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Sumibi Yakiniku KOMA GINZA
炭火焼肉 KOMA GINZA
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean / Wine
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西岡 卓朗Takuro Nishioka
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This chef is seeking for [beauty] to improve deliciousness.
He was born in 1973 in Saitama prefecture. After graduating from high school, he learned the fundamentals of cooking at a culinary school, then improved his skills at a Japanese restaurant. In 1999, he entered S.I.M. Corporation which develops high-end yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants, where he learned about the authentic charcoal-grilled yakiniku cuisine. His motto is not only to use high-quality ingredients, but also to seek for [beautiful] cutting and decoration for meat to match the quality of the ingredients. Currently he is actively working at [Sumibi Yakiniku KOMA GINZA] serving beautifully-decorated savory dishes.
西岡 卓朗Takuro Nishioka
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Somenya Ito Kabukicho Main Branch
素麺屋 糸 歌舞伎町本店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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With abundant experience and passion, Mr. Araki is fully committed to the study of cooking.
He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Since childhood, he developed a love for both eating and cooking while being exposed to his mother's delicious dishes. During his university years, he spent four years in an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) kitchen. After graduation, he joined an udon specialty restaurant, where he worked for 23 years as a manager and supervisor. In 2020, he moved to an izakaya to study fish and Japanese sake. Later, he joined Ito and played a key role in launching their fish dishes. The following year, he took charge of fish dishes and Japanese sake, contributing to planning new menus and course offerings.
荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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Yakitori TAKE
丈 -Yakitori TAKE-
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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加藤丈法Takenori Kato
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Born in 1978 in Machida, Tokyo, to parents who owned a restaurant.
Mr. Kato gained experience and skills at renowned Japanese restaurants such as Nadaman Co., Ltd., THE RITZ-CARLTON TOKYO Hinokizaka, and Park Hotel Tokyo Hanasansho. As the owner of Ginza Yakitori Tsukiya, he attracted many guests from Japan and abroad with his fusion of yakitori and Japanese cuisine that brings out the best in the ingredients. In October 2024, he opened Yakitori TAKE to provide guests worldwide with a more fulfilling and happy experience through yakitori and to spread the value of yakitori, a traditional Japanese culture, throughout the world.
加藤丈法Takenori Kato
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Niku to Sakana no Kyomachi Koshitsu Konjakumonogatari Sakae Branch
肉ト魚ノ京町個室 今昔物語 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito
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Mr. Ito's extensive experience and solid skills are the foundation of the restaurant's flavor.
He was born in 1982 in Aichi. From a young age, he had a strong interest in making things and good food and chose to become a chef. At 25, he entered the Konjaku Monogatari Sakae Branch as an apprentice. After 12 years of rigorous training, he was promoted to sous chef at 32. Since then, he has continued to gain experience and skills and now boasts a career of more than 17 years as the head of the culinary department.
伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito
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Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records
Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / European / Middle Eastern/Arab / Others
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濵口 貴志Takashi Hamaguchi
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Mr. Hamaguchi deftly manipulates bottles and glasses as he envisions them.
Because he likes to drink, Mr. Hamaguchi went to bars and learned about bartenders. He was inspired by the smart manner in which bartenders handle the process, from making drinks to serving them to guests, and thought he wanted to become a bartender. After gaining experience, he opened his own bar. Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records opened in June 2022 and is his third bar.
濵口 貴志Takashi Hamaguchi
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Sosaku Ryori Matsu
創作料理 真都
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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大葉 敬太 Keita Oba
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Mr. Oba provides a luxurious moment of hospitality with delicious ingredients from Miyagi.
He was born in 1990 in Miyagi. He began to cook as part of his physical preparation for sports and became a chef. Upon moving to Tokyo, he trained for three years at a famous French restaurant. Later, he studied at a Japanese restaurant and teppanyaki restaurant in Miyagi Prefecture. In May 2020, he opened Matsu to realize his wish to make "a restaurant that can fulfill the desire of adults." He responds flexibly to each person's request and attracts guests with various dishes.
大葉 敬太 Keita Oba
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Kyoto Kanigin Kawaramachi Branch
京都 かに銀 河原町店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Seafood,Japanese / General
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大山 武Takeshi Oyama
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An experienced Japanese chef offers all-you-can-eat crab.
Since his parents had a Japanese restaurant, Mr. Oyama had wanted to be a chef since childhood. He started working at a kappo restaurant and later served as head chef at a famous hotel. Through a connection with the company's representative, he has been the head chef at Kyoto Kanigin Kawaramachi Branch since 2023.
大山 武Takeshi Oyama
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Sushi Restaurant SAIKA
寿し処 彩華
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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永山 亮Ryo Nagayama
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Mr. Nagayama is a single-minded sushi and Japanese food artisan who fulfilled his longtime dream after finishing his training.
Mr. Nagayama was born in 1977 in Hokkaido. He resolved to become a chef after hearing the praise of customers, who thought his food was delicious, at a part-time job during his school days. These comments gave him joy and a sense of purpose. After graduating high school, he began studying at a sushi restaurant in Otaru-shi. He admired the senior artisans there and started thinking he wanted to have his own sushi restaurant one day. With his 22 years of the learning experience, he struck out on his own. After opening Sushi Restaurant Saika, he also opened Otaru Robatayaki Hakkaku in June 2020. Sushi Restaurant Saika moved to its present location in March 2022 and continues to this day.
永山 亮Ryo Nagayama
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Nihonbashi Tamai Main Branch
日本橋 玉ゐ 本店
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sake
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丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama
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Started his career in the F&B industry as a teenager.
Mr. Maruyama has been training in a sushi restaurant since his teens and has experience with a wide range of fish. Among them, the conger eel is a delicate fish whose quality varies dramatically depending on how it is handled. He is proud of his restaurant's devotion to quality, which he believes customers will see once they sample their meals. He feels that Japan's traditional eating culture is based on an attitude of hospitality. His ambition is to consistently utilize the skills and knowledge he has acquired, with the goal of bringing delight to his customers.
丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama
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Paradise of Japanese sake and shochu, Ajihanya
日本酒焼酎の楽園味範家
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / Fugu (blowfish) / General / Sake
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三原 範也Noriya Mihara
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Diligently building up his cooking skills day by day, Mr. Mihara achieved his dream.
He was born in 1988 in Osaka. From a young age, he dreamed of having a skill in "cooking," so he entered the Abeno Tsuji Culinary School after graduating from high school. After graduating from culinary school, he honed his culinary skills at sushi restaurants in Kita-Shinchi and Nishi-Azabu. With the belief that a chef should own their own restaurant, he set a personal goal of becoming independent by the age of 30. As a manager at a seafood izakaya, he gained experience in preparations for grand openings, management, and business operations. He made it to open Minoriya, a restaurant embodying his ideals, in Sannomiya, Kobe.
三原 範也Noriya Mihara
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Kobe Beef Steak Hana-Houbi
神戸牛ステーキ 花ほうび
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak
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廣瀬 政彦Masahiko Hirose
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Mr. Hirose has devoted himself to Teppanyaki cuisine since he was 19. A skilled chef who also serves as a director of the Japan Teppanyaki Association.
He was born in 1961 in Kyoto. At 19, he started working at the Kobe Portopia Hotel, taking his first steps on the chef's path. After studying Teppanyaki cuisine performance overseas for 2 years, he returned to Japan and assumed the head chef position. For 30 years, he has been a driving force in the Japanese Teppanyaki cuisine industry as a head chef. He also serves as director of the Japan Teppanyaki Association and pours his heart and soul into training the younger generation as a teacher. Currently, he works at Kobe Beef Steak Hana-Houbi. He welcomes guests with his skilled handling and witty conversation.
廣瀬 政彦Masahiko Hirose
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Seiwasou
清和荘
- Fushimi/Daigo, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sake / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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竹中 雄大Yudai Takenaka
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Connecting history and the future. The fourth generation's challenge and progress with a passion for cooking.
Mr. Takenaka was born in 1994 in Kyoto. Born into a family that ran a restaurant, he grew up close to cooking from an early age. After graduating from university, he attended evening classes at culinary school to learn the basics of cooking while working at a fish market in the morning to learn practical skills so that he gained a profound understanding of ingredients. Following that, he honed his skills at prestigious restaurants such as the renowned inn Sumiya Ryokan in Kyoto and joined Seiwasou in 2022. He is a chef who leads a historic restaurant into the future, preserving tradition while fearlessly embracing new challenges.
竹中 雄大Yudai Takenaka
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MARCO
MARCO
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood / Steak
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福丸 達也Tatsuya Fukumaru
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Making lots of people smile with the blissful taste of Kobe Beef.
Mr. Tatsuya Fukumaru was born in 1980 in Nagasaki. With a love of delicious food, he decided to enter the culinary world himself while visiting and eating at many restaurants during his school days. After graduation, he began training as a chef at a restaurant specializing in teppanyaki. He has developed a good eye for ingredient selection, especially Kobe beef and Kuroge Wagyu beef. While expanding his field, he worked as a chef for 16 years. In January 2020, he opened MARCO as the owner-chef. He works hard to let as many people as possible know about the genuine deliciousness of Kobe beef.
福丸 達也Tatsuya Fukumaru
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Ganso Kushi-shabu Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch
元祖串しゃぶ まつたけ 心斎橋店
- 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)
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谷川 貴一Takakazu Tanigawa
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Mr. Tanigawa learned the joys and rewards of the restaurant business from practical experience.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. Having originally started his career in a different industry than food and beverage, Mr. Tanigawa began his career as a chef in his mid-30s. Although he had no experience initially, he found enjoyment and satisfaction through working in restaurants and honed his skills. He is currently working as a chef at Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch.
谷川 貴一Takakazu Tanigawa
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Tetue. ~classique et nature~
Tetue.〜classique et nature〜
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General
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小村 健次Kenji Omura
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Mr. Omura weaves the world of classic French cuisine inspired by both the classics and nature.
He was born in 1975 in Shimane. Growing up watching his parents running a small restaurant, he naturally became a chef. Influenced by his father's Japanese cuisine but admiring the chefs on cooking shows, he chose the path of French cuisine to see a different world. After gaining experience at several stores in Tokyo, he moved to France. After returning to Japan, he worked as a chef at famous restaurants such as AUX BACCHANALES and L'ARTEMIS. In 2017, he became independent. In 2021, the name of the restaurant changed to Tetue.~classique et nature~ and rebranded. He is also a certified sommelier.
小村 健次Kenji Omura
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SUSHI-FUMI
鮨 ふみ
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya
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Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.
He was born in 1977 in Osaka. After graduating from culinary school, he started his training as a sushi chef at the long-established Fukukizushi Nihonbashi Main Branch in Osaka. For eight years, he studied the meticulous handcrafting of Edomae-zushi at this restaurant, which originated in Yanagibashi, Tokyo. He then studied at Sushi Noguchi in Kitashinchi and opened his restaurant, SUSHI-FUMI, in Fukushima in the fall of 2015. His meticulous and time-consuming work conveys the authentic taste and spirit of Edomae sushi. As a sake connoisseur, he has a reputation for selecting sake brands and his ability to heat sake at the right time.
平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya
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DOMO DOMO Ikebukuro Higashiguchi Branch
DOMO DOMO 池袋東口店
- Ikebukuro East Exit/Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Pizza / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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アデイカリ スレスAdhikari Sless
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Mr. Sless presents a delightful and delicious time with lots to eat and drink.
He was born in Nepal and came to Japan with the dream of opening a restaurant there. In July 2023, he opened DOMO DOMO, offering dishes specialized in cheese and meat based on the concept of creating a restaurant that makes guests happy. He combines the unique tastes and techniques cultivated in his hometown to develop new dishes.
アデイカリ スレスAdhikari Sless
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Sushi Umiji
寿司海路
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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角藤 文俊Fumitoshi Kakutou
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Having honed his skills in the world of sushi, Mr. Kakutou is now making his sushi with the utmost care and attention to detail.
He was inspired to become a sushi chef by a visit to a sushi restaurant when he was a high school student, where he was fascinated by its chefs. His career as a sushi chef began in earnest when he entered a sushi restaurant as an apprentice. While learning traditional Japanese techniques, he always pursued new tastes by incorporating modern sensibilities. Since then, he has trained at various restaurants for over 25 years. In June 2023, he joined Sushi Umiji.
角藤 文俊Fumitoshi Kakutou
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Ristorante Tsurunosou
リストランテ 鶴ノ荘
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine / Sake
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田原 聖凡Kiyochika Tahara
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Mr. Tahara creates innovative dishes that shine with his individuality while applying French and Japanese techniques.
He was born in 1968 in Fukuoka. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he started his career at a French restaurant in a hotel. Then, he honed his Italian and French skills by working in Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, and Fukuoka. In his early 30s, he became independent and worked as an owner-chef for over 20 years at IL PAPPATORE in Hirao and GRAZIA in Nishi-Nakasu. In 2018, he became the chef of Ristorante Tsurunosou. His creative Italian cuisine mixed with Japanese elements has been highly evaluated.
田原 聖凡Kiyochika Tahara
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Sakanaya Soma Kurume Branch
さかな家そう馬 久留米店
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Whisky
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