Concept

KUR—meaning "shadow" in Ainu—captures the subtle dance between light and form. Our cuisine embodies this harmony, reflecting the quiet beauty of nature and the four seasons. Spring's mountain vegetables, summer's river fish, autumn's forest harvest, winter's ocean gifts—each ingredient becomes part of a conversation between honored tradition and modern expression. Grounded in washoku principles, we cook with deep awareness of place, season, and the hands that bring us each ingredient. At KUR, the seasons, producers, chefs, and guests move together in natural rhythm. Like shadows that move alongside light, our cuisine creates memories that stay with you.

Chef

渡邊晃史 Akifumi Watanabe

Born in Tokyo in 1998, Akifumi Watanabe graduated from Musashino Culinary Institute before honing his craft at acclaimed restaurants including Tateru Yoshino and Florilège. In 2023, he brought his skills to Sydney, joining the team at Kuro Bar & Dining. As of July 2025, he assumes the role of head chef at KUR in Taipei, where he continues to explore the interplay between Japanese and Western cuisines with precision, passion, and creativity.

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