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Japanese Restaurant Hana-Goyomi
日本料理「花暦」
- Namba, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sushi
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花田 浩之Hiroyuki Hanada
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Mr. Hanada is enjoying his life as a chef, realizing the dream that he has been drawing since childhood.
He was born in 1971 in Fukuoka. His love of cooking since childhood led him to dream of becoming a chef in Osaka. To fulfill this dream, he began training as a chef at a catering restaurant specializing in Kyoto-style kaiseki and Japanese cuisine. The restaurant owner-chef introduced him to Mr. Kurosaki, the executive chef at the time, and he joined Hana-Goyomi. Currently, he stands at the forefront as the restaurant's Executive Head Chef for Japanese cuisine.
花田 浩之Hiroyuki Hanada
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Kochu no Tenchi
壺中の天地
- Oita, Oita
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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甲斐Kai
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Using the high expectations and hopes of those around him as a source of motivation, he forges his own path
He was born in Oita Prefecture in 1970. His parents ran a “fugu (blowfish) restaurant and Japanese restaurant” and he grew up in a family of dyed-in-the-wool chefs. As he was raised in constant contact with the culinary world and delicious food from early on, he was naturally aware of the fact that he too would become a chef. After graduating from university, he studied mainly fugu and Japanese dishes, then, in his 30s, sought to make a further leap in his development and gave Western cuisine a try. His insatiably curious mind, which did not stop at Japanese cuisine, continues to create new and spirited dishes.
甲斐Kai
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76Vin
76vin
- Nippori, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / French / Wine
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江村 謙Ken Emura
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His journey towards becoming a yakitori (grilled chicken) artisan began when he helped out at his uncle's restaurant.
Born in Tokyo in 1964, Me. Mr. Emura began a career working at a company but was invited to help out at the izakaya (Japanese style pub) that his uncle runs, which is where he learned to grill chicken. At a time, the izakaya was so popular that they grilled 400 skewers of yakitori per day. However, it was forced to close due to the building's deterioration. At that point, Mr. Emura received an offer from culinary researcher Ms. Yukiko Hirano, who was an acquaintance of his. He opened "76Vin" in 2012, with her producing the food and the restaurant space.
江村 謙Ken Emura
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AVOCADO HOUSE NAMBA
AVOCADO HOUSE NAMBA
- Namba, Osaka
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / Middle Eastern/Arab / Mexican/Central American / International/Fusion
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Teppanyaki VUE MER
鉄板焼 ビュメール
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / French / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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五十嵐 彬Akira Igarashi
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Acquainted with cooking since childhood, Chef Igarashi naturally set his sights on the culinary path.
Born in 1989 in Aomori Prefecture. After learning to cook by helping his mother, Chef Igarashi decided to become a chef around the time he was in middle school. He studied cooking at Chori Seika Vocational School Attached to Hakodate Junior College. After graduation, he worked at Hakodate Central Hospital and then began employment at Hakodate Kokusai Hotel in March 2009. He currently serves as Sous-Chef at VUE MER at the hotel, where he endeavors each day to serve delicious meals to his customers.
五十嵐 彬Akira Igarashi
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Shotaro
笑太郎
- Yodoyabashi, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Soba (noodles)
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寺脇 拓Hiraku Terawaki
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Mr. Terawaki started his career in the food and beverage world at 17, building a wealth of experience along the way.
He was born in 1981 in Toyonaka, Osaka. He started his training as a chef at a sushi restaurant when he was 17. After working at a sushi restaurant for 9 years, he worked at a soba restaurant for 7 years. After years of gaining experience, he became independent at 34. In 2011, he opened Rakutaro as the owner. In December 2021, the restaurant was relocated, and he began a new restaurant, Shotaro. He personally selects seafood and other ingredients at the market, purchasing high-quality ingredients and always striving to provide guests with the most delicious meals.
寺脇 拓Hiraku Terawaki
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Kanizanmai Nagoya Sakae Branch
かにざんまい 名古屋栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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TOKYO FISHERMAN'S WHARF ~UOHIDE~ Shibuya Udagawa Branch
TOKYO FISHERMAN'S WHARF 魚秀～UOHIDE～渋谷宇田川店
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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中井 信之Nobuyuki Nakai
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After 20 years, Mr. Nakai teamed up with his senior apprentice.
He was born in June 1978 in Kyoto. Started cooking at the age of 17, and after experiencing independence once in 2005, he worked as a head chef at various restaurants. In 2021, he joined KayaGroup at the invitation of the current vice president, Mr. Omata, who was his senior apprentice when he entered the culinary world. They reunite in new circumstances after 20 years and work together for the company on the master and disciple relationship. He loves his wife, incidentally, so he is nicknamed the "wife-loving manager."
中井 信之Nobuyuki Nakai
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Teppanyaki Bian Yokohama
鉄板焼 美安 横浜
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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小野田 弘毅Hiroki Onoda
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Mr. Onoda's interest in food began at an early age and led him to become a chef.
He was born in 1958 in Tsukiji, Tokyo. With a father who was a wholesaler, he was exposed to food from an early age and became a chef. While working hard at a Japanese restaurant, he encountered Bian when things were going differently than expected. It has about eight branches in Tokyo, but the Yokohama branch is characterized by its space. Although people tend to imagine teppanyaki as a style where food is grilled right before them, Onoda says that his restaurant's style of serving food in private rooms results from consideration for the customers' comfort.
小野田 弘毅Hiroki Onoda
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Shibuya Gyumon
渋谷 牛門
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Halal,Global/International / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Makgeolli
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タナさんTana
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A pioneer of halal yakiniku, receiving huge acclaim from Muslims living in and visiting Japan.
Mr. Tana was born in 1972 in Bangladesh. For many years, he has been in charge of the kitchen of Shibuya Gyumon, which provides yakiniku with halal-certified ingredients and cooking methods for Muslims. To serve halal food, he has studied thoroughly by taking classes and ordering books written in Bengali, his native language. As a pioneer in providing halal food in Japan, he also focuses on guidance to the staff working together in the restaurant's kitchen.
タナさんTana
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Yamato Ryori Tsukiji Ihachi Nigou
倭料理 築地伊八 弐號
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Steak
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岩本 隆嗣Takashi Iwamoto
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Mr. Iwamoto builds bonds between people through his passion and experience with Sushi.
He was born in 1972 in Hyogo. From an early age, he was exposed to the world of food at his uncle's sushi restaurant, and this environment nurtured his passion for cooking. He developed his skills at Kyoto's famous restaurant Kitcho and in Kobe, acquiring a delicate sense of taste as well. As he gained experience, he also learned to value the emotions and stories behind the food. Later, he decided to join the current restaurant because he shared the passion and enthusiasm of the owner. Currently, he is demonstrating his skills fully at Tsukiji Ihachi Nigou.
岩本 隆嗣Takashi Iwamoto
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Yakiniku Botanen
焼肉 牡丹園
- Matsumoto Station, Nagano
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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孫 騰光Toko Son
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Spreading smiles through yakiniku is his motto. Every day, Mr. Son stands in the kitchen alongside his mother, the second-generation owner.
He was born in 1978 in Hyogo. He is the third-generation owner of Yakiniku Botanen. Following the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995, the restaurant relocated to Matsumoto, and he also moved. Having experienced the earthquake with his mother, the second-generation owner, he understood the importance of life and food. With the belief that chefs serve as a crucial infrastructure during disasters, he decided to become the third-generation owner. Nowadays, he works in the kitchen every day with his mother. Their motto is "spreading smiles through yakiniku."
孫 騰光Toko Son
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hiroto
hiroto
- Komachi/Jizodori, Hiroshima
- French,Italian/French / French
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廣戸 良幸Yoshiyuki Hiroto
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He apprenticed at the prestigious restaurants in Tokyo and England.
Born in 1975 in Shimane Prefecture. His desire "I don't want to be an office worker" made him to choose a culinary career path when he was a senior high school student. After graduating from a culinary school, he worked at [Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima] for 5 years, then moved to Tokyo with a support of acquaintance, and entered [The Georgian Club], a renowned French restaurant in Nishiazabu which is closed now. Later, he worked at [Park Hyatt Tokyo], an exclusive restaurant in Roppongi and at a two stars restaurant in England to build up further experience. In 2005, he opened [hiroto], that received a one star rating in Hirooshima restaurant guide.
廣戸 良幸Yoshiyuki Hiroto
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Hokkai Monja × Teppanyaki KIBORI Shinjuku
北海もんじゃ×鉄板焼き KIBORI 新宿
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Hokkaido Cuisine / Craft Beer
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Gion Kitagawa Hanbee
祇園 北川半兵衞
- Gion, Kyoto
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Others / Japanese Tea
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山形 陽Yo Yamagata
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Mr. Yamagata, who has experience in customer service in eastern and western Japan, now supports Japan's fascinating food culture experience.
After working as a service person at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo and a bar in Ginza, he moved his career to Kyoto. Then, he worked in a bar in Kyoto and managed an entertainment facility. He has been working at Gion Kitagawa Hanbee since its opening in 2018. As a manager, he supports guests' fascinating food culture experience.
山形 陽Yo Yamagata
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Taj Mahal Sapporo Factory Branch
タージ・マハールサッポロファクトリー店
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- Indian,Other Asian / Curry / Indian Curry / Soup Curry
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Deewan SinghDeewan Singh
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Mr. Singh offers authentic tandoor cuisine based on his training experience in India.
He was born in India. Growing up in a family of cooks, he naturally decided to pursue a culinary career under the influence of his brothers and father. He gained various experiences in hotels all over India. In 2018, he came to Japan to replace his brother, who was the chef at Taj Mahal Sapporo Factory restaurant, when he returned to India. Specializing in tandoori cuisine, he brings the authentic flavors of India to Hokkaido.
Deewan SinghDeewan Singh
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Teppanyaki Minami
鉄板焼「みなみ」
- Namba, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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中川 敬二Keiji Nakagawa
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Mr. Nakagawa presents his experience cultivated through Italian and French cuisine in Teppanyaki.
He was born in 1974 in Osaka. While helping with household chores as a child, he learned the joys and depths of cooking and resolved to become a chef. Starting his career in earnest through all-day dining at the RIHGA Royal Hotel, he gained experience in Italian and French restaurants before joining Swissotel Nankai Osaka in 2015. After further improving his techniques as the sous chef at the restaurant Table 36 in this hotel, he has been showing off his skills as head chef at Teppanyaki Minami since August 2024.
中川 敬二Keiji Nakagawa
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Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Akasaka Branch
博多もつ鍋 やま中 赤坂店
- Akasaka, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Sake
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内間 洋喜Hiroki Uchima
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Mr. Uchima jumped back into the world of cooking after other experiences and now works hard to make delicious Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot).
Mr. Uchima was born in 1986 in Fukuoka. After graduating from culinary school, he started working at a hotel, beginning his career in the Western food department. He then resigned from that hotel and built up his experience at a restaurant and izakaya (Japanese pub). His next step after that was to try out the life of a salesman. Still, his attraction to dining was reignited, and he challenged himself to enter that world again. He joined the Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Akasaka Branch in 2018 and now shows off his skills as both the restaurant's assistant manager and chef.
内間 洋喜Hiroki Uchima
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Kobe Koushiya
神戸仔牛屋
- Okamoto/Motoyama, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)
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イリタIrita
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Mr. Irita puts his heart and soul into every slice with the skill he has honed by dedicating himself to Yakiniku.
He was born in 1975 in Osaka. When he was around 24, he started his culinary training after working at a yakiniku restaurant. Since then, he has honed his skills in yakiniku exclusively for more than 20 years. As the manager of Kobe Koushiya, which serves only quality meat, including Kobe beef, he cuts each slice by hand with great care and thought. Respecting the delicacy of the meat, which changes in taste depending on the thickness and the way it is cut, he uses a special cutting method to serve the meat. He is committed to serving delicious meat in its best condition.
イリタIrita
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Ushikoi Ikebukuro Branch
赤身焼肉のカリスマ「牛恋 池袋店」
- Ikebukuro East Exit/Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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Mr. Koizumi wants to serve joyful moments with his smile and heartwarming customer service.
He was born in 1996 in Tokyo. In 2024, he joined Ushikoi's Shibuya branch as a staff member. His love of meeting people and his passion for the hospitality industry led him there. At first, he was not very good at cooking, but he began to feel happy when he saw his guests eating the dishes with pleasure. He pays great attention to the finest detail to give guests happy memories. He always strives to provide better service. His smile and heartwarming customer service make the restaurant's atmosphere all the more wonderful.
小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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