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Kaiseki Mita Basara Bettei

懐石 三田ばさら 別邸

  • Roppongi, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

雨宮靖憲Yasunori Amemiya

After gaining experience in Tokyo restaurants, Mr. Amemiya became the head chef at Kaiseki Mita Basara Bettei.

After graduating from a cooking school, Mr. Amemiya worked at several restaurants in Tokyo. Later on, he was appointed as head chef of Kaiseki Mita Basara Bettei. With Japanese food as a base, he makes course cuisine that weaves the essences of countries across the world. 

雨宮靖憲Yasunori Amemiya

LE BOURGUIGNON

LE BOURGUIGNON

  • Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
  • French,Italian/French / French

菊地 美升Yoshinaru Kikuchi

The Chef's Recommendations

Passing every day in a productive way, experience in Burgundy built a strong foundation

Chef Kikuchi was born in Hokkaido in 1966. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at Aux Six Arbres in Roppongi and Club Nyx, before going to Europe when he was 25. He worked at various highly rated restaurants in France and Italy for three and a half years. His time training in Burgundy, where he used his off-days to visit the numerous wine producers of the region, became a cornerstone of his development. After returning to Japan, he worked for about three years as chef for L'Amphore in Omotesando before opening Le Bourguignon in 2000.

菊地 美升Yoshinaru Kikuchi

J.S. BURGERS CAFE Lalaport EXPOCITY Branch

J.S. BURGERS CAFEららぽーとEXPOCITY店

  • Suita/Settsu, Osaka
  • Hamburger,Western / Parfait / Sandwich / Hamburger

平野 巡Jun Hirano

On the world stage, Mr. Hirano is endlessly polishing up his skills and sensibilities as a chef.

He was born in 1978 in the United States. His career as a chef began at the famous French restaurant Pinot Provence in California. He has worked at the Tokyo American Club in Tokyo, Stella Maris, a one-star restaurant in France, and Chilli Padi, an ethnic restaurant in Australia. He also served as a chef for the U.S. Ambassador. He then opened the predecessor restaurant, STANDARD DELI, in 2000 and started J.S. BURGERS CAFE in 2007.

平野 巡Jun Hirano

Katsudon Kouei

かつ丼 幸栄

  • Kyobashi, Tokyo
  • Katsudon /Katsuju (fried pork cutlet bowl),Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Katsudon (fried pork cutlet bowl) / Donburi (rice bowl)

加藤 大和Hirokazu Kato

He brings out the best flavor of meat with his knowledge and experience.

He was born in Tottori. After working at a Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) restaurant in Osaka for several years, he moved to Tokyo to pursue his career as a chef. Currently, he works as a chef at Katsudon Kouei. Based on his knowledge and experience of meat acquired in the Teppanyaki world, he draws out meat's full flavor and serves it to his guests.

加藤 大和Hirokazu Kato

Recette

Recette

  • Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
  • French,Italian/French / French / Wine

依田 英敏Hidetoshi Yoda

The Chef's Recommendations

Even the unique career, that he was a chef at an old-established eel restaurant, has become his strength.

He was born in 1960 in Osaka. He has a unique carrier as a French chef, as after graduating from a university, he first worked at an old-established eel restaurant with a 90-year history run by his parents, then entered the field of French cuisine. He had training under a French chef at [Le Pond Chel], and succeeded traditional French techniques where the ingredients are carefully and slowly cooked. After that training, he opened [Restaurant re.ci.pi] in 1992, then [Recette] in 2000.

依田 英敏Hidetoshi Yoda

Fukunoi Ichinomatsu

福の井 一乃松

  • Fukui Station, Fukui
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab

坂 勇哉Yuya Saka

Serves seasonal Japanese cuisine and pays particular attention to the presentation and tableware

Born in 1980 in Fukui Prefecture. Upon graduating from the Tsuji Culinary Institute in Abeno, Osaka, he trained at a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto. Later, he joined [Fukunoi Ichinomatsu] in Fukui, and now leads the team as its head chef. Renowned for seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients in accordance to the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine. These foods are presented beautifully on exquisite plates. The chef visits a variety of restaurants himself and is constantly honing his skills. Making Japanese food makes him "glad he was born Japanese."

坂 勇哉Yuya Saka

Kani Ryori Kanetsuna

かに料理 かね綱

  • Saijo/Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Crab / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

兼綱 尚徳Hisanori Kanetsuna

Mr. Kanetsuna values the importance of the relationship with people every day, serving the finest crab dishes.

He was born in 1960 in Hiroshima. Started his career as a crab chef at Kani Doraku in Osaka. After honing his skills for over 20 years, he returned to his hometown of Hiroshima. After that, he worked hard to have his own restaurant and opened Kanetsuna in 2000 as the owner. With a keen eye for selecting crabs and a proven skill honed over many years specializing in crab dishes, he invites visitors to enjoy a moment of bliss.

兼綱 尚徳Hisanori Kanetsuna

Matsusaka Gyuu Amiyaki Okuyama

松阪牛網焼き おくやま

  • Yokkaichi, Mie
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine / General

奥山 博Hiroshi Okuyama

The Chef's Recommendations

The culmination of his life and experience, "Matsusaka Gyuu Amiyaki Okuyama."

Born in Mie prefecture, in 1968. His parents loved sushi and the like, so they raised him in a "gourmet family." They were very interested in the world of food. He also decided to work in the food business, and started work at a hotel after he graduated high school. He polished his skills in Japanese, French, and other styles of cooking. Through his fascination for the proud local specialty of his hometown, Matsusaka Gyuu ushi, he came to work for the long-standing Matsusaka ushi (beef) specialty restaurant, "Asahi-ya," which further deepened his specialty knowledge. His experience up to this point culminates in the Matsusaka ushi specialty restaurant, "Matsusaka Gyuu Amiyaki Okuyama," which he opened in Yokaichi city.

奥山 博Hiroshi Okuyama

wa no mi

蕎麦と肴処 和ノ実

  • Urasoe, Okinawa
  • Soba (noodles),Japanese / General / Soba (noodles) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

片岡 毅Tsuyoshi Kataoka

The desire to challenge new things made who he is today.

Born in 1958 in Nagasaki Prefecture. Thanks to his father, who was a chef specializing in Japanese cuisine at an inn, he had an interest in cooking from a young age. After graduating from a culinary institute in Osaka, he trained at several Japanese restaurants, such as Tsuruya in Osaka. He eventually returned to his hometown and opened a restaurant there, but later moved to Okinawa for a new adventure. While working at a restaurant in Okinawa, he met the owner of [wa no mi] and was asked to become a chef there.

片岡 毅Tsuyoshi Kataoka

Takeya Gyuuniku-ten

竹屋牛肉店

  • Tsu, Mie
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Japanese Beef Steak

竹谷 直記Naoki Takeya

Mr. Takeya is the owner who continues to pursue Matsusaka beef, providing enjoyable moments of food and smiles.

He was born in 1976 in Mie. From a young age, he was familiar with the restaurant industry, including helping out at his older brother's yakiniku restaurant. In 2007, he opened Takeya Gyuuniku-ten. Hoping to "convey the true taste of Matsusaka beef," he decided, after repeated trial and error, to set its own standards for purchasing the beef. He believes that the appeal of yakiniku is that it is "fun" and considers not only the cooking area but also the conversation and atmosphere at the table to be important. As such, the restaurant delivers the deliciousness that supports this enjoyment to the visiting people.

竹谷 直記Naoki Takeya

Shabuzen Ginza Creston Hotel Branch

しゃぶ禅 銀座クレストンホテル店

  • Tsukiji, Tokyo
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

大村 専二Senji Omura

Mr Omura welcomes diners with the finest ingredients.

He was born in 1960 in Gunma Prefecture.

大村 専二Senji Omura

Grilled Aging Beef Yokohama Branch

グリルド エイジング・ビーフ 横浜店

  • Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
  • Dining Bar,Dining bar / Steak / General / Garlic

田村 和人Kazuto Tamura

With heartwarming memories of his grandmother's cooking, Mr. Tamura aspired to become a chef.

He was born in 1979 in Ibaraki. His grandmother, a chef, has always treated him to delicious dishes since he was a young child. His admiration for his grandmother made him desire to create dishes, and he decided to pursue a career as a chef. After graduating from Ecole Culinaire Kunitachi at 18, he studied cooking in France, the home of authentic French cuisine. He trained for 8 years at a French restaurant in Tokyo and worked as a chef at a French restaurant in Kamakura. In July 2015, he joined Grilled Aging Beef Yokohama and currently works as the Kitchen Chief.

田村 和人Kazuto Tamura

Ca sento

Ca sento

  • Motomachi, Hyogo
  • Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish / European

福本 伸也Shinya Fukumoto

The Chef's Recommendations

An athletic-oriented chef, not sport-oriented nor too stoic.

He was born in 1978 in Kobe. Since he was 15 years old, he has kept improving his skills as a chef. He went to Europe in 1998 and trained for 8 years in Italy and Spain. At the age of 26, he worked as a chef at [Ca sento], a renowned restaurant in Balencia, Spain that has the same name as his current restaurant. During this period, he has found his current policy that a chef shouldn' t be an egoistic artist, but has to be a part of a team. After coming back to Japan, he opened his own restaurant in 2008.

福本 伸也Shinya Fukumoto

Yurakucho Kakida

有楽町かきだ

  • Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak

蛎田 一博Kazuhiro Kakida

Mr. Kakida wants to bring the happiness of dining at a high-class restaurant without worrying about the price.

He was born in 1990 in Hiroshima. While working as the president of an employment agency, his hobbies of fishing and making seafood bowls for his employees led him to become a Sushi chef. In 2022, he opened Yurakucho Kakida as a restaurant where people can experience "the pleasure of eating and drinking as much as they want without worrying about the price" that he enjoyed when he became president. As a restaurant where customers can enjoy "free refills" of high-end sushi items that Mr. Kakida himself purchases at the Toyosu market, it has become a popular spot with reservations filled up to six months in advance. Has made many media appearances.

蛎田 一博Kazuhiro Kakida

Tofu-ya

とうふや

  • Ise, Mie
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Tofu Dishes

千原 昌也Masaya Chihara

His signature crafted tofu cuisine comes backed by years of Japanese culinary training.

He was born in 1969 and grew up in Mie Prefecture. During his childhood, he would catch fish on his own to cook with, which was the beginning of his culinary dreams of becoming a chef. After he graduated from high school, he went on to spend three years in Nagoya to gain experience at the restaurant Nadaman in the Tokyu Hotel. From there, he went back to his hometown in Ise to work with traditional Japanese cuisine at a restaurant named Katsuragawa. After three additional years of training, he went on to spend 10 years working at Sushi Kyu on the historic Okage Yokocho side street. At age 35, he joined Tofu-ya and eventually worked his way up to become a head chef. You can find him there today preparing a wide variety of tofu and other soy-based dishes.

千原 昌也Masaya Chihara

Kawaei

川栄

  • Akabane, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel)

石井 勇介Yusuke Ishii

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

Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Sanjo Shinsen Branch

京都スタンドきよきよ三条神泉店

  • Shijo Omiya, Kyoto
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

小野 陽平Yohei Ono

Mr. Ono puts passion into each dish, providing heartwarming cuisine to visitors.

He was born in 1989. His mother's cooking was delicious, so he became interested in cooking at an early age. To learn the basics of cooking, he trained at a renowned Japanese restaurant and mastered traditional Japanese cooking techniques, especially obanzai. In July 2018, he opened Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Kiyamachi Main Branch, which has grown to become a popular bar with locals and tourists. Then, in April 2024, he opened a new Sanjo Shinsen Branch and continues to take on further challenges.

小野 陽平Yohei Ono

Restaurant Cote D'or

レストラン コートドール

  • Maruyama Park, Hokkaido
  • French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General

藤谷 圭介Keisuke Fujiya

Enjoyed reading cookbooks ever since he was a child

Born in 1983 in Esashi town, Hokkaido. Grew up in a fisherman's household, and has been preparing fish and loving cooking since childhood. Went to culinary school after graduating from high school, and entered the world of French cuisine. Trained in well-established restaurants such as [Apisius] and [Le Bouchon], and then travelled to France. Conducted apprenticeships in Paris and Monaco, and worked in Sapporo restaurants after returning home. Currently, he is working as the third chef of this restaurant.

藤谷 圭介Keisuke Fujiya

Tarikino Kappou

他力野割烹

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Wine / Sake

他力野 慶太Keita Tarikino

Challenging the Shuhari (follow the rules, break the rules, transcend the rules) of Japanese cuisine, Mr. Tarikino fascinates guests with various "freshly prepared" dishes that embrace the seasons.

He was born in 1974 in Nagasaki. Attracted by the way a chef finishes skewers behind the counter at a yakitori restaurant in his hometown, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at kappou and Japanese restaurants in Nagasaki City, he studied at a Japanese restaurant in Yokohama City. Then, he got to work with the Ukai Group and became the head chef at kappou ukai in Ginza Roppongi. As the culmination of his efforts, he founded his current restaurant in July 2022 and became independent. Serving dishes at the counter, which is his starting point, he serves " freshly prepared" dishes with creative and unique arrangements.

他力野 慶太Keita Tarikino

Miyashin

宮新

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken

猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata

The Chef's Recommendations

His international experience in Paris was a turning point in his life that encouraged him to master the art of yakitori (grilled chicken).

Born in Nagasaki prefecture in 1950, Chef Inomata trained at a number of yakitori restaurants, beginning with Torinaga in Roppongi. Later, he worked at a yakitori restaurant in Paris. Yakitori is a part of Japanese culture and Inomata was one of the first to spread the word about it to the rest of the world. In 1994, he returned to Japan and opened Toriyoshi in Nakameguro. He later opened branches in Nishi-azabu and Ginza. Inomata is now the owner of four restaurants. He can often be found standing at the grill in Corridor Machi's Miyashin.

猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata

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