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Toriyaki Hajime
とり焼 一
- Suidobashi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl)
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上山 和巳Kazumi Kamiyama
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Mr. Kamiyama is a chef who serves skewers individually with care for customers.
He was born in Saitama. With an interest in the restaurant business and having been exposed to the depth and enjoyment of the industry through part-time work, he began his career as a chef. He decided to pursue a career as a skewer chef and has been honing his culinary skills, intending to become an authentic chef. Currently, he is a chef at Toriyaki Hajime. Using carefully selected ingredients, he cooks them in a way that brings out the best of each part. Once you taste the hot yakitori, you will be impressed by the spread of deliciousness. He continues to provide customers with pleasant experiences.
上山 和巳Kazumi Kamiyama
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TRATT.USHIGORO Shimbashi Branch
TRATT.USHIGORO 新橋店
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine
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佐藤 健Takeshi Sato
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Mr. Sato has worked in a Western-style hotel restaurant in Tokyo and a French restaurant before coming to his current position.
When he was 19, he started his career at a hotel in Yokohama. After that, he gained a lot of experience with Western cuisine at a hotel in Tokyo and a French restaurant. In 2015, he joined Sangue company, which continues to lead the Japanese BBQ industry. Now he is involved in product development for the TRATT.USHIGORO line of restaurants.
佐藤 健Takeshi Sato
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NoMad Grill Lounge
NoMad Grill Lounge
- Nagatacho, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Italian / Wine
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河野 大介Daisuke Kono
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Mr. Daisuke Kono naturally became a chef by his mother's influence. He wants to express Japan's beauty through his cuisine.
He was born in 1982 in Tokyo. He naturally decided to become a chef by the influence of his mother who operates a restaurant. He trained at a traditional Japanese (kaiseki) restaurant in Kudanshita, Tokyo for 8 years, then a French restaurant with the stars for 7 years. After being involved in Japanese and French cuisines, he found his passion for spreading the goodness of Japan through cuisine. He became the master chef at [NoMad Grill Lounge], as he sympathized with its concept to offer Japanese cuisine created with Japanese methods, with Japanese seasonal ingredients along with the seasons. Currently, he seeks Japanese savory tastes by fusing different techniques from various countries.
河野 大介Daisuke Kono
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Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro
鳥よし 中目黒店
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Sake
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山口 晶Akira Yamaguchi
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The key to keep offering tasty yakitori is generous careful preparation
Mr. Akira Yamaguchi was born in 1972 in Kyoto prefecture. He changed his job from an office worker to a chef. After working at a Japanese restaurant and another yakitori (chicken skewer) restaurant, he joined [Toriyoshi]. Based on his belief that [techniques are required because it's simple], he improved his techniques such as the eyes for selecting ingredients, preparing and grilling. Currently he is in charge of the kitchen of [Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro]. The style of [Toriyoshi] is that the staff prepares everything to serve [Date-dori Chicken], from cutting to skewering them. He sincerely faces [Date-dori Chicken] to grill the ultimate skewers while bringing out its savory taste.
山口 晶Akira Yamaguchi
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Yakiniku USHIGORO Shinjuku 3-chome branch
焼肉うしごろ 新宿三丁目店
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi, the executive chef, keeps creating better dishes to offer ultimate moments to the guests.
Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi was born in 1987 in Niigata prefecture. He started his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in a famous hotel in Tokyo, then entered a Japanese BBQ restaurant in Tokyo, where he became obsessed with Japan's proud wagyu (Japanese beef) and decided to pursue it. In 2016, he entered Sangue, Inc., one of the leading companies in the Japanese BBQ industry, because he deeply sympathized with its philosophy and management policy. Currently, he works as the executive chef of USHIGORO S. while developing products for Yakiniku USHIGORO.
鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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USHIGORO Bambina Ginza Branch
うしごろバンビーナ 銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine
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佐藤 健Takeshi Sato
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Mr. Sato has worked in a Western-style hotel restaurant in Tokyo and a French restaurant before coming to his current position.
When he was 19, he started his career at a hotel in Yokohama. After that, he gained a lot of experience with Western cuisine at a hotel in Tokyo and a French restaurant. In 2015, he joined Sangue company, which continues to lead the Japanese BBQ industry. Now he is involved in product development for the USHIGORO Bambina line of restaurants.
佐藤 健Takeshi Sato
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Japanese Cuisine Yamazaki
日本料理 山崎
- Kyobashi, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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山崎 浩治Koji Yamazaki
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He went independent after working at a renowned restaurant in the Kansai district. His restaurant is the only restaurant in Toyama with the three stars.
He was born in 1966 in Toyama prefecture. After graduating from junior high school, he trained for about 5 years at a kaiseki (traditional Japanese cuisine course) restaurant in Toyama, then accumulated further experiences in Tokyo and Osaka, including the renowned restaurant [Japanese Cuisine Kagaman]. He moved to Kanazawa when he got married, but went back to Osaka and worked at [Kagaman] again for 6 years. Then he went back to his hometown Toyama and opened the current [Japanese Cuisine Yamazaki] at the age of 30. In 2016, his restaurant became the only restaurant in Toyama and Ishikawa to have obtained the three stars.
山崎 浩治Koji Yamazaki
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Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro Branch
鳥よし 中目黒分店
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Wine
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猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata
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Experience in Paris became the turning point. A head chef mastered all about [Yakitori] but still continues quest.
Mr. Yoshito Inomata was born in 1950 in Nagasaki prefecture. After training at various yakitori (chicken skewer) restaurants in Tokyo, including a renowned one in Roppongi, he went to France at the age of 20, and accumulated experience at a yakitori restaurant in Paris. From the age of 33, he actively worked while going back and forth between Japan and France. After returning to Japan, he opened [Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro] in 1992. [Toriyoshi Ginza branch], which opened in 2004, has become one of [the three main yakitori restaurants in Tokyo]. In 2018, he opened [Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro Branch]. Currently he operates 7 branches in Tokyo, including different business-style restaurants.
猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata
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Kato Beef GINZA
加藤牛肉店 GINZA
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Steak / Wine
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加藤 敦KATO ATSUSHI
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His Pursuit for Ultimate Beef Led Him to Yamagata Beef
He is the third generation owner of Kato Beef, located in Yokohama. Before he joined his family business, he attended a culinary school after high school. He frequented a meat market in Shibaura, Tokyo to learn everything about beef. His study of branded beef from various places led him to Yamagata beef.
加藤 敦KATO ATSUSHI
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Yakiniku & Sake USHIGORO Kan Ebisu Main Branch
焼肉と和酒 うしごろ 貫 恵比寿本店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Sake
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中西 信二Shinji Nakanishi
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Started a career as a chef working in Japanese restaurants.
Mr. Nakanishi started his career as a chef in his early 20s in a Japanese restaurant. In 2014, he entered Sangue, a company that continues to lead the Japanese BBQ industry, feeling the appeal of their cuisine and concepts that change established ideas in the industry. After working as a head chef, he took on the role of kitchen supervisor and has continued working in that position to this day.
中西 信二Shinji Nakanishi
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Ehime / Uwajima Ryori Kadoya Toranomon
愛媛・宇和島料理 かどや 虎ノ門
- Toranomon, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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末永 悦巳Etsumi Suenaga
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To stay busy and to contribute something of worth - the job of chef is a sacred task
Born in Ehime Prefecture in 1970, Chef Suenaga always loved cooking, but still pictured himself working as an office woker. However, he did not give up on his dream of being a cook, and took a job working at a Western style restaurant. From there, he aimed to steadily improve and rise as a cook. Eventually, the manager of Kadoya Kasumitei generously put him in charge of the kitchen at Kadoya Toranomon. Since the restaurant opened in October 2015, he has kept busy there every day working as head chef.
末永 悦巳Etsumi Suenaga
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Yakiniku USHIGORO Omotesando branch
焼肉うしごろ 表参道店
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi, the executive chef, keeps creating better dishes to offer ultimate moments to the guests.
Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi was born in 1987 in Niigata prefecture. He started his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in a famous hotel in Tokyo, then entered a Japanese BBQ restaurant in Tokyo, where he became obsessed with Japan's proud wagyu (Japanese beef) and decided to pursue it. In 2016, he entered Sangue, Inc., one of the leading companies in the Japanese BBQ industry, because he deeply sympathized with its philosophy and management policy. Currently, he works as the executive chef of USHIGORO S. while developing products for Yakiniku USHIGORO.
鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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Torishige
鳥茂
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Wine / General
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酒巻 祐史SAKAMAKI YUJI
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Whilst looking at the figures of his grandfather and father cooking, he joined the long line of people making grilled offal dishes.
He is the third generation owner of the grilled cuisine restaurant ‘Toshige', made in 1950. He entered this world at the age of 23 and afterwards, joined the line of ‘Torishige' owners and decided on developing the art of grilling offal. His teachers were his grandfather, from the first generation and his father, from the second. Due to his father's sudden and early passing, he became the restaurant owner at a young age.
酒巻 祐史SAKAMAKI YUJI
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Sanukiya
さぬきや
- Asagaya/Koenji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Udon (noodles) / Sake
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近藤 康浩Yasuhiro Kondo
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He spares no effort and devotes everything he has to food, sake (rice wine), and udon!
He took over a restaurant that was set up in the Koenji district of Tokyo in 1964. He demonstrates his skill with his seasonal kaiseki (Japanese multi-course meal) and udon creations with novel flavors. His ability to find the perfect sake (rice wine) to suit each dish is also impressive. He has many fans, ranging from politicians to celebrities in the entertainment industry.
近藤 康浩Yasuhiro Kondo
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Azabujuban Shimoi
麻布十番 しも井
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Basashi (horse meat sashimi) / General
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直井 三千輝Michiteru Naoi
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His passion for cooking led Mr. Naoi to this career.
He was born in 1972 in Tokyo. With his parents running a restaurant, he discovered the joy of cooking. While experiencing a variety of cuisines, he found the depth of Japanese cuisine interesting. Started working at Shimoi before it moved to its present location. He is currently spending his busy days as an executive chef.
直井 三千輝Michiteru Naoi
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Asakusa Umaimon Azuma
浅草うまいもん あづま
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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染谷大樹Daiki Someya
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Feel the depth of Asakusa's generosity and warm spirit.
Mr. Daiki Someya was born in 1990 in Asakusa. He grew up watching his parents run their restaurant Asakusa Umaimon Azuma. After graduating from university, he worked in a hotel's food and beverage section in Tokyo for three years to accumulate experience, then started working for his parent's restaurant. Currently, he is working hard at the restaurant's front line while learning cooking skills from his father and other skillful chefs who have supported the restaurant.
染谷大樹Daiki Someya
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Ubuka
うぶか
- Yotsuya, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Crab
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加藤 邦彦KATO KUNIHIKO
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A love for large shellfish, leading him into the culinary world
He was born in Miyagi prefecture in 1977. He started his career as a chef by entering "Kani Doraku" for the simple reason that he loved prawns and crabs. After that, he trained at a ryotei (traditional, luxurious Japanese restaurant) in Kyoto for three and a half years in order to learn the basics of Japanese cuisine, and polished his skills for three years at a Japanese restaurant handling natural prawns in New Zealand. After returning to Japan, he spent two and a half years at the Chinese restaurant "Renge" in Shinjuku. "Ubuka" was opened in 2012. While he sticks to the basics of Japanese cuisine, he brings out the charm of shellfish, sometimes using bold culinary techniques.
加藤 邦彦KATO KUNIHIKO
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Bankoden Akihabara UDX shop
盤古殿 秋葉原UDX店
- Akihabara, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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テンTen
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Chef who wants many people to enjoy authentic flavors.
Chef Ten creates superior Chinese cuisine at this restaurant by utilizing techniques he learned through his training in China. He is particular about each ingredient, and selects high-quality ingredients from all over the world. Puts all his effort into his food every day, in order to have his customers spend unforgettable moments by enjoying true deliciousness.
テンTen
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SHIROSAKA - Sumibi Kappo
炭火割烹 白坂
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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井伊 秀樹Hideki Ii
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He attracts the world with his sophisticated cuisine respecting the spirit of the Japanese.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. He trained at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo and obtained cooking and sommelier licenses. With the encounter with Mr. Tetsuya Wakuda as a turning point, he went to Australia to work at [Tetsuya's], a worldwide renowned restaurant in Sydney. He became the first Japanese sous chef there. He also went to the U.S. to work as a chef exclusively for the residence of UN ambassador in N.Y., then returned to Japan. He opened [SHIROSAKA - Sumibi Kappo] in November 2014.
井伊 秀樹Hideki Ii
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Sushi Fukuzuka
すし ふくづか
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Wine
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福塚 寛希Hironobu Fukuzuka
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Grown up surrounded by the blessings from the ocean and warm people, he became a chef who offers happiness through [food].
He was born in 1981 in Yamagata prefecture. He grew up watching his grandparents and parents working in the restaurant and service industries in his hometown with many ryokan (Japanese-style hotels). He was also actively helping them in the restaurant field, and naturally decided to be [a chef]. He went to Tokyo to get training at high-end sushi restaurants in Tokyo, including Roppongi, for approximately 20 years. In March 2018, he opened [Sushi Fukuzuka] where he is currently offering sushi with high-quality [tuna] and savory alcohol, with Mr. Fujimori, who is a sommelier.
福塚 寛希Hironobu Fukuzuka
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