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Shikiryori Kitagaichi
四季料理きたがいち
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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料理長・生沼The head chef, Mr. Oinuma
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After studying as a Japanese chef, Mr. Oinuma provides "delicious excitement" to guests.
He was born in 1985. Started his career as a chef at the age of 20. At first, he honed his skills while being influenced by his seniors as a chef. After that, he was active in restaurants in Tokyo, mainly Japanese food. Currently, he is a chef at Kitagaichi. With the theme of "delicious excitement," he provides guests with a dining experience that impresses them the moment they eat it.
料理長・生沼The head chef, Mr. Oinuma
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Ginza Tamai
銀座 玉ゐ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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長谷川 久展Hisanobu Hasegawa
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Mr. Hasegawa is encouraged by his customers' comments, "It was delicious!".
He started working at Nihonbashi Tamai in December 2014 and moved to Ginza Tamai in April 2016. During the past 42 years, he has worked in the food and beverage industry, mainly in the Japanese food field. It makes him very happy when customers tell him that the dishes he serves them are delicious, so he works hard every day with that feeling in mind. Considering that conger eel dishes are rare in the world, his ambition is to make delicious dishes that everybody has never tasted before.
長谷川 久展Hisanobu Hasegawa
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Sushi Fujiro
鮨 不二楼
- Kayabacho, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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古川 和希Kazuki Furukawa
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Mr. Furukawa presents the one and only “New Edomae Sushi,” resulting from studies in Fukuoka and Tokyo.
He was born in 1983 in Fukuoka and is the head chef at Sushi Fujiro. In his late teens, he ate at the famous Fukuoka restaurant Yamanaka, and was truly impressed. He studied at a culinary school with a vision of working at Yamanaka and started working there after graduation. He trained hard studying Hakatamae Sushi. After moving to Tokyo and gaining experience at Edomae Sushi restaurants in Ginza and Roppongi, he connected with Mr. Muneshige Takatori, the general manager of Fujiro, and participated in the launch of the current restaurant. He has been in his current position since its founding in 2017. He charms guests from Japan and overseas with his unique sushi that has a fusion of freshness and aging, Eastern and Western styles.
古川 和希Kazuki Furukawa
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Han no Daidokoro Bettei Shibuya Branch
韓の台所別邸 渋谷店
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Whisky / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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大島 孝之Takayuki Oshima
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The joy Mr. Oshima felt in the kitchen is what made him want to become a chef.
He was born in Kanagawa. What inspired him to become a chef was a part-time job he had in high school. Since that time, Mr. Oshima has always loved detailed work and creating something. The joy of being in the kitchen and experiencing it through daily operations motivated him to pursue a career as a chef. After graduation, he joined FOODRIM Corporation, where he worked part-time for many years. Currently, he is working at Han no Daidokoro Bettei Shibuya Branch.
大島 孝之Takayuki Oshima
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Nihonryori Mochizuki
日本料理もちづき
- Oshiage, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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内海 圭史Keiji Utsumi
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Mr. Utsumi changes Japan's four seasons into cuisine, pleasing everyone's eyes and taste buds.
He was born in 1970 in Ehime. From childhood, he was exposed to the bounty of fresh seafood and crops, and his aspirations naturally led him to the culinary world. Enthralled by the fascination and depth of Japanese cuisine, he dedicated himself to honing his skills at famous restaurants in Ginza, Asakusa, Kanda, and other areas. In addition to his stoic attitude, he developed a charisma that involved others and became a chef in his 30s. Headhunted by Nihonryori Mochizuki in 2016, he has been working as a general chef since then. He also serves as a consultant to the entire group.
内海 圭史Keiji Utsumi
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Stand-up Sushi Sushikawa
立食い鮨 鮨川
- Sasazuka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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中山 友林Yurin Nakayama
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From fishing as a hobby, Mr. Nakayama transitioned into the restaurant business as a handler of fresh seafood.
Mr. Nakayama was born in 1970 in Oita Prefecture. He has fished as a hobby since he was a child. After entering the workforce, he worked as a caregiver but switched to a career in the food industry, handling fresh fish. In 2005, at 35, he joined an izakaya franchise and started his own restaurant. He worked hard to keep it afloat for 10 years before closing it. Then, he began working at a restaurant specializing in seafood cuisine to start learning about fish again. In 2022, he left the restaurant and joined Sushikawa Co., Ltd. He works as a sushi maker at Stand-up Sush iSushikawa, which the company manages.
中山 友林Yurin Nakayama
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bar & chocolate CACAOTAIL
bar＆chocolate CACAOTAIL
- Monzen-Nakacho, Tokyo
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Wine / Cocktail / Whisky
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萩原 陽介Yosuke Hagiwara
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Mr. Hagiwara brings new pleasure to the bar with chocolate cocktails and house-made chocolates.
He was born in 1980 in Tokyo and is the owner and sommelier of CACAOTAIL. Fascinated by the depth of cocktails, he became a bartender. After honing his skills at authentic bars and restaurants in Tokyo, such as Ally's Bar, he established his current bar in the fall of 2018 and started his own business. He has made many original chocolate cocktails under the theme of pairing alcohol and chocolate, which fascinated him through his experiences. He is creating new horizons for the bar, such as offering house-made chocolates prepared from cacao beans.
萩原 陽介Yosuke Hagiwara
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Sushi Takaya
鮨たかや
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Wine / Sake
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高橋 貴之Takayuki Takahashi
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Mr. Takahashi attracts guests with his seasonal dishes and delicious nigiri, which are made with Edomae techniques and flexible ideas.
He was born in 1974 in Akita, and he is the owner of Sushi Takaya. Growing up with parents who ran a restaurant, he pursued a career in food. He began his training in the Western food department of a hotel in his hometown. Then, he honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant, acquiring both Japanese and Western cooking techniques. At 30, he moved to Tokyo and studied at a sushi restaurant in Tsukiji, where the Central Wholesale Market was located, and mastered the traditions and techniques of Edomae. After gaining experience at a sushi restaurant in Ginza, he opened his current restaurant in 2017 and became independent. With the combined power of cuisine, space, and hospitality, he welcomes guests from both Japan and overseas.
高橋 貴之Takayuki Takahashi
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Omi Ushi Yakiniku Niku TATSU Aoyama Main Branch
近江うし 焼肉 にくTATSU 青山本店
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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西岡 大空Ozora Nishioka
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Offers “luxurious time” with the carefully selected ingredients.
Mr. Nishioka was born in Tokyo. After graduating from university, he studied Japanese Wagyu beef for seven years as a middle wholesaler in Tokyo Meat Market and became independent as a chef with his clients. After leaving that job, he gained experience mainly in setting up yakiniku restaurants and creating menus. From April 2022, he has worked at Niku TATSU Aoyama Main Branch. In April 2023, he became the head chef of the restaurant.
西岡 大空Ozora Nishioka
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Sumibiyaki Taishusakaba Mikuriya
炭火焼大衆酒場御厨
- Sasazuka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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渡邉 大介Daisuke Watanabe
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Providing seasonal ingredients from various directions, Japanese, Western ,and Chinese.
Mr. Watanabe was born in 1991 in Nagano. The reason why he entered the food and beverage industry was part-time at an izakaya (Japanese pub) when he was a student. He has worked as a manager and head chef in various genres of restaurants in Tokyo. With his experience, he works to please customers by using seasonal ingredients from multiple styles of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine without being limited to only Japanese cuisine.
渡邉 大介Daisuke Watanabe
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Niku Kappou - Niku Kabuku
肉割烹 肉かぶく
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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山本 雅光Masamitsu Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto entertains his guests and provides fulfilled time with the power of food that changed his life.
Mr. Yamamoto was born in 1977 in Nagano Prefecture. His father took him to a restaurant where he tasted "Dojo (loaches)" for the first time. He was so impressed by the fantastic taste that he entered the culinary world to create his own impressive cuisine. After training at a long-established onsen ryokan (Japanese inn) and a kaiseki (Traditional Japanese course cuisine) restaurant in Ginza, he traveled to India, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Canada, and Thailand to hone his culinary skills to learn about cuisines from around the world. In Thailand, he won the Ironman cooking competition on a TV program. After that, he was trusted enough to manage embassy receptions for state guests and returned to Japan.
山本 雅光Masamitsu Yamamoto
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Matoi Ginza
まとい銀座
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Steak / Wine
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的場 圭司Keiji Matoba
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Mr. Matoba offers a blissful plate combining carefully selected Japanese wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients from the mountains and the sea.
Mr. Matoba was born 1997 in Wakayama. Impressed by the differences between Western and Japanese culinary culture when Mr. Matoba studied abroad in New York in his late teens, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine to popularize Japanese food overseas. After working at the Ritz-Carlton in Osaka and Hotel Okura in Tokyo, he was transferred to the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam at 30. Since then, he has worked in 17 countries, including Singapore and Switzerland, including launches and events. Finally, he served as an executive chef at AMAN Resorts.
的場 圭司Keiji Matoba
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BAR SMOKED Kotobuki Ibushi Kobo
バルスモーク寿燻工房
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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蒲池 修Osamu Kamachi
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Mr. Kamachi has honed his skills at famous restaurants in various regions and delivers original smoked dishes.
He was born in 1968 in Fukuoka. Started his career as a chef in Fukuoka and moved to France at 25. He has trained at renowned restaurants, including a three-star Michelin restaurant and a Japanese restaurant in New York City, USA. After returning to Japan, he worked as a saucier at Kawasaki Nikko Hotel and as a chef at restaurants in Ginza and Tsukishima. In 2019, he opened his own restaurant, BAR SMOKED Kotobuki Ibushi Kobo and continues to make Japanese-style dishes using French skills and fresh ingredients.
蒲池 修Osamu Kamachi
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Nikuko
肉幸
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak
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島田 忠任Tadahide Shimada
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The star chef presents blissful dishes using Kobe beef.
Mr. Shimada was born in 1975 in Tokyo. His parents were chefs, so he was familiar with cooking from an early age. He has led a meat restaurant that was awarded the Michelin star for eight consecutive years and has experience setting up overseas restaurants. He opened Nikuko with his skills of winning Michelin stars for eight straight years.
島田 忠任Tadahide Shimada
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Yamagata Soba Saryo Tsukinoyama
山形蕎麦茶寮 月の山
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / Soba (noodles) / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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増田 大補Daisuke Masuda
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An artisan chef who has studied Edo Soba fascinates you with its deep world of Soba.
Mr. Masuda was born in Tokyo. He is an experienced soba chef who has built up his career at soba restaurants in Tokyo. While Edo Soba was popular in Edo (ancient Tokyo), where many people and cultures came and went, Tsukinoyama offers Yamagata's unique soba, which was born from the rich nature and food culture. He presents the deep world of soba from the viewpoint of a professional who has studied in Edo soba.
増田 大補Daisuke Masuda
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Nihonbashi Tamai Main Branch
日本橋 玉ゐ 本店
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sake
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丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama
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Started his career in the F&B industry as a teenager.
Mr. Maruyama has been training in a sushi restaurant since his teens and has experience with a wide range of fish. Among them, the conger eel is a delicate fish whose quality varies dramatically depending on how it is handled. He is proud of his restaurant's devotion to quality, which he believes customers will see once they sample their meals. He feels that Japan's traditional eating culture is based on an attitude of hospitality. His ambition is to consistently utilize the skills and knowledge he has acquired, with the goal of bringing delight to his customers.
丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama
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Akasaka Sumibi Shabu-shabu Takane No Buta
赤坂 炭火しゃぶしゃぶ 高嶺の豚
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Nabe (hot pot)
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伊藤 大貴 Hiroki Ito
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Mr. Ito offers the finest shabu-shabu with honest work, bringing together the thoughts of people who love food.
He was born in 1994 in Nagano. A manager and a head chef of Takane No Buta. Growing up with parents who ran a fruit and vegetable store, he became familiar with various ingredients and cuisines early on. After working in the restaurant and hospitality industry in his hometown, he moved to Tokyo to join his current restaurant. Then, he assumed his current position in June 2023. He is a manager with a wealth of food experience, carefully preparing his unique shabu-shabu, which brings together the thoughts of people involved in the food industry, such as the producers of the ingredients. His hospitality, which reflects his sincere personality, is also well-received.
伊藤 大貴 Hiroki Ito
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Somenya Ito Kabukicho Main Branch
素麺屋 糸 歌舞伎町本店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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With abundant experience and passion, Mr. Araki is fully committed to the study of cooking.
He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Since childhood, he developed a love for both eating and cooking while being exposed to his mother's delicious dishes. During his university years, he spent four years in an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) kitchen. After graduation, he joined an udon specialty restaurant, where he worked for 23 years as a manager and supervisor. In 2020, he moved to an izakaya to study fish and Japanese sake. Later, he joined Ito and played a key role in launching their fish dishes. The following year, he took charge of fish dishes and Japanese sake, contributing to planning new menus and course offerings.
荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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Wagyu no Kamisama
和牛の神様
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Sake
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市川 篤史Atsushi Ichikawa
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Aiming to create a memorable restaurant for guests, Mr. Ichikawa presents the charm of Wagyu beef ingredients.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. From an early age, he grew up dreaming of becoming a chef. He began his culinary training at 24, honing his skills in various kitchens in French, Western, and Japanese cuisine. At Wagyu no Kamisama in Dogenzaka, Shibuya, which opened in 2022, he suggests menus that further highlight the quality of the ingredients of Wagyu beef meat as the head chef. The menu is popular among both Japanese and non-Japanese guests. He constantly strives to make the restaurant a memorable place for guests.
市川 篤史Atsushi Ichikawa
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Dohtonbori Okachimachi Branch
道とん堀御徒町店
- Okachimachi, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes)
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森 悠Yu Mori
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Mr. Mori cherishes communication with his guests, creating a time full of smiles.
He was born in 1984 in Saitama. Loving to interact with people, he decided to become a chef to bring smiles to the faces of many guests. At Dohtonbori Okachimachi Branch, he is in charge of overall cooking. He is passionate about okonomiyaki, which can make the most of various ingredients, from vegetables to seafood and meat, and is honing his skills in front of the teppan. He is also committed to developing menus that reflect seasonal and regional characteristics.
森 悠Yu Mori
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