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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

依知川 高明Takaaki Ichikawa

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

Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho Dai Nagoya Building Branch

ひつまぶし名古屋備長 大名古屋ビルヂング店

  • Nagoya Station, Aichi
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel)

青木 陽一Yoichi Aoki

The Chef's Recommendations

Aim to become the specialist in eel cuisine by impressing with appeal of eel

He was born on January 1, 1981 in Aichi Prefecture. Worked part-time in the main restaurant at age 16. He began to take an interest in the profound taste of Japanese eel as he was working and thus decided to specialize in it. With his love for cooking since young, he was recommended by his father to enroll in a cooking school.After graduation, he became an employee of Bincho. After gaining experience working in the main restaurant for 3 years, the Lachic blanch for 10 years, and the Esca blanch for 2 years, he was transferred to the current Dai Nagoya Building Restaurant. As a specialist in eel cuisine, he continues to polish his skills on a daily basis.

青木 陽一Yoichi Aoki

Sushi Senzu Kitashinchi Souhonten

鮨仙酢 北新地 総本店

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi

竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi

Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.

He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.

竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi

Yurakucho Kotegaeshi

有楽町こてがえし

  • Hibiya/Yurakucho, Tokyo
  • Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

番場Banba

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

Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch

寿司 はせ川 西麻布店

  • Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake

黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Kurosaka is dedicated to Japanese cuisine and pursues the original taste of the ingredients.

Mr. Kurosaka was born in 1968 in Chiba. Inspired by a chef at a Japanese restaurant he visited with his family when he was a child, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at Japanese restaurants in the Kansai and Kanto regions, he now works as a chef at Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch, where he continues to refine his skill. With his extensive experience, he strives to offer Japanese cuisine filled with a sense of the seasons.

黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka

Kyoto Sushi no Kura

京都 鮨ノ蔵

  • Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

小高 新吾Shingo Kotaka

Mr. Kotaka offers a relaxing atmosphere and delicious Sushi to the fullest.

He was born in 1980 in Tochigi. His father, who loves to cook and makes handmade soba noodles and Osechi (traditional Japanese New Year's dishes), has inspired him to love cooking. After moving to Tokyo, he worked part-time at a cake shop and became a pastry chef. Later, while working at a restaurant owned by a fresh fish store, he was attracted by the depth of fish cuisine and the deliciousness of fresh fish and entered the path of a sushi chef in earnest. He honed his skills at Sushi no Kura in Sapporo, which is reputed to be a famous restaurant that is hard to get reservations for. In 2024, he became a goodwill partner and opened Kyoto Sushi no Kura.

小高 新吾Shingo Kotaka

Shabutei Maru Shimotai Branch

しゃぶ亭まる 下田井店

  • Takamatsu City, Kagawa
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Nabe (hot pot)

山地  真人 Masato Yamachi

Providing joy to many people through food with rich experience and reliable skills.

Mr. Yamachi was born in 1979 in Kagawa. His love of eating and a strong desire to share the excitement he feels when he tastes something delicious with many people led him to pursue a career in cooking. At the age of 26, he became manager of Shabutei Maru Main Branch, and later he became manager of Shabutei Maru Shimotai Branch at age 38. With a deep love for cooking, he is passionate about bringing happiness to people through food.

山地  真人 Masato Yamachi

Syunmi Karoku 

旬味 鹿六

  • Hakodate, Hokkaido
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

布施 直樹Naoki Fuse

Mr. Fuse has taken over the taste and the way of being a restaurant from the late proprietor.

Mr. Naoki Fuse was born in 1980 in Miyagi. At the age of 20, he started working as a chef. After learning the basics of cooking at Syunmi Karoku, he contributed to Shunka, located in Goryokaku Tower. After gaining many experiences as a chef, he took over Shunmi Karoku. The restaurant has been supported by not only local people but also a lot of guests since it opened in 2013. He has maintained the tastes many people love and a flexible style that can adjust to various scenes.

布施 直樹Naoki Fuse

Location Dining Nagi

ロケーションダイニング 凪

  • Onna-son, Okinawa
  • Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Beef Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / International/Fusion

岩下 拓人Takuto Iwashita

With his highly creative cuisine, this chef is on a mission to invent dishes that never get old

Born in January 1981, in Kagoshima prefecture, he moved to Okinawa for university. His part time job at a hotel during his student years made him want to pursue a career in cooking. After gaining experience serving customers in the hall, he started to get involved in food preparation. His palate, nurtured by his keen cook of a mother, helped his talent as a chef to blossom. Now, as a manager of Location Dining Nagi, he spends every day introducing his customers to the charms of Okinawan food. He is constantly perfecting his culinary art and is a recognized authority on creative cuisine. Every day, he spares no effort in his quest to please his customers.

岩下 拓人Takuto Iwashita

Roppongi Kicko

六本木 亀甲

  • Roppongi, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

笠井 知道Tomomichi Kasai

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

Feliz-malto

Feliz-團斗 Malto

  • Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

田島 啓史Hiroshi Tajima

Mr. Tajima draws on his experience at a renowned Japanese restaurant to offer seasonal dishes using miso from all over the country.

Mr. Tajima was born in 1981 in Kyoto. Loves to cook, so he naturally wanted to become a chef. Began training at the age of 20 at a renowned restaurant in Arashiyama that offers a fusion of Kyoto cuisine and French courses. For 6 years, he studied single-mindedly and gained further experience in creative Japanese restaurants and Izakaya (Japanese-style pubs). He joined the company in February 2018 when a person he worked with at the creative Japanese restaurant launched TD-MOVE Inc. and invited him to join the company. He has worked as the head chef at Feliz-malto since March 2018.

田島 啓史Hiroshi Tajima

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)

中田 大輔Daisuke Nakada

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

Umai Donabegohan to Tempura Naniwano Daidokoro FUJITA

旨い土鍋ご飯と天麩羅 浪速の台所ふじた

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

藤田 充紀Mitsunori Fujita

Mr. Fujita opened his dream izakaya, inspiring people with his culinary talent and humanity.

He was born in 1982 in Osaka. Decided to run his own izakaya, which was his dream, and started working at an izakaya to make it a reality. When he was about 30 years old, he opened his long-desired restaurant. His career as a chef began with a wrong phone call, leading to various experiences in the food and beverage industry and his passion for building his own successful izakaya. His culinary talent and personality continue to bring joy and satisfaction to his guests.

藤田 充紀Mitsunori Fujita

Charcoal-grilled Eel Doikatsuman Kinkakuji Branch

炭焼鰻 土井活鰻 金閣寺店

  • Kinkakuji Temple/Kinugasa/Kita-ku, Kyoto
  • Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)

金谷  竜大Tatsuhiro Kanatani

[Doikatsuman] Chef's skill and spirit learned at the main branch.

Mr. Kanatani was born in 1991 in Kyoto. He was attracted by the spirit of Mr. Doi Katsunagi Eel, the owner-chef of Doikatsuman, so he entered the head restaurant as one of the chefs. Through his daily training, he inherited the technique of charcoal-grilled eel, which makes the thick eel fluffy, and the passion of the chefs who have been delighting people with delicious eel. Then, the Kinkakuji Branch, the third branch of the restaurant, was opened. He is currently the owner and chef of the Kinkakuji Branch.

金谷  竜大Tatsuhiro Kanatani

Kuromon Kuragin

黒門 蔵銀

  • Nipponbashi, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida

Respecting her mother's taste, Ms. Koshida, the manager, brings smiles to visitors' faces through food.

She was born in 1955 in Osaka. Wishing to make people smile with food, she entered the culinary world. Started professional career at a Japanese-style izakaya. Since then, she has made various dishes at Japanese Izakaya restaurants. In 2016, she joined Kuragin. After spending 7 years as the assistant manager of the restaurant, she became the manager of  Kuromon Kuragin, which opened in 2023. With the experience and skills she has cultivated, she works hard every day at the new restaurant.

越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida

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)

梅根 充輝Mitsuski Umene

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

Sushiya no Negami

すし屋の根がみ

  • Susukino, Hokkaido
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

根上 和義Kazuyoshi Negami 

Mr. Negami was influenced by his father and aimed to walk the path of cuisine. He is a passionate artisan that studied hard due to his passion for sushi.

Mr. Negami was born in 1963 in Hokkaido. Being influenced by his father, who was a chef, he held hopes of becoming a Japanese chef himself one day. After graduating high school, he trained for around 5 years at a sushi restaurant introduced by an acquaintance. Later on, after working at an eat-out chain sushi restaurant, he worked at the famous Susukino restaurant "Sushiya no Yamada," where he polished his skills for over 20 years. Utilizing his steady skill and rich experience, he opened "Sushiya no Negami" in 2010. His carefully made Ezo-mae sushi, which uses the rich ingredients of Hokkaido, is highly praised.  

根上 和義Kazuyoshi Negami 

Unagimae Etou

鰻前えとう

  • Kamata, Tokyo
  • Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake

衛藤 進一Shinichi Etou

Mr. Etou is introducing a new style of "Unagimae" that offers seasonal delicacies and eel in Kamata.

He was born in 1975 in Tokyo. The owner of Unagimae Etou. As a child, he was delighted by the food he cooked for his family, which inspired him to pursue a career in food. He trained for 11 years at the Shinjuku Isetan branch of Tokyo Kitcho, where he mastered the art of authentic Japanese cuisine. In 2005, he established his own restaurant, Japanese Cuisine Etou, in Musashi-Koyama and moved to Kamata in 2017. He has grown the restaurant to become a favorite in the local community. In September 2024, he took on a new challenge and renewed the restaurant's name and menu. He entertains a wide range of guests with a chic "unagimae" style, where seasonal appetizers are served before the eel.

衛藤 進一Shinichi Etou

Kikou Karahashi

季肴 からはし

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Cookshop / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

Karen Osaka Shinsaibashi Branch

華蓮 大阪心斎橋店

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak

池田 康行Yasuyuki Ikeda

Mr. Ikeda's artisanal techniques bring out the best of the bounty of Kagoshima's mountains and seas.

He was born in 1972 in Kagoshima. Growing up in a nature-rich environment, he became interested in the work of a chef who can appeal to the charm of the ingredients that Kagoshima is proud of. After graduating high school, he joined Kinrei Corporation (now KR Food Service).  After working at Hananobori and Kagonoya, he moved to Karen Osaka Shinsaibashi Branch in June 2024. In his pursuit of cuisine that brings out the best of the ingredients, he works hard every day.

池田 康行Yasuyuki Ikeda

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