{"product_id":"akira-hiratsuka-kei","title":"Akira Hiratsuka - KEI","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichelin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-recognized executive chef \u003cstrong\u003eAkira Hiratsuka\u003c\/strong\u003e is a ramen master at the modern Japanese \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keinyc.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e izakaya in Chelsea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hailing from Sapporo, Chef Akira’s passion for cooking was sparked by his father, who also made ramen. He grew up immersed in Hokkaido’s culinary traditions. After earning national recognition for launching Ramen Yebisu in Brooklyn, he took his expertise to the hidden izakaya and tasting room KEI. He is celebrated for his authentic Sapporo-style miso ramen. His signature dishes rely on highly technical preparation, including a specialized 48-hour fermentation process for his wavy noodles and meticulous chicken, pork, and Wagyu broths. Throughout his career, he has honed his technique across \u003cem\u003eMichelin\u003c\/em\u003e-recognized kitchens and traditional Japanese dining establishments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chef Akira Hiratsuka showcases the art of authentic ramen and Japanese comfort food. His acclaimed Sapporo-style bowls have earned a devoted following as he draws on the culinary traditions of Hokkaido and years in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichelin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-recognized kitchens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN: \u003c\/strong\u003eThursday, Sept 29, 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/degustibusnyc.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDe Gustibus Culinary Studio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Gustibus Culinary Studio","offers":[{"title":"In Person","offer_id":49715389300986,"sku":"2784204","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Virtual Only","offer_id":49715389333754,"sku":"2784205","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/4537\/7975\/files\/ChefAkiraHiratsukaCard.jpg?v=1784298777","url":"https:\/\/degustibusnyc.com\/products\/akira-hiratsuka-kei","provider":"De Gustibus Culinary Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}