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IL TEATRINO DA SALONE
IL TEATRINO DA SALONE
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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岡野 裕太Yuta Okano
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Traveled to Italy at a young age and became acquainted with cuisines of many regions
Chef Okano was born in Osaka in 1986. Seeing as his childhood home was a sushi shop, he naturally desired to be a chef. At age 18, he started working and training at an Italian restaurant in his hometown, and in 2009, he decided go to Italy. For three years and ten months, he gained experience working in Italian restaurants in Piedmont, Marche, and Campania, mastering both traditional and reconstructed Italian dishes. When he returned to Japan in 2013, he began working as sous chef at QUINTOCANTO, and started his current position in May 2015.
岡野 裕太Yuta Okano
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Osteria quinto
Osteria quinto
- Ogikubo, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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福間 透Toru Fukuma
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His experience in changing French career to Italian cuisine became an advantage.
Born in 1969 in Aomori Prefecture. After graduating from a senior high school, he entered a culinary school and specialized in French cuisine. He moved to Tokyo after the graduation and started working at a French restaurant. A few years later, he changed his French career to Italian cuisine when the restaurant he was working opened a new Italian restaurant. In 1999, he went to Italy and built up his experience at various starred restaurants such as [Romano] during his stay for 4 years. After returning to Japan, he worked at a super luxury resort hotel and became independent to open [osteria quinto] in 2009.
福間 透Toru Fukuma
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Kawaume
川うめ
- Toba/Shima, Mie
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel)
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山路 太一Taichi Yamaji
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He converted his inn into a restaurant specializing in unagi (eel) to carry on his hometown’s tradition of unagi cuisine.
He was born in 1959 and raised in Mie Prefecture. After he graduated from college, he took a job at Hotel Taiike, which used to be in Toba, since he was going to eventually take over his parents' traditional Japanese inn that they were running at the time. During his time working at the hotel, he worked in the kitchen as well as the front desk, so he built experience with customer service in addition to cooking. After three years, he came back home to handle reception, cooking, and management at Kawaume. When his father passed away in 2008, he took over Kawaume as the 4th generation inheritor, and converted it from an inn into a restaurant specializing in unagi cuisine. Nowadays, he works hard to preserve the local traditions of unagi cuisine and has worked up a reputation for his original donburi (rice bowl) recipe.
山路 太一Taichi Yamaji
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Sosaku Kushiage Ten
創作串揚げ天
- Miyako/Other remote islands, Okinawa
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Okinawa Cuisine / Awamori
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小峠 義継Yoshitsugu Kotoge
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Utilizing the perspective of a chef and someone in customer service, Mr. Kotoge provides guests with moments of bliss.
He was born in 1978 in Gifu. After working at a traditional ryotei restaurant in Gifu, he gained experience at MICHELIN-starred restaurants in Tokyo. Then, he changed to the service industry to learn customer service and worked at a cruise restaurant and as a manager for wedding halls. He was a manager and chef when he worked for JR Tokai Hotels. After that, he went on to launch restaurants and managed the production of cuisine and service. Currently, he works as a chef at Seven Hills Miyakojima and an instructor at a cooking school.
小峠 義継Yoshitsugu Kotoge
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Aged Wagyu Yakiniku Aging Beef Shibuya Branch
熟成和牛焼肉エイジング・ビーフ 渋谷店
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Others
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尾関 岳Gaku Ozeki
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Delivering the taste and pleasure that only "aged Wagyu beef" can provide.
Mr. Ozeki was born in 1992 in Gifu. Entered the world of food and drink after graduating from university. After graduating from L'ecole Vantan College with a major in delicatessen, he worked mainly in Italian cuisine. Worked as a manager at Al Bacio in Nishi-Shinjuku before moving to his current company, Shinwa, Inc. He experienced an assistant manager at each "Aging Beef restaurant" and then became the manager of the Shibuya branch. "Aged Wagyu" is a beef that has been slowly aged for a long time to bring out the best in the meat. He delivers to people the taste and pleasure that only dry aging can bring.
尾関 岳Gaku Ozeki
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Shutoku 2nd Branch
秀徳2号店
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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福里 優一郎Yuichiro Fukusato
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Inspired by a sushi chef during elementary school, Mr. Fukusato aspired to become a sushi chef and continues to hone his skills daily.
He was born in 1979 in Tokyo. In elementary school, he visited a sushi restaurant with his family. He was fascinated by the sight of sushi chefs making sushi and aspired to become a sushi chef himself. At 17, he began training as a sushi chef at Tsukiji Sushiko. Afterward, he honed his skills by working at various sushi restaurants throughout Tokyo. Finally, he joined Shutoku in 2012. Currently, he serves as the manager of Shutoku 2nd Branch, where he continues to uphold the taste of this renowned restaurant.
福里 優一郎Yuichiro Fukusato
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Oniku Shoan Harubina
御肉匠庵 春日那
- Oita, Oita
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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桐村 将司Masashi Kirimura
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A chef who welcomes diners with heartfelt service and carefully prepared food.
Mr. Kirimura was born in December of 1980 and grew up in Oita Prefecture. His family ran a yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant during his childhood, which offered him a chance to learn about butchering and meat preparation. He took his first genuine steps to becoming a chef as a way to carry on the characteristic flavors of authentic Korean dishes like kimchi and namul. After spending close to six years working at various restaurants throughout Fukuoka, he came back to his parents' yakiniku restaurant to handle the kitchen and hospitality, as well some management duties. Presently at Oniku Shoan Harubina, he offers guests profoundly flavorful dishes with expertly prepared meat.
桐村 将司Masashi Kirimura
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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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Genghis Khan Hitsujikai no Mise "Itadakimasu"
ジンギスカン羊飼いの店『いただきます。』
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Local Japanese Cuisine / Hokkaido Cuisine
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中島 康晴Yasuharu Nakajima
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Yasuharu Nakajima serves up Hokkaido soul food using only the finest ingredients sourced from the very same island he calls home.
Although he was born in Kyoto on April 12th, 1961, Yasuharu Nakajima moved to Sapporo when he was just 100 days old. His first encounter with the restaurant business was when he got a job in one while still a student, although he then went on to work in an unrelated sector for many years. However, Genghis Khan, Hokkaido's soul food, managed to bring him back to the culinary world. Nakajima wanted to open a restaurant that specialized in Hokkaido-bred lamb, so he decided his first step would be to raise his own sheep. Over a period of years, he slowly built up his flock until nine years later in 2012, when he was finally able to open his restaurant, Genghis Khan Hitsujikai no Mise "Itadakimasu". As an adult who has a responsibility towards food, Nakajima also runs projects to strengthen ties with children.
中島 康晴Yasuharu Nakajima
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Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC Odaiba
Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC お台場
- Odaiba, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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Restaurant Virbius
レストラン ウィルビウス
- Mitaka, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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赤松 如記Yukinori Akamatsu
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Culinary career built up by experiences supported by lucky encounters at various prestigious restaurants
Born in 1973 in Shizuoka Prefecture. After graduating from a senior high school, he entered a company, but changed his career to pursue his childhood dream to be a chef. He started working at a western restaurant, where he was fascinated with French cuisine. When he was 22, he went to France and spent 5 years and a half to build up his experience at various places such as a three stars restaurant [Georges Blanc] in Paris, [Hostellerie Due Vieux Moulin] in Bourgogne, and [Saint James] in Bordeaux. After returning to Japan, he entered a famous French restaurat "Kitajimatei". 3 years later, he became independent and opened a small bistro in downtown. In 2012, he opened [Virbius].
赤松 如記Yukinori Akamatsu
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Gyu-Kaku Sapporo Tokeidai-dori Branch
牛角 札幌時計台通り店
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat)
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谷口 遼太Ryota Taniguchi
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With warm smiles and delicious yakiniku, Mr. Taniguchi provides visitors with wonderful memories.
He was born in 1988 in Hokkaido. After joining Gyu-Kaku in 2011, he supported numerous restaurants through cooking and customer service. Currently, he also manages dozens of restaurants. He takes the greatest care in providing both delicious cuisine and high-quality meat, as well as excellent customer service that lets guests have enjoyable moments in his restaurants. Crossing the language barrier, he also creates an atmosphere where it is easy to talk to him. Today, he continues to welcome people with a soft smile and help them make their trips memorable.
谷口 遼太Ryota Taniguchi
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PIZZAHOUSE
PIZZAHOUSE ピザハウス
- Urasoe, Okinawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Steak
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坂本 昭司Shoji Sakamoto
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He was brought up with home-grown vegetables, fruits, and rice, and always felt close to food
He was born in Saitama in 1960. He moved to Tokyo when he was 18 years old, after working part-time in a western style restaurant, he made up his mind to live as a chef. He was trained by chef Sakai of [La Rochelle] for 10 years beginning in 1987. On his days off, he deepened his knowledge of ingredients at a specialized butcher and Tsukiji fish market. During that time he had experienced as chef at the official residence of the Japanese ambassador as well as being in charge of catering for the Consulate General. In 1992 he started his training again under chef Sakai and in 2004 started working at [PIZZA HOUSE]. In 2015 he became the third head of the company, now he is playing an active role as an owner chef who both serves customers and develops new menus.
坂本 昭司Shoji Sakamoto
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Jingisukan Eijin Bettei
ジンギスカンえいじん 別邸
- Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Nabe (hot pot)
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長谷川 祐太Yuta Hasegawa
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Mr. Hasegawa's high-quality Genghis Khan (grilled mutton), made with only the best ingredients, makes food lovers cry out with delight.
Mr. Hasegawa was born in 1986 in Hokkaido. He was born and raised in Iwanai, a town with abundant nature located on the west side of the Shakotan Peninsula and which faces the Japan Sea and the Niseko Volcanic Group. Taking advantage of the know-how gained from his extensive experience managing restaurants, he opened Genghis Khan Eijin Betteiin in Niseko Hirafu, Kutchan, in December 2022. The lamb is not brought over frozen from its place of origin, Australia. Instead, it is chilled, and great care is taken with the quality when purchasing. In addition to the lamb, the fresh seafood unique to Hokkaido makes food lovers visiting from Japan and overseas cry out with delight.
長谷川 祐太Yuta Hasegawa
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Jukusei Hidagyu Yakiniku GYU-SUKE
熟成飛騨牛焼肉GYU-SUKE
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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上道 和正Kazumasa Uemichi
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Mr. Uemichi is a cook who thoroughly explores cuisine and calls himself a "culinary geek."
He was born in 1974 in Fukuoka. From a young age, he has always loved both eating and cooking. Aspired to be a chef to make many people smile with his cooking. After graduating from school, he became a chef and began his training. Honed his skills in a variety of restaurants of different genres. He is currently working at GYU-SUKE. He calls himself a "culinary geek" and says, "I always think that I want to provide more delicious food with a thorough exploration of cuisine."
上道 和正Kazumasa Uemichi
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Shibuya Gyumon
渋谷 牛門
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Halal,Global/International / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Makgeolli
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タナさんTana
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A pioneer of halal yakiniku, receiving huge acclaim from Muslims living in and visiting Japan.
Mr. Tana was born in 1972 in Bangladesh. For many years, he has been in charge of the kitchen of Shibuya Gyumon, which provides yakiniku with halal-certified ingredients and cooking methods for Muslims. To serve halal food, he has studied thoroughly by taking classes and ordering books written in Bengali, his native language. As a pioneer in providing halal food in Japan, he also focuses on guidance to the staff working together in the restaurant's kitchen.
タナさんTana
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San Bettei Kitashinchi Branch
燦別邸 北新地店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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井上 学Manabu Inoue
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Mr. Inoue values the relationships and bonds with people in his life.
Learning the importance of connection with others through baseball, he entered the food and beverage industry at 18. It was 19 years ago that he first met the owner of San Bettei. Due to the company's rapid growth, which started as a Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurant, he was separated from the owner and left the company. He studied service in Italian and French restaurants, then worked in construction and as an executive at a ramen restaurant. However, he could not forget the owner whom he respected and connected with him via SNS. When San Bettei from Onna-son, Okinawa, was opening in Kitashinchi, he joined the restaurant as a manager, realizing his wish to work with the owner.
井上 学Manabu Inoue
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Kushitei Kyobashi Ginza-itchome
串亭 京橋銀座一丁目
- Kyobashi, Tokyo
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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赤石 雄Yu Akaishi
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Since school age, Mr. Akaishi has set out for a career in the culinary world.
After studying Japanese and Kyoto cuisine, he joined Real Taste Corporation from Kappo Cuisine. He has been working with his skills to make the customers' time at the counter more important. After serving as the head chef of another new restaurant, he became general chef of Kushitei. He is committed to seasonal ingredients and continues to discover new ways to use these ingredients by combining 100 percent sunflower oil with his special breadcrumbs.
赤石 雄Yu Akaishi
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Koshitsu Niku Kappo KATANA Namba Branch
個室 肉割烹 KATANA 難波店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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平田 友美Tomomi Hirata
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Since childhood, Ms. Hirata has been interested in cooking and joined KATANA part-time during high school.
She was born in 2002 in Fukuoka. Since a young age, she has been interested in cooking and started working part-time at KATANA during high school. She was in the culinary course at high school and was also in charge of cooking at the restaurant. After graduating from culinary school, she became a full-time employee. She not only handles cooking but also works on menu development and more.
平田 友美Tomomi Hirata
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Ninja Yakiniku
忍者焼肉
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak
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松本 慎也Shinya Matsumoto
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A chef who uses his wealth of knowledge and experience to deliver an experience that shocks the senses.
Mr. Matsumoto was born in 1970 in Kanagawa. At the age of 18, he joined a major restaurant chain. After working there for ten years, he became involved in the sixth industry, which covers a wide range of activities from production to sales. His work at the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market has deepened his knowledge and understanding of meat. By chance, he started working at Ninja Yakiniku in July 2024. He cuts meat based on his experience. "It's a matter of course that it tastes good. I want to impress my guests," he says, revealing his passion for the food and the restaurant.
松本 慎也Shinya Matsumoto
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