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Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Ohashi Main Branch
博多もつ鍋 やま中 大橋本店
- Minami-ku, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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山中 幸一Koichi Yamanaka
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An advisor who has maintained a particular taste since the days just after the founding of the company.
Mr. Yamanaka was born in 1952 in Kanagawa Prefecture. He began his career by working at a dining establishment in Okayama. At around the same time, his older brother, who was staying and working in Fukuoka, influenced by a friend native to that area, established the restaurant Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka in 1984. The restaurant quickly became very popular, and his brother asked Mr. Yamanaka to help, leading to his joining the company in 1987. He then continued to show off his skills as a chef in the restaurant. Currently, he is working as an advisor for HHakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Ohashi Main Branch, taking an active role in the workplace.
山中 幸一Koichi Yamanaka
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Teppanyaki Ginmeisui GINZA
鉄板焼 銀明翠 GINZA
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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綾部 誠Sei Ayabe
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In Ginza, enjoy the brilliant techniques of a chef who has worked at renowned hotels inside and outside Japan.
He was born in 1975 in Hyogo Prefecture. He decided to be a chef as he was impressed with the dishes served at hotels during the Kobe Expo. At the age of 18, he entered [Kobe Portopia Hotel] and worked actively at the teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) restaurant while having training for western and Japanese cuisines. In his 20's, he worked actively at a renowned hotel with 5 stars in the Netherlands for 3 years, and made achievements as the master chef. After returning to Japan, he improved his skills and qualified as an instructor at the Teppanyaki Association and was approved as a sommelier by J.S.A. In 2010, he became the general master chef at Mars Garden Wood GOTEMBA. In 2014, he opened [Ginmeisui Ginza branch].
綾部 誠Sei Ayabe
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El Torito Ikebukuro Nishiguchi
エルトリート 池袋西口店
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / American / Mexican/Central American / Imported Beer
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ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスChef / Jaime Villalobos Rodriguez
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Gained experience at a restaurant in Mexico and then challenged himself to bring his skills to Japan.
Mr. Rodriguez was born in Mexico in 1993. He started his career at his family restaurant in Mexico. Having gained experience in the kitchen there, he decided to take on the challenge of bringing his native flavors to Japan by joining the kitchen staff at El Torito.
ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスChef / Jaime Villalobos Rodriguez
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Takeya Gyuuniku-ten
竹屋牛肉店
- Tsu, Mie
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Japanese Beef Steak
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竹谷 直記Naoki Takeya
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Mr. Takeya is the owner who continues to pursue Matsusaka beef, providing enjoyable moments of food and smiles.
He was born in 1976 in Mie. From a young age, he was familiar with the restaurant industry, including helping out at his older brother's yakiniku restaurant. In 2007, he opened Takeya Gyuuniku-ten. Hoping to "convey the true taste of Matsusaka beef," he decided, after repeated trial and error, to set its own standards for purchasing the beef. He believes that the appeal of yakiniku is that it is "fun" and considers not only the cooking area but also the conversation and atmosphere at the table to be important. As such, the restaurant delivers the deliciousness that supports this enjoyment to the visiting people.
竹谷 直記Naoki Takeya
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Hakata Hatanaka
博多 畑中
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish) / General
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畑中 裕次Yuji Hatanaka
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Growing up watching his chef father, Mr. Hatanaka opened a Japanese Kaiseki restaurant.
He was born in 1978 in Fukuoka. His grandfather owned a fish store, and his father was a chef, so it was natural for him to become a chef. His first job was at a Japanese restaurant in the "Yamanoue Hotel." After 3 years of training, he gained experience mainly in Japanese restaurants in hotels, including "Senbazuru," a Japanese kaiseki restaurant at "Hotel New Otani." After that, he decided to open his restaurant, Hakata Hatanaka, in 1996, aiming to create a restaurant serving delicious Japanese cuisine. Using carefully selected seasonal ingredients, he has continued to work earnestly on his cuisine.
畑中 裕次Yuji Hatanaka
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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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Kioicho Fukudaya
紀尾井町 福田家
- Nagatacho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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松下 俊一Shunichi Matsushita
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With the seasonal food and dinnerware made by the famous artist Rosanjin, Mr. Matsushita delivers the poetic feelings of the seasons.
Mr. Matsushita was born in 1969 in Nagano. The head chef at Fukudaya. Raised among the nature of southern Nagano, he grew up knowing the food ingredients of mountain villages. After graduating high school, he studied at Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, and then moved to Tokyo. After refining his skills at a fugu blowfish restaurant in Ginza, and Japanese restaurants in high-class hotels in Tokyo and Hakone, he started his working relationship with Fukudaya in 2006. After serving as the sous chef for many years, he began his current position in 2016. He makes delicious seasonal dishes and every day perfects the taste of food served on dinnerware made by Rosanjin, charming guests from Japan and overseas.
松下 俊一Shunichi Matsushita
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Kawaei
川栄
- Akabane, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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石井 勇介Yusuke Ishii
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This young, 3rd-generation chef is polishing his skills under the watchful eyes of predecessor who is his teacher and his goal at the same time.
He was born in Tokyo in 1986. After graduating from high school and working in a different industry, he decided at the age 20 of that he was going to take over the family business, [Kawaei], someday. He set the goal of achieving the skill set of his father, the chef of the restaurant before he took over, and learned by observing him. In his 10th year working there, although he still said [my father is still a much better chef than I am], the previous generation watched over his technique as he took over the restaurant. While preserving the techniques passed down from his grandfather, he also takes a flexible approach to the changing era. In this way, he is aiming to establish a new style for the restaurant.
石井 勇介Yusuke Ishii
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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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wa no mi
蕎麦と肴処 和ノ実
- Urasoe, Okinawa
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / General / Soba (noodles) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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片岡 毅Tsuyoshi Kataoka
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The desire to challenge new things made who he is today.
Born in 1958 in Nagasaki Prefecture. Thanks to his father, who was a chef specializing in Japanese cuisine at an inn, he had an interest in cooking from a young age. After graduating from a culinary institute in Osaka, he trained at several Japanese restaurants, such as Tsuruya in Osaka. He eventually returned to his hometown and opened a restaurant there, but later moved to Okinawa for a new adventure. While working at a restaurant in Okinawa, he met the owner of [wa no mi] and was asked to become a chef there.
片岡 毅Tsuyoshi Kataoka
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Matsusaka Ushi Tajima
松阪牛田じま
- Toyocho/Minami-Sunamachi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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水原 裕文Hirofumi Mizuhara
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Mr. Mizuhara wants to expand the scope of his work and create a future with his own hands.
He was born in 1982 in Chiba. His love of cooking and desire to become an expert led him to become a chef. First, he started working part-time at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) through an acquaintance. Later, he joined his current company to study cooking in earnest. Now, he spends his days in the "Matsusaka Ushi Tajima" kitchen.
水原 裕文Hirofumi Mizuhara
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Unagi Fujita Shirokanedai Branch
うなぎ 藤田 白金台店
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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藤田 将徳Masanori Fujita
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Raised in an environment with eel around him from birth, he handles them earnestly as a chef.
Born in 1973 in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka. Eldest son of Shigeyoshi Fujita, 3rd generation owner of [Unagi Fujita]. Entered the restaurant world immediately after graduating high school. Worked as a manager in a large-scale restaurant with 300 seats and 100 staff members. Built up 4 years of experience, including working abroad. Joined [Unagi Fujita] in 1996. Learned the processes of putting eel on skewers, cutting up whole eel, and grilling them over the course of 13 years. Appointed representative director in 2009, and concurrently worked in direct sales department. Opened a branch location in front of Hamamatsu Station in 2011. The Shirokanedai branch opened in 2016, and is managed jointly with the hostess and his older sister.
藤田 将徳Masanori Fujita
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Tenma Sakaba Sushikin
天満酒場 すし金
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Oden
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.
竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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foujita
foujita
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Soba (noodles) / General / Nabe (hot pot)
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門野 倫也Michiya Kadono
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Mr. Kadono chose a way to work with her own skills through his experience with a part-time job in high school.
He was born in April 1973 in Hyogo. Experienced in the food and beverage industry as a part-time job in high school. He had been a salaried employee of a large company but quit because he wanted to work with his own skills. Having good seniors, he trained and studied Western cuisine, Japanese cuisine, French cuisine, and handmade soba (buckwheat noodles). Since 2014, he has been the head chef of the affiliated restaurant Fujino. Currently, he is also the head chef of foujita. While utilizing his French experience, he opens up new Japanese and Western cuisine.
門野 倫也Michiya Kadono
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Kobe Beef Yakiniku Okatora
神戸ビーフ焼肉 お加虎
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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坂本 敏章Toshinori Sakamoto
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Mr. Sakamoto takes more pride in his passion and commitment to meat than anyone else.
He was born in 1997 in Hyogo. Having loved cooking since childhood, he entered the restaurant industry after graduating. He honed his skills as a chef at GRAND SHARK, a dining bar in Kobe. In May 2023, when Kobe Beef Yakiniku Okatora opened, he joined the company. Under manager Mr. Takayuki Kato and owner Mr. Koji Okamoto, he serves carefully selected beef each day. Having more passion and care for meat than any other person, he prides himself on delighting the eyes and palates of visitors with his flavors and presentation.
坂本 敏章Toshinori Sakamoto
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Bistro Sans Le Sou
Bistrot Sans Le Sou
- Ogikubo, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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金子 淑光Yoshimitsu Kaneko
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Using the skills developed from his dedication to French cuisine to provide a satisfying experience for customers.
Born in Fukushima Prefecture in 1959. As the son of a family running a restaurant serving Japanese-style Western food, he dreamed of becoming a chef from an early age and moved to Tokyo at 20. Built a strong foundation in French cuisine through his experiences working at restaurants such as [Ueno Restaurant Kikuya], [Katsunuma-tei], and [Leau a la bouche]. Moved to France along with his wife, a cooking expert, at age 32, and worked at a number of famous establishments such as [Le Restaurant], a restaurant with two Michelin stars, to refine his technique. After returning to Japan, he opened [Sans Le Sou] in 1995.
金子 淑光Yoshimitsu Kaneko
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SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO
SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO
- Namba, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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金沢Kanazawa
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Mr. Kanazawa opened a sake bar to introduce the delicious taste of Japan to overseas guests.
He was born in 1980 in Osaka. While working for a trading company, he had the opportunity to visit many different countries. As he tasted the cuisine of those countries and met the people there, his fascination for Japanese cuisine, which is his origin, grew. So he took a new step forward by entering the culinary world, a field he had been interested in since his student days. He studied independently and honed his culinary skills under the guidance of his acquaintance, the current head chef, and opened SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO as the owner in 2024.
金沢Kanazawa
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RISTORANTE & BAR ITALIANA Mia Angela Daimaru Sapporo Branch
RISTORANTE ＆BAR ITALIANA Mia Angela 大丸札幌店
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Pasta
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Kokuryu Ebisubashi Branch
黒龍 戎橋店
- Namba, Osaka
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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町田 茂Shigeru Machida
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Attracted by the thoughts and skills of artisan chefs, Mr. Machida began walking the path of Japanese cuisine.
He is a native of Osaka. Interested in eating and making things more than others, he became especially fascinated by the delicate presentation of food and the knife skills of artisan chefs, leading him to pursue a career in Japanese cuisine. In 2007, he started his life as a chef at a kappo restaurant in Kitashinchi. Since then, he has worked in 20 restaurants, including not only Japanese but also Italian, Chinese, and others. He has also been involved in the launch of many restaurants. Currently, he works as a chef at the Kokuryu Ebisubashi Branch.
町田 茂Shigeru Machida
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Osteria da K. [Kappa]
Osteria da K.［Kappa］
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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礒貝 勝成Katsunari Isogai
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Various experience from famous Trattoria to a 3-star sushi restaurant.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. Influenced by his good cook mother, he liked cooking since he was a child. Deciding to [do what I want to do most] when choosing his future career, he entered a cooking school. After graduating from the school, he started working at [CHIANTI] in Itakura. Later, he moved to [Trattoria MIKITA], and became a chef at the main restaurant for 4 years. Building up sufficient experience, he travelled to Italy. Returning to Japan, he broadened his experience at [Sushi Yoshitake] he had some connections, and became a chef at [Osteria da K.(kappa)].
礒貝 勝成Katsunari Isogai
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