81 - 100 of 753 chefs
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Sake and Japanese cuisine Hokkori Kyoto Kiyamachi Main Store
酒ト和食ほっこり京都木屋町本店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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富山 梓Azusa Tomiyama
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Mr. Tomiyama makes cuisine that is loved by many and continues to grow professionally.
He was born in 1998 in Kagoshima. He loves to cook and enjoys eating delicious food. Wanting to bring joy to people through cooking, he wished to eventually own his restaurant. As he gained experience as a chef, he came across Hokkori and joined the restaurant.
富山 梓Azusa Tomiyama
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Gionshinbashi Nakatani
祇園新橋中谷
- Gion, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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中谷 一郎Ichiro Nakatani
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Over 20 years dedicated to Japanese cuisine! A skilled chef honed in Kyoto's renowned restaurants.
Mr. Nakatani was born in 1975 in Kyoto. Coming from a family that ran a pottery shop, with close ties to chefs from a young age, it was only natural to pursue a career in cooking. This craftsman-like chef spent 20 years honing his skills in Japanese cuisine at renowned hotels and esteemed restaurants in Kyoto. Utilizing his extensive skills and experience, he became independent in October 2015, opening his restaurant, Gionshinbashi Nakatani, in the atmospheric area of Gion. The restaurant's reputation quickly spread through word of mouth, attracting the attention of food enthusiasts.
中谷 一郎Ichiro Nakatani
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Waraiya Uratenma Tenjin Yokocho Branch
わらいや 裏天満天神横丁店
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Seafood,Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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南 光和Mitsukazu Minami
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Worked part-time in a restaurant as a student and went straight into cooking.
Mr. Minami was born in 1991 in Osaka. As a student, he worked part-time at a Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurant in Shinsekai for 2 years. Since childhood, he has always liked to cook, so he entered the world of cooking. He studied at a Japanese restaurant with a vague desire to get his own restaurant someday. Later, he opened a Japanese restaurant for 2 years. Then after improving himself at an izakaya in Umeda, he became the owner of Waraiya in July 2022.
南 光和Mitsukazu Minami
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Unagidokoro Umami
うなぎ処 美味美
- Tenmabashi, Osaka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Sake
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森本 優子Yuko Morimoto
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Adding color to special days of tourism and small everyday luxuries.
Ms. Morimoto was born in Osaka. Experienced sushi restaurant in Tezukayama, Abeno, in Osaka City for 5 years. As a hall staff member at the restaurant, which also serves kaiseki cuisine, she has watched over people's precious dining moments. She now works as the manager at Unagidokoro Umami. In a space where guests can enjoy a meal with history and culture, she provides color to special occasions for tourists and small luxuries for local people in their daily lives.
森本 優子Yuko Morimoto
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Unagi no Naruse Morioka Branch
鰻の成瀬 盛岡店
- Morioka, Iwate
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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齋藤 翔Sho Saito
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To be a part of customers' everyday life, not just for special occasion meals.
Mr. Saito was born in 1993 in Iwate. Starting as a part-time job, he gained experience in kitchen and service work at a restaurant. On May 25, 2024, he became the manager with the opening of Unagi no Naruse Morioka Branch. It is a rare eel specialty restaurant in the area serving delicious eel in a relaxed atmosphere. To make eel, a typical "special occasion meal," more familiar to local residents, he continues to operate the restaurant daily, placing importance on the relationship with customers.
齋藤 翔Sho Saito
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OSushiawase Sushi Horikawa
おすしあわせ 鮨ほり川
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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堀川 恭平Kyouhei Horikawa
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Mr. Horikawa is a Sushi chef who has studied at many long-established and famous restaurants in Tokyo.
He was born in 1978 in Chiba. At age 20, he knocked on the door of Sushi Kanpachi and experienced seven years of working as an apprentice. Since then, he has worked as a sushi chef at various sushi restaurants in Tokyo, not only the famous Sushi Fukuju in Ginza but also at Akasaka, Roppongi, and Shinjuku. After becoming independent, he opened Sushi Horikawa in Asakusa.
堀川 恭平Kyouhei Horikawa
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Ayakaritai
あやかり鯛
- Yushima, Tokyo
- Local Japanese,Japanese / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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大山 和樹Kazuki Oyama
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Mr. Oyama wants to provide guests with the best pairing of dishes and sake.
He was born in Kanagawa. Influenced by his mother, who was good at cooking, he aimed to be a chef from a young age. After gaining experience in various genres, including Japanese food, he became a head chef at the same time as joining Ayakaritai in 2019. He is also in charge of the Washuya, which operates within the restaurant. As a result, the restaurant has a solid reputation for sake and food pairings, which is highly regarded by many of its regular customers who are sake lovers.
大山 和樹Kazuki Oyama
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Unagi no Naruse Fukuoka Fukutsu Branch
鰻の成瀬 福岡福津店
- Munakata, Fukuoka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Donburi (rice bowl)
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野田 健留Takeru Noda
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Mr. Noda wants to create a restaurant that is friendly to everyone regardless of age or gender.
He was born in 1980 in Fukuoka. After graduating from university, he worked as an elementary and junior high school teacher for 20 years. He found time to spend interacting with children to be the most rewarding thing in his life, but one day, he realized there were not enough places for older people to stay. While thinking about creating a place where they can relax, he came to know "Unagi no Naruse." He fell in love with the delicious eel and the restaurant's atmosphere and thought of running the restaurant himself. He retired from his job as a teacher and started "Unagi no Naruse Fukuoka Fukutsu Branch."
野田 健留Takeru Noda
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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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Hakata Unagiya Fujiuna
博多うなぎ屋 藤う那
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Donburi (rice bowl) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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金崎 虎之介Toranosuke Kanesaki
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In order to deliver delicious eel, Mr. Kanesaki preserves and upholds his skills and knowledge.
He was born in 2001 in Fukuoka. After graduating from a culinary and confectionery school, he joined his current company. He worked at Hakata Uokura and Hakata Izakaya Dogenkai before moving to Hakata Unagiya Fujiuna. There, he learned the skills and knowledge developed by the previous owner at a renowned eel restaurant in Shinshu. He is now thriving as the second-generation owner.
金崎 虎之介Toranosuke Kanesaki
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Uohachi Hanare
魚八 はなれ
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Oden,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Oden
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上野 憲謙Noriaki Ueno
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The commitment of a skilled chef produces dishes that will remain in the guests' hearts.
Mr. Ueno grew up with a mother who was good at cooking, and he enjoyed being in the kitchen from a young age. After graduating from culinary school, he spent two years in Japanese cuisine and eight years of training in Italian cuisine. Furthermore, having spent about eight years in charge of Western-style cuisine at a well-known hotel, he is a talented chef. Utilizing his background in Japanese and Western cuisine and his experience at the hotel, he strives to create dishes that highlight the natural taste of the ingredients. Currently, as the manager, he is in charge of the kitchen and continues to serve "truly delicious food" to the customers who visit the restaurant.
上野 憲謙Noriaki Ueno
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Hakata Kawaya Kanazawa-katamachi Branch
博多かわ屋 金沢片町店
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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山津 和也Kazuya Yamazu
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Always provides heartwarming customer service that is familiar to the guests.
Mr. Yamazu was born in 1990 in Ishikawa. His career as a chef began in his mid-twenties. Initially, he worked at a Japanese restaurant, where he acquired the know-how as a chef during his two years of service. After working at various places, including a yakiniku restaurant, he is currently the manager of the Hakata Kawaya Kanazawa-katamachi Branch. His policy is to provide heartwarming service that makes customers want to return.
山津 和也Kazuya Yamazu
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Shibuya Kotegaeshi
渋谷こてがえし
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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番場Banba
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Mr. Banba wants to provide "enjoyable" restaurants, food, and service.
He was born in 1988 in Tokyo. Seeing customers' smiling faces as they eat okonomiyaki and monjayaki is his greatest energy source. His idea of Cheese Mentaiko Millefeuille okonomiyaki has been a hit menu item for over ten years. He always strives for great taste and enjoyment in the menu development and demonstrates how to grill delicious Japanese pancakes in the restaurant.
番場Banba
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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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Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei
炭焼うな富士 大丸京都別邸
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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田中 喬也Takaya Tanaka
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Mr. Tanaka roasts extra-large blue eels with a red flame and serves the finest eel dishes.
He was born in 1985 in Mie. A head chef at Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei. When he was a child, he discovered the joy of cooking when his family praised the food he cooked for them. At 18, he decided to become a professional and joined the Kaburaya Group, which operates the current restaurant. He is particularly excellent in the highly skilled techniques of opening the belly of the eel and char-grilling it over charcoal, for which he was appointed to his current position at the time of the restaurant's opening in September 2023.
田中 喬也Takaya Tanaka
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Shutei Hokura
酒亭穂椋
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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村田 京介Kyosuke Murata
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Mr. Murata offers dishes that preserve tradition while incorporating seasonal ingredients to cater to contemporary tastes.
He was born in 1982 in Tokyo. During his student years, he worked part-time at Tempura Yamanoue, where he discovered the allure of Japanese cuisine and sake. This experience inspired him to enroll in a culinary school, motivated by his determination. After graduating, he honed his skills and knowledge at a kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo. He then worked for many years at Kanda Shinpachi, building a career as a chef. In 2015, he opened Shutei Hokura in Shimbashi.
村田 京介Kyosuke Murata
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Kushiage Nakaya Higashi-Azabu
串揚げ なかや 東麻布
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Wine
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依知川 高明Takaaki Ichikawa
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Mr. Ichikawa pursues the charm of new skewers that can impress guests.
Kushiage Nakaya Higashi-Azabu opened in January 2022. As a new challenge, he aims to create a restaurant that offers sophisticated cuisine and space and provides guests with a high-quality, extraordinary experience. The charm of Kushiage is the infinite possibilities that transcend genres and ingredients. With fresh, seasonal ingredients and a unique approach, he produces a delicious taste unique to Kushiage Nakaya.
依知川 高明Takaaki Ichikawa
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Kagurazaka Oishinbo Main Branch
神楽坂おいしんぼ本店
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Yuba (tofu skin)
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中田 大輔Daisuke Nakada
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Continuously choosing truly delicious ingredients based on training in places with their own character.
Mr. Nakada was born in 1980 in Tokyo. When he was in his third year of junior high school, the head chef of a small restaurant his parents frequented showed him what working in the kitchen was like. At that time, he was so impressed that he asked to become an apprentice. He started his apprenticeship at a fine restaurant in Asakusa. His feelings deepened as he was exposed to the local cuisine of various regions, including Shizuoka and Fukushima. After returning to Tokyo, he honed his skills in the world of Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) cuisine. In April 2020, he joined the Kagurazaka Oishinbo Main Branch. He is passionate about making the best theme of the ingredients that arrive directly from production sites every morning.
中田 大輔Daisuke Nakada
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Motsunabe Nagamasa Chikushiguchi Branch
もつ鍋ながまさ 筑紫口店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Kansai-style Udon (noodles) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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梅根 充輝Mitsuski Umene
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Mr. Umene hopes to impress many people with his cuisine, which is a combination of his experience and passion.
He was born in 1994 in Oita. He started working part-time at a motsunabe restaurant in high school and moved to Hakata upon graduation. After working as an assistant manager, he became the manager at 20. Experienced in various restaurants, he joined Motsunabe Nagamasa Main Branch at 23. Following three years of work, he had the opportunity to train at the Japanese restaurant "Chikushino" at the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka. In 2023, at the opening of the Motsunabe Nagamasa Chikushiguchi Branch, he sympathized with the passion. He devoted himself to launching the new branch and was appointed Executive Chef.
梅根 充輝Mitsuski Umene
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Roppongi Kicko
六本木 亀甲
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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笠井 知道Tomomichi Kasai
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More than 35 years of experience in Japanese cuisine. Mr. Kasai demonstrates the skills that have fascinated food connoisseurs worldwide in Roppongi.
He was born in 1969 in Hokkaido. The owner of Roppongi Kicko. After graduating from a culinary school in Osaka, he studied at a kappo (Japanese cooking) restaurant in Osaka's Minami district and a sushi restaurant in the Kita district. For about 20 years, from age 30, he worked in Japanese restaurants in luxury hotels abroad. Served Japanese cuisine to guests in Asian cities such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Guangzhou. After returning to Japan in 2020, he worked at a Sushi restaurant in Naha, Okinawa, before taking his current position in Tokyo in 2023. Based on the skills and sense honed in food capitals in Japan and abroad, he delivers the best of Sushi and Japanese cuisine with his sincere work.
笠井 知道Tomomichi Kasai