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TAJ NIKKO
タージ日光
- Nikko/Kinugawa, Tochigi
- Indian,Other Asian / Indian / Indian Curry / Beer
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Vinod ChhetriVinod Chhetri
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Mr. Chhetri brings authentic taste to Japan with his rich experience and solid skills.
He was born in 1982. Over many years in Japan, he honed his skills as a chef of Indian and Nepalese cuisine. He started working as a chef at TAJ NIKKO, which opened in April 2024. He is expanding new food possibilities using the skills accumulated over the years.
Vinod ChhetriVinod Chhetri
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Yakiniku Hajime
焼肉 基
- Isezakicho/Chojamachi, Kanagawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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青木 俊一Shunichi Aoki
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With 20 years of experience in Yakiniku, Mr. Aoki realizes his ideal with the trust cultivated through experience and hard work.
Since he started his culinary journey, he has been dedicated to Yakiniku only. He is a chef who is fascinated by the world of Yakiniku and continues to explore its depth. He gained extensive experience in various restaurants, honing his cooking skills and learning restaurant management. In particular, he focused on selecting ingredients, preparation, and grilling methods to enhance his knowledge and skills. After that, he opened a Yakiniku Hajime to serve the kind of Yakiniku he had envisioned.
青木 俊一Shunichi Aoki
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Ristorante TSUMU
RistoranteTSUMU
- Tsukuba, Ibaraki
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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大井 健司Takeshi Oi
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Mr. Oi wants to convey the good qualities of his hometown that he has learned by going outside the city and connecting them to revitalizing the local community.
He was born in 1984 in Ibaraki. Admiring his mother's excellent cooking skills, he became a chef. In 2013, he went to Italy to train at a famous restaurant. After returning to Japan, he continued to deepen his knowledge of various culinary genres and worked as a chef at renowned restaurants. Ristorante TSUMU, which opened in 2023, was the first restaurant in the southern part of the prefecture to be featured in "Gault&Millau" and has received high acclaim. He works hard every day to be the center of promoting the charms of the region.
大井 健司Takeshi Oi
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Nonna Nietta
Nonna Nietta
- Tsukuba, Ibaraki
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Steak / Pasta
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川村 憲二Kenji Kawamura
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With "guest first" as the basis, Mr. Kawamura faces nature with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
He was born in 1978 in Ibaraki. A part-time job at an Italian restaurant, which he started as a college student, led him to become a chef. After working at a restaurant in Tokyo, he went alone to Italy to get to know the authentic taste. Trained for 6 years, he came back to Japan. He returned to his hometown and opened Nonna Nietta in March 2021. As a chef, he not only approaches ingredients with sincerity but also always thinks of his guests and ensures that they enjoy their time at the restaurant.
川村 憲二Kenji Kawamura
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Milky Wave
ミルキーウェイブ
- Kawagoe, Saitama
- General,Western / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Cake
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小澤 勇Isamu Ozawa
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His starting point was the flavor of the chicken rice he ate as a child
Chef Ozawa's starting point was the flavor of the chicken rice he ate as a child. He trained for 8 years at a French restaurant in Ginza and at a steakhouse in Roppongi. In 1978 he opened Milky Wave in his hometown Kawagoe. This year is the restaurant's 37th year in business.
小澤 勇Isamu Ozawa
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DUMBO PIZZA FACTORY Yokohama
DUMBO PIZZA FACTORY 横浜
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Beer
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Terrace Restaurant Rose
テラスレストラン・ローズ
- Mito/Hitachinaka, Ibaraki
- French,Italian/French / French
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長谷川 恭央Yasuo Hasegawa
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Mr. Hasegawa is a guest-oriented chef who charms with his proven skills and warmth of heart.
He was born in 1974 in Fukushima. After graduating high school, he went to culinary school and trained at French restaurants. In 2005, he joined his current company and has studied in various settings, including the banquet kitchen. Since 2014, he has been working as the head chef at Terrace Restaurant Rose, where he is committed to preparing and serving dishes that are close to the guests. At the Teppanyaki Jin in the restaurant, he also values communication. He is a veteran chef whose charm lies in his solid skills as a professional cook and his warmth of service.
長谷川 恭央Yasuo Hasegawa
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Ryotei Tamaya
料亭 玉家
- Urawa, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese
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西川 和良Kazuyoshi Nishikawa
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Inherits tradition and weaves evolution: Mr. Nishikawa presents delicacies that resonate with the senses in contemporary kaiseki cuisine.
He was born in 1974 in Urawa, the fourth-generation owner of Ryotei Tamaya. Born and raised in a ryotei restaurant established in 1927, he became familiar with diverse ingredients and cuisine early. He started his career in food and beverage as a bartender at a prestigious restaurant in Tokyo. Later, he was involved in establishing and operating restaurants of varied genres while working on various banquets. At 30, he returned to his hometown to take over the ryotei restaurant after his father, the third generation, passed away. Since then, he has been weaving a new history for the famous ryotei by pursuing the delicacies and tastes of today while inheriting the tradition.
西川 和良Kazuyoshi Nishikawa
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Ristorante Quattro Foglio
リストランテ クワトロ・フォリオ
- Ageo/Okegawa/Konosu, Saitama
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Cocktail / Wine
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内村 孝一Koichi Uchimura
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He became a chef by being influenced by his mother and training in France.
He started cooking naturally with influence of his mother who liked cooking. After learning at a cooking school, he also had training in France, and that experience made him a bigger fan of cooking.
内村 孝一Koichi Uchimura
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Restaurant ROSE FARM HOUSE
Restaurant ROSE FARM HOUSE
- Tsukuba, Ibaraki
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Soft Ice Cream
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木下 知也Tomoya Kinoshita
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Struggling but enjoying providing space and food that interacts with nature.
Mr. Kinoshita was born in 1988 in Ibaraki. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at a restaurant in Tokyo. Later, while moving from place to place in Japan, he came into contact with foodstuffs unique to the region. In April 2021, he returned to his hometown following the renovation of the facility and became the head chef and manager of Restaurant ROSE FARM HOUSE. He finds it interesting to offer meals that confront nature as a "rose farm" rather than the conventional cuisine and the facility's operation.
木下 知也Tomoya Kinoshita
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Grilled Aging Beef Yokohama Branch
グリルド エイジング・ビーフ 横浜店
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Steak / General / Garlic
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田村 和人Kazuto Tamura
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With heartwarming memories of his grandmother's cooking, Mr. Tamura aspired to become a chef.
He was born in 1979 in Ibaraki. His grandmother, a chef, has always treated him to delicious dishes since he was a young child. His admiration for his grandmother made him desire to create dishes, and he decided to pursue a career as a chef. After graduating from Ecole Culinaire Kunitachi at 18, he studied cooking in France, the home of authentic French cuisine. He trained for 8 years at a French restaurant in Tokyo and worked as a chef at a French restaurant in Kamakura. In July 2015, he joined Grilled Aging Beef Yokohama and currently works as the Kitchen Chief.
田村 和人Kazuto Tamura
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Sushikappou Ku-kai
寿司割烹空海
- Chiba Station, Chiba
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General
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村木 未来Mirai Muraki
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Born into a family of chefs, Mr. Muraki honed his skills from the age 15 to pursue a career as a sushi chef.
He was born in 1985 in Chiba. Growing up in an environment where many family members and relatives were chefs, he became familiar with cooking from a young age. He began his apprenticeship in Japanese cuisine at the age of 15. After his early years in Ueno and Kinshicho, he honed his skills in various sushi restaurants across Tokyo, including Roppongi, Ginza, Akasaka, and Ebisu. Since April 2019, he has been performing his expert skills at the newly opened Ku-kai. He is known for meticulous work and thoughtful customer service.
村木 未来Mirai Muraki
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Motoyu Yamadaya Ryokan
元湯 山田屋旅館
- Hitachi/Hitachiota, Ibaraki
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / General
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小林 康昭Yasuaki Kobayashi
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Mr. Kobayashi wants to offer dishes that are relaxing and not overbearing.
He was born in 1978 in Ibaraki. Grew up as the heir to a long-established inn, Motoyu Yamadaya Ryokan, he naturally decided to become a chef. He began his career at a ryokan in Kanagawa, and after studying at various places, including a Japanese restaurant, a pike eel restaurant, and a restaurant specializing in pufferfish, he became the 20th generation in 2008. His specialty is colorful and delicate cuisine that uses his wealth of experience. His innovative dishes, which use abundant local ingredients from Ibaraki, are very popular, and he has many repeat customers who come back for his cuisine.
小林 康昭Yasuaki Kobayashi
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Sushi Koizumi
鮨こいづみ
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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小泉 英樹Hideki Koizumi
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Mr. Koizumi wants to keep the tradition of Edomae Sushi with his skilled craftsmanship.
Mr. Koizumi was born in 1963 in Tokyo and raised in Kanda Kamakura Coast. He joined "Kanda Jenome Sushi" by chance and began to aspire to become a sushi chef. Then, he sharpened his skills in authentic Edo-style sushi restaurants established in 1861. From April 2023, he became the head chef of Sushi Koidsumi in Yokohama. He is a sushi chef who continues to preserve the tradition of Edo-mae sushi, with skills cultivated over a long period.
小泉 英樹Hideki Koizumi
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Kamakura Sukiyaki Shabu Shabu Restaurant Sasho
鎌倉すき焼きしゃぶしゃぶレストラン Sasho
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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横井 良介Ryosuke Yokoi
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Cherishing the taste and space passed down from generation to generation, Mr. Yokoi connects the restaurant to the future.
He was inspired to pursue a career in the culinary world by his mother, a chef, from whom he learned how to make dashi soup, warishita (seasoned broth), and miso. His desire to have more people enjoy the long-loved taste his mother's hands produce leads him to become a chef. At the heart of his approach is to offer hospitality in a Japanese-style house and a space surrounded by a beautiful garden that evokes the atmosphere of good old Kamakura. He strives every day to provide his guests with impressions and satisfaction.
横井 良介Ryosuke Yokoi
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Restaurant Ohtsu
レストラン オオツ
- Hitachi/Hitachiota, Ibaraki
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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大津 高志Takashi Ohtsu
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Mr. Ohtsu wants to offer dishes with all his heart to those who have chosen his restaurant.
He was born in 1948 in Ibaraki. His love of eating and drinking led him to become a chef. He has read many cookbooks on French cuisine and other culinary specialties and has visited various regions of Japan in search of ingredients. Throughout his career, he has been in search of his own unique taste. In 1990, he opened Restaurant Ohtsu in his hometown of Ibaraki. Today, with his son and chef, he still continues to evolve as a cook.
大津 高志Takashi Ohtsu
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Teppanyaki Bian Yokohama
鉄板焼 美安 横浜
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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小野田 弘毅Hiroki Onoda
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Mr. Onoda's interest in food began at an early age and led him to become a chef.
He was born in 1958 in Tsukiji, Tokyo. With a father who was a wholesaler, he was exposed to food from an early age and became a chef. While working hard at a Japanese restaurant, he encountered Bian when things were going differently than expected. It has about eight branches in Tokyo, but the Yokohama branch is characterized by its space. Although people tend to imagine teppanyaki as a style where food is grilled right before them, Onoda says that his restaurant's style of serving food in private rooms results from consideration for the customers' comfort.
小野田 弘毅Hiroki Onoda
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Restaurant Pleins d' Lerbes Kitakamakura
レストランプランデルブ 北鎌倉
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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高田 賀靖Noriyasu Takada
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Utilizes the [ma-ai (timing)] of Kabuki, his hobby to watch, into the service as well.
He was born in 1976 in Hokkaido. After graduating from high school, he had 3 years of training at a hotel in Sapporo, then moved to Tokyo at the age of 21. After working at restaurants in Tokyo and Yokohama for approximately 5 years, he went back to Hokkaido. After having further training at [Le Gentil Homme] in Sapporo, he went back to Yokohama again. After working at a French restaurant for 2 years, he entered [Restaurant Pleins d' Lerbes Kitakamakura] at the age of 32. He was certified as a sommelier in 2011. Now he is utilizing [ma-ai (timing)] of kabuki, his hobby to watch, into the service at the restaurant.
高田 賀靖Noriyasu Takada
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Unoshima Villa
うのしまヴィラ
- Mito/Hitachinaka, Ibaraki
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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原田 顕命Kenmei Harada
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Through cooking, Mr. Harada wants to deliver an appreciation for nature and the excitement of food.
He was born in 1995 in Ibaraki. One cook he saw on TV became the catalyst for a significant change in his life. He decided to pursue a career in Japanese cuisine out of a desire to enrich people's hearts and minds through Japanese food. After graduating from a vocational school, he honed his culinary sensibility at a ryotei restaurant in Kyoto. Then, he worked at a kappo restaurant in Tokyo, where he served as sous chef for six months at a branch in Shanghai. Currently, as the head chef of the inn run by his family, he provides personalized cuisine to ensure that each guest is truly satisfied.
原田 顕命Kenmei Harada
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Murakiya Hanare
村木屋はなれ
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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保崎 航大Kodai Hosaki
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Mr. Hosaki explores delicious food and drinks to bring guests a new taste of izakaya enjoyment.
He was born in 1996 in Kanagawa. The manager of Murakiya Hanare. During his college years, his part-time job led him to discover the appeal of restaurants that bring people smiles and joy through food. After graduation, he worked for a company but left because of his strong desire to work in the restaurant business. He started training with the goal of "owning his own restaurant." Experienced in both cooking and customer service at the famous Murakiya main branch in Yokohama, he assumed his current position in August 2023, when the sister branch opened. He has entertained a wide range of guests with Hanare's unique cuisine and space.
保崎 航大Kodai Hosaki
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