I've gone down this road because I like cooking.

Born in Hong Kong in 1979. Came to Japan as soon as he graduated from high school in Hong Kong and enrolled himself in a specialized Japanese language school. After that, he began working at a Chinese restaurant in Sakura-shinmachi, Tokyo. Subsequently, he continued working at Chinese restaurants in Chigasaki and Meguro for two years and one year respectively. Passionate about other cuisines besides Chinese food, he joined Gyukoku as a chef in 2004 on a friend's recommendation. Since then, he has mastered the art of cooking beef. Now, he regards the purpose of his work to be making his customers happy.

With his career spanning nearly half a century, his role in developing French cuisine in Japan has been pivotal

He was born in 1951 in Fukuoka prefecture. He started his culinary career when he was 18, after entering "Royal" in Fukuoka. He was deeply impressed by the dessert buffets at "Regence" in Roppongi, which were still rare at that time, and he also trained as a patisserie. He went to France in 1977, and studied for five years at restaurants such as "Troisgros", and "Georges Blanc", being impressed once again by the culture of French cuisine that he experienced in the country itself. After returning to Japan, he held successive posts as a chef in "De Roanne" in Kyobashi, and "Pantagruel" in Akasaka. He opened "Kitajimatei" in 1990.

Our chef turned his passion for cooking into a career, and has experience in a wine variety of cuisines

He entered the world of the culinary arts out of a love of cooking. He learned the basic principles of cuisine at a Japanese-style restaurant. After that he strived to improve his skills, taking up a position at a cake shop making desserts. Today his specialty is creative dishes that cross the boundaries of different culinary styles.

He his love of cooking and yakiniku (grilled meat) pushes him to pursue Korean cuisine that does high quality meat justice

Born August 22nd, 1986, in Kyoto. As a child his love of cooking and yakiniku (grilled meat) led him down the path to becoming a chef. At the age of 18 he started working at a Korean restaurant. After honing his skills for four years at Tendan Gion, he transferred to Tendan Akasaka. He doesn't just make Korean food - he uses his considerable skills to make luxurious yet subtle dishes that pair perfectly with yakiniku. With high quality meat you can't find anywhere else, many Korean food lovers flock to our restaurant daily.

By making sure ingredients change every day, there is always an eye on consistent quality.

Born in 1973, and a native of Fukuoka Prefecture, he had always loved food, but was working at a company unrelated to the culinary world. From there, he decided to change occupations and pursue the path of becoming a chef. Every day he constantly watches changes in conditions and the quality of ingredients to insure a consistent high level of quality, which means he is always studying the textures and flavors of the food he has perfected.

A restaurateur who continually seeks to provide a customer-tailored experience.

Born in Tokyo in 1970, he embraced the dream becoming a chef and opening a restaurant with his father. Upon graduation from a culinary school, he honed his skills at hotels and Japanese restaurants in Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa. He became head chef at Onzoshi Matsurokuya in June of 2012. He strives daily to offer true hospitality by utilizing best-quality ingredients to make food that keeps you coming back for more.

Our chef feels it's his true calling to provide excellent service to his customers at the counter

Born in 1977 in Fukushima Prefecture. He worked at a sushi shop in Sendai for 14 years before becoming a chef at Sushidokoro Koya, and now he's the owner of Sushidokoro Koya Sendaisushidori Store. He loves to sell sushi over the counter and see all of his customers' faces - he feels that it is his calling.

He opened "Nepalico" with the aim of making Nepalese culture commonplace

He was born in Gorkha, Nepal in 1980, and came to Japan in 2003 in order to learn Japanese. After that, he resolved to spread the charm of Nepalese culture within Japan itself upon marrying his Japanese wife. He trained at restaurants in Tokyo, and returned to Nepal for a period of time to learn about Nepalese cuisine. In September 2010, he opened "Nepalico Shibuya branch". In March 2014, he opened "Nepalico Komazawa branch", thus spreading the charm of Nepalese cuisine further.

Influenced by his relatives who cooked for a living, he chose the same path

Born July 9th, 1958, he's a native of Miyagi Prefecture's Higashimatsushima City. Influenced by his relatives who cooked for a living, he too chose the same path. After graduating from the Musashino School of Culinary Arts in Tokyo, he trained for three years at a Japanese restaurant in the city before moving on to the high class Sendai restaurant Gin Tanabe. He plied his skills there for roughly 30 years before coming to Sumibi Wabo Hesoya (now: Wasyoku to Tempura Zehu) to cap off his career.

The chef who protects the Queen Alice flavor.

Born in Kawasaki. After graduating high school, he trained at Kawasaki Nikko Hotel for 7 years before starting work at Queen Alice Ginza. After that, he worked at Queen Alice Reception Hall and then in 1999 he started at Queen Alice Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu, where he works now.

Since deeply enjoying chicken as a child, he headed straight on the path to being a chef.

A chef with strong roots, his father worked as head chef of Tokyo Kaikan and cooked chicken roasts on his days off. Because of his enjoyment of chicken, he set out to be a yakitori (chicken skewer) chef from the age of 19. Since leaving home he spent 20 years leading his siblings at the famous "Kushi Ginza," before opening "Hinaizidori-Yakitori Maekawa" in 2011. Since then he has only used Hyuga Dori and Nagoya Kochin chicken from the best hand-rearing farms in the country. He continues to search for new ways to use the best ingredients.

He pours 100% of his effort into every skewer to offer you his best every time.

Born in 1976, a native of Hokkaido's Muroran City. After working at a pub as a part-time job, he decided to enter the world of the culinary arts. He worked at a pub in Sapporo for almost ten years, were he learned how to manage food preparation and instruct staff - the whole operation of a successful restaurant. In 2004, he returned to his hometown of Muroran and began working at "Yakitori no Ippei Main Store." He tells us that "there's no way you could get this kind of quality at a cheap yakitori joint - my motto is to cook every single skewer to delicious perfection before I offer it to my customers."

Unforgettable gyutan (beef tongue) at Rikyu

He is from Miyagi Prefecture, and used to eat gyutan (beef tongue) at Rikyu when he was a student. When he went outside the prefecture for work he tried gyutan at various restaurants, but he never encountered a taste that satisfied him. When he moved back to Sendai he joined Rikyu, where he had always dreamed of working.

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

Enjoy "Kushiage" (fried skewers), have fun with the chef, and understand its depth.

After graduating from culinary school, he hoped to become a patissier, so he began working at a French restaurant through an introduction from the school. Following that an acquaintance introduced me to a steakhouse. Ultimately, he wound up working at several different restaurants. When he turned 30, he began thinking about the chef he wanted to become. He started at a kushiage (fried skewers) restaurant. It was his first time interacting with customers at a counter. As a chef, there was nothing better than directly seeing a customer's reaction. 15 years has since passed and he has continued working as a kushiage 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.

Enlightened by the natural wines at Uguisu, known for their "Vin Naturel"

Born in Yamagata prefecture in 1980, he started his culinary career when he was 22. After training at hotels and Italian restaurants in Yokohama, at 27 he made a career change to concentrate on service while he was working at the French restaurant La Butte Boisee in Jiyugaoka. He learned about wine made from famous wineries in France, and subsequently encountered natural wines while working at Uguisu in Sangenjaya, which left a deep impression on him. He came to Beau Temps when he was 31, and is currently spreading the charm and depth of natural wine as the restaurant's second generation owner.

Inspired by the flavor of "Chef's", a young talent asked to be taught

Minami was born in Tokushima Prefecture in 1983. After graduating from university, he studied Chinese cuisine at Tsuji Culinary Institute. Afterwards, he apprenticed at "Kuushin", a famous restaurant in Osaka . At the age of 26, attracted by its simple yet delicious food, he began working at Chef's. At the time it was called "Renge", and he gained experience under the restaurant's owner Eishun Nishioka. After two years he became the restaurant's head chef. While holding on to the traditional flavors of this famous establishment, he continues to strive in earnest to discover new flavors.

Into the world of cuisine dreamt of since childhood.

In order to progress on to the world of food dreamt of in his childhood, he studied at a cooking school. After graduating he began working at Rikyu as a cook, steadily building up experience until now.

A missionary for legitimate Italian cuisine He fell for fresh pasta and chose the path of Italian food

After working in a French restaurant, he was taken to an Italian restaurant by an associate and ate fresh pasta for the first time. He got an incredible shock and, his heart brimming with a desire to learn more, he started learning about Italian cuisine. Crossing over to Italy by himself, his self-confidence, built over a 10 year career, was shattered by the deliciousness of the food made for him by a local old lady, so he started a study of the fundamental importance of making food well. Without purposely pushing to make things different, he tries new techniques and brings in new sensations daily, even as he sticks to the methods of orthodox Italian, all to continue delivering the joy of Italian food.