441 - 460 of 1760 chefs
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GION Yamaneko
GION 山根子
- Gion, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi
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Ms. Izumi is the owner who proposes unique pairings based on her deep knowledge of sake.
She was born in Kyoto. Fascinated by the depth of sake, with its various flavors and aromas, she entered the restaurant business. In 2023, she opened GION Yamaneko as an owner. Since she is a sake expert and used to manage a shochu bar, she has extensive knowledge of pairing with food. She is also a certified senior koji (rice molt) specialist and is familiar with fermented foods, koji foods, and beverages, which is why she is planning to make homemade doburoku (unrefined sake) and amazake (sweet rice drink) at the bar.
泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi
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Genghis Khan Hitsujikai no Mise "Itadakimasu"
ジンギスカン羊飼いの店『いただきます。』
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Local Japanese Cuisine / Hokkaido Cuisine
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中島 康晴Yasuharu Nakajima
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Yasuharu Nakajima serves up Hokkaido soul food using only the finest ingredients sourced from the very same island he calls home.
Although he was born in Kyoto on April 12th, 1961, Yasuharu Nakajima moved to Sapporo when he was just 100 days old. His first encounter with the restaurant business was when he got a job in one while still a student, although he then went on to work in an unrelated sector for many years. However, Genghis Khan, Hokkaido's soul food, managed to bring him back to the culinary world. Nakajima wanted to open a restaurant that specialized in Hokkaido-bred lamb, so he decided his first step would be to raise his own sheep. Over a period of years, he slowly built up his flock until nine years later in 2012, when he was finally able to open his restaurant, Genghis Khan Hitsujikai no Mise "Itadakimasu". As an adult who has a responsibility towards food, Nakajima also runs projects to strengthen ties with children.
中島 康晴Yasuharu Nakajima
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GRAND HOURS TENJIN
GRAND HOURS 天神
- Watanabe Dori, Fukuoka
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Cocktail
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上村 秀孝Hidetaka Uemura
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Bringing out the best of the ingredients, Mr. Uemura charms the guests with a special moment.
He was born in 1981 in Fukuoka. In the more than 20 years of cooking since becoming a chef, he has met many ingredients and their producers and learned about the passion of the producers for their ingredients. They are constantly striving, through trial and error, to sublimate these ingredients into better dishes using their own skills and knowledge. As a chef, he stands as a bridge between customers, ingredients, and producers.
上村 秀孝Hidetaka Uemura
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Sushi Kinari
鮨 生成り
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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山崎 貴勝Takato Yamasaki
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Fascinated by Kanazawa, Mr. Yamasaki is striving forward as a sushi chef/owner in a new place.
He was born in 1987 in Kochi. He decided to go into the culinary arts after graduating from high school to try something new that suited him. He trained for four years at a Japanese restaurant in Rome, Italy, which was run by a ryotei in Asakusa. When he was still unsure whether to become independent in the difficult situation of the Corona disaster, he was approached by Mr. Tanaka, the owner of Katamachi Koryori Sho, a sushi restaurant in Katamachi, Kanazawa City. After working under Mr. Tanaka for three years since 2021, he moved to Kanazawa, attracted by the city and its people. In 2024, he opened Sushi Kinari.
山崎 貴勝Takato Yamasaki
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Sakanaya Uosei
さかなや魚清
- Numazu, Shizuoka
- Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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佐藤 晃成Terunari Sato
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Mr. Sato is a young third-generation, handling everything from fish selection to cooking, who has honed his skills on the sea.
He was born in 1989 in Shizuoka. After graduating high school, he entered a culinary school in the prefecture and obtained a cooking license. Learned the basics of Japanese cuisine in the kitchen of a ryokan (Japanese inn), then worked as a head chef on a large pelagic purse seiner for ten years. In 2023, he took over Sakanaya Uosei, which has been in business since his grandfather's generation.
佐藤 晃成Terunari Sato
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Itamae Yakiniku Ikko Sennichimae Branch
板前焼肉一光 千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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The skill acquired through years of experience in running a butcher shop. Never compromising on truly delicious meat.
He is from Hyogo. With a love for eating, he entered the culinary world from a hotel kitchen. After honing his skills at French restaurants in Ashiya and several yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants, he desired to further explore high-quality meats. At the age of 30, he started running a butcher shop. He dedicated 15 years to selecting meat and sales. In 2018, by fate, he joined Itamae Yakiniku Ikko. Currently, he approaches the purchase of high-quality meat with a discerning eye and strives to make guests even more satisfied.
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Koromo Sushi
築地 挙母鮨
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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星野 秀幸Hideyuki Hoshino
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Please, casually enjoy sushi in Tsukiji, where seasonal flavors from around the country gather.
Born in 1978 in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. He is now a manager of this restaurant. He grew interested in the food service industry thanks to his experience working part-time at a high-end sushi restaurant. Upon graduating, he entered the sushi world and honed his skills at sushi restaurants across Japan, including ones in Toyota City and Tsukiji, Tokyo. During that time, he met this restaurant's owner, who had a great love for Tsukiji, and decided to open a restaurant in Tsukiji - the place where seasonal fish from around the country gather. They opened up this restaurant in 2018 under the name "Koromo," which is the old name of Toyota City, where both he and the owner are from. He is committed to serving up the true flavor and spirit of authentic Edo-style sushi.
星野 秀幸Hideyuki Hoshino
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Yakiniku Tamanoya
やきにく 玉乃屋
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine
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佐藤 優花Yuuka Sato
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Ms. Sato provides the finest Japanese beef and space to let customers enjoy delicious meat to the fullest.
Ms. Sato was born in 1991 in Shimane, the restaurant manager of Yakiniku Tamanoya. Started her career in the food industry because of her passion for providing a sense of joy and relaxation through food. After initially working for a company in Osaka, she switched to the restaurant business to fulfill her desire to provide an exceptional dining experience. Since taking on the manager role at Yakiniku Tamanoya in 2021, she meticulously ensures the meat's quality daily. She is dedicated to providing the best service possible, allowing her guests to enjoy the finest quality meat with utmost satisfaction. Her attentive and warm hospitality has evoked rave reviews.
佐藤 優花Yuuka Sato
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Hida Beef Bone Takayama Ramen Matsuri
飛騨牛骨高山ラーメン祭
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Tonkotsu Ramen (pork broth ramen)
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大野 勝也Katsuya Ono
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Seeking the ultimate ramen that will bring a smile to anyone's face.
Attracted by the work of a chef, who can see guests' happy faces up close, Mr. Ono entered the culinary world. At Matsuri, which opened in March 2021, he displays his skills as restaurant head and works hard to make a restaurant with more and more customer smiles.
大野 勝也Katsuya Ono
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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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Oryori Kifune
御料理 貴船
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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中川 清一Seiichi Nakagawa
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His passion for frequenting restaurants turned into a profession, and now he eagerly learns everything he can about new flavors and techniques.
He was born in 1968 in Ishikawa Prefecture. He got his start by taking on a job at a hotel in his home of Kanazawa after graduating from vocational school. While picking up experience in bartending and waiting tables at the hotel, he also learned about catering banquets and working in the kitchen with Japanese cuisine. After that, he went on to develop his skills further at different restaurants around Kanazawa, where he worked with traditional Japanese cuisine, as well as newer interpretations of Japanese food. He then went on to open Oryori Kifune in 2008. He loves to travel around to eat delicious food, and once he hears about a good restaurant he will go there, no matter how far, to try the food and develop his palate.
中川 清一Seiichi Nakagawa
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Karen Kagoshima Branch
華蓮鹿児島店
- Tenmonkan/Bayside, Kagoshima
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / General
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山下 竜吾Ryugo Yamashita
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Mr. Ryugo Tamashita brings delicious ingredients from Kagoshima to his guests' table.
He was born in 1976 in Kagoshima Prefecture. He's always been interested in cooking ever since he was little, and as years went by, his love for food increased. After graduating from high school, he was hired by A-Coop Kagoshima Inc. Then, he decided to become a chef and joined [Shoku no Oasis Zino], which is directly managed by the JA Kagoshima Prefectural Economic Foundation of Agricultural Cooperatives, to polish his skills. In 2017, he moved to [Karen Kagoshima Branch] managed by the same foundation. He is working in the kitchen every day with the sole purpose of bringing to his customers' table all the delicious ingredients from Kagoshima making the most of their flavor.
山下 竜吾Ryugo Yamashita
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Miyazaki Beef Yakiniku Matsushin
宮崎牛焼肉 松心
- Higashi-Dori/Doyama, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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松尾 利章Toshiaki Matsuo
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With skill and taste cultivated in the world of Japanese food, Mr. Matsuo brings out the appeal of Miyazaki beef.
Mr. Matsuo is a native of Toyonaka in Osaka. After graduating from a cooking school, he trained in Japanese cooking at traditional Japanese restaurants, ryokan inns and high-class Japanese restaurants. He polished his skills in Japanese food for 20 years and, at the same time, cultivated his eye for inspecting ingredients. After working in the dining industry, he opened his own Japanese restaurant in Nakatsu. In the 8th year of his career, he encountered Miyazaki beef and fell in love with its high-quality meat and flavors. Because of this, he determined to open his own Miyazaki beef restaurant Matsushin in 2020. From his experiences when he was young, he was passionate about providing really delicious and inexpensive food that he wanted customers to eat. So with his restaurant, he provides Miyazaki beef he carefully selected at reasonable prices.
松尾 利章Toshiaki Matsuo
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Shellfish, Shrimp and Crab
貝と海老そして蟹
- Namba, Osaka
- Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Mediterranean
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中村 宏Hiroshi Nakamura
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The daily goal is to entertain and satisfy guests.
Mr. Nakamura was born in 1981 in Nagano. He aspired to become a chef in high school through a part-time job at a major restaurant chain. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, he started his career as an Italian chef. After that, he experienced various genres, such as Spanish bars, and became independent in 2013. He and his wife keep the restaurant open today to entertain and satisfy guests.
中村 宏Hiroshi Nakamura
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Ebisu Shoten Minami 4 Nishi 3
恵美須商店 南4西3
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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齋藤 力虎Taiga Saito
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Mr. Saito has a passionate and curious mind for food. A young chef who manages a lively restaurant.
He was born in 1998 in Hokkaido. Having worked in restaurants with chefs in various genres, such as Chinese, Japanese, French, and Italian, he has learned varied food knowledge and techniques. That led him to feel the joy of cooking, and he started walking the path of cuisine. He also has experience working as a manager in a yakitori grilled chicken restaurant. With the motto "taking good care of employees leads to good customer service," he tries to create a restaurant where employees and customers can feel comfortable.
齋藤 力虎Taiga Saito
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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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Choi Oden Shinjuku Main Branch
ちょいおでん新宿本店
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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佐藤 敬Takashi Sato
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Experienced as a chef at prestigious hotels and overseas. A chef who continues to attract guests.
Mr. Sato was born in 1958 in Tokyo. He has experienced various genres, mainly Japanese food, including Hotel New Otani, where he has worked for 13 years. He has worked not only in Japan but also as a chef in Singapore. He has been with CANVAS Inc. since around 2017 and now works at Choi Oden Shinjuku Main Branch. With his experience entertaining many guests at prestigious hotels and abroad, he continues to charm guests over the counter.
佐藤 敬Takashi Sato
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Konamon-dokoro Mitsukuni Ura-namba Branch
粉もん處 光圀 裏なんば店
- Namba, Osaka
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Yakisoba (fried noodle)
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松崎 健一郎Kenichiro Matsuzaki
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The diverse menu is the result of Mr. Matsuzaki's own experience and attention to detail.
He was born in Osaka. Since the time he worked for a textile manufacturer, he has visited many restaurants as an okonomiyaki and ramen geek. After that, he transformed into the world of food and beverage. While managing an okonomiyaki restaurant at a company, he met the owner of the current restaurant. The owner invited him, and he is now working as a chef at Konamon-dokoro Mitsukuni Ura-namba Branch. The diverse menu is all made with great confidence. It is filled with his commitment based on his experience working at an okonomiyaki restaurant and a noodle factory.
松崎 健一郎Kenichiro Matsuzaki
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CHIKICHIKI Temma Branch
CHIKICHIKI 天満店
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Wine
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大倉 祥幸Yoshiyuki Okura
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With a quiet passion and a wealth of experience, Mr. Okura offers a dish made with the utmost attention to "grilling."
He was born in 1985 in Okayama. A part-time job in a restaurant, which he began while still a student, defined his destiny. After graduation, he once found a job in another industry. Still, his passion for the restaurant industry never cooled, and he took up the challenge again. For ten years, he honed his skills at a major yakitori chain restaurant, gaining a wide range of experience in everything from serving to cooking. Currently, he works as a Yakishi (expert in grilling) at CHIKICHIKI Temma Branch. It is his greatest pleasure to hear his guests say, "I'd like another one," as he carefully grills skewers daily.
大倉 祥幸Yoshiyuki Okura
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Daigomi
醍醐味
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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明野 孝志Takashi Akeno
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Mr. Akeno has developed skills and a deep love for ingredients to take his cooking to the next level.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. His parents owned a yakitori restaurant, and his admiration for his father's cooking inspired him to become a chef. After graduating from Hana Culinary College, he began training at a kappo restaurant serving fugu (blowfish) and unagi (eel), both of which require particular skills in Japanese cuisine. Under the tough environment, he continued to hone his culinary skills. In 2007, he joined the current company. Keeping up his hard work and passion, he became the head chef of Daigomi in 2022.
明野 孝志Takashi Akeno
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