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Coltrane Kyoto Branch
Coltrane 京都店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Curry,Curry / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Curry / Beer
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中西 りえRie Nakanishi
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Ms. Nakanishi offers every dish with all her heart.
After working part-time at the affiliated restaurant Khaos Spice Diner, she became the manager of Coltrane Sanjo Kiyamachi Branch upon the restaurant's opening in August 2021. Her passion for curry never stops, such that she even goes out to eat curry on her days off.
中西 りえRie Nakanishi
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Pontocho Kyoshikian
先斗町 京四季庵
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak
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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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Izakaya Samurai
居酒屋 さむらい
- Okinawa/Uruma, Okinawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Awamori
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當銘 斉悠Seiyu Toume
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Mr. Toume is a chef who offers a diverse menu to celebrate various food cultures.
As a chef at Izakaya Samurai, he contributes to the diverse menu offerings, featuring Miyazaki and Okinawa's culinary traditions. Ryukyu Izakaya Samurai, a long-time favorite in the heart of downtown Okinawa City, continues to operate today after undergoing renovations.
當銘 斉悠Seiyu Toume
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Shabu Kamekichi
しゃぶ亀吉
- Yakuin, Fukuoka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot)
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Yakiniku Nabedonya Shikata
焼肉鍋問屋 志方
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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前西 貴哉Takaya Maenishi
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Providing pleasure with outstanding meat delicacies chosen by meat professionals.
Mr. Maenishi was born in 1976 in Hyogo. He is the president of Teishin Shikata Meat Co., Ltd., a wholesaler that handles everything from production to distribution with the philosophy of "bringing high-quality beef to the table in its best condition." The company pursues ideal beef production by working together with contract farms, including cattle fattening environments, to provide high-quality beef to consumers in fresh condition. Yakiniku Nabedonya Shikata has opened in Tokyo in 2005. It continues to attract many people with the taste of its carefully selected meat, allowing them to enjoy quality meat anytime.
前西 貴哉Takaya Maenishi
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Ginza Seiten
銀座 青天
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Steak
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青木 祐一Yuichi Aoki
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Mr. Aoki offers a relaxing experience with quality flavors that make you want to eat every day.
He was born in 1967 in Ibaraki. Interested in cooking from an early age, he decided to become a chef when he was in high school. After 20 years of training at a famous restaurant in Tokyo, he honed his skills under the supervision of a master chef who appeared on "Ryori no Tetsujin" (Iron Chef) and continued to further his training. Later, he worked as the head chef at Okahan, owned by Shinbashi Kanetanaka, a long-established Japanese restaurant, where he gained a wide range of experience. By chance, he was involved in the launch of Ginza Seiten and became the head chef when it opened on February 14, 2024.
青木 祐一Yuichi Aoki
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Kagoshima Karen Ginza Branch
鹿児島華蓮銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Steak / Shochu
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下山 昭男Akio Shimoyama
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Mr. Akio Shimoyama loves cooking since he was young, and chose a job that could make people happy.
Mr. Shimoyama was born in 1965 in Aomori. As a child, he was captivated by French cuisine when he saw the television drama series "The Emperor's Cook," which led to him aiming to become a chef when he was 18. He trained at a specialty restaurant in Tokyo, then went to France when he was 28, where he learned authentic flavors. After returning to Japan, he worked as a chef in Ginza, the most exciting area in the country. At one point, he became truly impressed by Kagoshima's black beef and black pork when he visited that area to study tea. It led him to work at the Ginza branch of Kagoshima Karen since July 2023.
下山 昭男Akio Shimoyama
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Matsuzaka-niku Ganso Wadakin
松阪肉元祖 和田金
- Matsusaka/Kisei, Mie
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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つやこTsuyako
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She ensures that every guest feels welcomed with nothing less than perfect hospitality.
Initially, she worked in the service industry, before moving on to work in guest services as a hostess at Wadakin in 2001. In addition to her focus on sukiyaki (hot pot stew), she also makes sure to provide a relaxed atmosphere where each and every guest can enjoy their meal, engaging them in conversation at opportune times. She keeps up the culinary traditions of this long-standing sukiyaki restaurant to make sure that the quality of their food always shines through.
つやこTsuyako
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Yakiniku Sin
Yakiniku 真
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Wine
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Ushikoi Shibuya Branch
赤身焼肉のカリスマ「牛恋 渋谷店」
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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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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Tempura Ryori Sakura
天ぷら料理さくら
- Kushiro, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Tendon/Tenjyu (tempura bowl)
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朝日 隆仁Takahito Asahi
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Enjoy our tempura using proud ingredients of Hokkaido that is fine for even senior and delicate stomach.
He is from Hokkaido. His dream has come true to be the owner chef of a restaurant specialized in tempura using ingredients from Hokkaido where he was born and raised, as such a restaurant was rare. He harvests ingredients himself in the mountains and ocean by boat, then cooks them into crispy tempura using high-quality oil.
朝日 隆仁Takahito Asahi
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Mikasa Kaikan TEPPANYAKI Yamato Azabujuban Branch
三笠会館 TEPPANYAKI 大和 麻布十番店
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak
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高山 康明Yasuaki Takayama
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Mr. Takayama is a veteran chef dedicated to Teppanyaki cuisine.
This veteran chef has, for 30 years, shown off his skills exclusively in Teppanyaki cuisine at Yamato on 7F of Mikasa Kaikan Main Branch while valuing a spirit of customer service. He now serves as the chef at the newly opened Mikasa Kaikan TEPPANYAKI Yamato in Azabujuban.
高山 康明Yasuaki Takayama
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Sushi Takaya
鮨たかや
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Wine / Sake
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高橋 貴之Takayuki Takahashi
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Mr. Takahashi attracts guests with his seasonal dishes and delicious nigiri, which are made with Edomae techniques and flexible ideas.
He was born in 1974 in Akita, and he is the owner of Sushi Takaya. Growing up with parents who ran a restaurant, he pursued a career in food. He began his training in the Western food department of a hotel in his hometown. Then, he honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant, acquiring both Japanese and Western cooking techniques. At 30, he moved to Tokyo and studied at a sushi restaurant in Tsukiji, where the Central Wholesale Market was located, and mastered the traditions and techniques of Edomae. After gaining experience at a sushi restaurant in Ginza, he opened his current restaurant in 2017 and became independent. With the combined power of cuisine, space, and hospitality, he welcomes guests from both Japan and overseas.
高橋 貴之Takayuki Takahashi
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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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KATSUDON
喝鈍
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Katsudon (fried pork cutlet bowl)
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渡邉 誉Homare Watanabe
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He succeeded his family business as he loved [Katsudon (rice bowl topped with cutlet)] made by his father who is a chef and the first generation of the main branch.
He was born in 1971 in Osaka prefecture. His father is the founder of [KATSUDON], now it is the main branch in Hozenji Yokocho. As he loved his father's [katsudon (rice bowl topped with cutlet)], he naturally decided to succeed his family business, and became a chef. In 1993, the second branch opened in Takimi-koji of Umeda Sky Bldg. and he takes charge of both operation and cooking. He carefully prepares [cutlet] one by one, without using frozen products or synthetic seasonings, with the motto of [domestic ingredients, quick, tasty, cheap]. By strictly following the taste of his father at the main branch, he keeps the tradition of this old-established restaurant.
渡邉 誉Homare Watanabe
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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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Kushitei
串亭
- Koriyama/Shirakawa, Fukushima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot) / Pasta
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真壁 秀明Hideaki Makabe
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From when he first started cooking during his student years, he has continued single-mindedly down a culinary path
He was born in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture on December 29, 1958. From when he was a student, he learned how to cook with what he had available. After that, he apprenticed at places such as hotel restaurants specializing in Western cuisine and restaurants in his hometown. He has worked at [Kushitei] from 2008 to the present.
真壁 秀明Hideaki Makabe
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Sushikappou Ku-kai
寿司割烹空海
- Chiba Station, Chiba
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General
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村木 未来Mirai Muraki
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Born into a family of chefs, Mr. Muraki honed his skills from the age 15 to pursue a career as a sushi chef.
He was born in 1985 in Chiba. Growing up in an environment where many family members and relatives were chefs, he became familiar with cooking from a young age. He began his apprenticeship in Japanese cuisine at the age of 15. After his early years in Ueno and Kinshicho, he honed his skills in various sushi restaurants across Tokyo, including Roppongi, Ginza, Akasaka, and Ebisu. Since April 2019, he has been performing his expert skills at the newly opened Ku-kai. He is known for meticulous work and thoughtful customer service.
村木 未来Mirai Muraki
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Sake to Soba Taihoku
酒と蕎麦 大北
- Matsumoto Station, Nagano
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / Soba (noodles) / General / Sake
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江崎 隆信Takanobu Ezaki
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No compromise in the pursuit of cuisine! Mr. Ezaki is a Japanese artisan chef who pours his sincere love for ingredients.
He was born in 1967 in Nagano. Trained as a chef in Osaka and Tokyo for a long time, he also studied in the Netherlands for six years. After returning to Japan, he moved to his hometown of Nagano, where he is currently the general chef of Taihoku, coordinating the flavor of the entire restaurant. His policy is to treat each ingredient with sincerity and love. By incorporating seasonal produce into his dishes, he brings out the best of it. His efforts to surprise and delight his guests never stop.
江崎 隆信Takanobu Ezaki
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