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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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Matsusaka Ushi Tajima
松阪牛田じま
- Toyocho/Minami-Sunamachi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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水原 裕文Hirofumi Mizuhara
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Mr. Mizuhara wants to expand the scope of his work and create a future with his own hands.
He was born in 1982 in Chiba. His love of cooking and desire to become an expert led him to become a chef. First, he started working part-time at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) through an acquaintance. Later, he joined his current company to study cooking in earnest. Now, he spends his days in the "Matsusaka Ushi Tajima" kitchen.
水原 裕文Hirofumi Mizuhara
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Ninja Yakiniku
忍者焼肉
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak
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松本 慎也Shinya Matsumoto
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A chef who uses his wealth of knowledge and experience to deliver an experience that shocks the senses.
Mr. Matsumoto was born in 1970 in Kanagawa. At the age of 18, he joined a major restaurant chain. After working there for ten years, he became involved in the sixth industry, which covers a wide range of activities from production to sales. His work at the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market has deepened his knowledge and understanding of meat. By chance, he started working at Ninja Yakiniku in July 2024. He cuts meat based on his experience. "It's a matter of course that it tastes good. I want to impress my guests," he says, revealing his passion for the food and the restaurant.
松本 慎也Shinya Matsumoto
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Kobayashi Chef ga Tegakeru Yoru no Vegistro Oimachi
小林シェフが手掛ける 夜のべジストロ 大井町
- Oimachi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Italian / Wine
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小林 貴宏Takahiro Kobayashi
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Mr. Kobayashi sublimates a variety of vegetables into bistro cuisine, delivering the energy of tomorrow through food.
He was born in 1975 in Niigata. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute in France, he trained at the legendary restaurant "La Pyramide" in the suburbs of Lyon. While honing his cooking skills and creativity at the famous restaurant that has produced top chefs, he became familiar with authentic ingredients, wine, and food culture in France. After returning to Japan, he worked in a wide range of genres, including French, pastry, Hawaiian, and Mediterranean cuisine. As the culmination of his efforts, he opened his current restaurant in March 2024. He is committed to providing the appeal of seasonal vegetables and natural wines with his sincere and careful work.
小林 貴宏Takahiro Kobayashi
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Usagi to Kame
うさぎと亀
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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吉田 直行Naoyuki Yoshida
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A chef who has studied mainly Itamae cuisine (traditional Japanese cuisine) and local cuisine.
Mr. Naoyuki Yoshida was born in 1970 in Hokkaido. At the age of 20, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine and spent his days studying as a chef at Itamae Ryori Ichifuji in Sapporo. Then, after receiving an offer from a guest visiting the restaurant from Tokyo, he moved to Tokyo at the age of 30. While gaining experience as a chef in Tokyo, he met the owner of Usagi to Kame, which has its main restaurant in Susukino, Sapporo. Currently, he is the head chef at the Ginza branch.
吉田 直行Naoyuki Yoshida
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Choi Oden Shinjuku Main Branch
ちょいおでん新宿本店
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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佐藤 敬Takashi Sato
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Experienced as a chef at prestigious hotels and overseas. A chef who continues to attract guests.
Mr. Sato was born in 1958 in Tokyo. He has experienced various genres, mainly Japanese food, including Hotel New Otani, where he has worked for 13 years. He has worked not only in Japan but also as a chef in Singapore. He has been with CANVAS Inc. since around 2017 and now works at Choi Oden Shinjuku Main Branch. With his experience entertaining many guests at prestigious hotels and abroad, he continues to charm guests over the counter.
佐藤 敬Takashi Sato
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Onzoshi Kiyoyasutei
御曹司 きよやす邸
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Beef Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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今野 正博IMANO MASAHIRO
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He started as a chef and his career carried him into management.
He remembers how moving it is to see delighted diners who came all the way out to taste his cooking enjoy the meals he set out for them!
今野 正博IMANO MASAHIRO
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Kushitei Shibuya Stream
串亭 渋谷ストリーム
- Shibuya South Exit, 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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Ushikoi Shinjuku Branch
赤身焼肉のカリスマ「牛恋 新宿店」
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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Mr. Koizumi wants to serve joyful moments with his smile and heartwarming customer service.
He was born in 1996 in Tokyo. In 2024, he joined Ushikoi's Shibuya branch as a staff member. His love of meeting people and his passion for the hospitality industry led him there. At first, he was not very good at cooking, but he began to feel happy when he saw his guests eating the dishes with pleasure. He pays great attention to the finest detail to give guests happy memories. He always strives to provide better service. His smile and heartwarming customer service make the restaurant's atmosphere all the more wonderful.
小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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SAKURA Kabukicho Branch
SAKURA 歌舞伎町店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Party,Party/Amusement / Italian / Pasta / Neapolitan Pizza
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ラメス・マーガルRames Margal
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Mr. Margal's passion for cooking is unbeatable. He is a chef who makes each dish shine.
He was born in 1983 in Nepal. Having loved eating from an early age, he naturally enjoyed cooking. To pursue his career as a chef, he left his hometown and studied in the United States and other countries. In March 2009, he set up his base in Japan and continued his training at renowned Italian and French restaurants. In March 2023, he was appointed the head chef of the SAKURA Kabukicho Branch. Many of his guests highly praise his earnest attitude to food, which expresses his thoughts and feelings in each dish.
ラメス・マーガルRames Margal
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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
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永瀬 英昭Hideaki Nagase
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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
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Kaiseki Mita Basara Bettei
懐石 三田ばさら 別邸
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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雨宮靖憲Yasunori Amemiya
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After gaining experience in Tokyo restaurants, Mr. Amemiya became the head chef at Kaiseki Mita Basara Bettei.
After graduating from a cooking school, Mr. Amemiya worked at several restaurants in Tokyo. Later on, he was appointed as head chef of Kaiseki Mita Basara Bettei. With Japanese food as a base, he makes course cuisine that weaves the essences of countries across the world.
雨宮靖憲Yasunori Amemiya
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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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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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Sugita
すぎ田
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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佐藤 光朗Mitsuo Sato
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Making proper efforts to pursue a deliciousness hidden in the traditional dish.
Born in 1980 in Tokyo, he raised up watching his father who ran a pork cutlet restaurant. It was natural for him to help his father before going to school in his days as a student. After graduating from a university, he started working at [Sugita] to succeed his family business, then became the 2nd generation in 2011. He is modest to say that his restaurant is a small bistro in this town but still making efforts every day to be better than any other restaurant, and wishing the guests to say [though pork cutlet is a casual food, his dish is special].
佐藤 光朗Mitsuo Sato
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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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tsugumi
tsugumi つぐみ
- Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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木原 良尚Yoshinao Kihara
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Mr. Kihara proposes highly flexible menus based on his experience as a French chef.
He was born in 1978 in Tokyo. Began his career as a French chef at the age of 19. He has gained experience as a chef in Japan and abroad, including in Tokyo, Hokkaido, France, and Singapore. tsugumi is Mr. Kihara's third restaurant. While keeping a Japanese food base, he offers a highly flexible menu by combining elements of various genres, including his experience as a French chef.
木原 良尚Yoshinao Kihara
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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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Teppanyaki Steak Kitanozaka
鉄板焼 ステーキ 北野坂
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Steak
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Japanese Cuisine Kinari
日本料理僖成
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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五十嵐 大Dai Igarashi
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Offering seasonal Japanese cuisine with an awareness of tradition.
Mr. Igarashi was born in 1976 in Kanagawa Prefecture. After graduating from Oda Culinary School, he trained as a Japanese chef at hotels and fine restaurants in Yokohama. In 2016, he became the head chef of the Japanese Cuisine Kinari. He offers delicate and aesthetically appealing seasonal dishes while remaining mindful of the traditions of Japanese cuisine.
五十嵐 大Dai Igarashi
