261 - 280 of 1837 chefs
-
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)
-
![]()
金 太河Taeha Kim
-
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
-
-
Kitano Tenmangu Niku to Niwa MATSUO
北野天満宮 肉と庭 まつを
- Kyotogosho/Nishijin, Kyoto
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Steak
-
![]()
木村 勇太Yuta Kimura
-
A chef who has traveled throughout Japan, exploring and researching local specialties from various regions.
Mr. Kimura was born in Kyoto. In his 20s and 30s, he traveled across Japan, exploring and researching local specialties. In 2019, he joined Nikuryori Matsuojuku, a restaurant opened by his father. In July 2023, he took over the restaurant from his father and reopened it as Kitano Tenmangu Niku to Niwa MATSUO.
木村 勇太Yuta Kimura
-
-
Wagyu Yakiniku Kakunoshin Roppongi Branch
和牛焼肉 格之進 六本木店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
-
![]()
柏木 悠希Yuki Kashiwagi
-
Mr. Kashiwagi was fascinated by food and beverage and jumped into the food industry. He now leads the restaurant as a manager.
Mr. Kashiwagi was born in 1997 in Tokyo. He originally liked food, and he was interested in it. The thought that he wanted to be a motivation to serve dishes or provide services to amuse the guests in the restaurant industry, he chose his career to work in the food industry. He joined the company and gained training in "Kakunoshin F." He was transferred to "Wagyu Yakiniku Kakunoshin Roppongi Branch" in 2021 and became a manager in 2023.
柏木 悠希Yuki Kashiwagi
-
-
Shinsaibashi Sushi Tvern Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri
心斎橋寿司居酒屋おやじ最後の握り
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
-
![]()
梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
-
Mr. Kajiwara has realized his dream of working as a Japanese food chef since childhood.
He was born in 1978 in Oita. Since elementary school, he naturally decided to pursue a career in cooking. He entered a high school that offered courses related to cooking. After graduation, he trained for two years at a local restaurant in his hometown of Oita. Following that, he moved to Osaka and dedicated three years to honing his culinary skills. Through connections in the culinary world, he met the current owner. Today, he continues his culinary journey as a chef at Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri.
梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
-
-
Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho Dai Nagoya Building Branch
ひつまぶし名古屋備長 大名古屋ビルヂング店
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel)
-
![]()
青木 陽一Yoichi Aoki
The Chef's Recommendations -
Aim to become the specialist in eel cuisine by impressing with appeal of eel
He was born on January 1, 1981 in Aichi Prefecture. Worked part-time in the main restaurant at age 16. He began to take an interest in the profound taste of Japanese eel as he was working and thus decided to specialize in it. With his love for cooking since young, he was recommended by his father to enroll in a cooking school.After graduation, he became an employee of Bincho. After gaining experience working in the main restaurant for 3 years, the Lachic blanch for 10 years, and the Esca blanch for 2 years, he was transferred to the current Dai Nagoya Building Restaurant. As a specialist in eel cuisine, he continues to polish his skills on a daily basis.
青木 陽一Yoichi Aoki
-
-
Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei
炭焼うな富士 大丸京都別邸
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
-
![]()
田中 喬也Takaya Tanaka
-
Mr. Tanaka roasts extra-large blue eels with a red flame and serves the finest eel dishes.
He was born in 1985 in Mie. A head chef at Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei. When he was a child, he discovered the joy of cooking when his family praised the food he cooked for them. At 18, he decided to become a professional and joined the Kaburaya Group, which operates the current restaurant. He is particularly excellent in the highly skilled techniques of opening the belly of the eel and char-grilling it over charcoal, for which he was appointed to his current position at the time of the restaurant's opening in September 2023.
田中 喬也Takaya Tanaka
-
-
Horutanya Sakae Branch
ほるたん屋 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
-
![]()
榊間 周平Shuhei Sakakima
-
Mr. Sakakima offers impressive dishes with the miracle of local ingredients. The taste of Gifu captivates the world.
Mr. Sakakima was born in 1988 in Tokyo. While living in Tokyo, he visited Gifu and decided to pursue a career in food after having a meal at Amiyaki-tei. After that, he moved to Gifu and trained at Amiyaki-tei, which he longed for. In 2019, he started a new challenge at Horutanya. In 2023, he moved to the current restaurant, Horutanya Sakae Branch, managing the restaurant as a restaurant manager.
榊間 周平Shuhei Sakakima
-
-
USHIHACHI Akihabara Branch
USHIHACHI 秋葉原店
- Akihabara, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
-
-
-
-
Shutei Hokura
酒亭穂椋
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
-
![]()
村田 京介Kyosuke Murata
The Chef's Recommendations -
Mr. Murata offers dishes that preserve tradition while incorporating seasonal ingredients to cater to contemporary tastes.
He was born in 1982 in Tokyo. During his student years, he worked part-time at Tempura Yamanoue, where he discovered the allure of Japanese cuisine and sake. This experience inspired him to enroll in a culinary school, motivated by his determination. After graduating, he honed his skills and knowledge at a kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo. He then worked for many years at Kanda Shinpachi, building a career as a chef. In 2015, he opened Shutei Hokura in Shimbashi.
村田 京介Kyosuke Murata
-
-
Kyoto Kushidokoro Azumaya
京都串処東屋本店
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
-
![]()
清水 義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu
-
Serves high-quality yakitori and kushiage along with sake from all of Kyoto's breweries.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1976 in Osaka. He entered the industry by starting a small bar because he was fascinated by the food and beverage business, where he could bring smiles to guests' faces by serving delicious food. Opened Azumaya in Daikoku-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, and gained popularity. With the area's development, the restaurant moved to its current location. In addition to high-quality yakitori and kushiage skewers, the restaurant is favored widely for its extensive lineup of drinks, including sake from all the breweries in Kyoto City.
清水 義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu
-
-
Yakiniku & Shabu-shabu Matsusaka
焼肉＆しゃぶしゃぶ 松坂
- Tenmonkan/Bayside, Kagoshima
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
-
![]()
松元 享芳Takayoshi Matsumoto
-
Aiming to provide services that meet the needs of many guests.
Mr. Matsumoto was born in 1986 in Kagoshima. He gained experience in izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) and Japanese restaurants, learning various skills from management to culinary know-how. With his experience on-site, he focuses on managing restaurants to meet customer needs. On July 11, 2024, he reopened the long-established yakiniku restaurant founded in 1971 as Yakiniku & Shabu-shabu Matsusaka. Based on the knowledge and skills accumulated, he continues to take on new challenges with a view to opening new restaurants in the future.
松元 享芳Takayoshi Matsumoto
-
-
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
-
![]()
楠元 益夫Masuo Kusumoto
-
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
-
-
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
-
-
-
-
Beef Cutlet Restaurant Kou Shu Ya
牛かつ専門店 甲州家
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet),Japanese / General / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Japanese Beef Steak
-
![]()
和智 まみMami Wachi
-
Welcoming guests from Japan and abroad warmly at the foot of Mt. Fuji.
Ms. Wachi is the manager of Kou Shu Ya. As the area is a popular tourist destination for many guests from overseas, the restaurant responds to a wide range of guests by introducing multiple languages to the menu list while respecting the Japanese style, such as Japanese-style costumes. She warmly welcomes the many guests visiting the foot of Mt. Fuji, beyond the barriers of language and culture.
和智 まみMami Wachi
-
-
THE WAGYU BROTHERS
THE WAGYU BROTHERS
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Hamburger,Western / American / Steak / Hamburger
-
![]()
菊池 航Wataru Kikuchi
-
Maintaining a passion for burgers and a commitment to ingredients and cooking methods.
Mr. Kikuchi was born in 1991 in Tokyo. Being involved in a creative izakaya as an opening staff member when he was 20 years old, he was attracted to the world of cuisine. After that, he worked at an izakaya for four years, where he also took on the role of manager. Then, attracted by American cuisine, especially hamburgers, he worked four years as a manager at a restaurant specializing in hamburgers. In the meantime, he decided to open a burger restaurant in Asakusa with an offer from his brother, and the brothers opened THE WAGYU BROTHERS on November 11, 2024.
菊池 航Wataru Kikuchi
-
-
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
-
![]()
番場Banba
-
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
-
-
Hakata Unagiya Fujiuna Tenjin Main Branch
博多うなぎ屋 藤う那 天神本店
- Daimyo, Fukuoka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
-
![]()
竹井 宏Hiroshi Takei
-
Mr. Takei is a chef who honed his skills in Fukuoka, offering meticulously prepared eel dishes in Tenjin.
He was born in 1984 in Oita. His career has been developed at restaurants in the Fukuoka area, where many popular restaurants are located. He has honed his skills as a chef, mainly in Japanese cuisines, such as kappo and yakitori restaurants. Currently, he works as a chef at Hakata Unagiya Fujiuna Tenjin Main Branch. With a commitment to bringing smiles to more people through food, he offers meticulously prepared eel dishes in Tenjin, a bustling district representing Kyushu's vibrant dining scene.
竹井 宏Hiroshi Takei
-
-
Tsumuguito
つむぐいと
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Fugu (blowfish) / Wine / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
-
![]()
濱根 健太郎Kentaro Hamane
-
Exploring Japan's finest fish delicacies, Mr. Hamane fascinates diners with blissful courses of pufferfish & blackthroat seaperch.
He was born in 1974 in Chiba. The Head chef of Tsumuguito. He studied at a kappo restaurant for many years and obtained a fugu chef's license. After gaining further experience at a Japanese restaurant in a foreign hotel in Tokyo, he worked as a chef at a restaurant combining Japanese and Western cuisine. While working as a private chef for celebrities in appreciation of his skills, he had the opportunity to learn the taste of the long-established pufferfish restaurant Yamadaya and explore blackthroat seaperch cuisine. He assumed his current position in August 2024, when the restaurant opened. He offers the finest in high-end seafood delicacies with honesty and integrity in his work.
濱根 健太郎Kentaro Hamane
-
-
Steak House Nakama
STEAK HOUSE NAKAMA
- Onna-son, Okinawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / American / Hamburger Steak / Steak
-
![]()
菱田 和寛Kazuhiro Hishita
-
Nothing motivates him more than the kind words of a customer
Born in February of 1981, his journey to becoming a professional chef was ignited after witnessing his own food bring joy and delight to his friends’ faces. Today he works on developing new and original dishes for the restaurant’s menu that aim to go over and above their customers’ expectations.
菱田 和寛Kazuhiro Hishita
-
-
Koryouri Kayou
小料理 花陽
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
-
![]()
飯島 重子Shigeko Iijima
-
Offering the finest hospitality with homemade dishes with love and exquisite sake.
Ms. Iijima was born in 1972 in Saitama. She has loved cooking since childhood and dreamed of opening a cozy, family-style eatery. After gaining 10 years of experience in hotel service, she worked in various establishments such as clubs, small restaurants, and galleries in Ginza. In March 2024, she opened her own place, Koryouri Kayou. She offers the finest hospitality with handmade, heartfelt dishes and exquisite sake.
飯島 重子Shigeko Iijima
-
