Chef

Shinobu Namae

生江史伸

Head chef

Confirmed facts

Born in 1973 in Yokohama. Source
Joined Michel Bras Toya Japon in 2003 and in 2008 worked as sous-chef at The Fat Duck in the UK. Source

A Nishi-azabu restaurant established by Shinobu Namae in 2010.

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MICHELIN GUIDE · JAPAN · 2026Three Stars(as listed for 2026)

Broadcaster / mediaThe 5020 February 2023

Shinobu Namae of L'Effervescence, Icon Award 2023 winner, on his culinary vision.

Source: YouTube (embedded with the official player) — Watch on YouTube · Verified 26 September 2026