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SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO Namba, Osaka Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

金沢Kanazawa

Mr. Kanazawa opened a sake bar to introduce the delicious taste of Japan to overseas guests.

He was born in 1980 in Osaka. While working for a trading company, he had the opportunity to visit many different countries. As he tasted the cuisine of those countries and met the people there, his fascination for Japanese cuisine, which is his origin, grew. So he took a new step forward by entering the culinary world, a field he had been interested in since his student days. He studied independently and honed his culinary skills under the guidance of his acquaintance, the current head chef, and opened SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO as the owner in 2024.

金沢Kanazawa

SUSHI-FUMI 鮨　ふみ Fukushima/Noda, Osaka Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

平谷　史郎Fumio Hiraya

Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.

He was born in 1977 in Osaka. After graduating from culinary school, he started his training as a sushi chef at the long-established Fukukizushi Nihonbashi Main Branch in Osaka. For eight years, he studied the meticulous handcrafting of Edomae-zushi at this restaurant, which originated in Yanagibashi, Tokyo. He then studied at Sushi Noguchi in Kitashinchi and opened his restaurant, SUSHI-FUMI, in Fukushima in the fall of 2015. His meticulous and time-consuming work conveys the authentic taste and spirit of Edomae sushi. As a sake connoisseur, he has a reputation for selecting sake brands and his ability to heat sake at the right time.

平谷　史郎Fumio Hiraya

Ganso Kushi-shabu Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch 元祖串しゃぶ　まつたけ　心斎橋店 Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

谷川　貴一Takakazu Tanigawa

Mr. Tanigawa learned the joys and rewards of the restaurant business from practical experience.

He was born in 1986 in Osaka. Having originally started his career in a different industry than food and beverage, Mr. Tanigawa began his career as a chef in his mid-30s. Although he had no experience initially, he found enjoyment and satisfaction through working in restaurants and honed his skills. He is currently working as a chef at Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch.

谷川　貴一Takakazu Tanigawa

Kobe beef and wine RUSH 神戸牛とワイン　RUSH Honmachi/Sakaisujihonmachi, Osaka Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Pasta / Steak / Wine

川口　真平Shinpei Kawaguchi

Well-versed in the food world, Mr. Kawaguchi is always moving forward with an eye on the future.

He was born in 1987 in Hyogo. Influenced by his mother, who was cooking well, he started cooking himself early and developed an interest in food. Starting his career as a bartender, he entered the culinary world. While honing his culinary skills, he became well-versed in wine and obtained sommelier certification. He also works in the consulting business and contributes to the food and beverage industry from various perspectives. After the Corona disaster, he established his ideal restaurant from scratch, opening RUSH in March 2024.

川口　真平Shinpei Kawaguchi

Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana 中華私房菜ハスノハナ Minoo/Nose, Osaka Chinese,Chinese / General / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

木村　重成Shigenari Kimura

Mr. Kimura is a head chef who produces new dishes through diverse experience and hard work.

He was born in 1977 in Osaka. Since childhood, he has helped in the kitchen of his parents' Japanese delicatessen restaurant. After graduating high school, he joined a Sichuan Chinese restaurant in Yokohama. He began his training as a chef and worked tirelessly, even during his sleeping time. At 22, he moved to Kansai and studied Cantonese cuisine at hotels and famous restaurants. He has worked as a head chef in various places. Currently, he is the executive chef of the cooking department of Re-Life Co., Ltd., and since 2023, he has also been the grand chef of Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana.

木村　重成Shigenari Kimura

Niku no Akai 肉のあかい Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

赤井　亮Ryo Akai

Growing up surrounded by various cuisines, Mr. Akai became a food expert.

He was born in 1976 in Osaka. His family owned a restaurant business: his father ran a Robatayaki restaurant in Dotonbori, and his mother ran a Yakitori restaurant in Tanimachi. Having helped them both since childhood, he grew up familiar with cooking. After graduating from college, he began helping out in the family business in earnest, eventually setting up his own business in the culinary world. He deepened his knowledge of meat cuisine professionally and became independent as the owner of Niku no Akai.

赤井　亮Ryo Akai

Hareya Bettei はれや　別邸 Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab / Sake

寺田　竜之進Ryunoshin Terada

Carefully prepared fresh seafood from Hokuriku, recreated in Kitashinchi.

Mr. Terada was born in Fukuoka prefecture and has honed his craft in many places. He has experience as an apprentice to a famous chef. His severe and honest personality is the foundation of his career. He carefully makes tofu by hand, takes great care in selecting seasonings, and spends extra effort on miso and soy sauce, all to create original flavors that can only be tasted at his restaurant. He handles the finest seafood from the seas of Hokuriku with expert skills to recreate the flavors of Fukui in Kitashinchi. He serves food tailored to diners' preferences upon request.

寺田　竜之進Ryunoshin Terada

Sushi Mahoroba 寿司まほろば Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake

村上　勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami

Master of sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. Renowned for expert sushi making and refined hospitality.

Mr. Murakami was born in 1961 in Shiga and is the head chef of Sushi Mahoroba. He began his culinary career at a Japanese restaurant in Shiga, where he honed his skills in Japanese cuisine before moving on to sushi. Following his studies at sushi restaurants in Shiga, Kyoto, and Tokyo, he learned the techniques and taste of Edo-mae sushi at a famous sushi restaurant in Tokyo. Then, he moved to Osaka, the capital of food, and worked at a sushi restaurant in the Minami district. Recognized for his talent, he assumed his current position when the restaurant opened in September 2023. He serves guests from Japan and abroad with his experience and skill regarding ingredients from various regions of Japan, as well as his friendly and warm hospitality.

村上　勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami

Beef Tenderloin Yakiniku Restaurant SHINBA 牛ヒレ焼肉の名紋神刃 Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

Miyazaki Ozaki Beef Washoku Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West 宮崎尾崎牛和食鉄板焼き吟梅田ヒルトンプラザウエスト Nishi-Umeda, Osaka Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

樋口　芳也Yoshiya Higuchi

Mr. Higuchi finds true pleasure and purpose in working as a chef.

He was born in 1981 in Ehime. From childhood, he was good with his hands and liked to make things, so cooking was one of the pleasures he enjoyed serving his family. After graduating from Tsuji Gakuen Cooking & Confectionery College, he became interested in Italian food and began working at restaurants in Osaka. Later, he moved to his current company, which operates a wide range of restaurants. He started out at the meat restaurant Gin and transferred to the Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West when it was opened.

樋口　芳也Yoshiya Higuchi

Teppan Dining SEEKS 鉄板Dining SEEKS Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

坂野　稔Minoru Sakano

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Inspired by his father's cooking, Mr. Sakano has been devoted to his cooking career.

He was born in 1981 in Toyama. Influenced by the dishes his father cooked for him as a child, he naturally learned to cook because he began to cook for himself. Since working part-time in restaurants as a student, he has been pursuing a career in the food and beverage industry. Experienced working in a hotel kitchen and as a head chef at a kappo restaurant. Attracted by teppanyaki, which can be cheated, he opened his current restaurant.

坂野　稔Minoru Sakano

Yakiniku Tanmiya 焼肉　炭味家 Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

山下　裕太Yuta Yamashita

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

Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch 個室和牛焼肉吟難波店 Namba, Osaka Japanese,Japanese / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

平子　貴利Takatoshi Hirako

Mr. Hirako works hard every day to serve delicious Yakiniku and create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.

He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. Having felt the appeal of work that lets him see guests' smiling faces, he entered the world of dining. While working at a Yakiniku restaurant, he met the president of his current company and changed his job. Currently, he displays his skills as the restaurant head of Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch, a Wagyu beef BBQ restaurant with private rooms. He spends his days serving delicious Yakiniku and working hard to create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.

平子　貴利Takatoshi Hirako

Yakiniku GUTS Hanare 焼肉GUTS　離れ Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

??　辰也Tatsuya Hamasaki

Through the connections with others, Mr. Hamasaki grew as a person.

He was born in 1989 in Osaka in 1989. While in high school, he started working part-time at a local izakaya (Japanese-style pub) and went on to become a chef. Based on the foundation he developed there, he moved on to Italian cuisine and mastered the techniques of different cuisines. After that, he moved to a yakiniku restaurant in Umeda to gain more experience before joining Yakiniku GUTS Hanare.

??　辰也Tatsuya Hamasaki

Nepali & Indian Restaurant BASURI Teradacho ネパール＆インド　レストラン　BASURI　寺田町 Tennoji/Abenobashi, Osaka Indian Curry,Curry / Indian / Nepalese / Indian Curry

サプコタ　アジャヤAjaya Sapkota

Mr. Sapkota provides heartwarming hospitality with Nepalese food.

He was born in Nepal. With a dream of opening a restaurant in Japan, he came to Japan. He has been researching the authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine he learned in his home country to match the Japanese palate. On November 20, 2023, he opened Nepali & Indian Restaurant BASURI with his family. He tries to maintain a restaurant with warm hospitality, the aroma of spices, and a smile on the faces of his guests.

サプコタ　アジャヤAjaya Sapkota

Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / European / Middle Eastern/Arab / Others

濵口　貴志Takashi Hamaguchi

Mr. Hamaguchi deftly manipulates bottles and glasses as he envisions them.

Because he likes to drink, Mr. Hamaguchi went to bars and learned about bartenders. He was inspired by the smart manner in which bartenders handle the process, from making drinks to serving them to guests, and thought he wanted to become a bartender. After gaining experience, he opened his own bar. Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records opened in June 2022 and is his third bar.

濵口　貴志Takashi Hamaguchi

Kuroge Wagyu Junniku Yakiniku M.M.ya 黒毛和牛純肉焼肉 M.M.ya Namba, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Wine / Shochu

濱　健一Kenichi Hama

Taking great care in his work, Mr. Hama sorts the meat and brings out the best flavor.

Since childhood, he had a passion for cooking, naturally stepping into the food world. He worked in the meat industry, expanding his knowledge in meat handling. Currently, he has demonstrated his culinary skills as the head chef at the newly opened M.M.ya since November 4th, 2023.

濱　健一Kenichi Hama

Japanese restaurant Yu-chan Japanese restaurant Yu-chan Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Wine

﨑川　裕介Yusuke Sakigawa

Mr. Sakigawa opened his own restaurant after finding new goals for cooking.

Mr. Sakigawa was born in 1989 in Osaka. He gained experience in a part-time job when he was a student. He learned the basics of cooking from the store head's instruction. Having been moved by the joy of cooking, he entered a culinary institute intending to become a chef. After graduating, he joined a Japanese restaurant, which gave his career a full-blown start. He continued polishing his skills in Japanese cuisine. In August 2022, he opened Japanese restaurant Yu-chan as the owner and head chef. He stands proudly in his kitchen every day while reconfirming the joy and depth of cooking.

﨑川　裕介Yusuke Sakigawa

Kokuryu Ebisubashi Branch 黒龍　戎橋店 Namba, Osaka Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake

町田　茂Shigeru Machida

Attracted by the thoughts and skills of artisan chefs, Mr. Machida began walking the path of Japanese cuisine.

He is a native of Osaka. Interested in eating and making things more than others, he became especially fascinated by the delicate presentation of food and the knife skills of artisan chefs, leading him to pursue a career in Japanese cuisine. In 2007, he started his life as a chef at a kappo restaurant in Kitashinchi. Since then, he has worked in 20 restaurants, including not only Japanese but also Italian, Chinese, and others. He has also been involved in the launch of many restaurants. Currently, he works as a chef at the Kokuryu Ebisubashi Branch.

町田　茂Shigeru Machida

Osaka Fukushima Yakiniku Toppuku 大阪福島焼肉とっぷく Fukushima/Noda, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

天野　栄貴Tomoki Amano

Mr. Amano communicates with guests and provides a pleasant time.

He was born in 2001 in Osaka. Since his parents owned a Yakiniku restaurant, cooking was a familiar part of his life. He dreamed of becoming a chef himself in the future and honed his skills by helping out at the restaurant. After finishing school, he entered the culinary world and began his training. He trained and gained experience in Yakiniku exclusively. Currently, he is active as a chef at Osaka Fukushima Yakiniku Toppuku, which opened in November 2023. Every day, he communicates with guests with a bright smile and provides them a good time.

天野　栄貴Tomoki Amano

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SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO

Mr. Kanazawa opened a sake bar to introduce the delicious taste of Japan to overseas guests.

SUSHI-FUMI

Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.

Ganso Kushi-shabu Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch

Mr. Tanigawa learned the joys and rewards of the restaurant business from practical experience.

Kobe beef and wine RUSH

Well-versed in the food world, Mr. Kawaguchi is always moving forward with an eye on the future.

Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana

Mr. Kimura is a head chef who produces new dishes through diverse experience and hard work.

Niku no Akai

Growing up surrounded by various cuisines, Mr. Akai became a food expert.

Hareya Bettei

Carefully prepared fresh seafood from Hokuriku, recreated in Kitashinchi.

Sushi Mahoroba

Master of sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. Renowned for expert sushi making and refined hospitality.

Beef Tenderloin Yakiniku Restaurant SHINBA

Miyazaki Ozaki Beef Washoku Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West

Mr. Higuchi finds true pleasure and purpose in working as a chef.

Teppan Dining SEEKS

Inspired by his father's cooking, Mr. Sakano has been devoted to his cooking career.

Yakiniku Tanmiya

Mr. Yamashita loves to eat and cook—a chef who has worked in Sushi and Japanese cuisine.

Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch

Mr. Hirako works hard every day to serve delicious Yakiniku and create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.

Yakiniku GUTS Hanare

Through the connections with others, Mr. Hamasaki grew as a person.

Nepali & Indian Restaurant BASURI Teradacho

Mr. Sapkota provides heartwarming hospitality with Nepalese food.

Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records

Mr. Hamaguchi deftly manipulates bottles and glasses as he envisions them.

Kuroge Wagyu Junniku Yakiniku M.M.ya

Taking great care in his work, Mr. Hama sorts the meat and brings out the best flavor.

Japanese restaurant Yu-chan

Mr. Sakigawa opened his own restaurant after finding new goals for cooking.

Kokuryu Ebisubashi Branch

Attracted by the thoughts and skills of artisan chefs, Mr. Machida began walking the path of Japanese cuisine.

Osaka Fukushima Yakiniku Toppuku

Mr. Amano communicates with guests and provides a pleasant time.