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Nisei: A First-Generation Chef Explores Possibilities of Japanese Culinary Tradition Globally
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Nisei: A First-Generation Chef Explores Possibilities of Japanese Culinary Tradition Globally

Japan Eats! · Heritage Radio Network

June 5, 202345m 36s

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Show Notes

Our guest is David Yoshimura, who is the chef/owner of Nisei in San Francisco, California.

Nisei means the first-generation, a son or daughter of Japanese immigrants who were born in the United States. Niseis inevitably live in dual cultures and many of them choose to celebrate Japanese culture in different ways. 

David is one of them. After working at top restaurants in the world, he opened his own place named Nisei in 2022 and earned a Michelin star within six months after opening. 

In this episode, we will discuss what is it like to be Nisei in America, how David expresses the Japanese tradition through his unique identity, how David explores possibilities of Japanese food in the global context by working with culturally diverse top chefs in the world, and much, much more!

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