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LE BOURGUIGNON
LE BOURGUIGNON
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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菊地 美升Yoshinaru Kikuchi
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Passing every day in a productive way, experience in Burgundy built a strong foundation
Chef Kikuchi was born in Hokkaido in 1966. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at Aux Six Arbres in Roppongi and Club Nyx, before going to Europe when he was 25. He worked at various highly rated restaurants in France and Italy for three and a half years. His time training in Burgundy, where he used his off-days to visit the numerous wine producers of the region, became a cornerstone of his development. After returning to Japan, he worked for about three years as chef for L'Amphore in Omotesando before opening Le Bourguignon in 2000.
菊地 美升Yoshinaru Kikuchi
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Yamato Ryori Tsukiji Ihachi Nigou
倭料理 築地伊八 弐號
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Steak
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岩本 隆嗣Takashi Iwamoto
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Mr. Iwamoto builds bonds between people through his passion and experience with Sushi.
He was born in 1972 in Hyogo. From an early age, he was exposed to the world of food at his uncle's sushi restaurant, and this environment nurtured his passion for cooking. He developed his skills at Kyoto's famous restaurant Kitcho and in Kobe, acquiring a delicate sense of taste as well. As he gained experience, he also learned to value the emotions and stories behind the food. Later, he decided to join the current restaurant because he shared the passion and enthusiasm of the owner. Currently, he is demonstrating his skills fully at Tsukiji Ihachi Nigou.
岩本 隆嗣Takashi Iwamoto
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Waketokuyama
分とく山
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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阿南 優貴Yuki Anan
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Mr. Anan was deeply impressed by the smiling faces of his family and friends when they enjoyed the food.
Mr. Anan was born in 1984 in Fukuoka. Through his part-time job at a dining establishment, he experienced the joys of entertaining with food and then aimed to become a chef. After graduating from Nakamura Culinary School, his career as a chef came to a full-blown start in restaurants within Fukuoka. Later, he began working at Waketokuyama, a restaurant he admired, where he continued to build up training experience. In 2018 he was appointed as head chef of the restaurant. On the front lines, he works hard to make cuisine that combines tradition and innovation.
阿南 優貴Yuki Anan
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Chinese Restaurant RAIKA shi kun shi so
中国料理 礼華 四君子草
- Hibiya/Yurakucho, Tokyo
- Shanghai,Chinese / General / Szechuan / Shanghai
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木村 旭Akira Kimura
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Mr. Akira Kimura enchants his guests with Nouvelle Chinois cuisine and natural vegetarian courses.
Mr. Akira Kimura, the master chef of RAIKA shi kun shi so, was born in Tokyo in 1977. Fascinated by a Chinese chef on a TV cooking show, he decided to become a professional chef. He honed his skills at the restaurant Tsukushiro and Tokyo Dome Hotel in Tokyo, then joined RAIKA. After actively working as the master chef at RAIKA Shinjuku-gyoen branch, he took the current position when the hibiya branch opened in the spring of 2018. His Nouvelle Chinois cuisine has earned a solid reputation. Moreover, as a nutritional herbalist, he offers vegetarian courses that bring out the power of plants. His dishes created by his matured skills attract guests from Japan and abroad.
木村 旭Akira Kimura
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Aged Wagyu Yakiniku Aging Beef Shibuya Branch
熟成和牛焼肉エイジング・ビーフ 渋谷店
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Others
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尾関 岳Gaku Ozeki
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Delivering the taste and pleasure that only "aged Wagyu beef" can provide.
Mr. Ozeki was born in 1992 in Gifu. Entered the world of food and drink after graduating from university. After graduating from L'ecole Vantan College with a major in delicatessen, he worked mainly in Italian cuisine. Worked as a manager at Al Bacio in Nishi-Shinjuku before moving to his current company, Shinwa, Inc. He experienced an assistant manager at each "Aging Beef restaurant" and then became the manager of the Shibuya branch. "Aged Wagyu" is a beef that has been slowly aged for a long time to bring out the best in the meat. He delivers to people the taste and pleasure that only dry aging can bring.
尾関 岳Gaku Ozeki
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Restaurant Virbius
レストラン ウィルビウス
- Mitaka, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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赤松 如記Yukinori Akamatsu
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Culinary career built up by experiences supported by lucky encounters at various prestigious restaurants
Born in 1973 in Shizuoka Prefecture. After graduating from a senior high school, he entered a company, but changed his career to pursue his childhood dream to be a chef. He started working at a western restaurant, where he was fascinated with French cuisine. When he was 22, he went to France and spent 5 years and a half to build up his experience at various places such as a three stars restaurant [Georges Blanc] in Paris, [Hostellerie Due Vieux Moulin] in Bourgogne, and [Saint James] in Bordeaux. After returning to Japan, he entered a famous French restaurat "Kitajimatei". 3 years later, he became independent and opened a small bistro in downtown. In 2012, he opened [Virbius].
赤松 如記Yukinori Akamatsu
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Maruya Honten Ginza Glasse
まるや本店 銀座グラッセ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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山田 孝志Takashi Yamada
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Following his experience at a hotel, Mr. Yamada launched the Tokyo Midtown Branch and is now looking to expand further.
He was born in April 1977 in Aichi. He learned the spirit of hospitality through 10 years of working at a hotel in Aichi. At Maruya, he mastered grilling eel under the executive chef while serving as management staff. In 2019, he launched the Tokyo Midtown branch, the first out-of-prefecture store, where he is the manager and chef. In 2024, the second restaurant in Tokyo opened in Ginza. He is aiming for a further leap forward.
山田 孝志Takashi Yamada
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RUSTEAKS
RUSTEAKS
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Californian Cuisine / Steak / Wine
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加藤 良介Ryosuke Kato
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Maximizing the potential of meat and pursuing the ideal meat dish.
Mr. Ryosuke Kato was born in Tokyo. After graduating from school, he worked at a hotel in Tokyo, where he studied service and then honed his skills in French and Italian restaurants. Specializing in international fusion cuisine, he came to specialize in meat dishes after becoming independent. In 2015, he opened RUSTEAKS in Hiroo. He has been involved in various producing businesses up to the present.
加藤 良介Ryosuke Kato
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Tokyo Washoku Rikuu Ebisu Branch
東京和食 りくう 恵比寿店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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高山 泰育Yasuhiro Takayama
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A chef who moved from French to Japanese cuisine, serving Japanese cuisine with unique techniques.
Mr. Takayama was born in 1988 in Niigata. Inspired by a TV cooking show he watched as a child, he learned to cook on his own during high school. After entering the culinary world, he worked at up-and-coming French restaurants such as tusimi and Souvenir. He is a chef with an insatiable curiosity. He continuously improves his skills, with the passion to "serve Japanese cuisine that will remain in guests' hearts and make them happy when they leave."
高山 泰育Yasuhiro Takayama
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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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Hashimoto
はし本
- Gokoku-ji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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橋本 信二Shinji Hashimoto
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The experienced chef, who was trained in an eel wholesaler, became the 6th owner of a well established restaurant at the age of 30.
Born in Tokyo in 1967. When he was a primary school pupil, he became conscious of succeeding the restaurant as the 6th generation owner. When he was a university student, the 5th generation owner passed away. He helped the family business, and entered the restaurant right after the graduation. Leaving the grilled dishes to other veteran cook, he worked every morning for an eel wholesaler while assisting the restaurant. In about 2 years of training, he acquired skills to select and dress eels. At the age of 30, he became in charge of grilled dishes. He is currently maintaining the traditional taste of the long-established restaurant as the 6th generation owner.
橋本 信二Shinji Hashimoto
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Ristorante ACQUA PAZZA
リストランテ アクアパッツァ
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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日髙 良実Yoshimi Hidaka
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A pioneer who went to Italy to introduce Italian cuisine to Japan.
Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1957. After training at [Alain Chapel], a French restaurant inside Kobe Portopia Hotel, he decided to work towards mastering Italian cuisine. He was one of the first people to go to Italy with the aim of studying Italian cuisine. Throughout his three years of study, he came to realize that the charm of Italian cuisine lies in regional foods. With this in mind, he studied at 14 different restaurants all across the country. In 1990, he opened this restaurant, naming it after the dish that impressed him the most during his studies.
日髙 良実Yoshimi Hidaka
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Meguro Soregashi
目黒それがし
- Meguro, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General
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小松 雅至Masayuki Komatsu
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Mr. Komatsu is an experienced veteran chef who started his culinary career from a part-time job.
He was born on December 8, 1986, in Kanagawa, age 44. He became interested in cooking through a part-time job he had at a restaurant when he was 15 years old. After graduating from night cooking school, he began training at a kappo restaurant in Tokyo. Then, he worked at a kappo restaurant in Akasaka and also studied at a kappo restaurant in Kyoto for about two years. After participating in the launch of the Yumeya group, he joined JO Corporation of the Soregashi group in 2017, where he currently serves as the executive chef of each Soregashi restaurant.
小松 雅至Masayuki Komatsu
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Jizakanaya Hamamatsucho Branch
海鮮問屋 地魚屋 浜松町店
- Hamamatsucho/Daimon, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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奥山 直之Naoyuki Okuyama
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Delivering smiles to customers through fresh fish cuisine.
Mr. Okuyama was born in 1974 in Yamagata. He has been interested in cooking ever since he was young. He learned of the joys of cooking at a dining establishment where he worked part-time during his student days and was drawn in by the world of food. He learned various knowledge and skills, such as Hokkaido cuisine, Kyoto cuisine, sushi, and Kaiseki cuisine - all of which have made him the chef he is today. Utilizing his over 20 years of experience, he now works as head chef and pours his efforts into developing the menu and raising future generations of chefs.
奥山 直之Naoyuki Okuyama
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Nidaime Sushi Katsurada Ebisu & Daikanyama Branch
二代目 鮓 桂田 恵比寿・代官山店
- Daikanyama, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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光野 智昭 Tomoaki Mitsuno
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Mr. Mitsuno takes over the skills and will of his predecessor as a professional sushi chef.
He was born in 1976 in Fukuoka. He longs for a job as an artisan who creates something on his own. Because of his love of fish dishes, he decided to become a chef. After gaining experience as a Japanese chef, he was involved in launching "Sushi Katsurada" with the previous owner, Mr. Katsurada, when he was 30 years old. Having worked there for 10 years, he moved to the kappo counter restaurant of a members-only hotel and gained experience as head chef. Upon Mr. Katsurada's retirement, he renamed the restaurant "Nidaime Sushi Katsurada" and took over the post.
光野 智昭 Tomoaki Mitsuno
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Bogamari Cucina Marinara
ボガマリ・クチーナ・マリナーラ
- Sendagaya, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Mediterranean / Seafood
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平山 貴之Takayuki Hirayama
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Experience and skills presenting various Italian local seafood.
He was born in 1978 in Aomori Prefecture. Learning the basic at Ecole d'Art Culinaire de Miyagi, he built up his skills at western and Japanese style restaurants in Tokyo. From 2010 at [Il Figo Ingordo], he learned authentic skills from the chef. Experiencing Italian food in Italy, he became a chef at [Bogamari Cucina Marinara] when it opened in 2013. His broad experience satisfies various requests with flexibility.
平山 貴之Takayuki Hirayama
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Chinese Cuisine Chikuen
中国料理 竹園
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese
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増井 久Hisashi Masui
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Presenting Chinese cuisine crafted through accumulated techniques and delicate attention.
Mr. Masui was born in 1977 in Miyagi Prefecture. While growing up in Tohoku, a region known as a gourmet treasure trove, he was exposed to a wide variety of ingredients and aspired to pursue a career in food. He began his real training in 2001 at a Chinese restaurant in the Sendai Kokusai Hotel. Then he assumed his current position after serving as the head chef of Chinese Cuisine Chikuen at the Shibuya Tobu Hotel in 2018. He handmakes many of the ingredients defining the flavors of Chinese cooking, including fragrant oils like scallion oil along with XO sauce and chicken paitan soup. A truly talented chef, he treats guests to complex yet unified dishes of brilliant flavors and rich color.
増井 久Hisashi Masui
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Ganso Ebidashi Monja no Ebisen Shibuya Stream Branch
元祖海老出汁もんじゃのえびせん 渋谷ストリーム店
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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羽方 勇二Yuji Hagata
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A chef who brings smiles to guests with a charming downtown atmosphere and delicious cuisine.
Mr. Hagata was born in 1992 in Tokyo. He had a passion for food from a young age and decided to pursue a career in the culinary world. Gained experience working as a chef in Japanese and chicken-focused restaurants in Marunouchi and Shinjuku. At Ganso Ebidashi Monja no Ebisen, he put his heart into his cooking every day with the desire for their guests to want to come back. He also put effort into creating the restaurant's ambiance, hoping that guests could experience the atmosphere of a Monja restaurant born in the traditional downtown area.
羽方 勇二Yuji Hagata
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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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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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