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L'aisance
L'aisance
- Fukui City, Fukui
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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吉川 正裕Masahiro Yoshikawa
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Mr. Yoshikawa aims to create a dining space where people can thoroughly enjoy the bounty of Fukui, the local area.
He was born in Fukui. After studying the basics of Western and French cuisine at the Teikoku Hotel in Osaka, he gained experience in wine bars and multinational restaurants. Valuing the connection with the community and wanting people to understand the backbone of the cuisine, he also devotes himself to supervising local restaurants, teaching cooking with local food resources, and participating in nutrition education programs for children. At L'aisance, which opened on July 15, 2022, he and Mr. Akae, with whom he has a close friendship, express their unique sensibility.
吉川 正裕Masahiro Yoshikawa
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Sushi Hanayoshi
鮨 花吉
- Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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吉岡 亮平Ryohei Yoshioka
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A skillful chef who offers exquisite seafood from Hokkaido.
Born in 1972 in Niseko-cho, Hokkaido. As his family ran a soba (buckwheat noodles) restaurant, naturally he entered the cooking field. After training at a sushi restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo for 13 years, he learned how to select fish at a wholesale company in Chiba prefecture. In 2006, he went independent and opened [Sushi Hanayoshi] in his hometown Niseko-cho. He is still making efforts to offer exquisite seafood from Hokkaido to the guests and many from overseas as well.
吉岡 亮平Ryohei Yoshioka
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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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TeppanYaki KOBE Beef Steak EBISU84
TeppanYaki KOBE Beef Steak EBISU84
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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曽我 竜也Tatsuya Soga
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Mr. Soga celebrates life as a chef every moment so as not to have any regrets.
Mr. Soga was born in 1976 in Kanagawa. Admiring the manager of the restaurant he worked at part-time as a high school student, he aimed to become a chef. After gaining experience, on January 8, 2021, he joined TeppanYaki KOBE Beef Steak EBISU84 as an assistant at the same time the restaurant opened. Currently, he is the backbone of the store and manages it.
曽我 竜也Tatsuya Soga
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Sushi Niebana
鮨にえばな
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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小倉 一夫Kazuo Ogura
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With a strong passion for food since childhood, Mr. Ogura has been active both domestically and internationally.
He was born in 1967 in Hokkaido. Since his family was a caterer, he has had a strong interest in food since childhood. It naturally occurred to him that his future dream was to become a chef, and he entered the culinary world after graduating from school. He honed his skills mainly in Japanese restaurants and sushi restaurants. Since then, he has worked overseas, in Singapore and Germany, as well as in Niseko, Otaru, and Sapporo. Currently, he is active at Sushi Niebana, which opened in February 2023.
小倉 一夫Kazuo Ogura
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Kagurazaka Sushi Konkon
神楽坂 寿司 こんこん
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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近藤 昌弘Masahiro Kondo
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Mr. Kondo has pride as a sushi artisan and continues to refine his skills.
He was born in 1979 in Tokyo. When he first visited a counter-style sushi restaurant as a child, he was so impressed by the chef's performance that he decided to become a sushi chef. After graduating high school, he started his career at sushi and Japanese restaurants. He then worked in various positions, such as instructor at a culinary institute, sushi restaurant head chef, and hotel head chef, before opening Kappo Kondo in 2022. While managing the restaurant, he met someone working as a Toyosu Market sushi broker and sushi artisan, and they discussed their dreams with each other. In August 2023, they did a magnificent job of realizing their dream of opening a restaurant together, Kagurazaka Sushi Konkon.
近藤 昌弘Masahiro Kondo
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XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / Salvatore Cuomo Bros.
XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / Salvatore Cuomo Bros.
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Cocktail
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サルヴァトーレ・クオモSalvatore Cuomo
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Influenced by his father, a chef, Mr. Cuomo aspired to become a chef at 11.
Mr. Cuomo was born in Naples, Italy. Influenced by his father, a chef, he aspired to become a chef at 11 and apprenticed at his uncle's restaurant. Since then, he traveled back and forth between Japan and Italy and continued his training. He is credited as a pioneer who made "Napoli Pizza" famous in Japan. In terms of cuisine, he always aims to be the only one, not the number one. He serves as the grand chef of the "Italian" cuisine at the XEX brand to spread its flavor not only in Japan but also to the world every day.
サルヴァトーレ・クオモSalvatore Cuomo
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shirohacha koshitsu annex
四六八ちゃ個室別館
- Toyama Station, Toyama
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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河上 卓博Takuhiro Kawakami
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Mr. Kawakami believes that the word "delicious" is fundamental for chefs and businesses.
He was born in 1975 in Toyama. His love of food since childhood led him into a cooking career. In Toyama, blessed with food, he was trained at two restaurants, including a Japanese kappo cuisine restaurant, then became independent. In February 2020, he opened a new restaurant [shirohacha koshitsu annex] as a manager. He has been paying special attention to the delicate balance of Japanese cuisine and the needs of guests while polishing his skills. He says the fundamental thing to being a chef is to hear the words "delicious" and "would like to come back," and that is a motto for running a business.
河上 卓博Takuhiro Kawakami
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tawara
tawara
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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俵 徹也Tetsuya Tawara
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Based on his experiences and passion in Kyoto and France, Mr. Tawara creates a gentle fusion of Japanese and French cuisines.
He was born in 1974 in Ishikawa. Inspired by a love for making things, he started his career as a chef. After honing his skills in Japanese cuisine at a restaurant in Kanazawa for three years, he moved to France. He gained experience for a total of three years at renowned restaurants in Provence and Perigord. After returning to Japan, he worked at Gion Okumura, a Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)-style French restaurant in Kyoto, for four and a half years, where he further developed his skills in the fusion of Japanese and French cuisine. In 2012, he returned to his hometown, Kanazawa, and founded tawara. His creative and gentle cuisine, born from his experience in Kanazawa, France, and Kyoto, attracts food lovers inside and outside the prefecture.
俵 徹也Tetsuya Tawara
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AWOMB Nishikiyamachi
AWOMB西木屋町
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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宇治田 博Hiroshi Ujita
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Mr. Ujita wants to share Shari (Sushi rice) with people in a new way.
He was born in 1973 in Kyoto. His family owns the restaurant Hisagosushi, which has its main branch in Kawaramachi, Kyoto. When he entered the world of chefs earnestly, he wanted to "pass on the taste of shari rice that he had learned differently from his family." So, he pursued a culinary career different from his family's restaurant. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he trained at kappo and Kyoto kaiseki restaurants. Currently, he works as a chef at AWOMB Nishikiyamachi and Karasuma main branches.
宇治田 博Hiroshi Ujita
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Shabu-shabu & Sushi Hassan
しゃぶしゃぶ・すし 八山
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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小林 裕貴Yuuki Kobayashi
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Grew up watching his father's back, Mr. Kobayashi also decided to pursue a career in food.
He was born in 1979 in Niigata. He became familiar with cooking from an early age because of his father's influence. After moving to Tokyo with his father, who worked there, he began pursuing his culinary career earnestly. In Tokyo, he trained at several Kaiseki restaurants for several years and honed his skills. While respecting traditional techniques, he always incorporates new ideas to provide dishes that surprise and impress his guests. As head chef at Hassan since 2021, he creates dishes that bring out the best in the ingredients.
小林 裕貴Yuuki Kobayashi
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Ramen Daisenso TOKYO
ラーメン大戦争TOKYO
- Suidobashi, Tokyo
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Gyoza (dumplings) / Beer / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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一木 尚晴Naoharu Ichiki
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Mr. Ichiki wants to bring smiles and energy to more people through food.
He was born in 1996 in Gunma. After working part-time as a student at a franchise chain curry restaurant, he joined SKYSCRAPER Inc. as a full-time employee because he wanted to bring smiles and energy to more people through food. Trained in the basics of restaurant operations and cooking, he then gained experience as a restaurant manager and area manager in Gunma Prefecture. He learned the basics of ramen at the new business model Ramen Daisenso, after which he was appointed brand manager and manager of Ramen Daisenso TOKYO Suidobashi Branch.
一木 尚晴Naoharu Ichiki
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Ukai Toriyama
うかい鳥山
- Hachioji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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佐藤 辰美Tatsumi Sato
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He focuses on maximizing the original flavor of the ingredients by keeping the recipes simple
He is a veteran with an experience of 16 years at [Ukai Toriyama], who has dedicated himself to mastering Japanese cuisine. He became the head chef 6 years ago, and every single day he keeps busy in the kitchen cooking delicious food. As a motto, he says "it is my job as a chef to make the ingredients taste even more delicious," so he aims to enhance the good features of each ingredient without elaborating on them too much. He offers delicacies that best represent the current season, thoroughly matching ingredients and balancing them with the seasoning broth.
佐藤 辰美Tatsumi Sato
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Kioicho Hassan
紀尾井町 八山
- Nagatacho, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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比留川 元章Motoaki Hirukawa
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Impressed by people enjoying his cooking, Mr. Hirukawa entered the culinary world.
He was born in 1961 in Kanagawa. Since childhood, he has loved to cook. When he served food to his friends and family, he was so happy to see them enjoy it that he decided to work at a Japanese restaurant to cook authentic Japanese cuisine. He trained in Japanese cuisine at such restaurants as Yokohama Kadoya Main Branch, Nagoya Seryna, Tsuruyoshi, Takahama, Ginza Kansai Kappo Amano, Kamakura Ayatei, and Kissyo Yokohama Branch. Currently, he is the head chef at Kioicho Hassan.
比留川 元章Motoaki Hirukawa
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KABEAT
KABEAT
- Kayabacho, Tokyo
- Other countries,Global/International / Italian / General / French
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平 雅一Masakazu Taira
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Offering culinary experience brought by up-and-coming chefs in a variety of genres.
Mr. Taira honed his skills at famous Italian restaurants such as Acqua and Takubo and starred restaurants in Italy. Using ingredients selected from all over Japan, he transforms them into his own creative Italian cuisine, which fascinates his guests. KABEAT has five chefs who are experts in Italian cuisine, American cuisine, French cuisine, Japanese cuisine, and desserts, and they create and serve menus that make the most of the ingredients. Their menu, which combines their unique style with a sense of the season, will bring a fresh color to any occasion's dining experience.
平 雅一Masakazu Taira
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Tokyo October
東京十月
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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冬野 慎治Shinji Fuyuno
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Mr. Fuyuno is a chef and owner of the restaurant, who is highly admired by a wide range of guests from Japan and abroad.
He was born in 1974 in Ibaraki. Trained in Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) cuisine, hotels, and Japanese restaurants. He learned and honed his skills in various techniques of serving food in beautiful dishes and using seasonal vegetables and other ingredients. In 2017, he came to Tokyo October. Serving as both head chef and owner of the restaurant, he has established a “style in which the chef himself provides hospitality.” He calls himself a Japanese cuisine artist and pursues not only cooking but also the art of tea ceremony. Offering a diverse appeal as a comprehensive cultural art not limited to Japanese cuisine, he is adored by a wide range of guests from Japan and abroad.
冬野 慎治Shinji Fuyuno
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Ginza Fujita
銀座ふじた
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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藤田 雅之Masayuki Fujita
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Mr. Fujita, who is devoted to Japanese cuisine, fascinates guests with his exploration of flavors and seasonal Japanese dishes brought by his careful work.
He was born in 1975 in Fukui and owns Ginza Fujita. He grew up familiar with a wide variety of ingredients and cuisine at his father's restaurant and has been in the kitchen since childhood. At an early stage, he acquired cooking techniques that are completed with the five senses, such as sound and aroma and has continued his quest for the essence of deliciousness. After running his restaurant in Fukui, he moved to Tokyo to study at a famous restaurant there. In April 2022, he opened his current restaurant in Ginza. Every day, with sincere efforts, he develops courses rich in seasonal flavors, showing the climax of his life as a chef.
藤田 雅之Masayuki Fujita
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Sabatini di Firenze Tokyo Branch
サバティーニ ディ フィレンツェ 東京店
- Hibiya/Yurakucho, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Steak / Wine
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BALDI VIRGIGLIOBaldi Virgiglio
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Pursuing Tuscan cuisine for over 50 years: bringing a traditional taste of Italy to Japan.
Mr. Virgiglio was born in 1951 in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy, where the main restaurant is located. He specializes in Tuscan cuisine, which he has been familiar with since childhood. He has been studying since the age of 17 in Italy and France. He devoted himself to learning in Italy at "San Domenico Palace Hotel", "Harry's Bar", "AL SORRISO", and other such famous Michelin-starred restaurants. In 1981, he became a chef at Sabatini di Firenze Tokyo branch. He brings Japan the spirit of orthodox Italian cuisine that emphasize unique ingredients.
BALDI VIRGIGLIOBaldi Virgiglio
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Margotto e Baciare
Margotto e Baciare
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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加山 賢太Kenta Kayama
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A chef who manipulates aromas and temperature to cook seasonal ingredients into exquisite dishes.
Mr. Kayama was born in 1984 in Hiroshima. Growing up looking up at his father, a chef, he learned from childhood that being a chef is not only about making delicious food but also about making customers feel at ease and happy. He trained at renowned restaurants such as the three Michelin-starred Motoazabu Kanda and Quintessence. In 2014, he was appointed chef at Margotto e Baciare. In June 2022, Margotto Hawaii opened in Hawaii. He works between both Nishi-Azabu and Hawaii.
加山 賢太Kenta Kayama
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Sushi Tsutsumi
すし堤
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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堤 昌平Shohei Tsutsumi
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Born in Kumamoto and trained in Osaka, refining the masterful skills to perfection.
Mr. Tsutsumi was born in 1989 in Kumamoto. Raised in a family of sushi chefs, he joined the family business at 15. After three years of training, he honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka for about 15 years. With a foundation of solid technique and refined sensibility, he went on to establish his own restaurant, Sushi Tsutsumi. His sushi pursues a sense of harmony between the ingredients and rice, paying particular attention to bringing out the natural appeal of the ingredients to the fullest.
堤 昌平Shohei Tsutsumi
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