Katsuji Tanabe's Biography

Katasuji Tanabe is a well-known Mexican executive chef at Mexikosher and Culinary who is best recognized for his exceptional skills and unique approach to cooking. He rose to fame after he appeared on the first season of Top Chef Mexico, the Mexican version of Top Chef from NBC Universo.

Katsuji Tanabe's Wikipedia Details

Date Of Birth: N/A

Birth Year: 1991

Father: Mr. Tanabe

Mother: Mrs. Tanabe

Age: 33 years old

Siblings: N/A

Zodiac Sign: N/A

Relationship Status: Married

Born In: Mexican City, Mexico

Married: N/A

Nationality: Mexica-American

Wife: N/A

Religion: Christianity

Children: Two Kids

Ethnicity: Mixed

Profession: Chef

Height: 5 feet 7 inches

Net Worth: $250k to $500k

Weight: Decent

Wikipedia: No

Education: Culinary Education

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College: N/A

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Who Is Katsuji Tanabe? Biography, Parents, Age

Mexico Chef Katsuji Tanabe was born to his Mexican and Japanese parents in 1991 in a Jewish neighborhood in Mexico City, Mexico. He is the proud son of his Japanese father and Mexican mother. His father is a mechanical engineer and her mother is a dentist. However, he hasn't disclosed his parent's identity and keeps them away from the spotlight. Also, he hasn't disclosed anything about his siblings in the media.

As of September 2024, Chef Katsuji is thirty-three years old, but his birthday cannot be determined as his exact birthdate is still unknown to the public. Due to an unknown birthdate, Katsuji's zodiac or sun sign is still a mystery.

Meanwhile, Mexico City native Katsuji is a Mexican-American who currently resides in Los Angeles, California, United States. On the other hand, Katsuji belongs to the mixed (Japanese and Mexican) ethnicity and follows the religious path of the Christian religion.

Regarding his physical appearance, Chef Katsuji Tanabe stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches/1.70 m tall and weighs around a decent body weight.

Concerning his educational details, Tanabe studied culinary education and also enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu. 

Is Katsuji Tanabe Married?

Yes, Katsuji Tanabe is a married man and he is married to his beautiful wife whose name hasn't been disclosed yet. He also confessed that he is the father of two beautiful kids but rather than this little information, he never shared details information about his family in the media. 

Katsuji is more focused on his professional career and keeps his family details very secret. 

Net Worth & Career

Katsuji Tanabe has an estimated net worth of around $250k to $500k from his professional career as a Chef. His main source of income is from his career as a chef. Hence, from his earnings, he affords a lavish lifestyle.

Meanwhile, Katsuji Tanabe began his cooking career at the age of six in 1997. At the age of 18, he moved to Los Angeles with his mother to get his culinary education. Two years later, he owned and opened up Mexikosher, a Mexican Kosher Restaurant located in the Upper West Side of NYC. Tanabe has become well-renowned on television for his unique cooking skills.

For the past twenty years, Katsuji has worked in a zipper factory in North Korea and later he moved to LA and decided to become a chef and served in various restaurants.

Currently, Katsuji has his own restaurant in Beverly Hills and soon after that, he added seven more restaurants. Also, he appeared in PBS's Cooking Under Fire, one of 12 finalists.