Oita Chef search result

Shikitei Hanamura 四季亭はな村 Beppu, Oita Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese

池田　千明Chiaki Ikeda

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.

池田　千明Chiaki Ikeda

Kochu no Tenchi 壺中の天地 Oita, Oita Creative,Sosaku (creative) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)

甲斐Kai

Using the high expectations and hopes of those around him as a source of motivation, he forges his own path

He was born in Oita Prefecture in 1970. His parents ran a “fugu (blowfish) restaurant and Japanese restaurant” and he grew up in a family of dyed-in-the-wool chefs. As he was raised in constant contact with the culinary world and delicious food from early on, he was naturally aware of the fact that he too would become a chef. After graduating from university, he studied mainly fugu and Japanese dishes, then, in his 30s, sought to make a further leap in his development and gave Western cuisine a try. His insatiably curious mind, which did not stop at Japanese cuisine, continues to create new and spirited dishes.

甲斐Kai

Sou Sou Beppu, Oita Creative,Sosaku (creative) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake

犬塚　康平Kohei Inutsuka

Mr. Inutsuka attracts diners with his creative, locally produced, locally consumed cuisine, prepared with a wealth of experience in Japanese cuisine.

He was born in 1979 in Saga and is the head chef of Sou. He has been interested in making things since childhood and is particularly fascinated by cooking, which lets him make various dishes from various ingredients. Intending to become a professional, he started his training at a soba restaurant in Saga. Then, he moved to Oita Prefecture and gained experience at a high-class ryokan (Japanese-style inn) in Yufuin Onsen, "Sanso Murata". He later got connected with Beppu and assumed his current position in June 2024, at the time of the opening of the restaurant.

犬塚　康平Kohei Inutsuka

Kushiyaki no Tatsumi 串焼きのたつみ Oita, Oita Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)

高山　健一Kenichi Takayama

Making use of kushiyaki (grilled skewers) techniques from Japanese cuisine, he aims for a new kushiyaki

He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture. Aspiring to become a chef because he had always loved eating, he started by training at several restaurants in Fukuoka Prefecture. Thinking that he wanted to use the techniques he learned for Japanese cuisine to arrange kushiyaki in a Japanese-style and create new types of kushiyaki, he joined Kushiyaki no Tatsumi. He now demonstrates his skills and technique on a daily basis at the newly-opened restaurant.

高山　健一Kenichi Takayama

Yufuin Sansyorou ゆふいん山椒郎 Yufuin(Yufu), Oita Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Local Japanese Cuisine

山田　竜也Tatsuya Yamada

To be a chef who always connects with his customers

Born in 1988 in Fukuoka, Tatsuya started his culinary career after graduating high school at 18. He had the opportunity to apprentice to Kenichi Shine, who was the head chef at the ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) "Soan Kosumosu." While studying under Kenichi, he learned everything about working in a kitchen from scratch, including skills and mindset. In 2013, Kenichi opened "Sansyouryou," and a year later, Tatsuya transferred there to work with him. By 2018, Tatsuya had become the head chef and manager. With an unwavering interest in food, he continues to surprise and entertain his guests with his cooking every single day.

山田　竜也Tatsuya Yamada

Oniku Shoan Harubina 御肉匠庵　春日那 Oita, Oita Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean

桐村　将司Masashi Kirimura

A chef who welcomes diners with heartfelt service and carefully prepared food.

Mr. Kirimura was born in December of 1980 and grew up in Oita Prefecture. His family ran a yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant during his childhood, which offered him a chance to learn about butchering and meat preparation. He took his first genuine steps to becoming a chef as a way to carry on the characteristic flavors of authentic Korean dishes like kimchi and namul. After spending close to six years working at various restaurants throughout Fukuoka, he came back to his parents' yakiniku restaurant to handle the kitchen and hospitality, as well some management duties. Presently at Oniku Shoan Harubina, he offers guests profoundly flavorful dishes with expertly prepared meat.

桐村　将司Masashi Kirimura

Yakiniku Kobo Shinki Oita Miyako-machi branch 焼肉工房シンキ大分都町店 Oita, Oita Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

阿南　実昭Mitsuaki Anan

Delivering yakiniku and warm hospitality for smiles on customers

He was born in 1979 in Oita prefecture. Since younger age, he thought the pleasure of cooking is in seeing a person being happy after a meal. So he chose to work part-time at restaurants, hoping to earn a career as a chef in the future. He says, "It's usual for us to thank our guests but receiving appreciative remarks from them is nothing but grateful". He expects to see the future of Shinki restaurant bringing smile on every diners' faces and serving regular customers.

阿南　実昭Mitsuaki Anan

Ariran Beppu 亜李蘭　別府店 Beppu, Oita Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)

港　船太郎MINATO SENTARO

Raised in the world of cuisine with his father and grandfather before the cutting board

Raised from birth in an environment with chefs nearby, he had vague images of being a chef in the future for as long he can remember, but it was being invited to his grandfather's Japanese restaurant that started him on the road. Afterwards, he accumulated experience in Japan and thus came to where he is now.

港　船太郎MINATO SENTARO