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Yakiniku Kakura Gion Branch
焼肉かくら 祇園店
- Kawabata/Gion, Fukuoka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine
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永原 圭修Keisuke Nagahara
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A promising young chef who learned the basics at culinary school and is now studying hard for yakiniku.
Mr. Nagahara was born in 2000 in Saga. After graduating from high school, he studied knowledge and skills at culinary school and obtained a cooking license. He then worked in kitchen operations at various establishments, including izakaya (Japanese pub). Then, he joined 55 Company based in Saga and operates several restaurants, serving Saga beef and other high-quality yakiniku at reasonable prices in the Kyushu area. Since the spring of 2023, he has worked in the kitchen and as a waiter at the Yakiniku Kakura Gion Branch in Hakata-, Fukuoka City. Currently, he is studying yakiniku very hard.
永原 圭修Keisuke Nagahara
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Ushikoi Shinjuku Branch
赤身焼肉のカリスマ「牛恋 新宿店」
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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Mr. Koizumi wants to serve joyful moments with his smile and heartwarming customer service.
He was born in 1996 in Tokyo. In 2024, he joined Ushikoi's Shibuya branch as a staff member. His love of meeting people and his passion for the hospitality industry led him there. At first, he was not very good at cooking, but he began to feel happy when he saw his guests eating the dishes with pleasure. He pays great attention to the finest detail to give guests happy memories. He always strives to provide better service. His smile and heartwarming customer service make the restaurant's atmosphere all the more wonderful.
小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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Sushi Senzu Kitashinchi Souhonten
鮨仙酢 北新地 総本店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.
竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Nihonryori Tomita
日本料理とみた
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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冨田 浩Hiroshi Tomita
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Mr. Tomita presents the quintessence of Japanese cuisine in a Japanese setting, with dishes that are rich in flavor and make the most of seasonal ingredients.
He was born in 1969 in Kumamoto. The owner of Nihonryori Tomita. While working part-time at a Japanese restaurant, he was praised for the delicious rice balls he made, which awakened his enjoyment of working in the food industry. He trained at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo for five years, aspiring to become a professional. After returning to Kumamoto and working for many years as a sous chef at a traditional Japanese restaurant and a chef at a Japanese restaurant, he founded his current restaurant in 2008. The restaurant was moved to its current location in 2020. He attracts guests from Japan and abroad with seasonal delicacies and cordial hospitality in an elegant Japanese space.
冨田 浩Hiroshi Tomita
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Osteria da K. [Kappa]
Osteria da K.［Kappa］
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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礒貝 勝成Katsunari Isogai
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Various experience from famous Trattoria to a 3-star sushi restaurant.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. Influenced by his good cook mother, he liked cooking since he was a child. Deciding to [do what I want to do most] when choosing his future career, he entered a cooking school. After graduating from the school, he started working at [CHIANTI] in Itakura. Later, he moved to [Trattoria MIKITA], and became a chef at the main restaurant for 4 years. Building up sufficient experience, he travelled to Italy. Returning to Japan, he broadened his experience at [Sushi Yoshitake] he had some connections, and became a chef at [Osteria da K.(kappa)].
礒貝 勝成Katsunari Isogai
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AVOCADO HOUSE NAMBA
AVOCADO HOUSE NAMBA
- Namba, Osaka
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / Middle Eastern/Arab / Mexican/Central American / International/Fusion
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Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Ohashi Main Branch
博多もつ鍋 やま中 大橋本店
- Minami-ku, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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山中 幸一Koichi Yamanaka
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An advisor who has maintained a particular taste since the days just after the founding of the company.
Mr. Yamanaka was born in 1952 in Kanagawa Prefecture. He began his career by working at a dining establishment in Okayama. At around the same time, his older brother, who was staying and working in Fukuoka, influenced by a friend native to that area, established the restaurant Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka in 1984. The restaurant quickly became very popular, and his brother asked Mr. Yamanaka to help, leading to his joining the company in 1987. He then continued to show off his skills as a chef in the restaurant. Currently, he is working as an advisor for HHakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Ohashi Main Branch, taking an active role in the workplace.
山中 幸一Koichi Yamanaka
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Tori Ni Koishita Hi Teradacho Branch
鶏に恋した日 寺田町店
- Ikuno/Hirano, Osaka
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Chahan (fried rice) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen) / Tsukemen (noodles served separately from dip soup)
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中田 歩Ayumu Nakata
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Mr. Nakata works in the kitchen every day with the motto of conveying deliciousness.
He wanted to "make people smile and feel happy by eating delicious food," which is why he decided to pursue a career as a chef. He started his career in earnest at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) and began training in cooking with the goal of becoming independent. After accumulating experience over about seven years, he launched the group's own brand in 2021, opening Tori Ni Koishita Hi Yao Branch. The second store, Teradacho Branch, opened in 2023, and now he is preparing for the launch of the third store.
中田 歩Ayumu Nakata
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76Vin
76vin
- Nippori, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / French / Wine
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江村 謙Ken Emura
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His journey towards becoming a yakitori (grilled chicken) artisan began when he helped out at his uncle's restaurant.
Born in Tokyo in 1964, Me. Mr. Emura began a career working at a company but was invited to help out at the izakaya (Japanese style pub) that his uncle runs, which is where he learned to grill chicken. At a time, the izakaya was so popular that they grilled 400 skewers of yakitori per day. However, it was forced to close due to the building's deterioration. At that point, Mr. Emura received an offer from culinary researcher Ms. Yukiko Hirano, who was an acquaintance of his. He opened "76Vin" in 2012, with her producing the food and the restaurant space.
江村 謙Ken Emura
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Kagayasuke Main Branch
本店加賀彌助
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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西川 正次Masatsugu Nishikawa
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A veteran Kanazawa sushi chef who crafts his dishes with precision, all while engaging guests with polite conversation.
Born on February 1st, 1950 in Ishikawa Prefecture, at age 21 he went on to Kagayasuke Main Branch after training in Tokyo. He continued to fine-tune his sushi skills at this long-standing Kanazawa shop, where he delivers precise flavors along with pleasant conversation at the counter. Kanazawa is rich with foods from both the land and sea, which are displayed in expertly crafted signature dishes like "Tama," which is made with baked minced sweet shrimp, and his expertly prepared "Dashizuke Ikura," made with locally harvested salmon roe. Dishes like these have helped him garner a wide following of customers that stretch beyond his local prefecture.
西川 正次Masatsugu Nishikawa
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Bon. nu
Bon.nu
- Hatsudai, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / General / Steak
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来栖 けいKei Kurusu
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Turned from foodie to food communicator. Mr. Kurusu provides an inspiring culinary experience with sincere interactions.
He was born in 1979 in Saitama. He has eaten at over 20,000 restaurants and published a book on restaurants at the age of 25, which became widely known. Since then, he has appeared in numerous media as the "King of Gastronomy," but in 2009, he graduated as a "foodie," who eats and shares information. He is now focusing on training young chefs and developing the food and beverage industry. At Bon.nu, which opened in 2015 as the culmination of his efforts, he takes a sincere approach to the ingredients he uses. He continues to share the essence of "food" with the public by creating dishes that will remain in their memories.
来栖 けいKei Kurusu
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Izakaya kappo Tamura
居酒屋割烹 田村
- Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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玉木 進Susumu Tamaki
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Fascinated by Kaga cuisine, Mr. Tamaki entered the culinary world.
It was a connection with the Kanazawa City Cooking and Restaurant Association chairman at the time that led him into the world of chefs. He decided to change his career from the publishing industry because he was fascinated by the charm of Kaga cuisine. Since then, he has been supporting Tamura in Kanazawa for 20 years. Lined up in the restaurant are photos of people everyone has seen on TV, taken when they visited the restaurant. The restaurant is renowned among celebrities as a top-rated store. Mr. Tamaki continues to study Kaga cuisine and has many repeat customers for his menu, resulting from his curiosity.
玉木 進Susumu Tamaki
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Unagi Komagata Maekawa Main Branch
鰻 駒形 前川 本店
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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小林 秀之Hideyuki Kobayashi
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Ever since he started working as a part-time at a unagi restaurant, unagi has become his life work.
He was born in 1975 in Chiba. After graduating from a cooking school, he started working at a sushi restaurant. He worked there for about a year, but was always feeling that the job was not for him. He then started working for an unagi (eel) restaurant as a part-timer, where he eventually became a full-time worker. He gained a wide variety of experience as an unagi chef. In 2011, he started working at Unagi Komagata Maekawa Main Branch, and is now working as a chef for this restaurant.
小林 秀之Hideyuki Kobayashi
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Yakitori Shouchan Ebisu
焼き鳥 ショウチャン 恵比寿
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Wine
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沼澤 貴宏Takahiro Numasawa
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Mr. Numasawa continues to hone his skills to gain solid culinary expertise.
He was born in 1979 in Yamagata. He chose to become a chef because of his desire to acquire professional skills and a love for cooking. After moving to Tokyo, he gained a variety of experiences. From 2022, he has been the chef at Yakitori Shouchan Ebisu.
沼澤 貴宏Takahiro Numasawa
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Sushi Yakushidou
鮨やくしどう
- Onomichi, Hiroshima
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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有田 秀一郎Syuichi Arita
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Mr. Arita wants to convey the appeal of Edomae Sushi, which gives a sense of Japan's culinary culture.
He was born in Tokyo. Growing up watching his father, a sushi chef, he learned the essence of Edomae sushi and decided that he would follow the same path in the future. He trained at a sushi restaurant after working in the field of music, as he wanted to do what he loved to do and then pursue his career without any regrets. Currently, he is working at Sushi Yakushidou, which opened in April 2022. His carefully prepared nigiri (hand-formed sushi) attracts many guests.
有田 秀一郎Syuichi Arita
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Fugetsu COCONO SUSUKINO Branch (specializing in Takoyaki)
風月 ココノススキノ店（たこ焼専門）
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Takoyaki,Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Takoyaki (octopus balls) / Yakisoba (fried noodle)
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河瀬 麻耶Maaya Kawase
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Not only serving and cooking but also thriving as an area manager.
Ms. Kawase was born in 1998 in Hokkaido. She joined the company in January 2019 and currently serves as the manager of Fugetsu's COCONO SUSUKINO and Moyuku branches and the area manager. After joining the company as a part-time employee, she was recognized for her work and became a full-time employee. "I felt comfortable and enjoyed my work every day, so I decided to be a full-time employee," she says. Now, she spends her days not only serving customers and cooking but also working as an area manager.
河瀬 麻耶Maaya Kawase
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French Restaurant Mikuni Sapporo
フレンチレストラン ミクニサッポロ
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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小川 主水Mondo Ogawa
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Found his own direction after meeting with various famous chefs
Born in 1972 in Hiroshima. After graduating from high school, went to the Tsuji Culinary Institute. During training in the school's French branch, he and Chef Kinoshita of [Eau Gyaman de Tokio] were in the school at the same time. After graduating, he joined the [Shima Kanko Hotel] in Mie Prefecture. Here, he was colleagues with Chef Kishida of [Kantesansu]. After this, he was in the opening staff of the [Taiyuvan Robuchon], and then joined [Mikuni]. He has worked as a chef of [Mikuni Sapporo] for 12 years, since its opening.
小川 主水Mondo Ogawa
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Restaurant Cote D'or
レストラン コートドール
- Maruyama Park, Hokkaido
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General
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藤谷 圭介Keisuke Fujiya
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Enjoyed reading cookbooks ever since he was a child
Born in 1983 in Esashi town, Hokkaido. Grew up in a fisherman's household, and has been preparing fish and loving cooking since childhood. Went to culinary school after graduating from high school, and entered the world of French cuisine. Trained in well-established restaurants such as [Apisius] and [Le Bouchon], and then travelled to France. Conducted apprenticeships in Paris and Monaco, and worked in Sapporo restaurants after returning home. Currently, he is working as the third chef of this restaurant.
藤谷 圭介Keisuke Fujiya
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Wagyu Yakiniku Mankai
和牛やきにく満開
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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末本 実Minoru Suemoto
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Mr. Suemoto has aspired to be a chef since he was a teenager and continued pursuing a food career.
He was born in 1956 in Oita. Having been interested in the world of food since his teenage years, he aspired to become a chef, hoping to "bring joy to many people with my cooking." He trained at a Western-style restaurant for 10 years, honing his culinary experience. Later, while working in various restaurants of different genres, he became strongly attracted to yakiniku. His yakiniku, made with quality ingredients he carefully selects and prepares with care, is favored by many repeat customers.
末本 実Minoru Suemoto
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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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