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TAKASHI NAMEKATA
Hailing from the bustling port city of Yokohama, Japan, Sushi Master Chef Takashi ‘Taka’ Namekata has spent 20 years perfecting his expertise in the kitchen. Renowned for his creativity and growing up by the sea, Chef Taka is a maverick in the world of seafood, ceaselessly venturing into unchartered territories of taste.
After years spent mastering his craft in Japan, Chef Taka’s journey led him to the UAE in 2010. He swiftly soared through the ranks of top-tier Japanese establishments across Dubai. Beyond the UAE, Chef Taka proudly showcased Japanese gastronomy, sharing his expertise in Qatar and various African countries at the behest of the Japanese government—a key milestone etched in his professional legacy.
In 2021, Chef Taka, in collaboration with Wagyu Master Chef Hisao ‘Hisa’ Ueda and entrepreneur Aimi Shibuya, unveiled TakaHisa, a culinary haven showcasing the very best of traditional Japanese dining. A mere 15 months after its inception on Bluewaters Island, TakaHisa made its distinguished debut on the prestigious Gault&Millau UAE Guide and Michelin Guide Dubai in 2023 and 2024.
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