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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)

柿本　博史Hiroshi Kakimoto

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

Mawaranaisushi Hokuriku Gappa

廻らない寿司　北陸がっぱ

  • Kawasaki, Kanagawa
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

西村　俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura

Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces.

Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces. Offering mawaranai sushi (not conveyor belt sushi), he enchants his guests with his delicate technique and passion. He provides heartwarming moments with careful attention to ingredients and hospitality.

西村　俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura

HAKATAYA

HAKATA屋

  • Kumamoto, Kumamoto
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

白根　龍獎Ryusuke Shirane

Serves menus to match Kumamoto's local sake, shochu, and a variety of other drinks.

Mr. Shirane was born in 1994 in Kumamoto. Based on Japanese cuisine, he also experienced Western cuisine. With experience in various culinary genres, he has expanded his repertoire while honing his skills as a chef. Currently working at HAKATAYA. He offers a wide variety of menu items to match the unique drinks, including Kumamoto's local sake, shochu selected by the shochu sommelier, and Kikuka wine.

白根　龍獎Ryusuke Shirane

Sushi Ogido

鮨おぎ堂

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake

荻堂　胤志Tsugushi Ogido

Dedicated to sushi and Japanese cuisine. Presenting the finest sushi and seasonal cuisine with masterful skill and refined elegance.

Mr. Tsugushi Ogido, born in 1974 in Okinawa, is the owner of Sushi Ogido. With a passion for culinary arts from an early age, he honed his skills in his hometown before moving to Osaka at age 20 to pursue his dreams. In 2008, he opened his first sushi restaurant in Kitashinchi, marking his independence. In 2016, he relocated and reopened the restaurant to its current place. It is a dining space with a beautiful cypress counter where the finest nigiri and seasonal dishes are prepared with care, such as aging, and presented with chic gestures. His warm hospitality is also well-received.

荻堂　胤志Tsugushi Ogido

Seiwasou

清和荘

  • Fushimi/Daigo, Kyoto
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sake / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

竹中　雄大Yudai Takenaka

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

Jyanome Sushi

蛇の目寿司

  • Rumoi, Hokkaido
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)

牧戸　裕太Yuta Makito

Mr. Makito offers seasonal ingredients selected with keen eyes and the best cooking methods.

He is currently working as a chef at Jyanome Sushi. With its roots in a fresh fish restaurant, Jyanome Sushi is proud of its seasonal ingredients, which are selected with keen eyes for quality. For guests who visit the restaurant for various purposes, Mr. Makito offers excellent dishes that satisfy the five senses, valuing the individuality of the high-quality ingredients.

牧戸　裕太Yuta Makito

Nepali & Indian Restaurant BASURI Teradacho

ネパール＆インド　レストラン　BASURI　寺田町

  • Tennoji/Abenobashi, Osaka
  • Indian Curry,Curry / Indian / Nepalese / Indian Curry

サプコタ　アジャヤAjaya Sapkota

Mr. Sapkota provides heartwarming hospitality with Nepalese food.

He was born in Nepal. With a dream of opening a restaurant in Japan, he came to Japan. He has been researching the authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine he learned in his home country to match the Japanese palate. On November 20, 2023, he opened Nepali & Indian Restaurant BASURI with his family. He tries to maintain a restaurant with warm hospitality, the aroma of spices, and a smile on the faces of his guests.

サプコタ　アジャヤAjaya Sapkota

HILLS CLUB

HILLS CLUB

  • Marunouchi, Aichi
  • Creative,Sosaku (creative) / General / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Steak

武田 茂雄Shigeo Takeda

Received the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award and the Aichi Excellent Skilled Worker Award, "Master Craftsman of Aichi."

Head Chef of HILLS CLUB ANNEX SHIKIBUAN. Special Guest Lecturer at Aichi Cooking College. Practical Skills Instructor for Aichi Prefecture's Fugu (blowfish) Handling Examination.

武田 茂雄Shigeo Takeda

Higashiyama Garden

東山庭　Higashiyama　Garden

  • Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Steak

石井　隆雄Takao Ishii

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Ishii is an award-winning chef who embodies tradition and innovation.

He was born in January 1967 in Kyoto. Since elementary school, he has loved to stand in the kitchen and serve food to those around him to their delight. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at Granvia Osaka Stream for 6 years, at the Westin Hotel Osaka for 9 years, and independently in Tokyo for 5 years, followed by 3 years at Granvia Kyoto and 3 years at L'Hôtel de Hiei. He has won many awards, including first prize at the 2009 National JR Hotel Group Culinary Competition. He has been charming guests with his refined taste and artful presentation.

石井　隆雄Takao Ishii

Beef Tenderloin Yakiniku Restaurant SHINBA

牛ヒレ焼肉の名紋神刃　

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

Omi-Kaiseki Kiyomoto

近江懐石　清元

  • North Otsu, Shiga
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kyoto Cuisine / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

清本　健次Kenji Kiyomoto

Mr. Kiyomoto offers Omi Kaiseki with ingredients unique to Omi, using the exceptional skills he acquired in Kyoto cuisine.

He was born in 1967 in Shiga. After graduating from high school, he entered the culinary world. At 23, he took over his family's ryokan (Japanese-style hotel) and switched to kappo (Japanese cooking). He trained under Mr. Akihiko Maruta at Kyoto Cuisine Maruta and Mr. Seiji Tone, the head chef at Biwako Hotel. Studied under Mr. Akiyuki Shingu, the head of the Seiwa Shijyoryu (the Way of Court Knives), and served as a ceremonial chef at the Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Omi Jingu Shrine, and Ise Jingu Shrine. In 2004, he was featured in an NHK human documentary program about the inheritance of Kyoto's Osechi cuisine, which received a great response. In 2010, he assumed the name of Kensei Kiyomoto, the 35th head chef of the Seiwa Shijyoryu.

清本　健次Kenji Kiyomoto

HONMACHI Tonteki x Showa Horumon Yakiniku Tenguya

HONMACHI豚テキ×昭和ホルモン焼肉てんぐ屋

  • Honmachi/Sakaisujihonmachi, Osaka
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)

グエンバンクアンNguyen Van Quang

Mr. Quang is a young veteran chef who has supported the kitchens of many restaurants, including Tenguya.

He was born in 1993 in Vietnam. In his early 20s, he began his career as a restaurant staff in Japan. After gaining experience in several restaurants, he joined his current company. He has supported Tenguya and other affiliated restaurants as a kitchen staff. By experiencing different menu genres, he has honed his knowledge and skills as a chef. Currently, he is working as a chef at HONMACHI Tonteki x Showa Horumon Yakiniku Tenguya.

グエンバンクアンNguyen Van Quang

Steak House Kanai Odawara-ekimae Branch

ステーキハウス金井小田原駅前店

  • Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

金井百香Momoko Kanai

Ms. Kanai came across delicious local beef.

She trained and experienced in service and cooking for eight years at Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen branch in Ito, Shizuoka. Having studied teppanyaki and Western cuisine, she is currently working at Steak House Kanai Odawara Ekimae branch.

金井百香Momoko Kanai

rece

rece

  • Nihonbashi, Tokyo
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine

渡辺　勉Tsutomu Watanabe

Presents the dishes that resonate with the five senses, featuring Japanese seasonal ingredients, delicate artistry, and techniques developed in the authentic environment.

Mr. Watanabe was born in 1975 in Ibaraki. He is a chef of rece. He trained for seven years in Florence, a city in central Italy, under the renowned chef Mr. Daniele Pescatore, where he learned the traditional techniques of authentic cuisine and honed his unique sense of bringing out the best ingredients. After returning to Japan, he showcased his skills at Italian government-certified restaurants. Eventually, he got a connection with his current restaurant, where he has been working since its founding in 2019. His meticulous and precise cooking captivates guests with exquisite flavors, and his collaborations with the sommelier for wine pairings have also received high praise.

渡辺　勉Tsutomu Watanabe

Wine to Washoku Mikuri

ワインと和食　みくり

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine / Wine

西　正希Masaki Nishi

Mr. Nishi offers a blissful moment with the exquisite marriage of wine and Japanese food.

He was born in 1975 in Mie. Having loved cooking since childhood, he naturally aspired to become a chef. After graduating high school, he began training at a famous kaiseki restaurant in Kobe. He developed his skills for 14 years, then further honed his skills at a Michelin-starred ryotei restaurant in Mie.  After that, he worked as a head chef at Gion Tsudaro in Kyoto. In 2022, he became the head chef of Mikuri. Every day, he devotes himself to creating a marriage of wine and Japanese cuisine that satisfies his own senses.

西　正希Masaki Nishi

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

廣瀬　政彦Masahiko Hirose

The Chef's Recommendations

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

Dohtonbori FELLOWS Okachimachi Branch

道とん堀FELLOWS御徒町店

  • Okachimachi, Tokyo
  • Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes)

森　悠Yu Mori

Mr. Mori cherishes communication with his guests, creating a time full of smiles.

He was born in 1984 in Saitama. Loving to interact with people, he decided to become a chef to bring smiles to the faces of many guests. At Dohtonbori Okachimachi Branch, he is in charge of overall cooking. He is passionate about okonomiyaki, which can make the most of various ingredients, from vegetables to seafood and meat, and is honing his skills in front of the teppan. He is also committed to developing menus that reflect seasonal and regional characteristics.

森　悠Yu Mori

Nihonshu to Obanzai no Kyosakaba Kensui Nishiki

日本酒とおばんざいの京酒場　けんすい錦

  • Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

浅野　祐介Yusuke Asano

Mr. Asano wants to enrich people's hearts and bring smiles to their faces with my dishes.

He was born in Kyoto. He has been familiar with Japanese food since childhood and loves to cook. Wanting to make people happy by making delicious food, he accumulated much experience and honed his skills at various restaurants. As a result, he was involved in Kensui Nishiki from the start-up and became its chef.

浅野　祐介Yusuke Asano

BAR SMOKED Kotobuki Ibushi Kobo

バルスモーク寿燻工房

  • Asakusa, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

蒲池　修Osamu Kamachi

Mr. Kamachi has honed his skills at famous restaurants in various regions and delivers original smoked dishes.

He was born in 1968 in Fukuoka. Started his career as a chef in Fukuoka and moved to France at 25. He has trained at renowned restaurants, including a three-star Michelin restaurant and a Japanese restaurant in New York City, USA. After returning to Japan, he worked as a saucier at Kawasaki Nikko Hotel and as a chef at restaurants in Ginza and Tsukishima. In 2019, he opened his own restaurant, BAR SMOKED Kotobuki Ibushi Kobo and continues to make Japanese-style dishes using French skills and fresh ingredients.

蒲池　修Osamu Kamachi

SAI.teppan

SAI.teppan

  • Kuwana, Mie
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine

酒井　美歌子Mikako Sakai

Aiming to be a chef whose dishes leave an unforgettable impression.

Ms. Mikako Sakai is a chef who devotes her skills and heart to making her dishes come to mind when people think of 'what to eat.' SAI.teppan is a teppanyaki restaurant specializing in premium Japanese Black beef and fresh vegetables prepared right before guests. It is well-maintained, and the hospitality of the staff warmly welcomes visitors. She respects the appropriate distance from others and provides a comfortable and pleasant dining experience. The attention to detail from a woman's point of view is an element that enhances the deliciousness of the dishes.

酒井　美歌子Mikako Sakai
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