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Meigara Tonkatsu Fukuro
銘柄とんかつ梟
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet),Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Curry / Beer
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青木 俊介Shunsuke Aoki
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Mr. Aoki spares no effort to show his strength in the place he desires.
After starting his career as a Japanese cuisine chef, he was eager to work at Meigara Tonkatsu Fukuro. However, he received advice from the owner that "you should first gain experience in multiple restaurants." Following that word, he started training at various tonkatsu specialty restaurants. While pursuing a finely honed technique, he has improved his unique sensibility. And now, he shows his skills at the restaurant.
青木 俊介Shunsuke Aoki
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Fukunoi Ichinomatsu
福の井 一乃松
- Fukui Station, Fukui
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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坂 勇哉Yuya Saka
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Serves seasonal Japanese cuisine and pays particular attention to the presentation and tableware
Born in 1980 in Fukui Prefecture. Upon graduating from the Tsuji Culinary Institute in Abeno, Osaka, he trained at a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto. Later, he joined [Fukunoi Ichinomatsu] in Fukui, and now leads the team as its head chef. Renowned for seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients in accordance to the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine. These foods are presented beautifully on exquisite plates. The chef visits a variety of restaurants himself and is constantly honing his skills. Making Japanese food makes him "glad he was born Japanese."
坂 勇哉Yuya Saka
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TEPPANYAKI 10 FUKUOKA
TEPPANYAKI 10 FUKUOKA
- Daimyo, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Cake / Wine
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菊地 大二郎Daijiro Kikuchi
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Mr. Kikuchi is a teppanyaki master who puts excitement and passion on a plate and brings a smile to people's faces.
He was born in 1991 in Saitama. Since childhood, he has admired chefs who have appeared in the media and cultivated a passion for food. He was particularly captivated by Teppanyaki's unique presentation, which led him to pursue a career in the cooking industry. In 2023, he was appointed the company's general chef for the Kyushu area and the chef at TEPPANYAKI 10 FUKUOKA. He has also appeared in various media to convey the charm of Teppanyaki. With the motto of "smile for thriving business," he brings joy and surprise to many people.
菊地 大二郎Daijiro Kikuchi
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ESqUISSE
ESqUISSE
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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リオネル・ベカLionel Beccat
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Came to Japan by order of his master, then to [ESqUISSE] after accumulating excellent careers.
He was born in 1976 in Corsica, France. He decided to be a chef after the age of 20 and started working at [Le Centrale], a brasserie of Michel Troisgros. After having training at other restaurants with stars, he became the second chef of [Maison Troisgros] at the age of 26. When [Cuisine [s] Michel Troigros] was opened in 2006, he was assigned by Mr. Michel Troigros to go to Japan as the chef. After working as the executive chef for 5 and half years, he moved to [ESqUISSE] in 2012.
リオネル・ベカLionel Beccat
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Robatayaki Isshin Moriguchi Branch
炉端焼き一新 守口店
- Moriguchi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Sake
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天羽 智哉Tomoya Amou
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Providing "the joy of food" that spreads a chain of smiles.
After gaining knowledge of foods by working in school meal services, Mr. Amou entered the restaurant industry. He shows his skills as a manager at Robatayaki Isshin Moriguchi Branch, which opened in November 2022. He carefully selects seasonal ingredients to provide guests with the "joy of food" through robatayaki, which allows them to offer the natural flavor of ingredients.
天羽 智哉Tomoya Amou
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Ca sento
Ca sento
- Motomachi, Hyogo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish / European
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福本 伸也Shinya Fukumoto
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An athletic-oriented chef, not sport-oriented nor too stoic.
He was born in 1978 in Kobe. Since he was 15 years old, he has kept improving his skills as a chef. He went to Europe in 1998 and trained for 8 years in Italy and Spain. At the age of 26, he worked as a chef at [Ca sento], a renowned restaurant in Balencia, Spain that has the same name as his current restaurant. During this period, he has found his current policy that a chef shouldn' t be an egoistic artist, but has to be a part of a team. After coming back to Japan, he opened his own restaurant in 2008.
福本 伸也Shinya Fukumoto
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Kagoshima Karen Ginza Branch
鹿児島華蓮銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Steak / Shochu
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下山 昭男Akio Shimoyama
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Mr. Akio Shimoyama loves cooking since he was young, and chose a job that could make people happy.
Mr. Shimoyama was born in 1965 in Aomori. As a child, he was captivated by French cuisine when he saw the television drama series "The Emperor's Cook," which led to him aiming to become a chef when he was 18. He trained at a specialty restaurant in Tokyo, then went to France when he was 28, where he learned authentic flavors. After returning to Japan, he worked as a chef in Ginza, the most exciting area in the country. At one point, he became truly impressed by Kagoshima's black beef and black pork when he visited that area to study tea. It led him to work at the Ginza branch of Kagoshima Karen since July 2023.
下山 昭男Akio Shimoyama
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Koromo Sushi
築地 挙母鮨
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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星野 秀幸Hideyuki Hoshino
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Please, casually enjoy sushi in Tsukiji, where seasonal flavors from around the country gather.
Born in 1978 in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. He is now a manager of this restaurant. He grew interested in the food service industry thanks to his experience working part-time at a high-end sushi restaurant. Upon graduating, he entered the sushi world and honed his skills at sushi restaurants across Japan, including ones in Toyota City and Tsukiji, Tokyo. During that time, he met this restaurant's owner, who had a great love for Tsukiji, and decided to open a restaurant in Tsukiji - the place where seasonal fish from around the country gather. They opened up this restaurant in 2018 under the name "Koromo," which is the old name of Toyota City, where both he and the owner are from. He is committed to serving up the true flavor and spirit of authentic Edo-style sushi.
星野 秀幸Hideyuki Hoshino
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Tarikino Kappou
他力野割烹
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Wine / Sake
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他力野 慶太Keita Tarikino
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Challenging the Shuhari (follow the rules, break the rules, transcend the rules) of Japanese cuisine, Mr. Tarikino fascinates guests with various "freshly prepared" dishes that embrace the seasons.
He was born in 1974 in Nagasaki. Attracted by the way a chef finishes skewers behind the counter at a yakitori restaurant in his hometown, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at kappou and Japanese restaurants in Nagasaki City, he studied at a Japanese restaurant in Yokohama City. Then, he got to work with the Ukai Group and became the head chef at kappou ukai in Ginza Roppongi. As the culmination of his efforts, he founded his current restaurant in July 2022 and became independent. Serving dishes at the counter, which is his starting point, he serves " freshly prepared" dishes with creative and unique arrangements.
他力野 慶太Keita Tarikino
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Sankiro Saryo KAITO
三宜楼茶寮KAITO
- Moji, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish)
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田中 俊彦Toshihiko Tanaka
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Inheriting his father's passion, Mr. Tanaka has continued to hone his skills as the same chef.
He was born in 1975 in Fukuoka. He entered the culinary world at a restaurant where his father, who was a chef, took him. Starting his training at the age of 15, he devoted himself to the study of Japanese cuisine. After honing his skills at various famous restaurants, mainly in Fukuoka, he joined his current company. He continues to create beautiful and delicious dishes at restaurants such as Kaisendokoro Sushi KAITO Mojiko Main Branch and Sankiro Saryo KAITO, making full use of the skills he has cultivated and his keen eye for discerning ingredients.
田中 俊彦Toshihiko Tanaka
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Kanzenkoshitsu × Shun no syokuzai Nanchi Tempura Teppan NANIWA
完全個室×旬の素材 南地 天ぷら鉄板 菜庭 －NANIWA－
- Namba, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Japanese Beef Steak
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堀之内 一弘Kazuhiro Horinouchi
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Mr. Horinouchi is an artisan chef who fascinates many people with his beautiful dishes that tell the story of the ingredients.
He was born in 1966 in Osaka. At the age of 18, he started his career as a chef. He has continued honing his Japanese cuisine skills by studying at various famous restaurants in Osaka Prefecture. Since March 2024, as head chef at NANIWA, he has been serving dishes that bring out the full potential of the ingredients. He pays close attention not only to the taste but also to the appearance of his dishes, attracting many people with his seasonal presentation. He is a passionate chef who always brings enthusiasm and curiosity to his cooking.
堀之内 一弘Kazuhiro Horinouchi
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Unagi Jinta
うなぎじん田
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel)
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甚田 國晴Kuniharu Jinta
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Keeps the traditional taste of the old-established unagi (eel) restaurant passed down from grandfather and father.
He was born in 1972 in Osaka. Though his grandfather wanted him to succeed the old-established restaurant [Daimi] that was founded in 1912, he rebelled against it and went to the US to enter a university. In the US, though, he realized the wonderful parts of Japan and his family business and decided to succeed the restaurant. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed down due to financial difficulties, so he restarted from wholesaling eels in a small space at a fish shop. This business went well and was able to expand to have its own eel shop. In 2016, he finally opened [Unagi Jinta] on the second floor of the eel shop. He is currently keeping the traditional taste of his family based on the recipe of his grandfather and father.
甚田 國晴Kuniharu Jinta
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Tenma Sakaba Sushikin
天満酒場 すし金
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Oden
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.
竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Sushi Nagayoshi
鮨 永吉
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi
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永吉 昭夫Akio Nagayoshi
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Mr. Nagayoshi polished his skills at a long-standing restaurant headquartered in Tsukiji and adheres to Edo-mae techniques and essence.
Mr. Nagayoshi was born in 1967 and is a native of Osaka. Longing to be a sushi artisan since he was a boy, he trained at a long-standing restaurant with its main ranch in Tokyo Tsukiji outdoor market after graduating high school. He started by learning at a Umeda restaurant, and his 26 years of experience expanded all over Japan, from Tokyo to Nagoya, Osaka and Kyoto. After serving as store head in Osaka and Kyoto, he struck out on his own at age 45 and opened Sushi Nagayoshi. His carefully done work that values Edo-mae techniques and his informal style has gathered a lot of support for him.
永吉 昭夫Akio Nagayoshi
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Hakodate Asaichi Aji no Ichiban
函館朝市 味の一番
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Hokkaido Cuisine / Donburi (rice bowl) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen)
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日下 隆二Ryuji Kusaka
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As his parents originally ran a ramen shop in Chitose, Hokkaido...
The thing that prompted his interest in cooking was the fact that his parents ran a ramen shop in Chitose, Hokkaido and the fact that he could closely observe them from a young age. After graduating from high school, he went on to culinary school, after which he opened [Aji no Ichiban,] a restaurant that is now popular with both tourists and the working people Asaichi!
日下 隆二Ryuji Kusaka
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Ipponyari
一本槍
- Fushimi/Daigo, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish)
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山中 宏明Hiroaki Yamanaka
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Mr. Yamanaka is the 2nd generation of the family to maintain the same taste and dedication inherited from his father.
He was born in 1969 in Kyoto. His family initially ran a sushi restaurant but changed it to a fugu restaurant. His love of cooking and the fact that he had a vague longing to become a chef after watching his father's back led him to pursue a career in the culinary arts. He trained at kappo restaurants in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, and Tochigi. As the restaurants served fugu depending on the season, he honed his skills in handling the fish. Currently, he is the 2nd generation chef at Ipponyari.
山中 宏明Hiroaki Yamanaka
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Yakiniku Sutaminayama
焼肉スタミナ山
- Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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末吉 勇大郎Yutaro Sueyoshi
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With the motto "Challenge is the future!" Mr. Sueyoshi keeps moving forward.
He was born in 1993 in Kyoto. He grew up in an environment where he was exposed to the food and beverage service industry from a young age. While studying abroad in Vancouver at 18, he worked part-time at a restaurant and developed a deep interest in the service industry. After coming back to Japan, he joined a company in the food and beverage industry. He was given the responsibility of managing multiple stores in this rapidly expanding company. Through this experience, he understood the vast possibilities of the industry. After that, he worked as the opening manager of a membership-based yakitori restaurant, where he learned about the operation of a specialized business model. When he was 25, he set a goal to become independent by 30 and later opened Yakiniku Sutaminayama.
末吉 勇大郎Yutaro Sueyoshi
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Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Kiyamachi Main Branch
京都スタンドきよきよ木屋町本店
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sawa (cocktail of spirits and soda) / Sake
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山本 由矢Yuya Yamamoto
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His efforts and fate have led Mr. Yamamoto to build a career as a chef.
Mr. Yamamoto was born in 1989 in Kyoto. An acquaintance invited him to enter the world of chefs. He worked in hotel operations for about two and a half years, learning the basics of customer service and hospitality. After that, he became increasingly attracted to cooking, and his desire to make delicious food with his hands grew stronger. Amid such a situation, he had an opportunity to join Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Kiyamachi Main Branch. Currently, he is developing his cooking knowledge further while improving his handling of ingredients and cooking techniques.
山本 由矢Yuya Yamamoto
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Yakiniku Muraki
焼肉むらき
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / General / Horumon (offal meat)
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佐久間 裕大Yuta Sakuma
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Bursting with passion for meat, Mr. Sakuma creates a supreme space to enjoy meat.
He was born in 1988 in Kanagawa. His love of meat led him from working in industrial waste disposal to the culinary world. He was determined to pursue what he loved. His passion for meat and a connection with the representative of his current restaurant led him to launch Yakiniku Muraki. He carefully prepares and serves his special meat in the restaurant. His attention to beautiful presentation also expresses his love and joy for meat. The restaurant is open until 5:00 a.m. and welcomes guests in an at-home atmosphere.
佐久間 裕大Yuta Sakuma
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LATURE
ラチュレ（LATURE）
- Shibuya East Exit/Miyamasuzaka, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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室田 拓人Takuto Murota
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Hunting, cultivating, and then producing dishes. Mr. Murota's French cuisine reflects Japan's four seasons and climate.
He was born in 1982 in Chiba. After honing his skills at the renowned French restaurant Tateru Yoshino, he served as head chef at deco in Shibuya. He also obtained a hunting license to deepen his expertise in game cuisine. In 2016, he became independent by opening LATURE. Since 2017, LATURE has maintained a Michelin one-star rating for eight consecutive years and has also been awarded the Michelin Green Star for its commitment to sustainable gastronomy. In 2020, he began cultivating vegetables on the restaurant's own farm, further enhancing the depth and authenticity of his cuisine. Through his dishes, he captivates both domestic and international guests with the richness of Japan's natural environment.
室田 拓人Takuto Murota
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