Yoshihiro Murata
Chef de Cuisine (Kikunoi Honten in Kyoto)
Current restaurants
- Kikunoi Honten (Chef de Cuisine)
- Akasaka Kikunoi (Chef de Cuisine)
- Kikunoi Roan (Patron)
CV and info
Birthday
1951
in
Kyoto, Japan
Training
In 1971, while still a student, Murata took a trip to France with the intention of learning about French cuisine.
Training at the Kamome Restaurant in Nagoya
Training at the Kamome Restaurant in Nagoya
CV
1976, Opening of Roan Kikunoi, Kyoto
1993, Kikunoi, Kyoto (took over the family business)
2004, Opening of Akasaka Kikunoi, Tokyo
2017, Opening of Mugesanbo, Salon de Muge, Kyoto
1993, Kikunoi, Kyoto (took over the family business)
2004, Opening of Akasaka Kikunoi, Tokyo
2017, Opening of Mugesanbo, Salon de Muge, Kyoto
Awards
2009, *** Michelin Guide
2012, “Modern Craftsman” Award, Minister of Health, Labor, and Welfare
2013, Award for Outstanding Contributions to Culture, City of Kyoto
2012, “Modern Craftsman” Award, Minister of Health, Labor, and Welfare
2013, Award for Outstanding Contributions to Culture, City of Kyoto
Flow sheet: Yoshihiro Murata
News: Yoshihiro Murata
Gourmet trip
Gourmet Tour to Kyoto in April 2027
For many food lovers, Japan is considered one of the ultimate culinary destinations. As part of our GourmeTour 2027, we want to explore Kyoto and visit the city’s finest restaurants.
