Global Chefs embrace Japanese ingredients in Kyoto competition

Mar 19, 2025

Kyoto (Japan), Mar 19 (ANI): The Japan Culinary Art Award was recently held in Kyoto to honour the world's top chefs in Japanese cuisine. The event was organised by the Japanese Culinary Academy and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, as well as Kyoto City. A total of 13 chefs, including three international winners from the world preliminary contest, showcased their culinary skills. The chefs were given a time limit of four hours to prepare their dishes. They created traditional lunch boxes that showcased the essence of Japanese cuisine. Five Japanese chefs were recognized for their exceptional skills. Meanwhile, foreign disciples of Japanese culinary art explored a diverse range of Japanese ingredients, inspiring them to craft even more exquisite and authentic Japanese cuisine.