Edo Kobayashi
Chef and Entrepreneur
Welcome to Edo Kobayashi’s Mexico City. Join him as he takes you, often on two wheels, blurring past the streetside birria, world class kitchens and polished vinyl lounges that make up his city experience.
Edo Kobayashi is the quiet force behind Mexico City’s thriving Japanese dining scene — a visionary restaurateur who’s turned a handful of bold ideas into an entire culinary ecosystem. Descended from Japanese immigrants, he’s built a constellation of restaurants and bars that blend meticulous tradition with contemporary Mexican energy, transforming a part of Cuauhtémoc into the city’s own “Little Tokyo.” From exquisite omakase counters to vinyl-spun cocktail bars, Edo isn’t just serving food—he’s reshaping how Mexico experiences Japanese culture.
Today Edo meets up with the Condesa Gin team and takes us through a city he has himself shaped, taking in cafes, kitchens and bars that he loves.
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