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Ryuzushi
龍寿し
- Yuzawa/Okutadami, Niigata
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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佐藤 正幸Masayuki Sato
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Mr. Sato is a unique sushi chef who combines the blessings of the island country with local mountain food.
He was born in 1969 in Niigata. He is the second generation of Ryuzushi, which has lasted for more than 50 years in Minami-uonuma. After graduating high school, he moved to Tokyo and trained there, then in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. He took over the restaurant at 28 and built a fish purchase route that does not pass through the market, aiming to provide "the world's most cost-effective sushi." On the occasion of the restaurant renovation in July 2021, it became a counter sushi restaurant. His sushi, which uses wild vegetables and local produce of Minami-uonuma, attracts the attention of food connoisseurs from all over the country.
佐藤 正幸Masayuki Sato
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Kappa Ramen Honpo Izumisano Branch
河童ラーメン本舗 泉佐野店
- Kishiwada/Izumi/Izumisano/Sennan, Osaka
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Chahan (fried rice) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Tonkotsu Ramen (pork broth ramen)
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伊藤 純Jun Ito
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Fell in love with KAPPA HONPO president and started a career in ramen (noodles).
Born in Nara in 1985. He fell in love with the style of KAPPA HONPO in Sennichimae when working as a part-time staff, where he started his ramen career. The soup at branches of this chain stores varies according to the area. The [only one] taste always considers what the locals like.
伊藤 純Jun Ito
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Niku no Asatsu
肉のあさつ
- Higashi-Umeda/Ohatsutenjin/Taiyuji, Osaka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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Creo-ru Dotonbori Branch
くれおーる道頓堀店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Takoyaki (octopus balls)
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中原 伸浩Nobuhiro Nakahara
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Being told that the food he cooked was "delicious" was Mr. Nakahara's start.
He was born in 1973 in Toyama. In his part-time job as a student, he was told that the food he made was "delicious." That experience inspired him to decide to become a chef in the future. After graduating high school, he entered the culinary world and began training. He honed his skills at Ginza Aster and other yakiniku restaurants. He joined Creo-ru Corporation in 2012. Currently, he is working as a chef at Creo-ru Dotonbori Branch.
中原 伸浩Nobuhiro Nakahara
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Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC Odaiba
Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC お台場
- Odaiba, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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Shozan
Shozan
- Sendai City, Miyagi
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Sake
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八島 保Tamotsu Yashima
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Mr. Yashima fascinates guests with seasonal delicacies based on French cuisine paired with various fine wines.
He was born in 1979 in Fukushima. Having loved cooking since childhood, he decided to pursue a professional career. After graduating from Ecole d'Art Culinaire de Miyagi, he began his professional training at Shozankan. At this banquet facility, he acquired various culinary skills and techniques focusing on French and Italian cuisine. Then he worked as a sous-chef atRistorante Padrino del Shozan in it. In 2023, he was appointed as the head chef of Shozan, which opened following the charm of the same restaurant. He collaborates with Mr. Monma, a sommelier from the Shozankan era, to create fascinating pairings.
八島 保Tamotsu Yashima
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Milky Wave
ミルキーウェイブ
- Kawagoe, Saitama
- General,Western / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Cake
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小澤 勇Isamu Ozawa
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His starting point was the flavor of the chicken rice he ate as a child
Chef Ozawa's starting point was the flavor of the chicken rice he ate as a child. He trained for 8 years at a French restaurant in Ginza and at a steakhouse in Roppongi. In 1978 he opened Milky Wave in his hometown Kawagoe. This year is the restaurant's 37th year in business.
小澤 勇Isamu Ozawa
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Japanese Cuisine Kinari
日本料理僖成
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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五十嵐 大Dai Igarashi
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Offering seasonal Japanese cuisine with an awareness of tradition.
Mr. Igarashi was born in 1976 in Kanagawa Prefecture. After graduating from Oda Culinary School, he trained as a Japanese chef at hotels and fine restaurants in Yokohama. In 2016, he became the head chef of the Japanese Cuisine Kinari. He offers delicate and aesthetically appealing seasonal dishes while remaining mindful of the traditions of Japanese cuisine.
五十嵐 大Dai Igarashi
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Akasaka Kintan
赤坂金舌
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi / Wine
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宮川 竜一Ryuichi Miyagawa
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Mr. Miyagawa is proud to say that his choice of career as a chef was a good decision.
He was born in 1985 in Tokyo. Since childhood, he has loved to make something, and cooking has been his hobby as far as he can remember. He began to think that someday he would like to open a restaurant in his hometown, and he went into the world of cooking. After graduating from Hattori Nutrition College, he joined Tsukiji Uemura, a Japanese restaurant where he had worked since he was a student. Trained at various restaurants, he became the head chef at iroyo. After that, he entered Akasaka Kintan by chance.
宮川 竜一Ryuichi Miyagawa
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GION Yamaneko
GION 山根子
- Gion, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi
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Ms. Izumi is the owner who proposes unique pairings based on her deep knowledge of sake.
She was born in Kyoto. Fascinated by the depth of sake, with its various flavors and aromas, she entered the restaurant business. In 2023, she opened GION Yamaneko as an owner. Since she is a sake expert and used to manage a shochu bar, she has extensive knowledge of pairing with food. She is also a certified senior koji (rice molt) specialist and is familiar with fermented foods, koji foods, and beverages, which is why she is planning to make homemade doburoku (unrefined sake) and amazake (sweet rice drink) at the bar.
泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi
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Akasaka Watanabe
赤坂 渡なべ
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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渡邊 雄二郎Yujiro Watanabe
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Valuing human connections, Mr. Watanabe provides heartfelt hospitality to his visitors.
He was born in 1985 in Niigata. He entered the food business to take over the family caterer's business. Through a relationship with his master, he honed his skills at such prestigious restaurants as the long-established kappo restaurant Akasaka Tsuyama, followed by the ryotei restaurant Shimbashi Kanetanaka Main Branch. He opened his restaurant in Akasaka, Tokyo, in 2018, wishing guests to enjoy seasonal cuisine and spend time in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. He welcomes guests with the motto of connecting people to people with a spirit of hospitality.
渡邊 雄二郎Yujiro Watanabe
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Cow specialty store Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Shinsaibashi Main Branch
雌牛専門店 板前焼肉一牛 心斎橋本店
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Horumon (offal meat)
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尾形 陸Riku Ogata
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In his pursuit of wagyu beef's essence, Mr. Ogata provides guests with unrivaled flavors and experiences.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. He was born in 1993 in Osaka. Since 2018, he has been the representative of 5 branches of Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu, specializing in "Japanese female beef," which is less fatty, light, and pleasant to eat. His policy is to not only provide delicious yakiniku but also value every detail of service. Taking great pride in providing service that makes customers smile before his eyes is the theme of his life; he always takes special care to make the restaurant and its customers happy.
尾形 陸Riku Ogata
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Kibune WHAT'S
貴船WHAT’S
- Kurama/Kifune/Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese
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若林 良Ryo Wakabayashi
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Mr. Wakabayashi pursues Wagyu beef by considering the differences in taste and texture of each part of the beef and suitable cooking methods.
He was born in 1987 in Wakayama. Grew up fishing and enjoying nature in his childhood. After graduating from high school, he entered Taiwa Gakuen Kyoto Culinary Art College to pursue a career in culinary arts. After graduation, he worked at a major hotel, honing his culinary skills in the cooking department, focusing on Japanese cuisine. Later, through a relationship with a senior colleague from his hotel days, he joined Matsusakagyu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Branch. In addition to enhancing his knowledge of beef, he utilized his own experience to be involved in menu development and the launch of the branch and supervise the overall cuisine at the Kibune branch.
若林 良Ryo Wakabayashi
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Izakaya Marusa Main branch
イザカヤ マルサ ホンテン （居酒屋まるさ本店）
- Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Okinawa Cuisine
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上盛 秀也Shuya Uemori
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He creates his dishes carefully one by one to make the guests smile.
He was born in 1985 on Ishigaki-jima Island, Okinawa prefecture. He found cooking fun through his part-time job experience at a restaurant and decided to be a chef. After learning the fundamentals of western cuisine at [Art Hotel Ishigaki] for 5 years, he started working as a chef at [Izakaya Marusa Main branch] where he cooked Japanese cuisine on a full scale. Currently, he creates dishes carefully one by one to make the guests smile and feel happy about visiting Ishigaki-jima Island.
上盛 秀也Shuya Uemori
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Gyu-Kaku Sapporo Tokeidai-dori Branch
牛角 札幌時計台通り店
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat)
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谷口 遼太Ryota Taniguchi
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With warm smiles and delicious yakiniku, Mr. Taniguchi provides visitors with wonderful memories.
He was born in 1988 in Hokkaido. After joining Gyu-Kaku in 2011, he supported numerous restaurants through cooking and customer service. Currently, he also manages dozens of restaurants. He takes the greatest care in providing both delicious cuisine and high-quality meat, as well as excellent customer service that lets guests have enjoyable moments in his restaurants. Crossing the language barrier, he also creates an atmosphere where it is easy to talk to him. Today, he continues to welcome people with a soft smile and help them make their trips memorable.
谷口 遼太Ryota Taniguchi
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Wafuchuka Shoryutei
和風中華 招龍亭
- Teramachi/Arimatsu, Ishikawa
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Chinese Yakuzen (medicinal cooking)
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池田 和幸Kazuyuki Ikeda
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Watching his parents, Kazuyuki Ikeda made up his mind to become a cook of Chinese cuisine
Born November 19th, 1974, a native of Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. Since his parents were also Chinese food cooks, Kazuyuki Ikeda grew up being naturally acquainted with food since a young age. He liked all of the food that his parents made and felt that he wanted to make the same kind of food too. At the age of 20, his official training began in Kanazawa. He went around about four restaurants and went on to learn all about seasoning, working with ingredients, and more. He joined Wafuchuka Shoryoten in 2008. This head chef comes up with menu items that include a wealth of local seafood.
池田 和幸Kazuyuki Ikeda
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Funachu Asakusa-hanakawado Branch
鮒忠 浅草花川戸店
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Unagi (eel)
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瀬谷 重勝 Shigekatsu Seya
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As he built his career, Mr. Seya chose to become a professional chef to utilize the skills and sensitivities he had cultivated.
He was born in 1976 in Chiba. When he was in high school, he worked part-time at Funachu, which led him to pursue a career as a chef. At first, it was just a job, but as he learned culinary skills, he became fascinated with the depth of cooking, and 30 years passed. Currently, he is fully demonstrating his experience and passion at the Funachu Asakusa-hanakawado branch, which opened in May 2018.
瀬谷 重勝 Shigekatsu Seya
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Choi Oden Shinjuku Main Branch
ちょいおでん新宿本店
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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佐藤 敬Takashi Sato
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Experienced as a chef at prestigious hotels and overseas. A chef who continues to attract guests.
Mr. Sato was born in 1958 in Tokyo. He has experienced various genres, mainly Japanese food, including Hotel New Otani, where he has worked for 13 years. He has worked not only in Japan but also as a chef in Singapore. He has been with CANVAS Inc. since around 2017 and now works at Choi Oden Shinjuku Main Branch. With his experience entertaining many guests at prestigious hotels and abroad, he continues to charm guests over the counter.
佐藤 敬Takashi Sato
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Watahan
わた半
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Steak
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田村 裕文Hirofumi Tamura
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Hoping to create smiles with delicious food from Tamba, Mr. Tamura opened Watahan with his family.
Mr. Tamura was born in 1966 in Osaka and raised in Kobe since the age of 7. At 22, he started his career as a chef at a Teppanyaki (iron griddle cooking) restaurant. He learned about cuisine, customer service, and meat, then opened Watahan in 1993. He has endeavored to create a friendly restaurant with warmth and hospitality for his guests. As the manager, he and his younger sister are currently looking to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the restaurant's opening, and he is running the restaurant to apprise the new generation of the deliciousness of Sanda beef.
田村 裕文Hirofumi Tamura
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Nikusho Gyuko Shinsaibashi Branch
肉匠 牛虎 心斎橋店
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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小川 智大Tomohiro Ogawa
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Seeing Mr. Ogawa's experienced coworkers made him realize the joys of customer service.
He was born in 1984 in Nara. When Mr. Ogawa worked part-time at the Japanese BBQ restaurant Urae-tei, he was inspired by senior employees and learned the joys of customer service. This experience led him to become a chef who discovered the joys of cooking in addition to customer service. He then trained and refined his skills at another Japanese BBQ restaurant. He currently works at the Shinsaibashi branch of Nikusho Gyuko. He talked about the importance of customer service, which values thoughtful care.
小川 智大Tomohiro Ogawa
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