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Ginza Namiki Hyotan
銀座並木 瓢箪 hyotan
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese
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Unagi Fujita Shirokanedai Branch
うなぎ 藤田 白金台店
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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藤田 将徳Masanori Fujita
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Raised in an environment with eel around him from birth, he handles them earnestly as a chef.
Born in 1973 in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka. Eldest son of Shigeyoshi Fujita, 3rd generation owner of [Unagi Fujita]. Entered the restaurant world immediately after graduating high school. Worked as a manager in a large-scale restaurant with 300 seats and 100 staff members. Built up 4 years of experience, including working abroad. Joined [Unagi Fujita] in 1996. Learned the processes of putting eel on skewers, cutting up whole eel, and grilling them over the course of 13 years. Appointed representative director in 2009, and concurrently worked in direct sales department. Opened a branch location in front of Hamamatsu Station in 2011. The Shirokanedai branch opened in 2016, and is managed jointly with the hostess and his older sister.
藤田 将徳Masanori Fujita
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L'OMBELICO
L’OMBELICO
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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千田 健治Kenji Chida
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Mr. Chida aspires to be a chef who can move people through culinary creations.
He was born in 1984 in Iwate. The delicious dishes he enjoyed as a child at restaurants and the smiles of his family around the table were memorable and became the starting point for him to become a chef. During high school, he worked part-time at a restaurant, learning both the joys and challenges of cooking. After graduation, he left his hometown to take on new challenges. Upon moving to Tokyo, he gained much experience and continued to hone his skills. He is currently active at L'OMBELICO, which opened in September 2023.
千田 健治Kenji Chida
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Kagurazaka En
神楽坂 えん
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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藤澤 健二Kenji Fujisawa
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Having loved fish since childhood, Mr. Fujisawa became a sushi chef out of his love for the fish.
He was born in 1970 in Hyogo. He has been interested in fish since childhood and enjoys watching them in illustrated books and aquariums. This interest led him to decide to pursue a career as a sushi chef. Working at sushi restaurants in Tokyo for more than 20 years, he honed his solid skills and unique palate. In 2024, he met the owner of Kagurazaka En and joined the restaurant.
藤澤 健二Kenji Fujisawa
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Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC Odaiba
Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC お台場
- Odaiba, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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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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Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya
すき焼きしゃぶしゃぶ めでたや
- Asakusabashi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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一場 恵Megumi Ichiba
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Moving from the apparel to the restaurant industry, Ms. Ichiba conveys the charms of her hometown, Gunma, through cuisine.
She was born in Gunma. Her customer service experience in the apparel industry led her to enter the world of service. At Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya, she introduces the fascinating culinary culture of various parts of Gunma Prefecture, focusing on Kusatsu, a local hot spring resort that is one of the most famous in Japan.
一場 恵Megumi Ichiba
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Yakiniku Ten Gamushara Marunouchi
焼肉 天 がむしゃら 丸の内
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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國吉 将斗Masato Kuniyoshi
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An aggressive, well-trained chef with a strong body and mind.
Mr. Kuniyoshi was born in Tokyo. He was obsessed with American football in college, and his enthusiasm for Yakiniku grew in the current company. The company's motto is "Smile for good business," and its creed is to make people happy and energetic through food. As part of that, he himself became interested in communicating with and energizing people through food. After joining the company, he gained experience in Yakiniku exclusively. At Yakiniku Ten Gamushara Marunouchi, he has discovered an even greater passion for Yakiniku and continues to pursue it.
國吉 将斗Masato Kuniyoshi
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Yakumo Hashimoto
八雲はし元
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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橋元 健Ken Hashimoto
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A chef bringing the taste of Naniwa, Osaka, where culinary culture flourished, to the Kanto region.
Mr. Hashimoto is a native of Toyonaka City in Osaka. He has been interested in cooking ever since he was young and was brought up in an environment where he had many chances to encounter food. At his part-time job in a restaurant, he saw professionals at work with his own eyes and was determined to go down the path of cooking. He polished his skills at the famous Osaka restaurant Naniwa Kappo Kigawa to become a chef. He worked as head chef at the Nishiazabu Kappo restaurant Niko, and for 5 consecutive years, gained a Michelin 1-star rating. Mr. Hashimoto also enjoys eating food, and his witty talking style and warm character add so much to the already richly flavored food.
橋元 健Ken Hashimoto
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RAIKA Shinjuku-gyoen
礼華 新宿御苑
- Shinjuku-Gyoen, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese / General / General / General
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新山 重治Shigeji Niiyama
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Mr. Shigeji Niiyama is evolving Chinese cuisine by pursuing innovation and creativity based on Shanghai cuisine.
Mr. Shigeji Niiyama was born in 1957 in Aomori prefecture. At the age of 16, he started his career as a chef and worked at Tojo Kaikan and Capitol Tokyu Hotel. He became the master chef at Chinese Restaurant Turandot Yusenkyo in 1997, and the master chef at the main branch of Sharks Fin Chinese Restaurant Tsukushiro in Ebisu in 1998. In 2004, he went independent and opened RAIKA in Shinjuku-gyoen. He also opened RAIKA Seirankyo in 2009, RAIKA Shi kun shi so in 2018, and SHINKA in Nogizaka in 2021.
新山 重治Shigeji Niiyama
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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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Kyougushi Rokuhara
京串 六波羅
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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山口 秀次郎Hidejirou Yamaguchi
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Mr. Yamaguchi is the head chef who established his own unique style of Kushiage preparation with Japanese soup stock.
He was born in 1943 in Kyoto. With strong encouragement from his aunt, he decided to become a chef. Entered the long-established Kushiage restaurant Shiruhisa, established in 1946, and began his full-fledged culinary training. Later, in 1982, he was involved in the launch of Rokuhara and became the manager and head chef. He has established an original style in which carefully selected ingredients are not skewered as they are but with a few extra touches. For more than 40 years, he has been at the forefront of preserving the taste of Rokuhara.
山口 秀次郎Hidejirou Yamaguchi
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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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Private & Partyspace Ryuduki
Private ＆ Partyspace Ryuduki
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Sushi / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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髙田 航一Koichi Takada
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Mr. Takada makes the most of his experience and welcomes guests with dishes prepared with care and attention to detail.
He was born in 1971 in Miyazaki. He trained in the Western food department of a hotel. After working at Patisserie in Jiyugaoka, he served as a sous chef at an embassy in Aoyama Tokyo, learning French cuisine and cuisine from all over the world. After serving as a sous chef at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo and working at "Ore no French" and "Ore no Italian" affiliated restaurants, he joined the current company in October 2019. He is a general manager of the cooking department of restaurants such as REGINA and Ryuduki TEPPAN.
髙田 航一Koichi Takada
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Sushi Rakuichi
鮨 楽一
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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福室 武尊Takeru Fukumuro
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Mr. Fukumuro is creating a space that brings smiles to guests' faces.
He was born in 1983 in Tokyo. Admiring the owner of a sushi restaurant where he had a part-time job in high school, he aspired to become a sushi chef. After studying the basics at a culinary school, he trained at a major sushi restaurant. He worked hard to realize his dream of owning his restaurant and opened Rakuichi on June 18, 2024. Intending to pursue new culinary attractions while carrying on the traditions and techniques that he has cultivated, he is improving day by day.
福室 武尊Takeru Fukumuro
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Sushi Tenkawa
鮨 天川
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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藤平 真一Shinichi Fujihira
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Mr. Fujihira takes a new step forward as a restaurant owner, carrying a long-standing tradition.
He was born in 1990 in Tochigi. Born in a sushi restaurant in business since his grandfather's generation, he grew up close to cooking from an early age. After graduating from Musashino Cooking College, he trained at Sushi Tenkawa in Ginza, where he deepened his skills and knowledge. In 2011, he moved to Ebisu Hoshi, which opened as a branch in Ebisu and demonstrated his skills. In 2021, Hoshi took over the name of "Sushi Tenkawa," which was closed, and he became the owner of the newly born Sushi Tenkawa.
藤平 真一Shinichi Fujihira
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XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / Salvatore Cuomo Bros.
XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / Salvatore Cuomo Bros.
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Cocktail
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サルヴァトーレ・クオモSalvatore Cuomo
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Influenced by his father, a chef, Mr. Cuomo aspired to become a chef at 11.
Mr. Cuomo was born in Naples, Italy. Influenced by his father, a chef, he aspired to become a chef at 11 and apprenticed at his uncle's restaurant. Since then, he traveled back and forth between Japan and Italy and continued his training. He is credited as a pioneer who made "Napoli Pizza" famous in Japan. In terms of cuisine, he always aims to be the only one, not the number one. He serves as the grand chef of the "Italian" cuisine at the XEX brand to spread its flavor not only in Japan but also to the world every day.
サルヴァトーレ・クオモSalvatore Cuomo
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Peter Luger Steak House Tokyo
ピーター・ルーガー・ステーキハウス 東京
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / American / Steak / Wine
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高知尾 文彦Fumihiko Takachio
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The dream has come true, but Mr. Takachio still has feelings from back then.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. It was cooking manga that he read in elementary school that inspired his yearning to become a chef. His dream remained the same throughout high school, and he went on to a culinary school. After graduation, he gained experience in several restaurants before joining his current company. Moved to the U.S. for about a month to prepare for the opening of Peter Luger Steakhouse Tokyo in Japan. Learned about Peter Luger's steaks at the original restaurant in Brooklyn. In 2021, the restaurant opened in Ebisu. He's been grilling steaks in his kitchen since then.
高知尾 文彦Fumihiko Takachio
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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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Tokyo October
東京十月
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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冬野 慎治Shinji Fuyuno
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Mr. Fuyuno is a chef and owner of the restaurant, who is highly admired by a wide range of guests from Japan and abroad.
He was born in 1974 in Ibaraki. Trained in Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) cuisine, hotels, and Japanese restaurants. He learned and honed his skills in various techniques of serving food in beautiful dishes and using seasonal vegetables and other ingredients. In 2017, he came to Tokyo October. Serving as both head chef and owner of the restaurant, he has established a “style in which the chef himself provides hospitality.” He calls himself a Japanese cuisine artist and pursues not only cooking but also the art of tea ceremony. Offering a diverse appeal as a comprehensive cultural art not limited to Japanese cuisine, he is adored by a wide range of guests from Japan and abroad.
冬野 慎治Shinji Fuyuno
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