With over three decades of industry experience, Chef Akira Kishimoto honed his culinary skills in Osaka and Kyoto before moving to Vancouver to launch his own restaurant. His concept, Kishimoto, has been a staple of Japanese cuisine in the city for over fourteen years. Securing second at the prestigious 2023 Canada's Great Kitchen Party contest and gold for best Japanese in the 2024 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, Kishimoto cemented his place within the Canadian culinary scene, regularly recognized by industry peers.
At Time Out Market Vancouver, Kishimoto will serve Wagyu Broth Udon, Okonomiyaki and Oshizushi, alongside a few vegetarian and vegan menu items.