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Wolfgang's Steakhouse Osaka

ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス 大阪店

  • Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine

新堂 裕史Hiroshi Shindo

Mr. Shindo makes guests smile with its superb steaks, which pay particular attention to quality, aging, and grilling.

He was born in 1970 in Osaka. With a strong passion for food that makes people smile, he decided to pursue a cooking career to acquire expertise. After training at a yakitori restaurant for four years, he honed his Japanese kappo cooking skills under Mr. Hideki Takashima at the famous kappo restaurant Kigawa Takashima. Then, he worked at Century Court Marunouchi but returned to Osaka due to personal circumstances. In 2019, by fate, he was appointed the kitchen manager at Wolfgang, a position he holds to this day.

新堂 裕史Hiroshi Shindo

Ginza Fujita

銀座ふじた

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake

藤田 雅之Masayuki Fujita

Mr. Fujita, who is devoted to Japanese cuisine, fascinates guests with his exploration of flavors and seasonal Japanese dishes brought by his careful work.

He was born in 1975 in Fukui and owns Ginza Fujita. He grew up familiar with a wide variety of ingredients and cuisine at his father's restaurant and has been in the kitchen since childhood. At an early stage, he acquired cooking techniques that are completed with the five senses, such as sound and aroma and has continued his quest for the essence of deliciousness.  After running his restaurant in Fukui, he moved to Tokyo to study at a famous restaurant there. In April 2022, he opened his current restaurant in Ginza. Every day, with sincere efforts, he develops courses rich in seasonal flavors, showing the climax of his life as a chef.

藤田 雅之Masayuki Fujita

KYOTO STAR BAR

KYOTO STAR BAR

  • Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
  • Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail

松田 高雅Takamasa Matsuda

Realized that "eating delicious food" is crucial.

Mr. Matsuda was born in 1980 in Kyoto. After 10 years as a company employee, he was forced to retire due to illness, and he had time to think slowly about his future life. At that time, he realized that "Eating delicious food" was his highest priority, and he aspired to a cooking job with customer service. After working at a Western cuisine restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, and a ramen restaurant, he entered STAR BAR GINZA and started training. In March 2022, he was appointed manager of the Kyoto branch, KYOTO STAR BAR.

松田 高雅Takamasa Matsuda

tawara

tawara

  • Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
  • French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine

俵 徹也Tetsuya Tawara

The Chef's Recommendations

Based on his experiences and passion in Kyoto and France, Mr. Tawara creates a gentle fusion of Japanese and French cuisines.

He was born in 1974 in Ishikawa. Inspired by a love for making things, he started his career as a chef. After honing his skills in Japanese cuisine at a restaurant in Kanazawa for three years, he moved to France. He gained experience for a total of three years at renowned restaurants in Provence and Perigord. After returning to Japan, he worked at Gion Okumura, a Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)-style French restaurant in Kyoto, for four and a half years, where he further developed his skills in the fusion of Japanese and French cuisine. In 2012, he returned to his hometown, Kanazawa, and founded tawara. His creative and gentle cuisine, born from his experience in Kanazawa, France, and Kyoto, attracts food lovers inside and outside the prefecture.

俵 徹也Tetsuya Tawara

Kyoto Fusion Restaurant Les Confluents

京フュージョン レ コンフリュアン

  • Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
  • Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / General / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)

田村 和儀Tamura Kazuyoshi

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Tamura has been devoted to cooking and has accumulated diligent and steady training.

He was born in 1993 in Osaka. Because of his love for "eating," he aspired to become a chef. After graduating high school, he entered Ecole Tsuji Osaka and studied at the Master College of French and Italian Cuisine. After graduation, he worked for about 2 years at Restaurant Lille and about 7 years at Restaurant Difference, where he honed his skills as a chef. In 2021, he was selected as a chef at Les Confluences, where he continues demonstrating his skills.

田村 和儀Tamura Kazuyoshi

Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Shinbashi Branch

旭川成吉思汗 大黒屋 新橋店

  • Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
  • Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

佐藤 博紀Hiroki Sato

Mr. Sato offers dishes full of flavor and warmth that both adults and children can enjoy.

He was born in 1991 in Hokkaido. Motivated by the desire to provide food that both children and adults can enjoy through nutritional education, he decided to become a chef. He acquired a wide range of culinary skills through five years of training at a Chinese restaurant and six years of experience in group meal preparation. Now, at Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Shinbashi, he is applying his expertise and skills to serve dishes that will satisfy his guests.

佐藤 博紀Hiroki Sato

Kani Kani Jo

蟹かに城

  • Nipponbashi, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Crab / Fugu (blowfish)

陳 ?Yu Chen

Over 20 years of experience in Japanese cuisine! Mr. Chen wants to bring smiles to people through delicious food.

Fascinated by Japanese food, he came to Japan and has been engaged in Japanese cuisine for more than 20 years, honing his skills. He has long been devoted to crab and blowfish cuisine in particular and has mastered those fields. After obtaining permanent residency in 2011, he further pursued his Japanese culinary skills. Having had the opportunity to be involved in the launch of Kani Kani Jo from the initial planning stages, he was appointed head chef when it opened. Every day, he strives to bring smiles to many people's faces with his exquisite cuisine, which is made with a little extra care, as well as high-quality ingredients such as crab and blowfish.

陳 ?Yu Chen

Akasaka Sushi Ohtani

赤坂 鮨 大谷

  • Akasaka, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Sake

大谷 恵介Keisuke Ohtani

Mr. Ohtani is an innovative master who uses global techniques to express the aesthetics of Japan through sushi.

He was born in 1979 in Chiba. The inspiration that set him on his culinary journey was the joy of making people happy with food, a feeling he experienced as a child. While showcasing his skills as a chef, he also served as an instructor at a culinary school. After committing fully to becoming a sushi chef, he went to Spain to further hone his techniques. Upon returning to Japan, he took on the prestigious role at the Michelin-starred restaurant Sushi Matsumoto. In June 2023, he opened his own restaurant, Akasaka Sushi Ohtani, named after himself. He is a passionate chef, constantly seeking to create new and exciting flavors.

大谷 恵介Keisuke Ohtani

il Cardinale Akasaka

イルカルディナーレ赤坂

  • Akasaka, Tokyo
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Steak / Wine

塩 侑貴Yuki Shio

Making the restaurant where customers can enjoy not only the taste but also the cooking scene.

Mr. Shio was born in 1990 in Chiba. After working at "Sabatini di Firenze Ginza branch" for two years, "Sabatini di Firenze Daimaru Tokyo branch" for four years, "Pub Cardinal Ginza" for two years, and "Pub Cardinal Marnouchi (PCM)" for four years, he has arrived at his current position. At "il Cardinale Akasaka," the open kitchen is a charming feature that makes interactions between guests and staff enjoyable. He aims to create a restaurant experience that is satisfying to the taste and enjoyable to watch with their open kitchen.

塩 侑貴Yuki Shio

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE TOKYO GARDEN TERRACE KIOICHO

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE TOKYO GARDEN TERRACE KIOICHO

  • Nagatacho, Tokyo
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / American / General

一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya

A chef who trained in Canada for ten years thoroughly pursues European cuisine.

Mr. Ichinomiya was born in 1971 in Akita. As a child, he admired chefs he saw on TV and aspired to pursue a career in cooking. To grasp the essence of European flavors, he dedicated himself to thoroughly understanding Western cuisine, even excluding traditional Japanese seasonings from his personal life. During his ten years living in Canada, he honed his skills at several restaurants, including a steak house, and also gained management experience in franchise operations. He believes that assembling a dish is like working in four dimensions, and he cooks with respect not only for the taste but also for the country's unique culture.

一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya

shirohacha koshitsu annex

四六八ちゃ個室別館

  • Toyama Station, Toyama
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake

河上 卓博Takuhiro Kawakami

Mr. Kawakami believes that the word "delicious" is fundamental for chefs and businesses.

He was born in 1975 in Toyama. His love of food since childhood led him into a cooking career. In Toyama, blessed with food, he was trained at two restaurants, including a Japanese kappo cuisine restaurant, then became independent. In February 2020, he opened a new restaurant [shirohacha koshitsu annex] as a manager. He has been paying special attention to the delicate balance of Japanese cuisine and the needs of guests while polishing his skills. He says the fundamental thing to being a chef is to hear the words "delicious" and "would like to come back," and that is a motto for running a business.

河上 卓博Takuhiro Kawakami

Sushisai Wakichi

鮨菜 和喜智

  • Maruyama Park, Hokkaido
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi

田村 光明Mitsuaki Tamura

The Chef's Recommendations

Encounter the world of sushi greatly chenged his life

Born 1970 in Otaru, and grew up in Sapporo. Dropped out of college, and went to Tokyo. For a quick job, he started working as a dish washer at a mass-production sushi store as a part-time job. There, he was promoted from part-timer to employee. He discovered sushi here, and then trained at [Sushi Hisashi] in Seta. After six years of training, he returned to his hometown Hokkaido. He opened [Sushisai Wakichi] at 32 years old. The restaurant was renovated in 2007, and he started the current Omakase-only style.

田村 光明Mitsuaki Tamura

TWO ROOMS GRILL | BAR

TWO ROOMS GRILL | BAR

  • Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
  • Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Steak / Seafood

マシュー クラブMatthew Crabbe

A chef who has honed his skills in the world's famous restaurants, pursuing the best flavors of the ingredients.

Mr. Crabbe is from Australia. Starting with the famous restaurant Tetsuya's in his hometown, Sydney, he worked around the world's first-class restaurants and honed his skills. After coming to Japan in 2001, he served as head chef of the New York Grill at the Park Hyatt Tokyo and executive chef at the Hyatt Regency Kyoto. Since becoming independent, he has led the Tokyo restaurant scene. His cuisine, prepared with his own free-flowing ideas and based on the philosophy of "not adding too much to the ingredients," continues to attract visitors to the restaurant.

マシュー クラブMatthew Crabbe

Nouvelle Epoque

Nouvelle Epoque

  • Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
  • French,Italian/French

山下 亮一Ryoichi Yamashita

Mr. Yamashita is a chef who works hard in a new place, pursuing new delicacies.

He was born in 1973 in Shizuoka. His father was a chef in his hometown of Izu. Because he hoped to get a job early in his career, he naturally chose the path of a chef. Started his career as a chef in earnest in Tokyo, where many famous restaurants are crowded. He worked the Western food department of Hotel Okura Tokyo (currently The Okura Tokyo), and then moved to French.  In 2022, he became the head chef with the opening of Nouvelle Epoque.

山下 亮一Ryoichi Yamashita

Ginza Shinohara

銀座しのはら

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

篠原 武将Takemasa Shinohara

The Chef's Recommendations

A natural talent for cooking blossomed after becoming a chef by chance

Born in 1980 in Shiga Prefecture. As a student, he was a promising karate athlete and was being considered for admission to university by recommendation. However, seeking a different path, he declined university offers by saying that he was looking for a trade, and through this he became a chef. His natural talent for cooking blossomed as he developed his skills at [Sangencha], a well-known Kyoto kaiseki (traditional Japanese course cuisine) restaurant serving Kansai-style cuisine. At 26, he opened his own restaurant, [Shinohara] in Shiga Prefecture, which over the course of nine years became a popular and prominent establishment. In 2016, he tackled a new frontier by opening Ginza Shinohara.

篠原 武将Takemasa Shinohara

Hida Beef Bone Takayama Ramen Matsuri

飛騨牛骨高山ラーメン祭

  • Hida/Takayama, Gifu
  • Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Tonkotsu Ramen (pork broth ramen)

大野 勝也Katsuya Ono

Seeking the ultimate ramen that will bring a smile to anyone's face.

Attracted by the work of a chef, who can see guests' happy faces up close, Mr. Ono entered the culinary world. At Matsuri, which opened in March 2021, he displays his skills as restaurant head and works hard to make a restaurant with more and more customer smiles. 

大野 勝也Katsuya Ono

BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE ROPPONGI

BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE ROPPONGI

  • Roppongi, Tokyo
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Seafood / Steak

一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya

A chef embodying the authentic taste and culture learned in Canada.

Mr. Ichinomiya was born in 1971 in Akita. From a young age, he admired chefs and decided to pursue a career in cooking. He honed his skills for ten years in several restaurants, including a steakhouse in Canada, where he learned authentic taste and culture. Saying that " cooking is a four-dimensional process and learning about culture," he understands not only the taste of unique foreign cuisines but also their culture and cooks with all his heart and soul. He is a chef with a sincere attitude toward cooking and a strong spirit of inquiry, such as refusing Japanese seasonings in his personal life to understand the Western taste.

一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya

Uni Murakami Hakodate Main Branch

うに むらかみ 函館本店

  • Hakodate, Hokkaido
  • Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

村上 朋子Tomoko Murakami

Childhood with sea urchin experience. Followed her mother, she took over the restaurant.

She was born in Hokkaido in 1978. Her grandparents owned a sea urchin factory where she played as a child. Graduated from a technical school, she started working in Sapporo as a physical therapist. At the age of 24, she joined her mother's restaurant [Uni (sea urchin) Murakami Hakodate Main Branch]. 13 years have passed since she took over her mother's restaurant and passion for sea urchin, as a young owner.

村上 朋子Tomoko Murakami

Burisho

魚師匠

  • Kyoto Station, Kyoto
  • Seafood,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

松本 穂高Hodaka Matsumoto

Mr. Matsumoto continues to hone his culinary skills and knowledge, bringing fresh style to the food and beverage industry.

He was born in 1977 in Kyoto. A part-time job in high school led him to the food and beverage world. He expanded his career by serving as manager of a creative kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto and as executive chef of a Japanese restaurant in Beijing, China. Currently, he is using his wealth of experience to reach a new height at Burisho.

松本 穂高Hodaka Matsumoto

Peter Luger Steak House Tokyo

ピーター・ルーガー・ステーキハウス 東京

  • Ebisu, Tokyo
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / American / Steak / Wine

高知尾 文彦Fumihiko Takachio

The dream has come true, but Mr. Takachio still has feelings from back then.

He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. It was cooking manga that he read in elementary school that inspired his yearning to become a chef. His dream remained the same throughout high school, and he went on to a culinary school. After graduation, he gained experience in several restaurants before joining his current company. Moved to the U.S. for about a month to prepare for the opening of Peter Luger Steakhouse Tokyo in Japan. Learned about Peter Luger's steaks at the original restaurant in Brooklyn. In 2021, the restaurant opened in Ebisu. He's been grilling steaks in his kitchen since then.

高知尾 文彦Fumihiko Takachio

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