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Okonomiyaki Teppanyaki Ryo

お好み焼き 鉄板焼き 遼

  • Sannomiya, Hyogo
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

小川 遼Ryo Ogawa

Mr. Ogawa discovered the joy of cooking through a part-time job and opened his own restaurant.

He was born in 1998 in Hyogo. Working part-time in a restaurant, he discovered the joy of cooking and became interested in the restaurant industry. With the desire to own his restaurant, he gained experience. In November 2023, he opened a creative teppan restaurant, Okonomiyaki Teppanyaki Ryo, featuring seasonal ingredients. He values local production for local consumption, delighting guests with dishes that incorporate an abundance of locally sourced ingredients.

小川 遼Ryo Ogawa

Steak & Wine ChevalRouge

ステーキ&ワイン シュバルージュ 

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / General / Steak

高尾 隆之Takayuki Takao

Mr. Takao is a Teppanyaki master who enchants diners with delicious flavors that resonate with the senses, lingering aftertaste, and warm hospitality.

He was born in 1968 in Okayama. He is a head chef at ChevalRouge. Starting his career at Grill Loa, a Western-style restaurant in Osaka, he also gained experience at teppanyaki restaurants in Dojima Hotel and Ritz-Carlton, Osaka. During that time, he realized "the happiness of making food in front of customers and being able to share the moment when they eat it and share their impressions," and he has devoted himself to teppanyaki as his life as a chef. Since founding the current restaurant in 2004, he has been showing his skills and contributing to its growth into a famous restaurant in Kitashinchi. The warm hospitality that reflects a sincere personality is also popular. His warm hospitality, which reflects his sincere personality, is well-received.

高尾 隆之Takayuki Takao

Sukiyaki to shun no shokuzai Kitashinchi Nakatani

すき焼と旬の食材 北新地 中たに

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak

岸田 満Mitsuru Kishida

With years of experience working with various ingredients, Mr. Kishida provides a superior moment for each guest.

He was born in 1979 in Osaka. His culinary background includes experience at a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant and a French restaurant in hotels. As a chef, he has honed his knowledge and know-how to provide guests with a quality dining experience through his experience with various ingredients. He is currently the owner and chef of Kitashinchi Nakatani.

岸田 満Mitsuru Kishida

Wine to Washoku Mikuri

ワインと和食 みくり

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine / Wine

西 正希Masaki Nishi

Mr. Nishi offers a blissful moment with the exquisite marriage of wine and Japanese food.

He was born in 1975 in Mie. Having loved cooking since childhood, he naturally aspired to become a chef. After graduating high school, he began training at a famous kaiseki restaurant in Kobe. He developed his skills for 14 years, then further honed his skills at a Michelin-starred ryotei restaurant in Mie.  After that, he worked as a head chef at Gion Tsudaro in Kyoto. In 2022, he became the head chef of Mikuri. Every day, he devotes himself to creating a marriage of wine and Japanese cuisine that satisfies his own senses.

西 正希Masaki Nishi

Kuroge Wagyu Junniku Yakiniku M.M.ya

黒毛和牛純肉焼肉 M.M.ya

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Wine / Shochu

濱 健一Kenichi Hama

Taking great care in his work,  Mr. Hama sorts the meat and brings out the best flavor.

Since childhood, he had a passion for cooking, naturally stepping into the food world. He worked in the meat industry, expanding his knowledge in meat handling. Currently, he has demonstrated his culinary skills as the head chef at the newly opened M.M.ya since November 4th, 2023.

濱 健一Kenichi Hama

MARCO

MARCO

  • Sannomiya, Hyogo
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood / Steak

福丸 達也Tatsuya Fukumaru

Making lots of people smile with the blissful taste of Kobe Beef.

Mr. Tatsuya Fukumaru was born in 1980 in Nagasaki. With a love of delicious food, he decided to enter the culinary world himself while visiting and eating at many restaurants during his school days. After graduation, he began training as a chef at a restaurant specializing in teppanyaki. He has developed a good eye for ingredient selection, especially Kobe beef and Kuroge Wagyu beef. While expanding his field, he worked as a chef for 16 years. In January 2020, he opened MARCO as the owner-chef. He works hard to let as many people as possible know about the genuine deliciousness of Kobe beef.

福丸 達也Tatsuya Fukumaru

Higashiyama Garden

東山庭 Higashiyama Garden

  • Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Steak

石井 隆雄Takao Ishii

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Ishii is an award-winning chef who embodies tradition and innovation.

He was born in January 1967 in Kyoto. Since elementary school, he has loved to stand in the kitchen and serve food to those around him to their delight. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at Granvia Osaka Stream for 6 years, at the Westin Hotel Osaka for 9 years, and independently in Tokyo for 5 years, followed by 3 years at Granvia Kyoto and 3 years at L'Hôtel de Hiei. He has won many awards, including first prize at the 2009 National JR Hotel Group Culinary Competition. He has been charming guests with his refined taste and artful presentation.

石井 隆雄Takao Ishii

NIINA

NIINA

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Italian / Steak / Cocktail

天野 政宏Masahiro Amano

Offering a relaxing moment with exquisite Italian cuisine made with the utmost care and attention to detail.

Mr. Amano was born in Osaka in 1990. Interested in cooking from an early age, he entered this world. He started his training at a yakiniku restaurant. His next job was at a meat bar, where he met a respected chef, which deepened his love for cooking. Later, he honed his skills in earnest, mainly in Italian cuisine, and worked in various genres, including Western and international cuisine. In 2020, he joined NIINA from its founding, becoming the head chef and manager upon its opening.

天野 政宏Masahiro Amano

Miyazaki Ozaki Beef Washoku Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West

宮崎尾崎牛 和食 鉄板焼き 吟 梅田ヒルトンプラザウエスト

  • Nishi-Umeda, Osaka
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

樋口 芳也Yoshiya Higuchi

Mr. Higuchi finds true pleasure and purpose in working as a chef.

He was born in 1981 in Ehime. From childhood, he was good with his hands and liked to make things, so cooking was one of the pleasures he enjoyed serving his family. After graduating from Tsuji Gakuen Cooking & Confectionery College, he became interested in Italian food and began working at restaurants in Osaka. Later, he moved to his current company, which operates a wide range of restaurants. He started out at the meat restaurant Gin and transferred to the Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West when it was opened.

樋口 芳也Yoshiya Higuchi

Beef Tenderloin Yakiniku Restaurant SHINBA

牛ヒレ焼肉の名紋神刃 

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

SAI.teppan

SAI.teppan

  • Kuwana, Mie
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine

酒井 美歌子Mikako Sakai

Aiming to be a chef whose dishes leave an unforgettable impression.

Ms. Mikako Sakai is a chef who devotes her skills and heart to making her dishes come to mind when people think of 'what to eat.' SAI.teppan is a teppanyaki restaurant specializing in premium Japanese Black beef and fresh vegetables prepared right before guests. It is well-maintained, and the hospitality of the staff warmly welcomes visitors. She respects the appropriate distance from others and provides a comfortable and pleasant dining experience. The attention to detail from a woman's point of view is an element that enhances the deliciousness of the dishes.

酒井 美歌子Mikako Sakai

Yakiniku Horumon Daigoro

焼肉ほるもん 大五郎

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Beer

山本 大五郎Daigoro Yamamoto

Mr. Yamamoto is making people around the world happy with Yakiniku.

He was born in 1977 in Kyoto. Formerly a professional boxer, he immersed himself in boxing from the ages of 15-31. After retiring, he joined the Italian restaurant THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO (Plan Do See Inc.) as a part-time employee, where he learned the joy of providing delicious food and drinks and a wonderful time to the people he cares about. He worked there for 6 years to learn about service, manners, and hospitality. With warm support from the company, he became independent. Yakiniku Horumon Daigoro celebrated its 10th anniversary in October 2024.

山本 大五郎Daigoro Yamamoto

Kyoto Kanigin Kawaramachi Branch

京都 かに銀 河原町店

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Seafood,Japanese / General

大山 武Takeshi Oyama

An experienced Japanese chef offers all-you-can-eat crab.

Since his parents had a Japanese restaurant, Mr. Oyama had wanted to be a chef since childhood. He started working at a kappo restaurant and later served as head chef at a famous hotel. Through a connection with the company's representative, he has been the head chef at Kyoto Kanigin Kawaramachi Branch since 2023.

大山 武Takeshi Oyama

SUSHI-FUMI

鮨 ふみ

  • Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya

Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.

He was born in 1977 in Osaka. After graduating from culinary school, he started his training as a sushi chef at the long-established Fukukizushi Nihonbashi Main Branch in Osaka. For eight years, he studied the meticulous handcrafting of Edomae-zushi at this restaurant, which originated in Yanagibashi, Tokyo. He then studied at Sushi Noguchi in Kitashinchi and opened his restaurant, SUSHI-FUMI, in Fukushima in the fall of 2015. His meticulous and time-consuming work conveys the authentic taste and spirit of Edomae sushi. As a sake connoisseur, he has a reputation for selecting sake brands and his ability to heat sake at the right time.

平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya

Omi-Kaiseki Kiyomoto

近江懐石 清元

  • North Otsu, Shiga
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kyoto Cuisine / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

清本 健次Kenji Kiyomoto

Mr. Kiyomoto offers Omi Kaiseki with ingredients unique to Omi, using the exceptional skills he acquired in Kyoto cuisine.

He was born in 1967 in Shiga. After graduating from high school, he entered the culinary world. At 23, he took over his family's ryokan (Japanese-style hotel) and switched to kappo (Japanese cooking). He trained under Mr. Akihiko Maruta at Kyoto Cuisine Maruta and Mr. Seiji Tone, the head chef at Biwako Hotel. Studied under Mr. Akiyuki Shingu, the head of the Seiwa Shijyoryu (the Way of Court Knives), and served as a ceremonial chef at the Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Omi Jingu Shrine, and Ise Jingu Shrine. In 2004, he was featured in an NHK human documentary program about the inheritance of Kyoto's Osechi cuisine, which received a great response. In 2010, he assumed the name of Kensei Kiyomoto, the 35th head chef of the Seiwa Shijyoryu.

清本 健次Kenji Kiyomoto

Paradise of Japanese sake and shochu, Ajihanya

日本酒焼酎の楽園味範家

  • Sannomiya, Hyogo
  • Japanese,Japanese / Fugu (blowfish) / General / Sake

三原 範也Noriya Mihara

Diligently building up his cooking skills day by day, Mr. Mihara achieved his dream.

He was born in 1988 in Osaka. From a young age, he dreamed of having a skill in "cooking," so he entered the Abeno Tsuji Culinary School after graduating from high school. After graduating from culinary school, he honed his culinary skills at sushi restaurants in Kita-Shinchi and Nishi-Azabu. With the belief that a chef should own their own restaurant, he set a personal goal of becoming independent by the age of 30. As a manager at a seafood izakaya, he gained experience in preparations for grand openings, management, and business operations. He made it to open Minoriya, a restaurant embodying his ideals, in Sannomiya, Kobe.

三原 範也Noriya Mihara

Kobe Beef Steak Hana-Houbi

神戸牛ステーキ 花ほうび

  • Sannomiya, Hyogo
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak

廣瀬 政彦Masahiko Hirose

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Hirose has devoted himself to Teppanyaki cuisine since he was 19. A skilled chef who also serves as a director of the Japan Teppanyaki Association. 

He was born in 1961 in Kyoto. At 19, he started working at the Kobe Portopia Hotel, taking his first steps on the chef's path. After studying Teppanyaki cuisine performance overseas for 2 years, he returned to Japan and assumed the head chef position. For 30 years, he has been a driving force in the Japanese Teppanyaki cuisine industry as a head chef. He also serves as director of the Japan Teppanyaki Association and pours his heart and soul into training the younger generation as a teacher. Currently, he works at Kobe Beef Steak Hana-Houbi. He welcomes guests with his skilled handling and witty conversation. 

廣瀬 政彦Masahiko Hirose

Kawachi Kamo-ryori Kamosho

河内鴨料理 鴨匠

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Duck / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

津村  佳彦Yoshihiko Tsumura

Mr. Tsumura has always led the industry as the 5th generation of Tsumura Honten, a pioneer in the duck business.

In 1870, Tsumura Honten was founded in Matsubara-shi, Osaka, as a business specializing in duck hatching. In 1983, Tsumura established an integrated production system from hatching to breeding and butchering, and in 2001, the company branded its duck production as "Kawachi Duck." Mr. Tsumura became chairman of the Osaka Prefecture Livestock Breeders' Association Challenge Group in 2012, further strengthening his presence in the industry. The ducks were used as an ingredient at the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019. He has continued to take on new challenges, including introducing frozen vending machines and completing a newly equipped chicken coop in 2022.

津村  佳彦Yoshihiko Tsumura

Ryoubou

両忘

  • Amerikamura, Osaka
  • Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sake

満 宏樹Hiroki Mitsu

Cherishes the bond with his guests: Mr. Mitsu is the owner and chef of the yakitori restaurant, who puts his heart into his work and charms with his skills.

He was born in 1985 in Osaka. After graduating from university, he worked as a company employee for ten years. After leaving the workforce to pursue a career in cooking, he trained at a Japanese restaurant for one year. He also spent several years at the popular restaurant Goichi, where he honed his yakitori skills. In April 2023, he opened Ryoubou. He enjoys being close to his guests and directly feeling their reactions to his cuisine. His dishes, which reflect his careful techniques and warm personality, fill the hearts of visitors.

満 宏樹Hiroki Mitsu

Yakiniku GUTS Hanare

焼肉GUTS 離れ

  • Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

濵﨑 辰也Tatsuya Hamasaki

Through the connections with others, Mr. Hamasaki grew as a person.

He was born in 1989 in Osaka. While in high school, he started working part-time at a local izakaya (Japanese-style pub) and went on to become a chef. Based on the foundation he developed there, he moved on to Italian cuisine and mastered the techniques of different cuisines. After that, he moved to a yakiniku restaurant in Umeda to gain more experience before joining Yakiniku GUTS Hanare.

濵﨑 辰也Tatsuya Hamasaki

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