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Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Hakata Branch
博多もつ鍋 やま中 博多店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Sake
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冨永 隆二Ryuji Tominaga
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Mr. Tominaga conveys the ideas and techniques he has cultivated to his successors and maintains high-quality flavor at this long-standing restaurant.
Mr. Tominaga was born in 1969 in Saga and came to Fukuoka for his higher education. Although he had never eaten Motsunabe (offal hotpot) before then, he was captivated by the outfits at Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka and joined as a part-time hall staff. After that, he started his career as a chef while working other jobs. At the time, motsunabe was not very well known, but he worked hard to convey how delicious it was. He focused on honing his skills and was also involved in restaurant launches. As restaurant administrator and manager, he supervises all branches.
冨永 隆二Ryuji Tominaga
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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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SHISHA LOUNGE MARRAKECH
シーシャラウンジマラケシュ
- Tenjin, Fukuoka
- Dining Bar,Dining bar
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佐藤あゆみAyumi Sato
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This restaurant provides enjoyable meals with excellent customer service, from Western to Middle Eastern cuisine.
Ms. Sato was born in Fukuoka. Her motto is "Providing every dish with careful preparation by hand." That drives her to work on everything from snacks that go well with alcoholic beverages to solidly made food and dessert. Her restaurant serves an unending variety of cuisine with a Western base, including Middle Eastern cuisine. The food itself creates the atmosphere of the restaurant. To provide delicious and highly satisfying food to customers, she uses her skills every day to charm guests with carefully made food.
佐藤あゆみAyumi Sato
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Mizutaki Ryotei Hakata Hanamidori Tenjin Branch
水たき料亭 博多華味鳥 天神店
- Imaizumi, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / Chicken / Oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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河津 善陽Yoshiharu Kawatsu
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Hanamidori Chicken, developed with the utmost care and attention to detail.
The history of Hanamitori began in 1949 when Mr. Yoshiharu Kawatsu, who was in charge of wholesale at a chicken wholesaler called Torizen in the Yoshizuka shopping street in eastern Hakata, opened a restaurant on the second floor of his store. While selling chicken, he encountered Mizutaki through relationships with a number of restaurants. Realizing that the secret to the delicious taste of Mizutaki was in the chicken itself, Hanamidori chicken was born with a unique breeding and feeding method. The nutritious soup is made with fresh chicken and mineral water using a particular recipe.
河津 善陽Yoshiharu Kawatsu
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Sushisho Fukuoka Branch
すし笑 福岡店
- Daimyo, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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山元 慎Makoto Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto serves sushi with heart and soul with over 20 years of experience, driven by a childhood yearning.
He was born in 1985 in Miyazaki. As a child, he often went to sushi restaurants with his family for birthdays and other occasions, which inspired him to become a sushi chef. After four years of training in Miyazaki and 18 years of training in Tokyo, Ginza, and Roppongi, he took up his current position. He has a strong desire to please his customers based on his childhood memories, and he always tries to provide thoughtful cuisine and hospitality while using his more than 20 years of experience as a sushi chef.
山元 慎Makoto Yamamoto
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Raisin d'Or
レザン・ドール
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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手塚 卓良Takayoshi Tezuka
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Experience at restaurants with stars led him to the exquisite flavor.
He was born in Tochigi in 1975. Graduating from a culinary school in Tokyo, he learned the basic knowledge at [Le Poireau] in Omotesando, and learned from Chef Kikuchi at [Le Bourguignon] in Nishi Azabu. His passion for the authentic cuisine moved him to France to deepen his experience. After 4 years at a 3-star restaurant [Jardin des Sens] and 2-star [Alexandre], he became Chef at [Raisin d'Or] in 2011.
手塚 卓良Takayoshi Tezuka
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Fukusensou
福泉操
- Yanagawa/Omuta/Chikugo, Fukuoka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Unagi (eel) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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谷口 優作Yuusaku Taniguchi
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Mr. Taniguchi is a chef who delights many people in Yanagawa, a famous eel place.
He is a chef at Fukusensou. A part-time job at a Chinese restaurant in high school inspired him to enter the restaurant industry. After working as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in a hotel, he joined Fukusensou. Since joining the company, he experienced from sauce making to quality control of eels. Currently, in charge of overall management, he is entertaining many people in Yanagawa, well known for its eel.
谷口 優作Yuusaku Taniguchi
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Cafe Marugo
cafe MARUGO（カフェ・マルゴ）
- Yakuin, Fukuoka
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Cake / Ice Cream / Coffee
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白石 泰隆Yasutaka Shiraishi
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From a part time job to the coffee business.
Through a part time job at his aunt's friend's shop, he learned the depth of the coffee world, and chose it as his path. Afterwards, he trained at a few cafes and in November 2010 opened "cafe MARUGO," which he runs now.
白石 泰隆Yasutaka Shiraishi
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TEPPANYAKI 10 FUKUOKA
TEPPANYAKI 10 FUKUOKA
- Daimyo, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Cake / Wine
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菊地 大二郎Daijiro Kikuchi
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Mr. Kikuchi is a teppanyaki master who puts excitement and passion on a plate and brings a smile to people's faces.
He was born in 1991 in Saitama. Since childhood, he has admired chefs who have appeared in the media and cultivated a passion for food. He was particularly captivated by Teppanyaki's unique presentation, which led him to pursue a career in the cooking industry. In 2023, he was appointed the company's general chef for the Kyushu area and the chef at TEPPANYAKI 10 FUKUOKA. He has also appeared in various media to convey the charm of Teppanyaki. With the motto of "smile for thriving business," he brings joy and surprise to many people.
菊地 大二郎Daijiro Kikuchi
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Jukusei-zushi Koshiro
熟成鮨 光史郎
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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菅 浩一郎Koichiro Suga
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A chef who started a Sushi chef career after experiencing traditional Japanese cuisine.
Mr. Koichiro Suga was born in 1972 in Fukuoka Prefecture. He jumped into the food and beverage industry as he was interested in cooking. He started his career at a Japanese restaurant. After that, he improved his skills at ryokans (Japanese-style hotels), hotels, and traditional Japanese cuisine restaurants. Although he has been focusing on Japanese dishes, he also has been studying sushi. At 37, he started working at Tshubakitei in Hotel De Shiki in Kurume City. He then became a manager. After working for about 8 years, he left the company. In December 2017, he opened his own restaurant, Jukusei-zushi Koshiro, as the head chef.
菅 浩一郎Koichiro Suga
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Kairi
櫂里
- Nakasu, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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河野 純Jun Kawano
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Growing up close to the world of cooking led to the decision to become a chef at age 15.
Mr. Kawano was born in 1983 in Fukuoka Prefecture. His parents worked in the food industry, so he grew up close to the world of cooking. He started on the path of becoming a chef after graduating from junior high school, when he began working at several kappo (casual course-style Japanese cuisine) restaurants to brush up on his skills, including the long-established Japanese restaurant Nadaman. At its opening in 2020, he became the head chef of Kairi. He has created an exquisite menu for the restaurant, with dishes such as their signature sushi and teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) made with premium ingredients. It has garnered attention from many people thanks to the ingredient selection and gorgeous presentation, laid out in a manner that can only be seen in Japanese cooking.
河野 純Jun Kawano
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Sushi Gyoten
鮨行天
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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行天 健二Kenji Gyoten
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Born in a family running a sushi restaurant, he finally decided to make a living from sushi.
He was born in 1982 in Yamaguchi. Sushi was a part of his life since he was small, as his grandfather was a sushi chef. But he was not sure if a sushi chef was the right occupation for him, so at the age of 18 he had a trip to New Zealand to find himself. After making the final decision to make a living from sushi, at the age of 21 he started training at a renowned restaurant in Tokyo. In 2009, he opened a restaurant in his hometown, Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi. In 2012, the restaurant was relocated to Fukuoka. In 2014, the restaurant won 3 stars which was given to only 2 restaurants including his one.
行天 健二Kenji Gyoten
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Kai Sya
膾炙
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak / Wine
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伊藤 保将Yasumasa Ito
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After studying meat for a year at a butcher store, Mr. Ito opened a restaurant specializing in beef.
He was born in 1979 in Fukuoka. He loves to make people happy and was influenced by his mother, an excellent cook, to become a chef. After graduating from Nakamura Culinary School, he worked at a Chinese restaurant in Kagawa Prefecture for 3 years and at a Chinese restaurant in Fukuoka Prefecture for 2 years, where he also served as the restaurant manager. After that, he spent 1-year studying meat at a butcher store while preparing to start his own business. In 2009, he opened Kai Sya and became the owner and proprietor.
伊藤 保将Yasumasa Ito
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Motsukou
もつ幸
- Kawabata/Gion, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / Nabe (hot pot) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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松尾 一豪Kazuhide Matsuo
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Growing up in a hotpot restaurant as his playground, he has craftsmanship in his blood.
Mr. Matsuo was born in Fukuoka in 1976. He took over running his parents' restaurant [Motsukou], where he used to play as a child. He joined the family business after graduating from a university, with plans for taking over. Since then he runs the restaurant with his mother, preserving the taste of his predecessor's Offal Hotpot.
松尾 一豪Kazuhide Matsuo
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illimité
illimité
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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中川 巧Takumi Nakagawa
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Trained at a Michelin-starred restaurant, Mr. Nakagawa returned to his hometown, Fukuoka, fully prepared.
He was born in 1994 in Fukuoka. Since elementary school, he dreamed of working in the culinary world. In 2015, he began his career as a chef in Ginza, Tokyo, where he trained at the Michelin 3-star French restaurant Quintessence. After his apprenticeship, he moved to l'equateur. In 2023, he was appointed head chef at Equateur Plus. He then moved to the French restaurant illimité, which opened in June 2024, where he is currently the head chef.
中川 巧Takumi Nakagawa
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Tanka Main Branch
たんか 本店
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Gyutan (beef tongue) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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津田 武史Takeshi Tsuda
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Following in his parents' footsteps, he always creates cuisine that brings a smile to his customers' faces
Born in 1973 in Fukuoka Prefecture. His family owned and operated a restaurant that sparked his interest in natural ingredients and the culinary arts. In gratitude to his parents, and in admiration of their lifelong work, he aspired to become a chef himself. He trained at numerous restaurants in his hometown of Fukuoka. In 2010, he joined the Tanka Main Branch, where he works day in and day out to bring smiles to his customers' faces. He currently mans the kitchen, and is constantly in search of new flavors.
津田 武史Takeshi Tsuda
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Wolfgang's Steakhouse Fukuoka
ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス 福岡店
- Sumiyoshi, Fukuoka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Wine
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田山 欣彦Yoshihiko Tayama
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Mr. Tayama takes great care in the quality, aging, and grilling of his food and gives guests moments of supreme bliss.
He was born in Osaka in 1976. Influenced by his father, who was a chef, he naturally pursued a career in the culinary field. He studied intensely at French and Italian restaurants in hotels for nine years and showed off his skills at house weddings and cafes. After joining Wolfgang's Steak House Osaka in 2015, he was appointed head chef of the Fukuoka branch in 2019 because of his solid culinary skills and leadership abilities that live up to the name of the high-class restaurant. In his daily work, he keeps the "taste of the finest steakhouses that impress even gourmets," which originated in New York.
田山 欣彦Yoshihiko Tayama
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Taishabu to Nihonshu Satsuki
鯛しゃぶと日本酒 皐月
- Ohori/Ropponmatsu/Sakurazaka, Fukuoka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sake
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木下 智揮Tomoki Kinoshita
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Mr. Kinoshita serves the finest sea bream shabu-shabu available as a specialty restaurant.
He was born in 1991 in Kumamoto. After training at the Tenjin Main Branch, he now works at Satsuki. In a calm atmosphere, he treats visitors with exquisite sea bream sashimi and shabu-shabu nabe, which can only be available at a specialty restaurant.
木下 智揮Tomoki Kinoshita
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Korean Restaurant Bariton
韓国食堂 バリトン
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
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カルロスCarlos
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He entertains the guests with his show-like performances.
Carlos, from Spain, is actively working as a chef at [Ganso Tonbee JR HAKATA CITY branch]. His show-like performances stimulate the five senses of the guests. His performances, filled with a live feeling, make full use of an iron griddle and sounds, aromas, and tastes to amuse the visitors.
カルロスCarlos
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Hitsumabushi Japanese Cuisine Bincho Nakasu-kawabata branch
ひつまぶし和食備長 中洲川端店
- Kawabata/Gion, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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小川 浩次郎Kojiro Ogawa
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He had a dream of becoming a chef as a child. After a long period of training and experience, his dream came true.
He was born in Fukuoka in 1981. His fascination towards cooking started after he read a manga about a sushi chef when he was an elementary school kid. Later, he decided to become a chef after watching a chef on a TV program. After graduating from school, he was trained at several well-established restaurants, and learned cooking techniques and how to judge ingredients. These restaurants include a well-established traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant of Kyoto [Nanzenji Hyotei], and [Teianryo Negami] and [Sushi to Wa no Shoku Seikichi] of Fukuoka. In 2013 he started working for [Bincho Co., Ltd.], demonstrating his skills at [Hitsumabushi Japanese Cuisine Bincho Nakasu-kawabata branch].
小川 浩次郎Kojiro Ogawa
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