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Sushi Miyako
鮨みやこ
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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五十嵐 介一Keiichi Igarashi
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Specializing in sushi for more than 45 years. Mr. Igarashi puts his heart and soul into every single piece of sushi and treats guests with seasonal delicacies.
He was born in 1961 in Hokkaido. The chef of Sushi Miyako. When he was a child, he had many opportunities to hear about the deliciousness of Edo-mae sushi from his father, who had lived in Tokyo, and he aspired to become a sushi chef. After training in Sapporo, he moved to Tokyo and gained experience at a sushi restaurant in a hotel in Kojimachi. Later, he connected with Sushi Miyako in the Hyatt Regency Tokyo in Nishi-Shinjuku, where he has worked for about 30 years. In 2022, he inherited it and established the current restaurant on the basement floor of the Hilton Tokyo in the same area. He is presenting the culmination of his life as a sushi chef.
五十嵐 介一Keiichi Igarashi
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Yakiniku Horumon Seiji
焼肉ホルモンせいじ
- Kanda, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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金 太河Taeha Kim
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Mr. Kim deepened his knowledge and honed his skills through practical work.
He was born in 1996 in Tokyo. He began his career in the food and beverage industry at 21. Initially, he worked as a hall staff at a yakiniku restaurant in Roppongi. While his main duties were to serve customers, he set his sights on becoming a chef and deepened his knowledge of meat and other foods while performing his work. Later, he realized his wish and became a kitchen staff member. Since then, he has honed his skills as a chef in the Roppongi and Azabu areas, mainly in yakiniku restaurants. He currently works as a chef at Yakiniku Horumon Seiji.
金 太河Taeha Kim
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Yakiniku Motoyama Akihabara Branch
焼肉もとやま 秋葉原店
- Akihabara, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Enjoy the carefully selected Kobe beef.
An unrivaled lover of yakiniku, Mr. Watanabe fell in love with the taste of Yakiniku Motoyama and left the company where he had worked for many years to join Yakiniku Motoyama. He started as a cooking assistant and later worked as a manager at all Yakiniku Motoyama restaurants. Currently, he is working hard as head of the food service division.
渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Teppanyaki Steak Azuma
鉄板焼きステーキ あずま
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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楠元 益夫Masuo Kusumoto
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Mr. Kusumoto attracts guests with his superb steaks, which result from his extensive experience in French cuisine and Teppanyaki.
He was born in 1953 in Kagoshima Prefecture. The owner-chef of Teppanyaki Steak Azuma. After graduating from a culinary school in Tokyo, he began training at a French restaurant in Ginza, where he mastered the art of French cuisine. Later, he gained experience at a high-class Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) restaurant in Akasaka, where he was attracted by the style of cooking in front of the guests, so he explored the unique flavor of French cuisine x Teppanyaki. In 1990, he founded his current restaurant and grew it into a renowned restaurant. In recent years, the restaurant has become popular among domestic and international travelers, and he entertains a wide range of guests with his expert skills.
楠元 益夫Masuo Kusumoto
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ENOTECA PIZZERIA KAGURAZAKA STAGIONE
エノテカピッツェリア 神楽坂スタジオーネ
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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黒澤明弘Akihiro Kurosawa
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Enjoy traditional and innovative Italian cuisine.
Mr. Kurosawa was born in 1967 in Yokohama, Kanagawa. At 19, he decided to become an Italian chef after being fascinated by the olive oil he encountered at a bistro where he worked part-time. He trained for a total of two years in Italy, mainly in the Veneto region, and worked as a head chef at several famous restaurants in Tokyo. Please enjoy the traditional and innovative Italian cuisine, staying true to the fundamentals.
黒澤明弘Akihiro Kurosawa
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Kanzen Koshitsu Yakiniku Kyu Nishi-Azabu Main Branch
完全個室 やきにく九 西麻布本店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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富樫陸也Rikuya Togashi
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Mr. Togashi creates cuisine that is felt by all five senses, inspired by the ingredients.
He started his career at Mutekiro in Motomachi, Yokohama. Then he moved to France and trained at three restaurants, including the 3-star Paul Bocuse. After returning to Japan, he gained experience at Michelin 2-star Pierre Gagnaire in Omotesando and Michelin 2-star Restaurant Ryuzu in Roppongi. Following that, he was appointed sous chef at Restaurant Restaurant Ilie Le Joyeuse and then head chef at Restaurant Portus in Minami-Aoyama. After that, he served as general manager and participated in opening hotels and business development in various locations in Japan. He is currently the group's executive chef.
富樫陸也Rikuya Togashi
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Unagimae Etou
鰻前えとう
- Kamata, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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衛藤 進一Shinichi Etou
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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
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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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Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku Shiro ka Kuro
黒毛和牛焼肉 白か黒
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Bibimbap / Beer
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兒玉 宇則Hironori Kodama
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Mr. Kodama is a chef filled with a deep love for wagyu who brings out the best in meat with skill and passion.
He was born in 1984 in Hokkaido. At the age of 30, he reevaluated his life and decided to pursue a career as a chef, driven by the desire to show his child a father to be proud of. His journey began with the fond memories of enjoying wagyu sukiyaki with his grandfather. With a deep love for meat, he is dedicated to sharing the deliciousness of wagyu with as many people as possible, refining his skills every day. His sincere approach to ingredients and the passion he pours into every dish resonate with many. He is committed to offering dishes that fully bring out the allure of wagyu, pushing forward each day.
兒玉 宇則Hironori Kodama
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Yakiniku Kanda Seinikuten
焼肉 神田精肉店
- Kanda, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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大澤 一也Kazuya Ozawa
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Mr. Ozawa is an energetic manager who works hard every day to "share the joy of Yakiniku."
He was born in 1979 in Ehime. From a young age, he was familiar with cooking through helping his mother. This experience led him to dream of becoming a cook in the future. After graduating from school, he entered the culinary world and began his training. Worked widely in such places as an Italian restaurant, a dining bar, an izakaya (Japanese-style pub), and a ramen restaurant. Currently, he is the manager at Yakiniku Kanda Seikutsuten, which opened in August 2023. He carefully cuts and prepares meat every day, making the most of the deliciousness of each part of the meat.
大澤 一也Kazuya Ozawa
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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
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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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Kappo Uzuki
割烹 うづき
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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阿部 誠司朗Seijiro Abe
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Mr. Abe serves dishes, devoting all his skills as a chef.
He was born in 1976 in Kanagawa. He entered the culinary world around the age of 20 and honed his skills at Tokyo's famous restaurants, including Manyotei in Daikanyama. Currently, he is a chef at his own restaurant, Kappo Uzuki. Attracted by the deliciousness of his cuisine, many people visit the restaurant every day with high expectations.
阿部 誠司朗Seijiro Abe
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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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RUSTEAKS
RUSTEAKS
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Californian Cuisine / Steak / Wine
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加藤 良介Ryosuke Kato
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Maximizing the potential of meat and pursuing the ideal meat dish.
Mr. Ryosuke Kato was born in Tokyo. After graduating from school, he worked at a hotel in Tokyo, where he studied service and then honed his skills in French and Italian restaurants. Specializing in international fusion cuisine, he came to specialize in meat dishes after becoming independent. In 2015, he opened RUSTEAKS in Hiroo. He has been involved in various producing businesses up to the present.
加藤 良介Ryosuke Kato
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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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Jinroku
甚六
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Takoyaki (octopus balls) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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應田 壽一Hisakazu Ota
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Mr. Ota has been pursuing the possibilities of Teppan cuisine for over 35 years, with the Kansai as the backbone.
He was born in 1962 in Osaka. Growing up in Tsuruhashi, Osaka, known as the town of okonomiyaki and yakiniku, he became familiar with the taste from an early age. After moving to Tokyo, he was engaged in a different industry before switching careers and opening Jinroku in Shirokane in 1989. Later, he opened JINROKU Pacific in Hawaii and JINROKU Anti in Haneda Airport as directly managed branches. In addition, he is also involved in producing hotels and highway service areas. In 2021, the main restaurant reopened following the renovation of the building. Yakiniku Imajin also opened adjacent to it.
應田 壽一Hisakazu Ota
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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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Wafuu-dokoro Usagi
和風処 うさぎ
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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母良田 良平Ryohei Horota
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Mr. Horota offers various unique Japanese cuisines, from the traditional to the extraordinary.
He was born in 1988 in Aomori and has worked as a chef at restaurants in his hometown and Tokyo. His repertoire is diverse, having experience not only in his main field of Japanese cuisine but also in Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling), Chinese cuisine, and sushi. At Usagi, he offers a menu that mixes Japanese cuisine with various other elements. From simple, classic Japanese cuisine that maximizes ingredients to more innovative dishes that incorporate genre-defying ideas, he delights diners with a wide variety of unique dishes.
母良田 良平Ryohei Horota
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Taishu Izakaya UOHIDE Yoyogi-Hachiman Branch
大衆居酒屋 魚秀 代々木八幡店
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, 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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Washoku Teppan Ginza Sakutsuki
和食鉄板 銀座 朔月
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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大網 幸治Koji Ooami
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After watching a documentary program about professional cooks, Mr. Ooami wanted to try it.
He was born in 1968 in Chiba. Since his parents were both working, he often cooked for himself and became interested in cooking naturally. After graduating high school, he worked in his family's transportation business. Still, he decided it was not for him and jumped into the culinary world, which he had been interested in since he was a student. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he worked at a kappo (Japanese) restaurant in Akasaka, a Japanese-style restaurant in Kawasaki, a restaurant in Narita, and a hotel in Hakozaki before becoming the head chef at Manyoutei in Daikanyama at the age of 36. Five years later, he was appointed as the head chef of Sakutsuki, starting from the restaurant's establishment and continuing to the present.
大網 幸治Koji Ooami
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