Obsession 17: Shinichiro Takagi

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Friday, February 3, 2017 was the fifthteenth night of Obession 17 which is taking place at Nigel Haworth's Michelin-starred Northcote.

Shinichiro Takagi, chef patron of Zeniya Restaurant, holder of two stars in the Michelin Guide, was the next chef to takeover Nigel's kitchen.

Sesame Tofu Crab Sushi, steamed Eel

Sesame Tofu Crab Sushi, steamed Eel

Photography by Allen Markey

Sashimi Tuna, Sea Urchin, Sea Bream, Chirizu

Sashimi Tuna, Sea Urchin, Sea Bream, Chirizu

Photography by Allen Markey

Abalone soup

Abalone soup

Photography by Allen Markey

Black Cod Cedar Grill

Black Cod Cedar Grill

Photography by Allen Markey

Lobster Jibu-ni

Lobster Jibu-ni

Photography by Allen Markey

Dry, sweet Aikouka and dried Persimmon

Dry, sweet Aikouka and dried Persimmon

Photography by Allen Markey

Shinichiro Takagi
Photography by Allen Markey
Shinichiro Takagi
Photography by Allen Markey
Shinichiro Takagi
Photography by Allen Markey
Shinichiro Takagi
Photography by Allen Markey

>>> See all the photos from Obsession 17, night by night, here

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Editor 6th February 2017

Obsession 17: Shinichiro Takagi