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Gyu-Kaku Sapporo Tokeidai-dori Branch
牛角 札幌時計台通り店
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat)
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谷口 遼太Ryota Taniguchi
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With warm smiles and delicious yakiniku, Mr. Taniguchi provides visitors with wonderful memories.
He was born in 1988 in Hokkaido. After joining Gyu-Kaku in 2011, he supported numerous restaurants through cooking and customer service. Currently, he also manages dozens of restaurants. He takes the greatest care in providing both delicious cuisine and high-quality meat, as well as excellent customer service that lets guests have enjoyable moments in his restaurants. Crossing the language barrier, he also creates an atmosphere where it is easy to talk to him. Today, he continues to welcome people with a soft smile and help them make their trips memorable.
谷口 遼太Ryota Taniguchi
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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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Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana
中華私房菜ハスノハナ
- Minoo/Nose, Osaka
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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木村 重成Shigenari Kimura
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Mr. Kimura is a head chef who produces new dishes through diverse experience and hard work.
He was born in 1977 in Osaka. Since childhood, he has helped in the kitchen of his parents' Japanese delicatessen restaurant. After graduating high school, he joined a Sichuan Chinese restaurant in Yokohama. He began his training as a chef and worked tirelessly, even during his sleeping time. At 22, he moved to Kansai and studied Cantonese cuisine at hotels and famous restaurants. He has worked as a head chef in various places. Currently, he is the executive chef of the cooking department of Re-Life Co., Ltd., and since 2023, he has also been the grand chef of Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana.
木村 重成Shigenari Kimura
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Katsuemon
勝衞門
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Udon (noodles),Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kansai-style Udon (noodles) / Soba (noodles)
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安田 達志Tatsushi Yasuda
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A restaurant manager offers an elaborate bowl of noodles that is quick and easy to enjoy.
Mr. Yasuda was born in 1977 in Tottori. He originally worked at an affiliated okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) restaurant. After receiving an offer from the owner of the same restaurant, he transferred to Katsuemon, which opened in 2023. He now serves as the restaurant manager, managing various tasks, including cooking and customer service. With his experience working at udon (thick noodles) and okonomiyaki restaurants, he strives to provide satisfying bowls for the busy lunch crowd to those looking for a drink after hours.
安田 達志Tatsushi Yasuda
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Ristorante Fontana
リストランテ フォンタナ
- Watanabe Dori, Fukuoka
- Italian,Italian/French / General / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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小川 祐樹Yuuki Ogawa
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Mr. Ogawa constantly strives to achieve the best cooking by engaging in a dialogue with the ingredients and the customers.
He was born in 1984 in Fukuoka. After graduating from Nakamura Culinary School, he worked at the Hotel New Otani Hakata for four years. He then moved to Tokyo and trained at Reims Yanagidate and other restaurants. Returning to Fukuoka, he worked at Bistro En Cocotte and Ristorante Canoviano Fukuoka before joining Ristorante Fontana. He continues to pursue the best cooking every day, not only to make the most of the day's ingredients but also to "adjust to the customer's tastes," his priority.
小川 祐樹Yuuki Ogawa
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Azabujuban Nikukappo Okadamae
麻布十番肉割烹 岡田前
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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岡田賢一郎 Kenichiro Okada
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Mr. Okada is the creator of numerous popular restaurants and a master chef of meat.
After graduating high school, he got a job at an electronics store. Still, he was grievously disappointed at how little lunch he was offered and resigned after three days. He returned to the yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant, where he had worked part-time during high school and entered the restaurant business. In 1993, he opened Chanto, a creative cuisine restaurant in Shinsaibashi. The restaurant grew dramatically and expanded to Yokohama in 1997. In 1998, he opened Ken's Dining in Nishi-Azabu and became the darling of the times. After that, he opened Innocent Carberry in Nishi-Azabu in 2015, and on February 14 of this year, he opened Okadamae.
岡田賢一郎 Kenichiro Okada
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Tofu-ya
とうふや
- Ise, Mie
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tofu Dishes
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千原 昌也Masaya Chihara
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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
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Osakaya Hamaguchi Main Branch
大阪屋 浜口本店
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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小松 貴之Takayuki Komatsu
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An expert connoisseur of meat and responsible for menu development for the Osakaya Group.
Mr. Komatsu was born in 1974 in Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki. Joined Osakaya Hamanomachi Branch at its opening. He is a skilled connoisseur who has been taking responsibility for the Osakaya Group's purchasing. Without compromising on purchasing, he has developed dishes that will please customers with his steady attitude as a chef.
小松 貴之Takayuki Komatsu
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Takeya Gyuuniku-ten
竹屋牛肉店
- Tsu, Mie
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Japanese Beef Steak
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竹谷 直記Naoki Takeya
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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
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Italian Cuisine Bocca Buona
イタリア料理 ボッカボーナ
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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村山 淳Atsushi Murayama
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Italian chef using the local ingredients [to bring out the original tastes of the seasonal ingredients].
He was born in 1972 in Gifu. He liked eating and watching people cook since he was very young. After graduating from school, he started working for a pasta restaurant and learned the fundamental skills as a chef. Then he worked at various restaurants to improve his skill to master Italian cuisine. Being fully prepared, he opened [Italian Cuisine Bocca Buona] which has become a popular restaurant. He is currently showing his skill by bringing out the original tastes of various local ingredients while respecting the sense of the season.
村山 淳Atsushi Murayama
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Sushi Naoki
壽司 なを㐂
- Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Wine / Sake
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北 直幸Naoyuki Kita
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Mr. Kita sharpened his skills at a seaside restaurant frequented by knowledgeable fishermen.
Mr. Kita was born in 1982 in Kanazawa City. At age 19, after graduating high school, he got a part-time job at a sushi restaurant and began his career in the restaurant business. Since then, he has used the amazing ingredients of his hometown to create high-quality fare. While working at a seaside sushi restaurant frequented by fishermen, he picked up the habit of cooking foods with strong flavors using techniques such as nitsuke (boiling fish in soy sauce) and arayaki (frying fish fillets). In May 2020, he opened [Sushi Naoki]. There, he serves sushi that showcases the deliciousness of common fish, making their flavors shine with skilled techniques.
北 直幸Naoyuki Kita
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Meigara Tonkatsu Fukuro
銘柄とんかつ梟
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet),Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Curry / Beer
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青木 俊介Shunsuke Aoki
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Mr. Aoki spares no effort to show his strength in the place he desires.
After starting his career as a Japanese cuisine chef, he was eager to work at Meigara Tonkatsu Fukuro. However, he received advice from the owner that "you should first gain experience in multiple restaurants." Following that word, he started training at various tonkatsu specialty restaurants. While pursuing a finely honed technique, he has improved his unique sensibility. And now, he shows his skills at the restaurant.
青木 俊介Shunsuke Aoki
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Chinese Restaurant RAIKA shi kun shi so
中国料理 礼華 四君子草
- Hibiya/Yurakucho, Tokyo
- Shanghai,Chinese / General / Szechuan / Shanghai
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木村 旭Akira Kimura
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Mr. Akira Kimura enchants his guests with Nouvelle Chinois cuisine and natural vegetarian courses.
Mr. Akira Kimura, the master chef of RAIKA shi kun shi so, was born in Tokyo in 1977. Fascinated by a Chinese chef on a TV cooking show, he decided to become a professional chef. He honed his skills at the restaurant Tsukushiro and Tokyo Dome Hotel in Tokyo, then joined RAIKA. After actively working as the master chef at RAIKA Shinjuku-gyoen branch, he took the current position when the hibiya branch opened in the spring of 2018. His Nouvelle Chinois cuisine has earned a solid reputation. Moreover, as a nutritional herbalist, he offers vegetarian courses that bring out the power of plants. His dishes created by his matured skills attract guests from Japan and abroad.
木村 旭Akira Kimura
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Sankiro Saryo KAITO
三宜楼茶寮KAITO
- Moji, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish)
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田中 俊彦Toshihiko Tanaka
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Inheriting his father's passion, Mr. Tanaka has continued to hone his skills as the same chef.
He was born in 1975 in Fukuoka. He entered the culinary world at a restaurant where his father, who was a chef, took him. Starting his training at the age of 15, he devoted himself to the study of Japanese cuisine. After honing his skills at various famous restaurants, mainly in Fukuoka, he joined his current company. He continues to create beautiful and delicious dishes at restaurants such as Kaisendokoro Sushi KAITO Mojiko Main Branch and Sankiro Saryo KAITO, making full use of the skills he has cultivated and his keen eye for discerning ingredients.
田中 俊彦Toshihiko Tanaka
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Trattoria&Pizzeria&BAR LOGIC Nagano
Trattoria&Pizzeria&BAR LOGIC 長野
- Nagano, Nagano
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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Fugetsu Moyuk Branch
風月 モユク店
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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三好 沙弥香Sayaka Miyoshi
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Ms. Miyoshi balances work and family, excelling in customer service, cooking, and acting as the assistant manager.
She was born in 1983 in Hokkaido. She joined the company in July 2016 and now works as an assistant manager at Fugetsu Moyuk Branch. Since joining the company, she has been balancing work and parenting. In addition to serving customers and cooking, she serves as the manager when the manager is absent.
三好 沙弥香Sayaka Miyoshi
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ISAGO (Hotel ISAGO Kobe)
いさご（ほてるISAGO神戸）
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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川向 和美Kazumi Kawamukai
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Mr. Kawamukai provides visitors with seasonal flavors and pleasant moments.
He was born on June 22, 1959, in Kada, Wakayama Prefecture. To master the art of Japanese cuisine, he trained at some of Japan's finest ryotei (Japanese-style restaurants) and ryokan (Japanese-style inns). After studying the essence of Japanese cuisine and honing his skills at "Villa Jyusouya" in Shigisan, Nara, "Kyoto Cuisine Hamatoku" in Kyoto, "Kappo Nakano" in Osaka, "Ogawaya" in Gero Onsen, and "Tenryukaku" at Ryozenji in Nara, he joined ISAGO. With a wealth of experience and solid skills, he expresses the tradition and delicacy of Japanese cuisine in each dish. He continues to face Japanese cuisine with deep knowledge and passion.
川向 和美Kazumi Kawamukai
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Jukusei Horumon Yamagatagyu Sumibiyakiniku Ushigatari
熟成ホルモン・山形牛 炭火焼肉 牛語
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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津村 輝彦 Teruhiko Tsumura
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Mr. Tsumura continues to follow the path he believes in.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. He has been engaged in the restaurant business from a part-time job and has worked diligently in the industry. Throughout his career, he had many opportunities to work at restaurants that mainly served meat. Since he had been a customer of Ushigatari, he had the chance to work there. Utilizing the customer service skills and knowledge of ingredients that he has developed over the years, he is now running the restaurant as the manager.
津村 輝彦 Teruhiko Tsumura
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Shabuzen Umeda Branch
しゃぶ禅 梅田店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Sake
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袖岡 雅彦Masahiko Sodeoka
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Mr. Sodeoka aspired to become a chef because his father cooked for him as a child.
Mr. Sodeoka was born in 1963 in Kyoto. The delicious food his father cooked for him on holidays left a deep impression on him, inspiring him to become a chef. He trained at Japanese restaurants in Osaka and Kyoto and was involved in managing a tempura restaurant. After working primarily with fish and vegetables in Japanese cuisine restaurants, he joined "Shabuzen" around 2020 to challenge himself in beef cuisine. He is currently the head chef at "Shabuzen Umeda Branch".
袖岡 雅彦Masahiko Sodeoka
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Restaurant Cote D'or
レストラン コートドール
- Maruyama Park, Hokkaido
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General
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藤谷 圭介Keisuke Fujiya
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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
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