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DIP GARDEN TERRACE KITTE Osaka Branch
DIP GARDEN TERRACE KITTE大阪店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Asia,Other Asian / Thai / Indian / Imported Beer
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ピパット ソンブーンPipat Sonboon
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Mr. Pipat Sonboon is a Thai cuisine specialist who delights guests with authentic techniques.
He is from Thailand. After training as a chef in his home country for 10 years, he joined the current company in 2015. Since then, he has continued to satisfy customers across various locations with the skills he mastered in Thailand. He is now the Thai cuisine chef at DIP GARDEN TERRACE KITTE Osaka Branch. He delights customers of all generations with authentic and flavorful dishes like the signature Green Curry and Tom Yum Kung.
ピパット ソンブーンPipat Sonboon
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Gion Okumura
祇園おくむら
- Gion, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / Kyoto Cuisine / French / Wine
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上辻 弘文Hirofumi Kamitsuji
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Dedicated to Okumura. Inheriting the tradition of French kaiseki and continuing to evolve.
Mr. Kamitsuji was born in 1980 in Kyoto. The head chef and manager of Gion Okumura. He began his training at age 20 when he got a chance to work with his current restaurant. He learned many aspects of Okumura style, a pioneer of "French Kaiseki," a fusion of French cuisine and Kyoto Kaiseki, including cooking techniques, taste, hospitality, and seasonal arrangements. After years of dedication and training, he assumed his current position in 2018. While preserving the traditions handed down by his predecessors, he also explores new directions by introducing more dishes using local ingredients, shaping a new chapter in the restaurant's history.
上辻 弘文Hirofumi Kamitsuji
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Osaka Fukushima Yakiniku Toppuku
大阪福島焼肉とっぷく
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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天野 栄貴Tomoki Amano
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Mr. Amano communicates with guests and provides a pleasant time.
He was born in 2001 in Osaka. Since his parents owned a Yakiniku restaurant, cooking was a familiar part of his life. He dreamed of becoming a chef himself in the future and honed his skills by helping out at the restaurant. After finishing school, he entered the culinary world and began his training. He trained and gained experience in Yakiniku exclusively. Currently, he is active as a chef at Osaka Fukushima Yakiniku Toppuku, which opened in November 2023. Every day, he communicates with guests with a bright smile and provides them a good time.
天野 栄貴Tomoki Amano
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Matsusakagyu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Branch
松阪牛 WHAT’S 京都室町店
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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石原 彰大Akihiro Ishihara
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Involved in all aspects of setting up restaurants and butcher stores, and currently supervising restaurant operations.
Mr. Ishihara was born in 1987 in Kyoto. Loving to eat since childhood, he entered Tsuji Gakuen Culinary & Confectionery College after graduating high school. After graduation, because of his love of yakiniku and horumon (offal meat), he found a job at a major yakiniku restaurant. Then, he came to Matsusakagyu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Branch by chance and further improved his knowledge of beef, including butchering processing. Following store manager duties, he was involved in the overall start-up of restaurants and butcher stores. He is currently in charge of supervising restaurant operations.
石原 彰大Akihiro Ishihara
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Osakanadokoro Sakurachaya
御魚処 さくら茶屋
- Nara, Nara
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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長澤 真一Shinichi Nagasawa
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Having entered the culinary world from the civil service, Mr. Nagasawa is now fully utilizing the skills he has honed to create superb dishes.
He was born in 1974 in Tottori. Grew up eating his grandmother's country cooking. He longed for Western-style food, such as hamburgers and spaghetti, and began cooking them himself. He dreamed of being a cook to make better food but became a civil servant. When he was not ready to give up on his dream, he was inspired by his master, a connoisseur at the market. He trained at a kappo restaurant for five years, a Japanese restaurant in the Kansai region, and a restaurant specializing in wagyu beef. Now, as the owner-chef of Sakurachaya, he continues working hard, making full use of his connoisseurship of fresh fish and his connections.
長澤 真一Shinichi Nagasawa
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Shokudoen Kita Shinchi Branch
食道園 北新地店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki
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Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.
He was born in 1967 in Miyazaki. After graduating high school, he joined Shokudoen Co., Ltd. and trained in various branches. By the age of 26, he had become the head chef. Subsequently, he served as the head chef and manager at multiple locations. Three years ago, he was appointed executive chef of Shokudoen. Since then, he has been constantly pursuing new "Yakiniku" with innovative ideas and seasonal ingredients while respecting the tradition since the restaurant's establishment in 1946.
黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki
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Kuromon Torepichi-Ichiba Minami kuromon Branch
黒門とれぴち市場 南黒門店
- Nipponbashi, Osaka
- Seafood,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab / Donburi (rice bowl)
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河野 嶺Rei Kawano
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Mr. Kawano aims to make the restaurant an enjoyable to dine and a comfortable and friendly place.
He was born in 1997 in Osaka. Working as the manager of Kuromon Torepichi Ichiba Minami Kuromon Branch. To create a "fun place to dine," he takes a friendly approach to customer service. He strives to create an at-home atmosphere where diners can enjoy conversation while savoring delicious seafood and drinks.
河野 嶺Rei Kawano
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Yakiniku no Meimon Tendan Gion Main Branch
焼肉の名門 天壇 祇園本店
- Gion, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine
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樋口 隆士 Takashi Higuchi
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Mr. Higuchi, a sommelier who knows the fascination of wine, makes your heart intoxicating with a wealth of knowledge.
He was born in 1967 in Kyoto. While working as a bartender at a hotel, he was fascinated by the delicious taste of wine and decided to become a sommelier. He trained at the main bar and wine bar of the Kyoto Brighton Hotel and is currently the owner-sommelier at Tendan. Still learning about wine, he provides special moments with his wealth of knowledge and passion for wine.
樋口 隆士 Takashi Higuchi
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Kyoto Senryo
京都千両
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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大森 三夫Mitsuo Omori
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Mr. Omori continues to work diligently with each piece of Sushi to bring joy to his guests.
He was born in 1965 in Tochigi. Feeling the satisfaction and joy of making people happy through cooking, he decided to become a chef to bring smiles to many people's faces. After training at an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) and a Sushi restaurant, he acquired solid skills and developed a passion for bringing out the best ingredients. He is currently working as a chef at Kyoto Senryo, which opened in front of Kyoto Station on September 13, 2024. He has a deep love for Sushi, and the thought that goes into every single piece of Sushi brings a smile to the faces of the guests.
大森 三夫Mitsuo Omori
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Izakaya Asahi
居酒屋あさひ
- Nagaokakyo, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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古本 真也Shinya Furumoto
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Mr. Furumoto was inspired by a cooking TV program and became a cook as a profession that requires delicate work.
Mr. Furumoto was born in 1989 in Kyoto. Since childhood, he has enjoyed delicate tasks. While in university, he was moved by a cooking program he saw on TV and decided to become a cook because that would suit what he wanted to do. After graduation, he started his apprenticeship as a cook at Izakaya Asahi, run by his friend's relative. He learned how to choose fresh ingredients and use them in cooking. In addition to the classic Izakaya menus, he puts a lot of effort into selecting alcoholic drinks that go well with seafood dishes.
古本 真也Shinya Furumoto
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Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Isshin
すき焼き しゃぶしゃぶ 一芯
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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廣瀬 恭也Yasunari Hirose
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Mr. Hirose offers his specialties utilizing his knowledge and skills.
He was born in 1978 in Hyogo Prefecture. Having loved cooking and eating since childhood, he worked part-time in restaurants and gained firsthand experience in the culinary field. After graduating from school, he became a chef and began his training. He honed his skills at izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) and Japanese restaurants and improved his knowledge of ingredients. He is currently working as a chef at Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Isshin, which opened in March 2025. With the knowledge and skills he has accumulated over the years, he offers exquisite dishes.
廣瀬 恭也Yasunari Hirose
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Shinsaibashi Sushi Tvern Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri
心斎橋寿司居酒屋おやじ最後の握り
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Mr. Kajiwara has realized his dream of working as a Japanese food chef since childhood.
He was born in 1978 in Oita. Since elementary school, he naturally decided to pursue a career in cooking. He entered a high school that offered courses related to cooking. After graduation, he trained for two years at a local restaurant in his hometown of Oita. Following that, he moved to Osaka and dedicated three years to honing his culinary skills. Through connections in the culinary world, he met the current owner. Today, he continues his culinary journey as a chef at Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri.
梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Kuromon Kuragin
黒門 蔵銀
- Nipponbashi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida
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Respecting her mother's taste, Ms. Koshida, the manager, brings smiles to visitors' faces through food.
She was born in 1955 in Osaka. Wishing to make people smile with food, she entered the culinary world. Started professional career at a Japanese-style izakaya. Since then, she has made various dishes at Japanese Izakaya restaurants. In 2016, she joined Kuragin. After spending 7 years as the assistant manager of the restaurant, she became the manager of Kuromon Kuragin, which opened in 2023. With the experience and skills she has cultivated, she works hard every day at the new restaurant.
越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida
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Syokudoen Namba Walk Branch
食道園 なんばウォーク店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki
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Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.
He was born in 1967 in Miyazaki. After graduating high school, he joined Shokudoen Co., Ltd. and trained in various branches. By the age of 26, he had become the head chef. Subsequently, he served as the head chef and manager at multiple locations. Three years ago, he was appointed executive chef of Shokudoen. Since then, he has been constantly pursuing new "Yakiniku" with innovative ideas and seasonal ingredients while respecting the tradition since the restaurant's establishment in 1946.
黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki
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Sushi Senzu Osaka Station
鮨仙酢 本店 大阪駅前
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi delivers moments of happiness to his many customers with deliciousness that he creates with his own skill.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.
竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Hormone Yakiniku Shichifuku Namba branch
ホルモン焼肉 七福 難波店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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キムChef Kim
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The master chef keeps creating the tastes of Korea where he grew up.
He was born in Korea and came to Japan on business. Though he was working in a different field, he got an opportunity and entered the cooking field, since then he has accumulated a career as a chef. With his natural good sense, and also advice from his friends and acquaintances who were from Korea, he started showing his talent, and became the master chef at [Hormone Yakiniku Shichifuku Sinsaibashi branch] when it opened. Their popular menus are [Kal-guksu (Korean noodles)] and [Yukhoejang (spicy Korean soup)].
キムChef Kim
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cafe&bar YOKACHORO
cafe&bar YOKACHORO
- Tanba/Kinosaki, Hyogo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Cake / Wine
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角田 大和Yamato Tsunoda
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Using ingredients from Awaji Island and Sasayama, Mr. Tsunoda offers dishes rooted in the local community.
He was born in 1988 in Hiroshima. His involvement in the food and beverage industry began when he worked at a restaurant in the Kanto region that served naturally grown vegetables. At the same restaurant, he gained a wealth of experience in everything from food distribution to restaurant operations. By chance, he moved to Tamba-shi, Hyogo. He owned a farm, served as head chef at a restaurant, and later became independent. Due to a series of events, including the Corona disaster and the relocation of his base to Awaji Island, he temporarily closed his restaurant. In March 2024, he opened "cafe&bar YOKACHORO" at a new location.
角田 大和Yamato Tsunoda
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Kikou Karahashi
季肴 からはし
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Cookshop / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki
神戸鉄板ステーキいわさき
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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岩? 誠Makoto Iwasaki
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Only a chef who is a meat expert with lots of experience can offer such excellent dishes.
Mr. Iwasaki was born in 1980 in Hyogo Prefecture. He has been studying at a teppanyaki restaurant in Kobe City since he was 18. He is currently the owner and chef of Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki. With his knowledge of meat gained in teppan cuisine since his teens, his reliable purchasing sources, and his skills as a chef, he creates precious moments for his guests.
岩? 誠Makoto Iwasaki
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Unagidokoro Umami
うなぎ処 美味美
- Tenmabashi, Osaka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Sake
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森本 優子Yuko Morimoto
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Adding color to special days of tourism and small everyday luxuries.
Ms. Morimoto was born in Osaka. Experienced sushi restaurant in Tezukayama, Abeno, in Osaka City for 5 years. As a hall staff member at the restaurant, which also serves kaiseki cuisine, she has watched over people's precious dining moments. She now works as the manager at Unagidokoro Umami. In a space where guests can enjoy a meal with history and culture, she provides color to special occasions for tourists and small luxuries for local people in their daily lives.
森本 優子Yuko Morimoto
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