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Sushi Yoshi
すし よし
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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西森 義幸NISHIMORI YOSHIYUKI
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The part-time job he had during high school led him to become a sushi chef, constantly striving to perfect the art of sushi making
He was born on October 6th, 1965, in Otaru City. Working part time during high school at a well-established sushi restaurant led him to pursue a career as a sushi chef. He continued to train at the same sushi restaurant after graduating from high school. After that he trained at several sushi restaurants, and also became a fisherman's apprentice in order to acquire skill in judging fish. He opened "Sushi Dokoro Yoshi" in 2005 near Sushiya Street in Otaru, where numerous sushi restaurants compete for customers. The sumptuous seafood dishes created by the owner, who has an exhaustive knowledge of seafood, bring in many people from great distances.
西森 義幸NISHIMORI YOSHIYUKI
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Otaru Jingisukan Club Kitatogarashi Main Branch
小樽ジンギスカン倶楽部 北とうがらし 本店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)
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鶴間 公介Kosuke Tsuruma
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Encounter with the Morikuma family, the owner, made him a chef.
Though he had no relation with cooking at all, an encounter with the Morikuma family, the owner of [Otaru Jingisukan Club Kitatogarashi] became his big turning point. After experiencing various restaurants in the group in a short time, such as ramen (Chinese noodles), soba (Japanese noodles), izakaya (Japanese pub) serving grilled dishes, he is currently working as a manager of Kitatogarashi!
鶴間 公介Kosuke Tsuruma
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Meimei-tei
羊羊亭
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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酒井 諭Satoshi Sakai
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He has been actively creating general western cuisine for many years, mainly at hotel restaurants.
He was born in 1962 in Hokkaido. He loved cooking to please people since he was a boy. After graduating from high school, he learned the fundamentals of cooking at Abeno Culinary School in Osaka. After working at [Bistro Kanapeshu] in Sapporo for 10 years, and [Obihiro Grand Hotel] and [JR Hotel Nikko North Land Obihiro] for many years, he has been actively working at [La Vista Hakodate Bay] since 2011. Currently, he is the executive chef at [La Vista Hakodate Bay] and [Hakodate Bay Bishoku Club].
酒井 諭Satoshi Sakai
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Sushi Watanabe Sapporo Branch
鮨わたなべ 札幌店
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / General
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渡部 朋仁Tomohito Watanabe
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A sushi artisan who is proud of "Ezo-mae Sushi", making Hokkaido ingredients shine with Edo-mae techniques.
Mr. Watanabe was born in 1972 in Hokkaido. After training at famous and newly opened Japanese restaurants in Tokyo for 10 years, he studied for 3 years at a long-standing sushi restaurant, then became licensed as a Fugu chef in Tokyo. Returning to his hometown of Nakashibetsu town in Hokkaido, he opened Sushi Watanabe, and in 2013 the newly built and relocated current Nakashibetsu Main Branch. And in February 2018, he opened the Sushi Watanabe Sapporo Branch, where he works to this day. 'Ezo-mae Sushi', Mr. Watanabe's trademark, uses Hokkaido-made ingredients with Edo-mae techniques. His unique food delights many foodies.
渡部 朋仁Tomohito Watanabe
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Suzunoya
牛たん・旬菜 鈴の屋
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Hamburger Steak / Gyutan (beef tongue)
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深谷 仁博 FUKAYA KIMIHIRO
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Having two busy working parents, devoted himself to learning the preparation of Japanese cuisine since elementary school
Born August 7th, 1973, raised in Kamigawa-gun, Hokkaido. Both his parents worked, so learning to cook in elementary school, he enjoyed learning how to season and prepare dishes. After graduating high school he trained in a Japanese restaurant, learning many skills and techniques. After that he worked as a chef in a Japanese hotel restaurant. In May of 2011 he struck off on his own and opened Suzunoya.
深谷 仁博 FUKAYA KIMIHIRO
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Nizakana Sashimi Shunsai Uminoshiki
煮魚・刺身・旬菜 海乃四季
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shochu
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鈴木 克彦SUZUKI KATSUHIKO
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Experience gained in restaurants all across Japan fuels his passionate exploration of local gastronomy!
He was born in Hokkaido, in 1968. After graduating from his local high school, he started working in Japanese restaurants all across the country, gaining real-life experience while developing a keen interest in local gastronomy. In 2009, he became the head chef of the Nizakana Sashimi Shunsai Uminoshiki. He visits the market everyday, putting his long experience to use in selecting and purchasing the best ingredients available, making no compromise on quality. He is renown for his boiled fish dishes, and for always bringing the best out of the ingredients he uses.
鈴木 克彦SUZUKI KATSUHIKO
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Shodai
初代
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen)
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高杉 和生TAKASUGI KAZUO
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Every day, our chefs continue to preserve our founder's unmistakeable flavor.
He was born in Hokkaido in 1980. Marrying young gave him the opportunity to be invited to enter the culinary world by the owner, who was a former acquaintance. Ever since, he has earnestly followed the ramen (Chinese noodle soup) tradition and strived to maintain the founder's unique taste. At the same time, he has also experimented with new flavors.
高杉 和生TAKASUGI KAZUO
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Sushi Kyu
鮨九
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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小野寺 晃彦ONODERA AKIHIKO
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With care, smiles and gratitude as our motto, our chef prepares food to meet the customers' needs.
Born in Sapporo on January 11th, 1975. After graduating from middle school, our chef began learning his craft at a variety of sushi restaurants. With this knowledge, he opened this store in July 2013. Paying close attention to a variety of his customers' needs, from age, to gender, to whether or not they drink alcohol, he prepares sushi, paying close attention to factors such as the size of the sushi and the amount of wasabi to use. Our master chef has spent a quarter of a century with sushi.
小野寺 晃彦ONODERA AKIHIKO
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Sushi Zen Main Store
すし善 本店
- Maruyama Park, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Crab / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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大金 有三OGANE YUZO
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He decided to become a chef the first time he tried sushi, and now he strives to move people with his meals as profoundly as he was.
He was born in 1958 in Hokkaido. When he was in elementary school his father took him to a sushi shop, where he was deeply moved: "I never knew anything in the whole world could taste that good!". From that experience he endeavored to become a chef in the years following. He trained at four different sushi restaurants in Tokyo before coming to work for us at "Sushi Zen." His wish is for as many people as possible to experience the delicious, wonderful flavor of sushi, while spending their valuable time enjoying satisfying and exceptional service.
大金 有三OGANE YUZO
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Kawajin Main Store
川甚本店
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Hokkaido Cuisine / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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本間 勇司HOMMA YUJI
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A Japanese professional chef with attention to using safe ingredients.
He was born in 1970, Wakkanai city, Hokkaido. He got a job working at a sushi restaurant where he worked for two years at the recommendation of one of his junior high school teachers. After working there, he further polished his skills at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo, and he has been the head chef at Kawajin Main Store since 2006. These days, as consumers become more aware of what they are eating, we take prudence in insuring the safety of our ingredients, and we only use ingredients grown locally with low amounts of agricultural chemicals.
本間 勇司HOMMA YUJI
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Sapporo Modern Restaurant Erimotei
札幌モダンレストラン えりも亭
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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尾崎 貴幸OZAKI TAKAYUKI
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Inadvertently became interested in cooking
Doing part-time work gave impetus for Mr. Takayuki Ozaki to embark on a path to becoming a chef. He started out with serving customers and worked his way up to be a chef. Working at Erimo-tei enables him to gain experience in many genres of food. This impetus that occurred at the right timing still fascinates him and spurs him on to continue down his path as a chef.
尾崎 貴幸OZAKI TAKAYUKI
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Kyodo Ryori Tei Sugi no Me
きょうど料理亭 杉ノ目
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Crab / Hokkaido Cuisine
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芦沢 一弘Kazuhiro Ashizawa
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Fascinated by the ingredients of Hokkaido
The chef started his career at a Japanese cuisine restaurant when he was 18 years old. After advancing his profession through experiences and training, he served as the head chef at the sister restaurant Suginome Hotel Okura Sapporo branch in 2014. Today, as the head chef of this restaurant Suginome Main branch established in 1915, he introduces the local cuisine to the guests using Hokkaido’s great ingredients such as crab and other fresh seafoods.
芦沢 一弘Kazuhiro Ashizawa
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Brasserie Rakuya
ブラッスリー 楽や
- Takikawa/Fukagawa/Sunagawa, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Chicken / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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川野名 順KAWANONA JUN
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From being raised by a fishmonger, to creating a place to eat delicious fish.
Kawanona was born in Takikawa, Hokkaido in 1969. His family home was a fish shop, so he has a long history of handling fish. At the age of thirty he started training at a Japanese restaurant in Sapporo. However, he had already decided on what he wanted to do, so three years later he opened the current restaurant, which takes the form of an extension on his family home. Everyday he spiritedly wields his knife, hoping to make this restaurant a place where food lovers gather.
川野名 順KAWANONA JUN
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Ramen Senka Rapita Main Store
らーめん専家 羅妃焚 総本店
- Iwamizawa/Sorachi, Hokkaido
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Gyoza (dumplings) / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen)
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菅原 久義SUGAWARA HISAYOSHI
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He's loved eating since early childhood! He dreamed of having his own restaurant.
When he was young, owner Hisayoshi Sugawara's favourite foods were ramen and curry rice. With the spirit of a child, he dreamed of owning his own restaurant. Since it was his favourite food, Hisayoshi was determined to make the ultimate bowl of ramen himself. Trying the ramen at various restaurants, he made continual improvements until settling on the present taste. That's the taste you can enjoy today.
菅原 久義SUGAWARA HISAYOSHI
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Izakaya Shishito
居酒屋ししとう
- Asahikawa, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Chicken / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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加藤 健吾KATOKENGO
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Techniques cultivated on Rishiri Island from a younge age. A Japanese chef who is fastidious about "vitality".
With his father cooking at his own shop in Susukino, Chef Kato spent his youth close to the kitchen. He hammered into himself the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine through rigorous training at Kanotei, the culinary ryokan of his father's associate on Rishiri Island. From the knowledge of seafood preparation he gained at that time, even now he's fastidious about the "vitality" of fresh seafood. After ten years of experience on Rishiri, he now exercises his skill in Asashikawa.
加藤 健吾KATOKENGO
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Wine Chubo Gekko
WINE厨房 月光
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / General / Spanish / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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立花 英則TACHIBANA HIDENORI
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He has loved cooking for a long time now. Spanish cuisine in particular has captivated him.
He has liked cooking since he was a child. Cooking paella for the first time ignited within him a strong fascination with Spanish cuisine. In order to polish his cooking skills, he went to the United States and, in 2007, opened Moonlight Wine Kitchen. Only using raw materials in his cooking, he has acquired many fans.
立花 英則TACHIBANA HIDENORI
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Sushi Ko
すし耕
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Donburi (rice bowl) / Local Sake
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竹山 耕司TAKEYAMA KOJI
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Delicious sushi made using local ingredients from Otaru.
He is originally from Otaru. He became interested in cooking while working at a hotel restaurant specializing in Buddhist-style cuisine. Above all else, from a young age he felt a connection to the ingredients of Otaru and wanted to make good use of them by becoming a sushi chef. He gained experience training at sushi restaurants in Sapporo and Otaru. In 2001, he opened Sushiko in his hometown, where he works today.
竹山 耕司TAKEYAMA KOJI
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Yakitori no Ippei Main Store
やきとりの一平 本店
- Muroran, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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加藤 英哲KATO HIDEAKI
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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."
加藤 英哲KATO HIDEAKI
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Bar Wadoro
Bar WADURO -和道-
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Wine / Cocktail / Whisky
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佐藤 泰代SATO YASUYO
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Filled with the strong desire to perfect the way of the bartender,
I am active as a youthful force and inheritor of many years of meticulousness.
佐藤 泰代SATO YASUYO
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Izakaya Sakura
居酒屋 さ蔵
- Takikawa/Fukagawa/Sunagawa, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Chicken
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佐藤 眞啓SATO MASAHIRO
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Our whole-hearted hope is that you will eat our delicious food and smile
Ever since Mr. Satou was a child he enjoyed food and always loved watching people smile and enjoy themselves as they ate. Thanks to his father, who ran a butcher shop, he was strongly influenced to want to see people enjoy delicious food. He succeeded his father in his butchering business and hormone-manufacturing business, and working there for 25 years he acquired a lot of know-how. At the age of 46 he stepped into the food industry for real, setting up his own shop, and after that opened "Sakura". It's now been over 15 years since the restaurant opened, and he's still doing his best to make sure his customers are happy day after day.
佐藤 眞啓SATO MASAHIRO
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