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Recette
Recette
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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依田 英敏Hidetoshi Yoda
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Even the unique career, that he was a chef at an old-established eel restaurant, has become his strength.
He was born in 1960 in Osaka. He has a unique carrier as a French chef, as after graduating from a university, he first worked at an old-established eel restaurant with a 90-year history run by his parents, then entered the field of French cuisine. He had training under a French chef at [Le Pond Chel], and succeeded traditional French techniques where the ingredients are carefully and slowly cooked. After that training, he opened [Restaurant re.ci.pi] in 1992, then [Recette] in 2000.
依田 英敏Hidetoshi Yoda
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Tetsuju
鉄じゅう
- Namba, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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多々納 大展Hironobu Tatano
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Mr. Tatano is a chef born in a town of food and humanity who also runs a farm.
He is a native of Osaka. After graduating high school, he trained at the famous Osaka restaurant Kushinobo. Four years later, he left the restaurant business. But at 25, he opened a 5-square-meter restaurant in Soemon-cho, Minami, Osaka. That was the beginning of it all. He acquired qualifications as a sommelier, sake connoisseur, and cheese sommelier and also started his own farming in Kushimoto, Wakayama. He is a chef born and raised in Osaka, a city of kuidaore (to eat until drop) filled with human kindness.
多々納 大展Hironobu Tatano
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Kobe Koushiya
神戸仔牛屋
- Okamoto/Motoyama, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)
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イリタIrita
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Mr. Irita puts his heart and soul into every slice with the skill he has honed by dedicating himself to Yakiniku.
He was born in 1975 in Osaka. When he was around 24, he started his culinary training after working at a yakiniku restaurant. Since then, he has honed his skills in yakiniku exclusively for more than 20 years. As the manager of Kobe Koushiya, which serves only quality meat, including Kobe beef, he cuts each slice by hand with great care and thought. Respecting the delicacy of the meat, which changes in taste depending on the thickness and the way it is cut, he uses a special cutting method to serve the meat. He is committed to serving delicious meat in its best condition.
イリタIrita
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Jukusei Horumon Yamagatagyu Sumibiyakiniku Ushigatari
熟成ホルモン・山形牛 炭火焼肉 牛語
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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津村 輝彦 Teruhiko Tsumura
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Mr. Tsumura continues to follow the path he believes in.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. He has been engaged in the restaurant business from a part-time job and has worked diligently in the industry. Throughout his career, he had many opportunities to work at restaurants that mainly served meat. Since he had been a customer of Ushigatari, he had the chance to work there. Utilizing the customer service skills and knowledge of ingredients that he has developed over the years, he is now running the restaurant as the manager.
津村 輝彦 Teruhiko Tsumura
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La Cuisine Enju
Ｌａ Ｃｕｉｓｉｎｅ 槐
- Hikone/Taga/Aisho, Shiga
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / French
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山田 章裕Akihiro Yamada
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Trained in Kyoto, France, and Shima.
Mr. Yamada joined Miyako Hotel in 1988. In 1993, he moved to France, where he studied in three- and two-star restaurants for about two years. After returning to Japan, he became the chef of the restaurant Grand View and the contemporary French restaurant Espoir in 2002. In 2009, he became the owner-chef of the restaurant Grand View. In 2016, he was appointed head chef at Shima Kanko Hotel's The Club; in 2019, he became head chef and head of the food and beverage department. In 2020, he opened La Cuisine Enju.
山田 章裕Akihiro Yamada
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Niku no Asatsu
肉のあさつ
- Higashi-Umeda/Ohatsutenjin/Taiyuji, Osaka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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Koshitsu Niku Kappo KATANA Namba Branch
個室 肉割烹 KATANA 難波店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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平田 友美Tomomi Hirata
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Since childhood, Ms. Hirata has been interested in cooking and joined KATANA part-time during high school.
She was born in 2002 in Fukuoka. Since a young age, she has been interested in cooking and started working part-time at KATANA during high school. She was in the culinary course at high school and was also in charge of cooking at the restaurant. After graduating from culinary school, she became a full-time employee. She not only handles cooking but also works on menu development and more.
平田 友美Tomomi Hirata
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KATSUDON
喝鈍
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Katsudon (fried pork cutlet bowl)
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渡邉 誉Homare Watanabe
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He succeeded his family business as he loved [Katsudon (rice bowl topped with cutlet)] made by his father who is a chef and the first generation of the main branch.
He was born in 1971 in Osaka prefecture. His father is the founder of [KATSUDON], now it is the main branch in Hozenji Yokocho. As he loved his father's [katsudon (rice bowl topped with cutlet)], he naturally decided to succeed his family business, and became a chef. In 1993, the second branch opened in Takimi-koji of Umeda Sky Bldg. and he takes charge of both operation and cooking. He carefully prepares [cutlet] one by one, without using frozen products or synthetic seasonings, with the motto of [domestic ingredients, quick, tasty, cheap]. By strictly following the taste of his father at the main branch, he keeps the tradition of this old-established restaurant.
渡邉 誉Homare Watanabe
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Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana
中華私房菜ハスノハナ
- Minoo/Nose, Osaka
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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木村 重成Shigenari Kimura
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Mr. Kimura is a head chef who produces new dishes through diverse experience and hard work.
He was born in 1977 in Osaka. Since childhood, he has helped in the kitchen of his parents' Japanese delicatessen restaurant. After graduating high school, he joined a Sichuan Chinese restaurant in Yokohama. He began his training as a chef and worked tirelessly, even during his sleeping time. At 22, he moved to Kansai and studied Cantonese cuisine at hotels and famous restaurants. He has worked as a head chef in various places. Currently, he is the executive chef of the cooking department of Re-Life Co., Ltd., and since 2023, he has also been the grand chef of Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana.
木村 重成Shigenari Kimura
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Teppan Dining SEEKS
鉄板Dining SEEKS
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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坂野 稔Minoru Sakano
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Inspired by his father's cooking, Mr. Sakano has been devoted to his cooking career.
He was born in 1981 in Toyama. Influenced by the dishes his father cooked for him as a child, he naturally learned to cook because he began to cook for himself. Since working part-time in restaurants as a student, he has been pursuing a career in the food and beverage industry. Experienced working in a hotel kitchen and as a head chef at a kappo restaurant. Attracted by teppanyaki, which can be cheated, he opened his current restaurant.
坂野 稔Minoru Sakano
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Creative Japanese Confectionery Studio BASHOAN
創作和菓子工房 芭蕉庵
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Ice Cream / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Japanese Tea
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齋藤 有未Yumi Saito
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She jumped into the field of Japanese confectionery along with her passion toward sweets and people.
She was born in 1996 in Osaka prefecture. She often made sweets since she was a child, as she liked cooking and also satisfying people. She was so astonished by eating tasty [warabi-mochi (bracken-starch dumpling)] at [Bashoan], as well as its style of grinding a stone mill to make your own flower, that she longed to be on the providing side. She started working at [Creative Japanese Confectionery Studio Bashoan] in 2015. Currently she is actively working as its manager, offering the traditional tastes with her smile to bring the enjoyment she experienced to many people.
齋藤 有未Yumi Saito
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President CHIBO Minami-honten
ぷれじでんと千房 南本店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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植田 瞬Shun Ueda
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A chef whose delicate skills have raised okonomiyaki to a higher level.
Mr. Ueda was born in 1996 in Fukuchiyama-shi, Kyoto. Having always loved to eat, he aspired to become a chef and entered the food industry. Obtained his chef's license while still in high school, and after graduation, he started working at President CHIBO Minami-honten. He goes to various restaurants to study the flavors and cooking methods. This is all because he wants his customers to be impressed by the food he serves. He says, "I hope that through cooking, people can nourish their energy for tomorrow."
植田 瞬Shun Ueda
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Sumibi Yakiniku Kyoro-chan
炭火焼肉キョロちゃん
- Tenmabashi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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琢磨 愛帆Naruho Takuma
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Entered the food and beverage industry as a teenager, Ms. Takuma honed her customer service skills through repeated practice.
She was born in 1995 in Osaka. Entered the world of food and beverage as a teenager. With experience in a yakiniku restaurant and an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) in the Osaka area, she has honed her customer service skills through on-the-job practice. She is currently working as the manager of Sumibi Yakiniku Kyoro-chan.
琢磨 愛帆Naruho Takuma
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Ajiyoshi Sennichimae Branch
アジヨシ 千日前店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Horumon (offal meat)
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中谷 典史Norifumi Nakatani
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Ensuring guests' smiles is the top priority. Mr. Nakatani is a manager who offers the delicious flavor of Wagyu beef from Osaka.
He was born in 1983 in Okayama. He jumped into the world of food and beverage after working part-time at a yakiniku restaurant as a student. His pure love for yakiniku eventually led him to join Ajiyoshi Co. He gained experience at all the Osaka City branches and is now Ajiyoshi Sennichimae Branch's manager. The smiles of his guests are his top priority, and he does not compromise on every dish he serves. This spirit is shared with other staff members, creating a comfortable atmosphere throughout the restaurant.
中谷 典史Norifumi Nakatani
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Miyazaki Beef Yakiniku Matsushin
宮崎牛焼肉 松心
- Higashi-Dori/Doyama, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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松尾 利章Toshiaki Matsuo
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With skill and taste cultivated in the world of Japanese food, Mr. Matsuo brings out the appeal of Miyazaki beef.
Mr. Matsuo is a native of Toyonaka in Osaka. After graduating from a cooking school, he trained in Japanese cooking at traditional Japanese restaurants, ryokan inns and high-class Japanese restaurants. He polished his skills in Japanese food for 20 years and, at the same time, cultivated his eye for inspecting ingredients. After working in the dining industry, he opened his own Japanese restaurant in Nakatsu. In the 8th year of his career, he encountered Miyazaki beef and fell in love with its high-quality meat and flavors. Because of this, he determined to open his own Miyazaki beef restaurant Matsushin in 2020. From his experiences when he was young, he was passionate about providing really delicious and inexpensive food that he wanted customers to eat. So with his restaurant, he provides Miyazaki beef he carefully selected at reasonable prices.
松尾 利章Toshiaki Matsuo
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Shin Asakusa
新浅草
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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小川 正剛Masataka Ogawa
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Offering a delightful and fun time with exquisite Japanese cuisine and delicious sake.
Mr. Ogawa was born in 1976 in Osaka. He was inspired by the demeanor, speed, and precision of chefs, admiring every movement, and decided to pursue a career as a chef himself. After dedicating 25 years to specializing in Kaiseki cuisine, he became the head chef at Shin Asakusa.
小川 正剛Masataka Ogawa
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Zerodo Jukusei Steak
０℃熟成ステーキ
- Namba, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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鬼塚 尚也Naoya Onizuka
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Mr. Onizuka admired his grandmother's delicious cooking, which made everyone smile.
He was born in 1998 in Osaka. His grandmother was an excellent cook and used to serve him and his friends. Her food was delicious, and the people who ate it were smiling and saying, "Delicious." He became a chef because he wanted to make people smile with his own cooking. At 15, he entered the world of cooking and trained at Rakushoku Kukan Satoshiya. After that, he joined Creo-ru corporation at the age of 20. He is currently working as a chef at Zerodo Jukusei Steak Main Branch.
鬼塚 尚也Naoya Onizuka
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Nikuju Hokusai
肉重北斎
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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長谷川 竜介Ryusuke Hasegawa
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Mr. Hasegawa assists guests in making good memories with friendly service and smiles.
He was born in 1978 in Kyoto. After working in the education industry for a long time, he became the manager of Nikuju Hokusai in April 2024 by chance. The restaurant aims to serve food within five minutes as a "fast food restaurant of Nikuju." However, that is certainly not the only thing he values. He also cares about communicating with guests and is good at capturing their needs instantly. With his experience, he is dedicated to providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
長谷川 竜介Ryusuke Hasegawa
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Robatayaki Isshin Moriguchi Branch
炉端焼き一新 守口店
- Moriguchi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Sake
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天羽 智哉Tomoya Amou
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Providing "the joy of food" that spreads a chain of smiles.
After gaining knowledge of foods by working in school meal services, Mr. Amou entered the restaurant industry. He shows his skills as a manager at Robatayaki Isshin Moriguchi Branch, which opened in November 2022. He carefully selects seasonal ingredients to provide guests with the "joy of food" through robatayaki, which allows them to offer the natural flavor of ingredients.
天羽 智哉Tomoya Amou
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Nikusho Gyuko Shinsaibashi Branch
肉匠 牛虎 心斎橋店
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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小川 智大Tomohiro Ogawa
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Seeing Mr. Ogawa's experienced coworkers made him realize the joys of customer service.
He was born in 1984 in Nara. When Mr. Ogawa worked part-time at the Japanese BBQ restaurant Urae-tei, he was inspired by senior employees and learned the joys of customer service. This experience led him to become a chef who discovered the joys of cooking in addition to customer service. He then trained and refined his skills at another Japanese BBQ restaurant. He currently works at the Shinsaibashi branch of Nikusho Gyuko. He talked about the importance of customer service, which values thoughtful care.
小川 智大Tomohiro Ogawa
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