The Dish

Japanese Risotto, Broccoli Bacon Sauce, Fried Sausage, Wasabi Sansho Crisp, Unagi, Kewpie, Mustard

Primary Inspiration

• Kenty (Takehito Takeuchi) is one of Japan’s most loved creators — globally known for his delicious Japanese recipes using everyday ingredients.
• I wanted to reinterpret classic Japanese elements into a Western-style dish to reflect his cross-cultural appeal and creativity.
• His ASMR cooking style and the iconic “Kenty Machine” cooktop inspired me to recreate the vibe and tools in this dish’s development.

Secondary Inspiration

• Kenty is an avid runner and marathoner — I created a carb-forward dish to help fuel his training and recovery.
• After hearing Kenty’s story, I was inspired by his layered journey and his goal of spreading happiness through content. I mirrored this in the dish with layers of flavor, texture, and comfort — all meant to bring joy.

Components