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Yakiniku Fuji
焼肉富士
- Oshiage, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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山本 賢Ken Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto combines trendy style with the image of the Yakiniku restaurant run by his grandmother.
He was born in 1987 in Tokyo. His grandmother ran a Yakiniku restaurant, and his father ran an Okonomiyaki restaurant. As a result, cooking has been familiar to him since he was young. He aspired to be a chef, and trained at his father's restaurant after graduating from school. He then worked at a Yakiniku restaurant in Ginza to hone his skills. Although he served as executive chef, his desire to open his own restaurant grew more substantial, and he invited his colleague, Mr. Takagi, to join him in becoming independent. In December 2024, Yakiniku Fuji opened. "I want people to enjoy really delicious Yakiniku," he says.
山本 賢Ken Yamamoto
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Yakitori Imai
焼鳥 今井
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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今井 充史Takashi Imai
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A budding talent that began with an obsession with the charms of yakitori (grilled chicken) at the famous Birdland.
Chef Imai was born in 1973 in Saitama Prefecture. In his 20's, he worked various odd jobs while he pursued a career as a rock musician. He started working at a high end Japanese restaurant at age 27 with the hope of being a cook, but was dissatisfied with the restaurant he chose for its high salary. Eventually, at age 29, with the thought of joining a restaurant he would personally like to eat at, he started working at the famous Birdland in Ginza. There, he was fascinated by the complexity of yakitori and immersed himself in that world. Following a stint at the Birdland in Kita-Senju, he opened Yakitori Imai in 2006.
今井 充史Takashi Imai
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atelier Morimoto XEX Teppan
atelier 森本 XEX 鉄板
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak
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森本正治Masaharu Morimoto
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Mr. Morimoto traveled to the United States to witness the sushi boom with his own eyes, then became a chef who gained attention in Japan and the United States.
He is from Hiroshima. He gained fame as the third-generation "Iron Chef of Japanese cuisine" in the TV show "Iron Chef" and as the only Japanese chef in the American version, "Iron Chef America." He continues to enjoy immense popularity in the United States to this day. With numerous restaurants worldwide, including its flagship location designed by Mr. Tadao Ando, the New York branch has been adored by celebrities worldwide since its opening. The restaurant is located in Roppongi on Stars and Stripes Avenue and is personally curated by Mr. Morimoto himself.
森本正治Masaharu Morimoto
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Teppanyaki THE Nanami APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
鉄板焼 THE七海 アパホテル＆リゾート 両国駅タワー
- Ryogoku/Kikugawa, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Cocktail
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小沼 俊介Shunsuke Konuma
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Mr. Konuma is an experienced chef who has brought joy to many people.
He was born in 1964 in Tokyo. After working as a chef at Hotel New Otani for four years, he served at the renowned French restaurant KM for another four years. Then, he joined the Shin Takanawa Prince Hotel (now the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa) and spent 20 years there as a chef. After that, he joined the current company to pursue new challenges. He now serves as the head chef at Teppanyaki THE Nanami in the APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower. He has brought joy to many guests.
小沼 俊介Shunsuke Konuma
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Antica Osteria del Ponte
アンティカ・オステリア・デル・ポンテ
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine / General
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Stefano Dal MoroStefano Dal Moro
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A famed chef who mixes classic and new Italian cuisine.
Started building his career as a favorite apprentice of the famous chef Ettore Alzetta. After becoming the head chef at Angelo Paracucchi, where he formerly learned his trade, he gained experience working at several three-star Michelin restaurants. He also refined his craft at Antica Osteria del Ponte Milano Main Branch and is currently the executive chef of Antica Osteria del Ponte Tokyo Branch.
Stefano Dal MoroStefano Dal Moro
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Sushi Kondo
鮨こん藤
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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近藤 元貴Motoki Kondo
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Mr. Kondo wants to provide the four seasons and sophistication through his sushi and the excitement that spreads beyond that.
He was born in 1995 in Tokyo. He has pursued his passion for cooking since childhood. After graduating from culinary school, he refined his skills at the renowned Kyoto restaurant Kyoryori Kinobu for five years to master traditional Japanese cuisine. As a further challenge, he worked at Sushi Yuu in Roppongi, honing his Edo-mae style and techniques. There, he was captivated by the possibilities of sushi and named his own restaurant Sushi Kondo, which opened in January 2024. His creative and delicate cuisine, a fusion of Kyoto cuisine and Edo-mae sushi, has impressed visitors.
近藤 元貴Motoki Kondo
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Ryuduki TEPPAN
Ryuduki TEPPAN
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Hamburger Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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?田 航一Koichi Takada
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Mr. Takada makes the most of his experience and welcomes the guests with his time-consuming cuisine.
Mr. Takada was born in 1971 in Miyazaki. He trained in the Western-style food department of a hotel. After working at Jiyugaoka patisserie, he worked as a sous-chef at an embassy in Tokyo in Aoyama, where he learned French cuisine and cuisine from around the world. Then after serving as sous-chef at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo, he worked at Ore no French/Italian affiliate before joining his current company in October 2019. He is now working as the head chef of the culinary department of "restaurant REGINA," "Ryuduki TEPPAN," and other affiliated restaurants.
?田 航一Koichi Takada
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Higashiazabu Ito
東麻布 いと
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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伊東 彰Akira Ito
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The passion to breathe new life into Japanese cuisine, cultivated at renowned restaurants and honed abroad.
Mr. Ito was born in 1986 in Miyazaki. Influenced by TV shows and manga during junior high school, he aspired to become a chef and went to a high school with a culinary course. After graduation, he moved to Tokyo and joined the prestigious Japanese cuisine restaurant Nadaman. He then trained under his master at renowned restaurants in Kagurazaka and Izu, gaining valuable experience over 10 years. Furthermore, he expanded his vision overseas and spent five years in Hong Kong. Upon returning to Japan and a period of preparation, he opened Higashiazabu Ito, a fusion-style Japanese cuisine restaurant.
伊東 彰Akira Ito
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Peter Luger Steak House Tokyo
ピーター・ルーガー・ステーキハウス 東京
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / American / Steak / Wine
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高知尾 文彦Fumihiko Takachio
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The dream has come true, but Mr. Takachio still has feelings from back then.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. It was cooking manga that he read in elementary school that inspired his yearning to become a chef. His dream remained the same throughout high school, and he went on to a culinary school. After graduation, he gained experience in several restaurants before joining his current company. Moved to the U.S. for about a month to prepare for the opening of Peter Luger Steakhouse Tokyo in Japan. Learned about Peter Luger's steaks at the original restaurant in Brooklyn. In 2021, the restaurant opened in Ebisu. He's been grilling steaks in his kitchen since then.
高知尾 文彦Fumihiko Takachio
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Ginza Fujita
銀座ふじた
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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藤田 雅之Masayuki Fujita
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Mr. Fujita, who is devoted to Japanese cuisine, fascinates guests with his exploration of flavors and seasonal Japanese dishes brought by his careful work.
He was born in 1975 in Fukui and owns Ginza Fujita. He grew up familiar with a wide variety of ingredients and cuisine at his father's restaurant and has been in the kitchen since childhood. At an early stage, he acquired cooking techniques that are completed with the five senses, such as sound and aroma and has continued his quest for the essence of deliciousness. After running his restaurant in Fukui, he moved to Tokyo to study at a famous restaurant there. In April 2022, he opened his current restaurant in Ginza. Every day, with sincere efforts, he develops courses rich in seasonal flavors, showing the climax of his life as a chef.
藤田 雅之Masayuki Fujita
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Sushi -HAN-
すし繁−HAN−
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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渡邉 浩紀Hironori Watanabe
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Mr. Watanabe is an expert Edomae Sushi chef who has been challenged for over 20 years in Hong Kong.
He was born in 1974 in Tochigi. Influenced by his father, who ran a sushi restaurant, he decided to pursue the same career. At the age of 23, after gaining experience in Ginza, he had an opportunity to go to Hong Kong. He started working at Japanese Restaurant Kenjo, a pioneering sushi restaurant. Eventually, he took on the responsibility of a branch store. As a result, he continued to serve the restaurant with excellent skills for 21 years. He returned to Japan in 2018. In January 2024, he started as the head chef at Sushi -HAN-.
渡邉 浩紀Hironori Watanabe
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Ginza Shinohara
銀座しのはら
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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篠原 武将Takemasa Shinohara
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A natural talent for cooking blossomed after becoming a chef by chance
Born in 1980 in Shiga Prefecture. As a student, he was a promising karate athlete and was being considered for admission to university by recommendation. However, seeking a different path, he declined university offers by saying that he was looking for a trade, and through this he became a chef. His natural talent for cooking blossomed as he developed his skills at [Sangencha], a well-known Kyoto kaiseki (traditional Japanese course cuisine) restaurant serving Kansai-style cuisine. At 26, he opened his own restaurant, [Shinohara] in Shiga Prefecture, which over the course of nine years became a popular and prominent establishment. In 2016, he tackled a new frontier by opening Ginza Shinohara.
篠原 武将Takemasa Shinohara
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Yakiniku MOCHIO -Exquisite Kobe beef-
焼肉もちお
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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阿部 翔太Shota Abe
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Mr. Abe continues to refine the technique of cutting meat for better taste by distinguishing the quality of meat.
He was born in 1991 in Miyagi. Moved to Tokyo after graduating from university. While working at high-end Japanese black beef yakiniku restaurants such as Ushinokura and Ushikuro, he became fascinated with the world of " artisanship," which involves refined techniques that determine the deliciousness of yakiniku, including how to select high-quality meat and how to cut meat without putting stress on it. He has been the head chef at Yakiniku Mochio since its opening, sharing Mr. Kitano's passion for "high-quality meat with better taste."
阿部 翔太Shota Abe
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Takumi Shingo
匠 進吾
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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高橋 進吾Shingo Takahashi
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With skills honed at Sushi Takumi, his training also includes experience as a fisherman and a sake brewer
Chef Takahashi was born in Ibaraki Prefecture in 1978. On the advice of his sushi chef uncle, he left high school early to pursue a career in sushi. Through his family ties, he was able to get a job at Sushi Takumi, a famous sushi shop in Yotsuya, and ended up training there for 18 years under sushi master Chef Nakazawa. At age 29, he left the sushi world for three years, gaining a variety of experiences including as a fisherman in the Goto Islands, and as a brewer in a Magi sake brewery. Then when the time was right in May 2013, he opened Takumi Shingo in a back alley in Minami Aoyama.
高橋 進吾Shingo Takahashi
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Gaienmae Kinari
外苑前 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 Gaienmae 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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Sushi Yuumu
鮓 有無
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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髙橋 輝良Kiyoshi Takahashi
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Mr. Takahashi is a sushi master who preserves tradition while constantly pursuing new challenges.
He was born in 1973 in Tokyo. Fascinated with cooking from a young age, he aspired to pursue his career in the strict world of sushi chefs, which he saw in a documentary program. At 15, he began training at a renowned Ginza restaurant, gained experience in Ebisu and Akasaka, and finally branched out on his own at 32. In 2019, he opened Sushi Yuumu in Nishiazabu. With an overwhelming spirit of inquiry and a hunger for excellence, he pursues umami to its utmost limits. He values tradition but is never afraid to innovate and consistently strives for new challenges.
髙橋 輝良Kiyoshi Takahashi
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Sushi Nakao
鮨なか尾
- Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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中尾 康高 Yasutaka Nakao
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Mr. Nakao makes sushi using his own unique philosophy and style.
He was born in 1970 in Osaka. Since childhood, he has been dexterous with his hands and likes to make things. After gaining about five years of experience at his first apprenticeship, he visited sushi restaurants in Ginza, Kagurazaka, Aoyama, and other places, where he learned different working methods and ideas. As he continued training, he gradually dreamed of owning his restaurant. In 2020, he opened Sushi Nakao.
中尾 康高 Yasutaka Nakao
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XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / Salvatore Cuomo Bros.
XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / Salvatore Cuomo Bros.
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Cocktail
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サルヴァトーレ・クオモSalvatore Cuomo
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Influenced by his father, a chef, Mr. Cuomo aspired to become a chef at 11.
Mr. Cuomo was born in Naples, Italy. Influenced by his father, a chef, he aspired to become a chef at 11 and apprenticed at his uncle's restaurant. Since then, he traveled back and forth between Japan and Italy and continued his training. He is credited as a pioneer who made "Napoli Pizza" famous in Japan. In terms of cuisine, he always aims to be the only one, not the number one. He serves as the grand chef of the "Italian" cuisine at the XEX brand to spread its flavor not only in Japan but also to the world every day.
サルヴァトーレ・クオモSalvatore Cuomo
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DepTH brianza
DepTH brianza
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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奥野 義幸Yoshiyuki Okuno
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Mr. Okuno presents his cultivated "depth" in the restaurant where "everyone is the main character."
He was born in 1972 in Wakayama. Raised in a ryotei restaurant, he studied business administration at a U.S. university and worked in the real estate industry before entering the culinary industry. He first served at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo and then moved to Italy. He returned to Japan after studying at eight restaurants in all regions of Italy. In 2003, he opened Ristrante la Brianza; it relocated to Roppongi Hills in 2016 as La Brianza. He then opened DepTH Brianza in Azabudai Hills in November 2023. In addition to his seven restaurants in Tokyo, he also produces restaurants and teaches cooking in Japan and abroad.
奥野 義幸Yoshiyuki Okuno
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Izakaya Tanuki
居酒屋たぬき
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot)
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酒井 健Ken Sakai
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The head chef, Mr. Sakai, creates innovative and creative dishes that transcend the category of Japanese cuisine.
After gaining experience as a chef at a well-established hotel, he went to France and spent four years studying authentic French cuisine. Upon returning to Japan, he worked as a head chef of Italian and Spanish restaurants in addition to French cuisine. Currently, as head chef of Izakaya Tanuki, he pursues Japanese cuisine that incorporates the essence of various genres and French techniques. Every day, he devotes himself to preparing creative dishes prepared with a great deal of effort. Because he wants his customers to be happy, he pays careful attention to all aspects of the food, space, and service.
酒井 健Ken Sakai
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