601 - 620 of 664 chefs
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Ampuku Toranomon Hills
あんぷく 虎ノ門ヒルズ店
- Toranomon, Tokyo
- Udon (noodles),Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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安江 勇治YASUE YUJI
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A promising young chef who polished his skills under the guidance of one of the masters of creative Japanese cooking, Rokusaburo Michiba.
The son of the owner of a Japanese restaurant named 'Ampuku', he grew up with an intimate connection to food and a fascination for cooking. He took his first step on the culinary road at the age of 19, when he joined a 'kaiseki' banquet restaurant in Gifu as a chef, and later refined his skills further at Poisson Rokusaburo in Tokyo's Akasaka. He was also involved in planning the launch of the New York branch of the restaurant 'Ninja' during his time as a trainee chef. He developed a reputation for creating dishes which are subtle and elegant, yet stick unfalteringly to their principles. After returning to Japan, deciding that he wanted "to open an affordable restaurant for ordinary people, just like my father"; he opened his own 'udon' noodle restaurant, the 'Ampuku' which he still runs to this day.
安江 勇治YASUE YUJI
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Sumiyaki Hormone Ikedaya
炭焼ホルモン 池田屋
- Ayase, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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池田 歓弘IKEDA YOSHIHIRO
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He's moved by his customers complimenting on his food
Born in 1980, in Ibaraki prefecture, the owner feels happy when he sees his customers smile and compliment on his food. This happiness set him to pursue the career of cooking. Thinking of his customers, lead him to use healthy ingredients. Everyday he keeps challenging conventional cooking methods with a frontier spirit. The reason he's loved by his frequenters is because they feel his eager spirit.
池田 歓弘IKEDA YOSHIHIRO
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Onzoshi Matsurokuya
御曹司 松六家
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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藤野 真太郎FUJINO SHINTARO
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A restaurateur who continually seeks to provide a customer-tailored experience.
Born in Tokyo in 1970, he embraced the dream becoming a chef and opening a restaurant with his father. Upon graduation from a culinary school, he honed his skills at hotels and Japanese restaurants in Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa. He became head chef at Onzoshi Matsurokuya in June of 2012. He strives daily to offer true hospitality by utilizing best-quality ingredients to make food that keeps you coming back for more.
藤野 真太郎FUJINO SHINTARO
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Hinaizidori-Yakitori Maekawa
比内地鶏 maekawa
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Wine
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前川 治MAEKAWA OSAMU
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Since deeply enjoying chicken as a child, he headed straight on the path to being a chef.
A chef with strong roots, his father worked as head chef of Tokyo Kaikan and cooked chicken roasts on his days off. Because of his enjoyment of chicken, he set out to be a yakitori (chicken skewer) chef from the age of 19. Since leaving home he spent 20 years leading his siblings at the famous "Kushi Ginza," before opening "Hinaizidori-Yakitori Maekawa" in 2011. Since then he has only used Hyuga Dori and Nagoya Kochin chicken from the best hand-rearing farms in the country. He continues to search for new ways to use the best ingredients.
前川 治MAEKAWA OSAMU
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BISTRO CarneSio
BISTRO CarneSio
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Gyutan (beef tongue) / French / Italian
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児玉 順平KODAMA JUMPEI
The Chef's Recommendations -
Absolute confidence in cooking meat with experiences in Italian and Yakiniku restaurants
He was born in Tokyo in 1984. Influenced by the protagonist of a comic, who aims to be a cook, he also chose to be a cook saying, "Me, too!" After graduating from a vocational school for licensed cooks, joined a seafood store in Shinagawa and worked there for 5 years. Then moved to a yakiniku restaurant and in 2011, moved to CarneSio when it opened. He has been the chef there since he assumed the position there in 2012.
児玉 順平KODAMA JUMPEI
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El Pulpo
El Pulpo
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish / Wine
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坂田 慎吾SAKATA SHINGO
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Going forward along his dream culinary path in a truly lively bar, coupled with fresh fish
He was born in Kumamoto prefecture in 1982. He loved cooking since he was young, and has had experience working as a part-timer at a small local restaurant in high school and an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) in college. After that, he went down the path of an office worker for a time without forgetting his culinary dream, and went to Tokyo when he was 24. He found employment at companies operating French and Italian restaurants in Yokohama, and studied diligently for about six years at two restaurants. He entered "El Pulpo" in 2011. Although this is his first time at a Spanish bar, his eyes have been opened to the joy that running a bar provides as well. As the chef now, he handles delicious, fresh fish daily.
坂田 慎吾SAKATA SHINGO
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Tante Grazie
Tante Grazie(タンテグラッツィエ)
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Wine
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簾内 成良MISUCHI NARUYOSHI
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With a desire to let everyone know the magnificence of Italian cuisine
Born in Tokyo, 1968. Dut to his love of pasta, he worked toward becoming an Italian chef after graduating culinary school. After training at Tokyo's [Ristorante Carmine], he traveled to South Italy. He further improved his skills at Sicilia's famous [Ristorante Unico], and was appointed as chef at [Tante Grazie] after returning to Japan. He explains that he gets hints of inspiration for his creations by communicating with his customers.
簾内 成良MISUCHI NARUYOSHI
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Restaurant Le japon
レストラン ル・ジャポン
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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中田 耕一郎NAKADA KOICHIRO
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French fusion cuisine with an added Japanese undertone
Born in 1976 in Fukushima, the chef went to a culinary school after graduating from college. He learned French cuisine for five and a half years while working at "Auberge au Mirador" in Hakone. Later, he moved on to become a head chef at "ELEMENTS" after working at "SHINPEI," a Japanese restaurant. The chef opened his own restaurant "Le Japon" in 2011, after refining his basics in Japanese cooking at "Ryoriya Kodama." Presently he offers cooking classes at his own shop.
中田 耕一郎NAKADA KOICHIRO
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Bardigo
BARDIGO(バルディゴ)
- Hatchobori, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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岩瀬 健志Takeshi Iwase
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Enchanted by cooking with simple ingredients
After graduating from a vocational school, he trained at various hotels and restaurants before meeting Chef Hidaka of Acqua Pazza, who inspired him to switch to Italian cooking. Three years later, he is now left to himself in the kitchen.
岩瀬 健志Takeshi Iwase
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Antiqua Trattoria Ciuri Ciuri
アンティカ・トラットリア シュリシュリ
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Mediterranean / Wine
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高橋 健太TAKAHASHI KENTA
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Experience of apprenticeship era in Bologna, Italy ensures chef's works.
He was born in Tokyo in 1975. After graduating from culinary school, he trined for 3 years at "Osteria" in Funabashi, before leaving for Italy. For the 7 years he spent in Italy, he wandered from northern Italy to southern Italy with Bologna as his base, and gained experiences from numerous restaurants, with the Michelin-starred restaurant "IL SOLE" at the center. After returning to Japan, he joined the Sicilian restaurant "Don Cicco" in Shibuya and worked for 6 years under chef Tsutomu Ishikawa. In March 2013, he opened "Trattoria Antica Ciuri Ciuri".
高橋 健太TAKAHASHI KENTA
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Fermintxo
フェルミンチョ
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / European / Wine / Spanish
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作元 慎哉SAKUMOTO SHINYA
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Breathing new life into traditional Spanish cuisine
He was born in Ishikawa prefecture in 1982. He says that he focused on Spanish cuisine in culinary school because the Latino atmosphere matched his character well. After his graduation, he worked for three years at a hotel in Kanazawa before going to Spain to learn about the flavors in the country itself. In Spain, he trained at famous Michelin-starred restaurants such as "Restaurante Alameda", "Fonda Sala", and "Restaurante Neiche", and he opened "Fermintxo" in Nishi-Azabu after returning to Japan. He continues to present the techniques he learned at those famous restaurants, together with his novel ideas that never adhere to a fixed framework, on a plate.
作元 慎哉SAKUMOTO SHINYA
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Bistro Le Nougat
ビストロ ヌガ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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梅津Mr. Umetsu
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His father's cuisine was the starting point of his own
He was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture. Inspired by his father who was a chef, it was natural for him to become a chef. He improved his culinary skills at a French restaurant in Tokyo and a restaurant in Yokohama. After that, he left for France to acquire knowledge in authentic French cuisine. Currently, he is playing an active role as the chef of Bistro Le Nougat.
梅津Mr. Umetsu
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Iemeshi Shushu Yuki
家めし 殊衆 豊輝
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Western Homemade Meal / Shochu
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佐藤 則子SATO NORIKO
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Home cooking for city folk, with a down-to-earth hostess.
She was born in Tokyo in 1970. She was raised by parents who were both gourmands, and in elementary school she was determined to learn cooking. After becoming independent, she began inviting friends to her house to eat her home cooking, and this inspired her to start "Iemeshi Shushu" in 2004, specializing in home-style cooking difficult to come upon for the modern city dweller. Modest and unpretentious, she has earned the trust of the world-weary through her fine cooking.
佐藤 則子SATO NORIKO
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Sakedokoro Yamane
酒処 やまね
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shochu
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山根 健次YAMANE KENJI
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A veteran who welcomes his customers with his warm personality and dishes made from the freshest ingredients
Born in Tottori prefecture in 1958, he decided to pursue a career as chef of Japanese cuisine as he admired the protagonist of a TV show. After graduating cooking school, he trained at a luxury Japanese restaurant in Osaka for 2 years. Moving to Tokyo, he diligently studied at the Japanese restaurant Tsukushi for 2 years. After this, he worked for 15 years at a Japanese restaurant that would become a step towards his present one. He took the opportunity to take over the business when his master retired, opening Sakedokoro Yamane in 1991 and continuing to the present day.
山根 健次YAMANE KENJI
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GRAHM'S CAFE Los Angeles
GRAHM'S CAFE Los Angeles
- Kyobashi, Tokyo
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / American / Wine
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山本 秀正YAMAMOTO HIDEMASA
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From a chef to a global culinary producer
Born in Tokyo in 1956. At the age of 18 he got his start at the Italian restaurant Hungry Tiger in Nogizaka, and in 1977 he traveled to Italy. He attended the National Hotel College, studying under the French master chef Roger Verge, then returned home for a short time before moving on to the USA. He became the head chef at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C. in 1984. In 2005 he came back to Japan to take over as head chef of the Mandarin Oriental in Tokyo. As of 2009 onwards he's been working as a culinary producer for developments around the globe.
山本 秀正YAMAMOTO HIDEMASA
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Bistro and Wine Frenchies
ビストロアンドワイン FRENCHIES フレンチーズ
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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小川 浩之OGAWA HIROYUKI
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Doing part time work as a student inspired me to enter the world of cuisine
I was born in Tokyo during June 1975, and set my heart on entering the world of cuisine after taking on part time work at a restaurant during my university days. After gaining experience at various restaurants I became a chef at FRENCHIES. As a restaurant where you can casually savor delicious food and wine, we offer a broad menu that is well-matched to the taste of the wines.
小川 浩之OGAWA HIROYUKI
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Kokera
こけら
- Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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渡邊 兼二朗WATANABE KENJIRO
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I had a fascination with the hospitality industry and I always hoped to have my own place!
My first job working in the hospitality industry was at an izakaya. While I was working there, I became very interested in the industry and I began to think about starting up my own place. From that time on, all of my attention went into learning how to cook. The izakaya that I worked at focused mainly on seafood based cuisine, which meant that I gained a lot of knowledge and tricks about cooking with fish. People say that my knowledge of fish is on a different level to others.
渡邊 兼二朗WATANABE KENJIRO
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Ahill Ginza
ahill 銀座
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Hamburger Steak
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山中 昌昭YAMANAKA MASAAKI
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A dynamic expression of delicate French cooking with teppanyaki (Japanese hot plate) style cooking.
Born in 1979 in Osaka. While working part-time and chasing his dreams, he learned cooking by watching others and using the ingredients in his house. He would then share this cooking with his friends, and it was their positive reaction that led to him deciding upon a career in cooking. After working for eight years in an Italian restaurant, he started working at Ahill through the introduction of an acquaintance. He currently works as the head chef, using the dynamic teppanyaki style to produce delicate French food.
山中 昌昭YAMANAKA MASAAKI
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Ginza Sushi Dokoro Shin
銀座 すし処 真
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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渡辺 真喜WATANABE MAKI
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He dreamed of becoming a sushi master in his school days and made it a reality.
He was born on June 12, 1969 in Saitama Prefecture. He joined Tsukiji Sushisei in 1989, where he spent 22 years gaining experience and perfecting his craft. Shunning the high-society exclusivity of many sushi restaurants, he envisioned a relaxed atmosphere where people could readily enjoy sushi and opened Ginza Sushi Dokoro Shin in September of 2010.
渡辺 真喜WATANABE MAKI
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Torito Branch
鳥藤 分店
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Chicken / Oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl)
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久保 真亮Masaaki Kubo
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He used to be one of customers of this restaurant. Impressed by the signature oyakodon (rice bowl dish with chicken and eggs), he decided to join this restaurant.
He was born in Ibaraki in 1979. After graduating from high school, he started working at a restaurant in order to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming the owner of a restaurant. After that, he worked in Tsukiji market at a wholesale store selling fresh fish, fruits and vegetables, in order to expand his knowledge of ingredients. He joined "Torifuji" in 2010. He used to be one of the regular customers of "Torifuji", and describes himself falling in love with the taste at the restaurant as the motivation for joining. "Chicken is a profound ingredient," he says, as he works wholeheartedly to make his dream come true.
久保 真亮Masaaki Kubo