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Osteria quinto
Osteria quinto
- Ogikubo, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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福間 透Toru Fukuma
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His experience in changing French career to Italian cuisine became an advantage.
Born in 1969 in Aomori Prefecture. After graduating from a senior high school, he entered a culinary school and specialized in French cuisine. He moved to Tokyo after the graduation and started working at a French restaurant. A few years later, he changed his French career to Italian cuisine when the restaurant he was working opened a new Italian restaurant. In 1999, he went to Italy and built up his experience at various starred restaurants such as [Romano] during his stay for 4 years. After returning to Japan, he worked at a super luxury resort hotel and became independent to open [osteria quinto] in 2009.
福間 透Toru Fukuma
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Bona Festa
ボナ フェスタ
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- General,Western / General / Russian
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丸橋 一弥Kazuya Maruhashi
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Improved his skills at this restaurant for 24 years.
He was born in 1971 in Saitama. He liked eating since he was small. That was why he used to help his parents with cooking, cook simple dishes by himself, and enjoy touching cooking tools at a soba restaurant run by his friend's parents. Naturally, he decided to be a chef and started working at [Bona Festa] at the age of 19. He kept working there for 24 years, learning the fundamentals of the cooking and techniques of Russian cuisine, then finally became the master chef in 2015. His next goal is to create his own taste while respecting the tradition of the restaurant.
丸橋 一弥Kazuya Maruhashi
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Kagurazaka En
神楽坂 えん
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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藤澤 健二Kenji Fujisawa
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Having loved fish since childhood, Mr. Fujisawa became a sushi chef out of his love for the fish.
He was born in 1970 in Hyogo. He has been interested in fish since childhood and enjoys watching them in illustrated books and aquariums. This interest led him to decide to pursue a career as a sushi chef. Working at sushi restaurants in Tokyo for more than 20 years, he honed his solid skills and unique palate. In 2024, he met the owner of Kagurazaka En and joined the restaurant.
藤澤 健二Kenji Fujisawa
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Yonpachi Gyojou Nishi-Shinjuku Branch
四十八漁場 西新宿店
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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伊藤 将宏Masahiro Ito
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Mr. Masahiro Ito (commonly known as Ma-kun) is a highly skilled fixed-net fisherman in Kushiura, Karatsu.
Ma-kun was born into a home of fishermen in Kushiura Bay and is a trueborn fisherman who continues to work using fixed-net fishing. The one in the back is the pole-and-line fisherman, Mr. Yusuke Oda. He is a unique pole-and-line fisherman - while working as a chef, he was awakened to the charms of the fishing industry and moved to Kushiura. They are thoroughly pursuing techniques for maintaining freshness and improving taste, such as destroying the fish's spinal cord, removing its stomach, and controlling blood removal as to the species and condition of the fish. Both of them are now indispensable fishermen for the restaurant group, supplying fish daily.
伊藤 将宏Masahiro Ito
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Kanzen Koshitsu Yakiniku Ushimasa
完全個室焼肉 牛まさ
- Machida, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)
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Hokkaido Italian Mia Bocca Shinjuku Takashimaya Branch
北海道イタリアンミア・ボッカ新宿タカシマヤ店
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Pasta
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Kawaei
川栄
- Akabane, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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石井 勇介Yusuke Ishii
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This young, 3rd-generation chef is polishing his skills under the watchful eyes of predecessor who is his teacher and his goal at the same time.
He was born in Tokyo in 1986. After graduating from high school and working in a different industry, he decided at the age 20 of that he was going to take over the family business, [Kawaei], someday. He set the goal of achieving the skill set of his father, the chef of the restaurant before he took over, and learned by observing him. In his 10th year working there, although he still said [my father is still a much better chef than I am], the previous generation watched over his technique as he took over the restaurant. While preserving the techniques passed down from his grandfather, he also takes a flexible approach to the changing era. In this way, he is aiming to establish a new style for the restaurant.
石井 勇介Yusuke Ishii
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Hashimoto
はし本
- Gokoku-ji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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橋本 信二Shinji Hashimoto
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The experienced chef, who was trained in an eel wholesaler, became the 6th owner of a well established restaurant at the age of 30.
Born in Tokyo in 1967. When he was a primary school pupil, he became conscious of succeeding the restaurant as the 6th generation owner. When he was a university student, the 5th generation owner passed away. He helped the family business, and entered the restaurant right after the graduation. Leaving the grilled dishes to other veteran cook, he worked every morning for an eel wholesaler while assisting the restaurant. In about 2 years of training, he acquired skills to select and dress eels. At the age of 30, he became in charge of grilled dishes. He is currently maintaining the traditional taste of the long-established restaurant as the 6th generation owner.
橋本 信二Shinji Hashimoto
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Restaurant Virbius
レストラン ウィルビウス
- Mitaka, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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赤松 如記Yukinori Akamatsu
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Culinary career built up by experiences supported by lucky encounters at various prestigious restaurants
Born in 1973 in Shizuoka Prefecture. After graduating from a senior high school, he entered a company, but changed his career to pursue his childhood dream to be a chef. He started working at a western restaurant, where he was fascinated with French cuisine. When he was 22, he went to France and spent 5 years and a half to build up his experience at various places such as a three stars restaurant [Georges Blanc] in Paris, [Hostellerie Due Vieux Moulin] in Bourgogne, and [Saint James] in Bordeaux. After returning to Japan, he entered a famous French restaurat "Kitajimatei". 3 years later, he became independent and opened a small bistro in downtown. In 2012, he opened [Virbius].
赤松 如記Yukinori Akamatsu
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Shabuzen Roppongi Branch
しゃぶ禅 六本木店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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田中 泰宏Yasuhiro Tanaka
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From art to cuisine. The head chef, Mr. Tanaka, continues to hone his skills in pursuing beauty common to both.
Mr. Tanaka was born in 1978 in Tokyo. Originally specialized in art. Aspire to become a cook, having been inspired by Japanese food with the same beauty as the art world. After graduating from a culinary school, he joined Nadaman and began his career in earnest. Following Park Hyatt Tokyo, he joined the Shabuzen group in 2001. In 2011, he left the group to widen his perspective on food and trained in Italian and other western cuisines. In 2020, he assumed the head chef post at Shabuzen Roppongi Branch.
田中 泰宏Yasuhiro Tanaka
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Kushitei Kyobashi Ginza-itchome
串亭 京橋銀座一丁目
- Kyobashi, Tokyo
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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赤石 雄Yu Akaishi
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Since school age, Mr. Akaishi has set out for a career in the culinary world.
After studying Japanese and Kyoto cuisine, he joined Real Taste Corporation from Kappo Cuisine. He has been working with his skills to make the customers' time at the counter more important. After serving as the head chef of another new restaurant, he became general chef of Kushitei. He is committed to seasonal ingredients and continues to discover new ways to use these ingredients by combining 100 percent sunflower oil with his special breadcrumbs.
赤石 雄Yu Akaishi
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Takanawa Shinzan
高輪 しん山
- Shinagawa, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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平山 晋Shin Hirayama
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Mr. Hirayama is a culinary professional who conveys happiness through food.
He was born in 1991 in Saga. Since childhood, he has excelled at detailed work and has found happiness in seeing the joy on people's faces. He found himself naturally becoming a chef. He gained extensive experience as a chef in Kyoto and Tokyo, where he also worked as an executive chef. With this experience, he now opens Takanawa Shinzan. Presenting dishes with attention to detail, he attracts guests to visit in both quality and taste.
平山 晋Shin Hirayama
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Grilled Aging Beef TOKYO Shinjuku-sanchome Branch
グリルド エイジング・ビーフTOKYO新宿三丁目店
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Steak / General / Wine
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鈴木 邦夫Kunio Suzuki
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Attracted by the depth of the cooking, Mr. Suzuki honed his skills at several prestigious hotels and on luxury cruise ships.
He was born in 1974 in Tokyo. Curious since childhood, he was especially strongly attracted to cooking. After studying French cuisine and experiencing the depth of traditional cuisine nurtured by history and climate, he decided to become a professional chef to further master cooking. He has honed his skills at prestigious hotels such as the Hotel Okura Tokyo and the Marriott Hotel, as well as on luxury cruise ships, acquiring a wide range of knowledge and techniques. While working in the kitchen, he always looks for new ideas and uses them to develop his menu.
鈴木 邦夫Kunio Suzuki
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Italiana Tavola D'oro Ginza Mitsukoshi Branch
Italiana Tavola D'oro 銀座三越店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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小田切 大輔Daisuke Odagiri
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Mr. Odagiri moves forward, sometimes stopping but starting forward again.
He was born in 1982 in Chiba. From his childhood, when he loved to cook, he considered a career as a chef. After gaining work experience, he obtained a cooking license. Invited by a senior colleague, he joined the present company. Then, he became extremely busy and retired from the front line for about two years. When he offered to return to work, the company was looking for a chef to launch Italiana Tavola D'oro Ginza Mitsukoshi Branch. Its best timing will allow him to be in charge of the restaurant from its opening in 2019. Currently, he is appointed as the head chef of Ginza Mitsukoshi branch and Osaka Takashimaya branch.
小田切 大輔Daisuke Odagiri
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Yakiniku Motoyama Main Branch
焼肉もとやま 本店
- Okachimachi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Enjoy carefully selected Kobe beef.
Mr. Watanabe is an unparalleled yakiniku lover and fell in love with the taste of Yakiniku Motoyama, so much so that he left the company he worked for for many years to join Yakiniku Motoyama. Starting as a cooking assistant, he later served as a manager at all Yakiniku Motoyama branches. He now works hard as the head of the company's dining industry department.
渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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TOKYO FISHERMAN'S WHARF ~UOHIDE~ Shibuya Udagawa Branch
TOKYO FISHERMAN'S WHARF 魚秀～UOHIDE～渋谷宇田川店
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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中井 信之Nobuyuki Nakai
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After 20 years, Mr. Nakai teamed up with his senior apprentice.
He was born in June 1978 in Kyoto. Started cooking at the age of 17, and after experiencing independence once in 2005, he worked as a head chef at various restaurants. In 2021, he joined KayaGroup at the invitation of the current vice president, Mr. Omata, who was his senior apprentice when he entered the culinary world. They reunite in new circumstances after 20 years and work together for the company on the master and disciple relationship. He loves his wife, incidentally, so he is nicknamed the "wife-loving manager."
中井 信之Nobuyuki Nakai
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Kurotan Yakiniku Aoki
黒タン焼肉 青木
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Gyutan (beef tongue) / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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青木 翼Tsubasa Aoki
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With a strong passion for meat cuisine, Mr. Aoki has refined his knowledge and skills with meat worldwide.
He was born in 1983 in Kanagawa. He was intensely interested in eating and especially liked Wagyu beef. Influenced by a relative who worked at a butcher store, he decided to specialize in meat dishes and Wagyu beef. In 2003, he moved overseas and started his career in earnest. He studied meat in France, Italy, Germany, and the United States. After training at a meat restaurant in Tokyo, he went overseas again to further his studies. After returning to Japan, he opened Black Tan Yakiniku Aoki as the owner.
青木 翼Tsubasa Aoki
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Ganso Ebidashi Monja no Ebisen Shibuya Stream Branch
元祖海老出汁もんじゃのえびせん 渋谷ストリーム店
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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羽方 勇二Yuji Hagata
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A chef who brings smiles to guests with a charming downtown atmosphere and delicious cuisine.
Mr. Hagata was born in 1992 in Tokyo. He had a passion for food from a young age and decided to pursue a career in the culinary world. Gained experience working as a chef in Japanese and chicken-focused restaurants in Marunouchi and Shinjuku. At Ganso Ebidashi Monja no Ebisen, he put his heart into his cooking every day with the desire for their guests to want to come back. He also put effort into creating the restaurant's ambiance, hoping that guests could experience the atmosphere of a Monja restaurant born in the traditional downtown area.
羽方 勇二Yuji Hagata
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Drammatico
Drammatico
- Ogikubo, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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重岡 中也Chuya Shigeoka
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Steadily achieving his dreams through unshakeable conviction and efforts.
Born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1979. Started working at [Drammatico] at age 19, and worked under Iron Chef Masahiko Kobe, the restaurant's head chef at that time. Became a trusted chef for the restaurant at just 21 years of age. Afterward, he took two trips to Italy to study the cuisine, and took over as the second owner and head chef at [Drammatico] after returning to Japan in 2007. In an elementary school essay, he wrote, "I want to be a chef at an Italian restaurant. I'll study abroad in Italy in my 20s, and have my own restaurant by the time I'm around 30." This dream has now become reality.
重岡 中也Chuya Shigeoka
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Yakiniku Ten Gamushara Marunouchi
焼肉 天 がむしゃら 丸の内
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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國吉 将斗Masato Kuniyoshi
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An aggressive, well-trained chef with a strong body and mind.
Mr. Kuniyoshi was born in Tokyo. He was obsessed with American football in college, and his enthusiasm for Yakiniku grew in the current company. The company's motto is "Smile for good business," and its creed is to make people happy and energetic through food. As part of that, he himself became interested in communicating with and energizing people through food. After joining the company, he gained experience in Yakiniku exclusively. At Yakiniku Ten Gamushara Marunouchi, he has discovered an even greater passion for Yakiniku and continues to pursue it.
國吉 将斗Masato Kuniyoshi
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