itamae
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An is a cook in a Japanese kitchen or a chef of a large restaurant. The term can be translated literally as "in front of the board," referring to a cutting board.
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Within Vinony's link graph, itamae is referenced by 21 other articles, and connects out to sushi, Japan and International Standard Book Number.
Vinony files it under Chefs, Japanese cuisine and Kitchen.
Its subject is documented across 4 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Instance of
- profession
- Subclass of
- chef
- Named after
- cutting board
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An is a cook in a Japanese kitchen or a chef of a large restaurant. The term can be translated literally as "in front of the board," referring to a cutting board.
==Itamae as sushi chef== In the western world, an itamae is often associated with sushi (also commonly referred to as "sushi chefs"). In Japan, becoming an itamae of sushi requires years of training and apprenticeship.
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