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Sushi Senzu Kitashinchi Souhonten
鮨仙酢 北新地 総本店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.
竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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BONSAI1877
BONSAI1877
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Wine
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鳴嶋 喜永Yoshinori Narushima
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Mr. Narushima offers exquisite dishes combined with experience in Italy and Kyoto's cuisine.
He was born in 1983 in Shizuoka and began his culinary career at 20. He spent three years training in Italy, honing his skills as a chef through the local food culture and among Italian chefs. Upon returning to Japan, he worked at a Japanese pizzeria. He is currently the chef and Primo Pizzaiolo at BONSAI1877, offering unique dishes crafted with expertise gained in Italy and high-quality ingredients sourced primarily from Kyoto.
鳴嶋 喜永Yoshinori Narushima
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Sandaime Wakihiko Shouten Shin-Fukushima Main Branch
三代目 脇彦商店 新福島本店
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
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松本 龍彦Tatsuhiko Matsumoto
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If you forget your gratitude, you won't be able to meet delicious Japanese Wagyu.
Mr. Matsumoto is from Hyogo. He honed his skills by learning everything from cutting meat to judging it, mainly at famous restaurants in the Kansai region that specialize in meat dishes regardless of genre. Through his experience as a chef, he has always looked at meat, but the producers and suppliers understand the ingredients best. That is why he never misses saying, “Thank you for always supplying the best meat,” to Wagyu beef farmers and suppliers who carefully raise and deliver the beef.
松本 龍彦Tatsuhiko Matsumoto
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Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi
炭焼きステーキとワイン obiobi
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Italian,Italian/French / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Italian
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菅 徹Toru Suga
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Heartfelt dishes presenting the best of ingredients.
[Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi] started with a desire to provide delicious food and a comfortable space with selective ingredients and friendly faces. The best of the ingredients, instead of surprise performance, is what [Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi] always strives to create.
菅 徹Toru Suga
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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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Bifteck Kawamura Premium Kitashinchi restaurant
ビフテキのカワムラPremium北新地店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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荒井 拓也 Takuya Arai
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With his childhood passion for cooking in his heart, Mr. Arai constantly polishes his culinary skills.
He was born in 1973 in Hyogo Prefecture. As he likes cooking ever since he was a child, he decided to be a chef. In 1992, he started his career at [Bifteck Kawamura Kobe main restaurant] as a part-time worker during high school. Currently, He keeps working on the culinary frontlines as head chef at [Bifteck Kawamura Premium Kitashinchi restaurant].
荒井 拓也 Takuya Arai
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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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Sushi no Daripin
寿司のだりぴん
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.
竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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IOTO - Kyoto Vegetable and Charcoal Grill -
京野菜と炭火料理 庵都
- Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Wine
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中村 健治Kenji Nakamura
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Showing an ability that goes above and beyond, Mr. Nakamura made steady progress, step by step.
Mr. Nakamura was born in 1972 in Kagoshima. Because his relatives managed their own restaurant, he had many chances to naturally experience delicious food. Wanting to cook his own cuisine instead of just looking at food, he began walking the path of cooking. After acquiring his cooking license, he began working at a Japanese restaurant in a hotel at Fukuoka. After that, he started working for the Hatoya Kanko Group, serving successively in roles such as head chef, executive chef, director, and executive chef. By chance, he joined Fufu Kyoto as head chef in October 2022.
中村 健治Kenji Nakamura
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Yakiniku Densetsu Baribari
焼肉伝説バリバリ
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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鈴木 進平Shinpei Suzuki
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Mr. Suzuki brings out the best in Yakiniku with the skill and finesse of Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1987 in Aichi. Starting with a part-time job as a student, he has developed a career in the food and beverage industry. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he gained experience and honed his skills in the Japanese food industry, working in Japanese restaurants. Later, as an old acquaintance of the owner, he joined Yakiniku Densetsu Baribari. He is now taking on new challenges while still utilizing his experience.
鈴木 進平Shinpei Suzuki
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Teppanyaki Minami
鉄板焼「みなみ」
- Namba, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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中川 敬二Keiji Nakagawa
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Mr. Nakagawa presents his experience cultivated through Italian and French cuisine in Teppanyaki.
He was born in 1974 in Osaka. While helping with household chores as a child, he learned the joys and depths of cooking and resolved to become a chef. Starting his career in earnest through all-day dining at the RIHGA Royal Hotel, he gained experience in Italian and French restaurants before joining Swissotel Nankai Osaka in 2015. After further improving his techniques as the sous chef at the restaurant Table 36 in this hotel, he has been showing off his skills as head chef at Teppanyaki Minami since August 2024.
中川 敬二Keiji Nakagawa
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J.S. BURGERS CAFE Kobe Harborland umie Branch
J.S. BURGERS CAFE神戸ハーバーランドumie店
- Harborland, Hyogo
- Hamburger,Western / Parfait / Sandwich / Hamburger
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平野 巡Jun Hirano
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On the world stage, Mr. Hirano is endlessly polishing up his skills and sensibilities as a chef.
He was born in 1978 in the United States. His career as a chef began at the famous French restaurant Pinot Provence in California. He has worked at the Tokyo American Club in Tokyo, Stella Maris, a one-star restaurant in France, and Chilli Padi, an ethnic restaurant in Australia. He also served as a chef for the U.S. Ambassador. He then opened the predecessor restaurant, STANDARD DELI, in 2000 and started J.S. BURGERS CAFE in 2007.
平野 巡Jun Hirano
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Katsuemon
勝衞門
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Udon (noodles),Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kansai-style Udon (noodles) / Soba (noodles)
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安田 達志Tatsushi Yasuda
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A restaurant manager offers an elaborate bowl of noodles that is quick and easy to enjoy.
Mr. Yasuda was born in 1977 in Tottori. He originally worked at an affiliated okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) restaurant. After receiving an offer from the owner of the same restaurant, he transferred to Katsuemon, which opened in 2023. He now serves as the restaurant manager, managing various tasks, including cooking and customer service. With his experience working at udon (thick noodles) and okonomiyaki restaurants, he strives to provide satisfying bowls for the busy lunch crowd to those looking for a drink after hours.
安田 達志Tatsushi Yasuda
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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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Tofu-ya
とうふや
- Ise, Mie
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tofu Dishes
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千原 昌也Masaya Chihara
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His signature crafted tofu cuisine comes backed by years of Japanese culinary training.
He was born in 1969 and grew up in Mie Prefecture. During his childhood, he would catch fish on his own to cook with, which was the beginning of his culinary dreams of becoming a chef. After he graduated from high school, he went on to spend three years in Nagoya to gain experience at the restaurant Nadaman in the Tokyu Hotel. From there, he went back to his hometown in Ise to work with traditional Japanese cuisine at a restaurant named Katsuragawa. After three additional years of training, he went on to spend 10 years working at Sushi Kyu on the historic Okage Yokocho side street. At age 35, he joined Tofu-ya and eventually worked his way up to become a head chef. You can find him there today preparing a wide variety of tofu and other soy-based dishes.
千原 昌也Masaya Chihara
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Ipponyari
一本槍
- Fushimi/Daigo, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish)
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山中 宏明Hiroaki Yamanaka
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Mr. Yamanaka is the 2nd generation of the family to maintain the same taste and dedication inherited from his father.
He was born in 1969 in Kyoto. His family initially ran a sushi restaurant but changed it to a fugu restaurant. His love of cooking and the fact that he had a vague longing to become a chef after watching his father's back led him to pursue a career in the culinary arts. He trained at kappo restaurants in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, and Tochigi. As the restaurants served fugu depending on the season, he honed his skills in handling the fish. Currently, he is the 2nd generation chef at Ipponyari.
山中 宏明Hiroaki Yamanaka
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San Bettei Kitashinchi Branch
燦別邸 北新地店
- Kita-Shinchi, 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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井上 学Manabu Inoue
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Mr. Inoue values the relationships and bonds with people in his life.
Learning the importance of connection with others through baseball, he entered the food and beverage industry at 18. It was 19 years ago that he first met the owner of San Bettei. Due to the company's rapid growth, which started as a Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurant, he was separated from the owner and left the company. He studied service in Italian and French restaurants, then worked in construction and as an executive at a ramen restaurant. However, he could not forget the owner whom he respected and connected with him via SNS. When San Bettei from Onna-son, Okinawa, was opening in Kitashinchi, he joined the restaurant as a manager, realizing his wish to work with the owner.
井上 学Manabu Inoue
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Japanese Restaurant Hana-Goyomi
日本料理「花暦」
- Namba, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sushi
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花田 浩之Hiroyuki Hanada
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Mr. Hanada is enjoying his life as a chef, realizing the dream that he has been drawing since childhood.
He was born in 1971 in Fukuoka. His love of cooking since childhood led him to dream of becoming a chef in Osaka. To fulfill this dream, he began training as a chef at a catering restaurant specializing in Kyoto-style kaiseki and Japanese cuisine. The restaurant owner-chef introduced him to Mr. Kurosaki, the executive chef at the time, and he joined Hana-Goyomi. Currently, he stands at the forefront as the restaurant's Executive Head Chef for Japanese cuisine.
花田 浩之Hiroyuki Hanada
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GION Yamaneko
GION 山根子
- Gion, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi
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Ms. Izumi is the owner who proposes unique pairings based on her deep knowledge of sake.
She was born in Kyoto. Fascinated by the depth of sake, with its various flavors and aromas, she entered the restaurant business. In 2023, she opened GION Yamaneko as an owner. Since she is a sake expert and used to manage a shochu bar, she has extensive knowledge of pairing with food. She is also a certified senior koji (rice molt) specialist and is familiar with fermented foods, koji foods, and beverages, which is why she is planning to make homemade doburoku (unrefined sake) and amazake (sweet rice drink) at the bar.
泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi
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Itamae Yakiniku Ikko Sennichimae Branch
板前焼肉一光 千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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The skill acquired through years of experience in running a butcher shop. Never compromising on truly delicious meat.
He is from Hyogo. With a love for eating, he entered the culinary world from a hotel kitchen. After honing his skills at French restaurants in Ashiya and several yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants, he desired to further explore high-quality meats. At the age of 30, he started running a butcher shop. He dedicated 15 years to selecting meat and sales. In 2018, by fate, he joined Itamae Yakiniku Ikko. Currently, he approaches the purchase of high-quality meat with a discerning eye and strives to make guests even more satisfied.
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