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Wagyu Kurosawa Sakaimachi-dori Branch
和牛黒澤 堺町通り店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak
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兪 昌日Masahi Yu
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Running the ideal restaurant with a passion for flavor.
Mr. Yu was born in 1964 in the City of Otaru, Hokkaido. Starting in his childhood, he had many opportunities to help in the kitchen of his family's yakiniku restaurant. Although his main job is as director of an entertainment facility and a nursing care facility, he decided to open a restaurant where he would like to eat. After reading more than 300 books on food, he went out to eat both domestically and internationally. After trial and error, he created the basic taste. In 2018, he opened the Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch, and he continues actively working.
兪 昌日Masahi Yu
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TAJ NIKKO
タージ日光
- Nikko/Kinugawa, Tochigi
- Indian,Other Asian / Indian / Indian Curry / Beer
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Vinod ChhetriVinod Chhetri
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Mr. Chhetri brings authentic taste to Japan with his rich experience and solid skills.
He was born in 1982. Over many years in Japan, he honed his skills as a chef of Indian and Nepalese cuisine. He started working as a chef at TAJ NIKKO, which opened in April 2024. He is expanding new food possibilities using the skills accumulated over the years.
Vinod ChhetriVinod Chhetri
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Akaushi Dining yoka-yoka KITTE Hakata Branch
あか牛Dining yoka-yoka KITTE博多店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Gyudon (beef bowl) / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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八坂 良Ryo Yasaka
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Mr. Yasaka's life as a chef started from an experience at a wedding hall.
He was born in 1971 in Saga. During the summer vacation of high school students, he worked part-time in the kitchen at a local wedding hall. At that time, he knew the fun of cooking and chose a chef as his future dream. After graduation, he entered the world of cooking and started training. He spent 15 years at a Chinese restaurant and a total of 15 years at a Korean restaurant, a Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, and so on. Currently, he works as a chef at Akaushi Dining yoka-yoka KITTE Hakata branch.
八坂 良Ryo Yasaka
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Bar KatsuHaru Karuizawa
Bar 勝治 -Bar KatsuHaru Karuizawa-
- Karuizawa, Nagano
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail / Whisky / Spirits
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宮澤 英治Eiji Miyazawa
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Mr. Miyazawa offers a blissful cup of sake in an extraordinary, high-quality space where one can relax from the bottom of one's heart.
He was born in 1977 in Tokyo. He became fascinated with bartending at his part-time job as a college student and aspired to become a bartender. In 2003, he won the top prize in the Suntory Cocktail Award category, and in 2005 and 2007, he was a prize winner. In 2009, he won the Healing Cherry Cocktail Competition World Championship. Then, in 2010, he opened Bar Orchard Night in Awaji-cho, Kanda. In 2012, he established Orchard Night Inc. As of 2024, he manages 10 bars and is also working to promote non-alcoholic cocktails.
宮澤 英治Eiji Miyazawa
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KOBE BEEF STEAK PANDORA TAKUMI
神戸牛ステーキ パンドラ匠
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Beef Steak
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境 勇真Hidekazu Minami
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Master teppanyaki chef with over 40 years of experience brings the taste of ingredients to the pinnacle.
Mr. Minami was born in 1960 in Tokyo. He started his career as a chef at a Western-style restaurant in Tokyo. Encountered Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) in his 20s, he was drawn to the cooking method that maximizes the natural flavors of the ingredients. After serving as the head chef at a teppanyaki restaurant in Ikebukuro, at the age of 34, he had the opportunity to join the renowned restaurant PANDORA in Nishi-shinjuku and was actively working there. In November 2017, with the opening of the second branch PANDORA TAKUMI, he assumed the head chef position. While showcasing his seasoned culinary skills, he delivers the finest flavors to guests from both domestic and international backgrounds. His warm hospitality is also highly praised.
境 勇真Hidekazu Minami
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Kimukatsu Ebisu Branch
キムカツ恵比寿店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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泉 慎介Shinsuke Izumi
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Mr. Izumi wants to continue creating dishes that make everyone smile.
He was born in 1980 in Fukuoka. He loves cooking and decided to enter the culinary world. After working as a chef in Fukuoka, he had an opportunity to come to Tokyo. He honed his skills while working in various restaurants, gaining experience as a head chef and more. At Kimukatsu, he continues to showcase his remarkable talent.
泉 慎介Shinsuke Izumi
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Shinjuku Kotegaeshi
新宿こてがえし
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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番場Banba
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Mr. Banba wants to provide "enjoyable" restaurants, food, and service.
He was born in 1988 in Tokyo. Seeing customers' smiling faces as they eat okonomiyaki and monjayaki is his greatest energy source. His idea of Cheese Mentaiko Millefeuille okonomiyaki has been a hit menu item for over ten years. He always strives for great taste and enjoyment in the menu development and demonstrates how to grill delicious Japanese pancakes in the restaurant.
番場Banba
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Hakodate Dining Gaya
函館ダイニング雅家
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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築城 明博Akihiro Tsuiki
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His vast knowledge of a range of cuisines, including Japanese, is the backbone of Hakodate Dining Gaya
Born in Hakodate, he enjoyed eating from a young age and developed an interest in cooking. When he was heavily into boxing, he often ate ramen. This prompted him to move to Tokyo to study Chinese cuisine. After that he developed an extraordinary talent for cooking and built up experience and expertise across a range of different culinary styles including provincial cuisine and traditional Japanese cuisine. "What you see and what you eat will be a very powerful thing for a chef," he says. He continues to study cooking by trying dishes at many different restaurants. His expertise and constant self-improvement play a central role in the food served at Hakodate Dining Gaya today.
築城 明博Akihiro Tsuiki
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Wa Dining Sato
和Dining三十
- Jinbocho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Umeshu (plum wine)
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佐藤 諒馬Ryoma Sato
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Delivering new charms of Japanese food based on the skills polished at a famous restaurant-inn.
Mr. Sato was born in 1990 in Chiba. Because of his love of cooking, he aspired to become a professional chef and studied at the international cooking department of Sakura-Higashi High School. After graduating, he studied hard for 8 years at Kagaya in Noto, a leading restaurant and ryokan inn in Japan. His dedicated devotion and careful handiwork have been highly evaluated. He has received many awards in cooking competitions, including being chosen to represent Ishikawa Prefecture in the Japanese Cuisine category at the National Skills Competition and receiving the Ishikawa Prefecture Youth Skill Award. With his motto of making Japanese food more familiar to people, in the fall of 2017, he opened his own restaurant Sato in Jimbocho, Tokyo.
佐藤 諒馬Ryoma Sato
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Kitashinchi Muku
北新地 椋
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Nabe (hot pot),Japanese / Duck / Nabe (hot pot) / Wine
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ENOTECA PIZZERIA KAGURAZAKA STAGIONE
エノテカピッツェリア 神楽坂スタジオーネ
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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黒澤明弘Akihiro Kurosawa
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Enjoy traditional and innovative Italian cuisine.
Mr. Kurosawa was born in 1967 in Yokohama, Kanagawa. At 19, he decided to become an Italian chef after being fascinated by the olive oil he encountered at a bistro where he worked part-time. He trained for a total of two years in Italy, mainly in the Veneto region, and worked as a head chef at several famous restaurants in Tokyo. Please enjoy the traditional and innovative Italian cuisine, staying true to the fundamentals.
黒澤明弘Akihiro Kurosawa
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Kyoto Kushidokoro Azumaya
京都串処東屋本店
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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清水 義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu
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Serves high-quality yakitori and kushiage along with sake from all of Kyoto's breweries.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1976 in Osaka. He entered the industry by starting a small bar because he was fascinated by the food and beverage business, where he could bring smiles to guests' faces by serving delicious food. Opened Azumaya in Daikoku-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, and gained popularity. With the area's development, the restaurant moved to its current location. In addition to high-quality yakitori and kushiage skewers, the restaurant is favored widely for its extensive lineup of drinks, including sake from all the breweries in Kyoto City.
清水 義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu
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neo earth cafe - Roots - Ishigakijima
neo earth cafe - Roots - 石垣島
- Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Others / Coffee
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田中 絢子Junko Tanaka
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An owner who continues to propose earth-friendly and people-friendly lifestyles.
An owner who continues to propose earth-friendly and people-friendly lifestyles. She started her career as an apparel brand owner. Moving to Ishigakijima Island made her rethink her "way of life = how to have a life" through what food should be like. After starting to handle household goods and food products, she was inspired by encounters with island farmers and opened a store specializing in smoothies in 2014. In 2024, it was renovated as a vegan cafe. Her menu is designed with the theme of "allergy-free, gluten-free, everyone can eat it whether they are vegan or not."
田中 絢子Junko Tanaka
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Amiyakitei Sakae Branch
あみやき亭 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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都竹 明Akira Tsutake
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To have customers keep coming back to the restaurant.
Mr. Tsutake was born in 1971 in Aichi. After graduating high school, he worked in the manufacturing industry for two years. At age 20, he changed his career to the restaurant industry because he wanted to work interacting with people. He experienced the joys and difficulties of serving customers in the restaurant business. In 2010, he decided to join Amiyakitei after being impressed by its delicious food and customer service. In his fifth year with the company, he experienced the launch of a new restaurant. He was then appointed to a newly opened Sakae branch in 2020. Aiming to be a restaurant where even first-time customers can enjoy delicious food and service and say, "I'll definitely visit again."
都竹 明Akira Tsutake
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Steak House Nakama
STEAK HOUSE NAKAMA
- Onna-son, Okinawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / American / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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菱田 和寛Kazuhiro Hishita
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Nothing motivates him more than the kind words of a customer
Born in February of 1981, his journey to becoming a professional chef was ignited after witnessing his own food bring joy and delight to his friends’ faces. Today he works on developing new and original dishes for the restaurant’s menu that aim to go over and above their customers’ expectations.
菱田 和寛Kazuhiro Hishita
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Gion Kitagawa Hanbee
祇園 北川半兵衞
- Gion, Kyoto
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Others / Japanese Tea
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山形 陽Yo Yamagata
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Mr. Yamagata, who has experience in customer service in eastern and western Japan, now supports Japan's fascinating food culture experience.
After working as a service person at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo and a bar in Ginza, he moved his career to Kyoto. Then, he worked in a bar in Kyoto and managed an entertainment facility. He has been working at Gion Kitagawa Hanbee since its opening in 2018. As a manager, he supports guests' fascinating food culture experience.
山形 陽Yo Yamagata
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Shinjuku Pasutakan
新宿ぱすたかん
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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番場Banba
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Mr. Banba wants to provide "enjoyable" restaurants, food, and service.
He was born in 1988 in Tokyo. Seeing customers' smiling faces as they eat okonomiyaki and monjayaki is his greatest energy source. His idea of Cheese Mentaiko Millefeuille okonomiyaki has been a hit menu item for over ten years. He always strives for great taste and enjoyment in the menu development and demonstrates how to grill delicious Japanese pancakes in the restaurant.
番場Banba
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Birra Ristrante GAJA
ガヤ 小樽店（Birra Ristrante GAJA）
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) / Horumon (offal meat)
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番場 俊晃Toshiaki Banba
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Since the opening, Mr.Banba has pursued the goal of making his customers smile with delicious food.
Since the opening of GAJA Otaru, he has been a central figure in the dining hall, bringing energy and liveliness to the restaurant. He constantly strives to improve himself as a waiter and chef, all for the sake of the customers' satisfaction. Currently, he oversees several locations, including Otaru, Seizan, and Eniwa, commuting between each. He is continuously pursuing "better service" to further improve the quality of his food and service.
番場 俊晃Toshiaki Banba
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Sushi Kappo Kinari
寿司割烹喜成
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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小森 和彦Kazuhiko Komori
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Mr. Komori's excellent eye for ingredients, which shows his many years of experience, has earned him the respect of the industry
Mr. Komori was born in 1970 in Saitama. Influenced by his uncle running a sushi restaurant, he grew up familiar with cooking. He began training at Hachioji Hama Sushi and worked there for 18 years. During this time, he won the National Sushi Artisan Championship. After that, he worked successively at different restaurants, including Sushi Wa for 8 years, Tsukiji Otsubo for 3 years, Mitaka Sushi Kappo Fukumatsu for 7 years, and Sushi Komori for 3 years. He is currently working at Sushi Kappo Kinari, which opened in December 2021. With his keen judgment for ingredients that is supported by his many years of experience, he has gained the respect of customers and industry colleagues.
小森 和彦Kazuhiko Komori
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Gion Okumura
祇園おくむら
- Gion, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / Kyoto Cuisine / French / Wine
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上辻 弘文Hirofumi Kamitsuji
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Dedicated to Okumura. Inheriting the tradition of French kaiseki and continuing to evolve.
Mr. Kamitsuji was born in 1980 in Kyoto. The head chef and manager of Gion Okumura. He began his training at age 20 when he got a chance to work with his current restaurant. He learned many aspects of Okumura style, a pioneer of "French Kaiseki," a fusion of French cuisine and Kyoto Kaiseki, including cooking techniques, taste, hospitality, and seasonal arrangements. After years of dedication and training, he assumed his current position in 2018. While preserving the traditions handed down by his predecessors, he also explores new directions by introducing more dishes using local ingredients, shaping a new chapter in the restaurant's history.
上辻 弘文Hirofumi Kamitsuji
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