181 - 200 of 767 chefs
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Koryouri Kayou
小料理 花陽
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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飯島 重子Shigeko Iijima
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Offering the finest hospitality with homemade dishes with love and exquisite sake.
Ms. Iijima was born in 1972 in Saitama. She has loved cooking since childhood and dreamed of opening a cozy, family-style eatery. After gaining 10 years of experience in hotel service, she worked in various establishments such as clubs, small restaurants, and galleries in Ginza. In March 2024, she opened her own place, Koryouri Kayou. She offers the finest hospitality with handmade, heartfelt dishes and exquisite sake.
飯島 重子Shigeko Iijima
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Satsumaya Tonton Harajuku
さつまやとんとん 原宿
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet),Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Shochu
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川野 紀之Noriyuki Kawano
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Mr. Kawano cooks up Satsuma's "umakamon"(delicious food) with Kagoshima's best ingredients and his skilled techniques.
He was born in 1972 in Kagoshima. As a child, he had many opportunities to cook for his family and found satisfaction in the smiles and joy he brought to their faces through food. After graduating from high school with a degree in culinary arts, he worked in Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Osaka, where he experienced mainly Japanese cuisine but also Chinese and Western dishes. In 2002, he moved to Tokyo and participated in establishing the current restaurant. Since then, he has led the kitchen as head chef, always pursuing new ways to enjoy food, including creating the masterpiece "Kuroton" when the restaurant was renovated in 2022. He is also known for his elegant hospitality
川野 紀之Noriyuki Kawano
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Japanese Cuisine Shingetsu
日本料理 新月
- South Otsu, Shiga
- Japanese,Japanese / Fugu (blowfish) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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和田 知子Tomoko Wada
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The proprietress of the traditional Japanese restaurant, treating guests with a warm and gentle heart.
Ms. Wada was born in Kyoto. She grew up as the eldest daughter in a family that ran a 360 year-old traditional Japanese restaurant in Higashiyama, Kyoto called [Harise]. She met and married her husband while refining her cooking skills at the restaurant. She then began to work as the manager and proprietress of his family's inn, [Shingetsu], located at his family home. Later, changing her business focus to kaiseki (traditional Japanese course cuisine), she opened the [Japanese Cuisine Shingetsu] restaurant. Using the knowledge she gained from her own family, she treats each of her guests with warm hospitality as a manager, with a brief that she was born to be a proprietor.
和田 知子Tomoko Wada
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Sosaku Kushikatsu Bouyatetsu
創作串カツ 坊也哲
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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越智 哲也Tetsuya Ochi
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Mr. Ochi, a dedicated Kushikatsu chef, arrived at his unique style of Kushikatsu after training at famous restaurants in Osaka.
He was born in 1991 in Hyogo. Since the age of 18, when he entered the world of Kushikatsu, he has worked exclusively with Kushikatsu. After training at Kushikatsu specialty restaurants in Kita Shinchi, Noda, and other northern areas of Osaka, he is now the owner and chef of Bouyatetsu.
越智 哲也Tetsuya Ochi
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Omusubi-dokoro Morimori
おむすび処 盛盛
- Enoshima/Kugenuma, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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田中 賢司Kenji Tanaka
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A food artist who unites people with his finest flavors.
Mr. Tanaka is the owner and chef, born in Tokyo. Started working in the restaurant industry in 1996 and trained all over the country. In 2010, he opened a restaurant in Koiwa and expanded its affiliated stores. After trying various tourist spots during the COVID-19 pandemic, he launched a rice ball restaurant in 2023. This restaurant uses high-quality ingredients and was founded based on the idea of valuing connections with people. He offers food journeys through delicate flavors and relationships.
田中 賢司Kenji Tanaka
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Maruya Honten Chubu Centrair International Airport Branch
まるや本店 中部国際空港店
- Tokoname/Chita, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto
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Ms. Sakamaoto is dedicated to cooking, constantly honing her skills, and pursuing the essence of Japanese cuisine.
From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and after graduating from high school, she joined Maruya Honten. While learning the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, she aimed to become an Unagi chef. She gained experience at most locations and became the head chef at the JR Nagoya Station branch. Leveraging her years of experience, she strives every day to further satisfy her guests.
坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto
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Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch
和牛黒澤 本店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Unagi (eel) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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兪 昌日Masahi Yu
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Running the ideal restaurant with a passion for flavor.
Mr. Yu was born in 1964 in the City of Otaru, Hokkaido. Starting in his childhood, he had many opportunities to help in the kitchen of his family's yakiniku restaurant. Although his main job is as director of an entertainment facility and a nursing care facility, he decided to open a restaurant where he would like to eat. After reading more than 300 books on food, he went out to eat both domestically and internationally. After trial and error, he created the basic taste. In 2018, he opened the Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch, and he continues actively working.
兪 昌日Masahi Yu
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Wagyu Kurosawa Sakaimachi-dori Branch
和牛黒澤 堺町通り店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak
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兪 昌日Masahi Yu
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Running the ideal restaurant with a passion for flavor.
Mr. Yu was born in 1964 in the City of Otaru, Hokkaido. Starting in his childhood, he had many opportunities to help in the kitchen of his family's yakiniku restaurant. Although his main job is as director of an entertainment facility and a nursing care facility, he decided to open a restaurant where he would like to eat. After reading more than 300 books on food, he went out to eat both domestically and internationally. After trial and error, he created the basic taste. In 2018, he opened the Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch, and he continues actively working.
兪 昌日Masahi Yu
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Kansaifu Jiyaki Unagi to Hitsumabushi Amanohaku
関西風地焼きうなぎとひつまぶし 天ノ箔
- Shinjuku-Gyoen, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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矢田 龍之介Ryunosuke Yada
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The natural flavor of eel is enhanced using proven techniques.
Mr. Yada was born in 1998 in Aichi. Growing up in Nagoya's hitsumabushi and eel culture, he became interested in eel cuisine. After training at a major eel specialty restaurant, he also gained experience at private restaurants and mastered a wide range of techniques. While eel is an inherently expensive foodstuff, inexpensive eel has also been distributed in recent years. In these circumstances, he strives to offer eels that taste better using reliable techniques. While respecting traditional cooking methods, he aims to serve the authentic taste of eel.
矢田 龍之介Ryunosuke Yada
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Kagurazaka Jiyaki Unasen
神楽坂 地焼うな泉
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Sake
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兼松Kanematsu
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Mr. Kanematsu is a chef dedicated only to the culinary arts, presenting the essence of Nagoya's pride, Jiyaki Eel, in his sincere work.
He was born in 1977 in Aichi, the owner of Kagurazaka Jiyaki Unasen. Starting his career at a tempura restaurant in a high-class hotel in Nagoya, he honed his skills in various genres, including Japanese and Italian. Later, he studied at a restaurant specializing in eel, a part of Nagoya's culinary culture, and moved to Tokyo, hoping to offer Jiyaki eel with the same taste and price as his hometown. In June 2024, he established his current restaurant in Kagurazaka, bringing the same deliciousness and enjoyment as in his hometown with his dynamic Nagoya-style Jiyaki technique.
兼松Kanematsu
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Ippin Oryori Ootaki
一品 御料理 おゝたき
- Okaido/Gintengai, Ehime
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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大瀧 泰三Taizo Ootaki
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Mr. Ootaki carefully chooses various ingredients from Ehime and uses the skills he honed in Kyoto to weave seasonal Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1979 in Ehime. He is the owner of Ippin Oryori Ootaki. Attracted to the culinary world during his college years, he trained in Kyoto. After experiencing French cuisine, he moved on to Japanese cuisine, studied at famous restaurants in Ponto-cho and Gion, and worked as a head chef and restaurant manager. Returning to his hometown at 33, he opened his current restaurant in 2013. With the skills and taste cultivated in Kyoto, he has developed the restaurant into one of Matsuyama's best by offering dishes in which the unique flavors of local ingredients shine through. The restaurant has become popular among Japanese and foreign travelers in recent years, entertaining guests with authentic Japanese cuisine.
大瀧 泰三Taizo Ootaki
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Sake to Soba Taihoku
酒と蕎麦 大北
- Matsumoto Station, Nagano
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / Soba (noodles) / General / Sake
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江崎 隆信Takanobu Ezaki
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No compromise in the pursuit of cuisine! Mr. Ezaki is a Japanese artisan chef who pours his sincere love for ingredients.
He was born in 1967 in Nagano. Trained as a chef in Osaka and Tokyo for a long time, he also studied in the Netherlands for six years. After returning to Japan, he moved to his hometown of Nagano, where he is currently the general chef of Taihoku, coordinating the flavor of the entire restaurant. His policy is to treat each ingredient with sincerity and love. By incorporating seasonal produce into his dishes, he brings out the best of it. His efforts to surprise and delight his guests never stop.
江崎 隆信Takanobu Ezaki
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Uni Senmonten Yoichiya Otaru Unga Branch
うに専門店世壱屋 小樽運河店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Kaisendon (seafood bowl),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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佐藤 勇太Yuta Sato
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With local pride, Mr. Sato warmly welcomes and greets visitors.
He was born in 1989 in Hokkaido. Influenced by his father, he developed a passion for cooking and entered the culinary world. In 2018, he joined Yoichiya and started his career as a chef. After gaining experience at affiliated stores, he moved to Yoichiya Otaru Unga Banh in 2022, where he is currently the manager. With dishes that respect the fresh ingredients and traditions unique to Hokkaido, he provides satisfaction and excitement to his guests.
佐藤 勇太Yuta Sato
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Kagoshima Karen Ginza Branch
鹿児島華蓮銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Steak / Shochu
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下山 昭男Akio Shimoyama
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Mr. Akio Shimoyama loves cooking since he was young, and chose a job that could make people happy.
Mr. Shimoyama was born in 1965 in Aomori. As a child, he was captivated by French cuisine when he saw the television drama series "The Emperor's Cook," which led to him aiming to become a chef when he was 18. He trained at a specialty restaurant in Tokyo, then went to France when he was 28, where he learned authentic flavors. After returning to Japan, he worked as a chef in Ginza, the most exciting area in the country. At one point, he became truly impressed by Kagoshima's black beef and black pork when he visited that area to study tea. It led him to work at the Ginza branch of Kagoshima Karen since July 2023.
下山 昭男Akio Shimoyama
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Agu Tonkatsu Coshon Ukishima-dori branch
アグーとんかつコション浮島通り店
- Kokusai dori, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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田中 悠樹Yuki Tanaka
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He gives warm hospitality to his guests with unique dishes of Okinawa.
His passion for the culinary field comes from the experience through his part-time job at a curry shop. He worked as a staff to open the first branch of [Agu Tonkatsu Coshon] and learned many different fields of work organizing the restaurant. At the time its second branch opened, he became in charge of the kitchen, where he shows his skills every day.
田中 悠樹Yuki Tanaka
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Onzoshi Kiyoyasutei
御曹司 きよやす邸
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Beef Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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今野 正博IMANO MASAHIRO
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He started as a chef and his career carried him into management.
He remembers how moving it is to see delighted diners who came all the way out to taste his cooking enjoy the meals he set out for them!
今野 正博IMANO MASAHIRO
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Wasai Yakura
和彩 八倉
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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有賀 宏樹Hiroki Ariga
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Mr. Ariga offers various Japanese cuisine featuring the delicacies of the mountains and the sea unique to his hometown of Kamakura.
He was born in 1977 in Kanagawa. The sous-chef at Wasai Yakura. He grew up familiar with ingredients from the Kanagawa Prefecture, such as Kamakura and Miura and began his culinary career. Having gained experience at a seafood Japanese restaurant, he learned culinary skills and styles that bring out the best of varied ingredients from his hometown. Because of his skills, he was appointed to his current position. He serves authentic Japanese cuisine of local production for local consumption to guests from Japan and abroad who visit Kamakura. He always works with sincerity and hospitality, feeling motivated to connect with people through food and bring joy and pleasure to them.
有賀 宏樹Hiroki Ariga
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Sushi Nagayoshi
鮨 永吉
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi
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永吉 昭夫Akio Nagayoshi
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Mr. Nagayoshi polished his skills at a long-standing restaurant headquartered in Tsukiji and adheres to Edo-mae techniques and essence.
Mr. Nagayoshi was born in 1967 and is a native of Osaka. Longing to be a sushi artisan since he was a boy, he trained at a long-standing restaurant with its main ranch in Tokyo Tsukiji outdoor market after graduating high school. He started by learning at a Umeda restaurant, and his 26 years of experience expanded all over Japan, from Tokyo to Nagoya, Osaka and Kyoto. After serving as store head in Osaka and Kyoto, he struck out on his own at age 45 and opened Sushi Nagayoshi. His carefully done work that values Edo-mae techniques and his informal style has gathered a lot of support for him.
永吉 昭夫Akio Nagayoshi
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Honkaku Edomae Zushi Matsuki Sushi
本格江戸前寿司 松喜すし
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Oshizushi (pressed sushi)
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中才 一彦Kazuhiko Nakasai
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Having experience with fish from a young age, he decided that "making delicious things will be my job"
Chef Nakasai was born in Gifu prefecture in 1975. Influenced by the sight of his grandfather, a fisherman's boss and a chef, at a young age he decided that making delicious cuisine would be his job This decision was the reason he became a chef. Honkaku Edomae Zushi Matsuki Sushi was opened by his grandfather and continued by his father. Training there since he was 18, in 2002 he became the 3rd generation proprietor. He has an established reputation for his capability in preparing seafood that he has cultivated since he was young.
中才 一彦Kazuhiko Nakasai
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Unagi No Tokunaga Hokubu
うなぎの徳永 北部
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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牛嶋 拓也Takuya Ushijima
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With the entire staff working together, Mr. Ushijima preserves the traditional eel.
He was born in 1995 in Kumamoto. Joined Tokunaga in 2010. He has been actively involved as a chef and server at various locations, including Unagi No Tokunaga Hokubu, Kyomachi Saryo Tokunaga, and Unagi Nobori. Currently, he manages multiple branches, supports staff across different locations, and protects the traditional flavors passed down.
牛嶋 拓也Takuya Ushijima
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