1801 - 1820 of 1837 chefs
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Momofuku
百福
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Fugu (blowfish) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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百瀬 敢司MOMOSE ATSUSHI
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This chef has devoted himself to the art of preparing fugu (pufferfish) for 28 years, and continues his exploration of the most delicious fugu dishes
Born on April 8, 1967, in Gifu Prefecture. After graduating from high school, he studied in a culinary school, before joining a fugu (blowfish) restaurant in Osaka, where he would work for 20 years. In 2007, he opened his Momofuku restaurant in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. He is committed to making his restaurant a place his customers invite their loved ones to, and long to visit again.
百瀬 敢司MOMOSE ATSUSHI
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Restaurant Aida
レストラン 間
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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表 成治OMOTE SEIJI
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Created the now popular "Vegetable course" at [Bistro Aida], and opened his own restaurant
Born in Ishikawa, 1972. After graduating from culinary school, he began working at a local hotel to begin his career as a chef. At 25 years old he moved to Tokyo, and worked in a French restaurant, training 2 years in pastries and 3 years in cuisine. Later he learned the culinary arts at [Chez Matsuo], and worked as a head chef in restaurants in Tokyo and Yokohama. He has been part of [Restaurant Aida] from the start, and laid the groundwork for its fame with the currently popular "Vegetable course." In June 2012, his own restaurant [Aida] was opened.
表 成治OMOTE SEIJI
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Jumelles 29
Jumelles 29（ジュメルニジュウク）
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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村上 章MURAKAMI AKIRA
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Your delighted smiles over his cooking makes him happy
Born in 1972 in Okayama. He's loved to make and enjoy food ever since he was a child. When someone would smile with delight over his cooking it made him so happy that he decided to make it a career. After training at a number of hotel restaurants he was hired at the French restaurant Philippe Aubron where he worked for five years before moving to France. There he refined his culinary skills at restaurants like Moulin De Mougins in Cannes and Lyon. When he returned to Japan he worked for Italian BAL for a time before striking out on his own.
村上 章MURAKAMI AKIRA
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Mutsukari
六雁
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine)
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秋山 能久AKIYAMA YOSHIHISA
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Our stoic chef incorporates his life philosophy into every dish
A native of Ibaraki Prefecture, he moved to Tokyo after graduating from high school. He studied culinary arts at Tokyo Liberal Arts College's Kappo Suzuki restaurant and honed his skills for ten years. Afterwards, he undertook a stint at the restaurant "Gesshinkyo" and learned about vegetarian cuisine. In 2005, he became Mutsukari's head chef.
秋山 能久AKIYAMA YOSHIHISA
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Sushiya-no Uokin Ebisu Branch
鮨屋のうおきん 恵比寿店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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山本 徹YAMAMOTO TORU
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He is the chief chef who plays an important role to support the kitchen at the Ebisu branch that can develop the potential of Uokin group.
He was born in 1965 in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. He was influenced by cooking programs on TV and naturally became enchanted with cooking. At 15, he joined a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo and learned the basics of Japanese cuisine intensively for six years. Thereafter, he gained experience at a restaurant featuring Kushiyaki (spit-grilled dishes) and large plates and at a Japanese restaurant in Ebisu. Finally he joined Uokin Co., Ltd. in 2008. He refined his skills at the main store of the Uokin group and finally assumed position of chief chef at Sushiya-no Uokin Ebisu Branch.
山本 徹YAMAMOTO TORU
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Ristorante Honda
リストランテ ホンダ
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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本多 哲也HONDA TETSUYA
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Using Italian cooking methods, seasoned with the elements of Japanese and French culinary style, our chef makes uniquely original dishes
Born in 1968 in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. After graduating from the Tokyo School of Culinary Arts, he built up his cooking experience at restaurants like Ristorante Tullio before travelling to France and Italy in 1997. After training at a number of fine establishments, like the three Michelin Star Antica Osteria del Ponte, he returned to Japan in 1999. He work as the assistant head chef at Ristorante Alporto, then he opened Ristorante Honda in 2004.
本多 哲也HONDA TETSUYA
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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
- Kasumigaseki, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak
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野口 尊文NOGUCHI TAKAFUMI
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Fascinated by American cuisine, our chef seeks out traditional flavors
Born in 1967 in Tokyo, he realized how interesting cookery could be during a part-time job at a steak house. He later went to work full time for another steak restaurant in Aoyama. After that, to expand his repertoire, he gained experience in Italian, French, and other culinary styles, before being hired as the chef of a Texan-style restaurant in Yotsuya at the age of 30. At that time realized the depth of American cuisine, and afterwards traveled to LA to work as chef for the Consulate-General in California. After returning to Japan, he polished his skills as the chef of a number of restaurants, and became our chef here at Ruth's Chris Steak House in 2013.
野口 尊文NOGUCHI TAKAFUMI
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Mardi Gras
マルディグラ
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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和知 徹UCHI TOORU
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Experiences in France serving as a source of encouragement for his present self
He was born in Awaji Island in Hyogo prefecture in 1967. After graduating from high school, he enrolled into Tsuji Culinary Institute. He spent half of the following year studying at a French school, and the remaining half of the year working at a restaurant with one Michelin star in Burgundy. After returning to Japan, he entered "Restaurant Hiramatsu", and studied at its Paris restaurant with one Michelin star during his time there. After returning to Japan, he took on the role as the head chef of "Apollinaire", a restaurant affiliated to Hiramatsu. After leaving the restaurant, he became the head chef of "Grape Gumbo" in Ginza in 1998, and worked there for three years. He set out on his own to open his own shop in 2001.
和知 徹UCHI TOORU
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Hakata Chuka Soba Marugen
博多中華そば まるげん
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Gyoza (dumplings) / Tantanmen (tantan ramen) / Tsukemen (noodles served separately from dip soup)
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鈴木 克学SUZUKI YOSHITAKA
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Aiming for a new, loved flavor in his native Hakata
He's loved eating since the beginning, and, a few years into being a cook after collecting experience in western and Italian restaurants, he had a fateful meeting with a certain bowl of ramen. From there, his course was decided. Returning to his native Hakata, he succeeded in developing through repeated trial and error a hitherto-untasted brand new flavor. Since then, he's earned the affection of many customers, and not just locals at that.
鈴木 克学SUZUKI YOSHITAKA
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Sushiya no Yamada
すし屋のやま田
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Donburi (rice bowl) / Local Sake
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山田 弘YAMADA HIROSHI
The Chef's Recommendations -
If I were to have a restaurant I'd have a sushi restaurant
Always in love with sushi, the owner desired to have a sushi restaurant of his own. His dream came true at age 30, setting up his own restaurant after going through much painful training. Bringing in fresh ingredients from fatty tuna from Shakotan, Hokkaido, to conger eel from Uchiurawan, the chef is especially picky when it comes to choosing ingredients, going as far as Kyushu depending on the ingredients.
山田 弘YAMADA HIROSHI
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Gion Nishikawa
祇園 にしかわ
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine / Sake
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西川 正芳NISHIKAWA MASAYOSHI
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Our spirited chef started with a yearning for beautiful, delicious food
He was born in 1975 in Muromachi, Kyoto. His grandfather was a craftsman who painted ceramics in the Yuzen style, and he says, "He'd often take me to restaurants and art galleries when I was young." Having been raised around so many beautiful and delicious things, he longed to become a chef of Kyoto-style cuisine, and after graduating from high school, he headed down that path. He trained at famous restaurants like "Gion Sasaki", worked as head chef of "Warabi no Sato", and in 2008 opened "Gion Nishikawa". His motto is to be open and welcoming, and he serves his guests with a friendy smile and candid voice.
西川 正芳NISHIKAWA MASAYOSHI
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Ginza Wakuta
銀座 和久多
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kyoto Cuisine / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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亀山 昌和Masakazu Kameyama
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The chef expresses the sense of the season through his cuisine.
After training at small Japanese restaurants which are ideal to learn the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, he accumulated further experiences at restaurants in Osaka and Kyoto to learn about the gourmet food of the Kansai area. After improving his cooking skills at Chiso Sottaku in Ginza, Tokyo, he became the master chef at Ginza Wakuta in July 2003, where he later became the owner until now. Currently he is creating dishes respecting the original tastes of the ingredients and the sense of the season.
亀山 昌和Masakazu Kameyama
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ete - French cuisine
フランス料理 ete（エテ）
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- French,Italian/French / French
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藤本 恵史FUJIMOTO SATOSHI
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Serving authentic French cuisine at affordable prices
Born in Osaka in 1982, he set his sights on becoming a chef after watching a movie about it in high school. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he gained experience in the kitchen and in service at several restaurants in Tokyo. In 2008, he entered Ogino as part of its staff when it opened in Ikejiki-Ohashi. Then in 2011, he set out by himself to open "ete" in Kamakura, near his wife's old home.
藤本 恵史FUJIMOTO SATOSHI
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Difference
Difference
- Awaza/Kyomachibori, Osaka
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Sake
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藤本 義章FUJIMOTO YOSHIAKI
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Hard work is the secret behind our smart chef's true talent
He was born in 1983 as a native of Osaka prefecture. His father's influence led him to enter the restaurant business. He spent eleven years working for the Japan Airlines Hotel "Les Celebrites" restaurant (in Shinsaibashi, Osaka), and while he was there, he won a number of prizes for his French cuisine in cooking competitions. At the young age of 29 he became a sous chef, supported by his customers who loved French cuisine. On July 12th, 2013, he opened "Difference" as the owner and chef.
藤本 義章FUJIMOTO YOSHIAKI
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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
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Shibusan Uokin
渋三 魚金
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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長島 志郎NAGASHIMA SHIRO
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His motto is to make preparations perfectly and serve dishes to customers at their best condition.
He was born in 1977 in Tokyo. When he was working part-time at a restaurant in his high school days, he discovered the joy of restaurant business. After experiencing various jobs, he made up his mind to become a chef at the age of 27. He found a job at a famous izakaya (restaurant pub) and learned the basics of cooking skills thoroughly. Then he joined Uokin at 30. After working at Gotanda and Shimbashi branches, he transferred to Shibusan Uokin in 2012. Now he is the chief chef there. As a professional, he is enchanted by the fact that he can handle a lot of fresh ingredients from the Tsukiji market.
長島 志郎NAGASHIMA SHIRO
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Teppan Steak Pur
鉄板ステーキ ピュール
- Minamimorimachi, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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中村 武実NAKAMURA TAKEMI
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Watching Teikoku Hotel's head chef Nobuo Murakami cook on television moved me
Born in 1959 in Taima City, Nagasaki. His mother's dishes always used fresh, local vegetables and fish, highlighting those ingredients but having flavors that you never tired of and that got him to understand the complexities of cooking. After graduating high school, he trained at hotels and restaurants, and worked as head teppanyaki grill chef at the Hilton International, Moriguchi Prince Hotel, and the Hyatt Regency Osaka. In 1996, he was hired on as both head chef and manager of Teikoku Hotel Osaka Kamon. In 2012, he opened Teppan Steak Pur.
中村 武実NAKAMURA TAKEMI
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Uokin Main Store
魚金本店
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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郡司 健GUNJI TAKESHI
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He has the qualification of a sake advisor and play an important role for serving excellent foods and drinks at the main store.
He was born in 1984 in Tochigi Prefecture. He worked part-time at Sumiyaki Noteri in Ikenoue, Tokyo, highly evaluated by celebrities as a superb restaurant for delicious yakitori. There he discovered the fun of cooking and entered the world of cuisine. Thereafter, he gained experience at an izakaya (pub) in Shibuya and finally joined Uokin Co., Ltd. First he worked at Uokin Store No.2 and now is responsible for the kitchen at the Uokin Main Store. He gained the qualification of sake advisor in 2010.
郡司 健GUNJI TAKESHI
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Sushi Minato
鮨みなと
- Asahikawa, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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中港 大将NAKAMINATO TAKAYUKI
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His father's shop burned to the ground... but continuing the family legacy was his destiny!
Born in Hokkaido in 1974, he grew up watching his father running Minato Sushi, his shop in Asahikawa. After graduating from high school, he decided to become a sushi chef, and spent 7 years in Sapporo and 3 in Tokyo polishing his skills in the preparation of sushi and Japanese cuisine. In 1999, Minato Sushi burned to the ground, and when he heard that the shop was going to be closed for good, he made up his mind. Changing locations, he opened Sushi Minato for a second time, continuing his father's legacy.
中港 大将NAKAMINATO TAKAYUKI
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Kushikoma Main Store
串駒 本店
- Otsuka, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Basashi (horse meat sashimi) / Nabe (hot pot) / Sake
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大林禎OBAYASHITEI
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An Encounter with the Master of a LongStanding Sake Shop, a Journey to Discover the Choicest Sake
Born in 1955 in Kumamoto prefecture. At the age of 18 he bought a one-way ticket to Tokyo and began his live-in training to be a chef. He opened "Kushikoma", which was originally just a normal izakaya (Japanese-style bar), at around 25 years of age. After that, he discovered a new-born love of sake (Japanese rice wine) upon meeting Mr. Mitsuhisa Kodama of the legendary "Koshuya" bar in Ikebukuro. The foundations were then laid for the present incarnation of "Kushikoma", which he realized through subsequent pilgrimages to breweries all over Japan to gather up the very best sake.
大林禎OBAYASHITEI
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