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Motsunabe Nagamasa Hakata Main Branch
もつ鍋ながまさ 博多本店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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上野 智司Satoshi Ueno
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Mr. Ueno's warm personality and wealth of experience help create a great restaurant atmosphere.
He was born in 1979 in Fukuoka. Through cooking and serving his family since childhood, he learned the joy of making people happy. He entered Fukuoka Culinary Academy to become a chef. After graduation, he entered the world of French cuisine, where he acquired refined techniques and a sense of taste. After gaining further experience at an Izakaya (Japanese-style pub), he joined his current company. Having gained experience at affiliated restaurants, he now serves at the Motsunabe Nagamasa Hakata Main Branch.
上野 智司Satoshi Ueno
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FUJIWARA STEAK HOUSE
FUJIWARA STEAK HOUSE
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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山口 豊Yutaka Yamaguchi
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Mr. Yamaguchi cherishes Japanese food culture and offers dishes to please his guests.
He was born in 1970 in Kumamoto. After graduating from high school, he began working as a hotelier. He worked as a bartender and a waiter in a restaurant. He became interested in cooking and started training as a chef. He worked in various restaurants, such as Japanese, Italian, and Japanese-style pubs. In 2023, he was involved in the opening of the current FUJIWARA STEAK HOUSE and was appointed as head chef.
山口 豊Yutaka Yamaguchi
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Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Hakata Branch
博多もつ鍋 やま中 博多店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Sake
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冨永 隆二Ryuji Tominaga
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Mr. Tominaga conveys the ideas and techniques he has cultivated to his successors and maintains high-quality flavor at this long-standing restaurant.
Mr. Tominaga was born in 1969 in Saga and came to Fukuoka for his higher education. Although he had never eaten Motsunabe (offal hotpot) before then, he was captivated by the outfits at Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka and joined as a part-time hall staff. After that, he started his career as a chef while working other jobs. At the time, motsunabe was not very well known, but he worked hard to convey how delicious it was. He focused on honing his skills and was also involved in restaurant launches. As restaurant administrator and manager, he supervises all branches.
冨永 隆二Ryuji Tominaga
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Kumamoto Prince Garden Yamamuro Okubo Branch
熊本プリンスガーデン山室大窪店
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Salad
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宮本 崇Miyamoto Takashi
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Mr. Miyamoto became a chef, so he could use all the experience gained in the past.
Mr. Miyamoto was born in 1971 in Kumamoto. Having originally worked in meat processing and sales, he decided to enter this field because he wanted a job where he could use his experience. He chose to be a chef and had the opportunity to join Kumamoto Nurubon Garden Yamamuro Okubo, where he learned all the knowledge about cooking. In 2015, he was selected as a chef and has worked in this role ever since. With years of experience, he can select top-quality ingredients. His discerning eye and skillful hands make exceptional dishes that receive praise.
宮本 崇Miyamoto Takashi
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Yufuin Sansyorou
ゆふいん山椒郎
- Yufuin(Yufu), Oita
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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山田 竜也Tatsuya Yamada
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To be a chef who always connects with his customers
Born in 1988 in Fukuoka, Tatsuya started his culinary career after graduating high school at 18. He had the opportunity to apprentice to Kenichi Shine, who was the head chef at the ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) "Soan Kosumosu." While studying under Kenichi, he learned everything about working in a kitchen from scratch, including skills and mindset. In 2013, Kenichi opened "Sansyouryou," and a year later, Tatsuya transferred there to work with him. By 2018, Tatsuya had become the head chef and manager. With an unwavering interest in food, he continues to surprise and entertain his guests with his cooking every single day.
山田 竜也Tatsuya Yamada
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Jukusei-zushi Koshiro
熟成鮨 光史郎
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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菅 浩一郎Koichiro Suga
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A chef who started a Sushi chef career after experiencing traditional Japanese cuisine.
Mr. Koichiro Suga was born in 1972 in Fukuoka Prefecture. He jumped into the food and beverage industry as he was interested in cooking. He started his career at a Japanese restaurant. After that, he improved his skills at ryokans (Japanese-style hotels), hotels, and traditional Japanese cuisine restaurants. Although he has been focusing on Japanese dishes, he also has been studying sushi. At 37, he started working at Tshubakitei in Hotel De Shiki in Kurume City. He then became a manager. After working for about 8 years, he left the company. In December 2017, he opened his own restaurant, Jukusei-zushi Koshiro, as the head chef.
菅 浩一郎Koichiro Suga
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Au Bord d'Eau Fukuoka
オ・ボルドー・フクオカ
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Pasta
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川野 誠児Seiji Kawano
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A skilled chef with a passion for learning who constantly challenges himself.
Mr. Kawano was born in 1975 in Oita Prefecture. Inspired by his mother who worked as a chef, he entered the cooking industry at the age of 18. He learned French cooking techniques while training for over 10 years at the Fukuoka restaurant [Hananoki]. Since then, he has gained experience working as the head chef of the luxury Kagoshima resort, [Tenku no Mori], as well as at various restaurants in Tokyo. At [Au Bord d'Eau Fukuoka], he currently works with the restaurant's sommelier, Mr. Takeuchi, to develop cuisine that pairs well with Bordeaux wine. He also has a wealth of knowledge in topics such as yakuzen (Chinese medicinal cuisine), macrobiotic cooking, Japanese dashi (stock) culture, and nutrition.
川野 誠児Seiji Kawano
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Kaisendokoro Sushi KAITO Mojiko Main Branch
海鮮処・寿司 海人 門司港本店
- Moji, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Sushi
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田中 俊彦Toshihiko Tanaka
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Inheriting his father's passion, Mr. Tanaka has continued to hone his skills as the same chef.
He was born in 1975 in Fukuoka. He entered the culinary world at a restaurant where his father, who was a chef, took him. Starting his training at the age of 15, he devoted himself to the study of Japanese cuisine. After honing his skills at various famous restaurants, mainly in Fukuoka, he joinedKaisendokoro Sushi KAITO Mojiko Main Branch. He continues to create beautiful and delicious dishes, making full use of the skills he has cultivated and his keen eye for discerning ingredients.
田中 俊彦Toshihiko Tanaka
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Motsukou
もつ幸
- Kawabata/Gion, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / Nabe (hot pot) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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松尾 一豪Kazuhide Matsuo
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Growing up in a hotpot restaurant as his playground, he has craftsmanship in his blood.
Mr. Matsuo was born in Fukuoka in 1976. He took over running his parents' restaurant [Motsukou], where he used to play as a child. He joined the family business after graduating from a university, with plans for taking over. Since then he runs the restaurant with his mother, preserving the taste of his predecessor's Offal Hotpot.
松尾 一豪Kazuhide Matsuo
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Matsukaze
日本料理 松風
- Tenjin, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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土井利文Toshifumi Doi
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Beyond the Counter. Artisan techniques connect ingredients and smiles.
Mr. Doi was influenced as a child by his mother, who was very good at cooking and aspired to become a chef. His desire remained unchanged as he grew up, and he studied at a culinary school in the Kansai region, followed by seven years of training at a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Kyoto. With this experience, he returned to Kyushu and joined the Japanese restaurant Matsukaze. He currently supports the restaurant as head chef. What he cherishes are the encounters with the ingredients and the smiles of his guests. He expresses the joy of being exposed to seasonal ingredients on his plate and delivers excitement over the counter through his cuisine daily.
土井利文Toshifumi Doi
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Sushisho Fukuoka Branch
すし笑 福岡店
- Daimyo, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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山元 慎Makoto Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto serves sushi with heart and soul with over 20 years of experience, driven by a childhood yearning.
He was born in 1985 in Miyazaki. As a child, he often went to sushi restaurants with his family for birthdays and other occasions, which inspired him to become a sushi chef. After four years of training in Miyazaki and 18 years of training in Tokyo, Ginza, and Roppongi, he took up his current position. He has a strong desire to please his customers based on his childhood memories, and he always tries to provide thoughtful cuisine and hospitality while using his more than 20 years of experience as a sushi chef.
山元 慎Makoto Yamamoto
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Washoku Takagi
Washokuたか木
- Miyazaki City, Miyazaki
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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高木 悠平Yuhei Takagi
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Mr. Takagi is dedicated to spreading the charm of Miyazaki through cuisine using Miyazaki's ingredients.
He was born in 1984 in Kyoto. Later, he grew up in Miyazaki, which is rich in nature. Since childhood, foodstuffs from the sea and the mountains have been familiar to him. Attracted by a job where he could sublimate the deliciousness of ingredients, he entered the culinary world at the age of 21. After 17 years of training at resort hotels, kaiseki restaurants, and popular Japanese restaurants in Miyazaki, he opened his own restaurant, Washoku Takagi, in March 2022. He always wishes that people would learn about the wonderful ingredients Miyazaki has to offer through its cuisine.
高木 悠平Yuhei Takagi
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Wolfgang's Steakhouse Fukuoka
ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス 福岡店
- Sumiyoshi, Fukuoka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Wine
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田山 欣彦Yoshihiko Tayama
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Mr. Tayama takes great care in the quality, aging, and grilling of his food and gives guests moments of supreme bliss.
He was born in Osaka in 1976. Influenced by his father, who was a chef, he naturally pursued a career in the culinary field. He studied intensely at French and Italian restaurants in hotels for nine years and showed off his skills at house weddings and cafes. After joining Wolfgang's Steak House Osaka in 2015, he was appointed head chef of the Fukuoka branch in 2019 because of his solid culinary skills and leadership abilities that live up to the name of the high-class restaurant. In his daily work, he keeps the "taste of the finest steakhouses that impress even gourmets," which originated in New York.
田山 欣彦Yoshihiko Tayama
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Sushi Gyoten
鮨行天
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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行天 健二Kenji Gyoten
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Born in a family running a sushi restaurant, he finally decided to make a living from sushi.
He was born in 1982 in Yamaguchi. Sushi was a part of his life since he was small, as his grandfather was a sushi chef. But he was not sure if a sushi chef was the right occupation for him, so at the age of 18 he had a trip to New Zealand to find himself. After making the final decision to make a living from sushi, at the age of 21 he started training at a renowned restaurant in Tokyo. In 2009, he opened a restaurant in his hometown, Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi. In 2012, the restaurant was relocated to Fukuoka. In 2014, the restaurant won 3 stars which was given to only 2 restaurants including his one.
行天 健二Kenji Gyoten
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Shirogane Nishida
白金にし田
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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西田 慎吾Shingo Nishida
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Mr. Nishida is a master chef who conveys Japan's traditions, nature, and spirit through seasonal cuisine.
He was born in Fukuoka. The owner of Shirogane Nishida. After graduating from culinary school, he trained at the famous Kyoto cuisine restaurant Yugyoan Tankuma Kitamise, where he learned traditional techniques and tastes. After returning home, he gained experience at the legendary restaurant, Teshimatei, then worked at Hakata Mizutaki Toriden and Nakashima-cho Club. In 2014, he launched his own restaurant and became independent. The restaurant has grown to the Michelin-starred reputation it is now. Under the motto, "a chef is an interpreter of the seasons," he serves seasonal delicacies to guests from Japan and abroad.
西田 慎吾Shingo Nishida
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Tanka Main Branch
たんか 本店
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Gyutan (beef tongue) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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津田 武史Takeshi Tsuda
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Following in his parents' footsteps, he always creates cuisine that brings a smile to his customers' faces
Born in 1973 in Fukuoka Prefecture. His family owned and operated a restaurant that sparked his interest in natural ingredients and the culinary arts. In gratitude to his parents, and in admiration of their lifelong work, he aspired to become a chef himself. He trained at numerous restaurants in his hometown of Fukuoka. In 2010, he joined the Tanka Main Branch, where he works day in and day out to bring smiles to his customers' faces. He currently mans the kitchen, and is constantly in search of new flavors.
津田 武史Takeshi Tsuda
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Teppanyaki Asagi
鉄板焼 浅黄
- Tenjin, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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野村 淳Jun Nomura
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Mr. Nomura is a passionate chef who continues to explore so that his guests can say "delicious."
He was born in 1970 in Fukuoka. In high school, a part-time job at a coffee shop sparked his interest in the culinary world, and he entered a culinary school. Later, he entered the current hotel. He has continued honing his Western cuisine skills in restaurants and the wedding hall. While gaining extensive experience, he encountered teppanyaki and was delighted to be able to directly feel the reactions of customers right in front of his eyes. Now, he is pursuing a new style of teppanyaki to take it to the next level. The chef's insatiable challenge will continue in the future.
野村 淳Jun Nomura
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Restaurant Pavé
レストラン パヴェ
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- French,Italian/French / General / French / European
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大曲 哲也Tetsuya Omagari
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Based on French skills, Mr. Omagari shows off the deliciousness of Western and local food in Nagasaki.
He was born in 1978 in Nagasaki. A chef at Restaurant Pavé. In high school, he knew the fun and joy of cooking and aspired to be a professional. After graduating from cooking school, he started his career at Nagasaki Tokyu Hotel, the predecessor of ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Nagasaki Glover Hill. Focusing on French, he learned a wide range of skills in Western cuisine. In 2012, after renewing the current hotel and restaurant, he continued to study further and became his current position. He delivers a variety of Western food that everyone can enjoy, with sincere work.
大曲 哲也Tetsuya Omagari
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Taishabu to Nihonshu Satsuki
鯛しゃぶと日本酒 皐月
- Ohori/Ropponmatsu/Sakurazaka, Fukuoka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sake
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木下 智揮Tomoki Kinoshita
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Mr. Kinoshita serves the finest sea bream shabu-shabu available as a specialty restaurant.
He was born in 1991 in Kumamoto. After training at the Tenjin Main Branch, he now works at Satsuki. In a calm atmosphere, he treats visitors with exquisite sea bream sashimi and shabu-shabu nabe, which can only be available at a specialty restaurant.
木下 智揮Tomoki Kinoshita
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illimité
illimité
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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中川 巧Takumi Nakagawa
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Trained at a Michelin-starred restaurant, Mr. Nakagawa returned to his hometown, Fukuoka, fully prepared.
He was born in 1994 in Fukuoka. Since elementary school, he dreamed of working in the culinary world. In 2015, he began his career as a chef in Ginza, Tokyo, where he trained at the Michelin 3-star French restaurant Quintessence. After his apprenticeship, he moved to l'equateur. In 2023, he was appointed head chef at Equateur Plus. He then moved to the French restaurant illimité, which opened in June 2024, where he is currently the head chef.
中川 巧Takumi Nakagawa
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