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Gionshinbashi Nakatani

祇園新橋中谷

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine

中谷 一郎Ichiro Nakatani

Over 20 years dedicated to Japanese cuisine! A skilled chef honed in Kyoto's renowned restaurants.

Mr. Nakatani was born in 1975 in Kyoto. Coming from a family that ran a pottery shop, with close ties to chefs from a young age, it was only natural to pursue a career in cooking. This craftsman-like chef spent 20 years honing his skills in Japanese cuisine at renowned hotels and esteemed restaurants in Kyoto. Utilizing his extensive skills and experience, he became independent in October 2015, opening his restaurant, Gionshinbashi Nakatani, in the atmospheric area of Gion. The restaurant's reputation quickly spread through word of mouth, attracting the attention of food enthusiasts.

中谷 一郎Ichiro Nakatani

Teppanyaki Kobe

鉄板焼 神戸

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine

平瀬 和豊Kazutoyo Hirase

Admired the appearance of chefs and entered the world of cooking.

Mr. Hirase was born in 1975 in Hyogo. Influenced by the TV program he watched as a student, he decided to become a chef. Joined a members-only resort hotel and began his career in earnest. Since then, he has continued to hone his skills around Hyogo and the Hokuriku region and joined Teppanyaki Kobe in 2009. Currently, he provides guests with a pleasant experience with his brilliant teppanyaki performances and thoughtful hospitality.

平瀬 和豊Kazutoyo Hirase

Syokudoen Soemon-cho Main Branch

食道園 宗右衛門町本店

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak

黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki

Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.

He was born in 1967 in Miyazaki. After graduating high school, he joined Shokudoen Co., Ltd. and trained in various branches. By the age of 26, he had become the head chef. Subsequently, he served as the head chef and manager at multiple locations. Three years ago, he was appointed executive chef of Shokudoen. Since then, he has been constantly pursuing new "Yakiniku" with innovative ideas and seasonal ingredients while respecting the tradition since the restaurant's establishment in 1946.

黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki

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

岩? 誠Makoto Iwasaki

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

Pontocho Kyoshikian

先斗町 京四季庵

  • Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak

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

SUIPARA #Doutonbori Waffle

SUIPARA#道頓堀ワッフル

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Sweets,Cafe/Sweets / Cake / Parfait / Others

池田 みのりMinori Ikeda

Offers "memorable sweets" that are fun to look at and delicious to eat. 

Ms. Ikeda is from Osaka. She has experience in restaurants in the Osaka area, mainly cafes. Currently, active as a staff member of SUIPARA #Doutonbori Waffle. She offers "memorable sweets" in Dotonbori that look fun to look at, taste good to eat, and come in various attractive variations.

池田 みのりMinori Ikeda

Sazanami

  • Toba/Shima, Mie
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

林 竜次Ryuji Hayashi

He made his middle school dream a reality by becoming a head chef at the young age of 32.

He was born in 1973 and raised in Tokyo. His fascination with professional cooking started in middle school and led him to specialize in the culinary arts during his high school years. He went on to spend seven years studying at several traditional Japanese restaurants, which included Takamura in Roppongi, Egawa in Ginza, and Ajisai in Akasaka. Then, because of a connection he made in Mie Prefecture, he moved there at age 25 to start a job at Sazanami. After seven years on the job, he was promoted to a head chef at the age of 32. He makes his way to local fisheries every morning for fresh ingredients and takes advantage of his veteran skills and judgment to deliver the best food that Toba has to offer.

林 竜次Ryuji Hayashi

Cow specialty store Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Namba Dotonbori Branch

雌牛専門店 板前焼肉一牛 難波道頓堀店

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, 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

AVOCADO HOUSE NAMBA

AVOCADO HOUSE NAMBA

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Mexican/Central American,Global/International / Middle Eastern/Arab / Mexican/Central American / International/Fusion

GION Yamaneko

GION 山根子

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake

泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi

Ms. Izumi is the owner who proposes unique pairings based on her deep knowledge of sake.

She was born in Kyoto. Fascinated by the depth of sake, with its various flavors and aromas, she entered the restaurant business. In 2023, she opened GION Yamaneko as an owner. Since she is a sake expert and used to manage a shochu bar, she has extensive knowledge of pairing with food. She is also a certified senior koji (rice molt) specialist and is familiar with fermented foods, koji foods, and beverages, which is why she is planning to make homemade doburoku (unrefined sake) and amazake (sweet rice drink) at the bar.

泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi

Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu

田原本 マルト醤油

  • Kashihara, Nara
  • Japanese,Japanese / General

大田 雄也Yuya Ota

Offering local gastronomy with ingredients from Nara and MARUTO soy sauce.

Mr. Ota was born in 1981 in Mie. Started his culinary career after graduating from university. With 10 years of cooking experience in Tokyo, he relocated to Nara. He has worked in Japanese cuisine and a café-restaurant using Nara Prefecture's ingredients. In 2021, he became the head chef at Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu. Every day, he goes to the farm to grow, harvest, and cook nearly 150 varieties of vegetables a year. He welcomes guests with dishes that make the most of MARUTO soy sauce and Nara's ingredients.

大田 雄也Yuya Ota

Ca sento

Ca sento

  • Motomachi, Hyogo
  • Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish / European

福本 伸也Shinya Fukumoto

The Chef's Recommendations

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

CHIKICHIKI Temma Branch

CHIKICHIKI 天満店

  • Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
  • Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Wine

大倉 祥幸Yoshiyuki Okura

With a quiet passion and a wealth of experience, Mr. Okura offers a dish made with the utmost attention to "grilling."

He was born in 1985 in Okayama. A part-time job in a restaurant, which he began while still a student, defined his destiny. After graduation, he once found a job in another industry. Still, his passion for the restaurant industry never cooled, and he took up the challenge again. For ten years, he honed his skills at a major yakitori chain restaurant, gaining a wide range of experience in everything from serving to cooking. Currently, he works as a Yakishi (expert in grilling) at CHIKICHIKI Temma Branch. It is his greatest pleasure to hear his guests say, "I'd like another one," as he carefully grills skewers daily.

大倉 祥幸Yoshiyuki Okura

Kyo-no-Yakiniku-dokoro Renzo Karasuma Main Branch

京の焼肉処 蓮蔵 烏丸本店

  • Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

得津 皓平Kouhei Tokutsu

Mr.Tokutsu's interest in cooking led him to take his first steps as a chef.

He was born in 1990 in Kyoto. A part-time job as a student led him to discover the depth and interest of cooking. He started his career as a chef at a Yakiniku restaurant in 2009. Since then, he has honed his skills at Japanese kappo restaurants. He talked face-to-face with the current owner when considering his next career move. The owner's management theory and personality attracted him, so he decided to set up a new restaurant. He was appointed as head chef of Renzo Karasuma, which opened in December 2023.

得津 皓平Kouhei Tokutsu

Coltrane Kyoto Branch

Coltrane 京都店

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Curry,Curry / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Curry / Beer

中西 りえRie Nakanishi

Ms. Nakanishi offers every dish with all her heart.

After working part-time at the affiliated restaurant  Khaos Spice Diner, she became the manager of Coltrane Sanjo Kiyamachi Branch upon the restaurant's opening in August 2021. Her passion for curry never stops, such that she even goes out to eat curry on her days off.

中西 りえRie Nakanishi

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

坂本 敏章Toshinori Sakamoto

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

Waniku Shokudo Wa Wa Wa

和肉食堂WWW −輪 和 笑−

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

石原 大輔Daisuke Ishihara

Mr. Ishihara offers inspiring dishes of freshness and delicacy.

He was born in 1981 in Osaka. Following his childhood dream of becoming a chef, he studied at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka, Kourinbo. After that, he has been working as a chef at Waniku Shokudo Wa Wa Wa. His seasonal course meals are highly acclaimed and attract many fans.

石原 大輔Daisuke Ishihara

Japanese Restaurant Hana-Goyomi

日本料理「花暦」

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sushi

花田 浩之Hiroyuki Hanada

Mr. Hanada is enjoying his life as a chef, realizing the dream that he has been drawing since childhood.

He was born in 1971 in Fukuoka. His love of cooking since childhood led him to dream of becoming a chef in Osaka. To fulfill this dream, he began training as a chef at a catering restaurant specializing in Kyoto-style kaiseki and Japanese cuisine. The restaurant owner-chef introduced him to Mr. Kurosaki, the executive chef at the time, and he joined Hana-Goyomi. Currently, he stands at the forefront as the restaurant's Executive Head Chef for Japanese cuisine.

花田 浩之Hiroyuki Hanada

Cow specialty store Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Namba Higashi Shinsaibashi Branch

雌牛専門店 板前焼肉一牛 なんば東心斎橋店

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, 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

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