In contrast with his beloved father, a sushi chef, he's challenging himself in the world of French cuisine!

Born in 1971 to a sushi chef father. After honing his skills at famous hotel restaurants in Fukuoka and Kobe, he set off for France. After learning about authentic French cuisine, he came back to Japan and set up his own restaurant. His restaurant, which used to be solely a French restaurant, has now expanded its offerings, developing into a "Western food and wine restaurant."

Was a boy who loved breadThis is my dream job.

I have been hooked on bread since I was young. I wanted to bake my own bread since my teen years. After graduating, I trained in making breads and cakes for 10 years and held a manager position for 20 years, then finally my childhood dream of having my own shop came true. I opened a restaurant specializing in pies in February, 2014 in Kichijoji.

Seeing the form of the maker in the made is the charm of "vin naturel"

Born 1974 and coming from Gunma, he went on to a culinary college after graduating high school, aiming to be a chef. Graduating from there, he spent some time in another line of work before working a chef for about twelve years at an Italian restaurant in Hachioji. BIANCARA's owner, Mr. Kodaira, was in the same year as him in middle school, and from 2012 he has been chef here. Though coming from an background in Italian, and the closeness to wine that brings, he says that he first drank natural wine coming to BIANCARA. At current, he's tending and bringing to fruition wine conversation with guests daily.

With steam and speed, this chef offers up Chinese Taiwan cuisine.

I was born in June, 1983 in the city of Hakodate in Hokkaido Prefecture. I was influenced by my father, who ran an Izakaya, and so after I graduated from high school, I decided to learn the ropes of the service industry at a local Japanese-style restaurant. I entered the world of Chinese Taiwan cuisine in 2009 when I started working at Chinese Taiwan Restaurant Misen, thanks to a family connection. I learned by watching Sho, a veteran who showed me how to utilize steam and speed, a style of cooking which is very different from Japanese-style cuisine. It was a period of diligent training for me and I spent my days polishing my skills in the kitchen.

A Japanese professional chef with attention to using safe ingredients.

He was born in 1970, Wakkanai city, Hokkaido. He got a job working at a sushi restaurant where he worked for two years at the recommendation of one of his junior high school teachers. After working there, he further polished his skills at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo, and he has been the head chef at Kawajin Main Store since 2006. These days, as consumers become more aware of what they are eating, we take prudence in insuring the safety of our ingredients, and we only use ingredients grown locally with low amounts of agricultural chemicals.

After all, the love of cooking lead to this profession.

Enchanted by Italian cuisine that draws out the inherent flavors of the raw ingredients

Originally from Kagoshima Prefecture, he graduated from a culinary school in Osaka before moving to Tokyo. After studying at various restaurants such as Basta Pasta, he went to Italy to learn authentic techniques. After working in Mantua and Florence, and trying more and more of the food in different restaurants, he returned to Japan to work at Ristorante Yamazaki. Afterwards, in 2001, he struck out on his own to open Ristorante Hamazaki.

Our chef values the input of his guests and pursues fashionable, cuttingedge cuisine with the spirit of a true craftsman

Born September 25th, 1957 in Miyazaki Prefecture. After graduating from the Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, he studied at Seiyoken for five years before moving to France. He started at Japanese restaurants before working his way to the Michelin one-star (now three-star) restaurant Guy Savoy in Paris. He then honed his skills at the Swiss restaurant Girardet before returning to Japan. He served as head chef at Restaurant Hiramatsu and chateau restaurant Joel Robuchon for three years before striking out on his own. In 1997 he opened Restaurant Monna Lisa Ebisu.

Working hard with the staff to create a comfortable restaurant

Born August 10, 1956 in Sapporo. After graduating from a vocational school, he worked at restaurants, hotels, and izakaya bars, serving customers. When Hokkai Shabu Shabu Kita 2 Jo opened in 2012, he was hired on as manager. Rather than "training staff by the book," he focuses on "little acts of service and hospitality," working towards creating a restaurant with a warm atmosphere along with his staff.

Experienced delectable Japanese cuisine during his culinary training and decided to devote himself entirely to Japanese cuisine

He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1979. After graduating from high school, he started working part-time at a restaurant. Subsequently, he honed his craft for 5 years at a Japanese restaurant before working at Seafood Restaurant Zauo Main Store. Meticulously preparing fresh dishes, he puts his heart and soul into ensuring that these dishes will evoke feelings from his customers.

Since he was a child, he was interested in food and he chose this path.

The chef was interested in making dishes with a variety of ingredients. After a while, he became able to cook on his own, and naturally started to think about working as a chef.

Having grown up in a fisherman's household, he grew up seeing what truly fresh seafood ingredients were.

Born 1966 in Kagawa Prefecture, Mr. Yoshimura grew up in a fisherman's household regularly lending a helping hand. Soon after graduating high school, he began work at a restaurant owned by a relative. After which, he moved to Kobe where he began work and training at Shusenzanmai Kamone, which specialized in seafood, where he honed his skills. In December of 2009, he opened his own restaurant Okinose.

A chef who displays the virtues of Indian cuisine, while also looking for ways to match its flavors to Japanese tastes.

It has been six years since Chef Sawana, the owner's younger brother, came to Japan. He became the chef with the hope that "the Japanese people can enjoy the taste of Indian home cooking." Chef Sawana is in charge of tandoori and naan. By making spiciness levels adjustable and so forth, he continues to refine his dishes to suit the Japanese palate.

Based on Italian cuisine, the chef also tries creativestyle cuisine proactively.

Born in Osaka in 1979, he has always enjoyed eating since his childhood. He started to learn cooking at a vocational school for becoming a licensed cook. He also started working part-time around then in order to enter the restaurant business. After his graduation, he worked cooking French cuisine at a hotel in Kobe and then in cooking creative-style cuisince in Tokyo. In 2012, he opened trattria e bar Buono!. Based on Italian cuisine, he is an inquirying cook who also cooks Spanish cuisine, rice omelets, and other creative-style cuisine in a proactive manner.

He's loved eating since early childhood! He dreamed of having his own restaurant.

When he was young, owner Hisayoshi Sugawara's favourite foods were ramen and curry rice. With the spirit of a child, he dreamed of owning his own restaurant. Since it was his favourite food, Hisayoshi was determined to make the ultimate bowl of ramen himself. Trying the ramen at various restaurants, he made continual improvements until settling on the present taste. That's the taste you can enjoy today.

He brings all of the culinary skills he's cultivated to life here at Kagura

He entered the culinary world at the age of 18. First, he built up experience at authentic Japanese restaurants all around Osaka. He then offered his skills to the owner of Kagura in 2012, where he was promoted to head chef.

I like eating nice food. That's why I became a chef.

I want to eat quality food, I want to make quality food, and I want people to eat quality food. Because I felt this way, I entered the world of cooking. I am still learning everyday and I make my food with passion.

Bringing out the full flavor of beef tongue

Our chef entered into the world of cuisine having fallen in love with cooking as a child. After gaining experience at other beef-tongue restaurants, he came to Rikyu having been drawn to the idea of creative new tastes in beef-tongue cuisine. He spends each day at the grill with the aim of sharing with the world the full depth of flavor that is possible with beef tongue.

Say "Sendai" and think "beef tongue" - say "beef tongue" and think "Rikyu"!

For Chef Koyama, borne and raised in Sendai, beef tongue is one of his most beloved foods. He was a huge fan of Rikyu, saying "It was my favorite restaurant. Not only the grilled beef tongue, but also the side dishes were great and plentiful." After four years amassing experience in a Japanese pub kitchen, he made his way to his much-loved Rikyu. Everyday he's striving so as many people as possible can savor the flavor that can only be found here.

With food hygiene his top priority, he is a chef who appraises his fresh ingredients

Born on February 24th, 1951, he hails from Tokyo. He mastered the foundations of Japanese cuisine primarily through small restaurants. He has been involved with Yakitori Toriryori Toritatsu since 2010. Because the food he cooks is for his customers, it is understandable when he says, "More than anything else, I pay attention to my judgement of the ingredients."