261 - 280 of 665 chefs
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Fukusho
ふく匠
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Nabe (hot pot)
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村田Murata
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Offers "a little bit better" at an affordable price, providing luxury for adults.
Ms. Murata is the Fukusho sub-leader, heading up the service staff. Fukusho offers a special dining experience in a corner of Ginza, including grilled blowfish, a rare dish in the Kanto area, and suppon nabe (hot pot with softshell turtle), which is not something commonly seen in everyday life. While the price range is reasonable, she and the restaurant provide guests with a luxurious time to enjoy "something a little good" with ease, keeping careful attention to service and space creation.
村田Murata
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Bona Festa
ボナ フェスタ
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- General,Western / General / Russian
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丸橋 一弥Kazuya Maruhashi
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Improved his skills at this restaurant for 24 years.
He was born in 1971 in Saitama. He liked eating since he was small. That was why he used to help his parents with cooking, cook simple dishes by himself, and enjoy touching cooking tools at a soba restaurant run by his friend's parents. Naturally, he decided to be a chef and started working at [Bona Festa] at the age of 19. He kept working there for 24 years, learning the fundamentals of the cooking and techniques of Russian cuisine, then finally became the master chef in 2015. His next goal is to create his own taste while respecting the tradition of the restaurant.
丸橋 一弥Kazuya Maruhashi
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Unagi Komagata Maekawa Main Branch
鰻 駒形 前川 本店
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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小林 秀之Hideyuki Kobayashi
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Ever since he started working as a part-time at a unagi restaurant, unagi has become his life work.
He was born in 1975 in Chiba. After graduating from a cooking school, he started working at a sushi restaurant. He worked there for about a year, but was always feeling that the job was not for him. He then started working for an unagi (eel) restaurant as a part-timer, where he eventually became a full-time worker. He gained a wide variety of experience as an unagi chef. In 2011, he started working at Unagi Komagata Maekawa Main Branch, and is now working as a chef for this restaurant.
小林 秀之Hideyuki Kobayashi
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Shutoku 2nd Branch
秀徳2号店
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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福里 優一郎Yuichiro Fukusato
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Inspired by a sushi chef during elementary school, Mr. Fukusato aspired to become a sushi chef and continues to hone his skills daily.
He was born in 1979 in Tokyo. In elementary school, he visited a sushi restaurant with his family. He was fascinated by the sight of sushi chefs making sushi and aspired to become a sushi chef himself. At 17, he began training as a sushi chef at Tsukiji Sushiko. Afterward, he honed his skills by working at various sushi restaurants throughout Tokyo. Finally, he joined Shutoku in 2012. Currently, he serves as the manager of Shutoku 2nd Branch, where he continues to uphold the taste of this renowned restaurant.
福里 優一郎Yuichiro Fukusato
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Kagurazaka Jiyaki Unasen
神楽坂 地焼うな泉
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Sake
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兼松Kanematsu
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Mr. Kanematsu is a chef dedicated only to the culinary arts, presenting the essence of Nagoya's pride, Jiyaki Eel, in his sincere work.
He was born in 1977 in Aichi, the owner of Kagurazaka Jiyaki Unasen. Starting his career at a tempura restaurant in a high-class hotel in Nagoya, he honed his skills in various genres, including Japanese and Italian. Later, he studied at a restaurant specializing in eel, a part of Nagoya's culinary culture, and moved to Tokyo, hoping to offer Jiyaki eel with the same taste and price as his hometown. In June 2024, he established his current restaurant in Kagurazaka, bringing the same deliciousness and enjoyment as in his hometown with his dynamic Nagoya-style Jiyaki technique.
兼松Kanematsu
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Kawaei
川栄
- Akabane, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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石井 勇介Yusuke Ishii
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This young, 3rd-generation chef is polishing his skills under the watchful eyes of predecessor who is his teacher and his goal at the same time.
He was born in Tokyo in 1986. After graduating from high school and working in a different industry, he decided at the age 20 of that he was going to take over the family business, [Kawaei], someday. He set the goal of achieving the skill set of his father, the chef of the restaurant before he took over, and learned by observing him. In his 10th year working there, although he still said [my father is still a much better chef than I am], the previous generation watched over his technique as he took over the restaurant. While preserving the techniques passed down from his grandfather, he also takes a flexible approach to the changing era. In this way, he is aiming to establish a new style for the restaurant.
石井 勇介Yusuke Ishii
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Sakana Ryori Shibuya Yoshinari Honten Marunouchi Branch
魚料理 渋谷 吉成本店 丸の内店
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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中村 吉成Yoshinari Nakamura
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Mr. Nakamura presents the charm of Japanese cuisine with authentic sushi and Japanese courses created by his extensive experience.
He was born in 1973 in Tokyo. His culinary career started in Hokkaido at the age of 20, where he honed his skills in French and Western cuisine in addition to Sushi and Japanese cuisine. He returned to Tokyo in his mid-twenties and worked as a head chef at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) before establishing his restaurant, "Yoshinari Honten," in Shibuya at 27. Offering seafood dishes that make the most of his culinary skills and imagination, trained in various genres, he has developed the restaurant into a popular one. In 2019, he opened a sister restaurant in Marunouchi. At the gateway to Tokyo, it serves exquisite fish dishes and sushi courses with a new twist, winning the hearts of guests from Japan and abroad.
中村 吉成Yoshinari Nakamura
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Kagoshima Karen Ginza Branch
鹿児島華蓮銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Steak / Shochu
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下山 昭男Akio Shimoyama
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Mr. Akio Shimoyama loves cooking since he was young, and chose a job that could make people happy.
Mr. Shimoyama was born in 1965 in Aomori. As a child, he was captivated by French cuisine when he saw the television drama series "The Emperor's Cook," which led to him aiming to become a chef when he was 18. He trained at a specialty restaurant in Tokyo, then went to France when he was 28, where he learned authentic flavors. After returning to Japan, he worked as a chef in Ginza, the most exciting area in the country. At one point, he became truly impressed by Kagoshima's black beef and black pork when he visited that area to study tea. It led him to work at the Ginza branch of Kagoshima Karen since July 2023.
下山 昭男Akio Shimoyama
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Niku no Tajima KAMEIDO CLOCK branch
肉の田じま カメイドクロック店
- Kameido, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Beer
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重黒木 巧Takumi Jukurogi
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Mr. Jukurogi wants to provide uncompromising quality meat and bring smiles to his guests' faces with its delicious taste.
He was born in 1967 in Miyazaki. Having been interested in cooking since elementary school, he learned the basics of cooking at a high school where one could obtain a chef's certificate. After graduating, he joined Marunouchi Palace Hotel and gained experience in various culinary fields, eventually becoming a chef. During the launch of a teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) restaurant at the hotel, he developed an interest in meat as an ingredient. Then, he started working at a yakiniku restaurant. Later, he came across Niku no Tajima, which never compromises on meat selection, and decided to join their team. He currently serves as the head chef at the Niku no Tajima KAMEIDO CLOCK branch, working in the kitchen to bring smiles to guests' faces.
重黒木 巧Takumi Jukurogi
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tsugumi
tsugumi つぐみ
- Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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木原 良尚Yoshinao Kihara
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Mr. Kihara proposes highly flexible menus based on his experience as a French chef.
He was born in 1978 in Tokyo. Began his career as a French chef at the age of 19. He has gained experience as a chef in Japan and abroad, including in Tokyo, Hokkaido, France, and Singapore. tsugumi is Mr. Kihara's third restaurant. While keeping a Japanese food base, he offers a highly flexible menu by combining elements of various genres, including his experience as a French chef.
木原 良尚Yoshinao Kihara
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Unagi Komagata Maekawa Marunouchi Branch
鰻 駒形 前川 丸の内店
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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笠原 広一Koichi Kasahara
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He obtained a chef license after experience as a part-time cook. He has been dedicated to unagi (eel) for 40 years.
He was born in 1956 in Tokyo. When he was young, he worked as a part-timer for a restaurant serving eel and other Japanese foods. As the job was fun, he got into this world and obtained a chef license. Since then, he has gained a wide variety of experiences at Japanese restaurants, including eel restaurants for 32 years. Starting 2008, he works for [Unagi Komagata Maekawa] as a chef. Grilling eel is difficult even with 40 years of experience, as proven by the saying, [8 years to master filleting, 8 years to master skewering, and forever to master grilling]. He devotes himself to improving his skill every day.
笠原 広一Koichi Kasahara
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Azabujuban Nikukappo Okadamae
麻布十番肉割烹 岡田前
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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岡田賢一郎 Kenichiro Okada
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Mr. Okada is the creator of numerous popular restaurants and a master chef of meat.
After graduating high school, he got a job at an electronics store. Still, he was grievously disappointed at how little lunch he was offered and resigned after three days. He returned to the yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant, where he had worked part-time during high school and entered the restaurant business. In 1993, he opened Chanto, a creative cuisine restaurant in Shinsaibashi. The restaurant grew dramatically and expanded to Yokohama in 1997. In 1998, he opened Ken's Dining in Nishi-Azabu and became the darling of the times. After that, he opened Innocent Carberry in Nishi-Azabu in 2015, and on February 14 of this year, he opened Okadamae.
岡田賢一郎 Kenichiro Okada
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Mar de Christiano's
マル・デ・クリスチアノ
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Portuguese / Seafood / Wine
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佐藤 幸ニKoji Sato
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Cooking style supported by global experience from Europe to Asia.
He was born in 1974 in Saitama prefecture. Longing for [a professional skill], he entered a cooking school after graduating high school and learned western style cooking. Starting his work at [ANA Hotel] after graduation, 3 years later, he travelled to Italy to pursue further experience. Broadening his experience in France, England and Thailand, he learned cuisines in various countries and took responsibility of sous chef at a restaurant with a star and executive chef at a hotel. Returning to Japan, he learned restaurant designing and management, and opened a Portuguese restaurant [Christiano's] in 2010.
佐藤 幸ニKoji Sato
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Chinese Restaurant RAIKA shi kun shi so
中国料理 礼華 四君子草
- Hibiya/Yurakucho, Tokyo
- Shanghai,Chinese / General / Szechuan / Shanghai
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木村 旭Akira Kimura
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Mr. Akira Kimura enchants his guests with Nouvelle Chinois cuisine and natural vegetarian courses.
Mr. Akira Kimura, the master chef of RAIKA shi kun shi so, was born in Tokyo in 1977. Fascinated by a Chinese chef on a TV cooking show, he decided to become a professional chef. He honed his skills at the restaurant Tsukushiro and Tokyo Dome Hotel in Tokyo, then joined RAIKA. After actively working as the master chef at RAIKA Shinjuku-gyoen branch, he took the current position when the hibiya branch opened in the spring of 2018. His Nouvelle Chinois cuisine has earned a solid reputation. Moreover, as a nutritional herbalist, he offers vegetarian courses that bring out the power of plants. His dishes created by his matured skills attract guests from Japan and abroad.
木村 旭Akira Kimura
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Nidaime Sushi Katsurada Ebisu & Daikanyama Branch
二代目 鮓 桂田 恵比寿・代官山店
- Daikanyama, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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光野 智昭 Tomoaki Mitsuno
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Mr. Mitsuno takes over the skills and will of his predecessor as a professional sushi chef.
He was born in 1976 in Fukuoka. He longs for a job as an artisan who creates something on his own. Because of his love of fish dishes, he decided to become a chef. After gaining experience as a Japanese chef, he was involved in launching "Sushi Katsurada" with the previous owner, Mr. Katsurada, when he was 30 years old. Having worked there for 10 years, he moved to the kappo counter restaurant of a members-only hotel and gained experience as head chef. Upon Mr. Katsurada's retirement, he renamed the restaurant "Nidaime Sushi Katsurada" and took over the post.
光野 智昭 Tomoaki Mitsuno
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Akasaka Shikian Yoetsu
赤坂四季庵よう悦
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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若林 陽悦Yoetsu Wakabayashi
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Mr. Wakabayashi fascinates guests with the fusion of traditional Japanese cooking techniques and international sensibilities.
He was born in 1975 in Akita. Influenced by his family's restaurant business, he naturally pursued a career in the food and beverage industry. After moving to Tokyo, he gained experience at Japanese and Sushi restaurants. In his 30s, he also trained at a Japanese restaurant in New York, U.S.A., for three years. With those experiences, he has been working as the head chef at Akasaka Shikian Yoetsu since November 2019. His cuisine, a fusion of traditional Japanese cooking techniques and international sensibilities, has attracted many culinary connoisseurs.
若林 陽悦Yoetsu Wakabayashi
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Yakitori Miyagawa Otemachi branch
やきとり宮川 大手町店
- Otemachi, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Sake
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柴田 勲Isao Shibata
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In the battleground of restaurants, he is aiming to be the overwhelming No.1 restaurant in the area.
He was born in 1963 in Toyama prefecture. He found that the restaurant field was fun and deep while working a part time job in his school days. After graduating from high school, he trained at a Japanese pub in Tokyo for 7 years, and entered MIYAGAWA Co., Ltd. in 1989. He became the manager of the Otemachi branch when it opened, and managed the whole kitchen. His current goal is to be the overwhelming No.1 restaurant in the battleground of restaurants of Tokyo. He inspects the branches every month, to develop ideas to improve the working environment and operation of his restaurant. He attracts many repeaters with his friendly personality.
柴田 勲Isao Shibata
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Yakatabune Amiko
屋形船 あみ幸（あみこう）
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Yakatabune (houseboat)/Cruise boat,Other
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遠藤 博文Hirofumi Endo
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The chef devotes himself into seeking for dishes better than the exquisite view from the yakatabune (Japanese houseboat).
Though he was originally operating a yakatabune (Japanese houseboat), in his 20's he turned over a new leaf in life and started further training to be able to offer better cuisine for which many guests come back to his yakatabune. Currently he devotes himself into creating menu, not only with tempura, their specialty, but also dishes that are better than the exquisite view from the yakatabune, and spare no effort to using seasonal high-quality ingredients. He is working actively at Amiko bringing out the original tastes of the ingredients, and sticking to using seasonal ingredients.
遠藤 博文Hirofumi Endo
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KINOE
KINOE
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / French / Italian / Wine
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夏目 治樹Haruki Natsume
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Using techniques from Italy, France, and sometimes Japanese cuisine, Mr. Natsume brings out the best in ingredients.
He was born in Tokyo. In elementary school, he went to a teppanyaki restaurant with his family and was impressed by how cool and delicious the food was, which inspired him to pursue a career as a chef. After graduating from culinary school, he joined the Hilton Hotel and gained experience in various kitchens. He later worked at an Italian restaurant before becoming the chef at Tim's NY in Ebisu. Subsequently, he spent 15 years as the head chef at Ricos Kitchen, transforming it into a popular dining spot. In 2015, he opened KINOE, where he serves as the owner-chef.
夏目 治樹Haruki Natsume
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Ginza Cobau Namiki-dori branch
銀座コバウ並木通り店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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小山 展男Nobuo Oyama
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Mr. Oyama warmly welcomes guests and offers sincere hospitality.
Mr. Oyama was born in 1982 in Osaka. When he visited a bar, he felt the pleasure of serving customers, and he entered the restaurant industry at 24. Starting in hotels and lounge bars, he worked and got experience in various genres, including an Italian restaurant, oyster bar, izakaya (Japanese-style pub), ramen shop, and game meat cuisine restaurant. After joining Ginza Cobau, he provides guest-oriented service with the pride and satisfaction of an upscale restaurant.
小山 展男Nobuo Oyama
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