Paris:
Chizuko Kimura has become the first female Sushi chef in the world, who fulfilled a promise to continue her legacy to her dying husband to win a Michelin Star.
The 54 -year -old Japanese chef won Michelin Star for his Sushi Shunei restaurant in Paris three years ago.
For Shunei, Star a dream came true. However, happiness was shortened. He died of cancer after just three months at the age of 65 in June 2022. The following year, the restaurant lost its star at the center of Montmartra.
Kimura insisted that the new star is still down for her husband. “If Shunei had never found a star, I would not have specially engaged to receive myself,” he told AFP.
“But he was proud that his restaurant was recognized. So this star became very important for me,” he said in his small traditional “Sushiya”, which is only nine seats.
Michelin was shining in his praise, saying that “the sensory journey is guaranteed, which has been made to Nipiri, which is using and using magnificent fish and micro masala.”
But Chizuko Kimura never created a top chef, only fell into a business when her husband, who had worked in France for decades, decided to open her own restaurant.
“He was already ill at that time, and when I started helping her. I was working as a tour guide and lost her job due to Kovid,” she said.
He learned from his side how to cut the fish, cook rice and take care of the restaurant while taking care of it, because he became ill.
He said, “I feel better day -to -day and I still train on my day holiday. I am always studying,” she said, Japan is going back when she can continue her training there.
After her husband’s death, Kimura took over the restaurant. He strengthened his team by hiring Master Sushi Chef Takeshi Moruka, refined food experience by adding “tsunami” (small appetizer usually steril) to the menu, modified the rice recipe, and updated the cooking equipment.
Three years later, Sushi Shunei withdrew her Michelin Star. “My first goal is to maintain this star,” Kimura said, “and to keep it, we should try to provide better service and ensure imperfect quality.”
Traditionally, at least 10 years of training is required to become a master sushi chef. Kimura got his star in just five.
“If this recognition can inspire or encourage other women, I will be very happy,” she said.
And she is not stopping there. Her goal is to cross her husband’s achievements as a tribute to her work and her memory.
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