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Trattoria Baffo
トラットリア バッフォ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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黒川 俊男KUROKAWA TOSHIO
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A Ginza-based Italian food evangelist who casually delights his customer's hearts and palates.
After graduating high school, he was employed at a western-style restaurant. During his six years working there, he learned the fundamentals of cooking. After working at several restaurants, he was hired at the upscale Italian establishment, Trattoria Baffo, in Aoyama. During those eight years of work, he studied abroad in places such as Rome and Verona in order to learn the authentic taste and culture of Italy. In 2002, he opened Tratorria Baffo. Regarding Tsukiji's ingredients as "his ground", he continues to provide distinctive Italian cooking in the Ginza.
黒川 俊男KUROKAWA TOSHIO
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Ne Quittez Pas
ヌキテパ
- Gotanda, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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田辺 年男TANABE TOSHIO
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From boxer to owner of oden (hot pot dish) stall. And then to French cuisine, in pursuit of the world stage…
He was born in Ibaraki prefecture in 1949. When he was in college, he was selected as one of the candidates to compete in gymnastics for the Olympics, and after graduating, he became a ranked professional boxer in Japan. After wrecking his body and giving up on boxing, he made a 180 degree turn and opened an oden (hot pot dish) stall. However, he says, "That would never allow me to aim for the world stage," and entered the world of French cuisine. He underwent training at a restaurant in Tokyo before going to France. After perfecting his skills for two years in places such as restaurants with three Michelin stars, he returned to Japan, and in 1988, he opened "A Ta Goul" in Ebisu. He took the opportunity to rename his restaurant to "Ne Quittez Pas" when he moved to Gotanda.
田辺 年男TANABE TOSHIO
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Vino Hirata
ヴィノ ヒラタ
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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仁保 州博NIHO KUNIHIRO
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Deeply impressed by the Italians' service and delicious food
Born in 1974 in Tottori, the chef decided to pursue this path while visiting Italy and being drawn to its delicious cuisine and friendly people. After graduating from a culinary school, he entered an Italian restaurant. In 1998, he joined "Vino Hirata" and became head chef in 2009. In May, 2010, he became an owner chef.
仁保 州博NIHO KUNIHIRO
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Sumiyaki Hormone Ikedaya
炭焼ホルモン 池田屋
- Ayase, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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池田 歓弘IKEDA YOSHIHIRO
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He's moved by his customers complimenting on his food
Born in 1980, in Ibaraki prefecture, the owner feels happy when he sees his customers smile and compliment on his food. This happiness set him to pursue the career of cooking. Thinking of his customers, lead him to use healthy ingredients. Everyday he keeps challenging conventional cooking methods with a frontier spirit. The reason he's loved by his frequenters is because they feel his eager spirit.
池田 歓弘IKEDA YOSHIHIRO
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Nihonbashi Maeda
日本橋 まえ田
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot)
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前田 真裕MAEDA MASAHIRO
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Embarked on a culinary career path in order to introduce the deliciousness and intricacies of our dishes to as many people as possible.
Born on July 20, 1979, in Nagasaki Prefecture. His love of food and desire to make people happy by serving delicious food led him onto the path to becoming a chef. He trained and gained experience as a chef while working at a high-end Japanese cuisine restaurant in Ginza. He opened up "Nihonbashi Maeda" on his own 14 years later. With a talent for creating unique Japanese dishes using seasonal ingredients, he serves great tasting food enjoyed by all his customers, young and old.
前田 真裕MAEDA MASAHIRO
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Sakedokoro Yamane
酒処 やまね
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shochu
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山根 健次YAMANE KENJI
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A veteran who welcomes his customers with his warm personality and dishes made from the freshest ingredients
Born in Tottori prefecture in 1958, he decided to pursue a career as chef of Japanese cuisine as he admired the protagonist of a TV show. After graduating cooking school, he trained at a luxury Japanese restaurant in Osaka for 2 years. Moving to Tokyo, he diligently studied at the Japanese restaurant Tsukushi for 2 years. After this, he worked for 15 years at a Japanese restaurant that would become a step towards his present one. He took the opportunity to take over the business when his master retired, opening Sakedokoro Yamane in 1991 and continuing to the present day.
山根 健次YAMANE KENJI
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Waso Hayashida
和創はやしだ
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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林田 雄一HAYASHIDA YUICHI
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It all started back when I used to help my mother in the kitchen.
He started training in traditional Japanese cuisine at age 18. He endeavors to ascertain exactly what his guests want by chatting with them as he prepares their delicious meals.
林田 雄一HAYASHIDA YUICHI
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Asakusa Unagi Sansho
浅草 うなぎ さんしょ
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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浅賀 博厚ASAGA HIROATSU
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Eels, the pride of the proprietor who has continued to handle them since Sansho opened in Asakusa some 30 years ago
After training at an unagi (eel) wholesaler, he opened the unagi specialty restaurant Sansho in 1985. He refuses to compromise on taste and freshness, only procuring enough fresh unagi for the day. In addition to his infallible skills and judgement, he has been winning over customers with his warm and sociable hospitality.
浅賀 博厚ASAGA HIROATSU
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Shimagohan Kokoro Hokkori Okinawa Meshi
島ごはん こころほっこり沖縄めし
- Nishi-Kasai/Kasai, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Okinawa Cuisine / General / General
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東 尚亮AZUMA NAOAKI
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A chef fascinated by Okinawan people, culture, and cuisine
He started work in a compeletely different industry, but came to have a vague longing for Okinawa. This love for Okinawa drove him to join an Okinawan restaurant. Surrounded by Okinawan staff, he learned everything including culture and language from the basics. Currently, he is the chef at Shimagohan Kokoro Hokkori Okinawa Meshi, and brings "true attraction of Okinawa and reliable Okinawan taste" to customers carefully. Among his many dreams, he says, the dream that is closest to coming true is "to open a second store."
東 尚亮AZUMA NAOAKI
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Ampuku Toranomon Hills
あんぷく 虎ノ門ヒルズ店
- Toranomon, Tokyo
- Udon (noodles),Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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安江 勇治YASUE YUJI
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A promising young chef who polished his skills under the guidance of one of the masters of creative Japanese cooking, Rokusaburo Michiba.
The son of the owner of a Japanese restaurant named 'Ampuku', he grew up with an intimate connection to food and a fascination for cooking. He took his first step on the culinary road at the age of 19, when he joined a 'kaiseki' banquet restaurant in Gifu as a chef, and later refined his skills further at Poisson Rokusaburo in Tokyo's Akasaka. He was also involved in planning the launch of the New York branch of the restaurant 'Ninja' during his time as a trainee chef. He developed a reputation for creating dishes which are subtle and elegant, yet stick unfalteringly to their principles. After returning to Japan, deciding that he wanted "to open an affordable restaurant for ordinary people, just like my father"; he opened his own 'udon' noodle restaurant, the 'Ampuku' which he still runs to this day.
安江 勇治YASUE YUJI
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Kisoji
木曽路
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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大木 哲也OKI TETSUYA
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Influenced by relatives who ran a sushi shop, he started his career in cooking.
He was born in Chiba Prefecture in 1964. Thanks to his relatives who ran a sushi shop, he has wanted to become a chef ever since he was a child. He started his training at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo when he was 15 and after that, he polished his skills at several other shops. In 1994, he opened up a new shop, "Kisoji", in Shinbashi in Minato Ward in Tokyo Prefecture and ever since then, has been serving only the freshest of ingredients and seasonal fish that are not only healthy, but let you enjoy the delicious flavors of each season.
大木 哲也OKI TETSUYA
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Amets
Amets
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish / Wine
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服部 公一HATTORI KOICHI
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The traditional homemade food that he finally reached after traveling all over Spain.
He was born in Tokyo in 1979. He found employment for a period after graduating from college, but resolved to aim to become a chef. With just the clothes on his back, he went to Spain and perfected his skills over five and a half years in a total of eleven restaurants, from bars on the street to famous modern Spanish restaurants. He was particularly surprised by the homemade food that he encountered in the rural community of Catalonia. This surprise carried over to "Amets", which he opened soon after returning to Japan. He admired wild game so much that he obtained a hunting license by himself, and he is distinctly characterized by his speedy actions, as he says, "Once I think about it, I do it immediately."
服部 公一HATTORI KOICHI
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Sakagura Kura
酒蔵 鞍
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers)
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成田 和将NARITA KAZUMASA
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He is a chef that is devoted to drawing out the the flavor of finequality ingredients through flamebroiliing.
He was born in 1972. After graduating high school, he first started cooking Japanese cuisine. Starting his training from scratch, he was lucky enough to meet a respectable boss, who put him through rigorous training, day in and day out, allowing him to blossom into a chef. After that, he got his feet wet while working in a restaurant and then became the head griller at Sakagura Kura. He says that the most important things in his job are making sure that all the ingredients procured by the shop are first-rate and flavorful, can have that flavor drawn out through flame-broiling, and ensuring that customers savor every moment of tasting them.
成田 和将NARITA KAZUMASA
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Restaurant Mona Lisa Ebisu Branch
レストラン モナリザ 恵比寿店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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河野 透KAWANO TORU
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Our chef values the input of his guests and pursues fashionable, cuttingedge cuisine with the spirit of a true craftsman
Born September 25th, 1957 in Miyazaki Prefecture. After graduating from the Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, he studied at Seiyoken for five years before moving to France. He started at Japanese restaurants before working his way to the Michelin one-star (now three-star) restaurant Guy Savoy in Paris. He then honed his skills at the Swiss restaurant Girardet before returning to Japan. He served as head chef at Restaurant Hiramatsu and chateau restaurant Joel Robuchon for three years before striking out on his own. In 1997 he opened Restaurant Monna Lisa Ebisu.
河野 透KAWANO TORU
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Yakitori House Nonchan
焼鳥ハウスのんちゃん
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / General
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重山 美紀夫SHIGEYAMA MIKIO
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A veteran shop loved by the locals for many years. The unchanged taste of the yakitori goes to show they are particular about good flavor.
There was a time when I walked around and ate at all the yakitori shops in the city, tells Mr. Shigeyama. His love for yakitori lead him to open his "Yakitori House Nonchan" in 1984. You can take the finest quality ingredients for granted, and every skewer is carefully prepared by hand in-house. There is no end to the regulars who make their way in for a taste of Mr. Shigeyama's carefully crafted yakitori.
重山 美紀夫SHIGEYAMA MIKIO
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Ocomo
OCOMO
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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安倍 康介ABE KOSUKE
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The smiles of his customers inspire him to spend every day trying to make the best possible food on his hot plate.
He was born in Tokyo in 1995. From a young age he was interested in cooking, and when he was a student, he gained experience in the food industry through part-time jobs. This experience led to him setting his heart upon a career within cooking. In 2010, he started work at Asakusa Monja Ocomo. He became interested in working with a hot plate, which allows for a wide range of cooking to be performed. Every day he tries out new ideas as he cooks. He also puts his heart into welcoming his customers to make them happy.
安倍 康介ABE KOSUKE
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Kushiyaki Sumishin
串焼き 炭心
- Kamata, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Chicken / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers)
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高林 正隆TAKABAYASHI MASATAKA
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My encounter with Tsukuba chicken led me down the road to being a chef.
As of this year, I have been a chef for 25 years. Currently, I am practicing my art at Voie Lactee, a beautiful restaurant where you can enjoy your food while admiring the lovely garden.
高林 正隆TAKABAYASHI MASATAKA
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Sardegna Kateiryori Tharros
サルデーニャ家庭料理 タロス（Tharros）
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine / Others
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伊藤 孝司ITO KOJI
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A chef with a wealth of experience whose genius was recognised by Chef Baba
Koji Itou was born in Saitama prefecture in 1976. His part-time job at university led him into the world of cooking. In 2002, he went to Italy and honed his skills at the famous restaurants of Emilia-Romagna and Piedmont. He returned to Japan in 2005, and worked for 2 years at Taverna Messina in Jiyugaoka. After that, he worked for 4 years at an Italian restaurant in Hiroshima before coming to Tharros in 2012. In the spring of 2014, leadership of the kitchen was handed over to him by Chef Baba. Chef Itou hopes that just as before, he wants to make the unique food culture and atmosphere of Sardinia more widely known.
伊藤 孝司ITO KOJI
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Ristorante Hamazaki
リストランテ 濱崎
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Seafood / Wine
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濱崎 龍一HAMASAKI RYUICHI
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Enchanted by Italian cuisine that draws out the inherent flavors of the raw ingredients
Originally from Kagoshima Prefecture, he graduated from a culinary school in Osaka before moving to Tokyo. After studying at various restaurants such as Basta Pasta, he went to Italy to learn authentic techniques. After working in Mantua and Florence, and trying more and more of the food in different restaurants, he returned to Japan to work at Ristorante Yamazaki. Afterwards, in 2001, he struck out on his own to open Ristorante Hamazaki.
濱崎 龍一HAMASAKI RYUICHI
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Iemeshi Shushu Yuki
家めし 殊衆 豊輝
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Western Homemade Meal / Shochu
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佐藤 則子SATO NORIKO
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Home cooking for city folk, with a down-to-earth hostess.
She was born in Tokyo in 1970. She was raised by parents who were both gourmands, and in elementary school she was determined to learn cooking. After becoming independent, she began inviting friends to her house to eat her home cooking, and this inspired her to start "Iemeshi Shushu" in 2004, specializing in home-style cooking difficult to come upon for the modern city dweller. Modest and unpretentious, she has earned the trust of the world-weary through her fine cooking.
佐藤 則子SATO NORIKO
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