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Japanese Cuisine Ryotei Kadomatsu
日本料理 料亭 門松
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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大久保 昌彦Masahiko Okubo
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With dependable skills and sensibilities taught by a master chef, he serves Japanese cuisine enriched by the seasons
He was born in 1960 in Kanagawa. Being manually dexterous since his childhood, and having an interest in cooking, he decided to pursue a cooking career. He became head chef of Ryotei Kadomatsu after 10 years of experience at a Ryotei restaurant in Kamakura and 8 years at a hotel in Yokohama.
大久保 昌彦Masahiko Okubo
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KARAOKE HUNDRED Ikebukuro Nisiguchi Branch
KARAOKE HUNDRED 池袋西口店
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Pasta / Chahan (fried rice) / Beer
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泉岡裕吏Yuuri Izuoka
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Mr. Izuoka came to the store once and felt it was life-changing.
He comes to the store once, feels it will change his life, and decides to join the company. KARAOKE HUNDRED is a casual karaoke bar located in the heart of Ikebukuro with a warm atmosphere. It offers a thoroughly comfortable space and original cocktails while providing the highest-quality audio equipment.
泉岡裕吏Yuuri Izuoka
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Mahoroba Teppan Shinsaibashi
mahoroba 鉄板 心斎橋
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / French
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和田 征二 Seiji Wada
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Mr. Wada is a head chef who came to Teppanyaki from France, fascinating guests with his brilliant techniques.
He was born in 1970 in Osaka. Entered the culinary industry by being introduced by an acquaintance and began his career at a charcoal-grilled steak and Yakiniku restaurant. At the age of 21, he moved to Hotel Granvia-Osaka, where he honed his skills in the world of French cuisine. He finds enjoyment in cooking and makes an effort every day. After turning 30, he switched to teppanyaki and continued his studies. Then, became the head chef at Mahoroba Teppan Shinsaibashi, which opened in April 2023.
和田 征二 Seiji Wada
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Yakiniku Wajima
焼肉わじま
- Asahikawa, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Whisky
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久保 由規Yuuki Kubo
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Mr. Kubo wants to share the attractive "Furano Wagyu" with many people.
He was born in 1997 in Hokkaido. Steps into the world of food and beverages following a part-time job in high school. After working as a waiter in a hotel, he gained experience serving customers in yakiniku and Italian restaurants. Currently, he is working as a hall chief at Yakiniku Wajima. Aiming to share the appeal of Furano Wagyu beef with more guests, he is creating a restaurant where guests can enjoy their meals satisfyingly and comfortably.
久保 由規Yuuki Kubo
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Waraiya Uratenma Tenjin Yokocho Branch
わらいや 裏天満天神横丁店
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Seafood,Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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南 光和Mitsukazu Minami
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Worked part-time in a restaurant as a student and went straight into cooking.
Mr. Minami was born in 1991 in Osaka. As a student, he worked part-time at a Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurant in Shinsekai for 2 years. Since childhood, he has always liked to cook, so he entered the world of cooking. He studied at a Japanese restaurant with a vague desire to get his own restaurant someday. Later, he opened a Japanese restaurant for 2 years. Then after improving himself at an izakaya in Umeda, he became the owner of Waraiya in July 2022.
南 光和Mitsukazu Minami
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Pizza Verde Matsumoto
Pizza Verde Matsumoto
- Matsumoto Station, Nagano
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Neapolitan Pizza
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五味 靖夫Yasuo Gomi
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All of the experiences Mr. Gomi went through with pizza have led him to where he is today.
He was born in 1968 in Nagano. Initially, he worked as a pizza delivery staff member. Still, he was impressed by Neapolitan pizza made by professional pizza chefs in Italy and decided to be a pizza chef. After training, he has become one of the world's most respected pizza chef. Later, he honed his skills at specialty stores in Japan and also experienced mobile sales to connect with the needs of different regions. In 2015, he opened Pizza Verde Matsumoto as the culmination of his work. His whole experience with pizza has led him to become who he is today.
五味 靖夫Yasuo Gomi
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Location Dining Nagi
ロケーションダイニング 凪
- Onna-son, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Beef Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / International/Fusion
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岩下 拓人Takuto Iwashita
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With his highly creative cuisine, this chef is on a mission to invent dishes that never get old
Born in January 1981, in Kagoshima prefecture, he moved to Okinawa for university. His part time job at a hotel during his student years made him want to pursue a career in cooking. After gaining experience serving customers in the hall, he started to get involved in food preparation. His palate, nurtured by his keen cook of a mother, helped his talent as a chef to blossom. Now, as a manager of Location Dining Nagi, he spends every day introducing his customers to the charms of Okinawan food. He is constantly perfecting his culinary art and is a recognized authority on creative cuisine. Every day, he spares no effort in his quest to please his customers.
岩下 拓人Takuto Iwashita
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Miracle Yukiya
味楽屡 ゆきや
- Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Soba (noodles) / Curry
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齋藤 行哉Yukiya Saito
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Mr. Saito is pouring his passion into developing safe, healthy food that also accommodates allergies and religious beliefs.
Mr. Saito was born in 1954 in Hokkaido. Losing his mother because of her cancer increased his knowledge about nutrition and oriental medicine. After working for a large agricultural material manufacturer, he became a member of the Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad for Niseko town in 2011. In November 2012, he established Niseko Food Commission Workers Collective, which makes and sells products made from rice flour from Niseko. Next month, he opened Miracle Yukiya. He serves safe, healthy, and tasty dishes to give guests a "fun experience having dishes together at the same table."
齋藤 行哉Yukiya Saito
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Japanese restaurant Miyabi-Tei
日本食「雅庭」
- Higashi-Ku/Shinkansen entrance, Hiroshima
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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石田 洋輝Hiroki Ishida
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Delivering the essence of traditional Japanese cuisine with heartfelt care.
Mr. Hiroki Ishida was born in Muroran, Hokkaido. After working at the Westin Tokyo Hotel, he has served restaurants in Ginza and metropolitan Tokyo areas, including long-established ryotei. In 2011, with the opening of the Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima, he assumed the role of head chef at Miyabi-Tei. Always with the spirit of hospitality in mind, he strives to provide dishes that exceed his customers' expectations, not only from Japan but also from other countries with different cultures. He believes it is his mission to pass on the tradition of Japanese cuisine to the younger generation.
石田 洋輝Hiroki Ishida
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Horutanya Sakae Branch
ほるたん屋 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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榊間 周平Shuhei Sakakima
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Mr. Sakakima offers impressive dishes with the miracle of local ingredients. The taste of Gifu captivates the world.
Mr. Sakakima was born in 1988 in Tokyo. While living in Tokyo, he visited Gifu and decided to pursue a career in food after having a meal at Amiyaki-tei. After that, he moved to Gifu and trained at Amiyaki-tei, which he longed for. In 2019, he started a new challenge at Horutanya. In 2023, he moved to the current restaurant, Horutanya Sakae Branch, managing the restaurant as a restaurant manager.
榊間 周平Shuhei Sakakima
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Kinfuku Sakaba
金福酒場
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Oden
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MYO MINTHANTMyo Minthant
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Dedicated to cooking. The authentic taste is born from years of experience.
Mr. Myo Minthant was born in 1987 in Myanmar. He became familiar with cooking at an early age and defected to Japan in 2008 after graduating from university in Myanmar. Having worked in this foreign country, he started his culinary career, gaining 16 years of experience at a yakiniku restaurant and 8 years at a Chinese restaurant. After years of study, he became the manager and head chef of Kinfuku Sakaba in November 2024. He offers authentic flavors and warm hospitality, putting the skill and passion he has cultivated into each dish.
MYO MINTHANTMyo Minthant
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Yamato Ryori Tsukiji Ihachi Nigou
倭料理 築地伊八 弐號
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Steak
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岩本 隆嗣Takashi Iwamoto
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Mr. Iwamoto builds bonds between people through his passion and experience with Sushi.
He was born in 1972 in Hyogo. From an early age, he was exposed to the world of food at his uncle's sushi restaurant, and this environment nurtured his passion for cooking. He developed his skills at Kyoto's famous restaurant Kitcho and in Kobe, acquiring a delicate sense of taste as well. As he gained experience, he also learned to value the emotions and stories behind the food. Later, he decided to join the current restaurant because he shared the passion and enthusiasm of the owner. Currently, he is demonstrating his skills fully at Tsukiji Ihachi Nigou.
岩本 隆嗣Takashi Iwamoto
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Wa Dining Sato
和Dining三十
- Jinbocho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Umeshu (plum wine)
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佐藤 諒馬Ryoma Sato
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Delivering new charms of Japanese food based on the skills polished at a famous restaurant-inn.
Mr. Sato was born in 1990 in Chiba. Because of his love of cooking, he aspired to become a professional chef and studied at the international cooking department of Sakura-Higashi High School. After graduating, he studied hard for 8 years at Kagaya in Noto, a leading restaurant and ryokan inn in Japan. His dedicated devotion and careful handiwork have been highly evaluated. He has received many awards in cooking competitions, including being chosen to represent Ishikawa Prefecture in the Japanese Cuisine category at the National Skills Competition and receiving the Ishikawa Prefecture Youth Skill Award. With his motto of making Japanese food more familiar to people, in the fall of 2017, he opened his own restaurant Sato in Jimbocho, Tokyo.
佐藤 諒馬Ryoma Sato
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Kushiage Nakaya Higashi-Azabu
串揚げ なかや 東麻布
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Wine
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依知川 高明Takaaki Ichikawa
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Mr. Ichikawa pursues the charm of new skewers that can impress guests.
Kushiage Nakaya Higashi-Azabu opened in January 2022. As a new challenge, he aims to create a restaurant that offers sophisticated cuisine and space and provides guests with a high-quality, extraordinary experience. The charm of Kushiage is the infinite possibilities that transcend genres and ingredients. With fresh, seasonal ingredients and a unique approach, he produces a delicious taste unique to Kushiage Nakaya.
依知川 高明Takaaki Ichikawa
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Syunmi Karoku
旬味 鹿六
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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布施 直樹Naoki Fuse
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Mr. Fuse has taken over the taste and the way of being a restaurant from the late proprietor.
Mr. Naoki Fuse was born in 1980 in Miyagi. At the age of 20, he started working as a chef. After learning the basics of cooking at Syunmi Karoku, he contributed to Shunka, located in Goryokaku Tower. After gaining many experiences as a chef, he took over Shunmi Karoku. The restaurant has been supported by not only local people but also a lot of guests since it opened in 2013. He has maintained the tastes many people love and a flexible style that can adjust to various scenes.
布施 直樹Naoki Fuse
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Nihon-ryori Ootsu
日本料理おお津
- Sayama, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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梶浦 健一 Kenichi Kajiura
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Mr. Kajiura offers warm hospitality with dishes prepared wholeheartedly and carefully, starting from selecting ingredients.
He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Started his apprenticeship at a Japanese restaurant in Tokorozawa, initially with a casual interest in cooking due to his love for food. Inspired by an encounter with a colleague he respects as a person and a chef, he seriously honed his culinary skills and became even more fascinated with cooking. Then, he moved on to work at a Ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) in Ginza, where he also worked as a head chef. Afterward, he opened his restaurant in Nippori, which was popular for seven years before returning to Saitama. He then contributed to the launch of Ootsu and became the head chef when it opened in November 2019.
梶浦 健一 Kenichi Kajiura
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Teppanyaki Roppongi P.T.T.
鉄板焼 六本木P.T.T.
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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御山 恭三郎 Kyosaburo Onyama
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Mr. Onyama is passionate about caring for people, making his dream possible, and protecting and sustaining it.
He was born in 1951 in Chiba. In 1983, he opened the Teppanyaki specialty restaurant, Devant des P.T.T., in front of the former Defense Agency. It was loved by many celebrities as a long-established teppanyaki restaurant in Roppongi, but he developed a desire to spend more time with every customer. Seeking an environment that would fulfill his ideal, he relocated along Roppongi Dori Street. The new restaurant, renamed Roppongi P.T.T., offers a space where one can enjoy the live atmosphere of teppan-yaki with all five senses.
御山 恭三郎 Kyosaburo Onyama
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PACE ITALIAN LOUNGE
PACE ITALIAN LOUNGE
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Cocktail / Wine
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瀬戸 恵多SETO KEITA
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Became a chef before I knew it. My intuition tells me it was the best choice.
He was born in Miyagi Prefecture in 1985. He set his eyes on a cooking career while he was trying out for a wide variety of professions. His thought process going into his new culinary career was that, "It looked like an attractive career when I checked it out, and I thought it might be a great way to meet new people." These days he is constantly communicating with customers and always finding new and interesting things as he works on his menu. It seems his decision to cook professionally was indeed the right choice, and he works hard to delight customers with his food and customer service.
瀬戸 恵多SETO KEITA
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The New World
ザ・ニューワールド
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Cookshop / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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The owner-chef of The New World.
Mr. Toba was born in 1978 in Saitama Prefecture. He has a unique background, having quit his job as a J-League trainee and worked as an elementary school teacher before entering the world of chefs at 32. He trained for 3 years at DIRITTO in Kagurazaka, 2 years at Florilege in Aoyama, and 2 years as a sous chef at Aria di Tacubo in Ebisu before becoming the chef at Gris in Yoyogi Uehara in March 2016. He then became the owner-chef of the same restaurant, which reopened as sio in July 2018.
鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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Akaushi Dining yoka-yoka KITTE Hakata Branch
あか牛Dining yoka-yoka KITTE博多店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Gyudon (beef bowl) / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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八坂 良Ryo Yasaka
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Mr. Yasaka's life as a chef started from an experience at a wedding hall.
He was born in 1971 in Saga. During the summer vacation of high school students, he worked part-time in the kitchen at a local wedding hall. At that time, he knew the fun of cooking and chose a chef as his future dream. After graduation, he entered the world of cooking and started training. He spent 15 years at a Chinese restaurant and a total of 15 years at a Korean restaurant, a Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, and so on. Currently, he works as a chef at Akaushi Dining yoka-yoka KITTE Hakata branch.
八坂 良Ryo Yasaka
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