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APA HOTEL [Kanazawa Ekimae] Arcen Ciel
アパホテル〈金沢駅前〉アルカンシェール
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Italian,Italian/French / General / French / Italian
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松木 知生Tomoo Matsuki
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He cooks the blessings from Hokuriku into French cuisine to see the happy faces of the guests.
He was born in 1968 in Toyama prefecture. He entered the cooking field as he liked cooking, but started wanting to see the happy faces of the guests more and more. After working actively at a bridal-related guest house, he entered [APA HOTEL Kanazawa Ekimae Arcen Ciel in December 2018. Currently, he gives flexible service to offer a fun moment to the guests.
松木 知生Tomoo Matsuki
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Installation Table ENSO L'asymetrie du calme
Installation Table ENSO L’asymetrie du calme
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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土井 誠Makoto Doi
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One-of-a-kind dishes combining Japanese and French elements in Kanazawa
Born in 1968 in Aichi, Doi started off his career in Japanese cuisine at the age of 20. He likes to delve deep into various aspects of cooking, such as ingredients, cooking techniques, serving dishes and decor, and trained in both Kansai and Kanto regions. He went on to work in the area of French cuisine, obtaining a job as a chef at a French restaurant in Ginza. He then worked as a chef for around 4 years in various countries, such as Switzerland, Scandinavia, and France, gaining knowledge on the local food. Upon returning to Japan, Doi opened his restaurant in Kanazawa, a region that offers the best in ingredients, producers, culture, and atmosphere. He dedicates himself to serving one-of-a-kind cuisine.
土井 誠Makoto Doi
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Zenkai Kosho
全開口笑
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Gyoza (dumplings) / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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竹内 公明Komei Takeuchi
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By having two chefs as parents he was able to familiarize himself with cooking at a young age.
Born on July 4th, 1960 in Ishikawa Prefecture. He graduated from Ishikawa Prefectural Kanazawa Nishikigaoka High School, then the Tokyo School of Culinary Arts. His parents were forerunners of Chinese cuisine in Ishikawa, having opening their own restaurant, Chinkaro, in 1970, and it was through helping them that he grew familiar with cooking. In Tokyo, he worked for Nankoku Shuka Main Store in Harajuku, then trained at a number of famous Chinese restaurants in Yokohama. After that, he opened the local Kanazawa Zenkai Kosho, where he remains to this day. Along with plying his skills every day in the kitchen, he shows off his hobby, guitar-playing, with a live event on our second floor three times a year.
竹内 公明Komei Takeuchi
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Doutor Coffee Dai Nagoya Building Branch
ドトールコーヒーショップ 大名古屋ビルヂング店
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Cake / Coffee / Sandwich
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[Doutor, fine later.]
With a carefully made cup of coffee, how many people's hearts can Doutor make happy? Their guests first sit down on a seat, then taste coffee thoroughly. After taking a short rest, they leave with a happy face. Doutor always wants your energy to be fully replenished. That is why they keep offering you this cup of coffee to give you [happiness.]
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Aji no Gyutan Kisuke Nagoya branch
味の牛たん喜助 名古屋店
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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三原 英義Hideyoshi Mihara
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Changing the career from a company employee to his favorite restaurant [Kisuke]
Meihan area manager and Nagoya branch manager. He worked for [Aji no Gyutan Kisuke] as a part-timer during his university. After that, he spent 12 years being a company employee in a different business before deciding to come back to Kisuke because of the restaurant's unforgettable taste. Another big reason for his return was the great character of the former ex-president and his encounter with the current president of the company. He continues to pursue a taste that makes him happy, as he believes [If I love the dish, my customers would be happy about it, too.]
三原 英義Hideyoshi Mihara
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Oku Sushi and Kushiage
奧 寿しと串揚げ
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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奥山 晃堂Kodo Okuyama
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Serving the finest sushi and seafood dishes with the cooking skills and ability to discern the best ingredients from his tuna wholesale business.
Mr. Okuyama was born in 1990 in Aichi. The restaurant head of Oku Sushi and Kushiage. While staying overseas to study art, he rediscovered the charms of Japanese food and was especially attracted to the depth of sushi and tuna. After returning to Japan, he worked at marine product companies in Nagoya and Kumamoto. While learning to judge and handle fresh fish, he polished his sushi and Japanese food skills. In 2012, he struck out on his own by opening a tuna restaurant. He also established a wholesaling company for tuna and worked on various tasks, from ingredients procurement and serving food. As a culmination of his hard work, he opened his current restaurant in April 2023. He works hard daily with his younger brother, who is also a chef, to provide excellent cooking and customer service.
奥山 晃堂Kodo Okuyama
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Wafuchuka Shoryutei
和風中華 招龍亭
- Teramachi/Arimatsu, Ishikawa
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Chinese Yakuzen (medicinal cooking)
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池田 和幸Kazuyuki Ikeda
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Watching his parents, Kazuyuki Ikeda made up his mind to become a cook of Chinese cuisine
Born November 19th, 1974, a native of Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. Since his parents were also Chinese food cooks, Kazuyuki Ikeda grew up being naturally acquainted with food since a young age. He liked all of the food that his parents made and felt that he wanted to make the same kind of food too. At the age of 20, his official training began in Kanazawa. He went around about four restaurants and went on to learn all about seasoning, working with ingredients, and more. He joined Wafuchuka Shoryoten in 2008. This head chef comes up with menu items that include a wealth of local seafood.
池田 和幸Kazuyuki Ikeda
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Hida beef bone TAKAYAMA RAMEN MATSURI Osu Branch
飛騨牛骨高山ラーメン祭 大須店
- Yabacho/Osu/Kamimaezu/Tsurumai, Aichi
- Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen),Ramen (noodles) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Gyoza (dumplings) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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荻島 剛Takeshi Ogishima
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Mr. Ogishima fascinates his guests with ramen, which he puts in the flavor of Hida.
He was born in 1984 in Fukuoka. When he was about to start his career, the timing was right, and he decided to go into the culinary field. His love for ramen led him to train at Matsuri Takayama Branch, where he dedicated himself to making ramen. Currently, he is serving at the Matsuri Osu Branch. His delicate flavors and high skill level captivate guests and drive the restaurant's popularity.
荻島 剛Takeshi Ogishima
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Otobashi Sumiya
尾頭橋すみや
- Kanayama/Atsuta-ku/Nakagawa-ku, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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角谷 進Susumu Sumiya
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Serves delicious dishes that make the most of the flavors of seasonal ingredients.
Mr. Sumiya was born in 1960 in Aichi and raised in a fishing family. His parents' house also ran an agriculture business, so high-quality fish and vegetables were always close to him. So, he naturally entered the culinary world because of his interest in food. After graduating from high school, he worked at a Japanese restaurant and then honed his skills in Japanese cuisine at various restaurants, such as Japanese restaurants and Kaiseki restaurants. In 2007, he opened his dream restaurant, Otobashi Sumiya. Every day, he devotes himself to "creating a restaurant where diners can fully enjoy the season's delicacies."
角谷 進Susumu Sumiya
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Marconsorts +plus
マルコンソールプリュ
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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山本 雅司Masashi Yamamaoto
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Having been familiar with cooking since childhood, Mr. Yamamoto trained at a French restaurant in Tokyo.
He was born in 1987 in Fukui. He spent his childhood in Obama City, facing Wakasa Bay, where he felt close to fresh seafood. While standing in the kitchen at home for his working parents, he discovered the joy of cooking and went on to fisheries high school. After attending a vocational school to further study culinary skills, he trained at "Kitajimatei" and "Restaurant Sakaki" in Tokyo. Afterward, he relocated to Nagoya and continued to refine his skills at the bistro Innover. He now works at "Marconsorts +plus," valuing the charm of the ingredients.
山本 雅司Masashi Yamamaoto
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Inventive Chinese Kasei
創造中華 華星
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Chinese,Chinese
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Real grande
レアル grande
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Wine
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奥村 悠介Yusuke Okumura
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Expresses himself by contacting with various custmers
He was born on March 12 in 1983 in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture. Graduating university, he started his career at [Hinotetsu] in Fujigaoka, and [Real -grande-] is the 3rd shop, after [Real -hon ten-] (Fujigaoka), and [Real -Hoshigaoka-]. Mr. Okumura says [being a man of a big influence] is his lifelong theme. He chose the current size of restaurant where he can be himself with honest attitude in front of many customers.
奥村 悠介Yusuke Okumura
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Tsukiji Otokomae Sushi
築地 男前鮓
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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林 高史Takashi Hayashi
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Mr. Takashi Hayashi became a sushi chef as his family run a sushi restaurant.
He grew up wanting to be a sushi chef because his family was running a sushi restaurant. After graduating school, he entered the world of sushi. He accumulated knowledge and skills, then became the head chef of the first-ever "standing sushi bar".
林 高史Takashi Hayashi
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Nikuya Daizen Dai Nagoya Building Branch
肉や大善 大名古屋ビルヂング店
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Sake
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近藤 泰永Yasunori Kondo
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Restaurant Manager of [Nikuya], a fervent believer in the appeal of beef.
He was born in Aichi Prefecture in 1985. Appointed Restaurant Manager of [Nikuya Daizen] in the Dai Nagoya Building after working at several Japanese and Chinese restaurants.He learnt about customer service from the current General Manager under President Ozawa and the preparation of wagyu from the current Head Chef, becoming a specialist in both customer service and beef. Although he also learnt cooking in other restaurants, he believed that beef offers the ultimate in taste and appeal as an ingredient in any genre, and decided to work in a steak and yakiniku restaurant where people can get to savor beef in an intuitive manner. He looks more like a butcher or yakiniku specialist than a chef.
近藤 泰永Yasunori Kondo
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Yakiniku Hanabi Nishiki Branch
焼肉華火 錦店
- Fushimi, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)
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杉山 勝高Masataka Sugiyama
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Offering a time full of smiles with carefully selected Kuroge Wagyu beef and exquisite dishes.
Mr. Sugiyama was born in 1980 in Aichi. Since he was little, he has been interested in cooking and naturally wished to be a chef. With that desire, he entered a culinary school after graduating from high school. After graduation, he began training at an Italian restaurant in Osaka. He continued honing his skills at other restaurants and bakeries before joining his company in 2012. Having served at restaurants such as yakitori restaurants and izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) run by the company, he moved to Yakiniku Hanabi Nishiki. He has been serving Wagyu beef selected by his reliable eyes in various dishes, attracting visitors.
杉山 勝高Masataka Sugiyama
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Italian Cuisine Bocca Buona
イタリア料理 ボッカボーナ
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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村山 淳Atsushi Murayama
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Italian chef using the local ingredients [to bring out the original tastes of the seasonal ingredients].
He was born in 1972 in Gifu. He liked eating and watching people cook since he was very young. After graduating from school, he started working for a pasta restaurant and learned the fundamental skills as a chef. Then he worked at various restaurants to improve his skill to master Italian cuisine. Being fully prepared, he opened [Italian Cuisine Bocca Buona] which has become a popular restaurant. He is currently showing his skill by bringing out the original tastes of various local ingredients while respecting the sense of the season.
村山 淳Atsushi Murayama
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Hidatakayama Hida-Gyu Kyodo-ryori Shusai
飛騨高山 飛騨牛 郷土料理 酒菜
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Beef Steak / Local Japanese Cuisine
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重森Shigemori
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Cooking as a chance to bring happiness and joy to others
The chef has always truly loved cooking. Hearing customers say, "It was delicious! Thank you," is a continuous source of inspiration through which she wants to stir emotions in many people with her work. Through that desire, she strives to provide happiness, fascination, and hospitality to visitors, allowing them to enjoy the local cuisine that is unique to Hidatakayama.
重森Shigemori
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Setsugekka Tanaka Satoru
雪月花 たなかさとる
- Sakae, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine
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田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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To provide the ultimate taste, Mr. Tanaka challenges himself as a "meat master" devoting his life.
He was born in 1967 in Gifu. As the eldest son of a family where his grandfather was a cattleman and horse dealer, and his father ran a butcher shop, he has held a knife and handled meat since he was 10. Since a young age, he dreamed of opening a restaurant, and at 25, he opened a yakiniku restaurant. His unique menu composition and store design gained attention, leading him to expand his meat-focused restaurants to 18 locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, Gifu, and Shiga. In particular, his restaurant Nikuya Setsugekka in Nagoya was featured in the "Michelin Guide Aichi, Gifu, Mie 2019 Special Edition". The restaurant has also received consecutive awards from the Tabelog Awards and gained popularity.
田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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Kyushu Hakata Motsunabe Sachi
九州博多料理 もつ鍋 幸
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Local Japanese Cuisine / Shochu
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林 芳彦Yoshihiko Hayashi
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Entered into the cooking world, making his dreams come true since he was a child.
He has always been fond of eating, and having a dreams to become a chef since he was a child. After training in a western restaurant in a hotel, he managed a udon noodle shop. He worked at a western restaurant again before he has become a chef here.
林 芳彦Yoshihiko Hayashi
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Izakaya kappo Tamura
居酒屋割烹 田村
- Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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玉木 進Susumu Tamaki
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Fascinated by Kaga cuisine, Mr. Tamaki entered the culinary world.
It was a connection with the Kanazawa City Cooking and Restaurant Association chairman at the time that led him into the world of chefs. He decided to change his career from the publishing industry because he was fascinated by the charm of Kaga cuisine. Since then, he has been supporting Tamura in Kanazawa for 20 years. Lined up in the restaurant are photos of people everyone has seen on TV, taken when they visited the restaurant. The restaurant is renowned among celebrities as a top-rated store. Mr. Tamaki continues to study Kaga cuisine and has many repeat customers for his menu, resulting from his curiosity.
玉木 進Susumu Tamaki
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