1341 - 1360 of 1799 chefs
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Imomatsu Kita-bekkan
いも松北別館
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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國頭 敏Satoshi Kunito
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A chef who provides "Dishes that make people happy" every day.
Mr. Kunito was born in 1979 in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto. He worked at a Japanese restaurant with only counter seating for five years. Then, after working at a restaurant specializing in vegetables and a visually appealing workplace used for wedding banquets, he became the head chef at Imomatsu. Since he entered this world with a desire to provide happiness through food, he now creates dishes that are particular about appearance, taste, and everything else, based on the concept of "high quality all-you-can-eat and drink."
國頭 敏Satoshi Kunito
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SALONE 2007
SALONE2007
- Yokohama Motomachi/Yamashita Park, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Wine / Italian
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細田 健太郎HONDA KENTARO
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Studying at the restaurant with the food he fell in love with, turning his dream of becoming a chef into reality
He was born in Tochigi prefecture in 1981. After graduating from high school, he worked at places such as a hair salon in Harajuku. One day, he was deeply impressed by the food at an Italian restaurant (currently "Biodinamico") that a foodie acquaintance brought him to. He decided to enter that restaurant, and trained for a year and a half there. Subsequently, he transferred to an affiliated restaurant, "SALONE 2007", which had been open for half a year. He rubbed shoulders with chefs and members of the staff, many of whom had returned from Italy, while studying there, and rose to take on part of the responsibilities of a sous chef in 2012. Currently, he operates the kitchen by himself as a chef.
細田 健太郎HONDA KENTARO
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Atsugi Tachibana
厚木 たちばな
- Hon-Atsugi/Atsugi, Kanagawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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毛利 裕太Yuta Mouri
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He joined the restaurant with a part time job, staying on to become a chef
Chef Mori was born in Kanagawa prefecture on June 5th, 1992. He casually joined Atsugi Tachibana for part time work after being invited by a friend. Fascinated by the depth of Japanese cuisine, decided to become a chef. Chef Mori says that it is only natural for chefs to prepare delicious cuisine, and he is strict on himself and always has a high sense of awareness as a professional. Every day he continues to pursue cuisine that is not just delicious, but also impresses his customers and remains in their memory.
毛利 裕太Yuta Mouri
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Sushidokoro Yamamoto
鮨処 やま本
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General
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横田 駿Suguru Yokota
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Offering heartwarming hospitality with passion and skill, Mr. Yokota is a sushi chef aiming for the world.
He was born in 1995 in Osaka. Originally a rugby player, he met Sushidokoro Yamamoto's owner when he dreamed of living abroad. Fascinated by the words, "A sushi chef can work anywhere in the world," he became an apprentice in 2019. Steadily and diligently, he continues to hone his skills and never compromises, even in customer service. To see the glowing smiles of the guests in front of him, he sincerely cares for each one of them, providing courteous hospitality every day.
横田 駿Suguru Yokota
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Fuji
ふぢ井
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel)
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筬島 浩之Hiroyuki Osajima
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He took on the family specialty of eel cuisine and earned a star with his highly regarded restaurant
Mr. Osajima was born in Fukuoka in 1958, and in 1979 his parents established an unagi (eel) restaurant named Fuji. At age 28 Mr. Osajima stepped in for his parents to start managing Fuji, and then in 2014 the restaurant earned a star from a distinguished restaurant guide covering Fukuoka and Saga. As the second generation owner and head chef, Mr. Osajima devotes his time and energy to creating a cozy restaurant for guests to enjoy fine quality unagi.
筬島 浩之Hiroyuki Osajima
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Men Urayama Sakae Main Branch
麺うら山 栄本店
- Fushimi, Aichi
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles)
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青山 耕士Koji Aoyama
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The leader of Men Urayama, serving delicate flavors piping hot.
After obtaining a chef's license, Mr. Aoyama started working as a manager at Men Urayama. He offers beautiful and delicious ramen every day, using the broth created by the chefs at Sushi Urayama, carefully boiling the noodles, and delicately arranging the toppings. He is passionate about one of Men Urayama's specialties: providing "a bowl of soup that can be eaten hot to the last" with great care and attention to detail.
青山 耕士Koji Aoyama
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Yakiniku Tokugawaen Hisaya-odori branch
焼肉 徳川苑 久屋大通店
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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中島 惇平Junpei Nakashima
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Mr. Junpei Nakashima surprises and impresses guests with his splendid cuisine, space, and service.
Mr. Junpei Nakashima was born in 1995 in Saga Prefecture. He grew up near a ranch and his relatives ran a meat processing plant, so he was familiar with beef and naturally decided to become a chef. He graduated from a culinary school and then joined Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel. After that, he actively worked at Teppan Dining Shu Sakae & Meieki branches, and also became the manager of Steak Taka. Currently, he is active at Yakiniku Tokugawaen Hisaya-odori branch, working hard to create the best space and offer exquisite cuisine that continuously surprises and impresses the guests.
中島 惇平Junpei Nakashima
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Torisei Shijo Kiyamachi Branch
鳥せゑ 四条木屋町店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Nabe (hot pot)
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川端 清則Kiyonori Kawabata
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This reliable restaurant head continues to hone his skills seriously and is good at cooking and hall management.
Mr. Kawabata was born in 1964 in Nagasaki. Because he liked making food, naturally, he entered the world of dining. He has continued to hone his skills for nearly 40 years at Torisei, where he began his long career as a chef. It has been around 30 years since he transferred to Torisei Shijo Kiyamachi Branch. He is their longest-serving member and works hard as a dependable restaurant manager. He is skilled as a chef, also in hall management, and works hard with his bright and serious staff to create a lively restaurant.
川端 清則Kiyonori Kawabata
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SZECHWAN RESTAURANT
四川飯店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Szechuan,Chinese / General / Chahan (fried rice) / Szechuan
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菅 浩憲Hironori Kan
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He hands down the traditional taste to the next generation.
He was born in 1962 in Ehime prefecture. After graduating from a culinary school, he entered [SZECHWAN RESTAURANT] in 1981. He started working at the Hiroshima branch, then accumulated training in other branches as well. In 1993, he became the master chef at the Kokura branch when it opened. He was also involved in opening the Matsuyama, Takamatsu, and also with the current Hakata branch in 2011.
菅 浩憲Hironori Kan
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Uosakaba Pin
魚酒場ピン
- Jinbocho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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田中 翔Sho Tanaka
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Displaying his talent with creative dishes that can only be found at Pin
Chef Tanaka was born in Tokyo in 1985. After gaining four years' experience working for the first Pin restaurant, Tachinomi Pin, and its second location, Bistro Pin, he became chef at Uosakaba Pin, the restaurant's third iteration. Utilizing his strength in creative cuisine with a Western-style taste, he strives for beauty in both flavor and presentation.
田中 翔Sho Tanaka
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ROSEMARY'S TOKYO
ROSEMARY’S TOKYO
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / General / Italian / Cake
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鈴木 雅人Masato Suzuki
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He arranges authentic Italian cuisine with a N.Y. style refinement, to offer the same taste as the main branch in N.Y.
He was born in 1979 in Saitama prefecture. He found the charms of ingredients and cooking through his job related to cooking, then became a chef. He worked as the master chef at restaurants, mainly Italian, operated by Cafe Company Inc. In 2015, he accumulated further experience at an authentic Italian restaurant in Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. In 2016, he became the kitchen chief at [ROSEMARY'S TOKYO], the first branch of [ROSEMARY'S] in Japan. Currently, he reproduces the authentic taste of Italian cuisine arranged the N.Y. way, making use of his training at the main branch in N.Y.
鈴木 雅人Masato Suzuki
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Teppanyaki Bian Shinagawa-Takanawa
鉄板焼 美安 品川高輪
- Shinagawa, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak / Wine
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加藤 信也Shinya Kato
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Mr. Kato is a chef who says he wants to increase the number of branches and spread the taste of the restaurant.
He was born in January 1972 in Tokyo. His love of cooking began as a child, and he used to make hamburger steak with his mother. Having had a part-time job at a family restaurant, he pursued a career in cooking. He has 11 years of experience at the Takanawa Prince Hotel, 3.5 years at a members club in Aoyama, and 1 year at Teppanyaki Kaoru in Nishi-Azabu. Today, he is motivated to improve his skills daily so that more and more customers can enjoy his food.
加藤 信也Shinya Kato
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Hanabishi
花菱
- Iwade/Kinokawa/Hashimoto, Wakayama
- Japanese,Japanese
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大岡 正敬Masayoshi Ooka
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As the fourth-generation owner of a long-established family business, he is preserving his family's tradition and skills
Born in Wakayama prefecture in 1949, he is the fourth generation of his family to run this long-established restaurant that specializes in Mount Koya cuisine. He has inherited the restaurant, tastes, and techniques of his father and is preserving them for the modern era. Hanabishi is the finest purveyor of Mount Koya cuisine. Mr. Oka is extremely knowledgeable about all types of Japanese gastronomy, including shojin ryori (simple, vegetarian, Buddhist meals) and kaiseki (traditional Japanese course menu). He believes in working diligently and sparing no effort. He even makes a separate batch of broth for vegetarian dishes. He is trusted by both local regulars and new customers visiting the area as tourists.
大岡 正敬Masayoshi Ooka
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Bistro AUX AMIS
ビストロ オザミ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Hamburger Steak / Wine
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植田 良平Ryohei Ueda
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He offers the sense of the season on his dishes, making the best use of the original tastes of ingredients.
He was born in 1985 in Osaka prefecture. After graduating TSUJI Culinary Institute in Osaka, he worked at Hiramatsu Inc., and he accumulated training at a restaurant in Osaka, then entered AUX AMIS World Co. LTD.. After accumulating experience at [Paris-no-Wine Shokudo] in Higashi Ginza, he became the master chef at the current [Bistro AUX AMIS] in 2018. Seeking for sophisticated French cuisine, he creates high-quality dishes with a warm atmosphere, with his cooking teqhniques to bring out the savory tastes of seasonal ingredients.
植田 良平Ryohei Ueda
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Sushi Yoshida
鮨 よし田
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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吉田 健司Kenji Yoshida
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A sushi chef who truly values the ability to socialize with guests face to face
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1969, from a young age Mr. Yoshida knew that he wanted to work in a profession that made people feel happy and delighted. He set his sights on becoming a sushi chef in particular, since he wanted to interact with customers each day and see them smile, rather than be isolated in a kitchen. He started his career at a sushi restaurant in his hometown of Kurume, and then after 8 years there he moved on to Japanese cuisine and other styles to build up his culinary repertoire. After that in June of 2005 he was in a position to make his dreams a reality by setting out independently to open Sushi Yoshida. Today you can find him there showcasing his talents as owner and head chef.
吉田 健司Kenji Yoshida
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Ryowa Daido
料和 大道
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sake / Shochu
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大道 慎吾Shingo Daido
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With a reputation for performance and finesse, this artisan of Japanese cuisine coaxes the essential flavors from his ingredients
Born in January 1977 in Hyogo Prefecture, Chef Daido has had an interest in cooking since childhood, and began pursuing a future as a chef once he finished high school. With help from a friend, he got a job cooking at Arima Onsen, a food-focused hot springs ryokan, where he spent six years mastering techniques of Japanese cuisine. He then acquired even more experience working at several restaurants in the Sannomiya district of Kobe. He says, "I strive to prepare food that respects the ingredients, and makes the best use of their essential qualities." He creates dazzling dishes with the delicate mindfulness distinctive of Japanese cuisine, emphasizing inherent flavors and freshness.
大道 慎吾Shingo Daido
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restaurant Artisan
restaurant Artisan（レストラン アルティザン）
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Cocktail
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佐藤 剛Tsuyoshi Sato
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Mr. Tsuyoshi Sato offers addictive savory dishes with a strong impact.
He was born in 1972 in Niigata prefecture. After working part time at a steak house, he entered [Atsugi Royal Park Hotel]. In his 4th winter there, he was fascinated with the high-quality cuisine and speediness of Phillipe Batton who was visiting Japan for a hotel fair. Then he trained at a renowned French restaurant in Japan, and went to France. After returning to Japan, he opened [restaurant Artisan] in 2000 in Naha city. In 2007, he closed the restaurant to go to Tokyo. In 2018, he reopened the restaurant in Nihon-odori, Yokohama.
佐藤 剛Tsuyoshi Sato
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Que bom!
Que bom！ （キボン）
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Other countries,Global/International / General / Brazilian/South American / International/Fusion
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青山 ブルース アレキサンドレAOYAMA BURUSU AREKISANDORE
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Wishing to bring the great taste of churrasco to the people of Japan
Even with a lot of experience he continues to feel, "the job for a churrasco takes not only technique but also creativity, intelligence, and many other elements." He exercises his skills in the kitchen with the hope of bringing to the Japanese people the great taste of churrasco by which he himself had been captivated. "I love this job," he says, with a bright smile. He also does not forget to provide lively entertainment so that the customers can feel the cheerful energy of Brazil as well as its cuisine.
青山 ブルース アレキサンドレAOYAMA BURUSU AREKISANDORE
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Din Tai Fung
鼎泰豊（ディンタイフォン）
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Dim Sum,Chinese / Gyoza (dumplings) / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Taiwanese
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羽田野 正法Masanori Hatano
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The dim sum chef brings life into each xiaolongbao (Eastern Chinese steamed bun).
He was born in 1984 in Fukuoka prefecture. In his school days, he worked part time at a restaurant and found that it was fun to impress people with food. After entering the cooking field, he has been working at [Din Tai Fung] since 2011. He mastered xiaolongbao (Eastern Chinese steamed bun) through his training at the main branch in Taiwan, then has actively worked as the master chef since 2016. He respects each of the procedures to make xiaolongbao, such as size, shape, and thin dough, to bring them life.
羽田野 正法Masanori Hatano
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Villa della Pace
Villa della Pace
- Nanao, Ishikawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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平田 明珠Meiju Hirata
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A career in cooking that contributes to the lives of local producers.
Born in 1986 in Tokyo. He studied public administration at university and took a job in a corporation before pursuing his culinary career. He experienced working at several Italian restaurants in Tokyo to train his cooking skills. After meeting with many producers and visiting their local farms, his desire to open his place near the farm grew strong and decided to move to Nanao city in Ishikawa prefecture. He is currently the owner chef at Villa della Pace, displaying his skills before the guests.
平田 明珠Meiju Hirata
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