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Ashiya French Kitajima
芦屋フレンチ北じま
- Ashiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General
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北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima
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Continuous effort since his boyhood made him a chef with stars
He was born in 1962 in Kyoto. Being influenced by his mother who was good at cooking, he decided to be a chef when he was an elementary school student. Wishing to make people happy with his dishes, he started training at a restaurant in Hieizan Hotel at the age of 18. Then he worked for [Alain Chapel], a renowned French restaurant at Kobe Portopia Hotel as the sous-chef, and [Kurakuen-Geihinkan] as a chef. In 2010, he went independent. Following the techniques and spirit he has obtained during his experiences, he tries his best in the kitchen every day. In 2016, the restaurant obtained the stars.
北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima
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Tori no koku Bar Time to Drink
酉の刻 Bar Time to Drink
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail / Whisky / Spirits
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中山 武Takeshi Nakayama
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Mr. Nakayama has the creativity to capture the thoughts and feelings of each guest.
He was born in 1985 in Aichi. After reading a manga about bartenders, he was fascinated by the world of warm hospitality that brings customers closer together, so decided to pursue this career. He is an award-winning cocktail competition veteran but has also worked in a diverse range of food and beverage businesses, including cafes, izakaya, and restaurants. In addition, he has been active in various fields, appearing at events, developing original drinks, and providing consulting services at the request of department stores and beauty and beverage manufacturers.
中山 武Takeshi Nakayama
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Sushidokoro Yamamoto
鮨処 やま本
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General
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横田 駿Suguru Yokota
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Offering heartwarming hospitality with passion and skill, Mr. Yokota is a sushi chef aiming for the world.
He was born in 1995 in Osaka. Originally a rugby player, he met Sushidokoro Yamamoto's owner when he dreamed of living abroad. Fascinated by the words, "A sushi chef can work anywhere in the world," he became an apprentice in 2019. Steadily and diligently, he continues to hone his skills and never compromises, even in customer service. To see the glowing smiles of the guests in front of him, he sincerely cares for each one of them, providing courteous hospitality every day.
横田 駿Suguru Yokota
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Yamaji Yosuke
山地陽介
- Gion, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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山地 陽介Yosuke Yamaji
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A young and talented chef trained by top culinary elites like Ducasse and Bocuse.
Born in Osaka in 1977, Mr. Yamaji left for France in 2001 and graduated from Paul Bocuse's culinary institute. From there he went to train further at Alain Ducasse and Astrance. After that he returned home to work at Beige Alain Ducasse and Benoit Tokyo for a brief time before going back to France to serve as the executive chef and maintain the kitchen at Hotel Le Royal Lyon. He also served as an associate executive chef at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon Etoile, before moving on to work as an executive chef at L'Office Paris. After that he returned home and opened Yamaji Yosuke in June of 2015.
山地 陽介Yosuke Yamaji
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Yakiniku Horumon On The Rice
焼肉ホルモンオンザライス
- Toji/Tofukuji, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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伊藤 義和Yoshikazu Ito
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What Mr. Ito offers is the finest ingredients and delicious travel memories.
He was born in 1975 in Kyoto. He had been a company employee previously, but his desire to run a restaurant led him to a culinary career with a firm decision. "I want visitors to make their trip memorable with delicious food," he says. He manages "Yakiniku Horumon On The Rice," a yakiniku restaurant where visitors can enjoy Saloma Beef, eggs, and other carefully selected ingredients at reasonable prices.
伊藤 義和Yoshikazu Ito
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Kiyose Sasama
季よせ ささま
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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笹間 照太Shota Sasama
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A chef who prepares remarkable seasonal dishes that reflect his diverse arsenal of professional experience.
He was born in October of 1976 in Hyogo Prefecture. He had a love of hands-on work when he was young, and from early on he knew that he wanted to learn a professional craft someday, which ended up being the culinary arts -- since he wanted to do something that was both unique and personal. He started by training for 10 years at a restaurant specializing in cuisine from Kanazawa. After that, he picked up a wealth of experience working as a head chef at several notable local restaurants, including the Japanese steak house Senju and the sushi restaurant Kyuemon. He then went on to open Kiyose Sasama in March of 2014, where he currently serves as the owner and head chef. He also participates in Hyogo's preservation society for native species and makes sure to use organic vegetables that are grown with minimal pesticides and other chemicals.
笹間 照太Shota Sasama
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Kyoto Senmaru Shakariki murasaki
京都千丸 しゃかりき murasaki
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Tsukemen (noodles served separately from dip soup)
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梶 充秀Mitsuhide Kaji
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Quitting the company job is a turning point in his life.
He was born in 1970 in Kyoto. He left the job where he's worked at for 10 years, to challenge something new, and decided to go to Tokyo at the age of 30. He suddenly ran into a ramen shop that he happened to see on a magazine, and started training from zero. At the ramen shop, he was impressed by the chef whom he looked up to, and decided to be a ramen chef himself. After coming back to his home town, he joined early time [Shakariki], then got involved in opening the Kyoto Tower branch.
梶 充秀Mitsuhide Kaji
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Kaisen Teppan Izakaya Aichi
海鮮鉄板居酒屋 あいち
- Higashi-Dori/Doyama, Osaka
- Seafood,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / General
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門田 隆行Takayuki Kadota
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Mr. Kadota wants to deliver inspiring Japanese delicacies for the shining smiles of his guests.
He was born in 1980 in Kagoshima and is the representative Director of Kaisen Teppan Izakaya Aichi. After graduating from high school, he chose to become a chef and honed his skills in Osaka. Later, he was involved in the establishment of the restaurant by chance. Since its opening in December 2022, he has been serving fresh and delicious tuna dishes to many people. For the smiles of visitors, he cooks and actively communicates with guests. With a bright smile, he delivers the delicious seafood Japan has nurtured.
門田 隆行Takayuki Kadota
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Gihan Hajimedo
魏飯吉堂
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Chinese,Chinese / General
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魏 禧之Yoshiyuki Gi
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He was brought up with Chinese cuisine.
He was born in 1958 in Kanagawa prefecture. He started working in the kitchen of [Min Yan] run by his parents in Yokohama Chinatown at the age of 11. After working at a renowned Chinese restaurants in Japan, he went to China at the age of 18 and became a special-grade licensed cook. When returning to Japan, he worked at [Manchinro] in Yokohama Chinatown and became the general manager there. Now he often appears on various medias as a famous Chinese chef.
魏 禧之Yoshiyuki Gi
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Tapioca Belize
タピオカベリーズ
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Crepe / Ice Cream / Others
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藤野 さくらSakura Fujino
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Wishing to offer [a happy moment] to the guests!
She was born in 1995 in Kyoto. She has worked at a ramen (Chinese noodle) shop, café, and in the entertainment field since she was 16 years old and learned fundamental cooking skills and serving guests. At the age of 18, she encountered [Tapioca Belize] and was fascinated with its beautiful decoration, serving sweets to the guests, and engaging with shop staff and guests. Currently, she is working as the manager and a chef with a passion, enjoying offering [a happy moment] to the guests.
藤野 さくらSakura Fujino
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Kako Usui
嘉肴 うす井
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi
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臼井 信一Shinichi Usui
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A veteran chef of 30 years
Chef Usui was born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1965. He loved cooking ever since he was a child, inspired by his culinarily skilled mother. After undergoing training, he entered into the world of Japanese cuisine. He launched Kako Usui in 2012.
臼井 信一Shinichi Usui
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La Lucciola
ラルッチョラ
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine
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鈴木 浩治Koji Suzuki
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A chef who never wants to stop delighting guests with delicious food.
He was born in December of 1974 and grew up in Shiga Prefecture. His love of hands-on craftsmanship extends all the way back to his childhood, and it was during his student years working at a part-time restaurant job that he discovered his passion for serving up delicious food to customers. From there he went on to train in the culinary arts in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and other countries. After spending time building up his skills at various restaurants in Osaka, he moved on to his current post, where he serves as the chef. Even now, he never stops working hard at honing his culinary skills and knowledge, since he never wants to fall behind in offering the best food available.
鈴木 浩治Koji Suzuki
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ShiJiaCai
施家菜
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Chinese,Chinese / Szechuan / Cantonese / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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山本 孝YAMAMOTO TAKASHI
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Our chef seeks to push Chinese cuisine into the gourmet, drawing out the true flavors.
Born in Kobe city, Hyogo prefecture in 1963. It was while helping out part-time at the Chinese restaurant where his mother worked that his obsession with Chinese cuisine was born. At the age of 20 he set his heart on becoming a professional cook, and studied at a major, long-established Chinese restaurant chain with branches all over Japan before exercising his talents in the kitchens of famous top-flight hotels in Kobe and Yokohama. Later, he met the current owner of 'ShiJiaCai' at a different restaurant, and became involved in starting up the restaurant, which opened in June 2013. He is now head chef.
山本 孝YAMAMOTO TAKASHI
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Ryowa Daido
料和 大道
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sake / Shochu
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大道 慎吾Shingo Daido
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With a reputation for performance and finesse, this artisan of Japanese cuisine coaxes the essential flavors from his ingredients
Born in January 1977 in Hyogo Prefecture, Chef Daido has had an interest in cooking since childhood, and began pursuing a future as a chef once he finished high school. With help from a friend, he got a job cooking at Arima Onsen, a food-focused hot springs ryokan, where he spent six years mastering techniques of Japanese cuisine. He then acquired even more experience working at several restaurants in the Sannomiya district of Kobe. He says, "I strive to prepare food that respects the ingredients, and makes the best use of their essential qualities." He creates dazzling dishes with the delicate mindfulness distinctive of Japanese cuisine, emphasizing inherent flavors and freshness.
大道 慎吾Shingo Daido
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Chi-Fu
Chi-Fu
- Nishitenma, Osaka
- Chinese,Chinese / General
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東 浩司AZUMI KOJI
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This pioneer of tomorrow's Chinese cuisine walks his own path, with techniques that combine logic with sensitivity
Born in 1980, he started down the path to becoming a chef at the age of 20, working for six years at Ishingo in Akasaka, then as head chef of the restaurant Bifun Azuma in Shimbashi for six years, before opening this restaurant in 2012. He is now the representative of Chi-Fu Bifun Azuma. "I prepare a number of hooks to pluck at the heartstrings of my customers for each sitting." This young chef possesses logic grounded in certainty, allowing him to blaze new trails. The motto inscribed in his kitchen is "There is no better way for me to live. This is my path."
東 浩司AZUMI KOJI
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Ristorante QUINTOCANTO
Ristorante QUINTOCANTO
- Nakanoshima, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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弓削 啓太YUGE KEITA
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He moves even before he thinks. That kind of energy once brought him to the national stage in high school baseball, and now it's landed him in a famous restaurant
Born in 1989 in Saga prefecture. His sole passion through high school was baseball, and he even played in the national championships. After high school graduation he attended a culinary school in Vancouver, where he'd spent some time studying languages. After returning to Japan, he worked at Chez Inno, where he was in charge of sales, cooking, and desserts. To hone his skills even further, he traveled to Paris. Upon returning to Japan again, he worked at the SALONE2007 chain restaurant IL TEATRINO DA SALONE as sous chef, then as chef here at QUINTOCANTO.
弓削 啓太YUGE KEITA
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CAFE RESTAURANT Yayoi
CAFE RESTAURANT やよい
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Pasta / Cake
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久野Kuno
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The chef values communications with customers.
Born in Kyoto. Before she became a cook, she was involved in the apparel industry, and practiced communications with customers. She has come back to the food industry where she had worked as a part-timer, as she wanted to hear [yummy] from the customers again. Both in the apparel and food industries, communication with customers is very important. She cooks everyday enjoying chats with customers.
久野Kuno
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JA Zenno Hyogo restaurant Kobe Plaisir
JA全農兵庫 直営レストラン 神戸プレジール
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak
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厚澤 宏行Hiroyuki Atsuzawa
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Grew up watching his grandfather and father who were both chefs, and naturally entered the world of cooking.
Born on June 27th, 1972 in Ishikawa Prefecture. His family operated a Sushi restaurant. While watching his grandfather and father work, and helping out at the restaurant, he naturally developed interested in the world of cooking. 1991: Began training at a restaurant in Osaka to learn Italian and French cuisines. 1996: Joined [New Otani Kobe Harborland] 2002: Began serving as a chef at Teppanyaki [Rokko] at the hotel. 2008: Appointed as the first chef at [JA Zenno Hyogo restaurant Kobe Plaisir]. 2012: Began serving as the owner.
厚澤 宏行Hiroyuki Atsuzawa
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French Restaurant Bon Vivant
フランス料理 ボンヴィヴァン
- Ise, Mie
- French,Italian/French / French
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河瀬 毅Takeshi Kawase
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For over 30 years, he has pursued Ise-style French cuisine, working steadfastly out of his hometown
Born in 1954 in Mie Prefecture, he left college to get his cooking career started by serving as an apprentice at a Western-style restaurant. In 1979 he moved to Tokyo to train. In 1983, he set out on his own to open Bon Vivant back in his hometown of Ise. He started out with a restaurant specializing in home-style French cooking and then took on traditional French cuisine as well before moving on to his current location in 1997. He has shown his dedication to promoting Ise French cuisine by establishing multiple restaurants in his local prefecture as well as in the city of Ise.
河瀬 毅Takeshi Kawase
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Himeji Sushi-Ichi
姫路 すし一 （スシイチ）
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Fugu (blowfish)
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久宗 隆一Ryuichi Hisamune
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A chef who is passionate about the flavor of ingredients
Chef Hisamune was born in Himeji on January 22nd, 1975. He was born into his current position as a second generation chef at Himeji Sushi-Ichi. He was raised looking over his father's shoulder as he worked. His parents' home was in Yamasakicho, Shiso, a town in Hyogo Prefecture surrounded by mountains and rivers, where he was in close touch with nature. That experience influenced him to strive to use techniques that highlight, rather than mask, the essential flavors of his ingredients. After graduating from university, he learned at restaurants in Kyoto, Kobe, and elsewhere before returning to his family restaurant, where he continues to work diligently to build upon his 20 years of experience to become an even better chef.
久宗 隆一Ryuichi Hisamune
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