Kyoto and Osaka Area Chef search result : Page 7

Sosaku Kushikatsu Bouyatetsu 創作串カツ　坊也哲 Minamisemba, Osaka Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

越智　哲也Tetsuya Ochi

Mr. Ochi, a dedicated Kushikatsu chef, arrived at his unique style of Kushikatsu after training at famous restaurants in Osaka.

He was born in 1991 in Hyogo. Since the age of 18, when he entered the world of Kushikatsu, he has worked exclusively with Kushikatsu. After training at Kushikatsu specialty restaurants in Kita Shinchi, Noda, and other northern areas of Osaka, he is now the owner and chef of Bouyatetsu.

越智　哲也Tetsuya Ochi

Katsuemon 勝衞門 Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Udon (noodles),Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kansai-style Udon (noodles) / Soba (noodles)

安田　達志Tatsushi Yasuda

A restaurant manager offers an elaborate bowl of noodles that is quick and easy to enjoy.

Mr. Yasuda was born in 1977 in Tottori. He originally worked at an affiliated okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) restaurant. After receiving an offer from the owner of the same restaurant, he transferred to Katsuemon, which opened in 2023. He now serves as the restaurant manager, managing various tasks, including cooking and customer service. With his experience working at udon (thick noodles) and okonomiyaki restaurants, he strives to provide satisfying bowls for the busy lunch crowd to those looking for a drink after hours.

安田　達志Tatsushi Yasuda

Kanzenkoshitsu × Shun no syokuzai Nanchi Tempura Teppan NANIWA 完全個室×旬の素材南地天ぷら鉄板菜庭－NANIWA－ Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Japanese Beef Steak

堀之内　一弘Kazuhiro Horinouchi

Mr. Horinouchi is an artisan chef who fascinates many people with his beautiful dishes that tell the story of the ingredients.

He was born in 1966 in Osaka. At the age of 18, he started his career as a chef. He has continued honing his Japanese cuisine skills by studying at various famous restaurants in Osaka Prefecture. Since March 2024, as head chef at NANIWA, he has been serving dishes that bring out the full potential of the ingredients. He pays close attention not only to the taste but also to the appearance of his dishes, attracting many people with his seasonal presentation. He is a passionate chef who always brings enthusiasm and curiosity to his cooking.

堀之内　一弘Kazuhiro Horinouchi

Yakitori to Sousakusumibiyaki Kokoko 焼き鳥と創作炭火焼　こここ Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken

加藤　翔Sho Kato

Charcoal grills connect people. Diverse experiences create a unique taste and sense of wonder.

Mr. Sho Kato was born in 1990 in Kyoto. After graduating high school, he started his culinary journey, gaining ten years of experience at a yakitori restaurant, Yakitori Daikichi. He then broadened his expertise by exploring various culinary fields, including ramen and yakiniku. In March 2024, he fulfilled his dream of opening his own yakitori restaurant, Sumibiyaki Koteppan Kiyamachi, in Kawaramachi, Kyoto. By November, he expanded with a second restaurant, Yakitori to Sousakusumibiyaki Kokoko. As a chef-owner, he continually seeks to discover new culinary delights, drawing from his vast experiences and refined skills.

加藤　翔Sho Kato

Ajiyoshi Sennichimae Branch アジヨシ　千日前店 Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Horumon (offal meat)

中谷　典史Norifumi Nakatani

Ensuring guests' smiles is the top priority. Mr. Nakatani is a manager who offers the delicious flavor of Wagyu beef from Osaka.

He was born in 1983 in Okayama. He jumped into the world of food and beverage after working part-time at a yakiniku restaurant as a student. His pure love for yakiniku eventually led him to join Ajiyoshi Co. He gained experience at all the Osaka City branches and is now Ajiyoshi Sennichimae Branch's manager. The smiles of his guests are his top priority, and he does not compromise on every dish he serves. This spirit is shared with other staff members, creating a comfortable atmosphere throughout the restaurant.

中谷　典史Norifumi Nakatani

Tofu-ya とうふや Ise, Mie Japanese,Japanese / General / Tofu Dishes

千原　昌也Masaya Chihara

His signature crafted tofu cuisine comes backed by years of Japanese culinary training.

He was born in 1969 and grew up in Mie Prefecture. During his childhood, he would catch fish on his own to cook with, which was the beginning of his culinary dreams of becoming a chef. After he graduated from high school, he went on to spend three years in Nagoya to gain experience at the restaurant Nadaman in the Tokyu Hotel. From there, he went back to his hometown in Ise to work with traditional Japanese cuisine at a restaurant named Katsuragawa. After three additional years of training, he went on to spend 10 years working at Sushi Kyu on the historic Okage Yokocho side street. At age 35, he joined Tofu-ya and eventually worked his way up to become a head chef. You can find him there today preparing a wide variety of tofu and other soy-based dishes.

千原　昌也Masaya Chihara

Tenka no Daidokoro, Daiki Suisan, Hachikenya-hama Maguro Stadium 天下の台所　大起水産　八軒家浜　まぐろスタジアム Tenmabashi, Osaka Sushi,Japanese / Sushi

山口　貴司Takashi Yamaguchi

Mr. Yamaguchi is an earnest chef who continues to hone his skills to serve delicious seafood.

He was born in 1987 in Sakai-shi, Osaka. While working at Maguro Stadium, he actively absorbs the techniques and knowledge of his seniors. He visits various restaurants to study the taste and presentation of their food. He pursues not only the taste but also the visual appeal of his dishes, satisfying his guests' taste buds and hearts. He is a chef who is sincerely devoted to his cuisine, honing his skills to maximize the appeal of carefully selected ingredients.

山口　貴司Takashi Yamaguchi

Japanese cuisine Saga SUN MEMBERS Kyoto Saga 日本料理嵯峨　サンメンバーズ京都嵯峨 Sagano/Uzumasa, Kyoto Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine

竹内　千秋Chiaki Takeuchi

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Influenced by Mr. Takeuchi's father, a carpenter, he wanted to have a profession.

He was born in 1983 in Tokushima. Influenced by his father, who is a carpenter, he wanted to learn a vocational skill. Plus, the fact that the manager of his part-time job used to work with Japanese cuisine made him long want to become a Japanese cuisine chef himself in the future. After graduating from school, he became a chef and trained at [XIV Naruto] and had his experiences working for private restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka. Then he became the sous-chef of Japanese cuisine at several restaurants, including [XIV Kyoto Yase Rikyu]. In June 2018, he became the head chef of [SUN MEMBERS Kyoto Saga] until the present.

竹内　千秋Chiaki Takeuchi

Gion Kitagawa Hanbee 祇園　北川半兵衞 Gion, Kyoto Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Others / Japanese Tea

山形　陽Yo Yamagata

Mr. Yamagata, who has experience in customer service in eastern and western Japan, now supports Japan's fascinating food culture experience.

After working as a service person at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo and a bar in Ginza, he moved his career to Kyoto. Then, he worked in a bar in Kyoto and managed an entertainment facility. He has been working at Gion Kitagawa Hanbee since its opening in 2018. As a manager, he supports guests' fascinating food culture experience.

山形　陽Yo Yamagata

Ipponyari 一本槍 Fushimi/Daigo, Kyoto Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish)

山中　宏明Hiroaki Yamanaka

Mr. Yamanaka is the 2nd generation of the family to maintain the same taste and dedication inherited from his father.

He was born in 1969 in Kyoto. His family initially ran a sushi restaurant but changed it to a fugu restaurant. His love of cooking and the fact that he had a vague longing to become a chef after watching his father's back led him to pursue a career in the culinary arts. He trained at kappo restaurants in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, and Tochigi. As the restaurants served fugu depending on the season, he honed his skills in handling the fish. Currently, he is the 2nd generation chef at Ipponyari.

山中　宏明Hiroaki Yamanaka

Cow specialty store Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Kitashinchi Branch 雌牛専門店　板前焼肉一牛　北新地店 Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Horumon (offal meat)

尾形　陸Riku Ogata

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

Tenma Sakaba Sushikin 天満酒場　すし金 Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Oden

竹地　輝昌Terumasa Takechi

Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.

He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.

竹地　輝昌Terumasa Takechi

Table36 テーブル36 Namba, Osaka Buffet,Buffet / General / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)

𠮷田　博人Hiroto Yoshida

Mr. Yoshida's interest in creating things led him to the world of French and Italian cuisine.

He was born in 1969 in Osaka. Being deeply interested in making and creating things, he wanted to express himself through cooking and decided to become a chef. Started his career as a banquet chef at Miyako Hotel Osaka. In 2003, he moved to All-Day Dining in Swiss Hotel Nankai Osaka (former Nankai South Tower Hotel Osaka), where he continued his training. He then became the head chef at Table 36, preparing dishes that make the most of his experience.

𠮷田　博人Hiroto Yoshida

KATSUDON 喝鈍 Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka Japanese,Japanese / Katsudon (fried pork cutlet bowl)

渡邉　誉Homare Watanabe

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

Kobe Koushiya 神戸仔牛屋 Okamoto/Motoyama, Hyogo Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)

イリタIrita

Mr. Irita puts his heart and soul into every slice with the skill he has honed by dedicating himself to Yakiniku.

He was born in 1975 in Osaka. When he was around 24, he started his culinary training after working at a yakiniku restaurant. Since then, he has honed his skills in yakiniku exclusively for more than 20 years. As the manager of Kobe Koushiya, which serves only quality meat, including Kobe beef, he cuts each slice by hand with great care and thought. Respecting the delicacy of the meat, which changes in taste depending on the thickness and the way it is cut, he uses a special cutting method to serve the meat. He is committed to serving delicious meat in its best condition.

イリタIrita

Kyoto Senryou 京都千両 Kyoto Station, Kyoto Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

大森　三夫Mitsuo Omori

Mr. Omori continues to work diligently with each piece of Sushi to bring joy to his guests.

He was born in 1965 in Tochigi. Feeling the satisfaction and joy of making people happy through cooking, he decided to become a chef to bring smiles to many people's faces. After training at an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) and a Sushi restaurant, he acquired solid skills and developed a passion for bringing out the best ingredients. He is currently working as a chef at Kyoto Sen-ryo, which opened in front of Kyoto Station on September 13, 2024. He has a deep love for Sushi, and the thought that goes into every single piece of Sushi brings a smile to the faces of the guests.

大森　三夫Mitsuo Omori

Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana 中華私房菜ハスノハナ Minoo/Nose, Osaka Chinese,Chinese / General / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

木村　重成Shigenari Kimura

Mr. Kimura is a head chef who produces new dishes through diverse experience and hard work.

He was born in 1977 in Osaka. Since childhood, he has helped in the kitchen of his parents' Japanese delicatessen restaurant. After graduating high school, he joined a Sichuan Chinese restaurant in Yokohama. He began his training as a chef and worked tirelessly, even during his sleeping time. At 22, he moved to Kansai and studied Cantonese cuisine at hotels and famous restaurants. He has worked as a head chef in various places. Currently, he is the executive chef of the cooking department of Re-Life Co., Ltd., and since 2023, he has also been the grand chef of Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana.

木村　重成Shigenari Kimura

Italian Restaurant Tavola D'oro イタリア料理　ターヴォラ　ドォーロ Namba, Osaka Italian,Italian/French / Pasta / European / Beer

栗岡　卓佐Takusuke Kurioka

Mr. Kurioka was fascinated by authentic Italian cuisine.

During his student days, he spent time abroad and was fascinated with authentic Italian cuisine, especially the dishes served in ristorantes. After returning to Japan, he studied culinary arts at the Tsuji Culinary Institute. Upon graduation, he honed his skills at Italian restaurants in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.

栗岡　卓佐Takusuke Kurioka

Hokkaido Sakaba Kita-no Kazoku Namba Sennichimae Branch 北海道酒場　北の家族　なんば千日前店 Namba, Osaka Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns

Chukashusai Eigetsu 中華酒菜　瑛月 Tenmabashi, Osaka Chinese,Chinese / General / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Chahan (fried rice)

道浦　涼介Ryosuke Michiura

Mr. Michiura tries to make his restaurant a favorite of many people across the genres of Chinese cuisine.

He was born in 1989 in Osaka. He has worked as a cook in restaurants, mainly izakaya in the Osaka area. Having experienced a wide variety of menus, including Chinese, which is now his main genre, he has expanded his repertoire. Currently, he is the manager of Chukashusai Eigetsu. His goal is to make the restaurant loved by many users, not only Chinese lovers.

道浦　涼介Ryosuke Michiura

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Sosaku Kushikatsu Bouyatetsu

Mr. Ochi, a dedicated Kushikatsu chef, arrived at his unique style of Kushikatsu after training at famous restaurants in Osaka.

Katsuemon

A restaurant manager offers an elaborate bowl of noodles that is quick and easy to enjoy.

Kanzenkoshitsu × Shun no syokuzai Nanchi Tempura Teppan NANIWA

Mr. Horinouchi is an artisan chef who fascinates many people with his beautiful dishes that tell the story of the ingredients.

Yakitori to Sousakusumibiyaki Kokoko

Charcoal grills connect people. Diverse experiences create a unique taste and sense of wonder.

Ajiyoshi Sennichimae Branch

Ensuring guests' smiles is the top priority. Mr. Nakatani is a manager who offers the delicious flavor of Wagyu beef from Osaka.

Tofu-ya

His signature crafted tofu cuisine comes backed by years of Japanese culinary training.

Tenka no Daidokoro, Daiki Suisan, Hachikenya-hama Maguro Stadium

Mr. Yamaguchi is an earnest chef who continues to hone his skills to serve delicious seafood.

Japanese cuisine Saga SUN MEMBERS Kyoto Saga

Influenced by Mr. Takeuchi's father, a carpenter, he wanted to have a profession.

Gion Kitagawa Hanbee

Mr. Yamagata, who has experience in customer service in eastern and western Japan, now supports Japan's fascinating food culture experience.

Ipponyari

Mr. Yamanaka is the 2nd generation of the family to maintain the same taste and dedication inherited from his father.

Cow specialty store Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Kitashinchi Branch

In his pursuit of wagyu beef's essence, Mr. Ogata provides guests with unrivaled flavors and experiences.

Tenma Sakaba Sushikin

Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.

Table36

Mr. Yoshida's interest in creating things led him to the world of French and Italian cuisine.

KATSUDON

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.

Kobe Koushiya

Mr. Irita puts his heart and soul into every slice with the skill he has honed by dedicating himself to Yakiniku.

Kyoto Senryou

Mr. Omori continues to work diligently with each piece of Sushi to bring joy to his guests.

Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana

Mr. Kimura is a head chef who produces new dishes through diverse experience and hard work.

Italian Restaurant Tavola D'oro

Mr. Kurioka was fascinated by authentic Italian cuisine.

Hokkaido Sakaba Kita-no Kazoku Namba Sennichimae Branch

Chukashusai Eigetsu

Mr. Michiura tries to make his restaurant a favorite of many people across the genres of Chinese cuisine.