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Hakata Taki Gyoza Ikeda Shoten
博多 炊き餃子 池田商店
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Gyoza (dumplings),Chinese / Shochu / Gyoza (dumplings) / General
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冨永 信一TOMINAGA SHINICHI
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By making sure ingredients change every day, there is always an eye on consistent quality.
Born in 1973, and a native of Fukuoka Prefecture, he had always loved food, but was working at a company unrelated to the culinary world. From there, he decided to change occupations and pursue the path of becoming a chef. Every day he constantly watches changes in conditions and the quality of ingredients to insure a consistent high level of quality, which means he is always studying the textures and flavors of the food he has perfected.
冨永 信一TOMINAGA SHINICHI
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Le Coeur et Kokoro
Le Coeur et 心
- Kokura, Fukuoka
- General,Western / General / French / European
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山下 誠市YAMASHITA SEIICHI
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I dove into the world of food because I wanted to make people happy through my food.
I was born in Kitakyushu City on March 10th, 1978. When I was in elementary school, I helped my parents cook, and their happiness was what made me enter the world of food. I decided to become a chef because I wanted more people to eat food that I prepared. I worked at and honing my skills in a hotel for 7 years, and I also worked at a wedding parlor in Fukuoka City for 9 years as assistant chef. Afterwards, I became independent, opening "Le Coeur et Kokoro." I have an establsihed reputation for preparing authentic French cuisine, using my many years of experience.
山下 誠市YAMASHITA SEIICHI
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steak lounge Ren
steak lounge 煉
- Imaizumi, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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権藤 武志GONDO TAKESHI
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I want to convey fun of cooking to the customer I make the most of such desire to my cooking
He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1977. He has been interested in eating since he was a child. He naturally wanted to cook a delicious food. After graduating from a vocational school for becoming a licensed cook, he trained at hotels and Italian restaurants and then join this restaurant. His dishes are popular as he draws on his own experience and sense to create them. He use selected ingredients every day and keeps responding to the needs of customers
権藤 武志GONDO TAKESHI
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Motsunabe Mizutaki Yonbankan
もつ鍋・水炊き四番館
- Tenjin, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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梅野 富宮子UMENO FUMIKO
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A childhood spent watching the backs of mum and dad that naturally lead to following this path.
Having helped out at her family home and restaurant since childhood, the world of food was always close to her. She was taught the joy of participating in a meal by her parents, and it was natural that she should set out to be a chef. At present, as the proprietress-to-be, she helps with the flavors and service of the Motsunabe Mizudaki Yombankan, and with a warm smile and attentiveness, she makes food to delight the taste buds and hearts of the people who visit each day.
梅野 富宮子UMENO FUMIKO
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Yakiniku no Ryuen
焼肉の龍園
- Kokura, Fukuoka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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岩井田 隼也IWAIDA TOSHIYA
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A chef with a passion for serving delicious meat
Born in Kagoshima prefecture on July 19, 1982, this chef has a passion for serving the ultimate delicious meat prepared seared, rare, or roasted on one side. He spends his days at Yakiniku no Ryuen honing his cooking skills.
岩井田 隼也IWAIDA TOSHIYA
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Minamifukuoka Zasshomachi Ryuichi
南福岡ざっしょ町 竜一
- Takeshita/Minami-Fukuoka, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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龍 浩一RYU KOICHI
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In the restaurant business for nearly 30 years. Now a chef who captivates many
When he was a student, Koichi Ryu began working in a restaurant without much serious thought. But he was so taken by the head chef there that he started on the culinary path at the age of 18. At one point, he almost threw in the towel but there was no way he could completely give up on the culinary world. It's been thirty years now since he first chose this career. After working at Hakata Saryo, Fugu Taisho, Moyai (small restaurant), and various other restaurants, Mr. Ryu is now the owner of Ryuichi in Zashonokuma.
龍 浩一RYU KOICHI
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Seafood Restaurant Zauo Main Store
活魚茶屋ざうお本店
- Nishi-ku, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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井上 修次INOUE SHUJI
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Experienced delectable Japanese cuisine during his culinary training and decided to devote himself entirely to Japanese cuisine
He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1979. After graduating from high school, he started working part-time at a restaurant. Subsequently, he honed his craft for 5 years at a Japanese restaurant before working at Seafood Restaurant Zauo Main Store. Meticulously preparing fresh dishes, he puts his heart and soul into ensuring that these dishes will evoke feelings from his customers.
井上 修次INOUE SHUJI
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Cotton Fields
COTTON FIELDS
- Nakasu, Fukuoka
- Beer Gardens/Halls,Taverns / Imported Beer / Beer / General
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諸岡 昭二MOROKA SHOJI
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Our chef's former occupation as an automotive engineer allowed him to transition brilliantly into a culinary architect who lets nothing go to waste.
He had originally worked as an engineer for the automobile industry, but after the Oil Crisis he switched careers to become a chef - a longtime passion. He ran his own food cart while attending culinary school, serving dark beer, which was quite rare at the time. He opened this establishment, "COTTON FIELDS", in 1980. He takes special care in selecting ingredients, and his motto is not to let a single part go to waste, with a special talent for bringing out the unique flavor of each component. He's most famous for his excellent spare ribs, garnished with a secret sauce he invented back in his food cart days.
諸岡 昭二MOROKA SHOJI
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Buveur Orge
Buveur Orge ［ビュベール オルジュ］
- Yahatanishi-ku, Fukuoka
- French,Italian/French / French / Italian / European
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吉川 雅樹YOSHIKAWAMASAKI
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In contrast with his beloved father, a sushi chef, he's challenging himself in the world of French cuisine!
Born in 1971 to a sushi chef father. After honing his skills at famous hotel restaurants in Fukuoka and Kobe, he set off for France. After learning about authentic French cuisine, he came back to Japan and set up his own restaurant. His restaurant, which used to be solely a French restaurant, has now expanded its offerings, developing into a "Western food and wine restaurant."
吉川 雅樹YOSHIKAWAMASAKI
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Tora-san
寅寅寅
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Chicken / Tebasaki (chicken wings)
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藤井 剛FUJII TSUYOSHI
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The cook who refined his cooking skills through endless curiosity for cooking
Born on June 5th, 1969, in Fukuoka prefecture, the chef had been a businessman at a restaurant equipment company. During this career, he slowly developed an interest for cooking. After experiencing Yakitori (skewered chicken) bars and French restaurants, he decided to work at an Izakaya (Japanese pub), Yanagi machi Ikkodo. After experiencing the depth of seafood cuisine, he refined his skills for 8 years. Later, in order to refine his connoisseurship, he worked for 2 years at Itoyoshi. In 2013, he opened up his own restaurant Torasan. The place is known for its numerous regular customers who come for the chef's delicate dishes.
藤井 剛FUJII TSUYOSHI
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Hakata Chuka Soba Marugen
博多中華そば まるげん
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Gyoza (dumplings) / Tantanmen (tantan ramen) / Tsukemen (noodles served separately from dip soup)
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鈴木 克学SUZUKI YOSHITAKA
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Aiming for a new, loved flavor in his native Hakata
He's loved eating since the beginning, and, a few years into being a cook after collecting experience in western and Italian restaurants, he had a fateful meeting with a certain bowl of ramen. From there, his course was decided. Returning to his native Hakata, he succeeded in developing through repeated trial and error a hitherto-untasted brand new flavor. Since then, he's earned the affection of many customers, and not just locals at that.
鈴木 克学SUZUKI YOSHITAKA
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Genkiya No.2
げんき家 2号店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Shochu
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内山 博之UCHIYAMA HIROYUKI
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Unforgettable enjoyment, a journey to the world of cuisine...
Born in Fukuoka, he began his working life in the restaurant industry, but left to try his hand in another field. After ascending through the ranks for four years working in IT, he realized he couldn't forget his time in the food service world and decided once more to return to the culinary path. For two years he trained at Hakata's renowned Nobunaga, and since then his talent has been on display at Genkiya.
内山 博之UCHIYAMA HIROYUKI
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Hakata Miyachiku
博多みやちく
- Nakasu, Fukuoka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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川上 大輔KAWAKAMI DAISUKE
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My mother was my mentor in cooking. Food was always a part of my life.
When he was in university, he started working at a sushi restaurant, which lasted three years. Subsequently, he worked at a restaurant specializing in charcoal grilling. After eleven years of acquiring the necessary skills and expertise, he became the manager. About four years ago, I started breaking new ground with Hakata Miyachiku and am still doing so today.
川上 大輔KAWAKAMI DAISUKE
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Yumehana Genkido
夢花 げんき堂
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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奥 英祐OKU EISUKE
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Following in his father's footsteps.
Eisuke was born in 1963 in Fukuoka Prefecture. As a child he watched his father work in the restaurant business. After graduating high school, he learned the trade as he worked 12 years at restaurants specializing in sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. At age 30, Eisuke got into the izakaya business. He opened Yumehana Hakata in 1996, becoming head chef. He specializes in traditional Japanese cuisine.
奥 英祐OKU EISUKE
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Tempura nasubi
天ぷらnasubi
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Tendon/Tenjyu (tempura bowl)
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柿本 博史Hiroshi Kakimoto
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Fascinated by artisan skills, Mr. Kakimoto started a career in the food industry and opened a casual tempura restaurant.
He was born in Fukuoka. Having been deeply impressed by the skilled tempura chefs featured in the media, He decided to pursue a career as a tempura chef. After 10 years of experience at tempura specialty restaurants in the Fukuoka area, he opened Tempura Nasubi, with the concept of "to casually enjoy sake and tempura". He is currently working as both the owner and chef.
柿本 博史Hiroshi Kakimoto
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Ariran Rikyu Yufuin Main Branch
亜李蘭離宮湯布院本店
- Yufuin(Yufu), Oita
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak
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桐村 祐人Yuto Kirimura
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Mr. Kirimura would like to contribute to making someone's special occasions memorable by providing delicious food.
He was born in 1988 in Oita. Inspired by French cuisine when he was young, he aimed to be a chef who could create unforgettable dining experiences for people on their special days. After graduating from university, he honed his foundational skills in French cuisine at renowned restaurants in Fukuoka and Tokyo. He became a head chef at Oniku Shoan Harubina in 2015. Then, he took on the culinary supervisor and floor manager roles at the newly opened Ariran Rikyu Yufuin Main Branch in 2024. With a passion for cooking and gratitude for his hometown, he welcomes the guests with a smile.
桐村 祐人Yuto Kirimura
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Sushi Yoshitatsu
すし 吉辰
- Yakuin, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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古川 純弥Junya Furukawa
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A dedicated sushi chef's passion produces the taste of his sushi. Mr. Furukawa's sushi aesthetics are born from the guest's point of view.
He was born in 1979 in Fukuoka. Since he started working in the restaurant business, he has always valued customer service, which puts the guests' feelings first. He chose to become a Sushi chef and studied culinary arts because he believed that a deep understanding of cuisine was necessary to understand the hearts and minds of his guests. After training at a Japanese restaurant and a Sushi restaurant, he opened his own restaurant, Azito, at the age of 25. After that, he took advantage of his experience working exclusively with sushi to establish a new restaurant, Sushi Yoshitatsu, which specializes in authentic sushi.
古川 純弥Junya Furukawa
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Zenseki Koshitsu Izakaya Kyushu Wasyoku HASSHU Nakasu Branch
全席個室居酒屋 九州和食 八州 中洲店
- Nakasu, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Basashi (horse meat sashimi) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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塩田 頼己Rai Shiota
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Mr. Shiota is a young, talented manager who brings a fresh breeze to Nakasu's nightlife.
He was born in 2000 in Fukuoka. After starting as a part-time worker, he joined the company as a full-time employee because he enjoyed serving customers. After two years of training at a long-established yakitori restaurant in Itoshima City, he gained further experience at a sister restaurant, Hasshu Hakata Station Chikushiguchi Branch. Afterward, he was appointed the newly opened Hasshu Nakasu Branch manager. Despite his relatively short career, he has already proven to have a high potential, earning recognition for significantly increasing sales and receiving company awards. He is considered a rising star in the company.
塩田 頼己Rai Shiota
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A5 Wagyu Ten Sukiyaki, Shabu-shabu
A5和牛 天 すき焼き、しゃぶしゃぶ
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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古賀 欣士郎Kinshiro Koga
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The depths of dining learned on site. Mr. Koga offers various ways to enjoy food.
He was born in 1994 in Kumamoto. His involvement with dining started with his part-time job experience as a high-school student. At that restaurant, he learned the depths of dining through customer service. After that, he joined a creative Japanese restaurant in Kumamoto City. He then struck out on his own after learning Washoku cuisine. After opening an iron-griddled restaurant and izakaya pub that offered new sensations in all-you-can-drink, he opened Ten, a restaurant specializing in A5 Wagyu sukiyaki and shabu-shabu.
古賀 欣士郎Kinshiro Koga
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