Spanish Mackerel Sesame Ceviche with Watercress and Kinome
Fried Chicken
Spanish Mackerel Sesame Ceviche with Watercress and Kinome
Fried Chicken
What did you consider when pairing the dish with the plate and presenting it?
Sensing a harmony of Japanese and Western aesthetics in the plate, I imagined the dishes accordingly. The presentation emphasizes a balanced and vivid use of color.
What are the key elements that define the flavor of this dish?
Seasonality is central, with the inherent flavors of each ingredient brought forward as the main expression.
Chihiro Maruyama
Chihiro Maruyama is a Tokyo-based food director and owner-chef, operating primarily in Yoyogi-Uehara. Through his company, cherche, he oversees a diverse range of projects including restaurants, a ceramics gallery, catering, and culinary direction. His establishments include MAISON CINQUANTECINQ, La Pita de maison cinquantecinq, LANTERNE, MARUYAMA, and AELU. He is also the author of Boku no Suki na Utsuwa, Boku no Suki na Ryōri (“The Tableware I Love, The Food I Love”).
Instagram: @chihiromaruyama / @lanterne_yoyogiuehara / @lanterne_ikejiriohashi






























