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Yakiniku Meat Ushio
焼肉ミート牛男
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine
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北本 竜平Ryuhei Kitamoto
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Mr. Kitamoto is a chef with a passion for meat, pursuing new flavors to bring smiles to his guests' faces.
He was born in 1992 in Osaka. Growing up watching his grandfather run a Robata-yaki restaurant, he naturally loved cooking. After building up experience at a Yakitori restaurant and a Japanese restaurant, he realized the charm of meat while working at Yakiniku restaurant in Umeda, Osaka. Since March 2024, he has shown his skills as a chef at Yakiniku Meat Ushio. His driving force is the words "Thank you" and smiles from the guests. He is working hard and enthusiastically at his job, pursuing new tastes daily to provide his guests with a wonderful experience.
北本 竜平Ryuhei Kitamoto
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EL CIELO Kitanozaka Branch
EL CIELO 北野坂店
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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仲井 睦Mutsumi Nakai
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Mr. Nakai is a chef who offers fascinating dishes based on the experience and knowledge he has gained in Italy.
He was born in 1984 in Hyogo. The first time he ate Italian food, he was impressed, which led him to become an Italian chef. In 2018, he went to Firenze, Italy. For four and a half years, he devoted himself to learning everything from Italian regional cuisine to innovative techniques and actively interacted with experienced chefs. In 2023, he opened EL CIELLO with his younger brother. They continue to prepare attractive dishes with perfect teamwork as brothers.
仲井 睦Mutsumi Nakai
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cafe&bar YOKACHORO
cafe&bar YOKACHORO
- Tanba/Kinosaki, Hyogo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Cake / Wine
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角田 大和Yamato Tsunoda
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Using ingredients from Awaji Island and Sasayama, Mr. Tsunoda offers dishes rooted in the local community.
He was born in 1988 in Hiroshima. His involvement in the food and beverage industry began when he worked at a restaurant in the Kanto region that served naturally grown vegetables. At the same restaurant, he gained a wealth of experience in everything from food distribution to restaurant operations. By chance, he moved to Tamba-shi, Hyogo. He owned a farm, served as head chef at a restaurant, and later became independent. Due to a series of events, including the Corona disaster and the relocation of his base to Awaji Island, he temporarily closed his restaurant. In March 2024, he opened "cafe&bar YOKACHORO" at a new location.
角田 大和Yamato Tsunoda
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Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki
神戸鉄板ステーキいわさき
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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岩? 誠Makoto Iwasaki
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Only a chef who is a meat expert with lots of experience can offer such excellent dishes.
Mr. Iwasaki was born in 1980 in Hyogo Prefecture. He has been studying at a teppanyaki restaurant in Kobe City since he was 18. He is currently the owner and chef of Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki. With his knowledge of meat gained in teppan cuisine since his teens, his reliable purchasing sources, and his skills as a chef, he creates precious moments for his guests.
岩? 誠Makoto Iwasaki
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Truffle Restaurant and Bar HIDE OUT
トリュフ料理専門店＆バー HIDE OUT
- Meriken Park, Hyogo
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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岡田 康人Yasuto Okada
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Mr. Okada values the hotel's hospitality and provides attentive service to his guests.
He was born in 1967 in Fukui. Entered employment with the company that manages the Kobe Port Tower Hotel. He learned various jobs, including restaurant work, and was involved in the launch of other hotels. As a chef, he honed his skills mainly in Japanese cuisine but also in Yakiniku and Western cuisine. When HIDE OUT opened in November 2023, he assisted in developing the menu. Now, while being involved in the overall management of the hotel as a board member, he works hard every day to make the restaurant a delight for the guests.
岡田 康人Yasuto Okada
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Kobe Steak Sai Dining
神戸ステーキ 彩ダイニング
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood
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浜崎 剛Go Hamasaki
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Seeing the smiles on the faces of customers and hearing the word "delicious" makes him happy to have chosen this path
A former teacher once taught him that making delicious food is a matter of course. But to make something that has more, the most important thing is one's feelings. Making full use of the techniques and knowledge acquired over 17 years of experience, he continuously endeavors to make dishes that delight his customers.
浜崎 剛Go Hamasaki
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Teppan Yakiniku Steak Mikinao
鉄板焼肉ステーキ樹直
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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大塚 直樹Naoki Otsuka
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Bringing local flavors to the world. Mr. Otsuka's passion for meat produces the best Teppanyaki.
He was born in 1977 in Hyogo. He decided to pursue his career in the culinary field because he cooks part-time and has loved cooking since he was a student. Trained at local restaurants in Kobe. He developed a particular passion for meat dishes and dreamed of opening a steak restaurant. This dream came true in November 2023 when he opened Teppan Yakiniku Steak Mikinao.
大塚 直樹Naoki Otsuka
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Yakiniku Kobe Jushiya
焼肉 神戸十四屋
- Nankinmachi(Kobe Chinatown)/Kyukyoryuchi, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak
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横山 晋也Shinya Yokoyama
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Mr. Yokoyama offers a high-quality yakiniku experience with attention to all ingredients and space.
He was born in 1974 in Hyogo. His experience includes a wide variety of Italian, Japanese, and Asian cuisines and restaurants specializing in steak. He has learned how to present dishes in different genres and handle the ingredients. Currently, he is the owner and chef of the Yakiniku Kobe Jushiya. Besides offering the highest quality Kobe beef, he also tries to create a restaurant where diners can relax and enjoy the yakiniku experience. He provides a high-quality experience, paying particular attention to all ingredients and space.
横山 晋也Shinya Yokoyama
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BALInese Restaurant BUNGA LOTUS
バリニーズレストランBunga Lotus
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Halal,Global/International / Indonesian/South East Asian / Fruit / Others
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I WAYAN BAWAI WAYAN BAWA
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Enjoy the taste of Bali's top hotels in Japan.
Born in Bali in 1985. He started his training with the ambition to become a chef. He gained attention when he became the champion in the 2013 Bali Cuisine Contest, which he challenged with his cooking master. He worked as a chef at resort hotels in the Ubud area of Bali, such as "Naunavila Ubud" and "Miravila Ubud". Also, in 2023, he won the championship in the Ubud area cooking contest he participated in as a chef. He came to Japan for the first time in February 2024. He is currently showing off his skills as a chef at [BALInese Restaurant BUNGA LOTUS].
I WAYAN BAWAI WAYAN BAWA
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Sandaya Honten -Yasuragi no Sato-
三田屋本店−やすらぎの郷−
- Sanda, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak
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大野 順司Junji Ono
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Seeing the delight on his customers' faces is what really drove him to become a professional
Born in Hyogo prefecture on November 20th, 1984, he started working part time at Sandaya Honten -Yasuragi no Sato- during his student days. Even though he had no cooking experience, he decided to become a chef because he was interested in cookery and thought that making things would be really worthwhile. He also wanted to see the look of delight on customers' faces when they tried his food. He started his career as a food preparation assistant and learned the basics on the job. He continues to carefully craft every dish as the restaurant's deputy head chef.
大野 順司Junji Ono
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J.S. BURGERS CAFE Kobe Harborland umie Branch
J.S. BURGERS CAFE神戸ハーバーランドumie店
- Harborland, Hyogo
- Hamburger,Western / Parfait / Sandwich / Hamburger
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平野 巡Jun Hirano
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On the world stage, Mr. Hirano is endlessly polishing up his skills and sensibilities as a chef.
He was born in 1978 in the United States. His career as a chef began at the famous French restaurant Pinot Provence in California. He has worked at the Tokyo American Club in Tokyo, Stella Maris, a one-star restaurant in France, and Chilli Padi, an ethnic restaurant in Australia. He also served as a chef for the U.S. Ambassador. He then opened the predecessor restaurant, STANDARD DELI, in 2000 and started J.S. BURGERS CAFE in 2007.
平野 巡Jun Hirano
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Kobe Beef Yakiniku Okatora
神戸ビーフ焼肉 お加虎
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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坂本 敏章Toshinori Sakamoto
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Mr. Sakamoto takes more pride in his passion and commitment to meat than anyone else.
He was born in 1997 in Hyogo. Having loved cooking since childhood, he entered the restaurant industry after graduating. He honed his skills as a chef at GRAND SHARK, a dining bar in Kobe. In May 2023, when Kobe Beef Yakiniku Okatora opened, he joined the company. Under manager Mr. Takayuki Kato and owner Mr. Koji Okamoto, he serves carefully selected beef each day. Having more passion and care for meat than any other person, he prides himself on delighting the eyes and palates of visitors with his flavors and presentation.
坂本 敏章Toshinori Sakamoto
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Cow specialty store Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Sannomiya Branch
雌牛専門店 板前焼肉一牛 三宮店
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Horumon (offal meat)
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尾形 陸Riku Ogata
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In his pursuit of wagyu beef's essence, Mr. Ogata provides guests with unrivaled flavors and experiences.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. He was born in 1993 in Osaka. Since 2018, he has been the representative of 5 branches of Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu, specializing in "Japanese female beef," which is less fatty, light, and pleasant to eat. His policy is to not only provide delicious yakiniku but also value every detail of service. Taking great pride in providing service that makes customers smile before his eyes is the theme of his life; he always takes special care to make the restaurant and its customers happy.
尾形 陸Riku Ogata
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Recette
Recette
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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依田 英敏Hidetoshi Yoda
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Even the unique career, that he was a chef at an old-established eel restaurant, has become his strength.
He was born in 1960 in Osaka. He has a unique carrier as a French chef, as after graduating from a university, he first worked at an old-established eel restaurant with a 90-year history run by his parents, then entered the field of French cuisine. He had training under a French chef at [Le Pond Chel], and succeeded traditional French techniques where the ingredients are carefully and slowly cooked. After that training, he opened [Restaurant re.ci.pi] in 1992, then [Recette] in 2000.
依田 英敏Hidetoshi Yoda
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Nick
Nick
- Nankinmachi(Kobe Chinatown)/Kyukyoryuchi, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak
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錦 昭光Akimitsu Nishiki
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Mr. Nishiki is an ambassador of Kobe Beef, fascinating people with meat that only a butcher store can provide.
He was born in 1980 in Kobe. He is a chef full of love for his hometown who decided to open Nick out of a desire to convey the appeal of Kobe beef. In addition to selling meat as a butcher store, he has also set up an eat-in space for people to casually enjoy meat, showing a new way of being a meat shop. Not only does he sell carefully selected meats, including Kobe beef, but he also attracts attention for his style of cooking meat of the visitor's choice in the shop.
錦 昭光Akimitsu Nishiki
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Originator of Teppanyaki Steak Misono, Kobe Main branch
元祖鉄板焼ステーキみその神戸本店
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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元谷 和之Kazuyuki Motoya
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Without undermining the taste of Misono, the chef fuses French cuisine with the Japanese traditional teppan cuisine.
Born in Hiroshima prefecture in 1960. Studied abroad in France after graduating from the Tsuji Culinary Insitute of Abe Osaka. Took lessons in authentic cooking. Upon returning to Japan, began work at a Suntory affiliated Western-style restaurant for around seven years, gaining experience as a deputy chef. After retiring, made a fateful visit to the "Misono Restaurant Osaka." Currently testing skills at the "Misono Restaurant Kobe" after becoming fascinated by Teppanyaki. With 33 years of experience, now focusses upon cultivating the next generation and plays a role in leading the junior chefs.
元谷 和之Kazuyuki Motoya
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Ca sento
Ca sento
- Motomachi, Hyogo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish / European
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福本 伸也Shinya Fukumoto
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An athletic-oriented chef, not sport-oriented nor too stoic.
He was born in 1978 in Kobe. Since he was 15 years old, he has kept improving his skills as a chef. He went to Europe in 1998 and trained for 8 years in Italy and Spain. At the age of 26, he worked as a chef at [Ca sento], a renowned restaurant in Balencia, Spain that has the same name as his current restaurant. During this period, he has found his current policy that a chef shouldn' t be an egoistic artist, but has to be a part of a team. After coming back to Japan, he opened his own restaurant in 2008.
福本 伸也Shinya Fukumoto
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Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi
炭焼きステーキとワイン obiobi
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Italian,Italian/French / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Italian
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菅 徹Toru Suga
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Heartfelt dishes presenting the best of ingredients.
[Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi] started with a desire to provide delicious food and a comfortable space with selective ingredients and friendly faces. The best of the ingredients, instead of surprise performance, is what [Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi] always strives to create.
菅 徹Toru Suga
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Watahan
わた半
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Steak
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田村 裕文Hirofumi Tamura
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Hoping to create smiles with delicious food from Tamba, Mr. Tamura opened Watahan with his family.
Mr. Tamura was born in 1966 in Osaka and raised in Kobe since the age of 7. At 22, he started his career as a chef at a Teppanyaki (iron griddle cooking) restaurant. He learned about cuisine, customer service, and meat, then opened Watahan in 1993. He has endeavored to create a friendly restaurant with warmth and hospitality for his guests. As the manager, he and his younger sister are currently looking to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the restaurant's opening, and he is running the restaurant to apprise the new generation of the deliciousness of Sanda beef.
田村 裕文Hirofumi Tamura
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ESPICE
ESPICE
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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江見 常幸Tsuneyuki Emi
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A chef who preserves long-standing traditions while offering the joy of new culinary experiences.
Mr. Tsuneyuki Emi was born in 1981 in Kobe, Hyogo. After training at a famous restaurant in Kobe, he moved to France. He studied at Michelin 3-star Auberge du Vieux Puits in the Languedoc region of southern France and Michelin 3-star Arpège in Paris. Upon returning to Japan, he served at a gastro bar, KNOT, which was awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand three years in a row, and became chef at ESPICE in 2016. With a deep love and respect for his hometown of Kobe, he continues to lead Kobe's French culinary scene.
江見 常幸Tsuneyuki Emi
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