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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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WAJO
WAJO
- Daikanyama, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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遠藤 泰一Taiichi Endo
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The joy of making delicious pasta paved the way to becoming a chef.
While working part-time at a restaurant to earn a living, Mr. Endo became interested in how to make delicious pasta. The intense joy he experienced in the process changed his career path and made him decide to become a chef. After training at the Michelin-starred Schoneck, he worked as a chef in various locations before opening Evoluzione in Ibaraki at 40. In 2022, he took over as chef at WAJO. His philosophy is to make the joy of others his own and to provide happiness through his cooking.
遠藤 泰一Taiichi Endo
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Ukai Toriyama
うかい鳥山
- Hachioji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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佐藤 辰美Tatsumi Sato
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He focuses on maximizing the original flavor of the ingredients by keeping the recipes simple
He is a veteran with an experience of 16 years at [Ukai Toriyama], who has dedicated himself to mastering Japanese cuisine. He became the head chef 6 years ago, and every single day he keeps busy in the kitchen cooking delicious food. As a motto, he says "it is my job as a chef to make the ingredients taste even more delicious," so he aims to enhance the good features of each ingredient without elaborating on them too much. He offers delicacies that best represent the current season, thoroughly matching ingredients and balancing them with the seasoning broth.
佐藤 辰美Tatsumi Sato
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Asagaya Birdland
阿佐ヶ谷バードランド
- Asagaya/Koenji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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千野 桂一Keiichi Chino
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In his eight years at Birdland, Mr. Chino has honed his skills and gained a profound level of knowledge about yakitori (grilled chicken).
Born in Nagano prefecture in 1972, Mr. Chino was enamored with French and Italian cuisine in his younger days, but he took a part-time job at Birdland when he was 24. Working under the supervision of master chef Toshihiro Wada, Mr. Chino became completely fascinated by the profound nature of yakitori. Four years later, he was appointed as a restaurant manager and since then, has devoted himself to his study of yakitori and has now been working at Birdland for eight years. In 2004, he set up Asagaya Birdland independently. It was given an award by the famous restaurant guide in 2015.
千野 桂一Keiichi Chino
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Sushi Onikai
鮨 おにかい
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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坂本 和樹Kazuki Sakamoto
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Mr. Sakamoto has honed his skills in Japanese cuisine, but the sushi course is what will win you over.
Mr. Sakamoto was born in 1983 in Kanagawa Prefecture. After training at a Kyoto restaurant for 5 years, he honed his skills in the sushi department of Nadaman restaurant in a hotel in Tokyo, Nadaman in Yokohama, and other such places. He has been involved with Sushi Tsukiuda since its opening in September 2016. At Sushi Onikai, he has served as head chef since it opened in November 2019. As a sister restaurant of Sushi Tsukiuda, it mainly serves nigiri. While many restaurants offer a course of nigiri with side dishes, this restaurant is trying to compete primarily with nigiri and to satisfy customers with sushi alone.
坂本 和樹Kazuki Sakamoto
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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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Kyougushi Rokuhara
京串 六波羅
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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山口 秀次郎Hidejirou Yamaguchi
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Mr. Yamaguchi is the head chef who established his own unique style of Kushiage preparation with Japanese soup stock.
He was born in 1943 in Kyoto. With strong encouragement from his aunt, he decided to become a chef. Entered the long-established Kushiage restaurant Shiruhisa, established in 1946, and began his full-fledged culinary training. Later, in 1982, he was involved in the launch of Rokuhara and became the manager and head chef. He has established an original style in which carefully selected ingredients are not skewered as they are but with a few extra touches. For more than 40 years, he has been at the forefront of preserving the taste of Rokuhara.
山口 秀次郎Hidejirou Yamaguchi
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Gendai Saryo Ginza Fugetsudo
現代茶寮 銀座風月堂
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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槙 紫音Sion Maki
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A French chef who cooks earnestly, preserving the old while continuing to evolve.
Mr. Maki was born in 1997 in Saga. He chose to become a chef because he loved creating and wanted consumers to see the process of creating dishes up close. While studying at a culinary school, he traveled to France to study French cuisine at local restaurants. After returning to Japan, he honed his skills at restaurants such as le sputnik in Roppongi and L'Ojier in Ginza. In September 2023, he took on the role of the only chef at Ginza Fugetsudo. While preserving the traditional flavors of French cuisine, he constantly seeks innovation.
槙 紫音Sion Maki
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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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Koukian
香季庵
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Beef Steak
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鷲尾 力人Rikihito Washio
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Mr. Washio produces an extraordinary time to enjoy creative Japanese cuisine and drinks.
He was born in Tokyo. Growing up watching his parents running an izakaya (Japanese-style pub), he naturally entered the culinary world. He was fascinated by the depth of Japanese cuisine, which makes the most of the richness of Japanese ingredients. After working at his parents' izakaya, he joined Koukian. His skillful technique of bringing out the best seasonal ingredients captivates his guests.
鷲尾 力人Rikihito Washio
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Sushi Kimura
すし喜邑（㐂邑）
- Futako-Tamagawa/Yoga, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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木村 康司Koji Kimura
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"Master of Aged Sushi" celebrated for patiently facing ingredients and accumulating experiments
Born in 1971 in Tokyo, Kimura Koji was born as a third generation of his family-business sushi restaurant. After having trained in his grandfather's restaurant and his uncle's, he entered the well-known tempura restaurant [Mikasa] just before opening his restaurant. As a result, this experience contributed greatly to his aged sushi, learning how to prepare ingredients without using water. Kimura established [Sushi Kimura] when he was 33 years old. Accumulating experiments for a long time, he invented a new genre of sushi,"Aged Sushi." After Michelin Guide 2013, [Sushi Kimura] has obtained two stars for 5 years straight.
木村 康司Koji Kimura
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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 Shabutsu
銀座しゃぶ通
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / General
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森下 英樹Hideki Morishita
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Offering a luxurious experience with the finest ingredients.
Mr. Morishita discovered the joy of cooking at the age of 6. As a student, he devoured cookbooks and learned about skewers, shabu-shabu, and Asian cuisine. He offers an enjoyable time through food and conversation.
森下 英樹Hideki Morishita
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MUSIUM
MUSIUM
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Cocktail / Whisky
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梶原 威志Takeshi Kajiwara
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Mr. Kajiwara is a bartender with various faces, offering conversation and drinks unique to the bar.
He was born in 1972 in Oita. While studying design at university, he began working part-time as a bartender. After graduation, he worked as an art director but also continued to hone his skills as a bartender, obtaining "Whiskey Professional" certification as a "Whiskey Connoisseur." He has diverse backgrounds, such as organizing his own band with deep knowledge of music. With a three-way approach featuring drinks, art, and music, he entertains guests who visit the bar.
梶原 威志Takeshi Kajiwara
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Sushiya Nobu
すしや宣
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Soba (noodles) / Sake
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皆川 宣央Nobuo Minagawa
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Experience and passion poured into each dish, an endless pursuit of Japanese beauty.
Mr. Minagawa was born in 1983 in Gunma. From an early age, he loved to create things with his own hands, and as he grew up, he became deeply fascinated with the artistry of Japanese cuisine. After eight years of training at a sushi restaurant, he worked at a Japanese cuisine and Unagi (eel) dishes restaurant for ten years, followed by two years honing his skills at a soba specialty restaurant. In 2022, he opened Sushiyab Nobu, offering an original course featuring a wide range of dishes, including sushi, Japanese cuisine, and soba.
皆川 宣央Nobuo Minagawa
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il Cardinale
il Cardinale
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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菊地 将太Syota Kikuchi
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Mr. Kikuchi offers authentic Italian cuisine that not only focuses on taste but also on the presentation of each dish.
He was born in 1992. During high school, he worked part-time at a local Italian restaurant, and there he discovered the joy of cooking. After graduating high school, he attended a two-year cooking school. Then, through a friend's referral, he started working at Miyoshi Corporation's group company, Cardinal Co., Ltd. After that, he worked at "Sabatini at Daimaru Tokyo" and learned the foundations of Italian cuisine there. In 2020, he moved to the sister restaurant "il Cardinali Ginza" as a chef, and three years later, he became the head chef. While carrying on the flavor of "il Cardinale Ginza main branch", he wants to create his own unique dishes.
菊地 将太Syota Kikuchi
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Kiyose Soba Kashiwaya
季寄せ 蕎麦 柏や
- Mitaka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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長田 浩Hiro Osada
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He was fascinated by the idea of working with Japanese cuisine
During his time as a student at culinary college, an older student took him to a Japanese restaurant and showed him what it was like to be a head chef there. He immediately became fascinated by the beautiful work that chefs of Japanese cuisine do. He began working in this area because he wanted to become a teacher of Japanese chefs.
長田 浩Hiro Osada
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Narikura
成蔵
- Asagaya/Koenji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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三谷 成藏Seizo Mitani
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The only one taste in the world developed by his own sense and skill.
He was born in 1970 in Hiroshima prefecture. Though he worked for a department store after graduating from university, he quit the job because he always desired to create something by himself, and his strong will brought him to [Enraku], a renowned restaurant in Shimbashi run by his uncle to learn the fundamentals of pork cutlet. After accumulating the experience for deep-fried skewers and kappo cuisine (Japanese style cooking) in the 11-year training, he opened [Narikura] in 2010 in Takadanobaba. Based on the pork cutlet of [Enraku], he has been modified the recipe little by little to reach [what he wants to eat].Upon closing the restaurant in March, 2019, he succeeded the restaurant to his apprentice having the same restaurant name but written in Hiragana. Same year in July, he reopened the restaurant in Minami-Asagaya and the renowned restaurant is always full of people.
三谷 成藏Seizo Mitani
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PIZZERIA GTALIA DA FILLIPO
ピッツェリア ジターリア ダ フィリッポ
- Nerima, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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牧野 真Shin Makino
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Mr. Makino organizes the store as the head manager after transitioning from a different industry.
He was born in 1978 in Tokyo. Originally, he worked in the motorcycle industry, but when emission regulations came into effect, he decided to pursue a different path. He entered the Tsuji College of Culinary Arts in Osaka to pursue a career in the food and beverage industry, which he had always been interested in, after which he jumped into the world of culinary arts at the age of 26. After working at [Ristorante La Bisboccia] in Hiroo and [Bancasa] in Ebisu, he started working at [Pizzeria Gtalia da Filippo] in 2015. His job now is to manage the store.
牧野 真Shin Makino
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WAGYU YAKINIKU beef by KOH Hiroo Main Branch
WAGYU YAKINIKU beef by KOH 広尾本店
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Hamburger Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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KOHKOH
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With an experience in a Michelin-listed restaurant, Mr. KOH continues to express New York culture.
He was born in 1977 in Tokyo. Though he worked in the construction industry for years, he changed jobs when he was invited to assist at a newly opened Japanese BBQ restaurant. He wanted to put his all into studying to be the best in the industry, so in 2011 he went to New York by himself. Soon after coming to the United States, he worked at a Japanese BBQ restaurant on Michelin. He studied hard there for 5 years and even became a sous chef. In 2017, after returning to Japan, he opened the beef by KOH, a Japanese BBQ restaurant that offers a taste of New York culture.
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