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Unagi-ka Shibafuku-ya
うなぎ家 しば福や
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Donburi (rice bowl) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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柴田 哲滝Satoru Shibata
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He went from observing his father who was farming eel, to entering the cooking field.
He was born in 1972 in Aichi prefecture. Observing his father who was an eel farmer, he was fascinated with eels and eel cuisine. Though he worked once as a foreman in the construction industry, he left the industry to start training as a chef in 2003 at [Sumiyaki Unafuji] in Nagoya. After working as its master chef and manager, he went independent and finally opened [Unagi-ka Shibafuku-ya].
柴田 哲滝Satoru Shibata
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Obanzai Kappo Minoru
おばん菜割烹みのる
- Ichinomiya, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Cookshop
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大竹 堂進Takanobu Otake
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Mr. Otake is a chef who takes ingredients seriously and conveys the happiness of food.
He was born in 1963 in Aichi. Since childhood, he has loved "making things" and chose the culinary world because he wanted to become an expert. After graduating from high school, he started his training as a chef. He has experience in various genres, including Japanese restaurants, Western restaurants, and hotels. He is currently working at Obanzai Kappo Minoru. With a wealth of knowledge about ingredients that comes from years of experience, he is a chef who approaches ingredients with sincerity and delivers the happiness of eating.
大竹 堂進Takanobu Otake
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Yakiniku House Daishogun Kanazawa Branch
焼肉ハウス大将軍 金沢店
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Sake
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金本 雄一Yuichi Kanemoto
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With the knowledge of meat acquired at a renowned restaurant, Mr. Kanemoto challenges the possibilities of meat and rice in the Noto region.
He was born in 1987 in Osaka. Began his apprenticeship at the popular yakiniku restaurant Manryo in Osaka at the age of 18. Over 15 years, he established his knowledge and expertise in meat. After leaving Manryo, he spent two years at Gyugujo in Tokyo. Currently, he is serving as the head chef at Yakiniku House Daishogun Kanazawa Branch.
金本 雄一Yuichi Kanemoto
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Aji no YOHEI
味の与平
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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田中 進Susumu Tanaka
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From the food perspective, Mr. Tanaka conveys the charm of his hometown, Hida Takayama.
He is from Gifu. An experienced chef who has built a career focusing on Japanese cuisine. He is currently the head chef at Aji no YOHEI. Hida Takayama is an important hometown for him. He conveys the charm of his hometown from the perspective of food.
田中 進Susumu Tanaka
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Hida beef bone TAKAYAMA RAMEN MATSURI Osu Branch
飛騨牛骨高山ラーメン祭 大須店
- Yabacho/Osu/Kamimaezu/Tsurumai, Aichi
- Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen),Ramen (noodles) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Gyoza (dumplings) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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荻島 剛Takeshi Ogishima
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Mr. Ogishima fascinates his guests with ramen, which he puts in the flavor of Hida.
He was born in 1984 in Fukuoka. When he was about to start his career, the timing was right, and he decided to go into the culinary field. His love for ramen led him to train at Matsuri Takayama Branch, where he dedicated himself to making ramen. Currently, he is serving at the Matsuri Osu Branch. His delicate flavors and high skill level captivate guests and drive the restaurant's popularity.
荻島 剛Takeshi Ogishima
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Installation Table ENSO L'asymetrie du calme
Installation Table ENSO L’asymetrie du calme
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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土井 誠Makoto Doi
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One-of-a-kind dishes combining Japanese and French elements in Kanazawa
Born in 1968 in Aichi, Doi started off his career in Japanese cuisine at the age of 20. He likes to delve deep into various aspects of cooking, such as ingredients, cooking techniques, serving dishes and decor, and trained in both Kansai and Kanto regions. He went on to work in the area of French cuisine, obtaining a job as a chef at a French restaurant in Ginza. He then worked as a chef for around 4 years in various countries, such as Switzerland, Scandinavia, and France, gaining knowledge on the local food. Upon returning to Japan, Doi opened his restaurant in Kanazawa, a region that offers the best in ingredients, producers, culture, and atmosphere. He dedicates himself to serving one-of-a-kind cuisine.
土井 誠Makoto Doi
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Oryori Ittou
御料理 一燈
- Fukui Station, Fukui
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Crab / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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倉橋 紀宏Norihiro Kurahashi
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Keeps making efforts since childhood, in the pursuit of cooking
Mr. Kurahashi was born in 1978 in Fukui Prefecture. He had an interest in food when he was young, leading him to start studying cooking on his own. This deep spirit of inquiry lead him to travel not just through Japan but abroad as well, tasting foods from around the world and building his skills by recreating them himself. In 2007, he realized a dream by opening [Toki no Kura] in Fukui, and then his second restaurant, [Japanese Cuisine Ittou] in 2012. In 2019, he relocated and saw a fresh start at [Oryori Itto].
倉橋 紀宏Norihiro Kurahashi
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Wagyu Yakiniku Mankai
和牛やきにく満開
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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末本 実Minoru Suemoto
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Mr. Suemoto has aspired to be a chef since he was a teenager and continued pursuing a food career.
He was born in 1956 in Oita. Having been interested in the world of food since his teenage years, he aspired to become a chef, hoping to "bring joy to many people with my cooking." He trained at a Western-style restaurant for 10 years, honing his culinary experience. Later, while working in various restaurants of different genres, he became strongly attracted to yakiniku. His yakiniku, made with quality ingredients he carefully selects and prepares with care, is favored by many repeat customers.
末本 実Minoru Suemoto
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Ryuzushi
龍寿し
- Yuzawa/Okutadami, Niigata
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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佐藤 正幸Masayuki Sato
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Mr. Sato is a unique sushi chef who combines the blessings of the island country with local mountain food.
He was born in 1969 in Niigata. He is the second generation of Ryuzushi, which has lasted for more than 50 years in Minami-uonuma. After graduating high school, he moved to Tokyo and trained there, then in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. He took over the restaurant at 28 and built a fish purchase route that does not pass through the market, aiming to provide "the world's most cost-effective sushi." On the occasion of the restaurant renovation in July 2021, it became a counter sushi restaurant. His sushi, which uses wild vegetables and local produce of Minami-uonuma, attracts the attention of food connoisseurs from all over the country.
佐藤 正幸Masayuki Sato
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Wafuchuka Shoryutei
和風中華 招龍亭
- Teramachi/Arimatsu, Ishikawa
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Chinese Yakuzen (medicinal cooking)
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池田 和幸Kazuyuki Ikeda
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Watching his parents, Kazuyuki Ikeda made up his mind to become a cook of Chinese cuisine
Born November 19th, 1974, a native of Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. Since his parents were also Chinese food cooks, Kazuyuki Ikeda grew up being naturally acquainted with food since a young age. He liked all of the food that his parents made and felt that he wanted to make the same kind of food too. At the age of 20, his official training began in Kanazawa. He went around about four restaurants and went on to learn all about seasoning, working with ingredients, and more. He joined Wafuchuka Shoryoten in 2008. This head chef comes up with menu items that include a wealth of local seafood.
池田 和幸Kazuyuki Ikeda
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HIDATAKAYAMA MEAT
飛騨高山ミート
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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村田 愛乃Yoshino Murata
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Through her dishes, Ms. Murata aims to deliver smiles to her guests.
She was born in 1999 in Gifu. Started her career as a chef at an Italian restaurant in the prefecture. After working at a Japanese restaurant and a café, she is currently working as a kitchen staff at HIDATAKAYAMA MEAT. She aims every day to provide a menu that satisfies both the heart and the stomach so that she can bring a smile to her customers through cuisine.
村田 愛乃Yoshino Murata
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Nikuya Setsugekka NAGOYA
肉屋雪月花NAGOYA
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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To provide the ultimate taste, Mr. Tanaka challenges himself as a "meat master" devoting his life.
He was born in 1967 in Gifu. As the eldest son of a family where his grandfather was a cattleman and horse dealer, and his father ran a butcher shop, he has held a knife and handled meat since he was 10. Since a young age, he dreamed of opening a restaurant, and at 25, he opened a yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) restaurant. His unique menu composition and store design gained attention, leading him to expand his meat-focused restaurants to 18 locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, Gifu, and Shiga. In particular, his restaurant Nikuya Setsugekka in Nagoya was featured in the "Michelin Guide Aichi, Gifu, Mie 2019 Special Edition". The restaurant has also received consecutive awards from the Tabelog Awards and gained popularity.
田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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Hidatakayama Hidagyu Hidakisetsuryori Sakana
飛騨高山 飛騨牛 飛騨季節料理 肴
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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今井 速雄Hayao Imai
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A desire to convey the splendor that the seasonal ingredients found in Hida's wilderness have to as many people as possible.
Spring brings budding "fragrant wild plants", summer provides "natural river fish from clear waters", and "a harvest of wild mushrooms" pop up in fall. In winter, he expertly prepares what he calls "truly delicious wild game" for his customers to cook. In order to acquire these seasonal ingredients, the chef makes an effort to personally travel to the mountains and rivers for the sake of maintaining the traditional practice of "self provision." Through his cooking, he hopes that customers who visit the restaurant will come to appreciate the splendor that comes from Hida's wilderness.
今井 速雄Hayao Imai
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tawara
tawara
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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俵 徹也Tetsuya Tawara
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Based on his experiences and passion in Kyoto and France, Mr. Tawara creates a gentle fusion of Japanese and French cuisines.
He was born in 1974 in Ishikawa. Inspired by a love for making things, he started his career as a chef. After honing his skills in Japanese cuisine at a restaurant in Kanazawa for three years, he moved to France. He gained experience for a total of three years at renowned restaurants in Provence and Perigord. After returning to Japan, he worked at Gion Okumura, a Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)-style French restaurant in Kyoto, for four and a half years, where he further developed his skills in the fusion of Japanese and French cuisine. In 2012, he returned to his hometown, Kanazawa, and founded tawara. His creative and gentle cuisine, born from his experience in Kanazawa, France, and Kyoto, attracts food lovers inside and outside the prefecture.
俵 徹也Tetsuya Tawara
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shirohacha koshitsu annex
四六八ちゃ個室別館
- Toyama Station, Toyama
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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河上 卓博Takuhiro Kawakami
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Mr. Kawakami believes that the word "delicious" is fundamental for chefs and businesses.
He was born in 1975 in Toyama. His love of food since childhood led him into a cooking career. In Toyama, blessed with food, he was trained at two restaurants, including a Japanese kappo cuisine restaurant, then became independent. In February 2020, he opened a new restaurant [shirohacha koshitsu annex] as a manager. He has been paying special attention to the delicate balance of Japanese cuisine and the needs of guests while polishing his skills. He says the fundamental thing to being a chef is to hear the words "delicious" and "would like to come back," and that is a motto for running a business.
河上 卓博Takuhiro Kawakami
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Ajiraku Yumeri
味楽 ゆめり
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Cookshop
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前田 衛Mamoru Maeda
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With a desire to own a restaurant by age 30, he trained hard at a number of establishments to learn everything he could.
He was born in 1980 in Ishikawa Prefecture and grew up in Ushitsu, which is situated in the northern region of the Noto Peninsula. He started his culinary career after graduating from high school by taking up a job at a Japanese restaurant. He wanted to make sure that he owned his own restaurant by the time he was 30, so he trained hard to develop his skills at notable Japanese restaurants and bars around Kanazawa. From there, he was able to realize his dream by opening Ajiraku Yumeri at age 29, which is where he still works today.
前田 衛Mamoru Maeda
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Japanese Cuisine RAKUSEIAN
日本料理 楽精庵
- Atami, Shizuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Wine / Sake
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神山 亮Ryo Kamiyama
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Mr. Kamiyama's all efforts are for the smiles of guests. He is a cook who takes genuine care of every process.
Mr. Ryo Kamiyama was born in 1978 in Okinawa. He was thinking of acquiring practical skills during his junior high school years, then saw a TV show about a chef that inspired him to be it to make people happy. So, he went to a cooking college and trained in Osaka hotels and Japanese restaurants. In 2017, He became head chef at ATAMI KAIHOUROU, a luxury hotel, and also supervises the menu at its restaurant RAKUSEIAN. He has never compromised on all aspects of providing guests with food, such as plating, selection of ingredients, and dishes.
神山 亮Ryo Kamiyama
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Maruya Honten JR Nagoya Station Branch
まるや本店JR名古屋駅店
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel) / General
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坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto
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Ms. Sakamaoto is dedicated to cooking, constantly honing her skills, and pursuing the essence of Japanese cuisine.
From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and after graduating from high school, she joined Maruya Honten. While learning the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, she aimed to become an Unagi chef. She gained experience at most locations and became the head chef at the JR Nagoya Station branch. Leveraging her years of experience, she strives every day to further satisfy her guests.
坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto
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SUSHIGEN
すし験
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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秋枝 泰祐Hiromasa Akieda
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Crafting a perfect experience for each day's guests.
Mr. Hiromasa Akieda was born in 1970 in Aichi Prefecture and started in the restaurant business at the age of 20. He has worked in Nagoya, Aichi, focusing his studies on Japanese food, and became familiar with a variety of ingredients. He currently manages [SUSHIGEN], where he carefully chooses the perfect ingredients and sake for each day's guests, serving a blissful experience over the counter.
秋枝 泰祐Hiromasa Akieda
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TANAKA YAKINIKU RESTAURANTE
TANAKA YAKINIKU RESTAURANTE
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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田中 優太Yuta Tanaka
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A manager with a good pedigree, his father, Mr. Satoru Tanaka, is a meat expert.
Mr. Tanaka was born in 2000 in Gifu. Since his parents ran a restaurant, he thought from an early age that the restaurant business was the most common thing he could do to make people happy. Started working part-time at a yakiniku restaurant as a student. After graduating, he joined his parents' business. Trained under his father, Mr. Satoru Tanaka, a meat expert. Moved to Nagoya for the opening of Nikuya Setsugekka Nagoya. Then, he became the manager at TANAKA YAKINIKU RESTAURANTE, which opened in October 2022.
田中 優太Yuta Tanaka
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