Chef Takashi

04/25/2020

Chef Takashi updated their website address.

Chef Takashi updated their website address.

03/23/2017

Chef Takashi updated their information in their About section.

Chef Takashi updated their information in their About section.

09/27/2015

All laughs and a little bit of competition as I demo a head to head cook-off with on the Bon Appétit Magazine main stage at Chicago Gourmet!

09/22/2015

Chicago Foodseum just opened this weekend at Block 37, and I gave a little insight on my favorite place for hot dogs in the city! What are some of your favorite places for hot dogs in Chicago?

07/22/2015

Ann Arbor Slurping Turtle to host charity ramen battle July 26

Avoid slurping FOMO! Tickets are selling fast to Slurping Turtle Ann Arbor's Ramen Battle this Sunday, July 26th. Click here to buy tickets now: http://conta.cc/1M2tqpI

There's a ramen battle headed for Ann Arbor's East Liberty Street on July 26.

07/17/2015

Slurping Turtle’s Chef Takashi challenges local chefs to Ramen Battle

Still some seats available for our Ramen Battle! You won't want to miss it. Thanks for sharing, Detroit News. Get your tickets today: http://conta.cc/1M2tqpI

It’s been one year since Chef Takashi Yagihashi opened an Ann Arbor location of his noodle and sushi restaurant Slurping Turtle. To celebrate, the James Beard Award-winning chef has invited some of the most buzzed-about names in the local culinary scene to compete in Ramen Battle on July 26.

07/13/2015

From Ramen Battles to Polish Egg Rolls: Four Dining Events to Check Out

We're hosting a Ramen Battle at Slurping Turtle Ann Arbor on Sunday, July 26th to celebrate our anniversary! We'll be having fun with some of Michigan's top chefs, while also raising money for charity. Check out the details from Eater Detroit, below, and make sure to buy your tickets here: http://conta.cc/1M2tqpI

ANN ARBOR — Slurping Turtle's Ramen Battle on July 7 features a seriously souped-up lineup including chefs Luciano Del Signore (Bacco), James Rigato (The Root), Eve Aronoff (Frita Batidos), Andy...

06/23/2015

Takashi Yagihashi brings beef short ribs to The Dish

If you missed Takashi's CBS This Morning , here it is!! Chef gets personal about his decision to become a chef.

Award-winning chef has been blending contemporary French, Asian, and American cuisines for more than 25 years

06/19/2015

Set your DVR! I'm excited to be on CBS This Morning tomorrow morning at 8am EST (7am CST)! Tune in to watch me talk about my journey to becoming a chef. I will also share my recipe for my hamachi tacos from Slurping Turtle

04/28/2015

Good morning from WCIU You And Me This Morning!! Takashi is showing viewers how to make his Japanese gumbo.

04/22/2015

Chicago Food + Wine Festival to Debut in August in Lincoln Park

The news is out! Join me at the Chicago Food + Wine Festival this summer!

Lots of Chicago food and cocktails to be had at event backed by several celebrity chefs.

04/15/2015

Shocked at the loss of a wonderful chef...my condolences to the friends and family of Homaru Cantu

04/07/2015

Slurping Turtle

Watch Cooking School on Fox 2 - I share my recipe for Green Tea Creme Caramel!

This recipe is courtesy of Chef Takashi Yagihashi of Slurping Turtle in Ann Arbor:Green Tea Crème Caramel Yields: 14-15 (4oz) Ramekins Whole Milk 4cups Green Tea Powder or green tea bags 20g o...

04/07/2015

Ramen Battle Round 2 Results: On To The Final Bowl

Slurping Turtle is in the final round for Eater Chicago's Ramen Battle. We can use your vote! Voting ends tomorrow.

There can only be one.

04/03/2015

What Chefs Want in Their Easter Baskets - Relish

Chef Takashi shares what he wants in his Easter Baskets with Relish Magazine. Here's a hint. It's something green....

Happy Easter!

From jelly beans to Peeps, 11 celebrated chefs share what tempts their sweet tooth.

03/10/2015

What a fun Monday night at the Houseware Charity Foundation Gala! Tonight, I'm serving Japanese Gumbo.

01/30/2015

Great times at De Gustibus Cooking School last night! Chef Takashi demoed how to make miso ramen.

01/29/2015

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01/08/2015

Chicago’s Chefs Share Their New Year’s Resolutions

Chef Takashi shares his new year's resolution with The Daily Meal.

"I would like to go back to Japan and learn how to make miso from scratch."

What's yours?

Stumped on a New Year’s resolution for 2015? Hey, even star chefs have to wrangle with that problem! Take some inspiration from some of Chicago’s top chefs as the share their goals for the New Year.

01/04/2015

With heartfelt thanks....

As we close the doors of Takashi Restaurant one last time, we know we have reached the conclusion of a wonderful chapter in our lives. Seven years of incredible memories with our guests, friends and staff - all of whom have become a part of our family. We say a tearful goodbye to Takashi Restaurant, but look forward to taking the next step of the journey, with our Takashi Family at our side.

Thank you for enriching our lives...
Takashi and Kathy

01/03/2015

Takashi Yagihashi of Slurping Turtle | A Drink With

On the eve of the restaurant's last day of service, it seems fitting to share one of the final interviews chef did at TAKASHI. Chef talks to A Drink With about everything from family to his rock star dreams before he became a chef. You can expect words of wisdom like the following:

"When you meet somebody, try to be nice and polite because you never know who that person could be. They could be your neighbors or your [future] wife...."

Takashi Yagihashi of Slurping Turtle and Bravo's "Top Chef Duels" talks family, fortune and favorite dishes.

01/02/2015

The 17 Most Tearjerking Restaurant Shutters of 2014

Eater National lists Takashi as one the most tear jerking restaurant shutters of 2014. We've been so overwhelmed by the support and these next couple nights will be treasured deeply.

Bid a fond farewell to these restaurants, gone too soon.

12/29/2014

Dining Deals and Events: Noodle Night, New Year's Eve

Thank you Zagat for spreading the news of our last day of service. Get in by Jan. 3!

Monday Warm up with noodle night at Arami. The sushi spot steps up its ramen game with six bowls, from traditional ramen with pork belly and braised beef to yaki udon with rib-eye. Pair each bowl with an Asahi beer for $4 or Arami's house sake, Ichi No Tori, for $9 a glass or $15 per hot ...

12/26/2014

Celebrity chefs dish on the perfect holiday menu

Still hosting family and friends after Christmas? TAKASHI shares one of his favorite holiday recipes. Happy Holidays!

Steven Sharp Nelson is the cellist of the musical group the Piano Guys. He's traveled the world playing and shooting music videos at iconic spots from the Great Wall of China to the Christ the...

12/22/2014

Takashi Restaurant will be closed this Wednesday, December 24th through Thursday, December 25th. Regular hours will resume Friday, December 26th. Happy Holidays!

12/17/2014

Foodseum (Chicago's first food museum)

Chicago Foodseum is funding on Kickstarter! Help Chicago get its 1st food museum: http://kck.st/1vgpjhT

Help us open Foodseum's first interactive exhibit by Spring 2015.

12/12/2014

Takashi Extends Farewell Into January; Charles Joly Appearing at Momotaro Charity Event; More

Do you have your reservation yet? We just added January 2 and 3 so the spots are going quickly! Join us for our last day of service.

Reservations can be made at www.takashichicago.com or by calling 773.772.6170.

Plus, twentieth anniversary for Toni Patisserie & Cafe; bourbon barrel aged beer and pizza at Roots.

12/12/2014

Takashi cooked up his favorite holiday recipes at Macy's on State Street today. Thank you to those who came! Happy Holidays!

12/11/2014

Takashi Yagihashi

Want to know Chef Takashi's favorite restaurants in Chicago? Eats Abroad got the scoop! Chicago Kalbi Frontera Grill Alinea Les Nomades Aruns Thai Restaurant

Awards: Michelin Bib Gourmand for Slurping Turtle (2014-present)1 Michelin star for Takashi (2010-present)Best New Restaurant for Takashi, Chicago Magazine (2007)Best Chef: Midwest, James Beard Foundation (2003)

12/10/2014

It’s so hard to say goodbye to Takashi

Thank you for everyone's overwhelming support during our final days. We want to try to accommodate all the guests that want reservations so we will be open 2 more days!

We are now accepting reservations for Friday, January 2nd, and Saturday, January 3rd.

Reserve your spot soon so you can experience the Imperial 7 menu!

Another week, another round of shutters in Wicker Park. But on the plus side, you might actually be able to afford dinner at Next in 2015.

12/08/2014

The Problem with Dietary Restrictions at Restaurants...And the Solution

Here's something that's not talked about often... Chef Takashi addresses the challenge that chefs face with accommodating dietary restrictions on Esquire. Let’s work together!

http://www.esquire.com/blogs/food-for-men/accommodating-dietary-restrictions

One chef searches for a middle-ground.

12/04/2014

What's on Takashi's Final Menu?

Are you joining us during our final month of service? There are so many wonderful memories tied to our dishes that we created the "Imperial 7" menu, available now until our final New Year's Eve menu! Zagat has the details!

It’s a sad time for fine-dining in Chicago. First, the crown jewel of the Lettuce Entertain You empire, L2O, announced its closure, followed soon after by chef Takashi Yagihashi declaring that December 31 will be the last night of service at his Bucktown Japanese-French restaurant ...