521 - 540 of 669 chefs
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Sushi Iwase
すし岩瀬
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi
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岩瀬 健治IWASE KENJI
The Chef's Recommendations -
Trained at "Sushi Sho" affiliated restaurants
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Having been an office worker first, he started out late at the age of 21. But fate allowed him to begin training at a restaurant affiliated with Sushi Sho. After working at Nishi-Azabu's Sushi Sho Masa, Aoyama's Sushi Ko (now in Omotesando), and Shinjuku's Takumi Tatsuhiro he went out on his own in September of 2012.
岩瀬 健治IWASE KENJI
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Ode
Ode
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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生井 祐介Yusuke Namai
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Taking an objective look at himself, Mr. Namai makes decisions on what he has to do now.
He was born in 1975 in Tokyo. At first, he wanted to enter the music field, but became fascinated with the cooking field while working at a French restaurant. In 2003, he entered [Restaurant J] which was in Omotesando in those days, then moved to Karuizawa with Chef Masahito Ueki in order to work at [Masaa's], where he learned about ingredients through experience. He succeeded this restaurant and changed the name into [Heureux], then worked there as an executive chef for 3 years. In 2012, he went back to Tokyo and took up the role of executive chef at [CHIC peut-être] in Hacchobori where he went on to earn one star. Then, he went in dependent in March 2017, and opened [Ode] in September of the same year.
生井 祐介Yusuke Namai
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Kanda Matsuya
神田まつや
- Kanda, Tokyo
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / General / Soba (noodles) / Sake
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小高 孝之ODAKA TAKAYUKI
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Four generations of soba chefs from his family have run this restaurant.
Born in 1965, in Tokyo. By the time he was a junior high school student he had already decided to become a soba chef, and after graduating from college he started training at Kanda Matsuya. Along with his father, the other senior members of staff taught him soba making techniques and how the shop was run. It would take ten years of work before he was able to do everything. As a soba chef, and a man inheriting the restaurant from the generations before him, he has the flexibility to ensure that the traditional taste and style of Kanda Matsuya is maintained, while also looking towards new things.
小高 孝之ODAKA TAKAYUKI
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Okonomiyaki Kiji Shinagawa
お好み焼 きじ 品川店
- Shinagawa, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Beer
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中川 恵理NAKAGAWA ERI
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After came back to Japan, he was impressed with the depth of "Okonomiyaki" that is specialty of his home town.
He was born in Neyagawa, Osaka in 1982. He decided to become a chef after he came back to Japan from a working holiday in New Zealand. His mentor at the place he used to work part-time suggested, "Why don't you open a restaurant in Tokyo?" and he joined the restaurant "Okonomiyaki Kiji Marunouchi" as he felt like having a look around Tokyo for a while. At the same restaurant, he was impressed how deep and interesting making okonomiyaki (Japanese-style pancake) was, as he always thought of it only "Osakan home cooking", and devoted himself to okonomiyaki. He become the restaurant manager of "Okonomiyaki Kiji Shinagawa" when it opened in 2010.
中川 恵理NAKAGAWA ERI
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HOSHINOYA Tokyo Dining
星のや東京 ダイニング
- Otemachi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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浜田 統之Noriyuki Hamada
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Chef Hamada spreads'Nippon Cuisine' using his French techniques with Japanese natural ingredients.
He was born in 1975 in Tottori Prefecture. He started learning his Italian cooking skills from the age of 18, then entered the world of French cuisine at the age of 24. In 2005, he was the youngest to ever win first place at the Bocuse d'Or International Gastronomic Competition in Japan. In 2007, he became the executive chef at [Hotel Bleston Court] in Karuizawa. In 2013, as the first Japanese chef ever at the finals, he won 3rd place at the Bocuse d'Or Internationl Gastronomic Competition in France. Since July 2016, he has been working as the executive chef at the current [HOSHINOYA Tokyo].
浜田 統之Noriyuki Hamada
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Nishiazabu Sushi Shin
西麻布 鮨 真
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi
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鈴木 真太郎SUZUKI SHINTARO
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I love sushi so much that I simply had to make it my career. I am constantly striving to improve my skills as a sushi chef.
Originally from Tokyo, he has been making sushi ever since he finished high school. After training at a sushi restaurant in Setagaya, he honed his skills and experience at two other restaurants. Then in 2003, he independently opened his own place, Sushi Shin. He moved to the current location 2 years ago.
鈴木 真太郎SUZUKI SHINTARO
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Japanese Restaurant Tagetsu
日本料理 太月
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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望月 英雄MOCHIZUKI HIDEO
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He chose a culinary career, which is the same as his father's, when he gave up his baseball career.
He was born in Hadano city, Kanagawa on November 11th, 1979. His father owned a local shabu-shabu (hot pot) and steak restaurant called "Tagetsu". He was extremely involved in playing baseball in his childhood, so he was not really planning to suceed his father, but he decided to go down the path of cooking upon experiencing pain in his elbows. After graduating from high school, he left for Tokyo and trained in Japanese cuisine at "Ryuun-an" and "Genyadana Hamadaya" in Shinjuku, as well as "Kappo Kisaku" in Azabu-Juban. In August 2013, he opened "Japanese Restaurant Tagetsu", taking the same name as the restaurant that his father had closed.
望月 英雄MOCHIZUKI HIDEO
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Sazenka
茶禅華
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese / General
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川田 智也Tomoya Kawada
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He would like to express the wealth of Japan using Chinese techniques
He was born in 1982 in Tochigi. Ever since he can remember, he liked Sichuan cuisine such as tantanmen, mapo tofu and bon bon chicken, and he wrote "I will become a professional chef" in the yearbook of his kindergarten. He started working part-time at [Azabu Choko] in 2000 and became a full-time staff in 2002. He polished his skills for 10 years there. Then he started working for [Nihonryori RyuGin] to learn techniques to make the most out of Japanese ingredients. He participated setting up the Taiwan branch [Shoun RyuGin] as well. After coming back to Japan, he opened [Sazenka] in February 2017 after a preparatory period.
川田 智也Tomoya Kawada
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Tempura Fukamachi
てんぷら深町
- Kyobashi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Tendon/Tenjyu (tempura bowl) / Sake
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深町 一真KAZUMA FUKAMACHI
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Our food is imbued with the seasons. Second generation tempura speciality restaurant.
He was born in Tokyo in 1978. Since he was small he grew up watching his father’s back who was a chef. It was natural for him to have the dream to be a chef. After graduating from culinary school in Shinjuku, he spent 4 years training in Miyuki Koshikishima, and then he entered [Tempura Fukamachi] when his father opened the restaurant. He tries to choose the seasonal vegetables to express each season. he is also in charge of preparing the pickled vegetables we receive from 'HILLTOP HOTEL'.
深町 一真KAZUMA FUKAMACHI
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Sushi Kanesaka
鮨かねさか
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi
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金坂 真次KANESAKA SHINJI
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We are energetic sushi craftsmen, always leading the race.
Born in Chiba prefecture, he single mindedly pursued baseball until graduating high school. After graduating culinary school, he began gaining experience at a local sushi restaurant. After gaining experience at well known stores in places like Ginza, he set up independently at age 28. Now, with 11 years of experience, he has expanded and even set up several branches overseas, and his restaurants have earned 2 stars in the Michelin Guide.
金坂 真次KANESAKA SHINJI
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Nishiazabu Kappo Takumi
西麻布 割烹 たくみ
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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木村 巧KIMURA TAKUMI
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A seasoned cook devoted to Japanese cuisine with a load of training.
After 10 years working on his craft at Osaka's renowned Kagairo, he would later move on to Hotel Hatsuhana and the Hyatt-Regency Tokyo, among others, working as head chef. Then, in 2011, he opened Nishiazabu Kappo Takumi, marking the culmination of his exploits thus far. He still runs the shop today.
木村 巧KIMURA TAKUMI
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Sushi Dai
寿司大
- Harumi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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漆原 訓URUSHIBARA SATOSHI
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Used to work at a Japanese restaurant. His honest and friendly characteristic is suitable for being a sushi chef.
He was born in Tokyo in 1972. After graduating from high school, he started his career as a Japanese chef at a Japanese restaurants in Kyoto. After working at three different Japanese restaurants in Kyoto in total, he also refined his skills at Hotel New Otani Osaka. When his father opened the sushi restaurant "Sushidai", it provided him with the motivation to become a sushi chef. After working at the lowest rungs of the restaurant for seven years, he now stands behind the counter as the restaurant manager. Managing a Tokyo-style sushi restaurant while creating a relaxed atmosphere with his uninhibited conversations with customers over the counter is his innate gift. Together with the taste of the food, this makes "Sushidai" an extremely popular restaurant.
漆原 訓URUSHIBARA SATOSHI
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Ginza Uchiyama
銀座 うち山
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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内山 英仁UCHIYAMA HIDEHITO
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Having been attracted to profound cooking techniques and the appeal of cooking, he took the path to becoming a chef
He was born in Kanagawa on December 19th, 1969. Following graduation from a cooking college, he devoted himself in training at a Japanese restaurant "Kissho Hibiya" for five years. After that, his hard work continued at a variety of Japanese restaurants. He studied under Chef Kenji Asami when "Ginza Asami" new opened to improve his skills even more. In 2002, he opened his own restaurant, "Ginza Uchiyama." He provides his own creative dishes based on Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes), and has consecutively received stars in the Michelin Guide since 2008.
内山 英仁UCHIYAMA HIDEHITO
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Sukiyaki Kappo Yoshizawa
すき焼 割烹 吉澤
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Beef Steak
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光森 博基MITSUMORI HIROKI
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Starting from his grandfather, he is a 3rd generation chef.
I was influenced by my father and grandfather, who were chefs, and I acquired a taste for fine food at a young age. This dyed-in-the-wool chef refined his skills and his taste at the luxurious restaurants in Akasaka, as well as private company clubs, turning his interest into a career.
光森 博基MITSUMORI HIROKI
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Tonkatsu Yachiyo
とんかつ八千代
- Toyosu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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石塚 英明ISHIZUKA HIDEAKI
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His lifework is maintaining and developing the restaurant's recipes that has been handed down for a long time.
He was born in Tokyo in 1944. His father ran a casual restaurant in Nihonbashi, and he set his sights on becoming a chef ever since he was little, as he says, "In the past, taking over the family business was a given, so I never thought about any other paths." At the age of 20, he firstly trained at a Japanese restaurant. After thoroughly learning the basics of Japanese cuisine and how to pick fresh fish from the market, he joined "Tonkatsu Yachiyo", where his father handled the kitchen. Until now, for nearly 50 years since that day, he has been wholeheartedly studying about how to fry the best ingredients into delicious dishes.
石塚 英明ISHIZUKA HIDEAKI
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Ginza Ishizuka
銀座 いしづか
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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石塚 規ISHIJIKA TADASHI
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Growing up watching his father and grandfather, who were both chefs, he naturally decided to enter the world of cooking.
Born March 23, 1976 in Tokyo, he grew up watching his father and grandfather, who were both chefs, and naturally became interested in cooking. Stepping without hesitation into the world of cuisine, he began his training at Kioicho's Fukudaya. He later deepened his knowledge at restaurants like Waketokuyama and Banrekiryukodo, making a heartfelt study of Japanese cuisine and was even reviewed in an international cooking magazine. In his 20th year as a chef, he opened [Ginza Ishizuka], where he can now be found.
石塚 規ISHIJIKA TADASHI
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Trattoria 522
TRATTORIA 522
- Yoyogi-Uehara, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine
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清水 真樹SHIMIZU MASAKI
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Wanting to become an artisan from a young age, he has taken his place in the world of cuisine
He pursued the world of cuisine because he loved eating as a child and had dreamed of being an artisan ever since he was young. He also gained a strong interest in cooking through his mother who was a very good cook. He opened his own restaurant in 2000 after training at Chinzanso and the restaurant Rezzo in Kyodo. He continues to provide fastidiously prepared cuisine with choice ingredients; yet, you can still visit Trattoria 522 as an everyday restaurant.
清水 真樹SHIMIZU MASAKI
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Hishinuma - Japanese cuisine
日本料理 菱沼
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle) / Wine / Fugu (blowfish)
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菱沼 孝之HISHINUMA TAKAYUKI
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30 years after opening his restaurant, he opens up the world of Japanese cuisine with his own unique sensibility
Born in Kawagoe, Saitama in 1956, he was charmed by the way Japanese cuisine reflects the seasons, which inspired him to pursue becoming a chef. After graduating from the Kagawa College of Culinary and Confectionary Arts, he trained at a number of Japanese restaurants in Tokyo, such as Tsurunoya in Ginza, and then went on to open Nihon ryori Hishinuma in Mita, Minato in 1985. Then in 2005, he moved to Roppongi, Minato. Over the course of 20 years, he has proposed new ways to pair wine as well as rice to suitable dishes, and continues to do so now. He has obtained stars for 8 consecutive years ever since the Michelin Guide to Tokyo was launched. Also, he is passionate about having a good diet, and is active in publishing books and delivering talks as well.
菱沼 孝之HISHINUMA TAKAYUKI
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Kenko Bishoku Hakata Mizutaki to Sumibi Yakitori Bijindori
健康美食 博多水炊きと炭火焼き鳥 美神鶏
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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小柳 賢一郎KOYANAGI KENICHIRO
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Enjoy dishes waterboiled to perfection, served by a head chef from Kyushu
He was born in 1968 in Nagasaki Prefecture. He was deeply moved by the exceptional food served to him at the Japanese-style restaurant of an acquaintance, which set him on the path to becoming a chef. He polished his skills at a number of restaurants all over Nagasaki and Tokyo, before working at Fried Giblet & Giblet Stew Specialists - Koganeya in 2006. After 10 years of experience, he opened a new store in the franchise, Kenko Bishoku Hakata Mizudaki to Sumibiyakitori Bijindori and is now the head chef.
小柳 賢一郎KOYANAGI KENICHIRO
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Dining Bar Hiro
ダイニングバー ひろ
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / French / Italian
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伊藤 広文ITO HIROBUMI
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Our belief is in seeking out the finest ingredients and creating the perfect recipe.
He was born in 1966, in Tokyo's Shinbashi district. His motive to start this career was "because I love to eat, and I want to eat delicious foods." After training in various restaurants in Tokyo, he opened Dining Bar Hiro in 2005. Most of all, he enjoys the customers' joy when he takes each day's delicious ingredients and prepares them in the way his guests desire. At this restaurant, we have taken many photographs of our specialities, expressing the sense of skill on each plate.
伊藤 広文ITO HIROBUMI