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Wolfgang's Steakhouse Teppan
Wolfgang's Steakhouse Teppan
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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ウルフギャング・ズウィナーZwiener Wolfgang
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Founded an "extraordinary steakhouse" that delights gourmets.
Wolfgang Steakhouse was founded in Manhattan in 2004 by Mr. Wolfgang Zwiener, who has been in prestigious steakhouses in New York for more than 40 years. It quickly became a thriving restaurant for its delicious steaks, which are made with the utmost care. Today, the restaurant is highly popular in New York City, Waikiki, Miami, and Beverly Hills as the "extraordinary steakhouse" to please even the most discerning of palates. The first store in Japan, the Roppongi branch, is the first store outside of the United States.
ウルフギャング・ズウィナーZwiener Wolfgang
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Sushi Nakao
鮨なか尾
- Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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中尾 康高 Yasutaka Nakao
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Mr. Nakao makes sushi using his own unique philosophy and style.
He was born in 1970 in Osaka. Since childhood, he has been dexterous with his hands and likes to make things. After gaining about five years of experience at his first apprenticeship, he visited sushi restaurants in Ginza, Kagurazaka, Aoyama, and other places, where he learned different working methods and ideas. As he continued training, he gradually dreamed of owning his restaurant. In 2020, he opened Sushi Nakao.
中尾 康高 Yasutaka Nakao
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Sushi Kondo
鮨こん藤
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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近藤 元貴Motoki Kondo
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Mr. Kondo wants to provide the four seasons and sophistication through his sushi and the excitement that spreads beyond that.
He was born in 1995 in Tokyo. He has pursued his passion for cooking since childhood. After graduating from culinary school, he refined his skills at the renowned Kyoto restaurant Kyoryori Kinobu for five years to master traditional Japanese cuisine. As a further challenge, he worked at Sushi Yuu in Roppongi, honing his Edo-mae style and techniques. There, he was captivated by the possibilities of sushi and named his own restaurant Sushi Kondo, which opened in January 2024. His creative and delicate cuisine, a fusion of Kyoto cuisine and Edo-mae sushi, has impressed visitors.
近藤 元貴Motoki Kondo
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Crony
Crony（クローニー）
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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春田 理宏Michihiro Haruta
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Up-and-coming chef with reliable skills to sublimate his cutting-edge sense into fine dishes.
He was born in 1987. After graduating from the culinary department in a high school, he started working for a hotel in Fukuoka. At the age of 20, he went to France to have training in Alsace, Perigord, and Province, then worked for [Ledoyen], a restaurant with 3 stars in Paris. After coming back to Japan, he worked for [Quintessence], a restaurant with 3 stars in Tokyo. Then he got interested in Northern European cuisine that started becoming popular, so he went to the Northen Europe to accumulated further experiences at [KADEAU], a restaurant with 1 star in Denmark and [MAAEMO], a restaurant with 2 stars in Norway. After coming back to Japan, he worked as a chef at [Tirpse] and contributed to them to receive 1 star. Since December 2016 he has been a chef at [Crony].
春田 理宏Michihiro Haruta
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Akasaka Sushi Ohtani
赤坂 鮨 大谷
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Sake
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大谷 恵介Keisuke Ohtani
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Mr. Ohtani is an innovative master who uses global techniques to express the aesthetics of Japan through sushi.
He was born in 1979 in Chiba. The inspiration that set him on his culinary journey was the joy of making people happy with food, a feeling he experienced as a child. While showcasing his skills as a chef, he also served as an instructor at a culinary school. After committing fully to becoming a sushi chef, he went to Spain to further hone his techniques. Upon returning to Japan, he took on the prestigious role at the Michelin-starred restaurant Sushi Matsumoto. In June 2023, he opened his own restaurant, Akasaka Sushi Ohtani, named after himself. He is a passionate chef, constantly seeking to create new and exciting flavors.
大谷 恵介Keisuke Ohtani
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Tempura Kitagawa
天ぷら 北川
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sake
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村田 直彦Naohiko Murata
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A Tempura and Sushi master offers a new impression through skills accumulated from the age of 16.
Mr. Murata was born in 1982 in Shizuoka. Raised in a family of sushi chefs, he began his apprenticeship at the age of 16 at his family's. At a Michelin two-star tempura restaurant, he learned the essentials of tempura by watching and learning directly from the master next to the main counter. After that, he thoroughly mastered fish preparation and aging skills at a one-star sushi restaurant. Seeking to explore a different angle from tempura, he honed his unique sensibility in the world of sushi. His dishes are the result of his broad experience and deep inquisitiveness, reflecting his respect for the ingredients and his mastery of cooking.
村田 直彦Naohiko Murata
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Yakiniku Kokon
焼肉古今
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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馬場 祐次Yuji Baba
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Pursuing deliciousness that combines the new appeal of Yakiniku with tradition.
Mr. Yuji Baba was born in 1985 in Saitama. During his school years, he worked part-time in a restaurant, which satisfied and enthused him. He then entered the restaurant industry. In 2010, he founded Dining Kitchen Co. and developed a restaurant business related to Italian and Western food, his area of expertise. With the know-how he has cultivated over ten years in Italian cuisine and three years in the yakiniku industry, he opened Yakiniku Kokon in 2024 as the representative director.
馬場 祐次Yuji Baba
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WAGYU YAKINIKU beef by KOH Hiroo Main Branch
WAGYU YAKINIKU beef by KOH 広尾本店
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Hamburger Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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KOHKOH
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With an experience in a Michelin-listed restaurant, Mr. KOH continues to express New York culture.
He was born in 1977 in Tokyo. Though he worked in the construction industry for years, he changed jobs when he was invited to assist at a newly opened Japanese BBQ restaurant. He wanted to put his all into studying to be the best in the industry, so in 2011 he went to New York by himself. Soon after coming to the United States, he worked at a Japanese BBQ restaurant on Michelin. He studied hard there for 5 years and even became a sous chef. In 2017, after returning to Japan, he opened the beef by KOH, a Japanese BBQ restaurant that offers a taste of New York culture.
KOHKOH
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Sushi -HAN-
すし繁−HAN−
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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渡邉 浩紀Hironori Watanabe
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Mr. Watanabe is an expert Edomae Sushi chef who has been challenged for over 20 years in Hong Kong.
He was born in 1974 in Tochigi. Influenced by his father, who ran a sushi restaurant, he decided to pursue the same career. At the age of 23, after gaining experience in Ginza, he had an opportunity to go to Hong Kong. He started working at Japanese Restaurant Kenjo, a pioneering sushi restaurant. Eventually, he took on the responsibility of a branch store. As a result, he continued to serve the restaurant with excellent skills for 21 years. He returned to Japan in 2018. In January 2024, he started as the head chef at Sushi -HAN-.
渡邉 浩紀Hironori Watanabe
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il Cardinale Ginza Corridor Branch
イルカルディナーレ銀座コリドー店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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?橋 雄Yu Takahashi
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An experienced Italian chef who has delighted people in the Ginza area.
Mr. Takahashi was born in 1982 in Tokyo. He studied hard as a chef at Italian restaurants in Tokyo, mainly in Ginza. After 5 years at SABATINI di Firenze, he gained 4 years of experience as head chef at il Cardinale Ginza Main Branch. He currently shows off his skill at il Cardinale Ginza Corridor Branch. In the corner of an office area where many people come and go, he delights guests who visit the restaurant.
?橋 雄Yu Takahashi
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Sushiya Nobu
すしや宣
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Soba (noodles) / Sake
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皆川 宣央Nobuo Minagawa
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Experience and passion poured into each dish, an endless pursuit of Japanese beauty.
Mr. Minagawa was born in 1983 in Gunma. From an early age, he loved to create things with his own hands, and as he grew up, he became deeply fascinated with the artistry of Japanese cuisine. After eight years of training at a sushi restaurant, he worked at a Japanese cuisine and Unagi (eel) dishes restaurant for ten years, followed by two years honing his skills at a soba specialty restaurant. In 2022, he opened Sushiyab Nobu, offering an original course featuring a wide range of dishes, including sushi, Japanese cuisine, and soba.
皆川 宣央Nobuo Minagawa
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honda Akasaka Branch
honda 赤坂店
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Cookshop / Sake
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奈良 開Kai Nara
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Mr. Nara produces a relaxing time for precious guests.
Having worked at honda in Akasaka for 8 years, he currently serves as manager. He has the J.S.A. SAKE DIPLOMA (Japanese sake sommelier) qualification. With this qualification, he proposes sake and small dishes that go well with it. Every day, he devotes himself to providing his guests with a blissful experience.
奈良 開Kai Nara
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Kiyose Soba Kashiwaya
季寄せ 蕎麦 柏や
- Mitaka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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長田 浩Hiro Osada
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He was fascinated by the idea of working with Japanese cuisine
During his time as a student at culinary college, an older student took him to a Japanese restaurant and showed him what it was like to be a head chef there. He immediately became fascinated by the beautiful work that chefs of Japanese cuisine do. He began working in this area because he wanted to become a teacher of Japanese chefs.
長田 浩Hiro Osada
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Creative Dining La Veranda APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi
創作ダイニングラ・ベランダアパホテル潮見
- Tatsumi/Ariake/Shinkiba, Tokyo
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / General / General / Others
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小野 翔太Shota Ono
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The journey into cooking began with an interest in various industries.
Mr. Ono was born in 1999 in Hyogo. The inspiration to work in the food industry came from a desire, during his time at an agricultural high school, to experience the entire process from production to processing and sales, known as the sixth industrialization. After graduating from culinary school, he spent a year in vegetable production and processing in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata, which UNESCO recognized as a Creative City of Gastronomy. He then worked at a French restaurant in Tokyo before joining his current company. He left the company temporarily to help his mentor, a chef, with the opening of a restaurant in France and then returned to Japan. He is currently active at APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi.
小野 翔太Shota Ono
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SPICE LAB TOKYO
SPICE LAB TOKYO
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / Indian / General / French
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Tejas SovaniTejas Sovani
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An up-and-coming chef from India who has worked in some of the world's most famous restaurants.
Mr. Tejas Sovani studied at "noma" in Copenhagen and has worked as a sous executive chef at luxury hotels "The Oberoi" and "AMAN" in India. With the flexible sensibility and solid skills accumulated at restaurants around the world, he freely uses spices to create delicate and original dishes. He pursues elegant, gastronomic modern Indian cuisine out of an extraordinary passion for cooking, where he says, "Established concepts create nothing."
Tejas SovaniTejas Sovani
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Koukian
香季庵
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Beef Steak
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鷲尾 力人Rikihito Washio
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Mr. Washio produces an extraordinary time to enjoy creative Japanese cuisine and drinks.
He was born in Tokyo. Growing up watching his parents running an izakaya (Japanese-style pub), he naturally entered the culinary world. He was fascinated by the depth of Japanese cuisine, which makes the most of the richness of Japanese ingredients. After working at his parents' izakaya, he joined Koukian. His skillful technique of bringing out the best seasonal ingredients captivates his guests.
鷲尾 力人Rikihito Washio
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Shabu-shabu & Sushi Hassan
しゃぶしゃぶ・すし 八山
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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小林 裕貴Yuuki Kobayashi
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Grew up watching his father's back, Mr. Kobayashi also decided to pursue a career in food.
He was born in 1979 in Niigata. He became familiar with cooking from an early age because of his father's influence. After moving to Tokyo with his father, who worked there, he began pursuing his culinary career earnestly. In Tokyo, he trained at several Kaiseki restaurants for several years and honed his skills. While respecting traditional techniques, he always incorporates new ideas to provide dishes that surprise and impress his guests. As head chef at Hassan since 2021, he creates dishes that bring out the best in the ingredients.
小林 裕貴Yuuki Kobayashi
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Sushi Kazumasa
鮨一正
- Shibuya East Exit/Miyamasuzaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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渡邉 敏章Toshiaki Watanabe
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Mr. Watanabe steps forward with his skills and ambition.
He was born in 1991 in Saitama. As a student, he discovered the appeal of Japanese food through a part-time job at a sushi restaurant and was drawn to its depth. After graduating from high school, he began training in Japanese cuisine. He spent ten years honing his skills as a sushi chef at several sushi restaurants. Then, he joined his current company because he sympathized with the representative's personality and management philosophy. In 2022, he was in charge of Sushi Kazumasa at the same time as it opened.
渡邉 敏章Toshiaki Watanabe
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Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Kichijoji Branch
旭川成吉思汗 大黒屋 吉祥寺店
- Kichijoji, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Beer
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柴田 宏和Hirokazu Shibata
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Following his parents' footsteps, Mr. Shibata entered the rewarding world of the food and beverage industry.
He was born in 2001 in Hokkaido. Developed an interest in the culinary world after seeing his parents working in a restaurant. Since then, he nurtured a deep admiration for the world of cooking and decided to follow the same path. Graduated from Hakodate Culinary School and began as part-time staff when the Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Hakodate Goryokaku Branch opened. He became interested in the charm of Jingisukan, customer service, and how to approach meat, leading him to join the company as a full-time employee.
柴田 宏和Hirokazu Shibata
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RRR Kobe Beef & Wine Otemachi
RRR Kobebeef&Wine otemachi
- Otemachi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Steak / Wine
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大和田 龍之介Ryunosuke Owada
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Mr. Owada is creating new landscapes in Roppongi's French cuisine with charming dishes that blend the classic and modern.
Mr. Owada was born in 1988 in Chiba Prefecture. Growing up watching his father, who was a French chef, he aimed to walk the same path. After graduating high school, he went to France, where he became accustomed to the food and culture of that country. He then studied under the chef Mr. Koji Watanabe at the famous Tokyo restaurant L'ecrin Ginza. After working in several restaurants, such as Quintessence in Kitashinagawa, Marche de Jyuban in Azabu-Juban, Le Bistro, and 336ebisu in Ebisu, he currently works at RRR Kobe Beef & Wine Otemachi.
大和田 龍之介Ryunosuke Owada
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