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Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki 浅草 GYUUNA やどき Asakusa, Tokyo Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Gyutan (beef tongue)

松本　彪雅Hyoga Matsumoto

Mr. Matsumoto's goal is to make the restaurant a place where guests can experience the essence of Japanese spirit along with Asakusa's culture.

He has been demonstrating his skills as the head chef at Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki, which opened on July 14, 2024. The restaurant's concept is "a restful space like an inn and authentic Japanese cuisine." He pursues heartwarming cuisine using traditional techniques and Japan's rich bounty to create a Japanese restaurant unique to Asakusa.

松本　彪雅Hyoga Matsumoto

Gyuhorumon to Sengyo Ushitomiya Shibuya Dogenzaka Branch 牛ホルモンと鮮魚　牛冨屋　渋谷道玄坂店 Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns

小俣　卓也Takuya Omata

Trained at various types of restaurants, including Japanese and Italian restaurants.

Mr. Omata was born in November 1972 in Toshima-ku, Tokyo. From 18, he had training at various types of restaurants, including Japanese cuisine, Italian cuisine, and major restaurant chains. At Kaya Group, he studied under the legendary Japanese chef Mr. Kazuyoshi Masak and inherited the Masaki style. Currently, he is also active in management and consulting for food and beverage businesses, working with a number of companies to train young chefs.

小俣　卓也Takuya Omata

Bifteck Kawamura Premium Kitashinchi restaurant ビフテキのカワムラPremium北新地店 Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

荒井　拓也 Takuya Arai

With his childhood passion for cooking in his heart, Mr. Arai constantly polishes his culinary skills.

He was born in 1973 in Hyogo Prefecture. As he likes cooking ever since he was a child, he decided to be a chef. In 1992, he started his career at [Bifteck Kawamura Kobe main restaurant] as a part-time worker during high school. Currently, He keeps working on the culinary frontlines as head chef at [Bifteck Kawamura Premium Kitashinchi restaurant].

荒井　拓也 Takuya Arai

Mahoroba Teppan Shinsaibashi mahoroba　鉄板　心斎橋 Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / French

和田　征二 Seiji Wada

Mr. Wada is a head chef who came to Teppanyaki from France, fascinating guests with his brilliant techniques.

He was born in 1970 in Osaka. Entered the culinary industry by being introduced by an acquaintance and began his career at a charcoal-grilled steak and Yakiniku restaurant. At the age of 21, he moved to Hotel Granvia-Osaka, where he honed his skills in the world of French cuisine. He finds enjoyment in cooking and makes an effort every day. After turning 30, he switched to teppanyaki and continued his studies. Then, became the head chef at Mahoroba Teppan Shinsaibashi, which opened in April 2023.

和田　征二 Seiji Wada

AO AO Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Cocktail

大田　路加Ruka Ohta

Utilizing her extensive experience, Ms. Ohta proposes a new style of enjoying Ishigaki Island's ingredients.

The chef at CAFE BAR AO is an experienced cook who has worked at various establishments, including bars. With her own experience, she has developed recipes based on the theme of "proposing healthy food using ingredients from Ishigaki Island." Making the most of local ingredients, she offers delicious and healthy meals filled with the charms of Ishigaki Island, aiming as a restaurant to delight both tourists and locals alike.

大田　路加Ruka Ohta

Sotoroku 十十六 (そとろく) Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo Japanese,Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Soba (noodles)

荒川　正敏Masatoshi Arakawa

Grown up with appreciating the fact his service and dishes please his guests

Mr. Arakawa was born in 1968 in Hokkaido. His family was running a restaurant, so he grew up experiencing the great feeling of being appreciated by the guests for service and the food. After working actively at [Prince hotel] for 6 years, and also at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo, he entered Stillfoods inc. He succeeded at various restaurants such as a French restaurant, Italian restaurant, American restaurant, Korea restaurant, and teppanyaki restaurant. Presently he demonstrates his skills at [Sotoroku].

荒川　正敏Masatoshi Arakawa

Hikariya & yajimon ひかりや＆yajimon Omicho Market, Ishikawa Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

石原　亨Toru Ishihara

The global food culture Mr. Ishihara experienced as an athlete inspired him to pursue a food and beverage industry career.

He was born in 1972 in Ishikawa. Initially, he was a member of the Japanese national canoe freestyle team. While traveling around the world for about 20 years as an athlete, he enjoyed eating each country's cuisine. His turning point came in 2002 when he encountered Wiener Schnitzel (veal cutlet) in Austria. He decided to pursue a second career in the restaurant industry to convey the appeal of the dish in Japan. He currently demonstrates his culinary skills as both the owner and chef.

石原　亨Toru Ishihara

Minami Aoyama Hifumi 南青山　ひふみ Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

加藤　寛史Hirofumi Kato

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Drawn to Minami Aoyama by a dream of opening his own restaurant as soon as possible

Born in Ibaraki Prefecture in June 1978, Chef Kato entered the world of cooking at age 23, but only six years later he was already entrusted to running a restaurant. Few years later, he became owner of a Japanese restaurant in Koenji, but on the lookout for his next project, he eventually found his current spot in Minami Aoyama, opening it in 2014. Though he adheres to traditions of Japanese cooking, he also offer dishes you cannot find anywhere else, and enjoys entertaining guests simply looking for a drink and a snack.

加藤　寛史Hirofumi Kato

Syokudoen Soemon-cho Main Branch 食道園宗右衛門町本店 Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak

黒木　幸喜Kouki Kuroki

Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.

He was born in 1967 in Miyazaki. After graduating high school, he joined Shokudoen Co., Ltd. and trained in various branches. By the age of 26, he had become the head chef. Subsequently, he served as the head chef and manager at multiple locations. Three years ago, he was appointed executive chef of Shokudoen. Since then, he has been constantly pursuing new "Yakiniku" with innovative ideas and seasonal ingredients while respecting the tradition since the restaurant's establishment in 1946.

黒木　幸喜Kouki Kuroki

Maruya Honten Meieki 3-chome Branch まるや本店　名駅3丁目店 Nagoya Station, Aichi Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel)

坂本　恵利Eri Sakamoto

Ms. Sakamoto has dedicated herself to honing her skills as a cook and continues to pursue the essence of Japanese cuisine.

She has loved cooking since she was a child and joined Maruya Honten upon graduation from high school. While learning the basics of Japanese cuisine, she made her way to becoming an eel chef. She has experience in most of the restaurant's branches and is now the head chef. With her many years of experience, she works daily to satisfy her guests further.

坂本　恵利Eri Sakamoto

Yakiniku no Meimon Tendan Gion Main Branch 焼肉の名門　天壇　祇園本店 Gion, Kyoto Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine

樋口　隆士　Takashi Higuchi

Mr. Higuchi, a sommelier who knows the fascination of wine, makes your heart intoxicating with a wealth of knowledge.

He was born in 1967 in Kyoto. While working as a bartender at a hotel, he was fascinated by the delicious taste of wine and decided to become a sommelier. He trained at the main bar and wine bar of the Kyoto Brighton Hotel and is currently the owner-sommelier at Tendan. Still learning about wine, he provides special moments with his wealth of knowledge and passion for wine.

樋口　隆士　Takashi Higuchi

Miracle Yukiya 味楽屡　ゆきや Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido Japanese,Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Soba (noodles) / Curry

齋藤　行哉Yukiya Saito

Mr. Saito is pouring his passion into developing safe, healthy food that also accommodates allergies and religious beliefs.

Mr. Saito was born in 1954 in Hokkaido. Losing his mother because of her cancer increased his knowledge about nutrition and oriental medicine. After working for a large agricultural material manufacturer, he became a member of the Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad for Niseko town in 2011. In November 2012, he established Niseko Food Commission Workers Collective, which makes and sells products made from rice flour from Niseko. Next month, he opened Miracle Yukiya. He serves safe, healthy, and tasty dishes to give guests a "fun experience having dishes together at the same table."

齋藤　行哉Yukiya Saito

Taishu Yakiniku Birichan Namba Shinsaibashi Branch 大衆焼肉びりちゃん　難波心斎橋店 Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)

山本　悠貴Yuuki Yamamoto

Mr. Yamamoto is a chef who pursues the smiles on his guests' faces, motivated by their "It was delicious."

He was born in 1991 in Shiga. Attracted by the opportunity to hear "Thank you" and "It was delicious" directly from guests and to see their smiling faces, he entered the culinary world. He obtained a chef's license while working. His career started at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub). Then, after gaining experience at a tuna yakiniku restaurant, he joined his current company. Recognized for his abilities, he has managed the Birichan Namba Shinsaibashi Branch since its opening in April 2024.

山本　悠貴Yuuki Yamamoto

Hakuundai Grand Front Osaka Branch 白雲台　グランフロント大阪店 Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

金城　忠範Tadanori Kaneshiro

The Chef's Recommendations

Always keep working hard for the best. That will lead Mr. Kaneshiro to tomorrow.

He was born in Osaka. His love of cooking led him to pursue a career as a chef. He started working at Hakuundai as a part-time student worker. Later, he became a full-time employee but expanded his activities to other fields to gain various experiences. In April 2013, he started working at Tsuruhashi Yakiniku Hakuundai as a start-up staff member. Currently, he is the manager of Hakuundai Grand Front Osaka Branch, where he manages the restaurant and works as a chef.

金城　忠範Tadanori Kaneshiro

Steak AOHIGE ステーキ青ひげ Hondori/Tatemachi, Hiroshima Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine

谷　太輔Daisuke Tani

Learned the know-how of restaurant management while working in a company and started an independent business.

Mr. Tani was born in 1983 in Kumano, Hiroshima. While studying at a medical university, he felt that "eating and drinking have the power to energize people" and began to consider running a restaurant in the future. However, as he worked for a medical equipment manufacturer after qualifying as a radiology technician, he realized that "cooking alone is not enough to make people happy" and that "it is important to continue doing ordinary things such as greeting, cleaning, and personal grooming as a matter of course." He decided to start his own business with the philosophy of maintaining an "Aohige (freshly shaven clean look)."

谷　太輔Daisuke Tani

Osakanadokoro Sakurachaya 御魚処　さくら茶屋 Nara, Nara Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

長澤　真一Shinichi Nagasawa

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Having entered the culinary world from the civil service, Mr. Nagasawa is now fully utilizing the skills he has honed to create superb dishes.

He was born in 1974 in Tottori. Grew up eating his grandmother's country cooking. He longed for Western-style food, such as hamburgers and spaghetti, and began cooking them himself. He dreamed of being a cook to make better food but became a civil servant. When he was not ready to give up on his dream, he was inspired by his master, a connoisseur at the market. He trained at a kappo restaurant for five years, a Japanese restaurant in the Kansai region, and a restaurant specializing in wagyu beef. Now, as the owner-chef of Sakurachaya, he continues working hard, making full use of his connoisseurship of fresh fish and his connections.

長澤　真一Shinichi Nagasawa

Syunmi Karoku 旬味　鹿六 Hakodate, Hokkaido Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

布施　直樹Naoki Fuse

Mr. Fuse has taken over the taste and the way of being a restaurant from the late proprietor.

Mr. Naoki Fuse was born in 1980 in Miyagi. At the age of 20, he started working as a chef. After learning the basics of cooking at Syunmi Karoku, he contributed to Shunka, located in Goryokaku Tower. After gaining many experiences as a chef, he took over Shunmi Karoku. The restaurant has been supported by not only local people but also a lot of guests since it opened in 2013. He has maintained the tastes many people love and a flexible style that can adjust to various scenes.

布施　直樹Naoki Fuse

BALInese Restaurant BUNGA LOTUS バリニーズレストランBunga Lotus Himeji, Hyogo Halal,Global/International / Indonesian/South East Asian / Fruit / Others

I WAYAN BAWAI WAYAN BAWA

Enjoy the taste of Bali's top hotels in Japan.

Born in Bali in 1985. He started his training with the ambition to become a chef. He gained attention when he became the champion in the 2013 Bali Cuisine Contest, which he challenged with his cooking master. He worked as a chef at resort hotels in the Ubud area of Bali, such as "Naunavila Ubud" and "Miravila Ubud". Also, in 2023, he won the championship in the Ubud area cooking contest he participated in as a chef. He came to Japan for the first time in February 2024. He is currently showing off his skills as a chef at [BALInese Restaurant BUNGA LOTUS].

I WAYAN BAWAI WAYAN BAWA

cafe&bar YOKACHORO cafe&bar YOKACHORO Tanba/Kinosaki, Hyogo Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Cake / Wine

角田　大和Yamato Tsunoda

Using ingredients from Awaji Island and Sasayama, Mr. Tsunoda offers dishes rooted in the local community.

He was born in 1988 in Hiroshima. His involvement in the food and beverage industry began when he worked at a restaurant in the Kanto region that served naturally grown vegetables. At the same restaurant, he gained a wealth of experience in everything from food distribution to restaurant operations. By chance, he moved to Tamba-shi, Hyogo. He owned a farm, served as head chef at a restaurant, and later became independent. Due to a series of events, including the Corona disaster and the relocation of his base to Awaji Island, he temporarily closed his restaurant. In March 2024, he opened "cafe&bar YOKACHORO" at a new location.

角田　大和Yamato Tsunoda

Brasserie Potiron Brasserie Potiron Sannomiya, Hyogo French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine

萱澤　昌浩Masahiro Kayazawa

Offering Western culinary techniques in a more casual setting.

Mr. Kayazawa was born in 1984 in Nara. After building a career as a chef in Tokyo and Osaka, he opened Brasserie Potiron. Mr. Kayazawa has studied Western cuisine, including French and Italian. As a place that allows diners to casually enjoy dishes that make the most of the skills he has cultivated, he continues to operate Brasserie Potiron.

萱澤　昌浩Masahiro Kayazawa

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Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki

Mr. Matsumoto's goal is to make the restaurant a place where guests can experience the essence of Japanese spirit along with Asakusa's culture.

Gyuhorumon to Sengyo Ushitomiya Shibuya Dogenzaka Branch

Trained at various types of restaurants, including Japanese and Italian restaurants.

Bifteck Kawamura Premium Kitashinchi restaurant

With his childhood passion for cooking in his heart, Mr. Arai constantly polishes his culinary skills.

Mahoroba Teppan Shinsaibashi

Mr. Wada is a head chef who came to Teppanyaki from France, fascinating guests with his brilliant techniques.

AO

Utilizing her extensive experience, Ms. Ohta proposes a new style of enjoying Ishigaki Island's ingredients.

Sotoroku

Grown up with appreciating the fact his service and dishes please his guests

Hikariya & yajimon

The global food culture Mr. Ishihara experienced as an athlete inspired him to pursue a food and beverage industry career.

Minami Aoyama Hifumi

Drawn to Minami Aoyama by a dream of opening his own restaurant as soon as possible

Syokudoen Soemon-cho Main Branch

Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.

Maruya Honten Meieki 3-chome Branch

Ms. Sakamoto has dedicated herself to honing her skills as a cook and continues to pursue the essence of Japanese cuisine.

Yakiniku no Meimon Tendan Gion Main Branch

Mr. Higuchi, a sommelier who knows the fascination of wine, makes your heart intoxicating with a wealth of knowledge.

Miracle Yukiya

Mr. Saito is pouring his passion into developing safe, healthy food that also accommodates allergies and religious beliefs.

Taishu Yakiniku Birichan Namba Shinsaibashi Branch

Mr. Yamamoto is a chef who pursues the smiles on his guests' faces, motivated by their "It was delicious."

Hakuundai Grand Front Osaka Branch

Always keep working hard for the best. That will lead Mr. Kaneshiro to tomorrow.

Steak AOHIGE

Learned the know-how of restaurant management while working in a company and started an independent business.

Osakanadokoro Sakurachaya

Having entered the culinary world from the civil service, Mr. Nagasawa is now fully utilizing the skills he has honed to create superb dishes.

Syunmi Karoku

Mr. Fuse has taken over the taste and the way of being a restaurant from the late proprietor.

BALInese Restaurant BUNGA LOTUS

Enjoy the taste of Bali's top hotels in Japan.

cafe&bar YOKACHORO

Using ingredients from Awaji Island and Sasayama, Mr. Tsunoda offers dishes rooted in the local community.

Brasserie Potiron

Offering Western culinary techniques in a more casual setting.