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Yufuin Sansyorou
ゆふいん山椒郎
- Yufuin(Yufu), Oita
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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山田 竜也Tatsuya Yamada
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To be a chef who always connects with his customers
Born in 1988 in Fukuoka, Tatsuya started his culinary career after graduating high school at 18. He had the opportunity to apprentice to Kenichi Shine, who was the head chef at the ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) "Soan Kosumosu." While studying under Kenichi, he learned everything about working in a kitchen from scratch, including skills and mindset. In 2013, Kenichi opened "Sansyouryou," and a year later, Tatsuya transferred there to work with him. By 2018, Tatsuya had become the head chef and manager. With an unwavering interest in food, he continues to surprise and entertain his guests with his cooking every single day.
山田 竜也Tatsuya Yamada
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Juwari Soba Irori Mizunuma Branch
十割そば 囲炉裏 水沼店
- Isesaki/Kiryu, Gunma
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / General / Soba (noodles) / Donburi (rice bowl)
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千葉 喜明Yoshiaki Chiba
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Offering Juwari Soba in a rich natural environment with delicious water and air.
Mr. Chiba was born in 1973 in Iwate. Growing up watching his parent as they ran a soba restaurant, he naturally became a soba chef himself. After graduating high school, he started working at Nanbuyashiki, a soba specialty restaurant and began training. He honed his skills for more than 10 years. After turning 30, he returned to his hometown, intending to take over his family's soba restaurant. Still, the 2011 earthquake forced the restaurant out of business, and he moved to Tokyo. He has worked at soba specialty restaurants in Tokyo and Kanagawa. In 2024, he joined his current company. He was involved in the start-up of Juwari Soba Irori Mizunuma Branch and became the manager at the time of its opening.
千葉 喜明Yoshiaki Chiba
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Setsugekka Tanaka Satoru
雪月花 たなかさとる
- Sakae, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine
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田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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To provide the ultimate taste, Mr. Tanaka challenges himself as a "meat master" devoting his life.
He was born in 1967 in Gifu. As the eldest son of a family where his grandfather was a cattleman and horse dealer, and his father ran a butcher shop, he has held a knife and handled meat since he was 10. Since a young age, he dreamed of opening a restaurant, and at 25, he opened a yakiniku restaurant. His unique menu composition and store design gained attention, leading him to expand his meat-focused restaurants to 18 locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, Gifu, and Shiga. In particular, his restaurant Nikuya Setsugekka in Nagoya was featured in the "Michelin Guide Aichi, Gifu, Mie 2019 Special Edition". The restaurant has also received consecutive awards from the Tabelog Awards and gained popularity.
田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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Originator of Teppanyaki Steak Misono Shinjuku branch
元祖鉄板焼ステーキみその新宿店
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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長野 広一Koichi Nagano
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Know everything about Teppanyaki. Fully enjoy his dishes with the original savory tastes of the ingredients.
He was born on October 12, 1961 in Nerima-ku, Tokyo. After graduating from a culinary school, he experienced Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines. He also worked as a French chef at Ginza Mikasa Kaikan for 4 years, then has actively cooked teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle)-style dishes for 35 years. His motto is to offer fun exciting moments to the guests with teppanyaki with the original savory tastes of the ingredients. Currently he works at Steak Misono, while enjoying communicating with the guests from a close distance.
長野 広一Koichi Nagano
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Toritaberuka
トリタベルカ
- Nishi 11 Chome/18 Chome, Hokkaido
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Craft Beer
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坂田 睦Makoto Sakata
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A sensibility that transcends the boundaries of the chef brings out the best in the ingredients.
Mr. Sakata was born in 1983 in Hokkaido. Having originally started his career as a hairdresser, he moved into the culinary world. He has seven years of experience working in Latin American restaurants. With seven years of experience working in a Latin American restaurant, his wealth of experience gives the imagination and depth to his cuisine. At Tritaberuka, which opened in 2016, he has been a chef since its opening, always pursuing how to make the chicken and vegetables taste better. The free and creative dishes that come out of not being a dedicated cook have captivated visitors to the restaurant.
坂田 睦Makoto Sakata
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Choi Oden Shinjuku Main Branch
ちょいおでん新宿本店
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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佐藤 敬Takashi Sato
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Experienced as a chef at prestigious hotels and overseas. A chef who continues to attract guests.
Mr. Sato was born in 1958 in Tokyo. He has experienced various genres, mainly Japanese food, including Hotel New Otani, where he has worked for 13 years. He has worked not only in Japan but also as a chef in Singapore. He has been with CANVAS Inc. since around 2017 and now works at Choi Oden Shinjuku Main Branch. With his experience entertaining many guests at prestigious hotels and abroad, he continues to charm guests over the counter.
佐藤 敬Takashi Sato
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KINOE
KINOE
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / French / Italian / Wine
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夏目 治樹Haruki Natsume
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Using techniques from Italy, France, and sometimes Japanese cuisine, Mr. Natsume brings out the best in ingredients.
He was born in Tokyo. In elementary school, he went to a teppanyaki restaurant with his family and was impressed by how cool and delicious the food was, which inspired him to pursue a career as a chef. After graduating from culinary school, he joined the Hilton Hotel and gained experience in various kitchens. He later worked at an Italian restaurant before becoming the chef at Tim's NY in Ebisu. Subsequently, he spent 15 years as the head chef at Ricos Kitchen, transforming it into a popular dining spot. In 2015, he opened KINOE, where he serves as the owner-chef.
夏目 治樹Haruki Natsume
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Steak Kaiseki Miyako Kasuga
ステーキ懐石 都春日
- Fukuyama/Fuchu, Hiroshima
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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柳原 隆司Takashi Yanagihara
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Mr. Yanagihara warmly welcomes guests with his wealth of experience and thoughtful attention to detail.
He joined Steak Kaiseki Miyako Kasuga in 1999. Having studied a wide range of genres, such as Western cuisine and teppanyaki, he gained a wealth of experience. Currently, he serves many guests as head chef and produces blissful moments filled with deliciousness and comfort. He welcomes guests with his skill in bringing out the best of the ingredients and his elegance in directly delivering the deliciousness of the food.
柳原 隆司Takashi Yanagihara
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Teppanyaki Ginmeisui GINZA
鉄板焼 銀明翠 GINZA
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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綾部 誠Sei Ayabe
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In Ginza, enjoy the brilliant techniques of a chef who has worked at renowned hotels inside and outside Japan.
He was born in 1975 in Hyogo Prefecture. He decided to be a chef as he was impressed with the dishes served at hotels during the Kobe Expo. At the age of 18, he entered [Kobe Portopia Hotel] and worked actively at the teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) restaurant while having training for western and Japanese cuisines. In his 20's, he worked actively at a renowned hotel with 5 stars in the Netherlands for 3 years, and made achievements as the master chef. After returning to Japan, he improved his skills and qualified as an instructor at the Teppanyaki Association and was approved as a sommelier by J.S.A. In 2010, he became the general master chef at Mars Garden Wood GOTEMBA. In 2014, he opened [Ginmeisui Ginza branch].
綾部 誠Sei Ayabe
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Asakusa Kusatsutei Ariake Branch
浅草 草津亭 有明店
- Ariake, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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澤田 清美Kiyomi Sawada
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Mr. Sawada continues to lead a life as a chef filled with enthusiasm and hard work.
He was born in Fukushima. At 18, he chose the culinary world in order to develop his skills. At Asakusa Kusatsutei, a renowned restaurant in Asakusa, he trained and honed his techniques while experiencing the depth of the cuisine. In April 2023, Asakusa Kusatsutei Ariake Branch was opened in Ariake. He has now moved to this new career stage and displays his shrewdness.
澤田 清美Kiyomi Sawada
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Yamagata Soba Saryo Tsukinoyama
山形蕎麦茶寮 月の山
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / Soba (noodles) / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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増田 大補Daisuke Masuda
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An artisan chef who has studied Edo Soba fascinates you with its deep world of Soba.
Mr. Masuda was born in Tokyo. He is an experienced soba chef who has built up his career at soba restaurants in Tokyo. While Edo Soba was popular in Edo (ancient Tokyo), where many people and cultures came and went, Tsukinoyama offers Yamagata's unique soba, which was born from the rich nature and food culture. He presents the deep world of soba from the viewpoint of a professional who has studied in Edo soba.
増田 大補Daisuke Masuda
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Taishu Sukiyaki Hokuto
大衆すき焼き北斗
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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山下 凌Ryo Yamashita
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The enjoyment learned in the restaurant is an important part of Mr. Yamashita.
He was born in 1990 in Tokyo. While a student, he worked part-time at a Japanese-style pub for three years, where he learned the joy of interacting with guests through food. After graduating from college, he worked in the real estate industry for a while but then realized again that his experience in restaurants was a big part of his life, and he went back into the food and beverage industry. He then worked at a Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) restaurant for two years and a Kyushu cuisine restaurant for three years before joining Always, Inc. Currently, he is a staff member at Ginza's Taishu Sukiyaki Hokuto.
山下 凌Ryo Yamashita
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Teppan-yaki Madoi
鉄板焼き 団居
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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小菅 国博Kunihiro Kosuge
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Stimulating all five senses with perfect ingredients.
Mr. Kunihiro Kosuge was born in 1970 in Aichi Prefecture. He got his start in the restaurant business working part-time at a hotel restaurant during high school, preparing French cuisine. After working at [Nagoya Fuji Park Hotel] and [BISTRO Ciel], he moved to [Yoshino], where he discovered teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle). He currently works as a chef at [Teppan-yaki Madoi], where he endeavors to stimulate all five senses with high-quality ingredients and a live, personal experience.
小菅 国博Kunihiro Kosuge
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Shibuya Teppanyaki Rin
渋谷 鉄板焼き 凛
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak
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TEPPANYAKI 10 FUKUOKA
TEPPANYAKI 10 FUKUOKA
- Daimyo, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Cake / Wine
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菊地 大二郎Daijiro Kikuchi
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Mr. Kikuchi is a teppanyaki master who puts excitement and passion on a plate and brings a smile to people's faces.
He was born in 1991 in Saitama. Since childhood, he has admired chefs who have appeared in the media and cultivated a passion for food. He was particularly captivated by Teppanyaki's unique presentation, which led him to pursue a career in the cooking industry. In 2023, he was appointed the company's general chef for the Kyushu area and the chef at TEPPANYAKI 10 FUKUOKA. He has also appeared in various media to convey the charm of Teppanyaki. With the motto of "smile for thriving business," he brings joy and surprise to many people.
菊地 大二郎Daijiro Kikuchi
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Sakanaya Uosei
さかなや魚清
- Numazu, Shizuoka
- Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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佐藤 晃成Terunari Sato
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Mr. Sato is a young third-generation, handling everything from fish selection to cooking, who has honed his skills on the sea.
He was born in 1989 in Shizuoka. After graduating high school, he entered a culinary school in the prefecture and obtained a cooking license. Learned the basics of Japanese cuisine in the kitchen of a ryokan (Japanese inn), then worked as a head chef on a large pelagic purse seiner for ten years. In 2023, he took over Sakanaya Uosei, which has been in business since his grandfather's generation.
佐藤 晃成Terunari Sato
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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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KOHAKU CHIBO Toranomon
琥 千房 虎ノ門
- Toranomon, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Japanese Beef Steak
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原 敬規Takanori Hara
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Mr. Hara is a chef who puts his passion for teppanyaki, hoping people will enjoy them using all five senses.
He was born in 1983 in Hiroshima. Since childhood, he has loved to cook. After graduating from culinary school, he trained at a Japanese restaurant for two years. When he wanted to be involved in okonomiyaki, the soul food of his hometown, Hiroshima, he came across and joined CHIBO, a company that operates mainly okonomiyaki restaurants nationwide. Since 2020, he has been working as the manager of KOHAKU CHIBO Toranomon. As teppanyaki is cooked right in front of the guests, he ensures that they can enjoy not only the taste of the food but also the sight of it.
原 敬規Takanori Hara
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Tetsuju
鉄じゅう
- Namba, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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多々納 大展Hironobu Tatano
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Mr. Tatano is a chef born in a town of food and humanity who also runs a farm.
He is a native of Osaka. After graduating high school, he trained at the famous Osaka restaurant Kushinobo. Four years later, he left the restaurant business. But at 25, he opened a 5-square-meter restaurant in Soemon-cho, Minami, Osaka. That was the beginning of it all. He acquired qualifications as a sommelier, sake connoisseur, and cheese sommelier and also started his own farming in Kushimoto, Wakayama. He is a chef born and raised in Osaka, a city of kuidaore (to eat until drop) filled with human kindness.
多々納 大展Hironobu Tatano
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Sumibi Yakitori to Hakata Motsunabe Nagare Nishiki Main Branch
炭火焼き鳥と博多もつ鍋 ながれ 錦本店
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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寺口 真央Mao Teraguchi
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Ms. Teraguchi is creating a store with an attractive atmosphere that makes people want to stop by.
She was born in 1988 in Aichi. Her interest in cooking was developed by a restaurant manager she met in high school. At Nagare, she tries to preserve the human connection with the enjoyment of cooking, to prepare delicious food for her customers, and to make sure that they fill their hearts as well as their stomachs as they dine. She values the relationship between herself, cooking, and customers.
寺口 真央Mao Teraguchi
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