Serious about his cooking, he was born to be a chef

This chef was born on January 30th, 1972 in Hyogo Prefecture. Originally, he simply had an affinity for service, and wound up heading down the path to becoming a chef. He worked at various pubs and restaurants all over, and gradually came to realize the importance of making meals. Then he grew to find joy in delighting people with his cooking, and got serious about it as a career. When Kitsetsu Ryori Sakura opened in 2013, he took the opportunity to apply here, and he works here still.

A Ginza-based Italian food evangelist who casually delights his customer's hearts and palates.

After graduating high school, he was employed at a western-style restaurant. During his six years working there, he learned the fundamentals of cooking. After working at several restaurants, he was hired at the upscale Italian establishment, Trattoria Baffo, in Aoyama. During those eight years of work, he studied abroad in places such as Rome and Verona in order to learn the authentic taste and culture of Italy. In 2002, he opened Tratorria Baffo. Regarding Tsukiji's ingredients as "his ground", he continues to provide distinctive Italian cooking in the Ginza.

A childhood spent watching the backs of mum and dad that naturally lead to following this path.

Having helped out at her family home and restaurant since childhood, the world of food was always close to her. She was taught the joy of participating in a meal by her parents, and it was natural that she should set out to be a chef. At present, as the proprietress-to-be, she helps with the flavors and service of the Motsunabe Mizudaki Yombankan, and with a warm smile and attentiveness, she makes food to delight the taste buds and hearts of the people who visit each day.

Working part-time in restaurants during his high-school days proved to be the gateway to a culinary career

He was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on December 4th, 1972. During his high school days he worked in part time jobs at a variety of food and drink establishments and because of this experience he decided to become a chef. Aiming to become a chef in French cuisine, the most highly regarded in the world, he went to France, and at the age of 20 he graduated from the Tsuji Culinary Institute's school in France. After training in top-class hotels, he returned to France. After training in Lyon and Cannes he came back to Japan. He has been with "Mikuni Hiroshima" since it opened. Carrying on in the spirit of chef Kiyomi Mikuni, he opened "Restaurant Shimamura L'Espirit de Mikuni", which he currently operates.

Enchanted by cooking with simple ingredients

After graduating from a vocational school, he trained at various hotels and restaurants before meeting Chef Hidaka of Acqua Pazza, who inspired him to switch to Italian cooking. Three years later, he is now left to himself in the kitchen.

Bringing the sensibilities he gained from his experiences in and around Italy.

Opened Le Petite Tonneau in 2001 in Kudanshita.

He admires nature's grandeur and pays respect to the divine. He works with local ingredients.

Born in Mie Prefecture on January 7, 1965. He loved to eat from childhood, and pursued the path of becoming a cook to make people happy through food. He decided to become a French chef to challenge the unknown, outside world, and a world that is opposite from his upbringing in the deep mountains of Kumano. He studied under Shima Kanko Hotel's head chef, Tadayuki Takahashi, for three years. Then, after training in France, Osaka, and Kobe, he opened his own restaurant at 26 years old. He continues to make food inspired by nature.

Depth that even a connoisseur can taste.

Wanting to use my hands to make a living, I entered the food industry because of my interest in cuisine. With over 20 years since we opened Rikyu, you'll soon find out why connoisseurs say, "When it comes to grilled beef tongue, one seeks the modest sensitivity that's a product of a single coal in the fire. The flavorful depth of each ingredient can change with the chef."

Born February 23rd, 1960, a native of Hyogo Prefecture. After graduating from high school he worked at a number of restaurants, before traveling to France. He studied under Bernard Loiseau, the head chef at La Cote d'Or (now called Le Relais Bernard Loiseau), who gave rise to the Asian-inspired French fusion style, which our chef learned. He returned home to work at the Japanese chef of La Cote d'Or Kobe in 1992. As of 2000 he was promoted to the general manager and head chef of the Kitano Kobe Hotel.

Nothing says Sendai like gyutan (beef tongue)!

Nothing says Sendai like gyutan (beef tongue)! Interested in local ingredients, he took a job at Rikyu where he is now in charge of the grill. His motto is to take high quality ingredients and carefully grill them to perfection. "Grilling gyutan is fairly straightforward, and yet the flavor differs with each chef. I find that fascinating," Takashi remarks, as he affectionately tends the grill.

Following in the Footsteps of His French Chef Father

Born in 1978 in Osaka city. Influenced by his father who was working as a chef at a French restaurant at the time of his birth, he grew up surrounded by the chefs' aprons. After graduating from high school, he completed his training at a French restaurant in Kobe. In 1998 he took over the position of head chef at the "Bon Village Sennan" main branch. In January of 2005 he opened "Bon Village Oser" in Kishiwada city. At the young age of 26 he was entrusted with the unification and care of both Bon Village locations,where he has remained acting as executive chef of both until the present day.

Inspired by the flavor of "Chef's", a young talent asked to be taught

Minami was born in Tokushima Prefecture in 1983. After graduating from university, he studied Chinese cuisine at Tsuji Culinary Institute. Afterwards, he apprenticed at "Kuushin", a famous restaurant in Osaka . At the age of 26, attracted by its simple yet delicious food, he began working at Chef's. At the time it was called "Renge", and he gained experience under the restaurant's owner Eishun Nishioka. After two years he became the restaurant's head chef. While holding on to the traditional flavors of this famous establishment, he continues to strive in earnest to discover new flavors.

He started cooking based on his love for food, but now this chef is looking to take things even further

He was born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1981. He has been interested in food as long as he can remember. He started cooking as a hobby, but when it came time to think about a life-long profession, he decided to become a chef. He began his training at a hotel, covering the whole gamut of Western cooking, but gradually found himself drawn to the deliciousness of French and Italian cuisine. Since 2012 he has been displaying his skill daily at "Uru".

Brings delicious tastes to life with his cooking experience that can't be confined to one culinary style

Born in 1981 in Hida, Gifu Prefecture. Aspiring to become a chef, he trained at the Japanese food restaurant "Izakaya Fumi" in Nagoya city's Chikusa district and "Karatoya" in the Sakae district from the age of 18 on. After that, he returned to Takayama and opened this restaurant in 2012, turning his dream into a reality.

A chef who works hard to make dishes that are just as fun to eat as they are to look at.

He was born in October of 1974 and grew up in Fukushima Prefecture. During his student years he worked part-time helping prepare food at a ryokan (Japanese-style inn), which put him on the path to becoming a chef. After training for about six years in Tokyo, he made his way back home. He puts a lot of effort into making truly delightful dishes that are just as fun to eat as they are to look at, and he loves it when his customers can stop in and enjoy his food while they have an amazing time.

Whole-heartedly Never lose sight of the origin when selecting raw materials.

He was born in 1972 in Funabashi City. He loves eating, so he chose the path of making food. He studied at Italian and French restaurants within the city. He worked as the master chef at several restaurants in Chiba, and in 2011, he opened Ristrante Onesto. In accordance with the name of the restaurant, he will select ingredients ‘with full sincerity' and be a chef who doesn't forget his origins. He would like you to think of his restaurant as another dining table. He values the relationship with his customers. As time goes by, he wants to devote himself every day to making progress along the path he have chosen to take.

A fateful encounter during a five-year stay in Madrid…

He was born in Kochi prefecture in 1981. After graduating from culinary school, he started his career with a role in a Japanese restaurant. He decided to shift his focus after motivation from a special feature on Spain that he read in a magazine, and went to Spain when he was 22. He trained at various places such as Castile and Leon, and spent five years at the Arroceria "Mano a Mano" in Madrid. He returned to Japan when he was 29. In September 2012, he opened "Arroceria Sal y Amor" together with Mr. Victor Garcia, whom he met in Madrid, as a co-owner.

Kusano brings his experience from a Japanese restaurant in Austria to the table

After achieving his childhood dream of becoming a cook at the family-oriented restaurant "Tenmaya", he moved on to Vienna, where he worked at a Japanese restaurant for six years. After returning to Japan and working at French and sushi restaurants in hotels, he has been putting his skills to use at his own shop for the past six months.

Passion for making people happy with his cooking led him to the path of culinary studies.

Born in 1967 in Tokyo. "I want to be a chef who makes people smile." This wish led him to aspire to being a chef. He learned various types of cooking while he worked in the kitchen of an Izakaya (Japanese style pub) in Tokyo for 5 years from age 19. He met the owner of Sakanaya during this time. When the owner opened Sakanaya in Morioka in 1991, he moved to Morioka with him. He spent the next twenty years by the owner's side, showing his skills as a chef.

Watching from the back as his parents ran their yakiniku shop, he resolved to follow the same path

Chef Sakai was born on June 1st, 1973, in Osaka. From a young age, he watched his parents run their yakiniku restaurant. At some point, he started to think that he also wanted to work with yakiniku and decided to become a chef. He built up his training and experience at yakiniku restaurants, and now shows off this expertise at Yakiniku Rashomon. He has spent many years in the pursuit of delicious meat, and the taste he has produced can be enjoyed by a range of ages. His restaurant is popular both with local repeat visitors, as well as with customers who come from a distance.