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XEX WEST
XEX WEST
- Nishi-Umeda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Italian / Cocktail
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佐々木 聖Akira Sasaki
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Communication with guests is important.
Mr. Sasaki is particular about the beautiful presentation of his dishes and the special flavors unique to XEX. "I provide warm and friendly service and offer dishes tailored to the customer's needs, valuing conversation with the customer at the counter," he says. Many regular guests adore Mr. Sasaki and visit the restaurant several times a month.
佐々木 聖Akira Sasaki
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Teppanyaki MYDO
Teppanyaki MYDO
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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羽田 健治Kenji Haneda
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A chef whose diverse experiences and passions are firmly rooted in the background.
Mr. Haneda was born in 1983 in Nara. Having been familiar with cooking since childhood, he developed a strong interest in cooking through his older brother's career as a pastry chef and his part-time work in restaurants. Also influenced by famous cooking shows and cartoons, he aspired to become a chef in earnest. He started his career at a restaurant in Nara, gained experience in Kyobashi and Kitahama in Osaka, and steadily improved his skills. In 2021, he joined the opening staff of Osaka W. In 2024, he started a new challenge as sous chef of Teppanyaki MYDO.
羽田 健治Kenji Haneda
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Shoku To Mori Osaka Branch
食と森 大阪店
- Kamihonmachi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Japanese Beef Steak
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松田 俊昭Toshiaki Matsuda
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"Food makes people happy." To be a chef who can give dreams to guests.
Fascinated by a chef he saw on a TV show as a child, Mr. Matsuda started his culinary career at the age of 17. After being impressed by the global experience in Los Angeles, which he visited on a high school excursion, he joined an Italian restaurant in Tokyo with the hope of someday studying cooking abroad. Later, he trained at a three-star restaurant in Italy and returned to Japan. After gaining experience at a French restaurant in Kobe, he opened Shoku to Mori on June 8, 2022. Currently, he is also involved in the management of Shoku To Mori.
松田 俊昭Toshiaki Matsuda
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Katsura Hanare
かつら はなれ
- Chayamachi/Nakazakicho, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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井上 桂Kei Inoue
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Ms. Inoue wants you to enjoy the most delicious way to eat seasonal ingredients.
She was born in 1977 in Osaka. After experiencing various cooking genres, such as Kappo, hotels, and Japanese restaurants, she became independent in 2007 with the opening of Wasai Chubo KATURA. Currently, she is responsible for the kitchens of two restaurants, Wasai Chubo KATURA and Katsura Hanare. She believes that delicious food makes people happy, so she herself tries to enjoy cooking.
井上 桂Kei Inoue
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Wagyu beef and local specialty RESTAURANT &BAR 17CLUB
BAR＆RESTAURANT 17CLUB
- Namba, Osaka
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Japanese Beef Steak / Pasta / Hamburger Steak
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村澤 慎一Shinichi Murasawa
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A childhood dream took shape in the head chef's meticulous French cuisine.
Mr. Murasawa was born in 1974 in Ishikawa. He is a chef with extensive experience in French cuisine. After 10 years of working at a French restaurant, he served French dishes at APA Hotel from the age of 28 to 35 and then ran his own French restaurant for five years. He returned to APA Hotel to open a new restaurant and took part in menu planning. He also gained experience as a chef at a wedding venue. His passion for cooking has remained a part of his childhood dream, and his love for French cuisine originated from his admiration for it on a TV show.
村澤 慎一Shinichi Murasawa
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AWOMB Nishikiyamachi
AWOMB西木屋町
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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宇治田 博Hiroshi Ujita
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Mr. Ujita wants to share Shari (Sushi rice) with people in a new way.
He was born in 1973 in Kyoto. His family owns the restaurant Hisagosushi, which has its main branch in Kawaramachi, Kyoto. When he entered the world of chefs earnestly, he wanted to "pass on the taste of shari rice that he had learned differently from his family." So, he pursued a culinary career different from his family's restaurant. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he trained at kappo and Kyoto kaiseki restaurants. Currently, he works as a chef at AWOMB Nishikiyamachi and Karasuma main branches.
宇治田 博Hiroshi Ujita
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Sushi Fukushima
寿司福島
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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山? 誠生Seiki Yamasaki
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His skills were cultivated in Osaka. Mr. Yamasaki delivers the season using various techniques based on Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1987 in Hyogo. Based in Osaka, he has built a career as a chef in Japanese and creative restaurants. Currently, he is the owner and chef of Sushi Fukushima. He has experience in various genres of cuisine, with a focus on Japanese cuisine. He uses a variety of culinary techniques, from the best use of ingredients to the most elaborate and carefully prepared dishes, to convey the charm of the season to his guests.
山? 誠生Seiki Yamasaki
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Kaminoza
カミノザ
- Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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正野 キミヒロKimihiro Shono
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Mr. Shono pursued a career as a Japanese chef because he wanted to see his parents' happy faces.
He was born in Osaka in 1978. While in high school, he started cooking at home after watching a cooking show. He decided to become a chef when he cooked for his parents, who were so pleased with his cooking. He chose Japanese cuisine because he thought it would please his aging parents in the future when he became a chef. After graduating from high school, he studied the basics at Tsuji Culinary Institute and began honing his skills as a Japanese chef at kappo restaurants and ryotei throughout Japan from the age of 23. At 36, he became independent and opened his own restaurant in Osaka in 2014.
正野 キミヒロKimihiro Shono
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Gion Shirakawa Ramen
祇園白川ラーメン
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen),Ramen (noodles) / Donburi (rice bowl) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen)
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石浦 達也Tatsuya Ishiura
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The goal is to make the ramen restaurant loved by many people in the region and beyond.
Mr. Ishiura was born in 1975 in Kyoto. As part of the town's revitalization project, he decided to open a ramen restaurant and moved from another industry. After training at a famous Hokkaido ramen restaurant, where he had a connection at a shopping district event, he opened Gion Shirakawa Ramen with his brother in 2018. He is now the owner of the restaurant. With a theme of "Miso Ramen from Kyoto that makes you want to eat it again," he aims to make his ramen restaurant familiar to many people in the community and beyond.
石浦 達也Tatsuya Ishiura
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Kyo-ryori Tategami
京料理 立神
- Kyotogosho/Nishijin, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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淀川 真Shin Yodokawa
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Mr. Yodokawa wants to entertain guests with food he has carefully prepared.
Interested in the culinary world from an early age, he began working part-time as a student and decided to pursue a career in the food industry in earnest. Mr. Yodogawa says his Kyoto background may be why he naturally entered the world of Japanese cuisine. Tategami is popular for its new style of Kyoto cuisine, which is based on traditional Kyoto cuisine that is made with local and domestic ingredients and produced with the added sensibility of the young Mr. Yodokawa. His passion for “simply making customers happy with the cuisine” is reflected in every dish.
淀川 真Shin Yodokawa
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Fugu Ryori Tomoe
ふぐ料理 ともえ
- Kyotogosho/Nishijin, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish)
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亀井 一洋Kazuhiro Kamei
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His insight on Fugu (globefish) and continuous efforts to improve his dishes has brought the restaurant to win the stars.
He was born in 1950 in Hyogo. He says with a grin that he went to a university to be an engineer, however [being deceived by his parents with fair words], he started to work at the kitchen of [Fugu Ryori Tomoe] run by his father, then became the 2nd generation at the age of 29. Now the restaurant has the stars, and he is the chairman of Kyoto Fugu Association and executive director of Japan Globefish Association (as of 2015).
亀井 一洋Kazuhiro Kamei
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Restaurant DA CIRO
Restaurant DA CIRO
- Gion, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / European / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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上坂 祐一郎Yuichiro Uesaka
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Mr. Uesaka was fascinated by Italian cuisine, where the flavors of the ingredients come through directly.
He was born in 1984 in Kyoto. He began his career in the hotel's French restaurant. Fascinated by Italian cuisine and its exceptional beauty of ingredients, he moved to Italy after switching to Italian cooking. In three cities in Puglia, Piemonte, and Tuscany, he studied the local cuisine of each region. After returning to Japan, he joined Ristorante t.v.b in Gion as a sous chef. Three years later, he became a chef, and in 2023, he opened his own restaurant as the owner and chef of Restaurant DA CIRO.
上坂 祐一郎Yuichiro Uesaka
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Hyotei Main Branch
瓢亭 本店
- Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine
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高橋 義弘Yoshihiro Takahashi
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As the 15th generation of an old-established restaurant lasting 450 years, he is introducing the attractive Kyo-Kaiseki (Traditional Japanese course cuisine in Kyoto) to the world.
He was born in 1974 in Kyoto as the eldest son of Mr. Eiichi Takahashi, the 14th generation. After graduating from a university in Tokyo, he had training for 3 years at [Tsuruko], a traditional Japanese restaurant in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. After coming back to Kyoto in 1999, he became the 15th generation. Also, as a member of Japanese Culinary Academy, he is actively working inside and outside Japan focusing on food education and spreading the information about Kyo-Kaiseki, one of which is the collaboration work with Mr. Alain Ducasse, a great renowned French chef.
高橋 義弘Yoshihiro Takahashi
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Kyoboshi
京星
- Gion, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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榊原 俊徳Toshinori Sakakibara
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Suggesting new ideas actively, while preserving the original tempura of [Kyoboshi].
He was born in 1969. As [Kyoboshi] was relocated from Gion to Tokyo, he was also born and brought up in Tokyo. After graduating from high school and having training at a famous traditional Japanese restaurant in Hyogo for 4 years, he went back to [Kyoboshi] in Ginza, as his father, the previous generation became sick. After having some more training under his father, he opened his own restaurant at the age of 22 in Gion, where [Kyoboshi] was originally founded. He has gained new layers of fans by suggesting new ideas such as serving tempura of sweet potato with brandy and sugar, while preserving the traditional taste of the restaurant. The restaurant has established its position and become world renowned.
榊原 俊徳Toshinori Sakakibara
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Kurubushi
踝
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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本田 喜世一Kiyokazu Honda
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Mr. Honda attracts diners with creative Japanese cuisine that is rich in a sense of the season and makes the most of flexible ideas and proven techniques.
He was born in Shiga and is the head chef of Kurubushi. Having loved cooking since childhood, he was fascinated by the work of bringing joy to people through food, which led him to become a professional. After training at a Japanese restaurant in Shinsaibashi, he joined the renowned Tenma restaurant, Sousaku Shubou Nakanaka, in 2015, where he honed his imagination and cooking skills to make the most of seasonal ingredients, which is the restaurant's motto. In 2020, he became the head chef of the restaurant's 2nd location, Sousaku Shubou Sou Sou. After developing it into a popular restaurant, he was appointed to his current position when the 3rd restaurant, Kurubushi, opened in the fall of 2022. Through seasonal kaiseki courses, he is presenting the culmination of his experience.
本田 喜世一Kiyokazu Honda
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Yabu Distillery Restaurant
Yabu Distillery Restaurant 養父蒸溜所
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Whisky
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山本 健太郎Kentaro Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto serves various creative French cuisines to complement Japan's signature brews.
Mr. Yamamoto serves various creative French cuisines to complement Japan's signature brews. After serving as a banquet chef and chef at Restaurant Chambord within Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, he worked at Restaurant Ruan within NIPPONIA HOTEL NARA and then at KENZO ESTATE WINERY Osaka Branch. Currently, he is a chef at Yabu Distillery Restaurant. Mr. Yamamoto has devised a wide variety of French dishes to pair with quality Japanese artisans' work in the creation of liquor. He offers a wide range of French cuisine to deepen the flavor of the liquor.
山本 健太郎Kentaro Yamamoto
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Ajikitcho Bunbuan
味吉兆 ぶんぶ庵
- Honmachi/Sakaisujihonmachi, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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三船 桂佑Keisuke Mifune
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A chef who has loved cooking since childhood
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture on September 28th, 1985, Chef Mifune loved cooking ever since he was a kid, and went on the study at Nakamura Culinary School in Fukuoka with the hopes of making it a career. He loves all kinds of cooking and had a hard time deciding on a specialty, but when in school he resolved to follow that path of traditional Japanese cuisine. Afterwards, he trained at Ajikitcho Daimaru for five years before transferring to Ajikitcho Bunbuan when it opened. He started out there as a regular cook, but was made head chef after gaining experience and demonstrating great ability. About one year late, he is still showing of his talents in that role.
三船 桂佑Keisuke Mifune
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Gion Shizuka
祇園 静水香
- Gion, Kyoto
- Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Kyoto Cuisine / General / Sake
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澤田 和巳Tatsumi Sawada
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An experienced chef who has fascinated international diners spins a new tale in Kyoto.
Mr. Sawada started his career as a chef at Gion Maruyama, a long-established restaurant with two Michelin stars. Having gained experience in prestigious restaurants, he was the head chef of a restaurant in Tokyo, where he achieved three consecutive Michelin stars. He also worked as a head chef at luxury hotels abroad, attracting guests worldwide. In July 2024, he returned to Kyoto and assumed the head chef position at Gion Shizuka. The sincerity and warmth in his cooking always attract visitors.
澤田 和巳Tatsumi Sawada
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Yasai Sommelier no Omise Togiya Kiyamachi-Oike Branch
野菜ソムリエのお店 十祇家 木屋町御池店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / General
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松崎 隆明Takaaki Matsuzaki
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Mr. Matsuzaki trained and studied various types of cuisine, beginning with patisseries.
He was born in 1974 in Ehime. His mother ran a coffee shop, and he tasted and helped her cook from a young age. As long as he can remember, he has wanted to make something and has become interested in pastry making, which he had never experienced before. He decided to become a pastry chef who could make everyone's hearts happy with his elegant creations, so he enrolled in a confectionery school in Kyoto. After that, he worked at a ryokan (Japanese-style inn) for 1 year, a confectionery store for 5 years, a Sushi restaurant for 4 years, a Korean restaurant for 7 years, and a restaurant specializing in Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) for 1 year.
松崎 隆明Takaaki Matsuzaki
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Jukusei Sushi Rita
熟成鮨利他
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Sake
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小森 将也Masaya Komori
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Mr. Komori is a sushi chef who makes his dream come true with his passion and reliable skills and continues to fascinate people.
He was born in 1987 in Osaka. He used to work in sales but left the job with a dream of owning a restaurant. To learn techniques and management methods, he studied for two years at a restaurant specializing in fish cuisine and two and a half years at a restaurant specializing in shellfish cuisine. In October 2019, he realized his dream by opening Jukusei Sushi Rita. Working hard to achieve his goals, he always makes sure to manage his business meticulously. He is also passionate about educating the next generation by sharing his skills with many people. The cuisine from his hands continues to bring smiles to his guests today.
小森 将也Masaya Komori
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