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Matsunaga Wagyu Yakiniku Gion Kujyo
まつなが和牛焼肉 祇園 久成
- Gion, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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MOINOL RABBIMoinol Rabbi
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The skills of a chef were honed through experience with Japan's diverse food culture.
Mr. Rabbi was born in Bangladesh. He came to Japan in 2010 to pursue his dream of becoming a chef. His desire to learn about sushi culture inspired him to choose Japan as the stage for his career. Since then, he has worked as a chef in various restaurants across Japan, including in Izakaya, Italian, French, American Steakhouse, Hamburger Shop, and Spanish. His experience covers multiple types of businesses, from reasonably priced restaurants to high-end restaurants. He is currently working as a chef at Gion Kujyo.
MOINOL RABBIMoinol Rabbi
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RRR Kobe Beef & Wine Otemachi
RRR Kobebeef&Wine otemachi
- Otemachi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Steak / Wine
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大和田 龍之介Ryunosuke Owada
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Mr. Owada is creating new landscapes in Roppongi's French cuisine with charming dishes that blend the classic and modern.
Mr. Owada was born in 1988 in Chiba Prefecture. Growing up watching his father, who was a French chef, he aimed to walk the same path. After graduating high school, he went to France, where he became accustomed to the food and culture of that country. He then studied under the chef Mr. Koji Watanabe at the famous Tokyo restaurant L'ecrin Ginza. After working in several restaurants, such as Quintessence in Kitashinagawa, Marche de Jyuban in Azabu-Juban, Le Bistro, and 336ebisu in Ebisu, he currently works at RRR Kobe Beef & Wine Otemachi.
大和田 龍之介Ryunosuke Owada
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L'aisance
L'aisance
- Fukui City, Fukui
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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吉川 正裕Masahiro Yoshikawa
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Mr. Yoshikawa aims to create a dining space where people can thoroughly enjoy the bounty of Fukui, the local area.
He was born in Fukui. After studying the basics of Western and French cuisine at the Teikoku Hotel in Osaka, he gained experience in wine bars and multinational restaurants. Valuing the connection with the community and wanting people to understand the backbone of the cuisine, he also devotes himself to supervising local restaurants, teaching cooking with local food resources, and participating in nutrition education programs for children. At L'aisance, which opened on July 15, 2022, he and Mr. Akae, with whom he has a close friendship, express their unique sensibility.
吉川 正裕Masahiro Yoshikawa
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Kurubushi
踝
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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本田 喜世一Kiyokazu Honda
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Mr. Honda attracts diners with creative Japanese cuisine that is rich in a sense of the season and makes the most of flexible ideas and proven techniques.
He was born in Shiga and is the head chef of Kurubushi. Having loved cooking since childhood, he was fascinated by the work of bringing joy to people through food, which led him to become a professional. After training at a Japanese restaurant in Shinsaibashi, he joined the renowned Tenma restaurant, Sousaku Shubou Nakanaka, in 2015, where he honed his imagination and cooking skills to make the most of seasonal ingredients, which is the restaurant's motto. In 2020, he became the head chef of the restaurant's 2nd location, Sousaku Shubou Sou Sou. After developing it into a popular restaurant, he was appointed to his current position when the 3rd restaurant, Kurubushi, opened in the fall of 2022. Through seasonal kaiseki courses, he is presenting the culmination of his experience.
本田 喜世一Kiyokazu Honda
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Sushi Tenkawa
鮨 天川
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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藤平 真一Shinichi Fujihira
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Mr. Fujihira takes a new step forward as a restaurant owner, carrying a long-standing tradition.
He was born in 1990 in Tochigi. Born in a sushi restaurant in business since his grandfather's generation, he grew up close to cooking from an early age. After graduating from Musashino Cooking College, he trained at Sushi Tenkawa in Ginza, where he deepened his skills and knowledge. In 2011, he moved to Ebisu Hoshi, which opened as a branch in Ebisu and demonstrated his skills. In 2021, Hoshi took over the name of "Sushi Tenkawa," which was closed, and he became the owner of the newly born Sushi Tenkawa.
藤平 真一Shinichi Fujihira
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KABEAT
KABEAT
- Kayabacho, Tokyo
- Other countries,Global/International / Italian / General / French
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平 雅一Masakazu Taira
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Offering culinary experience brought by up-and-coming chefs in a variety of genres.
Mr. Taira honed his skills at famous Italian restaurants such as Acqua and Takubo and starred restaurants in Italy. Using ingredients selected from all over Japan, he transforms them into his own creative Italian cuisine, which fascinates his guests. KABEAT has five chefs who are experts in Italian cuisine, American cuisine, French cuisine, Japanese cuisine, and desserts, and they create and serve menus that make the most of the ingredients. Their menu, which combines their unique style with a sense of the season, will bring a fresh color to any occasion's dining experience.
平 雅一Masakazu Taira
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FIFTY-FIVE TOKYO Ebisu Branch
FIFTY-FIVE TOKYO 恵比寿店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Wine / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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川島 貴彦Takahiko Kawashima
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Mr. Kawashima uses his experience to bring smiles to many people's faces with fine-tasting "Yakiniku"!
He was born in 1978. Entered high school, where he could obtain a cooking license. After honing his skills at a French restaurant, he further studied cooking at Ecole Tsuji Tokyo. Following graduation, he gained experience as a bartender and manager at an Italian restaurant in Kyobashi and a dining bar before joining the Yakiniku Shibaura group at 32. Having spent 10 years in the company, he has been involved in the current restaurant since its reopening and was appointed head chef. Changing the way of cutting the meat depending on the day's conditions, he offers new ways of eating each part of the meat and unique flavor combinations, which have been well received.
川島 貴彦Takahiko Kawashima
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Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Dotombori Sennichimae Branch
松阪牛焼肉M 道頓堀千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sushi / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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浦田 憲史Kenji Urata
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Mr. Urata is a manager who values the spirit of Omotenashi and serves delicious food.
He was born in 1989 in Osaka. At age 20, he entered the world of food and beverage. While working as a bartender, he realized he enjoyed cooking and became a chef. In addition to the bar, he trained at a yakiniku restaurant and a Takoyaki restaurant to hone his skills. He later joined Light House Co., Ltd., which operates Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M by chance. He has been supporting the restaurant as a manager since the opening of the Dotombori Sennichimae Branch in December 2023. With the spirit of "Omotenashi" (hospitality), he considers "as long as you are in Osaka, you are our customer."
浦田 憲史Kenji Urata
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Tempura Miyashiro
天婦羅 みやしろ
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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宮代 直亮Naoaki Miyashiro
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Mr. Miyashiro is a Japanese chef who uses his expert skills to entice guests with crispy fried tempura.
Mr. Miyashiro was born in 1967 in Kanagawa Prefecture and went to a culinary school (Yokohama chouri) with his friend. After graduation, he trained at Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro and gained experience at Royal Park Hotel in Yokohama. Then at Sakura restaurant in Hotel Nikko Tokyo in Odaiba, he started up the tempura counter and served as head chef. After that, he worked as head chef at Hilton Tokyo in Odaiba, then joined MUGEN, Inc. in 2018. He has been working at "Tempura Miyashiro" since May 2018, primarily responsible for tempura.
宮代 直亮Naoaki Miyashiro
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Ginza Seikoan NIIGATA GRAND HOTEL
銀座静香庵 NIIGATA GRAND HOTEL
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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杉山 浩之Hiroyuki Sugiyama
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Mr. Sugiyama promotes the appeal of Niigata Prefecture's food, colored by ingredients nurtured in a rich natural environment.
He was born in Niigata Prefecture. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at Niigata-no-Aji Seikoan restaurant in the Omotesando Niigata-kan N'espace, an antenna store that opened in Omotesando in 1997. He made efforts to promote Niigata Prefecture's charms, focusing on "food," including selling local products. Ginza Seikoan was relocated and reopened on July 7, 2024, as directly managed by Niigata Grand Hotel. He is demonstrating his skills there as the head chef manager.
杉山 浩之Hiroyuki Sugiyama
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Roast Beef no Mise Watanabe
ローストビーフの店Watanabe
- Kamigamo/Kitayama, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / French / Steak / Wine
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渡辺 勇樹 Yuuki Watanabe
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With his pursuit of roast beef, Mr. Watanabe puts his uniqueness into each dish.
He gained experience in French restaurants and hotels. As he acquired various skills, he began to realize how different he was from the chefs around him and thought that he would like to "master his skills in one field" to pursue his uniqueness. Inspired by the realization that "warm roast beef also tastes great, instead of serving it cold," he opened Roast Beef no Mise Watanabe in 2013. In April 2021, the restaurant moved to a new location. He continues to devote himself passionately to mastering "Roast Beef."
渡辺 勇樹 Yuuki Watanabe
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honda Akasaka Branch
honda 赤坂店
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Cookshop / Sake
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奈良 開Kai Nara
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Mr. Nara produces a relaxing time for precious guests.
Having worked at honda in Akasaka for 8 years, he currently serves as manager. He has the J.S.A. SAKE DIPLOMA (Japanese sake sommelier) qualification. With this qualification, he proposes sake and small dishes that go well with it. Every day, he devotes himself to providing his guests with a blissful experience.
奈良 開Kai Nara
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XEX WEST
XEX WEST
- Nishi-Umeda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Italian / Cocktail
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佐々木 聖Akira Sasaki
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Communication with guests is important.
Mr. Sasaki is particular about the beautiful presentation of his dishes and the special flavors unique to XEX. "I provide warm and friendly service and offer dishes tailored to the customer's needs, valuing conversation with the customer at the counter," he says. Many regular guests adore Mr. Sasaki and visit the restaurant several times a month.
佐々木 聖Akira Sasaki
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Creative Dining La Veranda APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi
創作ダイニングラ・ベランダアパホテル潮見
- Tatsumi/Ariake/Shinkiba, Tokyo
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / General / General / Others
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小野 翔太Shota Ono
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The journey into cooking began with an interest in various industries.
Mr. Ono was born in 1999 in Hyogo. The inspiration to work in the food industry came from a desire, during his time at an agricultural high school, to experience the entire process from production to processing and sales, known as the sixth industrialization. After graduating from culinary school, he spent a year in vegetable production and processing in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata, which UNESCO recognized as a Creative City of Gastronomy. He then worked at a French restaurant in Tokyo before joining his current company. He left the company temporarily to help his mentor, a chef, with the opening of a restaurant in France and then returned to Japan. He is currently active at APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi.
小野 翔太Shota Ono
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Tokyo October
東京十月
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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冬野 慎治Shinji Fuyuno
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Mr. Fuyuno is a chef and owner of the restaurant, who is highly admired by a wide range of guests from Japan and abroad.
He was born in 1974 in Ibaraki. Trained in Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) cuisine, hotels, and Japanese restaurants. He learned and honed his skills in various techniques of serving food in beautiful dishes and using seasonal vegetables and other ingredients. In 2017, he came to Tokyo October. Serving as both head chef and owner of the restaurant, he has established a “style in which the chef himself provides hospitality.” He calls himself a Japanese cuisine artist and pursues not only cooking but also the art of tea ceremony. Offering a diverse appeal as a comprehensive cultural art not limited to Japanese cuisine, he is adored by a wide range of guests from Japan and abroad.
冬野 慎治Shinji Fuyuno
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Sushidokoro Kihara
鮨処 木はら
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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木原 茂信Shigenobu Kihara
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40 years of devoted sushi career creates Hakodate special sushi.
He was born in Hokkaido in 1960, and became an apprentice at a sushi restaurant when he was 15 years old. He learned the basic of Edomae sushi from the senior staff. Relatively young at the age of 34, he started his own restaurant [Sushidokoro Kihara] in Hakodate. 4 years later, fell in love with the location overlooking the Tsugaru Strait, he moved to the current location. Keeping Hakodate special sushi as his creed, he serves sushi using the best local fish.
木原 茂信Shigenobu Kihara
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KYOTO STAR BAR
KYOTO STAR BAR
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail
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松田 高雅Takamasa Matsuda
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Realized that "eating delicious food" is crucial.
Mr. Matsuda was born in 1980 in Kyoto. After 10 years as a company employee, he was forced to retire due to illness, and he had time to think slowly about his future life. At that time, he realized that "Eating delicious food" was his highest priority, and he aspired to a cooking job with customer service. After working at a Western cuisine restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, and a ramen restaurant, he entered STAR BAR GINZA and started training. In March 2022, he was appointed manager of the Kyoto branch, KYOTO STAR BAR.
松田 高雅Takamasa Matsuda
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Uni Murakami Hakodate Main Branch
うに むらかみ 函館本店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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村上 朋子Tomoko Murakami
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Childhood with sea urchin experience. Followed her mother, she took over the restaurant.
She was born in Hokkaido in 1978. Her grandparents owned a sea urchin factory where she played as a child. Graduated from a technical school, she started working in Sapporo as a physical therapist. At the age of 24, she joined her mother's restaurant [Uni (sea urchin) Murakami Hakodate Main Branch]. 13 years have passed since she took over her mother's restaurant and passion for sea urchin, as a young owner.
村上 朋子Tomoko Murakami
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BLACK TERRACE
BLACK TERRACE
- Ikejiri-Ohashi/Mishuku, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Seafood / Steak
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小川 健太Kenta Ogawa
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Fascinated by BLACK TERRACE, Mr. Ogawa turned from a photographer to the world of food.
He was born in 1992 in Kanagawa. When he was working as a photographer after graduating from university, he reached a turning point when he met BLACK TERRACE. That restaurant has a unique atmosphere which fascinated him, then he decided to transition into a chef. Having always enjoyed cooking, he began his career as a chef at the age of 25. After that, he has devoted himself to further study and is now active as a chef. He pursues sensitive cuisine worthy of the expressive restaurant.
小川 健太Kenta Ogawa
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Ishigaki Beef Charcoal-Grilled Yakiniku - Yamamoto
石垣牛炭火焼肉 やまもと
- Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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山本 豊Yutaka Yamamoto
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He created a restaurant to casually enjoy the savory Ishigaki Beef that fascinates him.
He was born in 1961 in Osaka prefecture. When he had a part time job at a bistro cafe in his school days, he liked seeing the guests enjoying his dishes. This led him to the cooking field when he graduated from school. He improved his cooking skills for various genres at Japanese, western, and yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants in Osaka. In 1995, he got married and moved to the hometown of his wife, Ishigaki-jima Island, Okinawa prefecture. When he encountered Ishigaki Beef which was not well known at that time, he was fascinated with its exquisite taste. In the same year, he opened the current yakiniku restaurant which has become one of the top restaurants on the island. His restaurant is loved by both the locals and tourists.
山本 豊Yutaka Yamamoto
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