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Nikuju Hokusai
肉重北斎
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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長谷川 竜介Ryusuke Hasegawa
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Mr. Hasegawa assists guests in making good memories with friendly service and smiles.
He was born in 1978 in Kyoto. After working in the education industry for a long time, he became the manager of Nikuju Hokusai in April 2024 by chance. The restaurant aims to serve food within five minutes as a "fast food restaurant of Nikuju." However, that is certainly not the only thing he values. He also cares about communicating with guests and is good at capturing their needs instantly. With his experience, he is dedicated to providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
長谷川 竜介Ryusuke Hasegawa
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Kyonomachi Umeda Branch
京の町 梅田店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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松山 秀一Hidekazu Matsuyama
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If you forget your gratitude, you won't be able to meet delicious ingredients.
Mr. Matsuyama is from Osaka. He has been involved in cooking for 45 years and has gained experience in various genres and many cuisines such as Japanese, Western, and Italian. Now, he is working hard to provide dishes that will please his customers by utilizing his experience and repeating trial and error in creative cuisine based on Kyoto cuisine.
松山 秀一Hidekazu Matsuyama
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Sushi no Ma
鮨の間
- Okaido/Gintengai, Ehime
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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野間 美枝Mie Noma
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Ms. Noma has accumulated determination since she was a teenager and entered the world of chefs, pursuing the same dream as her husband.
She was born in Ehime. Upon marrying the owner-chef, with whom she had been dating since high school, she decided to become the proprietress. She had been a hairdresser but entered the world of chefs to share her husband's dream of being a chef. With the eye, spirit, and concern for customer service she has acquired in her more than 10 years as a hairdresser, she handles various tasks from the kitchen to serving customers. With the "eye, spirit, and concern" for customer service that she has acquired over 10 years as a hairdresser, she handles a wide range of tasks from the kitchen to serving customers. Her warm smile and friendly atmosphere make her a popular proprietress at Sushi no Ma, and many regular customers keep coming back to the restaurant.
野間 美枝Mie Noma
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Miyajimazushi Maimon
宮島鮨まいもん
- Hatsukaichi/Otake, Hiroshima
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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原田直幸Naoyuki Harada
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Mr. Harada offers a "luxurious time" with the finest ingredients.
He was born in 1994 in Hiroshima. After graduating from culinary school, he worked for the world-famous "Al che-cciano", an Italian restaurant group. He returned to Hiroshima in 2015 with the opening of Miyajima Bocca Al-che-cciano, the predecessor of Miyajimazushi Maimon. He worked as a sous chef and manager at the restaurant. When it closed, he went to Kanazawa to learn sushi. In 2020, he was appointed as manager with the opening of Miyajimazushi Maimon. He pursues genre-defying deliciousness with the techniques he has gained in Italian cuisine and sommelier knowledge.
原田直幸Naoyuki Harada
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Uni Senmonten Yoichiya Jikka Branch
うに専門店世壱屋 余市実家店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Kaisendon (seafood bowl),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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石川 晴希Haruki Ishikawa
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Mr. Ishikawa delivers moments of bliss to guests with a commitment to deliciousness.
He was born in 1991 in Hokkaido. Influenced by his father, who was a chef, he decided to work in a restaurant. Started his career at Otaru Narutoya, a restaurant specializing in karaage (deep-fried chicken) in Otaru City. Then, he moved to the Yoichiya Jikka Branch in 2022. He is currently the branch manager and welcomes visitors daily with his passion for Yoichi, where he was born and raised.
石川 晴希Haruki Ishikawa
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Unagi-ka Shibafuku-ya
うなぎ家 しば福や
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Donburi (rice bowl) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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柴田 哲滝Satoru Shibata
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He went from observing his father who was farming eel, to entering the cooking field.
He was born in 1972 in Aichi prefecture. Observing his father who was an eel farmer, he was fascinated with eels and eel cuisine. Though he worked once as a foreman in the construction industry, he left the industry to start training as a chef in 2003 at [Sumiyaki Unafuji] in Nagoya. After working as its master chef and manager, he went independent and finally opened [Unagi-ka Shibafuku-ya].
柴田 哲滝Satoru Shibata
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Teppan French aboz
鉄板焼とフレンチのお店 aboz
- Asato/ Sakaemachi Market, Okinawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / French
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生盛豊Yutaka Seimori
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Mr. Seimori charms customers with his bold and delicate French cooking skills that delight all 5 senses.
He has gained many experiences as a chef since the age of 16. He has experience in various genres and has studied hard in multiple fields, including Western restaurants, iron-griddled cuisine, and pastries. In addition, he deepened his knowledge of and sharpened his skills in Japanese sake and wine for 2 years as a bartender. He is an explorer who is obsessed with both food and sake. He is a brilliant chef who has participated in national content for cooking competitions as a representative of Okinawa. Currently, he serves "Teppan French Cuisine," a fusion of iron-griddled cooking and French food, which charms visitors to the restaurant.
生盛豊Yutaka Seimori
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Japanese cuisine Saga SUN MEMBERS Kyoto Saga
日本料理嵯峨 サンメンバーズ京都嵯峨
- Sagano/Uzumasa, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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竹内 千秋Chiaki Takeuchi
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Influenced by Mr. Takeuchi's father, a carpenter, he wanted to have a profession.
He was born in 1983 in Tokushima. Influenced by his father, who is a carpenter, he wanted to learn a vocational skill. Plus, the fact that the manager of his part-time job used to work with Japanese cuisine made him long want to become a Japanese cuisine chef himself in the future. After graduating from school, he became a chef and trained at [XIV Naruto] and had his experiences working for private restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka. Then he became the sous-chef of Japanese cuisine at several restaurants, including [XIV Kyoto Yase Rikyu]. In June 2018, he became the head chef of [SUN MEMBERS Kyoto Saga] until the present.
竹内 千秋Chiaki Takeuchi
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SINGAPORE CUISINE SINKIES
SINGAPORE CUISINE SINKIES
- Shibuya East Exit/Miyamasuzaka, Tokyo
- Asia,Other Asian / Indonesian/South East Asian / Coffee / Imported Beer
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Tan Min QuanTan Min Quan
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The inspiration comes from the familiar taste. Mr. Tan, the owner-chef, shares the charms of his hometown.
He was born in 1995 in Singapore. It all started when he was impressed by the delicious "laksa" sold at a street stall in Singapore and learned how to make it from the master. While helping out at the food stall, he researched cooking and decided to spread this taste abroad. He came to Japan in May 2023 and opened SINKIES in February 2024. He hopes to share the charm of Singapore through traditional cuisine.
Tan Min QuanTan Min Quan
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Hokkai Monja × Teppanyaki KIBORI Shinjuku
北海もんじゃ×鉄板焼き KIBORI 新宿
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Hokkaido Cuisine / Craft Beer
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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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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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Creo-ru Dotonbori Branch
くれおーる道頓堀店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Takoyaki (octopus balls)
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中原 伸浩Nobuhiro Nakahara
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Being told that the food he cooked was "delicious" was Mr. Nakahara's start.
He was born in 1973 in Toyama. In his part-time job as a student, he was told that the food he made was "delicious." That experience inspired him to decide to become a chef in the future. After graduating high school, he entered the culinary world and began training. He honed his skills at Ginza Aster and other yakiniku restaurants. He joined Creo-ru Corporation in 2012. Currently, he is working as a chef at Creo-ru Dotonbori Branch.
中原 伸浩Nobuhiro Nakahara
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Pontocho Kushiyoshi
先斗町 串よし
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Kyoto Cuisine
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西川 公二Koji Nishikawa
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Mr. Nishikawa became a chef, wanting to delight people with delicious food.
He was born in 1991 in Nara. Always having loved to eat, he wanted to be the one to make it someday. His desire to "make lots of people happy with delicious food" grew stronger, and he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. He trained at a small, traditional Western-style restaurant in the mountains of Nara that served dishes using organic vegetables grown on the restaurant's own farm. Currently, he shows his skills at Kushiyoshi.
西川 公二Koji Nishikawa
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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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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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Osteria quinto
Osteria quinto
- Ogikubo, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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福間 透Toru Fukuma
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His experience in changing French career to Italian cuisine became an advantage.
Born in 1969 in Aomori Prefecture. After graduating from a senior high school, he entered a culinary school and specialized in French cuisine. He moved to Tokyo after the graduation and started working at a French restaurant. A few years later, he changed his French career to Italian cuisine when the restaurant he was working opened a new Italian restaurant. In 1999, he went to Italy and built up his experience at various starred restaurants such as [Romano] during his stay for 4 years. After returning to Japan, he worked at a super luxury resort hotel and became independent to open [osteria quinto] in 2009.
福間 透Toru Fukuma
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Nagomi
和（ナゴミ）~nagomi~
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail / Whisky / Highball
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北澤 彰斗Akito Kitazawa
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Mr. Kitazawa proposes a glass of healing in a corner of downtown.
He was born in 1990 in Nagano. As a bartender at bars in Tokyo and Osaka, he has continued to serve healing drinks to people passing through the downtown area. Currently, Mr. Kitazawa is the manager of Nagomi. He proposes a moment of relaxation in the corner of Shinjuku-sanchome.
北澤 彰斗Akito Kitazawa
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Hokkaido Italian Mia Bocca Shinjuku Takashimaya Branch
北海道イタリアンミア・ボッカ新宿タカシマヤ店
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Pasta
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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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