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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

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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.

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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:

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