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Torisei Shijo Kiyamachi Branch

鳥せゑ 四条木屋町店

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Nabe (hot pot)

川端 清則Kiyonori Kawabata

This reliable restaurant head continues to hone his skills seriously and is good at cooking and hall management.

Mr. Kawabata was born in 1964 in Nagasaki. Because he liked making food, naturally, he entered the world of dining. He has continued to hone his skills for nearly 40 years at Torisei, where he began his long career as a chef. It has been around 30 years since he transferred to Torisei Shijo Kiyamachi Branch. He is their longest-serving member and works hard as a dependable restaurant manager. He is skilled as a chef, also in hall management, and works hard with his bright and serious staff to create a lively restaurant. 

川端 清則Kiyonori Kawabata

Kako Usui

嘉肴 うす井

  • Sannomiya, Hyogo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi

臼井 信一Shinichi Usui

The Chef's Recommendations

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

CAFE RESTAURANT Yayoi

CAFE RESTAURANT やよい

  • Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Pasta / Cake

久野Kuno

The Chef's Recommendations

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

Ryowa Daido

料和 大道

  • Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sake / Shochu

大道 慎吾Shingo Daido

The Chef's Recommendations

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

ShiJiaCai

施家菜

  • Sannomiya, Hyogo
  • Chinese,Chinese / Szechuan / Cantonese / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

山本 孝YAMAMOTO TAKASHI

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

French Restaurant Bon Vivant

フランス料理 ボンヴィヴァン

  • Ise, Mie
  • French,Italian/French / French

河瀬 毅Takeshi Kawase

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

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)

梶 充秀Mitsuhide Kaji

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

Toyonaka Sakurae

とよなか桜会

  • Toyonaka, Osaka
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Cookshop

満田 健児Kenji Mitsuda

The Chef's Recommendations

His cherishes originality and develops one-of-a-kind flavors that cannot be found anywhere else

He was born in 1969 and grew up in Shizuoka Prefecture. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute he wanted to zero in on a culinary specialty, so he decided to start training at a washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) restaurant. At this 2-star restaurant he was able to study washoku cuisine and learn about its unique presentation style. He then went on to develop his skill set even further at Rihga Royal Hotel before moving on to open "Toyonaka Sakurae".

満田 健児Kenji Mitsuda

Yakitori only Restaurant Sakuraya

焼鳥専門店さくら屋

  • Miki/Ono, Hyogo
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Chicken / Nabe (hot pot) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)

竹内 浩司TAKEUCHI KOJI

Our local chef takes pride in seeing not only his restaurant but the people of the area flourish

Born in 1975, a native of Kato city in Hyogo prefecture. A part-time job as a dishwasher gave him his start in the industry, and by the age of 18 he aspired to become a chef. While training up his skills at Japanese and pub cuisine, he also built up experience as a skilled manager and staff supervisor. Although by that point he was able to compete with the best of chefs, he decided to move back to Hyogo and open his own restaurant. As of August 2013 he became our head chef here at Restaurant Sakuraya.

竹内 浩司TAKEUCHI KOJI

Ristorante QUINTOCANTO

Ristorante QUINTOCANTO

  • Nakanoshima, Osaka
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta

弓削 啓太YUGE KEITA

The Chef's Recommendations

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

Hot Sand Senmonten OHANABATAKE Gion Branch

ホットサンド専門店 'OHANABATAKE 祇園店

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Sandwich / Fresh Juice

長谷川 宜弘Yoshihiro Hasegawa

From a kitchen car to the world! An owner who expands the circle of smiles.

Mr. Hasegawa is a representative of the OHANABATAKE Group. In 2017, with just one kitchen car, he started selling "beef sandwiches" as the only menu item. It had grown so popular that there was a line every time and an hour-long wait. He incorporates a variety of ideas from a keen perspective in order to share with the world from the Kansai region. He develops all menu ideas, and only satisfying items are offered. The carefully calculated deliciousness and satisfaction bring smiles like flowers to the faces of visitors.

長谷川 宜弘Yoshihiro Hasegawa

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

門田 隆行Takayuki Kadota

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

Kushinobo Osaka Hozenji Main branch

串の坊 大阪法善寺本店

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers)

大須賀 誠Makoto Osuga

He kept working in the cooking field, then found the charms of kushikatsu (deep-fried meat and vegetables on a skewer).

He was born in 1970 in Shizuoka prefecture. He was helping the sushi restaurant run by his family since he was very young. When he was a student at Tsuji Culinary Institute, he was impressed with delicateness and deepness of kushikatsu (deep-fried meet and vegetables on a skewer) at [Kushinobo] where he had a part time job. In 1990, he entered Kushinobo. In 1997, he was selected as the manager in his 20s, since when he accumulated experiences at several branches. In 2007, he became the manager of [Osaka Hozenji Main branch]. Currently he keeps surprising and impressing the guests with his attitude seeking for new ingredients while following the taste of tradition from the time the restaurant was established.

大須賀 誠Makoto Osuga

Ramen Iccho

ラーメン一丁

  • Maizuru/Miyazu/Kyoutango/Fukuchiyama, Kyoto
  • Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / General / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Tonkotsu Ramen (pork broth ramen)

岩見 貞行Sadayuki Iwami

Puts his cooking experience to work as he pursues the best tasting ramen available.

This chef got his start after leaving behind the life of a business man, and working as both a waiter and chef for a Chinese restaurant. After working with food everyday, he began to dream of "A bowl of a ramen that could satisfy me," and opened up his own ramen restaurant.

岩見 貞行Sadayuki Iwami

Salon Bar Thistle

Salon Bar Thistle

  • Hikone/Taga/Aisho, Shiga
  • Cigar Bar,Bars (pubs) / General / Beer / Cocktail

宮下 純Jun Miyashita

The Chef's Recommendations

This bartender skillfully creates cocktails to suit the tastes of each and every customer

Born in Shiga prefecture in 1976, his mastery of bartending began with a part-time job. He then worked at Nagahama Royal Hotel and further honed his skills at Imperial Hotel Osaka. With this hotel experience under his belt, he opened Salon Bar Thistle in February 2005. He now works as the bar's owner-bartender, serving exquisite cocktails. After completing cigar training in the Philippines and Cuba (the home of cigars), he obtained a Cigar Manager qualification. He can even teach first-time smokers how to appreciate cigars.

宮下 純Jun Miyashita

Lumiere

リュミエール

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • French,Italian/French / General / French

唐渡 泰Yasushi Karato

The Chef's Recommendations

He pushes ahead every day to improve his skills and achieve his childhood dreams.

He was born in 1963 in Tottori Prefecture and is a graduate of Tsuji Culinary & Confectionary College’s patisserie school. Ever since his childhood, he had dreamed of running his own restaurant someday, which led him to Shinsaibashi in Osaka to work at a Western restaurant. During his time working there, one of his senior colleagues inspired him to pursue French cooking. He went on to train at the renowned restaurant Jean Moulin, as well as the 3-star restaurant La Cote d'Or. Then, at age 33, he moved on to serve as head chef at Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers. After picking up a versatile body of experience, he opened Lumiere in December of 2006, where you can find him cooking today.

唐渡 泰Yasushi Karato

Shunsaiten Tsuchiya

旬彩天つちや

  • Esaka, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Wine

土阪 幸彦Yukihiko Tsuchisaka

The Chef's Recommendations

His culinary dreams were fueled by a chance encounter with a future mentor and beautifully crafted food

Born in Shiga Prefecture in 1971, Mr. Tsuchisaka found his passion for cooking after witnessing a sushi chef prepare a vivid display of handcrafted food. After enrolling in culinary school, he took on a part-time job and ended up meeting the chef who would prove to be a professional mentor throughout his career. From there he took on jobs at various restaurants that specialized in Japanese cuisine in order to learn all that he could. At age 27 he moved up to work as a head chef, and then 10 years after that at age 37 he set out on his own to open Shunsaiten Tsuchiya in the Esaka area of Osaka. Mr. Tsuchisaka prepares tempura (deep fried foods) with fresh, seasonal ingredients that are fried with perfect timing. He also devotes himself to providing his staff with exceptional training.

土阪 幸彦Yukihiko Tsuchisaka

Sumibi Jidori Bishu Ayamuya

炭火地鶏・美酒 あやむ屋

  • Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Wine

永沼 巧Takumi Naganuma

The Chef's Recommendations

An experienced chef who uses well-honed techniques to present guests with delicious yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

He was born in 1966 and grew up in Sapporo, Hokkaido. His love of food encouraged him to pick up a job at a yakitori restaurant in Osaka and start building up experience. After that, he decided to spend six months at a time working at different restaurants in order to develop a wide-ranging knowledge of yakitori. He then moved on to open Sumibi Jidori Bishu Ayamuya, where he devotes each day to preparing food with strict adherence to traditional preparation methods.

永沼 巧Takumi Naganuma

Kaiseki Kappo Nagasaka

懐石割烹 なが坂

  • Sannomiya, Hyogo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

長坂 俊明Toshiaki Nagasaka

The Chef's Recommendations

The delight he felt after having his cooking complimented as a child inspired him to become a chef

He was born in February of 1964 in Aichi Prefecture. He has loved making food ever since he was a child, and after hearing his siblings tell him how delicious his food was after cooking for them, he knew he wanted to become a chef someday. He studied at Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka’s Abeno ward, and from there he went on to develop his skills further at "Shofukuro Kobe Branch", which is based in Shiga Prefecture, as well as "Yamane" sushi restaurant in Kitashinchi, Osaka. He opened "Kaiseki Kappo Nagasaka" in 2002, where he displays his expertise as owner and head chef.

長坂 俊明Toshiaki Nagasaka

Wagokoro Izumi

和ごころ 泉

  • Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General

泉 昌樹IZUMI MASAKI

The Chef's Recommendations

His cuisine is based on that of the former restaurant Sakurada. He strives to continue the legacy of his teacher's philosophy.

Born in 1967 in Mie Prefecture, he decided to become a chef and from age 19 began his studies at the Japanese restaurant Kase in Nagoya. Afterwards, he worked at a Tokyo hotel, later moving on to the famous shop Sakurada at 23. He spent 9 and a half years there polishing his skills, and though he left for a period of time, he returned again 3 years later. Putting the final touches on his abilities, he gained his independence in 2006. He boasts 2 stars in the Michelin Guide.

泉 昌樹IZUMI MASAKI

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