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Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Namba Branch
松阪牛焼肉Ｍ 難波店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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深見 和俊Kazutoshi Fukami
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Realizing personal growth through work and accumulating solid skills and knowledge.
Mr. Fukami was born in 1966 in Osaka. At the invitation of his best friend, he entered into the world of cooking. He gained experience at a Yakiniku restaurant and learned the skills necessary for Yakiniku from scratch, such as the selection of ingredients, the degree of roasting, and the amount of heat. After that, he moved to Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Namba Branch through the introduction of an acquaintance and further honed a wider range of cooking skills. He is always looking for new challenges and continues to face the ingredients and cooking methods sincerely.
深見 和俊Kazutoshi Fukami
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Kobe Aburi Bokujo Umeda Main Branch
神戸 あぶり牧場 梅田本店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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寺本 蒼Sora Teramoto
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Mr. Teramoto is passionate about conveying the appeal of meat and supports the restaurant's growth.
He was born in Osaka in 1994. When he joined Kobe Aburi Bokujo Umeda Main Branch as a part-time staff when it opened, he was deeply impressed by the skillful knife work of the meat specialists. Through gaining experience, he noticed how each piece of beef's marbling and muscle structure is unique. Captivated by the profound complexity of meat, he decided to pursue a career as a chef. Now, as the manager, he draws on his experience and skills to also focus on training the staff.
寺本 蒼Sora Teramoto
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Sushi Monji
寿し 門司
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Fugu (blowfish)
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門司 知治Tomoharu Monji
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Mr. Moji values the spirit of hospitality more than anything else and provides visitors a blissful moment.
He was born in 1976 in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka. He grew up under the influence of his father, who was the president of the Japan Cooks Association, and his brother, a French chef. Although he had no intention of entering the culinary world, his promise to his mother led him to train at a sushi restaurant through his father for three years. He once left cooking but began to pursue it seriously when he met an excellent sushi chef at 22. After working at the highest-selling Sushi restaurant in Japan, he opened Sushi-dokoro Shinmon, which was renamed Sushi M ji three years ago.
門司 知治Tomoharu Monji
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Sushi Fukushima
寿司福島
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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山? 誠生Seiki Yamasaki
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His skills were cultivated in Osaka. Mr. Yamasaki delivers the season using various techniques based on Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1987 in Hyogo. Based in Osaka, he has built a career as a chef in Japanese and creative restaurants. Currently, he is the owner and chef of Sushi Fukushima. He has experience in various genres of cuisine, with a focus on Japanese cuisine. He uses a variety of culinary techniques, from the best use of ingredients to the most elaborate and carefully prepared dishes, to convey the charm of the season to his guests.
山? 誠生Seiki Yamasaki
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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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Mahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi
まほろば囲炉裏 心斎橋
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Unagi (eel) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
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大嶋 毅志Tsuyoshi Oshima
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A manager who has honed his skills mainly in Japanese cuisine and welcomes guests with courteous service.
Mr. Oshima was born in 1975 in Kyoto. His interest in eating and drinking led him to choose a life as a chef. In 2016, he entered Bar Hakushaku and started his career in earnest. Then, he studied at Restaurant Bar REST and accumulated more experience as a chef at the seaside restaurant Kaibo-tei in Maizuru-shi, Kyoto. In 2017, he joined Mahoroba Iroriyaki Shinsaibashi. Currently, he responds to everything from cooking to hospitality as a restaurant manager.
大嶋 毅志Tsuyoshi Oshima
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Kani Kani Jo
蟹かに城
- Nipponbashi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Crab / Fugu (blowfish)
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陳 ?Yu Chen
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Over 20 years of experience in Japanese cuisine! Mr. Chen wants to bring smiles to people through delicious food.
Fascinated by Japanese food, he came to Japan and has been engaged in Japanese cuisine for more than 20 years, honing his skills. He has long been devoted to crab and blowfish cuisine in particular and has mastered those fields. After obtaining permanent residency in 2011, he further pursued his Japanese culinary skills. Having had the opportunity to be involved in the launch of Kani Kani Jo from the initial planning stages, he was appointed head chef when it opened. Every day, he strives to bring smiles to many people's faces with his exquisite cuisine, which is made with a little extra care, as well as high-quality ingredients such as crab and blowfish.
陳 ?Yu Chen
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Yabu Distillery Restaurant
Yabu Distillery Restaurant 養父蒸溜所
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Whisky
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山本 健太郎Kentaro Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto serves various creative French cuisines to complement Japan's signature brews.
Mr. Yamamoto serves various creative French cuisines to complement Japan's signature brews. After serving as a banquet chef and chef at Restaurant Chambord within Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, he worked at Restaurant Ruan within NIPPONIA HOTEL NARA and then at KENZO ESTATE WINERY Osaka Branch. Currently, he is a chef at Yabu Distillery Restaurant. Mr. Yamamoto has devised a wide variety of French dishes to pair with quality Japanese artisans' work in the creation of liquor. He offers a wide range of French cuisine to deepen the flavor of the liquor.
山本 健太郎Kentaro Yamamoto
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Jukusei Sushi Rita
熟成鮨利他
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Sake
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小森 将也Masaya Komori
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Mr. Komori is a sushi chef who makes his dream come true with his passion and reliable skills and continues to fascinate people.
He was born in 1987 in Osaka. He used to work in sales but left the job with a dream of owning a restaurant. To learn techniques and management methods, he studied for two years at a restaurant specializing in fish cuisine and two and a half years at a restaurant specializing in shellfish cuisine. In October 2019, he realized his dream by opening Jukusei Sushi Rita. Working hard to achieve his goals, he always makes sure to manage his business meticulously. He is also passionate about educating the next generation by sharing his skills with many people. The cuisine from his hands continues to bring smiles to his guests today.
小森 将也Masaya Komori
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Tenka no Daidokoro, Daiki Suisan, Hachikenya-hama Maguro Stadium
天下の台所 大起水産 八軒家浜 まぐろスタジアム
- Tenmabashi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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山口 貴司Takashi Yamaguchi
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Mr. Yamaguchi is an earnest chef who continues to hone his skills to serve delicious seafood.
He was born in 1987 in Sakai-shi, Osaka. While working at Maguro Stadium, he actively absorbs the techniques and knowledge of his seniors. He visits various restaurants to study the taste and presentation of their food. He pursues not only the taste but also the visual appeal of his dishes, satisfying his guests' taste buds and hearts. He is a chef who is sincerely devoted to his cuisine, honing his skills to maximize the appeal of carefully selected ingredients.
山口 貴司Takashi Yamaguchi
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Japanese Fermented Degustation Bar ODORU
Japanese Fermented Degustation Bar ODORU
- Honmachi/Sakaisujihonmachi, Osaka
- Vegan/Vegetarian/Macrobiotic,Other / Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine) / Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine) / General
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若宮 たみ江Tamie Wakamiya
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Ms. Wakamiya offers guests food that is kind to the body and soul.
Ms. Wakamiya offers guests food that is kind to the body and soul. While feeling that "food" is important for connecting the body and mind, she came across fermented foods. After spending time with local friends overseas, she was moved by the experience of living a lifestyle unique to that place, so she opened "Japanese Fermented Degustation Bar ODORU" to let people experience the Japanese lifestyle through "food." Certified as a fermented food chef, she serves vegetarian-based dishes with gentle flavors that are healthy for the body and mind.
若宮 たみ江Tamie Wakamiya
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Daiki Suisan Kaiten Sushi Dotonbori Branch
大起水産回転寿司 道頓堀店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi),Japanese / Sushi
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今村 哲也Tetsuya Imamura
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Mr. Imamura is a chef who conveys the appeal of Sushi through Sushi seminars.
He was born in 1971 in Osaka. With his love of eating, he decided to pursue a career in the food industry. Although he initially did not like sushi, the taste of the sushi he made himself led him to the world of sushi. He actively shares the appeal of Sushi at Sushi seminars, such as lecturing guests on how to make sushi. "I devote myself to ensuring that guests can enjoy their meals with a smile," he says.
今村 哲也Tetsuya Imamura
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KATSUDON
喝鈍
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Katsudon (fried pork cutlet bowl)
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渡邉 誉Homare Watanabe
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He succeeded his family business as he loved [Katsudon (rice bowl topped with cutlet)] made by his father who is a chef and the first generation of the main branch.
He was born in 1971 in Osaka prefecture. His father is the founder of [KATSUDON], now it is the main branch in Hozenji Yokocho. As he loved his father's [katsudon (rice bowl topped with cutlet)], he naturally decided to succeed his family business, and became a chef. In 1993, the second branch opened in Takimi-koji of Umeda Sky Bldg. and he takes charge of both operation and cooking. He carefully prepares [cutlet] one by one, without using frozen products or synthetic seasonings, with the motto of [domestic ingredients, quick, tasty, cheap]. By strictly following the taste of his father at the main branch, he keeps the tradition of this old-established restaurant.
渡邉 誉Homare Watanabe
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Ajikitcho Bunbuan
味吉兆 ぶんぶ庵
- Honmachi/Sakaisujihonmachi, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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三船 桂佑Keisuke Mifune
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A chef who has loved cooking since childhood
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture on September 28th, 1985, Chef Mifune loved cooking ever since he was a kid, and went on the study at Nakamura Culinary School in Fukuoka with the hopes of making it a career. He loves all kinds of cooking and had a hard time deciding on a specialty, but when in school he resolved to follow that path of traditional Japanese cuisine. Afterwards, he trained at Ajikitcho Daimaru for five years before transferring to Ajikitcho Bunbuan when it opened. He started out there as a regular cook, but was made head chef after gaining experience and demonstrating great ability. About one year late, he is still showing of his talents in that role.
三船 桂佑Keisuke Mifune
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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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Shokudo Uchino
食堂うちの
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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藤田 良平Ryohei Fujita
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Mr. Fujita's unique approach and careful cuisine make foodies impressed.
He was born on May 24, 1980 in Osaka. He trained at Yamagataya, a Yakiniku restaurant that continues to fascinate gourmets in Kitashinchi, Osaka. Later, he accidentally began working at a rented late-night diner and steadily gained popularity as a hideout spot. In February 2022, he opened an independent business and started Shokudo Uchino with an ex-colleague from Japanese food. As an owner, he welcomes many guests.
藤田 良平Ryohei Fujita
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Kaminoza
カミノザ
- Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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正野 キミヒロKimihiro Shono
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Mr. Shono pursued a career as a Japanese chef because he wanted to see his parents' happy faces.
He was born in Osaka in 1978. While in high school, he started cooking at home after watching a cooking show. He decided to become a chef when he cooked for his parents, who were so pleased with his cooking. He chose Japanese cuisine because he thought it would please his aging parents in the future when he became a chef. After graduating from high school, he studied the basics at Tsuji Culinary Institute and began honing his skills as a Japanese chef at kappo restaurants and ryotei throughout Japan from the age of 23. At 36, he became independent and opened his own restaurant in Osaka in 2014.
正野 キミヒロKimihiro Shono
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Kuroge Wagyu Nikusho Ichie Koshitsu Bettei
黒毛和牛肉匠いちえ 個室別邸
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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西尾 僚Ryo Nishio
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A part-time job during college led Mr. Nishio to become a chef.
He was born on February 13, 1989, in Kochi. Having always been interested in cooking, he found the joy and fun of cooking through part-time work in a restaurant as a student. He became especially interested in beef and worked at a restaurant specializing in beef. After working at a Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) restaurant, he joined "Kuroge Japanese Beef Motsu Nabe Ichie" (Japanese beef hot pot). Following his experience at a kushiyaki restaurant, he joined Ichie, a Japanese black beef hot pot restaurant. Then, he moved to Kuroge Wagyu Nikusho Ichie, where he continues to work today.
西尾 僚Ryo Nishio
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Sushi Etsu
鮨 悦
- Yotsubashi/Shinmachi/Horie, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Wine
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梶谷 伸一Shinichi Kajitani
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Mr. Kajitani's life as a chef began with the professional skills he saw up close.
He was born in 1975 in Osaka. Mr. Kajitani initially worked in the fresh fish department of a supermarket in Wakayama. One day, he visited a restaurant to eat out and saw a chef's skills up close, which was a turning point for him. Fascinated by the chefs' skills, he decided to become a chef himself and set a goal of having his own dream by age 30, which led him to begin training at a kappo (Japanese cuisine) restaurant specializing in fish cuisine. At 29, he opened his own restaurant, Kaji, specializing in fish cuisine. In 2024, 20 years after opening the restaurant, he opened "Sushi Etsu" with a new goal.
梶谷 伸一Shinichi Kajitani
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Kappa Ramen Honpo Sennichimae Branch
河童ラーメン本舗 千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Chahan (fried rice) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Tonkotsu Ramen (pork broth ramen)
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小山Koyama
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A big ramen lover decided to make ramen noodles by himself
He started working at a ramen shop as a part-time as he loved ramen noodles. As he really liked the shop owner, he decided to be a chef there. There are several shops in his ramen chain, however they all serve different soups depending on the area. He tries to take root in the area with their [only 1] taste.
小山Koyama
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