1501 - 1520 of 1799 chefs
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Yagiya
屋宜家
- Nanjo, Okinawa
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / Okinawa Cuisine
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玉城 利也TAMASHIRO TOSHIYA
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His own love of Okinawan soba motivated him to pursue the perfect dish
Born in Okinawa in 1985, our chef was raised on Okinawan soba and his love for it is unmatched. His fascination with the dish grew as he went from restaurant to restaurant, observing differences in flavor, until at last he decided to become a chef himself. Of particular importance to him is the balance of bonito and pork in flavoring the dashi broth. His aim is a taste that is refreshing, yet never boring, and he devotes himself wholeheartedly to that pursuit to this day.
玉城 利也TAMASHIRO TOSHIYA
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Char-Grill Yakitori Mamecho Tsurumai branch
炭火やきとり 豆鳥 鶴舞店
- Yabacho/Osu/Kamimaezu/Tsurumai, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken / Nagoya Cochin (chicken)
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林 英樹HAYASHI HIDEKI
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Attracted to restaurant management since he was a child
Born July 24th, 1970, in Aichi Prefecture. He has loved to cook since he was a child, and every time he went out to eat at a restaurant he was fascinated by the ambiance, and wound up wanting to own his own establishment when he grew up. After graduating from high school he attended the Osaka Abeno Tsuji School of Culinary Arts, where he trained to become a traditional chef. He then built up experience at a variety of restaurants before opening Mamecho.
林 英樹HAYASHI HIDEKI
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Ocomo
OCOMO
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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安倍 康介ABE KOSUKE
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The smiles of his customers inspire him to spend every day trying to make the best possible food on his hot plate.
He was born in Tokyo in 1995. From a young age he was interested in cooking, and when he was a student, he gained experience in the food industry through part-time jobs. This experience led to him setting his heart upon a career within cooking. In 2010, he started work at Asakusa Monja Ocomo. He became interested in working with a hot plate, which allows for a wide range of cooking to be performed. Every day he tries out new ideas as he cooks. He also puts his heart into welcoming his customers to make them happy.
安倍 康介ABE KOSUKE
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Hakata Taki Gyoza Ikeda Shoten
博多 炊き餃子 池田商店
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Gyoza (dumplings),Chinese / Shochu / Gyoza (dumplings) / General
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冨永 信一TOMINAGA SHINICHI
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By making sure ingredients change every day, there is always an eye on consistent quality.
Born in 1973, and a native of Fukuoka Prefecture, he had always loved food, but was working at a company unrelated to the culinary world. From there, he decided to change occupations and pursue the path of becoming a chef. Every day he constantly watches changes in conditions and the quality of ingredients to insure a consistent high level of quality, which means he is always studying the textures and flavors of the food he has perfected.
冨永 信一TOMINAGA SHINICHI
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UNIQUE
UNIQUE
- Kitahama, Osaka
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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中山 大輔NAKAYAMA DAISUKE
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He was drawn to the charms of French cooking, and his experience in famous restaurants has made him a powerful chef.
He was born in 1975 in Osaka. Although he went to a technical high school, he decided to pursue cooking-in both cases, because he enjoys making things. While learning the basics of service at a hotel, he studied cooking as hard as he could, aiming for places like the Riga Royal Hotel, and he got his dream assignment at the Restaurant Chambord, a famous restaurant known for tradition and formality. He had always hoped to become a French chef, and he fell in love with French food even more in that position, where he spent quality time working under a head chef he greatly admired. He has continued to achieve great things and gain experience since then.
中山 大輔NAKAYAMA DAISUKE
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Vino Hirata
ヴィノ ヒラタ
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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仁保 州博NIHO KUNIHIRO
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Deeply impressed by the Italians' service and delicious food
Born in 1974 in Tottori, the chef decided to pursue this path while visiting Italy and being drawn to its delicious cuisine and friendly people. After graduating from a culinary school, he entered an Italian restaurant. In 1998, he joined "Vino Hirata" and became head chef in 2009. In May, 2010, he became an owner chef.
仁保 州博NIHO KUNIHIRO
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BIANCARA
ビアンカーラ
- Kichijoji, Tokyo
- Wine Bar,Bars (pubs) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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飯野 究IINO KIWAMU
The Chef's Recommendations -
Seeing the form of the maker in the made is the charm of "vin naturel"
Born 1974 and coming from Gunma, he went on to a culinary college after graduating high school, aiming to be a chef. Graduating from there, he spent some time in another line of work before working a chef for about twelve years at an Italian restaurant in Hachioji. BIANCARA's owner, Mr. Kodaira, was in the same year as him in middle school, and from 2012 he has been chef here. Though coming from an background in Italian, and the closeness to wine that brings, he says that he first drank natural wine coming to BIANCARA. At current, he's tending and bringing to fruition wine conversation with guests daily.
飯野 究IINO KIWAMU
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Uru
閏
- Nijo Castle, Kyoto
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Pizza / Pasta / Italian
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田原TAHARA
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He started cooking based on his love for food, but now this chef is looking to take things even further
He was born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1981. He has been interested in food as long as he can remember. He started cooking as a hobby, but when it came time to think about a life-long profession, he decided to become a chef. He began his training at a hotel, covering the whole gamut of Western cooking, but gradually found himself drawn to the deliciousness of French and Italian cuisine. Since 2012 he has been displaying his skill daily at "Uru".
田原TAHARA
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Ajisai Sankyu
味彩 山久
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Gyutan (beef tongue)
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久世 竜吾KUZE RYUGO
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He watching his father, who was a chef, at work, and naturally got into cooking.
Born in 1974 in Mie Prefecture. His father was a chef, and being surrounded by cooking gave him a familiarity with it. At the age of 18, starting with a restaurant called kani honke, he did a variety of training, in Japanese grilling, yakitori, and a Japanese restaurant within a hotel. In July, 2011, he opened Ajisai Sankyu. Since opening, he has produced food that is healthy and doesn't use synthetic flavorings.
久世 竜吾KUZE RYUGO
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Pizzeria Austro
Pizzeria Austro
- Imabari, Ehime
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Neapolitan Pizza / Wine
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佐野 大介SANO DAISUKE
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The influence of his chef father led him down the same path
Our chef Sano was raised looking up to his chef father from the time he was a child. Seeing how delighted people were when they ate his father's food, he thought, "Someday, I want to make people happy like that with my own cooking," which led him down the same path. Afterwards he built up experience at various Italian restaurants, before opening this establishment. His memories of his father's cooking still form the foundation for Sano's own culinary style even now.
佐野 大介SANO DAISUKE
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Arcana Tokyo
アルカナ東京
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Cake / Wine
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飯野 昭人IINO AKIHITO
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A chef pursuing the art of cooking with the determination of a master craftsman after a visit to France
Born in Fukushima prefecture in 1983, this chef has always loved making things and aspired to be a chef since a young age. After graduating school and spending some time in another industry, he started working at a french restaurant in Hayama at the age of 19 through an introduction from a friend. There, he studied cooking basics for 4 years. Later he travelled to France where he trained in Normandy, Ile De France, and Cote d'Azur for 5 years, experiencing authentic French cuisine. He returned to Japan in 2011 to work in Benoit in Aoyama, and joined Arukana Tokyo KARATO in 2013.
飯野 昭人IINO AKIHITO
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Ramen Senka Rapita Main Store
らーめん専家 羅妃焚 総本店
- Iwamizawa/Sorachi, Hokkaido
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Gyoza (dumplings) / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen)
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菅原 久義SUGAWARA HISAYOSHI
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He's loved eating since early childhood! He dreamed of having his own restaurant.
When he was young, owner Hisayoshi Sugawara's favourite foods were ramen and curry rice. With the spirit of a child, he dreamed of owning his own restaurant. Since it was his favourite food, Hisayoshi was determined to make the ultimate bowl of ramen himself. Trying the ramen at various restaurants, he made continual improvements until settling on the present taste. That's the taste you can enjoy today.
菅原 久義SUGAWARA HISAYOSHI
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Kushi Agemono Shun's Ginza
串あげもの 旬s 銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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和田 隆WADA TAKASHI
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Enjoy "Kushiage" (fried skewers), have fun with the chef, and understand its depth.
After graduating from culinary school, he hoped to become a patissier, so he began working at a French restaurant through an introduction from the school. Following that an acquaintance introduced me to a steakhouse. Ultimately, he wound up working at several different restaurants. When he turned 30, he began thinking about the chef he wanted to become. He started at a kushiage (fried skewers) restaurant. It was his first time interacting with customers at a counter. As a chef, there was nothing better than directly seeing a customer's reaction. 15 years has since passed and he has continued working as a kushiage chef.
和田 隆WADA TAKASHI
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Ricos KITCHEN
Ricos KITCHEN（リコス・キッチン）
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / French / Italian
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夏目 治樹NATSUME HARUKI
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He draws out the deliciousness of his ingredients using culinary techniques from Italian to French, and sometimes even Japanese
Born in 1970, in Tokyo. When he was in elementary school his parents took him to a yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant, where he was so moved by the stylish and delicious world of cuisine that he aspired to become a chef himself. After graduating from culinary school he went to work for the Hilton Hotel. He worked in a variety of kitchens for four years, then went to work for restaurants specializing in Italian cuisine. Then he became a chef at Tim's NY in Ebisu. He met our owner around then, and in 2000 in opened Ricos Kitchen with him, where he works still.
夏目 治樹NATSUME HARUKI
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GINZA TOTOKI
GINZA TOTOKI
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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十時 亨TOTOKI TORU
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An encounter with a chef of French cuisine opened him up to the world of French food.
Toru Totoki was born in 1956 in Fukushima prefecture. When he was 20-years old, at a time that few people were familiar with French cuisine, he happened to meet the head chef of a French restaurant. Thanks to this chef's introduction, Totoki trained for 2 years at Regence Shibuya, then the famous French restaurant Ginza Lecrin, before going to Europe. He worked for 11 years as the head chef of Ginza Lecrin, from 1992 to 2003, then he opened Les Dix Temps, The Totoki. In 2013, the restaurant was updated and re-opened as Ginza Totoki.
十時 亨TOTOKI TORU
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Kitajimatei
北島亭
- Yotsuya, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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北島 素幸KITAJIMA MOTOYUKI
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With his career spanning nearly half a century, his role in developing French cuisine in Japan has been pivotal
He was born in 1951 in Fukuoka prefecture. He started his culinary career when he was 18, after entering "Royal" in Fukuoka. He was deeply impressed by the dessert buffets at "Regence" in Roppongi, which were still rare at that time, and he also trained as a patisserie. He went to France in 1977, and studied for five years at restaurants such as "Troisgros", and "Georges Blanc", being impressed once again by the culture of French cuisine that he experienced in the country itself. After returning to Japan, he held successive posts as a chef in "De Roanne" in Kyobashi, and "Pantagruel" in Akasaka. He opened "Kitajimatei" in 1990.
北島 素幸KITAJIMA MOTOYUKI
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Restaurant Tani
レストラン タニ
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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谷 利通TANI TOSHIMICHI
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A French chef who draws out the rich flavors of seasonal ingredients yet never loses sight of the basics
Born on March 12, 1973. Grew up in Kanagawa Prefecture. He decided he would become a chef when he came across French cooking through his part-time job in high school and was shocked by the flavors. He graduated from high school while spending a year and a half training in a French restaurant in Kamakura, then worked at Restaurant Aladdin in Ebisu, and travelled to France twice. After that, he helped plan the launch of Maison Cache-Cache. After working as a chef there for 6 years, he opened Restaurant Tani in 2011. Restaurant Tani is designed to be a French restaurant that offers everything from bistro food to gastronomy.
谷 利通TANI TOSHIMICHI
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Yakiniku no Meimon Tendan Akasaka
焼肉の名門 天壇 赤坂店
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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和田 将大WADA MASAHIRO
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He his love of cooking and yakiniku (grilled meat) pushes him to pursue Korean cuisine that does high quality meat justice
Born August 22nd, 1986, in Kyoto. As a child his love of cooking and yakiniku (grilled meat) led him down the path to becoming a chef. At the age of 18 he started working at a Korean restaurant. After honing his skills for four years at Tendan Gion, he transferred to Tendan Akasaka. He doesn't just make Korean food - he uses his considerable skills to make luxurious yet subtle dishes that pair perfectly with yakiniku. With high quality meat you can't find anywhere else, many Korean food lovers flock to our restaurant daily.
和田 将大WADA MASAHIRO
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Yakitori Fukusumi Fukuan
やきとり福住 福庵
- Iwaki, Fukushima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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橋本 隼HASHIMOTO JUN
The Chef's Recommendations -
Passionately dedicated to the art of the grill
When he was looking for a part-time job during his student days, Mr. Hashimoto asked to come work for us at Yakitori Fukusumi. He was so drawn by the complexities of cookery, he decided to stay on with us as a chef after graduation. He has enthusiastically dedicated himself to mastering the art since then, and these days we leave the grilling up to him.
橋本 隼HASHIMOTO JUN
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India Restaurant Tirupati
インドめし ティルパティ
- Teramachi/Arimatsu, Ishikawa
- Indian,Other Asian / Curry / Indian Curry / Indian
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モハン クマール タパMOHAN KUMARU
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He makes use of local ingredients from Ishikawa and hopes to demonstrate the great taste of Indian food.
Born on March 7th, 1966, in Bangalore, India, he loved making food from a young age. After thinking, "I want everyone to eat good food", at the age of 16 he started on the path to a career in cooking. For 15 years he worked at one of India's top hotels, then built up four years of experience working in a restaurant in Japan. In 2000, in the home prefecture of his wife, Ishikawa, he opened Indian Restaurant Tirupati. He offers real Indian food, making enthusiastic use of ingredients from Ishikawa, with its incredibly rich natural areas.
モハン クマール タパMOHAN KUMARU
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