Beyond fusion: How Japanese philosophy is reshaping global kitchens

Eat & Drink

From Italy to India, chefs are using Japanese ideas in local cuisine

Cibleo, a 16-seat “kaiseki”-style (Japanese multicourse) restaurant in Florence, Italy, serves tacos that blend Japanese finesse with Italian flair. (Courtesy of Cibleo)

RUTH DSOUZA PRABHU

November 2, 2025 10:00 JST

BANGALORE, India — I blame the American actor, author and food-show host Stanley Tucci for my recent plunge down a digital rabbit hole.