Kyoto and Osaka Area Chef search result

Yakiniku Meat Ushio 焼肉ミート牛男 Sannomiya, Hyogo Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine

北本　竜平Ryuhei Kitamoto

Mr. Kitamoto is a chef with a passion for meat, pursuing new flavors to bring smiles to his guests' faces.

He was born in 1992 in Osaka. Growing up watching his grandfather run a Robata-yaki restaurant, he naturally loved cooking. After building up experience at a Yakitori restaurant and a Japanese restaurant, he realized the charm of meat while working at Yakiniku restaurant in Umeda, Osaka. Since March 2024, he has shown his skills as a chef at Yakiniku Meat Ushio. His driving force is the words "Thank you" and smiles from the guests. He is working hard and enthusiastically at his job, pursuing new tastes daily to provide his guests with a wonderful experience.

北本　竜平Ryuhei Kitamoto

SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO Namba, Osaka Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

金沢Kanazawa

Mr. Kanazawa opened a sake bar to introduce the delicious taste of Japan to overseas guests.

He was born in 1980 in Osaka. While working for a trading company, he had the opportunity to visit many different countries. As he tasted the cuisine of those countries and met the people there, his fascination for Japanese cuisine, which is his origin, grew. So he took a new step forward by entering the culinary world, a field he had been interested in since his student days. He studied independently and honed his culinary skills under the guidance of his acquaintance, the current head chef, and opened SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO as the owner in 2024.

金沢Kanazawa

SUSHI-FUMI 鮨　ふみ Fukushima/Noda, Osaka Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

平谷　史郎Fumio Hiraya

Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.

He was born in 1977 in Osaka. After graduating from culinary school, he started his training as a sushi chef at the long-established Fukukizushi Nihonbashi Main Branch in Osaka. For eight years, he studied the meticulous handcrafting of Edomae-zushi at this restaurant, which originated in Yanagibashi, Tokyo. He then studied at Sushi Noguchi in Kitashinchi and opened his restaurant, SUSHI-FUMI, in Fukushima in the fall of 2015. His meticulous and time-consuming work conveys the authentic taste and spirit of Edomae sushi. As a sake connoisseur, he has a reputation for selecting sake brands and his ability to heat sake at the right time.

平谷　史郎Fumio Hiraya

Ganso Kushi-shabu Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch 元祖串しゃぶ　まつたけ　心斎橋店 Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

谷川　貴一Takakazu Tanigawa

Mr. Tanigawa learned the joys and rewards of the restaurant business from practical experience.

He was born in 1986 in Osaka. Having originally started his career in a different industry than food and beverage, Mr. Tanigawa began his career as a chef in his mid-30s. Although he had no experience initially, he found enjoyment and satisfaction through working in restaurants and honed his skills. He is currently working as a chef at Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch.

谷川　貴一Takakazu Tanigawa

Tominokoji Tempura Matsui 富小路　天ぷらまつ井 Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake

松井　基宏Motohiro Matsui

Kyoto-style tempura and Japanese delicacies. Mr. Matsui offers authentic taste in a friendly manner.

He was born in 1977 in Hokkaido. Initially, he specialized in Japanese cuisine but entered the world of Kyoto-style tempura when he was in charge of a tempura specialty restaurant in Pontocho. After honing his skills at a renowned restaurant, he has worked at Tominokoji Tempura Matsui since 2019. He provides a casual yet relaxed hospitality for authentic Japanese cuisine with Kyoto-style tempura and refined Japanese cuisine techniques.

松井　基宏Motohiro Matsui

Omi-Kaiseki Kiyomoto 近江懐石　清元 North Otsu, Shiga Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kyoto Cuisine / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

清本　健次Kenji Kiyomoto

Mr. Kiyomoto offers Omi Kaiseki with ingredients unique to Omi, using the exceptional skills he acquired in Kyoto cuisine.

He was born in 1967 in Shiga. After graduating from high school, he entered the culinary world. At 23, he took over his family's ryokan (Japanese-style hotel) and switched to kappo (Japanese cooking). He trained under Mr. Akihiko Maruta at Kyoto Cuisine Maruta and Mr. Seiji Tone, the head chef at Biwako Hotel. Studied under Mr. Akiyuki Shingu, the head of the Seiwa Shijyoryu (the Way of Court Knives), and served as a ceremonial chef at the Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Omi Jingu Shrine, and Ise Jingu Shrine. In 2004, he was featured in an NHK human documentary program about the inheritance of Kyoto's Osechi cuisine, which received a great response. In 2010, he assumed the name of Kensei Kiyomoto, the 35th head chef of the Seiwa Shijyoryu.

清本　健次Kenji Kiyomoto

Kobe beef and wine RUSH 神戸牛とワイン　RUSH Honmachi/Sakaisujihonmachi, Osaka Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Pasta / Steak / Wine

川口　真平Shinpei Kawaguchi

Well-versed in the food world, Mr. Kawaguchi is always moving forward with an eye on the future.

He was born in 1987 in Hyogo. Influenced by his mother, who was cooking well, he started cooking himself early and developed an interest in food. Starting his career as a bartender, he entered the culinary world. While honing his culinary skills, he became well-versed in wine and obtained sommelier certification. He also works in the consulting business and contributes to the food and beverage industry from various perspectives. After the Corona disaster, he established his ideal restaurant from scratch, opening RUSH in March 2024.

川口　真平Shinpei Kawaguchi

Common Well Common Well Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Steak / Coffee / Hamburger

津田　親彦Chikahiko Tsuda

At 18, Mr. Tsuda began his culinary career and has continued to hone his skills with single-minded devotion.

He was born in 1979 in Kyoto. Originally interested in food, he started his career at the famous French restaurant Manyoken after graduating high school. Then, he gained experience at a hotel wedding hall, a teppanyaki restaurant, and a restaurant in town. He is currently working at Common Well.

津田　親彦Chikahiko Tsuda

Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana 中華私房菜ハスノハナ Minoo/Nose, Osaka Chinese,Chinese / General / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

木村　重成Shigenari Kimura

Mr. Kimura is a head chef who produces new dishes through diverse experience and hard work.

He was born in 1977 in Osaka. Since childhood, he has helped in the kitchen of his parents' Japanese delicatessen restaurant. After graduating high school, he joined a Sichuan Chinese restaurant in Yokohama. He began his training as a chef and worked tirelessly, even during his sleeping time. At 22, he moved to Kansai and studied Cantonese cuisine at hotels and famous restaurants. He has worked as a head chef in various places. Currently, he is the executive chef of the cooking department of Re-Life Co., Ltd., and since 2023, he has also been the grand chef of Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana.

木村　重成Shigenari Kimura

Yakiniku/Maki-ryori Karasuma Rock 焼肉・薪料理カラスマロック Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen)

齋藤　勇介Yusuke Saito

Mr. Saito has worked as a chef in Japan and abroad. A chef with a genre-less culinary repertoire.

He was born in 1978 in Kyoto. He started his career in the food and beverage industry at 17 through a part-time job. Experienced in Teppanyaki, Italian, Japanese, Ramen, and Izakaya restaurants, mainly in Kyoto city. He also worked as a chef in Germany for 4 years. While in Germany, he worked at a Teppanyaki restaurant and a Japanese restaurant. Mr. Saito is currently working at Karasuma Rock. He suggests a variety of menus based on his experience working in many different restaurants, regardless of genre.

齋藤　勇介Yusuke Saito

Niku no Akai 肉のあかい Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

赤井　亮Ryo Akai

Growing up surrounded by various cuisines, Mr. Akai became a food expert.

He was born in 1976 in Osaka. His family owned a restaurant business: his father ran a Robatayaki restaurant in Dotonbori, and his mother ran a Yakitori restaurant in Tanimachi. Having helped them both since childhood, he grew up familiar with cooking. After graduating from college, he began helping out in the family business in earnest, eventually setting up his own business in the culinary world. He deepened his knowledge of meat cuisine professionally and became independent as the owner of Niku no Akai.

赤井　亮Ryo Akai

Wine to Washoku Mikuri ワインと和食　みくり Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine / Wine

西　正希Masaki Nishi

Mr. Nishi offers a blissful moment with the exquisite marriage of wine and Japanese food.

He was born in 1975 in Mie. Having loved cooking since childhood, he naturally aspired to become a chef. After graduating high school, he began training at a famous kaiseki restaurant in Kobe. He developed his skills for 14 years, then further honed his skills at a Michelin-starred ryotei restaurant in Mie. After that, he worked as a head chef at Gion Tsudaro in Kyoto. In 2022, he became the head chef of Mikuri. Every day, he devotes himself to creating a marriage of wine and Japanese cuisine that satisfies his own senses.

西　正希Masaki Nishi

Enman Izakaya Kougetsu 縁満居酒屋　皓月 Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

山本　皓大Kodai Yamamoto

With a passion for cooking and a desire to preserve his own style, Mr. Yamamoto opened his restaurant.

He was born in 1987 in Shiga. Having the pleasure of seeing his food appreciated, he chose the path of a chef. He studied the basics of Japanese cuisine at Tsuji Culinary Institute and honed his skills at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel and Arima View Hotel (now Arima Kirari). His experience as a head chef and store manager further deepened his skills and knowledge of Japanese cuisine. After 18 years of training, he opened Enman Izakaya Kougetsu in December 2023, wanting to cook freely. In addition to being a cook, he distributes cooking and game videos on the web.

山本　皓大Kodai Yamamoto

Hareya Bettei はれや　別邸 Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab / Sake

寺田　竜之進Ryunoshin Terada

Carefully prepared fresh seafood from Hokuriku, recreated in Kitashinchi.

Mr. Terada was born in Fukuoka prefecture and has honed his craft in many places. He has experience as an apprentice to a famous chef. His severe and honest personality is the foundation of his career. He carefully makes tofu by hand, takes great care in selecting seasonings, and spends extra effort on miso and soy sauce, all to create original flavors that can only be tasted at his restaurant. He handles the finest seafood from the seas of Hokuriku with expert skills to recreate the flavors of Fukui in Kitashinchi. He serves food tailored to diners' preferences upon request.

寺田　竜之進Ryunoshin Terada

Sushi Mahoroba 寿司まほろば Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake

村上　勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami

Master of sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. Renowned for expert sushi making and refined hospitality.

Mr. Murakami was born in 1961 in Shiga and is the head chef of Sushi Mahoroba. He began his culinary career at a Japanese restaurant in Shiga, where he honed his skills in Japanese cuisine before moving on to sushi. Following his studies at sushi restaurants in Shiga, Kyoto, and Tokyo, he learned the techniques and taste of Edo-mae sushi at a famous sushi restaurant in Tokyo. Then, he moved to Osaka, the capital of food, and worked at a sushi restaurant in the Minami district. Recognized for his talent, he assumed his current position when the restaurant opened in September 2023. He serves guests from Japan and abroad with his experience and skill regarding ingredients from various regions of Japan, as well as his friendly and warm hospitality.

村上　勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami

Beef Tenderloin Yakiniku Restaurant SHINBA 牛ヒレ焼肉の名紋神刃 Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

Miyazaki Ozaki Beef Washoku Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West 宮崎尾崎牛和食鉄板焼き吟梅田ヒルトンプラザウエスト Nishi-Umeda, Osaka Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

樋口　芳也Yoshiya Higuchi

Mr. Higuchi finds true pleasure and purpose in working as a chef.

He was born in 1981 in Ehime. From childhood, he was good with his hands and liked to make things, so cooking was one of the pleasures he enjoyed serving his family. After graduating from Tsuji Gakuen Cooking & Confectionery College, he became interested in Italian food and began working at restaurants in Osaka. Later, he moved to his current company, which operates a wide range of restaurants. He started out at the meat restaurant Gin and transferred to the Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West when it was opened.

樋口　芳也Yoshiya Higuchi

Teppan Dining SEEKS 鉄板Dining SEEKS Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

坂野　稔Minoru Sakano

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Inspired by his father's cooking, Mr. Sakano has been devoted to his cooking career.

He was born in 1981 in Toyama. Influenced by the dishes his father cooked for him as a child, he naturally learned to cook because he began to cook for himself. Since working part-time in restaurants as a student, he has been pursuing a career in the food and beverage industry. Experienced working in a hotel kitchen and as a head chef at a kappo restaurant. Attracted by teppanyaki, which can be cheated, he opened his current restaurant.

坂野　稔Minoru Sakano

Gion Kankanderi Rei 祇園かんかんでり麗 Gion, Kyoto Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Korean

細見　哲朗Tetsuro Hosomi

A chef with 30 years of experience in Japanese cuisine devotes himself to the taste and beauty of Kyoto ingredients.

For more than 30 years, Mr. Hosomi has been dedicated to cooking, focusing on Japanese food, which is also a part of Japanese culture. In November 2021, he opened an innovative new restaurant, "Gion Kankanderi Rei," by fusing the techniques he has cultivated in "Japanese cuisine," "Korean cuisine," and "Teppanyaki." Connecting the two ancient capitals of Kyoto, Japan, and Gyeongju, Korea, the restaurant is known for its creative cuisine that brings innovative cuisine more familiar to diners.

細見　哲朗Tetsuro Hosomi

Yakiniku Tanmiya 焼肉　炭味家 Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

山下　裕太Yuta Yamashita

Mr. Yamashita loves to eat and cook—a chef who has worked in Sushi and Japanese cuisine.

He was born in 1987 in Osaka. He has loved eating and cooking since he was a child. After working as a Sushi and Japanese cuisine chef, he now works at Yakiniku Tanmiya.

山下　裕太Yuta Yamashita

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Yakiniku Meat Ushio

Mr. Kitamoto is a chef with a passion for meat, pursuing new flavors to bring smiles to his guests' faces.

SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO

Mr. Kanazawa opened a sake bar to introduce the delicious taste of Japan to overseas guests.

SUSHI-FUMI

Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.

Ganso Kushi-shabu Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch

Mr. Tanigawa learned the joys and rewards of the restaurant business from practical experience.

Tominokoji Tempura Matsui

Kyoto-style tempura and Japanese delicacies. Mr. Matsui offers authentic taste in a friendly manner.

Omi-Kaiseki Kiyomoto

Mr. Kiyomoto offers Omi Kaiseki with ingredients unique to Omi, using the exceptional skills he acquired in Kyoto cuisine.

Kobe beef and wine RUSH

Well-versed in the food world, Mr. Kawaguchi is always moving forward with an eye on the future.

Common Well

At 18, Mr. Tsuda began his culinary career and has continued to hone his skills with single-minded devotion.

Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana

Mr. Kimura is a head chef who produces new dishes through diverse experience and hard work.

Yakiniku/Maki-ryori Karasuma Rock

Mr. Saito has worked as a chef in Japan and abroad. A chef with a genre-less culinary repertoire.

Niku no Akai

Growing up surrounded by various cuisines, Mr. Akai became a food expert.

Wine to Washoku Mikuri

Mr. Nishi offers a blissful moment with the exquisite marriage of wine and Japanese food.

Enman Izakaya Kougetsu

With a passion for cooking and a desire to preserve his own style, Mr. Yamamoto opened his restaurant.

Hareya Bettei

Carefully prepared fresh seafood from Hokuriku, recreated in Kitashinchi.

Sushi Mahoroba

Master of sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. Renowned for expert sushi making and refined hospitality.

Beef Tenderloin Yakiniku Restaurant SHINBA

Miyazaki Ozaki Beef Washoku Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West

Mr. Higuchi finds true pleasure and purpose in working as a chef.

Teppan Dining SEEKS

Inspired by his father's cooking, Mr. Sakano has been devoted to his cooking career.

Gion Kankanderi Rei

A chef with 30 years of experience in Japanese cuisine devotes himself to the taste and beauty of Kyoto ingredients.

Yakiniku Tanmiya

Mr. Yamashita loves to eat and cook—a chef who has worked in Sushi and Japanese cuisine.