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Mond Nihonbashi
主水 日本橋店
- Mitsukoshimae, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Local Japanese Cuisine
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森山 彰文MORIYAMA AKIFUMI
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Offering local cuisine made using naturally abundant Shimane ingredients
Born August 16th in Shimane Prefecture. After graduating from high school, he attended culinary school. Upon graduation he went to work for Creative Group Inc., a company that runs a number of prominent restaurants. In 2012 his first assignment was determined to be Mond Nihonbashi, so he traveled to Tokyo. Now he treats Tokyo's Nihonbashi to the nostalgic Shimane flavors of his youth.
森山 彰文MORIYAMA AKIFUMI
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Asakusa Unagi Sansho
浅草 うなぎ さんしょ
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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浅賀 博厚ASAGA HIROATSU
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Eels, the pride of the proprietor who has continued to handle them since Sansho opened in Asakusa some 30 years ago
After training at an unagi (eel) wholesaler, he opened the unagi specialty restaurant Sansho in 1985. He refuses to compromise on taste and freshness, only procuring enough fresh unagi for the day. In addition to his infallible skills and judgement, he has been winning over customers with his warm and sociable hospitality.
浅賀 博厚ASAGA HIROATSU
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Katsu Shimokitazawa
克ッ 下北沢
- Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Umeshu (plum wine)
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金澤 和輝KANAZAWA KAZUTERU
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A pure and simple Izakaya! Nothing pleases us more than making our customers happy.
Since graduating from university, I've spent all my time working in various izakaya Japanese bars. This one's my tenth! Unlike other jobs, I love how you can see the customers' genuine reactions. I try my best everyday to prepare whatever dish the customer wants, even if it's not on the menu.
金澤 和輝KANAZAWA KAZUTERU
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Nihonbashi Maeda
日本橋 まえ田
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot)
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前田 真裕MAEDA MASAHIRO
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Embarked on a culinary career path in order to introduce the deliciousness and intricacies of our dishes to as many people as possible.
Born on July 20, 1979, in Nagasaki Prefecture. His love of food and desire to make people happy by serving delicious food led him onto the path to becoming a chef. He trained and gained experience as a chef while working at a high-end Japanese cuisine restaurant in Ginza. He opened up "Nihonbashi Maeda" on his own 14 years later. With a talent for creating unique Japanese dishes using seasonal ingredients, he serves great tasting food enjoyed by all his customers, young and old.
前田 真裕MAEDA MASAHIRO
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Onzoshi Matsurokuya
御曹司 松六家
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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藤野 真太郎FUJINO SHINTARO
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A restaurateur who continually seeks to provide a customer-tailored experience.
Born in Tokyo in 1970, he embraced the dream becoming a chef and opening a restaurant with his father. Upon graduation from a culinary school, he honed his skills at hotels and Japanese restaurants in Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa. He became head chef at Onzoshi Matsurokuya in June of 2012. He strives daily to offer true hospitality by utilizing best-quality ingredients to make food that keeps you coming back for more.
藤野 真太郎FUJINO SHINTARO
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Apicius
レストランアピシウス
- Hibiya/Yurakucho, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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岩元 学IWAMOTO MANABU
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A master craftsman of French cuisine inheriting the Grande Maison tradition
He was born in Tokyo in 1959. He was influenced by a senior in his high school field hockey club who decided to go down the path of becoming a chef, so eventually he too went to culinary school. After graduation, he worked for four years at the prestigious French restaurant called "Piaget," where he built a strong culinary foundation. In 1983, he entered Apicius, and diligently studied under the wings of Chef Tokuo Takahashi, one of the most esteemed French chefs in Japan. In 1997, he became a sous chef, and then eventually moved on to his present position as head chef in 2008.
岩元 学IWAMOTO MANABU
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Torigen Kamata
とり元 蒲田店
- Kamata, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Shochu
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原山HARAYAMA
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Particular about charcoal, a chef who pays attention to the details when grilling.
He expertly prepares the ‘Kirishima Chicken' of Miyasaki one by one by hand, and provides the skewers, even adding the finishing touches to the grilled dishes. At ‘Torigen, Kamata branch', he calls himself the ‘Char-grilling Craftsman.'
原山HARAYAMA
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Shitamachi Shokusai Daidokoro
下町食菜だいどころ
- Ryogoku/Kikugawa, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Cookshop / Local Sake
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尾崎 行治OZAKI YUKIHARU
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He had a mind to open his own, cozy place.
He was born January 31st, 1954, in Okayama Prefecture's Kurashiki City. After graduating from college, Ozaki found employment in the restaurant business. After focusing on take-out for eight years, he switched to eat-in cooking, studying in the capital city for four years before finally realizing his chef's dream of owning his own restaurant. After running Mamakari for 15 years, at the age of 34, he opened Shitamachi Shokusai Daidokoro. With a wide variety of creative Japanese cuisine and daily specials on offer, he welcomes diners with a cozy and comfortable atmosphere.
尾崎 行治OZAKI YUKIHARU
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FRICK
FRICK（フリック）
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine
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深田 景FUKADA KEI
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Trained under two master chefs
Born in 1978 in Tokyo. Enrolled in a culinary school and then set out to work in that field. He studied in Shibuya's "Bigorosso" and Daikanyama's "Canobiano" under Uetake Takamasa, and then at the age of 22 he went to Italy for about two and a half years. He improved his craft in many restaurants, including a 2 star Michelin location in Tuscany, the "Tendarossa." After returning to Japan, he trained under Sasajima Yasuhiro at Marunouchi's "Il Giottone," working as a chef from the opening. In 2008, he opened the mainly vegetarian "Frick." It is a restaurant that is very popular with regular customers.
深田 景FUKADA KEI
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Sumiyaki Hormone Ikedaya
炭焼ホルモン 池田屋
- Ayase, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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池田 歓弘IKEDA YOSHIHIRO
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He's moved by his customers complimenting on his food
Born in 1980, in Ibaraki prefecture, the owner feels happy when he sees his customers smile and compliment on his food. This happiness set him to pursue the career of cooking. Thinking of his customers, lead him to use healthy ingredients. Everyday he keeps challenging conventional cooking methods with a frontier spirit. The reason he's loved by his frequenters is because they feel his eager spirit.
池田 歓弘IKEDA YOSHIHIRO
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300B ONE
300B ONE
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / International/Fusion / Steak / Pizza
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亀山 大作KAMEYAMA DAISAKU
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His creative and original dishes were inspired by his experience with Japanese and Italian cuisine.
He was born in 1982 in Kyoto Prefecture. His family ran a home-cooking restaurant, so he's always had an interest in cuisine. He started with Japanese food, then switched to Italian when he left for Tokyo. He brings his unique creations to life using his mixed culinary backround.
亀山 大作KAMEYAMA DAISAKU
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Antiqua Trattoria Ciuri Ciuri
アンティカ・トラットリア シュリシュリ
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Mediterranean / Wine
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高橋 健太TAKAHASHI KENTA
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Experience of apprenticeship era in Bologna, Italy ensures chef's works.
He was born in Tokyo in 1975. After graduating from culinary school, he trined for 3 years at "Osteria" in Funabashi, before leaving for Italy. For the 7 years he spent in Italy, he wandered from northern Italy to southern Italy with Bologna as his base, and gained experiences from numerous restaurants, with the Michelin-starred restaurant "IL SOLE" at the center. After returning to Japan, he joined the Sicilian restaurant "Don Cicco" in Shibuya and worked for 6 years under chef Tsutomu Ishikawa. In March 2013, he opened "Trattoria Antica Ciuri Ciuri".
高橋 健太TAKAHASHI KENTA
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Arroceria Sal y Amor
アロセリア サル イ アモール
- Daikanyama, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Western Homemade Meal / Spanish / Wine
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宮崎 健太MIYAZAKI KENTA
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A fateful encounter during a five-year stay in Madrid…
He was born in Kochi prefecture in 1981. After graduating from culinary school, he started his career with a role in a Japanese restaurant. He decided to shift his focus after motivation from a special feature on Spain that he read in a magazine, and went to Spain when he was 22. He trained at various places such as Castile and Leon, and spent five years at the Arroceria "Mano a Mano" in Madrid. He returned to Japan when he was 29. In September 2012, he opened "Arroceria Sal y Amor" together with Mr. Victor Garcia, whom he met in Madrid, as a co-owner.
宮崎 健太MIYAZAKI KENTA
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Kisoji
木曽路
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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大木 哲也OKI TETSUYA
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Influenced by relatives who ran a sushi shop, he started his career in cooking.
He was born in Chiba Prefecture in 1964. Thanks to his relatives who ran a sushi shop, he has wanted to become a chef ever since he was a child. He started his training at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo when he was 15 and after that, he polished his skills at several other shops. In 1994, he opened up a new shop, "Kisoji", in Shinbashi in Minato Ward in Tokyo Prefecture and ever since then, has been serving only the freshest of ingredients and seasonal fish that are not only healthy, but let you enjoy the delicious flavors of each season.
大木 哲也OKI TETSUYA
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Vino Hirata
ヴィノ ヒラタ
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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仁保 州博NIHO KUNIHIRO
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Deeply impressed by the Italians' service and delicious food
Born in 1974 in Tottori, the chef decided to pursue this path while visiting Italy and being drawn to its delicious cuisine and friendly people. After graduating from a culinary school, he entered an Italian restaurant. In 1998, he joined "Vino Hirata" and became head chef in 2009. In May, 2010, he became an owner chef.
仁保 州博NIHO KUNIHIRO
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Aoyama Spain Bar El Vuelo
青山スペインバル エル ヴエロ
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Steak / Mediterranean
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大竹 功悦OTAKE KOETSU
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Wanting to work in a job where one dish can make someone smile
Born in 1984 in Chiba. He worked to become a chef thinking, "I want to make people smile with the food I cook." After working at Aux Bacchanales and Ginza Candle, he came to Aoyama Spain Bar El Vuelo.
大竹 功悦OTAKE KOETSU
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Sardegna Kateiryori Tharros
サルデーニャ家庭料理 タロス（Tharros）
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine / Others
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伊藤 孝司ITO KOJI
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A chef with a wealth of experience whose genius was recognised by Chef Baba
Koji Itou was born in Saitama prefecture in 1976. His part-time job at university led him into the world of cooking. In 2002, he went to Italy and honed his skills at the famous restaurants of Emilia-Romagna and Piedmont. He returned to Japan in 2005, and worked for 2 years at Taverna Messina in Jiyugaoka. After that, he worked for 4 years at an Italian restaurant in Hiroshima before coming to Tharros in 2012. In the spring of 2014, leadership of the kitchen was handed over to him by Chef Baba. Chef Itou hopes that just as before, he wants to make the unique food culture and atmosphere of Sardinia more widely known.
伊藤 孝司ITO KOJI
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Restaurant Mona Lisa Ebisu Branch
レストラン モナリザ 恵比寿店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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河野 透KAWANO TORU
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Our chef values the input of his guests and pursues fashionable, cuttingedge cuisine with the spirit of a true craftsman
Born September 25th, 1957 in Miyazaki Prefecture. After graduating from the Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, he studied at Seiyoken for five years before moving to France. He started at Japanese restaurants before working his way to the Michelin one-star (now three-star) restaurant Guy Savoy in Paris. He then honed his skills at the Swiss restaurant Girardet before returning to Japan. He served as head chef at Restaurant Hiramatsu and chateau restaurant Joel Robuchon for three years before striking out on his own. In 1997 he opened Restaurant Monna Lisa Ebisu.
河野 透KAWANO TORU
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Fermintxo
フェルミンチョ
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / European / Wine / Spanish
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作元 慎哉SAKUMOTO SHINYA
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Breathing new life into traditional Spanish cuisine
He was born in Ishikawa prefecture in 1982. He says that he focused on Spanish cuisine in culinary school because the Latino atmosphere matched his character well. After his graduation, he worked for three years at a hotel in Kanazawa before going to Spain to learn about the flavors in the country itself. In Spain, he trained at famous Michelin-starred restaurants such as "Restaurante Alameda", "Fonda Sala", and "Restaurante Neiche", and he opened "Fermintxo" in Nishi-Azabu after returning to Japan. He continues to present the techniques he learned at those famous restaurants, together with his novel ideas that never adhere to a fixed framework, on a plate.
作元 慎哉SAKUMOTO SHINYA
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El Pulpo
El Pulpo
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish / Wine
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坂田 慎吾SAKATA SHINGO
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Going forward along his dream culinary path in a truly lively bar, coupled with fresh fish
He was born in Kumamoto prefecture in 1982. He loved cooking since he was young, and has had experience working as a part-timer at a small local restaurant in high school and an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) in college. After that, he went down the path of an office worker for a time without forgetting his culinary dream, and went to Tokyo when he was 24. He found employment at companies operating French and Italian restaurants in Yokohama, and studied diligently for about six years at two restaurants. He entered "El Pulpo" in 2011. Although this is his first time at a Spanish bar, his eyes have been opened to the joy that running a bar provides as well. As the chef now, he handles delicious, fresh fish daily.
坂田 慎吾SAKATA SHINGO
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