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Kitajimatei
北島亭
- Yotsuya, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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北島 素幸KITAJIMA MOTOYUKI
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With his career spanning nearly half a century, his role in developing French cuisine in Japan has been pivotal
He was born in 1951 in Fukuoka prefecture. He started his culinary career when he was 18, after entering "Royal" in Fukuoka. He was deeply impressed by the dessert buffets at "Regence" in Roppongi, which were still rare at that time, and he also trained as a patisserie. He went to France in 1977, and studied for five years at restaurants such as "Troisgros", and "Georges Blanc", being impressed once again by the culture of French cuisine that he experienced in the country itself. After returning to Japan, he held successive posts as a chef in "De Roanne" in Kyobashi, and "Pantagruel" in Akasaka. He opened "Kitajimatei" in 1990.
北島 素幸KITAJIMA MOTOYUKI
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Ne Quittez Pas
ヌキテパ
- Gotanda, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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田辺 年男TANABE TOSHIO
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From boxer to owner of oden (hot pot dish) stall. And then to French cuisine, in pursuit of the world stage…
He was born in Ibaraki prefecture in 1949. When he was in college, he was selected as one of the candidates to compete in gymnastics for the Olympics, and after graduating, he became a ranked professional boxer in Japan. After wrecking his body and giving up on boxing, he made a 180 degree turn and opened an oden (hot pot dish) stall. However, he says, "That would never allow me to aim for the world stage," and entered the world of French cuisine. He underwent training at a restaurant in Tokyo before going to France. After perfecting his skills for two years in places such as restaurants with three Michelin stars, he returned to Japan, and in 1988, he opened "A Ta Goul" in Ebisu. He took the opportunity to rename his restaurant to "Ne Quittez Pas" when he moved to Gotanda.
田辺 年男TANABE TOSHIO
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Oshio Ataru
おしお ATARU店
- Tsukishima, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter)
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松野 雄太MATSUNO YUTA
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We want our favorite foods to become our customers' favorites too.
I have always loved making okonomiyaki pancakes at home, so I started working here part time in the second year of high school. And then, falling in love with the taste of monjayaki, I decided to work here full time. I want to serve monjayaki to the customers and have them love it as much as I do!?
松野 雄太MATSUNO YUTA
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Asakusa Unagi Sansho
浅草 うなぎ さんしょ
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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浅賀 博厚ASAGA HIROATSU
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Eels, the pride of the proprietor who has continued to handle them since Sansho opened in Asakusa some 30 years ago
After training at an unagi (eel) wholesaler, he opened the unagi specialty restaurant Sansho in 1985. He refuses to compromise on taste and freshness, only procuring enough fresh unagi for the day. In addition to his infallible skills and judgement, he has been winning over customers with his warm and sociable hospitality.
浅賀 博厚ASAGA HIROATSU
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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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India & Nepal Restaurant Sansar Shinjuku
インド・ネパールレストラン サンサール 新宿店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Indian,Other Asian / Indian / Nepalese / Soup Curry
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タパ・マガル・ビームTAPA MAGARU BIMU
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Fond memories of dinner parties at home inspired him to become a chef at a young age.
He was born September, 1977, in Nepal. When he was small his parents were chefs who often hosted parties. His memories of how much the smiling guests loved the food made him long to become a chef himself. Delighting people with the food he serves is his favorite thing in the world.
タパ・マガル・ビームTAPA MAGARU BIMU
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BIANCARA
ビアンカーラ
- Kichijoji, Tokyo
- Wine Bar,Bars (pubs) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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飯野 究IINO KIWAMU
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Seeing the form of the maker in the made is the charm of "vin naturel"
Born 1974 and coming from Gunma, he went on to a culinary college after graduating high school, aiming to be a chef. Graduating from there, he spent some time in another line of work before working a chef for about twelve years at an Italian restaurant in Hachioji. BIANCARA's owner, Mr. Kodaira, was in the same year as him in middle school, and from 2012 he has been chef here. Though coming from an background in Italian, and the closeness to wine that brings, he says that he first drank natural wine coming to BIANCARA. At current, he's tending and bringing to fruition wine conversation with guests daily.
飯野 究IINO KIWAMU
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Tsukiji Fukutake Main Branch
築地 ふく竹 本店
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Local Japanese Cuisine
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市ノ川 大輔Daisuke Ichinokawa
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Bringing different cuisines to life
He got his start serving up Western-style cuisine, but he was drawn by the allure of traditional Japanese dishes, and has been working at the Japanese-style "Tsukiji Fukutake Main Shop" for seven years.
市ノ川 大輔Daisuke Ichinokawa
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ICARO Miyamoto
ICAROmiyamoto
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine
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宮本 義隆MIYAMOTO YOSHITAKA
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The local flavor and cooking philosophy learned at a small restaurant in northern Italy
He was born in Kanagawa prefecture in 1974. He chose to take on Italian cooking under the influence of his brother, Munetaka, who entered the culinary world before him. He underwent training at a famous restaurant in Tokyo before going to Italy in 1999. He perfected his skills there for seven years, with a focus on the northernmost region of Trentino-Alto Adige. While he was there, he ventured into choosing a small restaurant so as to personally experience life in Italy at the location itself. The skills that he learned there, together with the cooking philosophy prized in the area, also show themselves in "ICARO", which he opened with his brother after returning to Japan.
宮本 義隆MIYAMOTO YOSHITAKA
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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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Shimagohan Kokoro Hokkori Okinawa Meshi
島ごはん こころほっこり沖縄めし
- Nishi-Kasai/Kasai, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Okinawa Cuisine / General / General
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東 尚亮AZUMA NAOAKI
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A chef fascinated by Okinawan people, culture, and cuisine
He started work in a compeletely different industry, but came to have a vague longing for Okinawa. This love for Okinawa drove him to join an Okinawan restaurant. Surrounded by Okinawan staff, he learned everything including culture and language from the basics. Currently, he is the chef at Shimagohan Kokoro Hokkori Okinawa Meshi, and brings "true attraction of Okinawa and reliable Okinawan taste" to customers carefully. Among his many dreams, he says, the dream that is closest to coming true is "to open a second store."
東 尚亮AZUMA NAOAKI
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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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Yakitori Tori Ryori Toritatsu
焼き鳥・鶏料理・鳥辰
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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吉川 公一YOSHIKAWA KOICHI
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With food hygiene his top priority, he is a chef who appraises his fresh ingredients
Born on February 24th, 1951, he hails from Tokyo. He mastered the foundations of Japanese cuisine primarily through small restaurants. He has been involved with Yakitori Toriryori Toritatsu since 2010. Because the food he cooks is for his customers, it is understandable when he says, "More than anything else, I pay attention to my judgement of the ingredients."
吉川 公一YOSHIKAWA KOICHI
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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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Restaurant Tani
レストラン タニ
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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谷 利通TANI TOSHIMICHI
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A French chef who draws out the rich flavors of seasonal ingredients yet never loses sight of the basics
Born on March 12, 1973. Grew up in Kanagawa Prefecture. He decided he would become a chef when he came across French cooking through his part-time job in high school and was shocked by the flavors. He graduated from high school while spending a year and a half training in a French restaurant in Kamakura, then worked at Restaurant Aladdin in Ebisu, and travelled to France twice. After that, he helped plan the launch of Maison Cache-Cache. After working as a chef there for 6 years, he opened Restaurant Tani in 2011. Restaurant Tani is designed to be a French restaurant that offers everything from bistro food to gastronomy.
谷 利通TANI TOSHIMICHI
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Nihonbashi Maeda
日本橋 まえ田
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot)
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前田 真裕MAEDA MASAHIRO
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Embarked on a culinary career path in order to introduce the deliciousness and intricacies of our dishes to as many people as possible.
Born on July 20, 1979, in Nagasaki Prefecture. His love of food and desire to make people happy by serving delicious food led him onto the path to becoming a chef. He trained and gained experience as a chef while working at a high-end Japanese cuisine restaurant in Ginza. He opened up "Nihonbashi Maeda" on his own 14 years later. With a talent for creating unique Japanese dishes using seasonal ingredients, he serves great tasting food enjoyed by all his customers, young and old.
前田 真裕MAEDA MASAHIRO
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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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Restaurant La FinS
Restaurant La FinS
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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杉本 敬三SUGIMOTO KEIZO
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His training started from as early as elementary school and he was considered a cooking genius.
He started working at a Japanese restaurant and Japanese sweet shops when he was an elementary school student. He graduated from the culinary school, Tsuji, and also went to France to study at a French cooking college. He went to Alsace and visited other areas as well. He became a chef after four years and returned to Japan after eight years in total. In 2012, he opened La FinS.
杉本 敬三SUGIMOTO KEIZO
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Shitamachi Shokusai Daidokoro
下町食菜だいどころ
- Ryogoku/Kikugawa, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Cookshop / Local Sake
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尾崎 行治OZAKI YUKIHARU
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He had a mind to open his own, cozy place.
He was born January 31st, 1954, in Okayama Prefecture's Kurashiki City. After graduating from college, Ozaki found employment in the restaurant business. After focusing on take-out for eight years, he switched to eat-in cooking, studying in the capital city for four years before finally realizing his chef's dream of owning his own restaurant. After running Mamakari for 15 years, at the age of 34, he opened Shitamachi Shokusai Daidokoro. With a wide variety of creative Japanese cuisine and daily specials on offer, he welcomes diners with a cozy and comfortable atmosphere.
尾崎 行治OZAKI YUKIHARU
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