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NIKU Dining meat meet
NIKUダイニング meat meet
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Italian / Steak / Wine
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村田 善之Yoshiyuki Murata
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Mr. Murata delivers pleasure with his particular passion as a meat lover.
He was born in 1971 in Ishikawa and is the owner and chef of NIKU Dining meat meet. He has experience in a casual restaurant that mainly serves meat dishes and an Italian bistro. As a meat lover himself, he is uncompromising in his dedication to all the menu items he offers. He carefully chooses ingredients, figures out how to cook them properly depending on the items, and provides meals that satisfy both the stomach and the mind.
村田 善之Yoshiyuki Murata
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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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Oyogi-torafugu Katsugani Ryori Ajihei Sonezaki
泳ぎとらふぐ 活蟹料理 あじ平 曽根崎
- Higashi-Umeda/Ohatsutenjin/Taiyuji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Nabe (hot pot)
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奥野 幸治郎Kojiro Okuno
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Having honed his skills in Japanese cuisine, Mr. Okuno offers dishes that make the most of his abundant experience.
He was born in 1958 in Tokyo. Initially interested in Japanese food, he started as a chef at a restaurant in Tokyo with an introduction from an acquaintance. Since then, he has been working as a chef of Japanese cuisine. Also well versed in handling blowfish. In addition, he has experience abroad, including training at a Japanese restaurant in France. He has been the chef at Ajihei Sonezaki since its opening in December 2023, after the restaurant was renovated.
奥野 幸治郎Kojiro Okuno
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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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Sushi Urayama Meieki
鮨うら山 名駅
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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清野 孝博Takahiro Kiyono
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Mr. Kiyono wants many people to enjoy the deliciousness of Hokuriku sushi.
He was born in 1977. At first, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine, where he learned sushi. He has traveled abroad to the U.S. to master and spread the Japanese way, and now he has settled in Nagoya. Using unique fish from the Hokuriku region and special red vinegar rice, he offers delicious sushi and a bite that will impress you. He is looking forward to welcoming you to the restaurant.
清野 孝博Takahiro Kiyono
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Nihonbashi Suitengu Nanatosha
日本橋水天宮 七灯舎
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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佐藤 健一Kenichi Sato
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Farmers and growers, cooks, and guests. Mr. Sato connects the dots to make a line and form a circle.
Mr. Sato was born in 1972 in Miyagi Prefecture. He grew up watching his parents out front as they ran a sushi restaurant and became fascinated with Japanese cuisine. After working at Hotel Kawakyu in Wakayama Prefecture and Hotel Arrowle in Ishikawa Prefecture, he trained at the Rihga Royal Hotel in Osaka. As a chef responsible for the final touches before the food is eaten, he enjoys connecting the warmth and thoughts of the people involved. Favored by fate, he devotes himself to his work every day with the motto, Kindness is best embodied in cooking.
佐藤 健一Kenichi Sato
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Kyo Yubadokoro Seike Nijojo Branch
京ゆば処 静家 二条城店
- Nijo Castle, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Yuba (tofu skin)
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稲葉 保行Yasuyuki Inaba
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The desire to please people is the starting point. A chef who studied in Gion and Ponto-cho.
Mr. Inaba was born in Shiga Prefecture. He loves making people happy more than anything else. His desire to bring joy to people through food led him to become a chef. He has been working as a chef for about a quarter of a century at Japanese restaurants in Gion and Ponto-cho. Now he works as a chef at the Kyo Yubadokoro Seike Nijojo Branch. He continues to bring moments of joy to people through his cooking, just as he did when he first decided to become a chef.
稲葉 保行Yasuyuki Inaba
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Sushi Suzuki
鮨 すず樹
- Tsukishima, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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鈴木 智樹Tomoki Suzuki
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Devoted to Edomae sushi. Mr. Suzuki offers exquisite nigiri and seasonal delicacies with careful handwork.
He was born in 1982 in Iwate. In his late teens, he was fascinated by the meticulous handiwork of sushi chefs at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo and decided to become a sushi chef. He began his training at a long-established sushi restaurant in Tsukiji at the time and honed his skills at a well-known Tsukiji restaurant for 20 years. In April 2023, he founded his current restaurant in Tsukishima and became independent. Since then, he has visited the wholesale market, which has moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu, almost every day to carefully select the finest seafood of the day. With his meticulous handiwork and delicious nigiri and dishes, he welcomes guests from both Japan and abroad.
鈴木 智樹Tomoki Suzuki
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Muromachi Fukuwauchi
室町 福は内
- Mitsukoshimae, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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小林 弘明Hiroaki Kobayashi
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Starting as a chef at a hotel, Mr. Kobayashi studied at various places in Tokyo before coming to Fukuwauchi.
He was born in 1980 in Osaka. At the age of 18, he started working in a restaurant. He then began his career in earnest as a hotel chef, working at "Hotel The Manhattan" in Kaihin-Makuhari, where he was in charge of kaiseki cuisine. After that, he gained experience as a chef in Tokyo and was employed at the Fukuhauchi, which was then located in Shinbashi, where he eventually came to be in charge of the restaurant's management. After relocating to Muromachi, the restaurant has now reopened as Muromachi Fukuhauchi.
小林 弘明Hiroaki Kobayashi
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Dining & Music BAR ONSTAGE
Dining & Music BAR 音STAGE
- Kanda, Tokyo
- Amusement Bar,Bars (pubs) / General / Beer / Whisky
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菊池 潤Jun Kikuchi
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Mr. Kikuchi deepened his interest in food through his part-time job experiences.
Mr. Kikuchi was born in 1986 in Tokyo. He started working at a cafe in Shibuya as a hall staff. Due to the lack of cafe's kitchen staff, he started working in the kitchen and deepened his interest in cooking. He trained for four years, worked at another café, and gained six years of experience at an Italian restaurant in Yaesu, which closed because of the influence of COVID-19. After that, he earned further experience and knowledge at various restaurants, such as a cafe in Kouenji and an Italian restaurant in Nagoya. He now works as head chef at Dining & Music BAR ONSTAGE, which opened in May 2022.
菊池 潤Jun Kikuchi
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Yakitori Bonzo Shinsaibashi Branch
焼鳥 ぼんぞ 心斎橋店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese
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市山 幹和Mikikazu Ichiyama
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Mr. Ichiyama continues to hone and improve his skills with a focus on Japanese cuisine.
He was the manager of a Japanese restaurant in New York for many years and trained at the owner's restaurant for 3 years. Later, after working as a manager at a yakitori restaurant opened by that owner, he trained for four years at a popular yakitori restaurant in Osaka at the time and then opened his own restaurant. He works hard to create a restaurant where guests are impressed not only by the food but also by everything about the restaurant, making them want to come back again.
市山 幹和Mikikazu Ichiyama
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antica locanda MIYAMOTO
antica locanda MIYAMOTO
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Italian / Steak
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宮本 健真Kenshin Miyamoto
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Mr. Miyamoto is an Italian chef who continues to convey the charm of Aso, Kumamoto and has made numerous achievements.
He was born in 1975 in Kumamoto. At 19, he went to Italy to study at several famous restaurants. After returning to Japan, he set up his own restaurant at 31. Still, the Kumamoto earthquake prompted him to search for a new way of cooking and being in the restaurant. Then, he opened the nature-themed "antica locanda MIYAMOTO" in June 2021. His skills have been recognized in many fields, and he was featured in "Gault and Millau" in 2022 and 2023. He is a leading figure in conveying the charms of Aso, Kumamoto, to the world, having played a leading role in the recognition as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS).
宮本 健真Kenshin Miyamoto
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Koshitsu Dining Kakehashi Higashi Bypass Main store
個室ダイニングかけはし 東バイパス本店
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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井村 武広Takehiro Imura
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The vision of his father standing in the kitchen inspired him to be chef.
Chef Imura was born on January 10th, 1982 in Kumamoto Prefecture. He grew up watching his father cook at the ryokan (Japanese style inn) that was also his childhood home. That scene which he observed from early on became like a guidebook for his own journey to becoming a chef. He started training to make his interest in cooking a professional reality. He began his career working at a traditional Japanese restaurant in the city, and then moved on to a ryokan in Aso. To further devote himself to training, he worked at another ryokan in Kyoto. In 2014, he returned to his hometown of Kumamoto and opened Koshitsu Dining Kakehashi Higashi Bypass Honten, where he acts as chef-owner.
井村 武広Takehiro Imura
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THE TASTE
THE TASTE
- Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto
- Bistro,Italian/French / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Cake
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星野 貴大Takahiro Hoshino
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Mr. Hoshino is a chef who utilizes various skills and knowledge to cook dishes that enchant guests.
He was born in 1991 in Kanagawa. His experience working in the kitchen as a part-time cook led him to begin his career as a chef. The joy of cooking he felt at that time, and the desire to have a profession became his motivation, and he has been striving for it every day. After accumulating experience in general Western cuisine, including Italian and American cuisine, he was appointed the head chef of THE TASTE. With the depth and diversity of his cultivated cuisine, he prepares dishes that shine with originality.
星野 貴大Takahiro Hoshino
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Momoyaki Bancho
もも焼き 伴鳥
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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菊池 由朗Yoshiro Kikuchi
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He offers savory high-quality chicken to many people.
He was born in 1980 in Fukuoka prefecture. After learning kaiseki (traditional Japanese cuisine) at restaurants/hotels in Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka prefectures, he participated in [World Skills International] as a Kyoto prefecture's representative in 2003. Currently he is actively working as a chef at a restaurant in Hakata City, offering savory high-quality chicken to many people.
菊池 由朗Yoshiro Kikuchi
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le Bistro Montmartre
ビストロ モンマルトル
- Shin Toshin, Okinawa
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Pasta
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植村 慎太朗Shintaro Uemura
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He opens his door to his own world of cooking than his father's.
Born in 1973 in Tokyo. His father was a Chinese chef. He wanted to create his own life and started his French cuisine career at 18 years old. After 7 years of experience at restaurants in Ginza and Aoyama, he left for France in 1999 and widened his experience at [La Regalade], which was the most difficult restaurant to secure a reservation from in those days, [Beauvilliers] as a chef de partie, and 3-star [Pierre Gagnaire]. Returning to Japan, he expanded his experience as a chef at [Auxamis Tokyo], and a main dining chef at [THE BUSENA TERRACE] in fall, 2009. In December, 2012, he opened [le Bistro Montmartre].
植村 慎太朗Shintaro Uemura
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Handmade Soba Makino
手打そば まきの
- Kakuozan/Higashiyama Park, Aichi
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / Soba (noodles)
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牧野 満Mitsuru Makino
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The sincere character of the restaurant head appears in these handmade soba noodles that pursue deliciousness.
Mr. Makino was born in 1970 in Nagoya. His first job was in sales, but he wanted to learn a different skill, so he aimed to become a soba artisan. He worked hard at his training for 5 years at the Nagoya restaurant Soba Taniya, laying the groundwork for his current soba making. With his motto of "serving delicious seasonal ingredients with delicious timing", he carefully makes handmade soba and tempura using carefully selected ingredients. He says he wants to give customers peace of mind in their dining experience by providing handmade dishes.
牧野 満Mitsuru Makino
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Sushi Somei
鮨 染井
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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染井 誠司Seiji Somei
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A passionate artisan who has dedicated himself to Japanese cuisine and was devoted to making dreams come true.
Mr. Somei was born in 1965 in Fukuoka. Having been moved by a drama he saw in his school days, in which a mischievous child rose to the position of head chef, he longed to become a chef himself. With those passionate thoughts in mind, he dived headfirst into the world of food after graduating high school. He worked at Japanese restaurants for 15 years, and sushi restaurants for 17 years. He has continued to tirelessly refine his skills to the present day in areas that see many customers with refined tastes, such as Kioicho, Roppongi, and Nishiazabu.
染井 誠司Seiji Somei
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Eau-De-Vie
オー・ド・ヴィー Eau-De-Vie
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Cocktail / Whisky
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西村 佳佑Keisuke Nishimura
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Water of life" that gives healing to daily life. Mr. Nishimura provides a moment of contentment.
He was born in 1991 in Osaka, the manager of Eau-De-Vie. The bar's name comes from the French word meaning "water of life (sake)." It started as a bar that provides healing to people's daily lives through a drink. It has now been renewed as a dining bar offering drinks and food. He aims to create a place where not only those who have supported the bar but also more guests can enjoy a moment of contentment.
西村 佳佑Keisuke Nishimura
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Sushi Kappo Kakihachi
すし割烹 柿八
- Soen, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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