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Matoi Ginza
まとい銀座
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Steak / Wine
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的場 圭司Keiji Matoba
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Mr. Matoba offers a blissful plate combining carefully selected Japanese wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients from the mountains and the sea.
Mr. Matoba was born 1997 in Wakayama. Impressed by the differences between Western and Japanese culinary culture when Mr. Matoba studied abroad in New York in his late teens, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine to popularize Japanese food overseas. After working at the Ritz-Carlton in Osaka and Hotel Okura in Tokyo, he was transferred to the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam at 30. Since then, he has worked in 17 countries, including Singapore and Switzerland, including launches and events. Finally, he served as an executive chef at AMAN Resorts.
的場 圭司Keiji Matoba
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Shabu Shabu Ogami
しゃぶしゃぶ 尾がみ
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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小栗 浩輔Kosuke Oguri
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Mr. Oguri offers shabu-shabu that respects "Japaneseness," which he has perfected through his efforts.
He was born in 1980 in Shizuoka. At 27, he started his career in the food industry and studied at restaurants in Tokyo. He had experienced at Kissho, Shabu-gen, Shabu-shabu Yamawarau. He has been working as a restaurant manager and a sommelier. At Ogami, he currently offers shabu-shabu that respects "Japaneseness," such as using seasonal ingredients from his experience in Japanese cuisine and shabu-shabu.
小栗 浩輔Kosuke Oguri
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bar & chocolate CACAOTAIL
bar＆chocolate CACAOTAIL
- Monzen-Nakacho, Tokyo
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Wine / Cocktail / Whisky
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萩原 陽介Yosuke Hagiwara
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Mr. Hagiwara brings new pleasure to the bar with chocolate cocktails and house-made chocolates.
He was born in 1980 in Tokyo and is the owner and sommelier of CACAOTAIL. Fascinated by the depth of cocktails, he became a bartender. After honing his skills at authentic bars and restaurants in Tokyo, such as Ally's Bar, he established his current bar in the fall of 2018 and started his own business. He has made many original chocolate cocktails under the theme of pairing alcohol and chocolate, which fascinated him through his experiences. He is creating new horizons for the bar, such as offering house-made chocolates prepared from cacao beans.
萩原 陽介Yosuke Hagiwara
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Sushi Fujiro
鮨 不二楼
- Kayabacho, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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古川 和希Kazuki Furukawa
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Mr. Furukawa presents the one and only “New Edomae Sushi,” resulting from studies in Fukuoka and Tokyo.
He was born in 1983 in Fukuoka and is the head chef at Sushi Fujiro. In his late teens, he ate at the famous Fukuoka restaurant Yamanaka, and was truly impressed. He studied at a culinary school with a vision of working at Yamanaka and started working there after graduation. He trained hard studying Hakatamae Sushi. After moving to Tokyo and gaining experience at Edomae Sushi restaurants in Ginza and Roppongi, he connected with Mr. Muneshige Takatori, the general manager of Fujiro, and participated in the launch of the current restaurant. He has been in his current position since its founding in 2017. He charms guests from Japan and overseas with his unique sushi that has a fusion of freshness and aging, Eastern and Western styles.
古川 和希Kazuki Furukawa
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Stand-up Sushi Sushikawa
立食い鮨 鮨川
- Sasazuka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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中山 友林Yurin Nakayama
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From fishing as a hobby, Mr. Nakayama transitioned into the restaurant business as a handler of fresh seafood.
Mr. Nakayama was born in 1970 in Oita Prefecture. He has fished as a hobby since he was a child. After entering the workforce, he worked as a caregiver but switched to a career in the food industry, handling fresh fish. In 2005, at 35, he joined an izakaya franchise and started his own restaurant. He worked hard to keep it afloat for 10 years before closing it. Then, he began working at a restaurant specializing in seafood cuisine to start learning about fish again. In 2022, he left the restaurant and joined Sushikawa Co., Ltd. He works as a sushi maker at Stand-up Sush iSushikawa, which the company manages.
中山 友林Yurin Nakayama
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Yakitori TAKE
丈 -Yakitori TAKE-
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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加藤丈法Takenori Kato
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Born in 1978 in Machida, Tokyo, to parents who owned a restaurant.
Mr. Kato gained experience and skills at renowned Japanese restaurants such as Nadaman Co., Ltd., THE RITZ-CARLTON TOKYO Hinokizaka, and Park Hotel Tokyo Hanasansho. As the owner of Ginza Yakitori Tsukiya, he attracted many guests from Japan and abroad with his fusion of yakitori and Japanese cuisine that brings out the best in the ingredients. In October 2024, he opened Yakitori TAKE to provide guests worldwide with a more fulfilling and happy experience through yakitori and to spread the value of yakitori, a traditional Japanese culture, throughout the world.
加藤丈法Takenori Kato
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Shintomicho Maruyasu
新富町 丸安
- Hatchobori, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Cookshop / Sake
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小栗 洸介Kosuke Oguri
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Mr. Oguri is the owner who brings out the true worth of the ingredients by naturally combining deep flavors.
He was born in 1988 in Chiba. After graduating from university, he worked as a sales representative for a manufacturer. Inspired by his relatives working in the food and beverage industry, he became interested in this field. He resigned from his job and studied at several Japanese restaurants in Tokyo. In April 2024, he opened his own restaurant, Maruyasu. His simple yet profound cuisine, which makes the most of the unique flavors of ingredients, has impressed and satisfied many people.
小栗 洸介Kosuke Oguri
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Yamato Ryori Tsukiji Ihachi Main Branch
倭料理 築地伊八 本店
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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池本 之浩Yukihiro Ikemoto
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Mr. Ikemoto is a maestro of A5 Wagyu beef, giving shape to ideas from a new perspective.
He was born in 1970 in Osaka. To acquire professional skills, he decided to become a chef and graduated from Tsuji Culinary Institute. After that, he gained experience at a members-only restaurant and the InterContinental Yokohama Grand, followed by 26 years of work at a Wagyu wholesaler. At that time, he met the current company president and joined in August 2023. Utilizing his experience as a wholesaler, he developed a menu serving A5 Wagyu sirloin purchased at an affordable price on beef skewers. It has become the signature menu item at Tsukiji Ihachi Main Branch.
池本 之浩Yukihiro Ikemoto
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Satsumaya Tonton Harajuku
さつまやとんとん 原宿
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet),Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Shochu
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川野 紀之Noriyuki Kawano
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Mr. Kawano cooks up Satsuma's "umakamon"(delicious food) with Kagoshima's best ingredients and his skilled techniques.
He was born in 1972 in Kagoshima. As a child, he had many opportunities to cook for his family and found satisfaction in the smiles and joy he brought to their faces through food. After graduating from high school with a degree in culinary arts, he worked in Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Osaka, where he experienced mainly Japanese cuisine but also Chinese and Western dishes. In 2002, he moved to Tokyo and participated in establishing the current restaurant. Since then, he has led the kitchen as head chef, always pursuing new ways to enjoy food, including creating the masterpiece "Kuroton" when the restaurant was renovated in 2022. He is also known for his elegant hospitality
川野 紀之Noriyuki Kawano
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Imajin
今甚
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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飯田 純一Junichi Iida
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Mr. Iida spends his days honing his skills, utilizing the techniques and passion he has cultivated over the years.
He was born in 1982 in Ibaraki. Impressed by fried rice and dumplings, he developed a passion for Chinese food. His desire to recreate these delicacies with his hands led him to pursue a career as a chef. After graduating from culinary school, he trained for 7 years at the ramen restaurant Menya Musashi. Then, he worked at KINTAN, a Yakiniku restaurant, for 7 years to deepen his diverse skills and experience. In July 2022, he joined Imajin. He has grown to be a central restaurant member with his solid skills.
飯田 純一Junichi Iida
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Manjuen
萬壽苑
- Suidobashi, Tokyo
- Cantonese,Chinese / Cantonese
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大田 気流甫Kerupu Ota
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Mr. Ota serves captivating Cantonese with expert skill and the use of spices.
He was born in 1969. The head chef of Manjuen. Impressed by the authentic Chinese food in Hong Kong, he went on to eat all kinds of high-end Chinese food in Japan, then decided to become a professional chef, hoping to create beautiful and delicious food. He honed his skills for many years under the Hong Kong-born head chef at Manjuen at the Hotel Grand Palace in Kudanshita and later became the head chef there. After the hotel closed, he took over the restaurant's name and opened the current restaurant in Suidobashi in 2021. Since then, he has been presenting various delicacies with his matured technique and taste.
大田 気流甫Kerupu Ota
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Shinjuku Pasutakan
新宿ぱすたかん
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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番場Banba
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Mr. Banba wants to provide "enjoyable" restaurants, food, and service.
He was born in 1988 in Tokyo. Seeing customers' smiling faces as they eat okonomiyaki and monjayaki is his greatest energy source. His idea of Cheese Mentaiko Millefeuille okonomiyaki has been a hit menu item for over ten years. He always strives for great taste and enjoyment in the menu development and demonstrates how to grill delicious Japanese pancakes in the restaurant.
番場Banba
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Roppongi P.T.T.
六本木P.T.T.
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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御山 恭三郎 Kyosaburo Onyama
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Mr. Onyama is passionate about caring for people, making his dream possible, and protecting and sustaining it.
He was born in 1951 in Chiba. In 1983, he opened the Teppanyaki specialty restaurant, Devant des P.T.T., in front of the former Defense Agency. It was loved by many celebrities as a long-established teppanyaki restaurant in Roppongi, but he developed a desire to spend more time with every customer. Seeking an environment that would fulfill his ideal, he relocated along Roppongi Dori Street. The new restaurant, renamed Roppongi P.T.T., offers a space where one can enjoy the live atmosphere of teppan-yaki with all five senses.
御山 恭三郎 Kyosaburo Onyama
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FIFTY-FIVE TOKYO Ebisu Branch
FIFTY-FIVE TOKYO 恵比寿店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Wine / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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川島 貴彦Takahiko Kawashima
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Mr. Kawashima uses his experience to bring smiles to many people's faces with fine-tasting "Yakiniku"!
He was born in 1978. Entered high school, where he could obtain a cooking license. After honing his skills at a French restaurant, he further studied cooking at Ecole Tsuji Tokyo. Following graduation, he gained experience as a bartender and manager at an Italian restaurant in Kyobashi and a dining bar before joining the Yakiniku Shibaura group at 32. Having spent 10 years in the company, he has been involved in the current restaurant since its reopening and was appointed head chef. Changing the way of cutting the meat depending on the day's conditions, he offers new ways of eating each part of the meat and unique flavor combinations, which have been well received.
川島 貴彦Takahiko Kawashima
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Kagurazaka Jiyaki Unasen
神楽坂 地焼うな泉
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Sake
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兼松Kanematsu
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Mr. Kanematsu is a chef dedicated only to the culinary arts, presenting the essence of Nagoya's pride, Jiyaki Eel, in his sincere work.
He was born in 1977 in Aichi, the owner of Kagurazaka Jiyaki Unasen. Starting his career at a tempura restaurant in a high-class hotel in Nagoya, he honed his skills in various genres, including Japanese and Italian. Later, he studied at a restaurant specializing in eel, a part of Nagoya's culinary culture, and moved to Tokyo, hoping to offer Jiyaki eel with the same taste and price as his hometown. In June 2024, he established his current restaurant in Kagurazaka, bringing the same deliciousness and enjoyment as in his hometown with his dynamic Nagoya-style Jiyaki technique.
兼松Kanematsu
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Shibuya Niku-Yokocho Teppan
渋谷肉横丁 てっぱん
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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宮坂 学Manabu Miyasaka
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Former Thai restaurant owner, pioneer of Thai cuisine in Japan.
Mr. Miyasaka was born on February 6, 1963, in Tokyo. He opened a Thai restaurant in Kichijoji in 1986. Traveled abroad for 10 years to train in Thai cuisine. He also has a unique background, serving as a high school baseball coach for 17 years. Also becoming well-known as the father of one of Comdot's (famous Japanese Youtuber) local friends, Kanata. He is a friendly and friendly person who puts his heart and soul into every dish.
宮坂 学Manabu Miyasaka
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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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Ebisu Shisha Club
Ebisu Shisha Club
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / General / Coffee / Beer
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澤一樹Kazuki Sawa
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Mr. Sawa entered the industry with the desire to realize his ideal restaurant.
He entered the industry with the desire to realize his ideal restaurant. The condition of the restaurant at the time was not something quite favorable. As he worked part-time to learn about cooking, his passion for cuisine and ideal restaurant management grew stronger, so he entered the restaurant industry as a full-time employee. When smoking shisha as a pleasure, he was attracted by the similarities between flavors, ingredients, and seasonings, which can have infinite possibilities (taste) depending on their combination, and has continued to this day.
澤一樹Kazuki Sawa
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Minami Aoyama Hifumi
南青山 ひふみ
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Drawn to Minami Aoyama by a dream of opening his own restaurant as soon as possible
Born in Ibaraki Prefecture in June 1978, Chef Kato entered the world of cooking at age 23, but only six years later he was already entrusted to running a restaurant. Few years later, he became owner of a Japanese restaurant in Koenji, but on the lookout for his next project, he eventually found his current spot in Minami Aoyama, opening it in 2014. Though he adheres to traditions of Japanese cooking, he also offer dishes you cannot find anywhere else, and enjoys entertaining guests simply looking for a drink and a snack.
加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Shibuya Kotegaeshi
渋谷こてがえし
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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番場Banba
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Mr. Banba wants to provide "enjoyable" restaurants, food, and service.
He was born in 1988 in Tokyo. Seeing customers' smiling faces as they eat okonomiyaki and monjayaki is his greatest energy source. His idea of Cheese Mentaiko Millefeuille okonomiyaki has been a hit menu item for over ten years. He always strives for great taste and enjoyment in the menu development and demonstrates how to grill delicious Japanese pancakes in the restaurant.
番場Banba
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