# Chef Kenya Sakai’s Playful Take on Modern Japanese Cuisine

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Podcast: [The Culinary Institute of America](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-culinary-institute-of-america-439157)
Published: 2026-04-28T20:41:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 147

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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 https://www.ciajapanesekitchen.org/

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