Running the ideal restaurant with a passion for flavor.

Mr. Yu was born in 1964 in the City of Otaru, Hokkaido. Starting in his childhood, he had many opportunities to help in the kitchen of his family's yakiniku restaurant. Although his main job is as director of an entertainment facility and a nursing care facility, he decided to open a restaurant where he would like to eat. After reading more than 300 books on food, he went out to eat both domestically and internationally. After trial and error, he created the basic taste. In 2018, he opened the Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch, and he continues actively working.

Making food for loved ones is the root of his career as a chef for Mr. Tabata.

He was born in 1983 in Wakayama. Since his teenage years, he has loved to cook for his family and friends and chose to go to culinary school with this passion. After graduation, he began his career as a chef at Irodori, a Japanese cuisine restaurant in Hyatt Regency Osaka. In 2017, he joined Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka with the head chef he looks up to as his mentor. Currently, he is the head chef of Zuientei.

Enjoy carefully selected Kobe beef.

Mr. Watanabe is an unparalleled yakiniku lover and fell in love with the taste of Yakiniku Motoyama, so much so that he left the company he worked for for many years to join Yakiniku Motoyama. Starting as a cooking assistant, he later served as a manager at all Yakiniku Motoyama branches. He now works hard as the head of the company's dining industry department.

Master teppanyaki chef with over 40 years of experience brings the taste of ingredients to the pinnacle.

Mr. Minami was born in 1960 in Tokyo. He started his career as a chef at a Western-style restaurant in Tokyo. Encountered Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) in his 20s, he was drawn to the cooking method that maximizes the natural flavors of the ingredients. After serving as the head chef at a teppanyaki restaurant in Ikebukuro, at the age of 34, he had the opportunity to join the renowned restaurant PANDORA in Nishi-shinjuku and was actively working there. In November 2017, with the opening of the second branch PANDORA TAKUMI, he assumed the head chef position. While showcasing his seasoned culinary skills, he delivers the finest flavors to guests from both domestic and international backgrounds. His warm hospitality is also highly praised.

Mr. Ota has been pursuing the possibilities of Teppan cuisine for over 35 years, with the Kansai as the backbone.

He was born in 1962 in Osaka. Growing up in Tsuruhashi, Osaka, known as the town of okonomiyaki and yakiniku, he became familiar with the taste from an early age. After moving to Tokyo, he was engaged in a different industry before switching careers and opening Jinroku in Shirokane in 1989. Later, he opened JINROKU Pacific in Hawaii and JINROKU Anti in Haneda Airport as directly managed branches. In addition, he is also involved in producing hotels and highway service areas. In 2021, the main restaurant reopened following the renovation of the building. Yakiniku Imajin also opened adjacent to it.

Mr. Horota offers various unique Japanese cuisines, from the traditional to the extraordinary.

He was born in 1988 in Aomori and has worked as a chef at restaurants in his hometown and Tokyo. His repertoire is diverse, having experience not only in his main field of Japanese cuisine but also in Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling), Chinese cuisine, and sushi. At Usagi, he offers a menu that mixes Japanese cuisine with various other elements. From simple, classic Japanese cuisine that maximizes ingredients to more innovative dishes that incorporate genre-defying ideas, he delights diners with a wide variety of unique dishes.

A father and daughter take on a new challenge.

For more than 50 years, Mr. Shimizu has been making sushi at Akame Sushi, which has been loved by locals and tourists in front of Kanazawa Station. Responding to the voices of guests who want to drink in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy meat dishes as well as fish, and relax with loved ones, he opened Sushi Sukiyaki Akamechan on March 1, 2023. He is trying out his new dream by teaming up with his daughter, who is challenging herself in the restaurant business from a different industry, hoping to cheer up people of her generation.

Mr. Shinjo was attracted to a cooking career that could bring people happiness.

From a love of eating delicious food and an interest in cuisine, he aspired to work in the food and beverage industry. Currently, he holds the position of Representative Director at several restaurants in Okinawa, including Kumeya. He provides delicious dishes in each of these restaurants featuring carefully selected meats, delighting many people.

A chef who supports a wide range of menu, Japanese food and Chinese cuisine.

After a long career as a chef mainly in Tokyo, Mr. Setsu joined his current company in 2024. He is now a member of the kitchen staff at Asakusa Shokudo Motomatsu. As a chef specializing in a wide range of genre-less dishes, he supports the diverse menu of Motomatsu, including Japanese and Chinese cuisine.

Mr. Yamagata, who has experience in customer service in eastern and western Japan, now supports Japan's fascinating food culture experience.

After working as a service person at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo and a bar in Ginza, he moved his career to Kyoto. Then, he worked in a bar in Kyoto and managed an entertainment facility. He has been working at Gion Kitagawa Hanbee since its opening in 2018. As a manager, he supports guests' fascinating food culture experience.

Working without cutting corners, Mr. Kishii ensures that every guest leaves the restaurant with a smile on their face.

He was born in 1991 in Hiroshima. Experienced working in a restaurant as a part-time job when he was a student. After graduating from college, he entered the business world as a salesperson but found it difficult to forget the fascination he had experienced in the restaurant business. So, he joined Steak AOHIGE to pursue his career in the restaurant business again. Since the opening of AOHIGE Main Branch, he has been deeply involved in managing the restaurant in the manager position. He strives for the moment guests leave the restaurant with a smile through his uncompromising work in food and service.

Utilizing the experience Mr. Shiimizu has acquired till now, he takes on the challenge of "grilling" eels.

Mr. Shimizu was born in 1981 in Aichi. He aimed to become a chef because he was moved by the joy of cooking, the smiles on people's faces, and the voices of people saying, "Delicious!". Starting with an innovative cuisine restaurant, he also studied hard at French and Japanese restaurants. After that, he joined his current company. After working at the Charcoal grilled Unagi Minokin Kakamigahara branch, he became the restaurant head at Unagi Charcoal-grilled Hitsumabushi Minokin.

Following in his father's footsteps, Mr. Ishida became a chef and continues to serve the same deliciousness in Kurashiki.

He was born in 1975 in Okayama. Admiring his cook father, he aspired to become a chef himself. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, he entered Maruon, where his father was the owner and chef. While supporting his father as a chef, he has provided many people with enjoyable dining time. He became president in 2020 and is now the second-generation owner. He continues to offer the same deliciousness to people with his father.

A chef who is well-versed in various genres, such as French home cooking and Italian cuisine.

Mr. Masahiro Fujioka was born in 1978 in Kyoto. After graduating from university, he studied cooking and restaurant management basics at a café restaurant. Then, at the famous restaurant Bistro Bon Morso in Kawaramachi, Kyoto, he learned dishes that express the depth of French home cooking and special cooking techniques. After working as the head chef of a large Italian restaurant, he worked as the head chef of the Italian dining restaurant Gion TAC in Gion, Kyoto. Now, he is not limited to Western cuisine but is actively engaged in training and classes in various genres, such as Japanese and Asian food.

Aim to become the specialist in eel cuisine by impressing with appeal of eel

He was born on January 1, 1981 in Aichi Prefecture. Worked part-time in the main restaurant at age 16. He began to take an interest in the profound taste of Japanese eel as he was working and thus decided to specialize in it. With his love for cooking since young, he was recommended by his father to enroll in a cooking school.After graduation, he became an employee of Bincho. After gaining experience working in the main restaurant for 3 years, the Lachic blanch for 10 years, and the Esca blanch for 2 years, he was transferred to the current Dai Nagoya Building Restaurant. As a specialist in eel cuisine, he continues to polish his skills on a daily basis.

A chef who has studied mainly Itamae cuisine (traditional Japanese cuisine) and local cuisine.

Mr. Naoyuki Yoshida was born in 1970 in Hokkaido. At the age of 20, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine and spent his days studying as a chef at Itamae Ryori Ichifuji in Sapporo. Then, after receiving an offer from a guest visiting the restaurant from Tokyo, he moved to Tokyo at the age of 30. While gaining experience as a chef in Tokyo, he met the owner of Usagi to Kame, which has its main restaurant in Susukino, Sapporo. Currently, he is the head chef at the Ginza branch.

Ms. Sakamoto has dedicated herself to honing her skills as a cook and continues to pursue the essence of Japanese cuisine.

She has loved cooking since she was a child and joined Maruya Honten upon graduation from high school. While learning the basics of Japanese cuisine, she made her way to becoming an eel chef. She has experience in most of the restaurant's branches and is now the head chef. With her many years of experience, she works daily to satisfy her guests further.

Pursuing the taste and deliciousness of dishes that satisfy the hearts of guests.

Mr. Teshima was born in 1996 in Aichi. He chose the chef's path because he liked cooking. After graduating from a cooking school, he started training at a Chinese restaurant, Ishin-go, in Tokyo. In 2019, he joined Gen's after receiving an offer from its manager. As he gained experience, he steadily honed his skills. Currently, he is the head chef of the restaurant.

Offers dishes that suit Japanese tastes while respecting authentic Korean flavors.

She was born in 1959 in Busan. Came to Japan after working as a chef in Korea for a long time. She joined the kitchen at the opening of the Hongdaepocha Shin-Okubo main branch. Since then, she has worked at a total of 13 branches. Since January 2021, she has been serving dishes that suit the Japanese people's tastes yet still respects the authentic Korean flavor at Shin-Okubo Kankoku Yokocho Hongdaepocha.

 

Trained in hotels and restaurants in Japan and three-star restaurants in France, Mr. Sawabe worked as a chef in various hotels and restaurants. In Japan's Hokuriku region, he has served at Kanazawa PREEMINENCE and Yoichi Sanso Auberge de Mikuni. Sympathizing with the concept of "A la ferme de Shinjiro," under the guidance of Mr. Shinjiro Imura, he creates French cuisine at traditional wooden townhouses in Kanazawa.