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About Chef Junichi Yoshida

Chef Junichi Yoshida is globally recognized as the first chef to earn a Michelin star for a teppanyaki restaurant, a significant milestone in Japanese culinary arts. He is credited with ushering in a new era for teppanyaki.

★Awards & Recognition

Michelin Star for Teppanyaki (Undated)

Chef Timeline

Undated

Achieved Michelin Star for Teppanyaki

Unspecified Teppanyaki Restaurant

Became the first chef globally to be awarded a Michelin star specifically for a teppanyaki restaurant.

2022

Launched Koki Restaurant

Koki (Capella Hanoi)

Arrived at Capella Hanoi to launch Koki, a new Japanese restaurant.

February 2026

Returned to Tingara

Tingara (InterContinental Danang)

Returned to Tingara for a special engagement, as noted in a Facebook post from InterContinental Danang.

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Chef Junichi Yoshida is globally recognized as the first chef to earn a Michelin star for a teppanyaki restaurant, a significant milestone in Japanese culinary arts. He is credited with ushering in a new era for teppanyaki.

Cuisine Highlights

TeppanyakiJapanese cuisine

News

In August 2022, award-winning Chef Junichi Yoshida joined Capella Hanoi to launch Koki, a new Japanese restaurant, further expanding his culinary influence.