A chef who makes smiles with food and performs everything from cooking with Oita's seasonal ingredients to customer service.

Ms. Ikeda is a native of Oita. After learning the basics of cooking at a culinary institute in Osaka, she polished her skills in Japanese cooking in Yufuin, Oita. It was a time when there were few women in the world of Japanese food, but she devoted herself to training more than others and worked hard, showing up at the kitchen earlier than anyone else. Because she wants customers to relax, she doesn't just show her skills in the kitchen. She is also personally involved in management and customer service, and her motto is to see customer reactions herself. Utilizing her delicate sensitivity that she refined through flower arranging, she serves rich food that has both color and flavor. 

 

Trained in hotels and restaurants in Japan and three-star restaurants in France, Mr. Sawabe worked as a chef in various hotels and restaurants. In Japan's Hokuriku region, he has served at Kanazawa PREEMINENCE and Yoichi Sanso Auberge de Mikuni. Sympathizing with the concept of "A la ferme de Shinjiro," under the guidance of Mr. Shinjiro Imura, he creates French cuisine at traditional wooden townhouses in Kanazawa.

Entered the restaurant business with a passion for customer service. Mr. Fukaya has been working hard as a restaurant manager.

He was born in 1983 in Tokyo. As he worked in various genres of customer service, he began to think he was suited for the job and entered the food and beverage industry. After graduating from Oda Cooking College, he gained experience in dining bars and other restaurants before joining his current company by fate. Following working at SHOW RESTAURANT "nest," he became the manager of SHINJUKU ALE in March 2021. The bar is popular among young people as a place where they can easily enjoy craft beer.

The owner-chef of The New World.

Mr. Toba was born in 1978 in Saitama Prefecture. He has a unique background, having quit his job as a J-League trainee and worked as an elementary school teacher before entering the world of chefs at 32. He trained for 3 years at DIRITTO in Kagurazaka, 2 years at Florilege in Aoyama, and 2 years as a sous chef at Aria di Tacubo in Ebisu before becoming the chef at Gris in Yoyogi Uehara in March 2016. He then became the owner-chef of the same restaurant, which reopened as sio in July 2018.

The desire to "see the smiles on the faces of people he loves" is the starting point for Mr. Sonoda as a chef.

He was born in 1976 in Hyogo. Started cooking because he wanted to "see the joy on his loved ones' faces. His career in the restaurant industry began at 16, and he is currently working as a chef at Sakamori. Mr. Sonoda continues to value his passion for "people's smiles," which was his starting point as a chef. He is committed to making the restaurant a place that brings smiles to customers' faces by taking care to control the quality of the cuisine itself, the speed at which it is served, and the temperature at which it is delivered.

Mr. Natsumori provides carefully selected meat, with the first priority being to please his guests.

He was born in 1978 in China. He was originally interested in cooking and naturally started his career as a chef. After accumulating about 5 years of experience at the famous yakiniku restaurant Jojoen and around 10 years of experience at Japanese restaurants, he is currently showing his skills as the head chef and manager at Yakiniku Saigyu Shibuya branch. With the belief that "the greatest joy for a chef is to see their customers delighted," he continues to hone his skills and provide delicious meat to his customers.

Mr. Negami was influenced by his father and aimed to walk the path of cuisine. He is a passionate artisan that studied hard due to his passion for sushi.

Mr. Negami was born in 1963 in Hokkaido. Being influenced by his father, who was a chef, he held hopes of becoming a Japanese chef himself one day. After graduating high school, he trained for around 5 years at a sushi restaurant introduced by an acquaintance. Later on, after working at an eat-out chain sushi restaurant, he worked at the famous Susukino restaurant "Sushiya no Yamada," where he polished his skills for over 20 years. Utilizing his steady skill and rich experience, he opened "Sushiya no Negami" in 2010. His carefully made Ezo-mae sushi, which uses the rich ingredients of Hokkaido, is highly praised.  

Fascinated by delicious food, Mr. Tamura aspired to become a chef who could cook his own dishes.

He was born in 1993 in Osaka. He experienced a part-time job in a restaurant as a student, which sparked his interest in cooking. Started his professional career as a chef at Hanagoyomi in Swissôtel. After that, he moved to Kappo Ajisai and further honed his skills. In July 2022, he was offered a position at Miotsukushi Tennoji Branch and became the head chef.

The life of a chef began in Japan. Mr. Yang provides hospitality with seasonal Japanese delicacies. 

He is from China. Coming to Japan at 27, he has since built a career in the Japanese restaurant industry. From a ramen restaurant in Tokyo, he has been exposed to Japan's unique and ever-changing culinary culture. Currently, he is active as the manager of the Hamayakitaro Jimbocho Branch. He makes visitors smile with seasonal delicacies such as fish only available in that season.

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.

Mr. Kimura has established his current style after honing his skills at prestigious hotels and renowned restaurants.

He was born in 1993 in Kanagawa. After graduating from vocational school, he started his career at Tohkarin in Hotel Okura Tokyo. After that, he was active as a chef at Nihonbashi Muromachi Hinkan, Okura Act City Hotel Hamamatsu, and The Okura Tokyo. After training at Shirogane Shichubo Yung, he established his current style. In 2022, he opened his own restaurant, Azabu Yung, as a chef. Within just half a year of its opening, Azabu Yung gained recognition, including being featured in the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, attracting attention from foodies.

Continuously choosing truly delicious ingredients based on training in places with their own character.

Mr. Nakada was born in 1980 in Tokyo. When he was in his third year of junior high school, the head chef of a small restaurant his parents frequented showed him what working in the kitchen was like. At that time, he was so impressed that he asked to become an apprentice. He started his apprenticeship at a fine restaurant in Asakusa. His feelings deepened as he was exposed to the local cuisine of various regions, including Shizuoka and Fukushima. After returning to Tokyo, he honed his skills in the world of Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) cuisine. In April 2020, he joined the Kagurazaka Oishinbo Main Branch. He is passionate about making the best theme of the ingredients that arrive directly from production sites every morning.

Mr. Tajima draws on his experience at a renowned Japanese restaurant to offer seasonal dishes using miso from all over the country.

Mr. Tajima was born in 1981 in Kyoto. Loves to cook, so he naturally wanted to become a chef. Began training at the age of 20 at a renowned restaurant in Arashiyama that offers a fusion of Kyoto cuisine and French courses. For 6 years, he studied single-mindedly and gained further experience in creative Japanese restaurants and Izakaya (Japanese-style pubs). He joined the company in February 2018 when a person he worked with at the creative Japanese restaurant launched TD-MOVE Inc. and invited him to join the company. He has worked as the head chef at Feliz-malto since March 2018.

Mr. Nishio serves an inspiring dining experience through various meat dishes that resonate with all the senses.

He was born in 1986 in Osaka. The manager of ASATSUYU. He found joy and satisfaction in bringing happiness, surprise, and excitement through food, leading him to the food and beverage industry. Started his career at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka and gained experience at a game meat restaurant. In 2021, he was appointed to his current position when the current restaurant was founded. In the lively atmosphere of the counter kappo restaurant, he works closely with a skilled head chef and devotes himself to providing hospitality by offering a wide variety of meats at their best. His attention to detail is also highly regarded.

Mr. Fujita opened his dream izakaya, inspiring people with his culinary talent and humanity.

He was born in 1982 in Osaka. Decided to run his own izakaya, which was his dream, and started working at an izakaya to make it a reality. When he was about 30 years old, he opened his long-desired restaurant. His career as a chef began with a wrong phone call, leading to various experiences in the food and beverage industry and his passion for building his own successful izakaya. His culinary talent and personality continue to bring joy and satisfaction to his guests.

Mr. Shimizu's favorite thing to do naturally became his job.

Enjoy sake pairings with dishes prepared by the owner, who has many years of experience in purchasing and brewing sake through his work in the fisheries industry.

Proposing new Western-style yakitori through skills honed in the resort scene.

Mr. Kai was born in 1989 in Oita. After helping a Yakitori restaurant run by his relatives, he decided to pursue a career in food and drink. Moved to Okinawa and entered an Italian restaurant. Then, he honed his skills in the kitchen of a private resort hotel in Onna Village. In the spring of 2023, after becoming independent, he started Sumibi Yakitori BOND as a restaurant that brings together all of his experience.

Mr. Izuoka came to the store once and felt it was life-changing.

He comes to the store once, feels it will change his life, and decides to join the company. KARAOKE HUNDRED is a casual karaoke bar located in the heart of Ikebukuro with a warm atmosphere. It offers a thoroughly comfortable space and original cocktails while providing the highest-quality audio equipment.

Mr. Miyazato cooks with sincerity to bring smiles to his guests and provides delicious food.

Has a background of working at various eateries in Tokyo and Ishigaki Island. He is the owner who loves basketball. His recommended dishes are a certain brand of pork belly with the skin, Agu ribs & loin, and the specialty cabbage grabbing!

Mr. Serada is a food concept designer who launched a fascinating Yakiniku restaurant.

He was born in 1976 in Hokkaido. Moved to Tokyo shortly after birth and grew up there. When he hears that a restaurant is "delicious," he travels north and south with his light footwork, visiting many restaurants under the motto, "'Keep going to restaurants until my name is remembered." Deepened friendships with the owners and chefs of many famous restaurants. In that process, he strove daily to produce "a restaurant that he personally would want to go to and "a restaurant that makes people want to return repeatedly."  In August 2023, he opened Yakiniku Rosuken Azabujuban Main Branch.