Restaurant ranking

Restaurant ranking

Close
Search
Browsing history

Browsing history

Close
Search
  • Search
  • View
  • Bookmark

461 - 480 of 1836 chefs

Kokuryu Ebisubashi Branch

黒龍 戎橋店

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake

町田 茂Shigeru Machida

Attracted by the thoughts and skills of artisan chefs, Mr. Machida began walking the path of Japanese cuisine.

He is a native of Osaka. Interested in eating and making things more than others, he became especially fascinated by the delicate presentation of food and the knife skills of artisan chefs, leading him to pursue a career in Japanese cuisine. In 2007, he started his life as a chef at a kappo restaurant in Kitashinchi. Since then, he has worked in 20 restaurants, including not only Japanese but also Italian, Chinese, and others. He has also been involved in the launch of many restaurants. Currently, he works as a chef at the Kokuryu Ebisubashi Branch.

町田 茂Shigeru Machida

Hikariya & yajimon

ひかりや&yajimon

  • Omicho Market, Ishikawa
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

石原 亨Toru Ishihara

The global food culture Mr. Ishihara experienced as an athlete inspired him to pursue a food and beverage industry career.

He was born in 1972 in Ishikawa. Initially, he was a member of the Japanese national canoe freestyle team. While traveling around the world for about 20 years as an athlete, he enjoyed eating each country's cuisine. His turning point came in 2002 when he encountered Wiener Schnitzel (veal cutlet) in Austria. He decided to pursue a second career in the restaurant industry to convey the appeal of the dish in Japan. He currently demonstrates his culinary skills as both the owner and chef.

石原 亨Toru Ishihara

Maruya Honten Chubu Centrair International Airport Branch

まるや本店 中部国際空港店

  • Tokoname/Chita, Aichi
  • Japanese,Japanese / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto

Ms. Sakamaoto is dedicated to cooking, constantly honing her skills, and pursuing the essence of Japanese cuisine.

From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and after graduating from high school, she joined Maruya Honten. While learning the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, she aimed to become an Unagi chef. She gained experience at most locations and became the head chef at the JR Nagoya Station branch. Leveraging her years of experience, she strives every day to further satisfy her guests.

坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto

Osakaya Hamaguchi Main Branch

大阪屋 浜口本店

  • Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak

小松 貴之Takayuki Komatsu

An expert connoisseur of meat and responsible for menu development for the Osakaya Group.

Mr. Komatsu was born in 1974 in Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki. Joined Osakaya Hamanomachi Branch at its opening. He is a skilled connoisseur who has been taking responsibility for the Osakaya Group's purchasing. Without compromising on purchasing, he has developed dishes that will please customers with his steady attitude as a chef.

小松 貴之Takayuki Komatsu

Namba Teppanyaki Sublime

難波 鉄板焼き Sublime

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

Agu Tonkatsu Coshon Ukishima-dori branch

アグーとんかつコション浮島通り店

  • Kokusai dori, Okinawa
  • Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)

田中 悠樹Yuki Tanaka

He gives warm hospitality to his guests with unique dishes of Okinawa.

His passion for the culinary field comes from the experience through his part-time job at a curry shop. He worked as a staff to open the first branch of [Agu Tonkatsu Coshon] and learned many different fields of work organizing the restaurant. At the time its second branch opened, he became in charge of the kitchen, where he shows his skills every day.  

田中 悠樹Yuki Tanaka

LATURE

ラチュレ(LATURE)

  • Shibuya East Exit/Miyamasuzaka, Tokyo
  • French,Italian/French / French

室田 拓人Takuto Murota

Hunting, cultivating, and then producing dishes. Mr. Murota's French cuisine reflects Japan's four seasons and climate.

He was born in 1982 in Chiba. After honing his skills at the renowned French restaurant Tateru Yoshino, he served as head chef at deco in Shibuya. He also obtained a hunting license to deepen his expertise in game cuisine. In 2016, he became independent by opening LATURE. Since 2017, LATURE has maintained a Michelin one-star rating for eight consecutive years and has also been awarded the Michelin Green Star for its commitment to sustainable gastronomy. In 2020, he began cultivating vegetables on the restaurant's own farm, further enhancing the depth and authenticity of his cuisine. Through his dishes, he captivates both domestic and international guests with the richness of Japan's natural environment.

室田 拓人Takuto Murota

Kagayasuke Main Branch

本店加賀彌助

  • Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)

西川 正次Masatsugu Nishikawa

A veteran Kanazawa sushi chef who crafts his dishes with precision, all while engaging guests with polite conversation.

Born on February 1st, 1950 in Ishikawa Prefecture, at age 21 he went on to Kagayasuke Main Branch after training in Tokyo. He continued to fine-tune his sushi skills at this long-standing Kanazawa shop, where he delivers precise flavors along with pleasant conversation at the counter. Kanazawa is rich with foods from both the land and sea, which are displayed in expertly crafted signature dishes like "Tama," which is made with baked minced sweet shrimp, and his expertly prepared "Dashizuke Ikura," made with locally harvested salmon roe. Dishes like these have helped him garner a wide following of customers that stretch beyond his local prefecture.

西川 正次Masatsugu Nishikawa

Miyashin

宮新

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken

猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata

The Chef's Recommendations

His international experience in Paris was a turning point in his life that encouraged him to master the art of yakitori (grilled chicken).

Born in Nagasaki prefecture in 1950, Chef Inomata trained at a number of yakitori restaurants, beginning with Torinaga in Roppongi. Later, he worked at a yakitori restaurant in Paris. Yakitori is a part of Japanese culture and Inomata was one of the first to spread the word about it to the rest of the world. In 1994, he returned to Japan and opened Toriyoshi in Nakameguro. He later opened branches in Nishi-azabu and Ginza. Inomata is now the owner of four restaurants. He can often be found standing at the grill in Corridor Machi's Miyashin.

猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata

Maruya Honten Tokyo Midtown Branch

まるや本店 東京ミッドタウン店

  • Roppongi, Tokyo
  • Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Local Japanese Cuisine

山田 孝志Takashi Yamada

Following his experience at a hotel, Mr. Yamada launched the Tokyo Midtown Branch and is now looking to expand further.

He was born in April 1977 in Aichi. He learned the spirit of hospitality through 10 years of working at a hotel in Aichi. At Maruya, he mastered grilling eel under the executive chef while serving as management staff. In 2019, he launched the Tokyo Midtown branch, the first out-of-prefecture store, where he is the manager and chef. In 2024, the second restaurant in Tokyo opened in Ginza. He is aiming for a further leap forward.

山田 孝志Takashi Yamada

HUDSON MARKET BAKERS

HUDSON MARKET BAKERS

  • Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
  • Sweets,Cafe/Sweets / Cake / Others / Bread

おおつぼ ほまれHomare Ostubo

Because of the solid foundation, Ms. Ostubo has the flexibility to break down and choose to reproduce.

Having spent 10 years in New York, she developed a passion for exploring food. From supermarket sweets to high-end restaurant desserts, she experienced a wide range of flavors, discovering the exciting fusion of food shaped by cultural diversity. While working as a coordinator, she was also involved in interior design and menu development. After returning to Japan, she realized the kind of bake shops common in New York did not exist in Tokyo. Driven by the desire to create one herself, she opened HUDSON MARKET BAKERS in 2012.

おおつぼ ほまれHomare Ostubo

Ipponyari

一本槍

  • Fushimi/Daigo, Kyoto
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish)

山中 宏明Hiroaki Yamanaka

Mr. Yamanaka is the 2nd generation of the family to maintain the same taste and dedication inherited from his father.

He was born in 1969 in Kyoto. His family initially ran a sushi restaurant but changed it to a fugu restaurant. His love of cooking and the fact that he had a vague longing to become a chef after watching his father's back led him to pursue a career in the culinary arts. He trained at kappo restaurants in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, and Tochigi. As the restaurants served fugu depending on the season, he honed his skills in handling the fish. Currently, he is the 2nd generation chef at Ipponyari.

山中 宏明Hiroaki Yamanaka

Yakiniku Okuu Shinbashi branch

焼肉おくう新橋店

  • Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Shochu

笠原 大輝Daiki Kasahara

The Chef's Recommendations

His love of cooking naturally led him on the path to becoming a chef.

Chef Kasahara was born on November 19th, 1980 in Kanagawa Prefecture. He always loved cooking, so after graduation, he enrolled at Tokyo Seishin Culinary Academy to begin his journey toward becoming a chef. While training at the academy, he worked for a year and a half at an Italian restaurant, and for two years at a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant in Ginza to accumulate experience. After graduating, he became a chef at a yakiniku restaurant. He never fails to make the perfect cut to make the meat easy for guests to eat.

笠原 大輝Daiki Kasahara

Uni Senmonten Yoichiya Jikka Branch

うに専門店世壱屋 余市実家店

  • Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
  • Kaisendon (seafood bowl),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)

石川 晴希Haruki Ishikawa

Mr. Ishikawa delivers moments of bliss to guests with a commitment to deliciousness.

He was born in 1991 in Hokkaido. Influenced by his father, who was a chef, he decided to work in a restaurant. Started his career at Otaru Narutoya, a restaurant specializing in karaage (deep-fried chicken) in Otaru City. Then, he moved to the Yoichiya Jikka Branch in 2022. He is currently the branch manager and welcomes visitors daily with his passion for Yoichi, where he was born and raised.

石川 晴希Haruki Ishikawa

Taruichi Shinjuku Main Branch

樽一 新宿本店

  • Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Whale Meat

永瀬 英昭Hideaki Nagase

Mr. Nagase wants his guests to enjoy the delicious whale dishes and Sake that only a specialty restaurant can offer.

He was born in 1986 in Tokyo. Grew up eating delicious food from a young age with a father who enjoyed cooking under the influence of his grandmother, who ran a diner. He was also impressed by the delicious taste of the excellent cuisine he ate at a sushi restaurant he visited with his father, and naturally decided to pursue a career in cooking when he was in junior high school. Entered Ecole Tsuji Tokyo, a culinary school. After graduation, he worked at Takegami in Akasaka for seven years and also honed his skills at other restaurants. After that, he worked for ten years at Sakamoto in Yotsuya.  In 2024, he moved to Taruichi by chance, where he has worked ever since.

永瀬 英昭Hideaki Nagase

Kyo-no-Yakiniku-dokoro Renzo Karasuma Main Branch

京の焼肉処 蓮蔵 烏丸本店

  • Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

得津 皓平Kouhei Tokutsu

Mr.Tokutsu's interest in cooking led him to take his first steps as a chef.

He was born in 1990 in Kyoto. A part-time job as a student led him to discover the depth and interest of cooking. He started his career as a chef at a Yakiniku restaurant in 2009. Since then, he has honed his skills at Japanese kappo restaurants. He talked face-to-face with the current owner when considering his next career move. The owner's management theory and personality attracted him, so he decided to set up a new restaurant. He was appointed as head chef of Renzo Karasuma, which opened in December 2023.

得津 皓平Kouhei Tokutsu

Oryori Ittou

御料理 一燈

  • Fukui Station, Fukui
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Crab / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

倉橋 紀宏Norihiro Kurahashi

Keeps making efforts since childhood, in the pursuit of cooking

Mr. Kurahashi was born in 1978 in Fukui Prefecture. He had an interest in food when he was young, leading him to start studying cooking on his own. This deep spirit of inquiry lead him to travel not just through Japan but abroad as well, tasting foods from around the world and building his skills by recreating them himself. In 2007, he realized a dream by opening [Toki no Kura] in Fukui, and then his second restaurant, [Japanese Cuisine Ittou] in 2012. In 2019, he relocated and saw a fresh start at [Oryori Itto].

倉橋 紀宏Norihiro Kurahashi

BONSAI1877

BONSAI1877

  • Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Wine

鳴嶋 喜永Yoshinori Narushima

Mr. Narushima offers exquisite dishes combined with experience in Italy and Kyoto's cuisine.

He was born in 1983 in Shizuoka and began his culinary career at 20. He spent three years training in Italy, honing his skills as a chef through the local food culture and among Italian chefs. Upon returning to Japan, he worked at a Japanese pizzeria. He is currently the chef and Primo Pizzaiolo at BONSAI1877, offering unique dishes crafted with expertise gained in Italy and high-quality ingredients sourced primarily from Kyoto.

鳴嶋 喜永Yoshinori Narushima

Mizutaki Ryotei Hakata Hanamidori Hakata-eki Chikushi-guchi Branch

水たき料亭 博多華味鳥 博多駅筑紫口店

  • Hakata Station, Fukuoka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Chicken / Oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)

河津 善陽Yoshiharu Kawatsu

Hanamidori Chicken, developed with the utmost care and attention to detail.

The history of Hanamitori began in 1949 when Mr. Yoshiharu Kawatsu, who was in charge of wholesale at a chicken wholesaler called Torizen in the Yoshizuka shopping street in eastern Hakata, opened a restaurant on the second floor of his store. While selling chicken, he encountered Mizutaki through relationships with a number of restaurants. Realizing that the secret to the delicious taste of Mizutaki was in the chicken itself,  Hanamidori chicken was born with a unique breeding and feeding method. The nutritious soup is made with fresh chicken and mineral water using a particular recipe. 

河津 善陽Yoshiharu Kawatsu

uni Seafood

uni Seafood

  • Roppongi, Tokyo
  • Bar,Italian/French

國分 翔矢Shoya Kokubun 

Mr. Kokubun entered into the world, inspired by his father who was a chef.

He was born in 1993 in Tokyo. After obtaining a chef's and nutritionist's license at a technical college in Tokyo, he studied the basics of French for 4 years at Chez Matsuo Shoto Restaurant with a star 7 years in a row. After that, he trained at a multiethnic food restaurant, Restaurant KIHACHI, for 5 years, and established his own style of French-based cuisine. Since January 2023, he has been working as the chef of uni Seafood.

國分 翔矢Shoya Kokubun 

<< Prev 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Next >>
With SAVOR JAPAN, you can easily find the information of the chefs by area or cuisine.