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Korean Cuisine Sumibi Yakiniku Ryuchan
韓国料理 炭火焼肉 龍ちゃん
- Hokkaido University, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean / Makgeolli
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朴 炳龍Park Byungyeon
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Mr. Park wants to offer thoughtful dishes made from the traditions of Korea and his experience in Japan.
He was born in 1977 in Korea. His mother runs a restaurant, so cooking has been a familiar part of his life since he was a child. He came to Japan to study in 2000. He continued his exploration of techniques and flavors through 10 years of training at a yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo, where he had a part-time job as a student. After his marriage and wife's pregnancy, he moved to Hokkaido and opened his own restaurant, Ryuchan, in 2011. The cuisine, which combines tradition with a unique sense of style, delivers warmth and excitement to the people who eat it.
朴 炳龍Park Byungyeon
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Sushi Restaurant SAIKA
寿し処 彩華
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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永山 亮Ryo Nagayama
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Mr. Nagayama is a single-minded sushi and Japanese food artisan who fulfilled his longtime dream after finishing his training.
Mr. Nagayama was born in 1977 in Hokkaido. He resolved to become a chef after hearing the praise of customers, who thought his food was delicious, at a part-time job during his school days. These comments gave him joy and a sense of purpose. After graduating high school, he began studying at a sushi restaurant in Otaru-shi. He admired the senior artisans there and started thinking he wanted to have his own sushi restaurant one day. With his 22 years of the learning experience, he struck out on his own. After opening Sushi Restaurant Saika, he also opened Otaru Robatayaki Hakkaku in June 2020. Sushi Restaurant Saika moved to its present location in March 2022 and continues to this day.
永山 亮Ryo Nagayama
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Jyanome Sushi
蛇の目寿司
- Rumoi, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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牧戸 裕太Yuta Makito
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Mr. Makito offers seasonal ingredients selected with keen eyes and the best cooking methods.
He is currently working as a chef at Jyanome Sushi. With its roots in a fresh fish restaurant, Jyanome Sushi is proud of its seasonal ingredients, which are selected with keen eyes for quality. For guests who visit the restaurant for various purposes, Mr. Makito offers excellent dishes that satisfy the five senses, valuing the individuality of the high-quality ingredients.
牧戸 裕太Yuta Makito
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Hokkaido Jingisukan Lemon
北海道ジンギスカン 檸檬
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Whisky
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宮越 瑠花Ruka Miyakoshi
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Ms. Miyakoshi offers the taste of Hokkaido with professional skill, love, and sincerity.
She was born in 1998 and has been the manager of Hokkaido Jingisukan Lemon since its opening in 2024. It is her second store, having previously also served as the manager of an affiliate branch. She has extensive knowledge of ingredients and drinks and makes every effort to share this knowledge with her staff. Through her daily study and information gathering, she deepens her passion for the restaurant's service and hospitality, and her motto is to make it an attractive place for guests. With her cheerful and responsible personality, she works with younger staff members to develop the restaurant.
宮越 瑠花Ruka Miyakoshi
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Yakiniku Kappo Hajime
焼肉割烹はじめ
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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久保 沙佑Sasuke Kubo
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Experienced in many renowned restaurants in Hokkaido, Mr. Kubo proposes special yakiniku along with the producer's passion.
He was born in 2001 in Hokkaido. After experiencing several popular Yakiniku restaurants in Hokkaido, including Shimadaya, Nikudokoro Ginbeko, and Yakiniku Gurumanzu Ito, he joined Yakiniku Kappo Hajime in April 2024. In addition to meat, he offers a wide variety of attractive ingredients from producers throughout Hokkaido to numerous guests.
久保 沙佑Sasuke Kubo
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Miso Senka Ramen Shop TSUBAKI SECOND
味噌専科 麺屋 椿 TSUBAKI SECOND
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen)
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手取 崇Takashi Tedori
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Overcoming his parents' opposition, Mr. Tedori started walking the path of cuisine. He focuses on his 2 restaurants that compete on miso ramen.
Mr. Tedori was born in 1982 in Hokkaido. As a young boy, he loved exercise and baseball. Though his parents wanted him to have a steady job, he was attracted to acquire a special skill. So he started working part-time as a high school student at Hakodate Noodle Kitchen Ajisai. After graduating from a vocational school, he was employed full-time at that same restaurant. While visiting various branches, he was promoted to main branch head when he was 24. After sharpening his general manager and restaurant head skills, he opened Ramen Shop TSUBAKI in 2022. The following spring, he opened the second branch, Miso Senka Ramen Shop TSUBAKI SECOND.
手取 崇Takashi Tedori
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Sushiya no Negami
すし屋の根がみ
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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根上 和義Kazuyoshi Negami
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Mr. Negami was influenced by his father and aimed to walk the path of cuisine. He is a passionate artisan that studied hard due to his passion for sushi.
Mr. Negami was born in 1963 in Hokkaido. Being influenced by his father, who was a chef, he held hopes of becoming a Japanese chef himself one day. After graduating high school, he trained for around 5 years at a sushi restaurant introduced by an acquaintance. Later on, after working at an eat-out chain sushi restaurant, he worked at the famous Susukino restaurant "Sushiya no Yamada," where he polished his skills for over 20 years. Utilizing his steady skill and rich experience, he opened "Sushiya no Negami" in 2010. His carefully made Ezo-mae sushi, which uses the rich ingredients of Hokkaido, is highly praised.
根上 和義Kazuyoshi Negami
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Hakodate Dining Gaya
函館ダイニング雅家
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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築城 明博Akihiro Tsuiki
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His vast knowledge of a range of cuisines, including Japanese, is the backbone of Hakodate Dining Gaya
Born in Hakodate, he enjoyed eating from a young age and developed an interest in cooking. When he was heavily into boxing, he often ate ramen. This prompted him to move to Tokyo to study Chinese cuisine. After that he developed an extraordinary talent for cooking and built up experience and expertise across a range of different culinary styles including provincial cuisine and traditional Japanese cuisine. "What you see and what you eat will be a very powerful thing for a chef," he says. He continues to study cooking by trying dishes at many different restaurants. His expertise and constant self-improvement play a central role in the food served at Hakodate Dining Gaya today.
築城 明博Akihiro Tsuiki
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L'Oiseau par Matsunaga
L'Oiseau par Matsunaga
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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松永 和之Kazuyuki Matsunaga
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With his extensive experience in Japan and overseas, Mr. Matsunaga delivers a relaxing time.
He was born in January 1976 and is a native of Yamaguchi. After graduating from school, he decided to enter the world of cooking and began his career in Osaka. During his seven and a half years at La Rochelle Minami Aoyama in Tokyo, he trained under Mr. Hiroyuki Sakai and Mr. Yoshiaki Ishii and then went to France afterward. For a total of 6 years, he further studied at various restaurants, including Régis Marcon and Le Neuvième Art. After returning to Japan, he opened L'Oiseau par Matsunaga in November 2013. He charms visitors with his gorgeous cuisine.
松永 和之Kazuyuki Matsunaga
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Kaiyotei Koshiji
魁陽亭越治
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Cake
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Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch
和牛黒澤 小樽駅前店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Dojo (loaches) / Crab / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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平尾 哲哉Tetsuya Hirao
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Mr. Hirao learned about cooking, not only the technique but more about what's in it.
He was born in Hokkaido. Started in the restaurant industry at a major Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant. Then, he worked for a wholesale food and tableware company to gain more in-depth know-how about meat. The restaurant he chose was Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch to acquire knowledge and return to the culinary world in earnest. After honing his skills at the main branch, he was transferred to the second restaurant, Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch, which was opened in 2020. Currently, he serves as the manager and head chef.
平尾 哲哉Tetsuya Hirao
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Birra Ristrante GAJA Eniwa branch
ビラ・リストランテ GAJA 恵庭店
- Chitose/Kita-Hiroshima/Eniwa, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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名畑 優樹Yuki Nahata
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Customer's happiness is his happiness!
Mr. Nahata was born in November 1982 in Hokkaido. He has been involved in the restaurant industry for about 20 years, since he was 18 years old. He has taken over from his predecessor, but he will provide his customers the best space and service with his natural cheerfulness and energy! Please feel free to talk to him when you visit the restaurant! All of the employees look forward to serving you!
名畑 優樹Yuki Nahata
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Yakitori Bancho Sapporo Tunagu-Yokocho Branch
やきとり番長 札幌つなぐ横丁店
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese
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名畑 いるかIruka Nahata
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Mr. Nahata wants to introduce delicious local grilled chicken skewers in Nagano prefecture to the people in Hokkaido!
Mr. Nahata was born in 1998 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. After graduating high school, he attended Campbellsville University in Kentucky, United States. He then transferred to the College of Central Florida and graduated. He worked as a manager at Kotoya Japanese restaurant in California for a year after graduation. Still, he came back to Japan due to the pandemic of COVID-19. He has worked as a general manager of Yakitori Bancho and Tebasaki Bancho for Bancho for 2 years.
名畑 いるかIruka Nahata
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Birra Ristrante GAJA
ガヤ 小樽店（Birra Ristrante GAJA）
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) / Horumon (offal meat)
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番場 俊晃Toshiaki Banba
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Since the opening, Mr.Banba has pursued the goal of making his customers smile with delicious food.
Since the opening of GAJA Otaru, he has been a central figure in the dining hall, bringing energy and liveliness to the restaurant. He constantly strives to improve himself as a waiter and chef, all for the sake of the customers' satisfaction. Currently, he oversees several locations, including Otaru, Seizan, and Eniwa, commuting between each. He is continuously pursuing "better service" to further improve the quality of his food and service.
番場 俊晃Toshiaki Banba
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Koshitsu Yakiniku Mikakuen Minami Sanjo Branch
個室焼肉 味覚園 南3条店
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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佐藤 健太郎Kentaro Sato
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Mr. Sato was deeply moved by the cuisine and presentation for wedding ceremonies, which inspired him to pursue a career in the culinary world.
He was born in 1969 in Hokkaido. Impressed by the cuisine and presentation at weddings, he entered the culinary world with a desire to work as a chef at a hotel. After graduating from school, he started working at a hotel and dedicated himself to training as a Western cuisine chef. Later, he further honed his skills at a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant and an izakaya (Japanese pub). In 2021, he joined Mikakuen Minami Sanjo Branch. As head chef, he now creates healing moments for guests, sometimes from the kitchen and sometimes behind the counter.
佐藤 健太郎Kentaro Sato
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Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch
和牛黒澤 本店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Unagi (eel) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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兪 昌日Masahi Yu
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Running the ideal restaurant with a passion for flavor.
Mr. Yu was born in 1964 in the City of Otaru, Hokkaido. Starting in his childhood, he had many opportunities to help in the kitchen of his family's yakiniku restaurant. Although his main job is as director of an entertainment facility and a nursing care facility, he decided to open a restaurant where he would like to eat. After reading more than 300 books on food, he went out to eat both domestically and internationally. After trial and error, he created the basic taste. In 2018, he opened the Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch, and he continues actively working.
兪 昌日Masahi Yu
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Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch
函館海鮮居酒屋 魚まさ 五稜郭総本店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Hokkaido Cuisine
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高野 信子Nobuko Takano
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Knowing everything about ingredients, distribution, and management, she has devoted herself to working for the guests!
She was born in 1985 in Hakodate city. After graduating from Hokkaido Automotive Engineering College, she entered the service industry. She worked hard to open [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Susukino branch] in 2011. From 2012, she worked as the manager at [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Mihara branch]. Since 2016, she has been devoting herself to [improving service quality] for the guests at [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch].
高野 信子Nobuko Takano
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Syunmi Karoku
旬味 鹿六
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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布施 直樹Naoki Fuse
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Mr. Fuse has taken over the taste and the way of being a restaurant from the late proprietor.
Mr. Naoki Fuse was born in 1980 in Miyagi. At the age of 20, he started working as a chef. After learning the basics of cooking at Syunmi Karoku, he contributed to Shunka, located in Goryokaku Tower. After gaining many experiences as a chef, he took over Shunmi Karoku. The restaurant has been supported by not only local people but also a lot of guests since it opened in 2013. He has maintained the tastes many people love and a flexible style that can adjust to various scenes.
布施 直樹Naoki Fuse
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Miracle Yukiya
味楽屡 ゆきや
- Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Soba (noodles) / Curry
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齋藤 行哉Yukiya Saito
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Mr. Saito is pouring his passion into developing safe, healthy food that also accommodates allergies and religious beliefs.
Mr. Saito was born in 1954 in Hokkaido. Losing his mother because of her cancer increased his knowledge about nutrition and oriental medicine. After working for a large agricultural material manufacturer, he became a member of the Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad for Niseko town in 2011. In November 2012, he established Niseko Food Commission Workers Collective, which makes and sells products made from rice flour from Niseko. Next month, he opened Miracle Yukiya. He serves safe, healthy, and tasty dishes to give guests a "fun experience having dishes together at the same table."
齋藤 行哉Yukiya Saito
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Hakodate Kaisen Izakaya Yan-shugyoba Nidaime Shoueimaru
函館海鮮居酒屋 ヤン衆漁場二代目昌栄丸
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shochu
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前田 秀喜Hideki Maeda
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Mr. Maeda takes pride in freshly caught local fish and devotes his life to providing delicious beach cuisine.
He was born in 1958 in Hokkaido. Growing up watching his father, a fisherman, he also engaged in fishing in Hokkaido aboard the fishing boat Shoueimaru. His father founded a restaurant in Hakodate, hoping to serve local fresh fish dishes. Inspired by that, he became fascinated with the work of a chef and opened his restaurant in Goryokaku, Hakodate, in 1994 under the name "Nidaime (second generation)." Since then, he has devoted himself to purchasing in Minami-Kayabe, maintaining fish in the fish tank, and his knife-handling skills. The restaurant moved to Matsukaze-cho in 2016. His signature beach cuisine and cool hospitality attract locals and tourists.
前田 秀喜Hideki Maeda
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