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Chef Kenya Sakai’s Playful Take on Modern Japanese Cuisine
Chef Kenya Sakai, of Kenya Restaurant in Kyoto's Okazaki neighborhood, is known for his unique blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisines. He shows us his playful take on penne pasta by serving hollowed out burdock...
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Chef Kenya Sakai’s Playful Take on Modern Japanese Cuisine is an episode from The Culinary Institute of America by Videos from The Culinary Institute of America. Chef Kenya Sakai, of Kenya Restaurant in Kyoto's Okazaki neighborhood, is know...
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Published Apr 28, 2026, 2:27 long, audio available.
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Chef Kenya Sakai, of Kenya Restaurant in Kyoto's Okazaki neighborhood, is known for his unique blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisines. He shows us his playful take on penne pasta by serving hollowed out burdock root with tomato sauce, as well as a dish he calls “Rice Meeting” featuring small dishes arranged around a bowl of rice. Find recipes, watch videos, read articles, and learn more about the CIA’s programs with Japan at
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Published Apr 28, 2026 and 2:27 long