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Mr. Maurice's Italian & Rooftop Bar
Mr. Maurice's Italian & Rooftop Bar
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Wine
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Marc Vetri Marc Vetri
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Mr. Vetri produces dishes and a space to enjoy authentic Italian food casually.
He is the owner and partner chef of Mr. Maurice's Italian & Rooftop Bar. Born and raised in Philadelphia, USA, in a family operating an Italian restaurant, he learned the techniques and tastes of authentic Italian cuisine from his grandfather and father, who were chefs. With further training, he became a star chef, turning his Philadelphia restaurant into one of the most popular places in the United States. Valuing the "family" connection from the previous generation to the next, he develops restaurants named after his grandfather, "Maurice," worldwide.
Marc Vetri Marc Vetri
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Tempura Miyashiro
天婦羅 みやしろ
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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宮代 直亮Naoaki Miyashiro
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Mr. Miyashiro is a Japanese chef who uses his expert skills to entice guests with crispy fried tempura.
Mr. Miyashiro was born in 1967 in Kanagawa Prefecture and went to a culinary school (Yokohama chouri) with his friend. After graduation, he trained at Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro and gained experience at Royal Park Hotel in Yokohama. Then at Sakura restaurant in Hotel Nikko Tokyo in Odaiba, he started up the tempura counter and served as head chef. After that, he worked as head chef at Hilton Tokyo in Odaiba, then joined MUGEN, Inc. in 2018. He has been working at "Tempura Miyashiro" since May 2018, primarily responsible for tempura.
宮代 直亮Naoaki Miyashiro
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SIK eatery
SIK eatery
- Awaza/Kyomachibori, Osaka
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Chinese Rice Porridge
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河村 裕雅Yuga Kawamura
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Mr. Kawamura creates an extraordinary experience for guests with food and hospitality that satisfies all five senses.
He has experience in various fields and has acquired cooking skills in Chinese, Hong Kong, Taiwanese, and other Asian cuisines. Currently, he works at the popular restaurant SIK eatery, which attracts many people daily. In addition to the delicious food, he also pursues comfortable space and aims to provide a different kind of enjoyment each time guests visit, whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
河村 裕雅Yuga Kawamura
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Nouvelle Epoque
Nouvelle Epoque
- Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French
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山下 亮一Ryoichi Yamashita
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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
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Setsugekka Ginza
雪月花 銀座
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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Mr. Tanaka is a "master of meat" who dedicates his life to offering the finest taste.
He was born in 1967 in Gifu Prefecture. As the eldest son of a family where his grandfather was a beef farmer and his father was a butcher, he has held a knife and handled meat since he was 10. He dreamed of becoming a restaurant chef from an early age, then opened his first Yakiniku restaurant at 25. His unique world view of menu structure and store design became the talk of the town, and he has opened 18 meat restaurants in Tokyo, Nagoya, Gifu, and Shiga. In particular, NIKUYA Setsugekka in Nagoya was listed in the "Michelin Guide Aichi, Gifu, and Mie 2019 Special Edition". It has also won consecutive "Tabe-Log" awards and is gaining popularity.
田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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Japanese restaurant Saishun APA Hotel Sendai Eki Itsutsubashi
和食・割烹 彩旬 アパホテル 仙台駅五橋
- Miyagino/Wakabayashi, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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加藤 潤一郎Junichiro Kato
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Providing an elegant dining experience with local ingredients for guests.
Mr. Kato from Miyazaki is an experienced chef who has satisfied many guests as a cook for over 20 years. He currently serves at the Japanese restaurant Saishun in APA Hotel Sendai Eki Itsutsubashi. Using local ingredients from Tohoku, including those from Miyagi Prefecture, he offers his guests an elegant dining experience.
加藤 潤一郎Junichiro Kato
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Wolfgang's Steakhouse Teppan
Wolfgang's Steakhouse Teppan
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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ウルフギャング・ズウィナーZwiener Wolfgang
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Founded an "extraordinary steakhouse" that delights gourmets.
Wolfgang Steakhouse was founded in Manhattan in 2004 by Mr. Wolfgang Zwiener, who has been in prestigious steakhouses in New York for more than 40 years. It quickly became a thriving restaurant for its delicious steaks, which are made with the utmost care. Today, the restaurant is highly popular in New York City, Waikiki, Miami, and Beverly Hills as the "extraordinary steakhouse" to please even the most discerning of palates. The first store in Japan, the Roppongi branch, is the first store outside of the United States.
ウルフギャング・ズウィナーZwiener Wolfgang
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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)
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佐藤 博紀Hiroki Sato
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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
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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
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新堂 裕史Hiroshi Shindo
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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
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Asagaya Birdland
阿佐ヶ谷バードランド
- Asagaya/Koenji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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千野 桂一Keiichi Chino
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In his eight years at Birdland, Mr. Chino has honed his skills and gained a profound level of knowledge about yakitori (grilled chicken).
Born in Nagano prefecture in 1972, Mr. Chino was enamored with French and Italian cuisine in his younger days, but he took a part-time job at Birdland when he was 24. Working under the supervision of master chef Toshihiro Wada, Mr. Chino became completely fascinated by the profound nature of yakitori. Four years later, he was appointed as a restaurant manager and since then, has devoted himself to his study of yakitori and has now been working at Birdland for eight years. In 2004, he set up Asagaya Birdland independently. It was given an award by the famous restaurant guide in 2015.
千野 桂一Keiichi Chino
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Steak&Wine Ishizaki
ステーキ＆ワイン いしざき
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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石崎 俊彦Toshihiko Ishizaki
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Enjoy a delicious experience of high-quality Kuroge Wagyu beef.
Mr. Ishizaki was born in 1969, in Sapporo, Hokkaido. In 1970, his grandfather started a butcher shop and associated farm. His parents then opened a sukiyaki (hot pot stew) and shabu-shabu (sliced meat parboiled with vegetables) restaurant, which led him to develop an interest in cooking. He decided to pursue cooking as a career upon graduating from high school, beginning his training in a teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle) restaurant. After honing his skills for over four years, he opened Steak&Wine Ishizaki in 2013. This restaurant delights its guests with its own high-quality Kuroge Wagyu beef dishes, including teppanyaki and roast beef.
石崎 俊彦Toshihiko Ishizaki
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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
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高知尾 文彦Fumihiko Takachio
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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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Hyotei Main Branch
瓢亭 本店
- Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine
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高橋 義弘Yoshihiro Takahashi
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As the 15th generation of an old-established restaurant lasting 450 years, he is introducing the attractive Kyo-Kaiseki (Traditional Japanese course cuisine in Kyoto) to the world.
He was born in 1974 in Kyoto as the eldest son of Mr. Eiichi Takahashi, the 14th generation. After graduating from a university in Tokyo, he had training for 3 years at [Tsuruko], a traditional Japanese restaurant in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. After coming back to Kyoto in 1999, he became the 15th generation. Also, as a member of Japanese Culinary Academy, he is actively working inside and outside Japan focusing on food education and spreading the information about Kyo-Kaiseki, one of which is the collaboration work with Mr. Alain Ducasse, a great renowned French chef.
高橋 義弘Yoshihiro Takahashi
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GORA BREWERY PUBLIC HOUSE
GORA BREWERY PUBLIC HOUSE
- Hakone/Gora, Kanagawa
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Neapolitan Pizza / Steak / Craft Beer
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熊谷 振一Shinichi Kumagai
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Born in Akita, serving authentic pizza cultivated in training in Naples.
Mr. Kumagai was born in 1992 in Akita. While in high school, he began working part-time at a pizzeria in Yokohama and was so impressed with the pizza he ate that he decided to go into the culinary world. Upon the chef's recommendation, he entered a vocational school after graduating high school. He gained three years of experience at a cake shop in Kanagawa and honed his skills at a pizzeria in Tokyo. After about a year and a half of training in Naples by chance, he is currently showing off his skills at GORA BREWERY PUBLIC HOUSE.
熊谷 振一Shinichi Kumagai
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Teppanyaki Nanami APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
鉄板焼 七海 アパホテル＆リゾート〈東京ベイ幕張〉
- Kaihin-Makuhari, Chiba
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak
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白戸Shirato
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An experienced chef offers exquisite dishes to satisfy all the senses.
Mr. Shirato was born in 1971 in Chiba. He is an experienced chef who has honed his skills at teppanyaki restaurants within APA Hotels. He worked for four years at "Teppanyaki THE Nanami" in APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower. In October 2024, he moved to APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari and is currently working at Teppanyaki Nanami at the hotel. He offers dishes that satisfy all the senses of his guests.
白戸Shirato
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OGASAWARA-HAKUSHAKU-TEI
小笠原伯爵邸
- Ichigaya, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish / European / Wine
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ゴンサロ ・アルバレスGonzalo Alvarez
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Skills sharpened at a quality restaurant in Spain, and a profound knowledge about Japanese ingredients.
Born in 1978, he supported his parents who was running a guest house where he familiarized himself with cooking. Graduating cooking school in Barcelona, he built up his career at 1 star [L'Esguard] and other restaurants. At [Neichel], one of the most famous restaurant in Spain, he experienced being a chef of all sections, and assistant chef. In 2008, he became an executive chef at [Mugaritz], and at OGASAWARA-HAKUSHAKU-TEI in 2009. Pursuit of unique Spanish based on Spanish cooking tradition evolved with Japanese ingredients supports the star rating for the 8th straight year.
ゴンサロ ・アルバレスGonzalo Alvarez
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Teppanyaki Sumiyaki Saito
鉄板焼炭焼さいとう
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood / Steak
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齋藤 大樹Daiki Saito
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Mr. Saito, the owner, serves his proud teppanyaki and char-grilled dishes, where guests can enjoy the cooking scene right in front of their eyes.
He was born in 1979 in Tokyo and raised in Hiroshima. As his father was a chef and his maternal grandmother ran a Japanese-style hotel, he decided to become a chef and moved to Tokyo. While training in the restaurant business of Tokyu Corporation, he also attended a confectionery school and honed his skills in Western cuisine, banquet cuisine, and bridal cuisine. Later, he worked at a creative Japanese restaurant. In 2004, he worked at a Teppanyaki restaurant in Ginza, and he became the chef and owner of Teppanyaki Oribe in 2010, the predecessor of the current restaurant. In 2019, he relocated the restaurant and re-opened it independently with a new name, Teppanyaki Sumiyaki Saito.
齋藤 大樹Daiki Saito
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ESPICE
ESPICE
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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江見 常幸Tsuneyuki Emi
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A chef who preserves long-standing traditions while offering the joy of new culinary experiences.
Mr. Tsuneyuki Emi was born in 1981 in Kobe, Hyogo. After training at a famous restaurant in Kobe, he moved to France. He studied at Michelin 3-star Auberge du Vieux Puits in the Languedoc region of southern France and Michelin 3-star Arpège in Paris. Upon returning to Japan, he served at a gastro bar, KNOT, which was awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand three years in a row, and became chef at ESPICE in 2016. With a deep love and respect for his hometown of Kobe, he continues to lead Kobe's French culinary scene.
江見 常幸Tsuneyuki Emi
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Sushi Etsu
鮨 悦
- Yotsubashi/Shinmachi/Horie, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Wine
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梶谷 伸一Shinichi Kajitani
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Mr. Kajitani's life as a chef began with the professional skills he saw up close.
He was born in 1975 in Osaka. Mr. Kajitani initially worked in the fresh fish department of a supermarket in Wakayama. One day, he visited a restaurant to eat out and saw a chef's skills up close, which was a turning point for him. Fascinated by the chefs' skills, he decided to become a chef himself and set a goal of having his own dream by age 30, which led him to begin training at a kappo (Japanese cuisine) restaurant specializing in fish cuisine. At 29, he opened his own restaurant, Kaji, specializing in fish cuisine. In 2024, 20 years after opening the restaurant, he opened "Sushi Etsu" with a new goal.
梶谷 伸一Shinichi Kajitani
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honda Akasaka Branch
honda 赤坂店
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Cookshop / Sake
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奈良 開Kai Nara
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Mr. Nara produces a relaxing time for precious guests.
Having worked at honda in Akasaka for 8 years, he currently serves as manager. He has the J.S.A. SAKE DIPLOMA (Japanese sake sommelier) qualification. With this qualification, he proposes sake and small dishes that go well with it. Every day, he devotes himself to providing his guests with a blissful experience.
奈良 開Kai Nara
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