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El Torito Ikebukuro Nishiguchi
エルトリート 池袋西口店
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / American / Mexican/Central American / Imported Beer
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ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスChef / Jaime Villalobos Rodriguez
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Gained experience at a restaurant in Mexico and then challenged himself to bring his skills to Japan.
Mr. Rodriguez was born in Mexico in 1993. He started his career at his family restaurant in Mexico. Having gained experience in the kitchen there, he decided to take on the challenge of bringing his native flavors to Japan by joining the kitchen staff at El Torito.
ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスChef / Jaime Villalobos Rodriguez
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Sake to Soba Taihoku
酒と蕎麦 大北
- Matsumoto Station, Nagano
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / Soba (noodles) / General / Sake
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江崎 隆信Takanobu Ezaki
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No compromise in the pursuit of cuisine! Mr. Ezaki is a Japanese artisan chef who pours his sincere love for ingredients.
He was born in 1967 in Nagano. Trained as a chef in Osaka and Tokyo for a long time, he also studied in the Netherlands for six years. After returning to Japan, he moved to his hometown of Nagano, where he is currently the general chef of Taihoku, coordinating the flavor of the entire restaurant. His policy is to treat each ingredient with sincerity and love. By incorporating seasonal produce into his dishes, he brings out the best of it. His efforts to surprise and delight his guests never stop.
江崎 隆信Takanobu Ezaki
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Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei
炭焼うな富士 大丸京都別邸
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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田中 喬也Takaya Tanaka
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Mr. Tanaka roasts extra-large blue eels with a red flame and serves the finest eel dishes.
He was born in 1985 in Mie. A head chef at Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei. When he was a child, he discovered the joy of cooking when his family praised the food he cooked for them. At 18, he decided to become a professional and joined the Kaburaya Group, which operates the current restaurant. He is particularly excellent in the highly skilled techniques of opening the belly of the eel and char-grilling it over charcoal, for which he was appointed to his current position at the time of the restaurant's opening in September 2023.
田中 喬也Takaya Tanaka
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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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Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro
ひとりしゃぶしゃぶ七代目松五郎
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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百瀬 和輝Kazuki Momose
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Mr. Momose brings people joy through shabu-shabu. A chef that continues to pursue new forms of Japanese cuisine.
While working at the affiliated restaurant Kuriya Nanadaime Matsugoro, he was appointed to be in charge of Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro. He has spent much of his career as a chef honing his skills in the Nanadaime Matsugoro group. He is now managing a new style of restaurant based on his desire for customers to casually enjoy shabu-shabu, which lets them fully enjoy A4 and A5-ranked matured black Wagyu beef.
百瀬 和輝Kazuki Momose
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Au Bord d'Eau Fukuoka
オ・ボルドー・フクオカ
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Pasta
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川野 誠児Seiji Kawano
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A skilled chef with a passion for learning who constantly challenges himself.
Mr. Kawano was born in 1975 in Oita Prefecture. Inspired by his mother who worked as a chef, he entered the cooking industry at the age of 18. He learned French cooking techniques while training for over 10 years at the Fukuoka restaurant [Hananoki]. Since then, he has gained experience working as the head chef of the luxury Kagoshima resort, [Tenku no Mori], as well as at various restaurants in Tokyo. At [Au Bord d'Eau Fukuoka], he currently works with the restaurant's sommelier, Mr. Takeuchi, to develop cuisine that pairs well with Bordeaux wine. He also has a wealth of knowledge in topics such as yakuzen (Chinese medicinal cuisine), macrobiotic cooking, Japanese dashi (stock) culture, and nutrition.
川野 誠児Seiji Kawano
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Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA
ステーキ＆レストラン パポイヤ
- Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak
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小澤 一樹Kazuki Ozawa
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He entered the cooking field to succeed to his father's restaurant. Now he is learning hard under his father, every day.
He was born in 1979 in Okinawa prefecture. He entered the cooking field to succeed [Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA] established 33 years ago by his father who is the owner-chef. After graduating from a university, for a while he worked in the welfare field in Saitama, then in 2013, he started working at [Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA]. Currently, he is devoting himself to learning from his father to become the second generation.
小澤 一樹Kazuki Ozawa
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Shibuya Gyumon
渋谷 牛門
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Halal,Global/International / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Makgeolli
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タナさんTana
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A pioneer of halal yakiniku, receiving huge acclaim from Muslims living in and visiting Japan.
Mr. Tana was born in 1972 in Bangladesh. For many years, he has been in charge of the kitchen of Shibuya Gyumon, which provides yakiniku with halal-certified ingredients and cooking methods for Muslims. To serve halal food, he has studied thoroughly by taking classes and ordering books written in Bengali, his native language. As a pioneer in providing halal food in Japan, he also focuses on guidance to the staff working together in the restaurant's kitchen.
タナさんTana
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MASU
MASU
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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田原 信孝Nobutaka Tahara
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Having identified many meats, Mr. Tahara can convey the charm of the ingredients.
He was born in 1995 in Kagoshima. Initially involved in the yakiniku industry as a wholesaler, he entered the culinary world around 2019. Currently, he is the manager of MASU. Once a wholesaler, he has connected many restaurants and chefs with high-quality meats. With his unique perspective as a chef who has examined many portions of meat, he now connects guests with the finest ingredients.
田原 信孝Nobutaka Tahara
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Tempura Suehiro
天麸羅 すえ廣
- Namikidori/Fukuromachi/Nakamachi, Hiroshima
- Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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黒口 淳史Atsushi Kuroguchi
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Tradition is a series of innovations. Mr. Kuroguchi colors the new Tempura scene with the honed skills.
He was born in 1983 in Hiroshima. His interest in cooking began at an early age. While working part-time at a restaurant, he was fascinated by the smiles on people's faces that delicious food brings and decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After graduating from a cooking school, he got a job at a major hotel in Osaka. He learned and honed his cooking skills from all over the world at restaurants and wedding dishes. After returning to his hometown of Hiroshima, he served as the head chef at the restaurant for many years, mastered traditional skills and tastes, and went to the world of Tempura. He has a free spirit and fries the food at its best by determining the flavor and moisture of each ingredient, which he has thoroughly examined.
黒口 淳史Atsushi Kuroguchi
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Sasho
Sasho
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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横井 良介Ryosuke Yokoi
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Cherishing the taste and space passed down from generation to generation, Mr. Yokoi connects the restaurant to the future.
He was inspired to pursue a career in the culinary world by his mother, a chef, from whom he learned how to make dashi soup, warishita (seasoned broth), and miso. His desire to have more people enjoy the long-loved taste his mother's hands produce leads him to become a chef. At the heart of his approach is to offer hospitality in a Japanese-style house and a space surrounded by a beautiful garden that evokes the atmosphere of good old Kamakura. He strives every day to provide his guests with impressions and satisfaction.
横井 良介Ryosuke Yokoi
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Grilled Aging Beef Yokohama Branch
グリルド エイジング・ビーフ 横浜店
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Steak / General / Garlic
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田村 和人Kazuto Tamura
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With heartwarming memories of his grandmother's cooking, Mr. Tamura aspired to become a chef.
He was born in 1979 in Ibaraki. His grandmother, a chef, has always treated him to delicious dishes since he was a young child. His admiration for his grandmother made him desire to create dishes, and he decided to pursue a career as a chef. After graduating from Ecole Culinaire Kunitachi at 18, he studied cooking in France, the home of authentic French cuisine. He trained for 8 years at a French restaurant in Tokyo and worked as a chef at a French restaurant in Kamakura. In July 2015, he joined Grilled Aging Beef Yokohama and currently works as the Kitchen Chief.
田村 和人Kazuto Tamura
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Hokkoriya
ほっこり家
- Yakuin, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Wine
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梅野Umeno
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Switching from Japanese cuisine to Teppanyaki, Mr. Umeno has a delicate technique that brings out the charm of the ingredients in a simple way.
He was born in 1981 in Fukuoka. At first, he started his career as a Japanese chef. After 8 years of experience as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo, he changed to Teppanyaki. Following studying in Fukuoka, he opened Hokkoriya.
梅野Umeno
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Italian Cuisine Bocca Buona
イタリア料理 ボッカボーナ
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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村山 淳Atsushi Murayama
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Italian chef using the local ingredients [to bring out the original tastes of the seasonal ingredients].
He was born in 1972 in Gifu. He liked eating and watching people cook since he was very young. After graduating from school, he started working for a pasta restaurant and learned the fundamental skills as a chef. Then he worked at various restaurants to improve his skill to master Italian cuisine. Being fully prepared, he opened [Italian Cuisine Bocca Buona] which has become a popular restaurant. He is currently showing his skill by bringing out the original tastes of various local ingredients while respecting the sense of the season.
村山 淳Atsushi Murayama
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Sumiyakikoubou Suzakumon
炭焼工房 朱雀門
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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吉岡 智也Tomoya Yoshioka
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Mr. Yoshioka is a young chef who inherits good old techniques and passion and shines brightly in the modern age.
He was born in 1998 in Tokyo. After working part-time at a Japanese restaurant, he started his training in earnest at Sumiyakikoubou Suzakumon in 2018. After the restaurant's relocation, his sincere personality and ambition were further enhanced, and he grew to lead the store. Taking over the skills and philosophy of the head chef, a master artisan, he continues to hone his cooking skills every day, making every dish shine even brighter. His dishes, made with sincere effort and passion, will become addictive once you taste them.
吉岡 智也Tomoya Yoshioka
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Sushi Senzu Osaka Station
鮨仙酢 本店 大阪駅前
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi delivers moments of happiness to his many customers with deliciousness that he creates with his own skill.
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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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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Wagyu Yakiniku Mankai
和牛やきにく満開
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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末本 実Minoru Suemoto
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Mr. Suemoto has aspired to be a chef since he was a teenager and continued pursuing a food career.
He was born in 1956 in Oita. Having been interested in the world of food since his teenage years, he aspired to become a chef, hoping to "bring joy to many people with my cooking." He trained at a Western-style restaurant for 10 years, honing his culinary experience. Later, while working in various restaurants of different genres, he became strongly attracted to yakiniku. His yakiniku, made with quality ingredients he carefully selects and prepares with care, is favored by many repeat customers.
末本 実Minoru Suemoto
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Ginza Namiki Hyotan
銀座並木 瓢箪 hyotan
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese
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Ristorante Kurodino
リストランテ クロディーノ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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丸山 孝一Koichi Maruyama
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The dream of a boy who liked cooking has come true after working in the kitchen of a renowned restaurant.
He was born in 1975 in Saitama. As he liked cooking since he was an elementary school student, when he became a high school student he started working part time at a cake shop, while belonging to a Judo club. He decided to be an Italian chef by recommendation of the cake shop owner, and entered a cooking school. In 1995, he entered the company [ENOTECA PINCHIORRI TOKYO]. After working their main branch in Florence as a patissier, he worked at Tokyo branch as the sous-chef for 5 years from 2005. His stylish dishes bring out the original tastes of the ingredients.
丸山 孝一Koichi Maruyama
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