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Hitomaru Kadan Taian Sannomiya
人丸花壇 鯛庵 三宮店
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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堀江 貴之HORIE TAKAYUKI
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The work of a chef acquaintance and the food he creates left a lasting impression.
He was born in 1977 in Saitama, but grew up in Kobe. Before he turned 20, he went to a neighbor's Japanese restaurant and was inspired when he saw how dedicated his acquaintance was to the food he prepared. He decided to become a chef too, and found work in a Japanese restaurant on Awaji Island. After training at several different locations, he began working at Hitomaru's main branch, "Hitomaru Kadan", in Akashi. Later, he was assigned to "Hitomaru Kadan Taian" when it opened. Using ingredients from Akashi, he puts his all into even the most difficult and tedious dishes.
堀江 貴之HORIE TAKAYUKI
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Kobe Kitano Sow
神戸 北野 双
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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半情 圭佐Keisuke Hanjyo
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Continuing on the path of sushi, Mr. Hanjyo creates pieces of sushi to delight guests.
He was born in Fukuoka. Fascinated by the world of sushi, which he had longed for since childhood, he has followed the path dedicatedly up to the present day. At Kobe Kitano Sow, which reopened on June 14, 2023, he works as a sushi chef to create a restaurant and cuisine that makes the most of its location in Kobe.
半情 圭佐Keisuke Hanjyo
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Teppan Yakiniku Okuno Hosomichi
鉄板焼肉オクノホソミチ
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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清 大地Daichi Kiyo
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Career change from the construction industry. With honed culinary skills, Mr. Kiyo makes dishes that are body-friendly.
He was born in 1978 in Hyogo. As a student, he worked part-time in a restaurant, but he went on to work in the construction industry after graduation. Later, he became independent and established his own company. While working, he aspired to run a restaurant because of his deep concern for the nutrition and quality of worker's meals. Considering the location and the genre of cuisine, he opened his restaurant Teppan Yakiniku Okuno Hosomichi in May 2024.
清 大地Daichi Kiyo
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Nihonshu Bar Komeya Inazuma
日本酒バル・米屋 イナズマ
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / Kaisen Nabe (seafood hot pot) / French / Sake
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名倉 幸治Koji Nakura
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Specializes in charcuterie cuisine. This head chef is Inazuma's bread and butter
Born in 1978, a native of Hyogo Prefecture. Koji Nakura began training in the restaurant industry, starting with Italian restaurants in Osaka, when he was a university student. After graduating from culinary school, he buckled down and placed himself on his current path. He refined his skills at Italian and French restaurants in the vicinity of his hometown, Kobe, and Osaka. At Nihonshu Bar Komeya Inazuma, which opened in 2014, he has been fully committed to the shop as the head chef since the launch stage, beginning with the concept for the restaurant. He spares no troubles whatsoever and specializes in charcuterie style cooking.
名倉 幸治Koji Nakura
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Kappo Aoyagi
割烹 青柳
- Ashiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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青柳 竜良Tatsuro Aoyagi
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Raised watching his father provide in-flight meals for VIPs, becoming a chef was a natural path for Mr. Aoyagi.
Born in 1971 in Chiba prefecture, he was the son of a chef providing in-flight meals on airplanes. As a child, Mr. Aoyagi saw his father board government airplanes as the head Japanese food chef and provide meals for the emperor and other VIPs, so becoming a chef was a natural path for him. After graduating, he joined Tsukiji Tamura and worked at Tokyo Tamura in Kobe (now known as Kobe Tamura) for 15 years as vice head chef. After gaining further experience at a Japanese restaurant in Sannomiya, Osaka, he opened his own restaurant in December 7, 2011. He currently works as the owner and head chef of Kappo Aoyagi.
青柳 竜良Tatsuro Aoyagi
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Yakitori only Restaurant Sakuraya
焼鳥専門店さくら屋
- Miki/Ono, Hyogo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Chicken / Nabe (hot pot) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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竹内 浩司TAKEUCHI KOJI
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Our local chef takes pride in seeing not only his restaurant but the people of the area flourish
Born in 1975, a native of Kato city in Hyogo prefecture. A part-time job as a dishwasher gave him his start in the industry, and by the age of 18 he aspired to become a chef. While training up his skills at Japanese and pub cuisine, he also built up experience as a skilled manager and staff supervisor. Although by that point he was able to compete with the best of chefs, he decided to move back to Hyogo and open his own restaurant. As of August 2013 he became our head chef here at Restaurant Sakuraya.
竹内 浩司TAKEUCHI KOJI
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Ryowa Daido
料和 大道
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sake / Shochu
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大道 慎吾Shingo Daido
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With a reputation for performance and finesse, this artisan of Japanese cuisine coaxes the essential flavors from his ingredients
Born in January 1977 in Hyogo Prefecture, Chef Daido has had an interest in cooking since childhood, and began pursuing a future as a chef once he finished high school. With help from a friend, he got a job cooking at Arima Onsen, a food-focused hot springs ryokan, where he spent six years mastering techniques of Japanese cuisine. He then acquired even more experience working at several restaurants in the Sannomiya district of Kobe. He says, "I strive to prepare food that respects the ingredients, and makes the best use of their essential qualities." He creates dazzling dishes with the delicate mindfulness distinctive of Japanese cuisine, emphasizing inherent flavors and freshness.
大道 慎吾Shingo Daido
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Kiyose Sasama
季よせ ささま
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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笹間 照太Shota Sasama
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A chef who prepares remarkable seasonal dishes that reflect his diverse arsenal of professional experience.
He was born in October of 1976 in Hyogo Prefecture. He had a love of hands-on work when he was young, and from early on he knew that he wanted to learn a professional craft someday, which ended up being the culinary arts -- since he wanted to do something that was both unique and personal. He started by training for 10 years at a restaurant specializing in cuisine from Kanazawa. After that, he picked up a wealth of experience working as a head chef at several notable local restaurants, including the Japanese steak house Senju and the sushi restaurant Kyuemon. He then went on to open Kiyose Sasama in March of 2014, where he currently serves as the owner and head chef. He also participates in Hyogo's preservation society for native species and makes sure to use organic vegetables that are grown with minimal pesticides and other chemicals.
笹間 照太Shota Sasama
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Kappo Ryokan Shimizu
割烹旅館 志みず
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Auberge,Other / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Local Sake
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高島 一彰TAKASHIMA KAZUAKI
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A longing from childhood for Japanese cuisine and a will to continue his family's culinary hotel.
Born June 4, 1971, from Ieshima, Himeji, Hyogo, his family managed a culinary hotel, and he grew up immersed in a culture of cuisine. Before he realised it himself, he too had become a chef and made the decision to continue the family business. With continued practice and training, he now spends his days exercising his skills at Kappo Ryokan Shimizu. The seafood here, alive with the freshness of only the finest ingredients that he selects himself, has a considerable reputation not just among local regulars, but also tourists who come visiting from afar.
高島 一彰TAKASHIMA KAZUAKI
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Kako Usui
嘉肴 うす井
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi
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臼井 信一Shinichi Usui
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A veteran chef of 30 years
Chef Usui was born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1965. He loved cooking ever since he was a child, inspired by his culinarily skilled mother. After undergoing training, he entered into the world of Japanese cuisine. He launched Kako Usui in 2012.
臼井 信一Shinichi Usui
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ShiJiaCai
施家菜
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Chinese,Chinese / Szechuan / Cantonese / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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山本 孝YAMAMOTO TAKASHI
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Our chef seeks to push Chinese cuisine into the gourmet, drawing out the true flavors.
Born in Kobe city, Hyogo prefecture in 1963. It was while helping out part-time at the Chinese restaurant where his mother worked that his obsession with Chinese cuisine was born. At the age of 20 he set his heart on becoming a professional cook, and studied at a major, long-established Chinese restaurant chain with branches all over Japan before exercising his talents in the kitchens of famous top-flight hotels in Kobe and Yokohama. Later, he met the current owner of 'ShiJiaCai' at a different restaurant, and became involved in starting up the restaurant, which opened in June 2013. He is now head chef.
山本 孝YAMAMOTO TAKASHI
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Himeji Sushi-Ichi
姫路 すし一 （スシイチ）
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Fugu (blowfish)
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久宗 隆一Ryuichi Hisamune
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A chef who is passionate about the flavor of ingredients
Chef Hisamune was born in Himeji on January 22nd, 1975. He was born into his current position as a second generation chef at Himeji Sushi-Ichi. He was raised looking over his father's shoulder as he worked. His parents' home was in Yamasakicho, Shiso, a town in Hyogo Prefecture surrounded by mountains and rivers, where he was in close touch with nature. That experience influenced him to strive to use techniques that highlight, rather than mask, the essential flavors of his ingredients. After graduating from university, he learned at restaurants in Kyoto, Kobe, and elsewhere before returning to his family restaurant, where he continues to work diligently to build upon his 20 years of experience to become an even better chef.
久宗 隆一Ryuichi Hisamune
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Beefsteak Kawamura Sannomiya main branch
ビフテキのカワムラ三宮本店
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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菅 雅也Masaya Suga
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Exciting Teppanyaki performance in front of guests.
He was born in 1982 in Hyogo prefecture. His passion for [Kobe beef] made him proceed the culinary career. Growing up near [Beefsteak Kawamura main branch], he entered there at the age of 18. His diligent apprenticing promoted him to restaurant manager at a chain restaurant in 2007. In December 2016, he became a restaurant manager at [Beefsteak Kawamura Sannomiya branch] and takes care of the total operation as well as demonstrating his cooking skill to serve beautiful Kobe beef.
菅 雅也Masaya Suga
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Ashiya French Kitajima
芦屋フレンチ北じま
- Ashiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General
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北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima
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Continuous effort since his boyhood made him a chef with stars
He was born in 1962 in Kyoto. Being influenced by his mother who was good at cooking, he decided to be a chef when he was an elementary school student. Wishing to make people happy with his dishes, he started training at a restaurant in Hieizan Hotel at the age of 18. Then he worked for [Alain Chapel], a renowned French restaurant at Kobe Portopia Hotel as the sous-chef, and [Kurakuen-Geihinkan] as a chef. In 2010, he went independent. Following the techniques and spirit he has obtained during his experiences, he tries his best in the kitchen every day. In 2016, the restaurant obtained the stars.
北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima
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Yakiniku Senzankaku
焼肉 千山閣
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Bibimbap
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金豊 英学Eigaku Kanetoyo
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His mystery sauce and uncompromising approach to selecting ingredients bring satisfaction to his customers
Born in Osaka in 1950, his marriage triggered him to begin his career as a chef. He used to help out at his family's yakiniku (barbecued meat) restaurant, which equipped him with the techniques and exacting standards of a chef. Ten years later, he opened [Yakiniku Senzankaku]. Mr. Kanetoyo says that he "wants to please his customers by providing high quality Japanese black beef at reasonable prices". His original dipping sauce, based on a secret family recipe that he inherited from previous generations, has gained real popularity. The restaurant is now thriving so much that it sometimes sells out of beef.
金豊 英学Eigaku Kanetoyo
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JA Zenno Hyogo restaurant Kobe Plaisir
JA全農兵庫 直営レストラン 神戸プレジール
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak
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厚澤 宏行Hiroyuki Atsuzawa
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Grew up watching his grandfather and father who were both chefs, and naturally entered the world of cooking.
Born on June 27th, 1972 in Ishikawa Prefecture. His family operated a Sushi restaurant. While watching his grandfather and father work, and helping out at the restaurant, he naturally developed interested in the world of cooking. 1991: Began training at a restaurant in Osaka to learn Italian and French cuisines. 1996: Joined [New Otani Kobe Harborland] 2002: Began serving as a chef at Teppanyaki [Rokko] at the hotel. 2008: Appointed as the first chef at [JA Zenno Hyogo restaurant Kobe Plaisir]. 2012: Began serving as the owner.
厚澤 宏行Hiroyuki Atsuzawa
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Kaiseki Kappo Nagasaka
懐石割烹 なが坂
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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長坂 俊明Toshiaki Nagasaka
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The delight he felt after having his cooking complimented as a child inspired him to become a chef
He was born in February of 1964 in Aichi Prefecture. He has loved making food ever since he was a child, and after hearing his siblings tell him how delicious his food was after cooking for them, he knew he wanted to become a chef someday. He studied at Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka’s Abeno ward, and from there he went on to develop his skills further at "Shofukuro Kobe Branch", which is based in Shiga Prefecture, as well as "Yamane" sushi restaurant in Kitashinchi, Osaka. He opened "Kaiseki Kappo Nagasaka" in 2002, where he displays his expertise as owner and head chef.
長坂 俊明Toshiaki Nagasaka
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Ryoan Aritomi
料庵 有とみ
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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有冨 巧治Koji Aritomi
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His long-held love of food and dining led him to where he is today
He was born in July of 1976 and grew up in Akashi. His love for restaurants and dining out stems back to a part-time restaurant job he took on during his student years. After spending time sampling different foods and getting to know the culinary world, he decided to put his experience to use and start a cooking career of his own. He worked at a restaurant for seven years in Kobe and eventually worked his way up to serve as head chef. He says that his career has been fostered by his guests, and to this day he uses his long-held passion for food to develop a place that everyone in the area can enjoy.
有冨 巧治Koji Aritomi
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Sumibi Shichirin Yakiniku Akazakura
炭火七輪焼肉 糸桜
- Kobe/Shinkaichi, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine
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岸田 好純KISHIDA YOSHIZUMI
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Born into an established shop that sold "Kobe beef" and raised by a mother who was a food expert.
While taking over Oi Nikuten, his family's established butcher shop that was founded in 1871, he also manages Itozakura, a yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant. With his mother being a food expert, he learned how to expertly discern meat and fat quality. His motto is "cut the meat only after seeing the customer's face."
岸田 好純KISHIDA YOSHIZUMI
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Teppan-yaki Kokoro
鉄板焼 心
- Meriken Park, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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木下 学KINOSHITA MANABU
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Toward the world of cuisine in longing for the cool of those teppanyaki chefs he saw overseas
Originally studying at a hotel hospitality vocational school, he was propelled toward chefhood after being awed by the stylish cool of the teppanyaki chefs he saw when studying overseas as a student in Australia. He joined New Otani Kobe Harborland in 1995 and worked as head chef at Teppanyaki Rokko. In 2008, he moved on to be head chef at La Suite Kobe Harborland's Teppanyaki Kokoro. He holds the Japanese Teppanyaki Association (JTA)'s first-grade Certification of Proficiency as well as the Vegetable Sommelier Association's Junior Vegetable Sommelier Certification.
木下 学KINOSHITA MANABU
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