Age, Biography and Wiki

Chen Kenmin (Chen Jianmin) was born on 27 June, 1912 in Yibin, Sichuan Province, Republic of China, is a Chinese-born Japanese chef. Discover Chen Kenmin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

Popular As Chen Jianmin
Occupation N/A
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 27 June 1912
Birthday 27 June
Birthplace Yibin, Sichuan Province, Republic of China
Date of death 12 May, 1990
Died Place N/A
Nationality China

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 27 June. He is a member of famous chef with the age 77 years old group.

Chen Kenmin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 77 years old, Chen Kenmin height not available right now. We will update Chen Kenmin's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Chen Kenichi (son)

Chen Kenmin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chen Kenmin worth at the age of 77 years old? Chen Kenmin’s income source is mostly from being a successful chef. He is from China. We have estimated Chen Kenmin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income chef

Chen Kenmin Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1912

Chen Kenmin (June 27, 1912 – May 12, 1990), also known as Azuma Kenmin after naturalization, was a Chinese-born Japanese chef known as the father of Chen Kenichi, the Iron Chef Chinese on the television show Iron Chef.

1952

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.

1957

However, in 1957, upon opening the Shisen Hanten (四川飯店) 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, Kyō no ryōri ("Today's Cuisine" in English).

Chen came to be known as the "father of Chinese Sichuan cooking" in Japan.

1998

In 1998, Masuyoshi Kimura, a chef who had been personally trained by Chen Kenmin, appeared as a challenger on Iron Chef, but rather than competing against Chen Kenmin's son, Iron Chef Chen Kenichi, Masuyoshi chose Masaharu Morimoto to be his opponent.

Chen Kenichi was present for and watched the battle.

Among the many Shanghai-style Japanese Chinese dishes Chen popularized in Japan include: