Chen Kenmin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Japanese chef
Date of Birth: 27-Jun-1912
Place of Birth: Yibin, Sichuan, China
Date of Death: 12-May-1990
Profession: chef
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Chen Kenmin
- Chen Kenmin (simplified Chinese: ???; traditional Chinese: ???; pinyin: Chén Jià nmÃn; Japanese: ? ?? Chin Kenmin); (June 27, 1912 – May 12, 1990) was a Chinese-born Japanese chef.
- He was known as the father of Chen Kenichi, the Iron Chef Chinese on the television show Iron Chef. Born in Yibin, Sichuan, China, Chen emigrated to Japan in 1952, and became a Japanese citizen in 1954.
- Chen had originally specialized in Chinese imperial cuisine.
- However, in 1958, upon opening the Shisen Hanten (????) restaurant in Japan, Chen arranged his dishes to cater to the tastes of his Japanese clients.
- Chen introduced Shanghai-style Sichuan cuisine to Japan through the Shisen Hanten Restaurant as well as through nationwide TV shows, particularly NHK's TV show, Kyo no ryori ("Today's Cuisine" in English).
- Chen came to be known as the "father of Chinese Sichuan cooking" in Japan.
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