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KABEAT
KABEAT
- Kayabacho, Tokyo
- Other countries,Global/International / Italian / General / French
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平 雅一Masakazu Taira
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Offering culinary experience brought by up-and-coming chefs in a variety of genres.
Mr. Taira honed his skills at famous Italian restaurants such as Acqua and Takubo and starred restaurants in Italy. Using ingredients selected from all over Japan, he transforms them into his own creative Italian cuisine, which fascinates his guests. KABEAT has five chefs who are experts in Italian cuisine, American cuisine, French cuisine, Japanese cuisine, and desserts, and they create and serve menus that make the most of the ingredients. Their menu, which combines their unique style with a sense of the season, will bring a fresh color to any occasion's dining experience.
平 雅一Masakazu Taira
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Katsura Hanare
かつら はなれ
- Chayamachi/Nakazakicho, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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井上 桂Kei Inoue
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Ms. Inoue wants you to enjoy the most delicious way to eat seasonal ingredients.
She was born in 1977 in Osaka. After experiencing various cooking genres, such as Kappo, hotels, and Japanese restaurants, she became independent in 2007 with the opening of Wasai Chubo KATURA. Currently, she is responsible for the kitchens of two restaurants, Wasai Chubo KATURA and Katsura Hanare. She believes that delicious food makes people happy, so she herself tries to enjoy cooking.
井上 桂Kei Inoue
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Sabatini di Firenze Daimaru Tokyo Branch
サバティーニ・ディ・フィレンツェ 大丸東京店
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Steak
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古田 稔Minoru Furuta
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Mr. Furuta decided to become a craftsman to acquire expertise and entered the culinary world.
Mr. Minoru Furuta was born in 1965 in Saitama. He studied under Mr. Bardi at Sabatini di Firenze Tokyo for 16 years, then worked as a sous chef at Sabatini di Firenze Daimaru Tokyo branch for 7 years. After that, he studied traditional cuisine and became a sous chef at Sabatini di Firenze Daimaru Tokyo in 2007 for 7 years. In 2014, he became a head chef at the Western-style restaurant Ginza Grill Cardinal. Then, he was appointed head chef at Sabatini di Firenze Daimaru Tokyo in 2020.
古田 稔Minoru Furuta
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BLACK TERRACE
BLACK TERRACE
- Ikejiri-Ohashi/Mishuku, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Seafood / Steak
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小川 健太Kenta Ogawa
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Fascinated by BLACK TERRACE, Mr. Ogawa turned from a photographer to the world of food.
He was born in 1992 in Kanagawa. When he was working as a photographer after graduating from university, he reached a turning point when he met BLACK TERRACE. That restaurant has a unique atmosphere which fascinated him, then he decided to transition into a chef. Having always enjoyed cooking, he began his career as a chef at the age of 25. After that, he has devoted himself to further study and is now active as a chef. He pursues sensitive cuisine worthy of the expressive restaurant.
小川 健太Kenta Ogawa
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Kobe Aburi Bokujo Umeda Main Branch
神戸 あぶり牧場 梅田本店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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寺本 蒼Sora Teramoto
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Mr. Teramoto is passionate about conveying the appeal of meat and supports the restaurant's growth.
He was born in Osaka in 1994. When he joined Kobe Aburi Bokujo Umeda Main Branch as a part-time staff when it opened, he was deeply impressed by the skillful knife work of the meat specialists. Through gaining experience, he noticed how each piece of beef's marbling and muscle structure is unique. Captivated by the profound complexity of meat, he decided to pursue a career as a chef. Now, as the manager, he draws on his experience and skills to also focus on training the staff.
寺本 蒼Sora Teramoto
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Sushi Isono
鮨 いその
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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磯野 直大Naohiro Isono
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He chose to enter the cooking field to spend his whole life doing what he likes.
He was born in Hokkaido. After graduating from a university in Sapporo, he started working at an office as a salaryman. Though he was happy with it, he decided to enter the cooking field to do what he loves. After training at a sushi shop in Otaru through the introduction of his acquaintance, he had further training in Tokyo for 2 more years to be a more confident chef. He returned to Hokkaido to open [Sushi Isono], and currently, he makes his best efforts to give excellent service to his guests, making use of his experience.
磯野 直大Naohiro Isono
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RUBY JACK'S Steakhouse & Bar
RUBY JACK’S Steakhouse＆Bar
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Seafood / Hamburger Steak
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マシュー クラブMatthew Crabbe
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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
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KYOTO STAR BAR
KYOTO STAR BAR
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail
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松田 高雅Takamasa Matsuda
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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
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Tempura Kitagawa
天ぷら 北川
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sake
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村田 直彦Naohiko Murata
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A Tempura and Sushi master offers a new impression through skills accumulated from the age of 16.
Mr. Murata was born in 1982 in Shizuoka. Raised in a family of sushi chefs, he began his apprenticeship at the age of 16 at his family's. At a Michelin two-star tempura restaurant, he learned the essentials of tempura by watching and learning directly from the master next to the main counter. After that, he thoroughly mastered fish preparation and aging skills at a one-star sushi restaurant. Seeking to explore a different angle from tempura, he honed his unique sensibility in the world of sushi. His dishes are the result of his broad experience and deep inquisitiveness, reflecting his respect for the ingredients and his mastery of cooking.
村田 直彦Naohiko Murata
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Focacceria la Brianza
Focacceria la Brianza
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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野口 大策Daisaku Noguchi
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Mr. Noguchi provides the once-in-a-lifetime taste created by experience and sensibility.
He was born in 1989 in Kagoshima. When he was young, his sister's cooking attracted him to cooking. After a long career at Yamanoue, a prestigious hotel in Tokyo, he studied at the Salone Group and deepened his experience in Saitama. After that, he joined the current restaurant, Focacceria la Brianza, to pursue his own style. His cooking is delicate and passionate, and his skills are highly praised.
野口 大策Daisaku Noguchi
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Izakaya Tanuki
居酒屋たぬき
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot)
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酒井 健Ken Sakai
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The head chef, Mr. Sakai, creates innovative and creative dishes that transcend the category of Japanese cuisine.
After gaining experience as a chef at a well-established hotel, he went to France and spent four years studying authentic French cuisine. Upon returning to Japan, he worked as a head chef of Italian and Spanish restaurants in addition to French cuisine. Currently, as head chef of Izakaya Tanuki, he pursues Japanese cuisine that incorporates the essence of various genres and French techniques. Every day, he devotes himself to preparing creative dishes prepared with a great deal of effort. Because he wants his customers to be happy, he pays careful attention to all aspects of the food, space, and service.
酒井 健Ken Sakai
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Restaurant LA Veranda APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
レストラン ラ・ベランダ アパホテル＆リゾート両国駅タワー
- Ryogoku/Kikugawa, Tokyo
- Buffet,Buffet / General / General / Steak
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笹本Sasamoto
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Mr. Sasamoto's culinary journey began with the presence of his uncle, a chef, and his love for his family.
He was born in 1995 in Chiba. Influenced by his uncle, a chef who ran a traditional Japanese inn, and through his own cooking experience for his family, he gradually became fascinated by cooking. In 2014, he joined APA Hotel. For 10 years, he has experience as a chef at 5 restaurants: 5 years at APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi, 1 year at APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari, and 4 years at APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower. Currently, he is working at Restaurant La Veranda in the APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower.
笹本Sasamoto
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Shiki Suikatei
四季 粋花亭
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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岩田 建一朗Kenichiro Iwata
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He opened his own restaurant in Hakodate with his special selection of local ingredients.
He was born in Hokkaido in 1969. At the age of 19, he started his culinary career as a part-timer at the local restaurant in Hakodate. Moved to Tokyo when he was 24, he seriously started to pursuing his culinary career at a Japanese restaurant in Ginza and learned the basic. Further broadened his experience at a cuisine ryokan in Hakone, he returned to Hakodate, and opened [Shiki Suikatei] in Goryokaku town when he was 29. In 2009, the restaurant moved to the current location.
岩田 建一朗Kenichiro Iwata
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Hibi Sakanazuki Toboku
日々魚数寄 東木
- Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Cookshop
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東木 宏憲Hironori Toboku
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His dishes reflect a long and diverse history of cooking professionally across the country.
He was born in 1982 in Ishikawa Prefecture. During his time in high school, he took on a part-time job at a yakitori (grilled chicken) restaurant, and the food there delighted him so much that he decided to enter culinary school after his high school graduation. After that, he went on to develop his skills at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Kanazawa and a Japanese-style inn in Kyoto, as well as a Kaiseki (course meal) restaurant in Kagurazaka and a Japanese restaurant in Ginza called Uchiyama. He also spent time in Italy working at Japanese restaurants there. After he returned to Japan, he set out on his own to take his current position. He is also a certified sommelier and sake (Japanese alcohol) master.
東木 宏憲Hironori Toboku
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HOMMAGE
HOMMAGE
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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荒井 昇Noboru Arai
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Becoming the forefront of French cuisine showing his identity in Asakusa, the hometown of the chef.
He was born in 1974 in Tokyo. After graduating from junior high school, he went to a cooking school and had training at restaurants in Tokyo. At the age of 24, he went to France to work for restaurants with the stars such as [Auberge de Cimes] in Paris and [Auberge La Feniere] in Southern France. After coming back to Japan, he worked at Tsukiji Fish Market for 1 year to save money, then opened [HOMMAGE] at the age of only 26. He is currently offering original French dishes that can be created only in Tokyo, in his hometown Asakusa.
荒井 昇Noboru Arai
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Restaurant Pavé
レストラン パヴェ
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- French,Italian/French / General / French / European
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大曲 哲也Tetsuya Omagari
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Based on French skills, Mr. Omagari shows off the deliciousness of Western and local food in Nagasaki.
He was born in 1978 in Nagasaki. A chef at Restaurant Pavé. In high school, he knew the fun and joy of cooking and aspired to be a professional. After graduating from cooking school, he started his career at Nagasaki Tokyu Hotel, the predecessor of ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Nagasaki Glover Hill. Focusing on French, he learned a wide range of skills in Western cuisine. In 2012, after renewing the current hotel and restaurant, he continued to study further and became his current position. He delivers a variety of Western food that everyone can enjoy, with sincere work.
大曲 哲也Tetsuya Omagari
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Benoit Kyoto
ブノワ 京都
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Bistro,Italian/French / French / Others / Wine
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秋田 秀樹Hideki Akita
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Mr. Akita creates new dishes based on French culinary techniques and the spirit of his master.
He was born in 1976 in Osaka. Inspired by the allure of French cuisine on a TV show, he aspired to become a chef and enrolled in Osaka Abeno Tsuji Culinary Institute. Deeply impressed by Mr. Bernard Loiseau at Kobe Kitano Hotel, he honed his skills at Le Meurice in Paris and Le Petit Nice Passedat in Marseille. Then, he was deeply influenced by Mr. Alain Ducasse when he was involved in the opening of MUNI Kyoto Alain Ducasse in 2020. In July 2023, he assumed the executive chef at Benoit Kyoto.
秋田 秀樹Hideki Akita
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Japanese Omakase Restaurant YOSAKURA
日本料理 世桜
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Beef Steak / Sushi
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安部 七波Nanami Abe
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Ms. Abe leaves her living proof by doing valuable work for the world and others.
She was born in 1994 in Nagasaki. With a high aspiration to contribute to world peace, she is now working in the kitchen of YOSAKURA to connect people worldwide through food. In addition to training at a culinary school and a kappo restaurant, she has also managed a membership ramen restaurant. When it comes to making guests smile, she spares no effort to consider even the most minor details, such as the selection of food ingredients and tableware. With warm and heartfelt customer service, she continues to contribute to the happiness of visitors today.
安部 七波Nanami Abe
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Sushiya Nobu
すしや宣
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Soba (noodles) / Sake
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皆川 宣央Nobuo Minagawa
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Experience and passion poured into each dish, an endless pursuit of Japanese beauty.
Mr. Minagawa was born in 1983 in Gunma. From an early age, he loved to create things with his own hands, and as he grew up, he became deeply fascinated with the artistry of Japanese cuisine. After eight years of training at a sushi restaurant, he worked at a Japanese cuisine and Unagi (eel) dishes restaurant for ten years, followed by two years honing his skills at a soba specialty restaurant. In 2022, he opened Sushiyab Nobu, offering an original course featuring a wide range of dishes, including sushi, Japanese cuisine, and soba.
皆川 宣央Nobuo Minagawa
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HANARÉ
HANARE
- Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa
- Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / General / French / General
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反町 世俊Seigon Sorimachi
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Mr. Sorimachi expresses inner art on plates through food.
He was born in 1981 in Shanghai. Started with Japanese cuisine, he trained extensively in Western, Italian, and French cuisine, and then spent six years abroad. After returning to Japan, he developed his own unique cuisine by fusing Yaeyama ingredients with techniques and seasonings from Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cuisines. As a result, he caught the attention of the hotel's executive chef, Mr. Hirata. He then became the chef of HANARÉ from its opening on June 1, 2022, to express Ryukyuan culture innovatively.
反町 世俊Seigon Sorimachi
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