641 - 660 of 1816 chefs
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Murakiya Hanare
村木屋はなれ
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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保崎 航大Kodai Hosaki
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Mr. Hosaki explores delicious food and drinks to bring guests a new taste of izakaya enjoyment.
He was born in 1996 in Kanagawa. The manager of Murakiya Hanare. During his college years, his part-time job led him to discover the appeal of restaurants that bring people smiles and joy through food. After graduation, he worked for a company but left because of his strong desire to work in the restaurant business. He started training with the goal of "owning his own restaurant." Experienced in both cooking and customer service at the famous Murakiya main branch in Yokohama, he assumed his current position in August 2023, when the sister branch opened. He has entertained a wide range of guests with Hanare's unique cuisine and space.
保崎 航大Kodai Hosaki
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Ippin Oryori Ootaki
一品 御料理 おゝたき
- Okaido/Gintengai, Ehime
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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大瀧 泰三Taizo Ootaki
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Mr. Ootaki carefully chooses various ingredients from Ehime and uses the skills he honed in Kyoto to weave seasonal Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1979 in Ehime. He is the owner of Ippin Oryori Ootaki. Attracted to the culinary world during his college years, he trained in Kyoto. After experiencing French cuisine, he moved on to Japanese cuisine, studied at famous restaurants in Ponto-cho and Gion, and worked as a head chef and restaurant manager. Returning to his hometown at 33, he opened his current restaurant in 2013. With the skills and taste cultivated in Kyoto, he has developed the restaurant into one of Matsuyama's best by offering dishes in which the unique flavors of local ingredients shine through. The restaurant has become popular among Japanese and foreign travelers in recent years, entertaining guests with authentic Japanese cuisine.
大瀧 泰三Taizo Ootaki
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ROZZO SICILIA
ロッツォ シチリア
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Mediterranean / Wine
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中村 嘉倫Yoshimichi Nakamura
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Dream of 2 apprentices after 10 years.
He was born in 1974 in Tokyo. Deciding to keep cooking as a hobby, he entered an ordinary university. However, his passion for cooking became irresistible when searching for his career during job seeking activities. He entered an Italian restaurant in Tokyo after graduating university and met Mr. Tsutomu Abe. Promising to have their own restaurant together in the future, they continued brushing up their skills. Returning Japan after 3 years of work in Sicily, 2 ex-apprentices opened [ROZZO SICILIA] together.
中村 嘉倫Yoshimichi Nakamura
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An no Ie
アンの家
- Nakajima Park, Hokkaido
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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大西 悦子Etsuko Onishi
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A mother wants children to eat real food.
Born in Hokkaido in 1950. Learned the basics of cooking in culinary school, and returned to her hometown in Hokkaido. One day, she learned about the Wagyu boom taking the world by storm, and she "wanted to offer real Wagyu beef at a reasonable price." In addition, there as the mother of a child, she also wanted her child to eat authentic food, and this lead to the decision to open her own shop.
大西 悦子Etsuko Onishi
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Ganso Ebidashi Monja no Ebisen Shibuya Stream Branch
元祖海老出汁もんじゃのえびせん 渋谷ストリーム店
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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羽方 勇二Yuji Hagata
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A chef who brings smiles to guests with a charming downtown atmosphere and delicious cuisine.
Mr. Hagata was born in 1992 in Tokyo. He had a passion for food from a young age and decided to pursue a career in the culinary world. Gained experience working as a chef in Japanese and chicken-focused restaurants in Marunouchi and Shinjuku. At Ganso Ebidashi Monja no Ebisen, he put his heart into his cooking every day with the desire for their guests to want to come back. He also put effort into creating the restaurant's ambiance, hoping that guests could experience the atmosphere of a Monja restaurant born in the traditional downtown area.
羽方 勇二Yuji Hagata
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Maruya Honten Tokyo Midtown Branch
まるや本店 東京ミッドタウン店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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山田 孝志Takashi Yamada
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Following his experience at a hotel, Mr. Yamada launched the Tokyo Midtown Branch and is now looking to expand further.
He was born in April 1977 in Aichi. He learned the spirit of hospitality through 10 years of working at a hotel in Aichi. At Maruya, he mastered grilling eel under the executive chef while serving as management staff. In 2019, he launched the Tokyo Midtown branch, the first out-of-prefecture store, where he is the manager and chef. In 2024, the second restaurant in Tokyo opened in Ginza. He is aiming for a further leap forward.
山田 孝志Takashi Yamada
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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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Nihonryori Tomita
日本料理とみた
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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冨田 浩Hiroshi Tomita
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Mr. Tomita presents the quintessence of Japanese cuisine in a Japanese setting, with dishes that are rich in flavor and make the most of seasonal ingredients.
He was born in 1969 in Kumamoto. The owner of Nihonryori Tomita. While working part-time at a Japanese restaurant, he was praised for the delicious rice balls he made, which awakened his enjoyment of working in the food industry. He trained at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo for five years, aspiring to become a professional. After returning to Kumamoto and working for many years as a sous chef at a traditional Japanese restaurant and a chef at a Japanese restaurant, he founded his current restaurant in 2008. The restaurant was moved to its current location in 2020. He attracts guests from Japan and abroad with seasonal delicacies and cordial hospitality in an elegant Japanese space.
冨田 浩Hiroshi Tomita
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Sandaime Wakihiko Shouten Shin-Fukushima Main Branch
三代目 脇彦商店 新福島本店
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
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松本 龍彦Tatsuhiko Matsumoto
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If you forget your gratitude, you won't be able to meet delicious Japanese Wagyu.
Mr. Matsumoto is from Hyogo. He honed his skills by learning everything from cutting meat to judging it, mainly at famous restaurants in the Kansai region that specialize in meat dishes regardless of genre. Through his experience as a chef, he has always looked at meat, but the producers and suppliers understand the ingredients best. That is why he never misses saying, “Thank you for always supplying the best meat,” to Wagyu beef farmers and suppliers who carefully raise and deliver the beef.
松本 龍彦Tatsuhiko Matsumoto
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Yakiniku Tanmiya
焼肉 炭味家
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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山下 裕太Yuta Yamashita
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Mr. Yamashita loves to eat and cook—a chef who has worked in Sushi and Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1987 in Osaka. He has loved eating and cooking since he was a child. After working as a Sushi and Japanese cuisine chef, he now works at Yakiniku Tanmiya.
山下 裕太Yuta Yamashita
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Fujino
藤乃
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Soba (noodles) / Nabe (hot pot) / Duck
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門野 倫也Michiya Kadono
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From part-time work during high school, Mr. Kadono chose the path of living on his own skills.
He was born in 1973 in Hyogo. He gained experience in the food and beverage industry through a part-time job during high school. Despite working as a salaried employee at a major corporation, he aspired to work independently with his skills, leading to his decision to leave the company. He was fortunate to have good colleagues and trained in Western cuisine, Japanese cuisine, French cuisine, and handmade soba noodles. Through this journey, he came across the owner of Fujino, and has been serving as the head chef since 2014. With a desire to expand his culinary expertise, he learned handmade soba, and he makes sure to create menus that utilize his many experiences.
門野 倫也Michiya Kadono
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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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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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Ryotei Omiya ICHI-NO-YA
料亭 大宮 一の家
- Omiya, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sushi / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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赤石 純一Junichi Akaishi
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The elegant kaiseki cuisine prepared by techniques cultivated over many years fascinates guests.
Mr. Akaishi was born in 1973. He became interested in cooking when preparing dinner for his working parents. Following high school graduation, he enrolled in a specialized culinary school. After completing his studies, he worked at the renowned Japanese confectionery shop Ginza Seigetsudo before joining Ryotei Omiya ICHI-NO-YA at age 21. Once he left his job, he gained a lot of experience, including at the CITY CLUB OF TOKYO, a members-only club in the Embassy of Canada. Fate brought him back to ICHI-NO-YA at the age of 36, where he rose to the position of head chef at 45. He is a chef who attracts guests with dishes that are filled with tradition.
赤石 純一Junichi Akaishi
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Naizou Yakiniku Senmon Kimoyakiya
内臓焼肉専門 きもやき屋
- Nakamura-ku, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Shochu
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小林 政彦Masahiko Kobayashi
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High-quality ingredients have been familiar to Mr. Kobayashi since he was a boy. After working in a butcher store, he decided to pursue a career in food and beverage.
He was born in 1977 in Aichi. His father owned a butcher store, and quality meat has been close to his heart since he was a boy. He started working part-time at a butcher store at 16 and was later hired as a regular staff member. After ten years of working in a face-to-face sales-style butcher store, he started his career in the restaurant business. Following working at Wagyu Yakiniku Kojiro, the predecessor of his current restaurant, he became the manager of Naizou Yakiniku Senmon Kimoyakiya. He continues to convey the appeal of offal meat to many people daily.
小林 政彦Masahiko Kobayashi
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Kushitei
串亭
- Koriyama/Shirakawa, Fukushima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot) / Pasta
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真壁 秀明Hideaki Makabe
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From when he first started cooking during his student years, he has continued single-mindedly down a culinary path
He was born in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture on December 29, 1958. From when he was a student, he learned how to cook with what he had available. After that, he apprenticed at places such as hotel restaurants specializing in Western cuisine and restaurants in his hometown. He has worked at [Kushitei] from 2008 to the present.
真壁 秀明Hideaki Makabe
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Aged Wagyu Steak Grilled Aging Beef Kanda Awajicho Branch
熟成和牛ステーキグリルド エイジング・ビーフ 神田淡路町店
- Kanda, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Hamburger Steak / Steak / American
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STEAK HIKARU
ステーキ ヒカル
- Matsuyama/Kume/Wakasa, Okinawa
- General,Western / General / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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亀谷 光Hikaru Kameya
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After his experience working in a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant, he wished to open a branch in his hometown of Okinawa.
Born in Okinawa in 1986. He has always enjoyed meat, and upon reaching the age of 26 he worked in Shippu Horumon, a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant in Okinawa. There, he gained experiences and learned about how to make meat delicious and the importance of sauce and seasonings in enhancing the taste of yakiniku. Eventually, he made his own formula of special sauce that he called "Hikaru Sauce" for two years while managing a coffee shop. His dream of opening his own restaurant became real as he opened STEAK HIKARU in August of 2017. Since then, he dedicated himself to create"delicious steaks that he wants to eat," which lead him to bring many customers.
亀谷 光Hikaru Kameya
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Sazanami
漣
- Toba/Shima, Mie
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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林 竜次Ryuji Hayashi
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He made his middle school dream a reality by becoming a head chef at the young age of 32.
He was born in 1973 and raised in Tokyo. His fascination with professional cooking started in middle school and led him to specialize in the culinary arts during his high school years. He went on to spend seven years studying at several traditional Japanese restaurants, which included Takamura in Roppongi, Egawa in Ginza, and Ajisai in Akasaka. Then, because of a connection he made in Mie Prefecture, he moved there at age 25 to start a job at Sazanami. After seven years on the job, he was promoted to a head chef at the age of 32. He makes his way to local fisheries every morning for fresh ingredients and takes advantage of his veteran skills and judgment to deliver the best food that Toba has to offer.
林 竜次Ryuji Hayashi
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DUMBO PIZZA FACTORY Yokohama
DUMBO PIZZA FACTORY 横浜
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Beer
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