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Enman Izakaya Kougetsu
縁満居酒屋 皓月
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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山本 皓大Kodai Yamamoto
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With a passion for cooking and a desire to preserve his own style, Mr. Yamamoto opened his restaurant.
He was born in 1987 in Shiga. Having the pleasure of seeing his food appreciated, he chose the path of a chef. He studied the basics of Japanese cuisine at Tsuji Culinary Institute and honed his skills at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel and Arima View Hotel (now Arima Kirari). His experience as a head chef and store manager further deepened his skills and knowledge of Japanese cuisine. After 18 years of training, he opened Enman Izakaya Kougetsu in December 2023, wanting to cook freely. In addition to being a cook, he distributes cooking and game videos on the web.
山本 皓大Kodai Yamamoto
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SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO
SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO
- Namba, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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金沢Kanazawa
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Mr. Kanazawa opened a sake bar to introduce the delicious taste of Japan to overseas guests.
He was born in 1980 in Osaka. While working for a trading company, he had the opportunity to visit many different countries. As he tasted the cuisine of those countries and met the people there, his fascination for Japanese cuisine, which is his origin, grew. So he took a new step forward by entering the culinary world, a field he had been interested in since his student days. He studied independently and honed his culinary skills under the guidance of his acquaintance, the current head chef, and opened SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO as the owner in 2024.
金沢Kanazawa
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HONMACHI Tonteki x Showa Horumon Yakiniku Tenguya
HONMACHI豚テキ×昭和ホルモン焼肉てんぐ屋
- Honmachi/Sakaisujihonmachi, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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グエンバンクアンNguyen Van Quang
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Mr. Quang is a young veteran chef who has supported the kitchens of many restaurants, including Tenguya.
He was born in 1993 in Vietnam. In his early 20s, he began his career as a restaurant staff in Japan. After gaining experience in several restaurants, he joined his current company. He has supported Tenguya and other affiliated restaurants as a kitchen staff. By experiencing different menu genres, he has honed his knowledge and skills as a chef. Currently, he is working as a chef at HONMACHI Tonteki x Showa Horumon Yakiniku Tenguya.
グエンバンクアンNguyen Van Quang
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Urayasu Kourai
浦安 幸来
- Urayasu, Chiba
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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新井 規和Norikazu Arai
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With his childhood admiration for chefs, Mr. Arai is devoted to his culinary career.
He was born in 1973 in Nagano. As a child, his image of a chef was that of a quiet and diligent artisan. The way they beautifully filleted the fish looked cool and inspired him to enter the culinary world. He worked at the renowned Japanese restaurant Ginza Kitcho for 21 years, where he honed his skills in various aspects of Japanese cuisine, such as simmered and grilled dishes, and demonstrated his ability as a leader. In 2022, he became independent by opening Urayasu Kourai.
新井 規和Norikazu Arai
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Agu-buta-shabu Izakaya Hakuryu Nishiki
あぐー豚しゃぶ居酒屋 はくりゅう 錦
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Okinawa Soba (noodles) / Okinawa Cuisine
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杉崎 栄二Eiji Sugisaki
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Mr. Sugisaki is a professional chef who continues to carefully express Japanese traditions with a quietly burning passion.
He was born in 1970 in Gifu. Although he chose the path of a chef on the advice of a relative, he was drawn to it and pursued a career in Japanese cuisine. After training at a famous restaurant in Kyoto, he honed his skills and sensibility while working as a chef at numerous restaurants. His experience and solid skills were highly evaluated, and he became the head chef at Agu-buta-shabu Izakaya Hakuryu Nishiki. He is an artisan chef who carefully prepares each dish in a quiet manner. His hands produce superb cuisine, a harmony of Japanese tradition and modern sensibilities.
杉崎 栄二Eiji Sugisaki
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Niku to Sakana no Kyomachi Koshitsu Konjakumonogatari Sakae Branch
肉ト魚ノ京町個室 今昔物語 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito
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Mr. Ito's extensive experience and solid skills are the foundation of the restaurant's flavor.
He was born in 1982 in Aichi. From a young age, he had a strong interest in making things and good food and chose to become a chef. At 25, he entered the Konjaku Monogatari Sakae Branch as an apprentice. After 12 years of rigorous training, he was promoted to sous chef at 32. Since then, he has continued to gain experience and skills and now boasts a career of more than 17 years as the head of the culinary department.
伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito
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DOMO DOMO Ikebukuro Higashiguchi Branch
DOMO DOMO 池袋東口店
- Ikebukuro East Exit/Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Pizza / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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アデイカリ スレスAdhikari Sless
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Mr. Sless presents a delightful and delicious time with lots to eat and drink.
He was born in Nepal and came to Japan with the dream of opening a restaurant there. In July 2023, he opened DOMO DOMO, offering dishes specialized in cheese and meat based on the concept of creating a restaurant that makes guests happy. He combines the unique tastes and techniques cultivated in his hometown to develop new dishes.
アデイカリ スレスAdhikari Sless
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Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch
もつ粋 奈良三条店
- Nara, Nara
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Horumon (offal meat) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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森下 良希Yoshiki Morishita
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Mr. Morishita is a chef who supports various menus such as motsunabe, skewers, and a la carte dishes.
He was born in 1993 in Nara and has been engaged in the food and beverage industry since he was 16. Beginning with a part-time job, he worked as a cook in a Chinese restaurant, a ramen restaurant, and an izakaya pub. Currently, he is a chef at Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch. Mr. Morishita has experienced menus of various genres. In addition to motsunabe and skewers, he supports a varied menu that features mainly Japanese dishes but also Korean-style dishes
森下 良希Yoshiki Morishita
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Hokkaisushi to Robata Sushiyama Shinjuku
寿司と炉端 すし山 新宿
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sushi / General / Oyster
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Minami Aoyama Hifumi
南青山 ひふみ
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Drawn to Minami Aoyama by a dream of opening his own restaurant as soon as possible
Born in Ibaraki Prefecture in June 1978, Chef Kato entered the world of cooking at age 23, but only six years later he was already entrusted to running a restaurant. Few years later, he became owner of a Japanese restaurant in Koenji, but on the lookout for his next project, he eventually found his current spot in Minami Aoyama, opening it in 2014. Though he adheres to traditions of Japanese cooking, he also offer dishes you cannot find anywhere else, and enjoys entertaining guests simply looking for a drink and a snack.
加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Kimiomou Tsubame no Kurashi
君想うツバメの暮らし
- Kurayoshi/Central area of Tottori, Tottori
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Szechuan / International/Fusion
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中尾 隼Jun Nakao
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Like the swallows that bring happiness, Mr. Nakao delivers happiness with his original dishes.
He was born in 1981 in Tottori. After graduating from high school, he studied the basics of cooking at a culinary school before joining a Chinese restaurant in Kobe. After honing his skills in the Chinese kitchen, he returned to his hometown, Tottori, to gain further experience at various dining establishments. He joined "Kimiomou Tsubame no Kurashi" as a chef and manager, later taking on the role of owner in the fall of 2019. At the restaurant, named after the swallow, a bird of good fortune that brings happiness, which celebrates its seventh anniversary in February 2023, he brings happiness to people through his creative cuisine.
中尾 隼Jun Nakao
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Hakodate Dining Gaya
函館ダイニング雅家
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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築城 明博Akihiro Tsuiki
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His vast knowledge of a range of cuisines, including Japanese, is the backbone of Hakodate Dining Gaya
Born in Hakodate, he enjoyed eating from a young age and developed an interest in cooking. When he was heavily into boxing, he often ate ramen. This prompted him to move to Tokyo to study Chinese cuisine. After that he developed an extraordinary talent for cooking and built up experience and expertise across a range of different culinary styles including provincial cuisine and traditional Japanese cuisine. "What you see and what you eat will be a very powerful thing for a chef," he says. He continues to study cooking by trying dishes at many different restaurants. His expertise and constant self-improvement play a central role in the food served at Hakodate Dining Gaya today.
築城 明博Akihiro Tsuiki
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Jidoriya Amon
地鶏屋 亜門
- Nakasu, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Chicken / Nabe (hot pot)
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岡田 良太Ryota Okada
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Aiming to ensure that guests enjoy not only the food but also the time until it is served.
Mr. Ryota Okada was born in 1987 in Kyoto. He has worked as a chef at various restaurants in Fukuoka Prefecture. His specialty is cuisine such as yakitori and robatayaki, which entertain diners not only with the food itself but also with how the dishes are prepared and served. Now, he is working as a chef at Jidoriya Amon. With various chicken-themed menus and personal space, he focuses on creating a comfortable restaurant where guests can enjoy themselves even while waiting for their food, together with excellent customer service. The restaurant meets a wide range of needs in the Nakasu area.
岡田 良太Ryota Okada
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Gyuhorumon to Sengyo Ushitomiya Shibuya Dogenzaka Branch
牛ホルモンと鮮魚 牛冨屋 渋谷道玄坂店
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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小俣 卓也Takuya Omata
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Trained at various types of restaurants, including Japanese and Italian restaurants.
Mr. Omata was born in November 1972 in Toshima-ku, Tokyo. From 18, he had training at various types of restaurants, including Japanese cuisine, Italian cuisine, and major restaurant chains. At Kaya Group, he studied under the legendary Japanese chef Mr. Kazuyoshi Masak and inherited the Masaki style. Currently, he is also active in management and consulting for food and beverage businesses, working with a number of companies to train young chefs.
小俣 卓也Takuya Omata
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Kai to Sumibi to Nihonshu Tawawa
貝と炭火と日本酒 撓
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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村上 恒宏Tsunehiro Murakami
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Mr. Murakami creates a time and space that can impress guests on their important day.
He was born in 1973 in Kanagawa. He began his apprenticeship at a part-time job at a kappo restaurant and started training in Japanese cuisine. He has worked as a head chef in the kitchens of a kappo ryokan inn and a hotel. In July 2019, he opened Kai to Sumibi to Nihonshu Tawawa in Tsuruya-cho, Yokohama. As the owner-chef, he welcomes a wide range of guests. His creed is "to provide guests with a time and space to feel as much impression as possible on their special day." With dishes that carefully draw out the charm of seasonal ingredients and heartwarming service, he serves various occasions.
村上 恒宏Tsunehiro Murakami
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Kyoto Kushidokoro Azumaya
京都串処東屋本店
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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清水 義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu
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Serves high-quality yakitori and kushiage along with sake from all of Kyoto's breweries.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1976 in Osaka. He entered the industry by starting a small bar because he was fascinated by the food and beverage business, where he could bring smiles to guests' faces by serving delicious food. Opened Azumaya in Daikoku-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, and gained popularity. With the area's development, the restaurant moved to its current location. In addition to high-quality yakitori and kushiage skewers, the restaurant is favored widely for its extensive lineup of drinks, including sake from all the breweries in Kyoto City.
清水 義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu
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Asuen-kataraidokoro Irori
明日への語らい処 囲炉裏
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / General / Sake
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小林 慶司Keishi Kobayashi
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His seasonal dishes bring a smile to your face. Mr. Kobayashi is a chef delivering heartwarming culinary experiences.
He was born in 1978 in Yamanashi. Since childhood, he has been interested in cooking and pursued becoming a chef, inspired by his admiration for the culinary world. Starting from local hotels in Yamanashi, he gained experience in various places. With a desire to cherish the relationships between people, he opened Irori. Pouring in the skills and passion cultivated through years of experience, he offers seasonal dishes that make the most of the season's ingredients. He diligently strives each day, welcoming visitors with a warm and friendly atmosphere, leaving smiles on their faces.
小林 慶司Keishi Kobayashi
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Shibuya Niku-Yokocho Teppan
渋谷肉横丁 てっぱん
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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宮坂 学Manabu Miyasaka
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Former Thai restaurant owner, pioneer of Thai cuisine in Japan.
Mr. Miyasaka was born on February 6, 1963, in Tokyo. He opened a Thai restaurant in Kichijoji in 1986. Traveled abroad for 10 years to train in Thai cuisine. He also has a unique background, serving as a high school baseball coach for 17 years. Also becoming well-known as the father of one of Comdot's (famous Japanese Youtuber) local friends, Kanata. He is a friendly and friendly person who puts his heart and soul into every dish.
宮坂 学Manabu Miyasaka
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Niku to Kaisen Grill Pastan Tenmonkan Branch
肉と海鮮グリル パスタン 天文館店
- Tenmonkan/Bayside, Kagoshima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Steak / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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徳田 康介Kosuke Tokuda
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Mr. Tokuda wants guests to enjoy sophisticated cuisine through the proud meat and fish.
He was born in Kagoshima. He aspires to become a chef because he is attracted to the depth of cooking, where the techniques become more refined and mature as he gets older and more experienced. After training at an izakaya in Nara for ten years and experiencing at the Pastan Main Branch in Amami Oshima for one year, he became the head chef of the Pastan Tenmonkan Branch in 2018. "We have strict hygiene measures to ensure that our customers enjoy their food, and we always maintain and preserve our ingredients and utensils to offer the finest quality," he says.
徳田 康介Kosuke Tokuda
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Niku-ryori Zushio
肉料理 Zushio
- Fukuyama/Fuchu, Hiroshima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Steak / Wine
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大橋 一志Kazushi Ohashi
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Mr. Ohashi is a chef who attracts many people with his skillful technique to offer the best ingredients.
He was born in 1978 in Hiroshima. He started his chef career at an Italian restaurant in Osaka. After that, he experienced Japanese cuisine, kaiseki cuisine, and charcoal grilling for seven years in Hiroshima and came across teppan cuisine. After studying teppan cuisine for nine years, he opened Zushio in Fukuyama, Hiroshima. His motto is to provide the best food at the most reasonable price possible. Some ingredients are offered at less than half the typical restaurant prices, showing Mr. Ohashi's strong enthusiasm.
大橋 一志Kazushi Ohashi
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