Kinobu: Food, Tradition & Identity

Genres

Overview

The film centers on Takuji Takahashi, the third-generation chef-owner of Kinobu, who honors the deep roots of Japanese cuisine while boldly reimagining its future. A practitioner of Noh theater for over 20 years, Takahashi brings its disciplined intensity and calm precision into his high-pressure kitchen, crafting dishes that are as delicate as they are inventive. As a trained sommelier, he also collaborates with a Japanese winemaker to develop wines that pair seamlessly with his cuisine.

Starring

Takuji Takahashi, Yukitoshi Hirota, Shigefumi Fukuyama, Toshihiro Imawaka, Nagamasa Yamaguchi