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Gyu-sho Ogata
牛匠おがた
- Oshu, Iwate
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Nabe (hot pot) / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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皆川 剛之Takeyuki Minakawa
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He would like to pass down what impressed him to the next generation.
He was impressed by meals he had at family eat out, which inspired him to become a professional chef. After his training at French restaurant in a Hotel, he received further training at another French restaurant in Tokyo. He has worked at [Gyu-sho Ogata] since 2012. His philosophy is only serving customers with dishes which he is certain to be the best. He works hard at the restaurant every day.
皆川 剛之Takeyuki Minakawa
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Hot Sand Senmonten OHANABATAKE Gion Branch
ホットサンド専門店 'OHANABATAKE 祇園店
- Gion, Kyoto
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Sandwich / Fresh Juice
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長谷川 宜弘Yoshihiro Hasegawa
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From a kitchen car to the world! An owner who expands the circle of smiles.
Mr. Hasegawa is a representative of the OHANABATAKE Group. In 2017, with just one kitchen car, he started selling "beef sandwiches" as the only menu item. It had grown so popular that there was a line every time and an hour-long wait. He incorporates a variety of ideas from a keen perspective in order to share with the world from the Kansai region. He develops all menu ideas, and only satisfying items are offered. The carefully calculated deliciousness and satisfaction bring smiles like flowers to the faces of visitors.
長谷川 宜弘Yoshihiro Hasegawa
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Yakitori only Restaurant Sakuraya
焼鳥専門店さくら屋
- Miki/Ono, Hyogo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Chicken / Nabe (hot pot) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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竹内 浩司TAKEUCHI KOJI
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Our local chef takes pride in seeing not only his restaurant but the people of the area flourish
Born in 1975, a native of Kato city in Hyogo prefecture. A part-time job as a dishwasher gave him his start in the industry, and by the age of 18 he aspired to become a chef. While training up his skills at Japanese and pub cuisine, he also built up experience as a skilled manager and staff supervisor. Although by that point he was able to compete with the best of chefs, he decided to move back to Hyogo and open his own restaurant. As of August 2013 he became our head chef here at Restaurant Sakuraya.
竹内 浩司TAKEUCHI KOJI
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Sushi Kapppo Otanko Funabashi Branch
寿司割烹 御旦孤 船橋店
- Funabashi, Chiba
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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市川 正ICHIKAWA TADASHI
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Watching the TV drama "Zenryuaku Ofukurosama" inspired him to become a chef.
He was born in 1961, in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture. He was inspired to work in Fukagawa after watching the TV show "Zenryaku Ofukurosama", getting his start at a sushi shop there called "Uogashi" at the age of 16. After six years he traveled to the USA. There he spent a year working for "Hatsuhana" in New York City. When he returned to Japan, his mentor Okuchi invited him to come work for us at "Otanko." His personality might be stoic, but he has deep feelings toward his art, and he's been a chef here for 10 years now. He's made numerous TV appearances over the years, including a stint on Fuji TV's "Nonstop!".
市川 正ICHIKAWA TADASHI
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SAYS FARM
SAYS FARM
- Himi, Toyama
- Italian,Italian/French / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / French / Cake
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渡邉 隆二Ryuji Watanabe
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Entered the cooking field at the age of 25.
After working at popular restaurants in Ginza and Shibuya, he accumulated further training at a restaurant in Napa Valley, California, USA and a restaurant with the stars in Helsinki, Finland. Then he encountered [SAYS FARM] that sticks to using local ingredients to combine and arrange, and became their head chef in 2016. Currently he is serving Italian-based dishes, but created using his own sensibility.
渡邉 隆二Ryuji Watanabe
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Toyonaka Sakurae
とよなか桜会
- Toyonaka, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Cookshop
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満田 健児Kenji Mitsuda
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His cherishes originality and develops one-of-a-kind flavors that cannot be found anywhere else
He was born in 1969 and grew up in Shizuoka Prefecture. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute he wanted to zero in on a culinary specialty, so he decided to start training at a washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) restaurant. At this 2-star restaurant he was able to study washoku cuisine and learn about its unique presentation style. He then went on to develop his skill set even further at Rihga Royal Hotel before moving on to open "Toyonaka Sakurae".
満田 健児Kenji Mitsuda
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CAFE AUX BACCHANALES
カフェ オーバカナル
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Omurice (omelet rice) / Steak / Others
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宮原 里紗Risa Miyahara
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Ms. Miyahara wants to work where she can confidently say she loves both the food and the atmosphere.
She was born in 1995 in Fukuoka. Chose to work in a restaurant since I like to meet people as well as cook. Attracted by the stylish interior, she joined the company that operates "CAFE AUX BACCHANALES" in 2013. Within 10 years, she studied at affiliated restaurants and progressed to the manager position. From August 2023, she has been working as the manager of CAFE AUX BACCHANALES, which opened in JR Hakata City. She pays attention to making her guests feel comfortable while also focusing on training employees.
宮原 里紗Risa Miyahara
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CUCINA HIRATA
クチーナ ヒラタ
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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町田 武十MACHIDA TAKEJU
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Offering a comfortable space where you can delicious Italian
He was born in Nagano in 1977. He grew up standing behind his mother engaged in a cooking job and aimed to be a chef. He learned Italian cuisine at Osaka Abenotsuji Vocational School for becoming a licensed cook. After graduating, he joined Cucina Hirata. He trained then under the supervision of his predecessor, Mr. Masaru Hirata, for 13 years. He assumed the owner-cum-chef 5 years ago.
町田 武十MACHIDA TAKEJU
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Umaya JR Hakata City Branch
うまやJR博多シティ店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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?田 真太Shinta Takata
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He entered the restaurant field with no knowledge, but it has become his true vocation without knowing.
He was born in 1975 in Nagasaki prefecture. After working at [Teraoka] which is an old-established traditional Japanese restaurant, and [Choei Sushi] in Hakata, he became the master chef at [Umaya JR HAKATA CITY branch] in 2011. When he graduated from school, he did not know what he wanted to do and entered the restaurant field through the introduction of his acquaintance. He improved his original good cooking sense in the fields of Japanese cuisine and sushi and has actively worked for many years. Now he enjoy his life as a chef and this restaurant job along with his interest for enjoying sake.
?田 真太Shinta Takata
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Malebranch Kyoto Tower Sando branch
マールブランシュ 京都タワーサンド店
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Sweets,Cafe/Sweets / Ice Cream / Others
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宮崎 靖子Yasuko Miyazaki
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Became a pastry chef by being influenced by her father who is a chef, and mother who is dexterous!
She was born in 1980 in Kyoto. She has been influenced by her father who is a chef and mother who has been dexterous since she was very young. She decided to learn the fundamental skills to make cakes and become a pastry chef. After graduating from a confectionery school, she had training at [Chez la Mer], a popular confectionery shop in Kyoto, then started working at [Malebranche Kyoto Kitayama main branch] as a pastry chef. Showing outstanding talent, she is currently working hard to create [authentic] local confectionery from Kyoto.
宮崎 靖子Yasuko Miyazaki
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Pizzeria Bar ARICCIA
ピッツェリア バール アリッチャ
- Yomitan/Chatan, Okinawa
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Pasta
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Thomas PuglieseThomas Pugliese
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He loved the local cuisine cooked by his mother.
He was born in 1982 in Italy. He got interested in cooking as he liked the local cuisine cooked by his mother in Italy when he was a child. After graduating from school, he improved his cooking skills at a restaurant in Italy, then came to Japan in 2007. He encountered the owner of the current restaurant while accumulating experience at a renowned Italian restaurant in Tokyo. In 2015, he made a decision to open a new restaurant with the owner and opened [Pizzeria Bar ARICCIA].
Thomas PuglieseThomas Pugliese
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Yakiniku HINOE
焼肉HINOE
- Hatchobori, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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深瀬 宏宣Hironobu Fukase
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The master chef is a BBQ expert and expected a lot by the [Magician of Meat].
He was interested in cooking since he was a child, and entered an old-established rotisserie. For a long time he accumulated trainings at various BBQ restaurants to be a BBQ expert. He trained hard to obtain the skills to cook meat and a great sense for selecting meat, then met Mr. Matsumoto of [Yakiniku AJIMI], who was also called [Magician of Meat]. Thanks to this encounter, he finally mastered the meat by learning the BBQ in Yakiniku AJIMI way. In 2015, he was chosen as the master chef of [Yakiniku AJIMI] . He has a good reputation not only for his BBQ skills but also for a variety of side menu and restaurant staff meal.
深瀬 宏宣Hironobu Fukase
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Sushi Urayama Main branch
鮨うら山 本店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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小山 和隆Kazutaka Koyama
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Mr. Koyama wishes for many people to taste the deliciousness of Hokuriku sushi (sushi developed in the Hokuriku region).
He was born in 1975. He welcomes guests every day, hoping that many people taste the deliciousness of Hokuriku sushi. He is leading busy days to ensure guests can enjoy the seasonal flavors of the Hokuriku region.
小山 和隆Kazutaka Koyama
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Torikadoya
鳥かど家
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Chicken / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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鈴木 徹雄SUZUKI TETSUO
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I'm the third generation since my grandfather founded this restaurant. From here on out, I will protect this legacy of flavor.
Starting with his grandfather, he is the third generation. He started helping at the restaurant since he was in high school. At first, he would only deliver food, but around when he turned eighteen, his father and brother began to teach me how to cook. Now, he preserves this legacy of flavor with my brothers.
鈴木 徹雄SUZUKI TETSUO
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Teppanyaki Nakano
鉄板焼なか乃
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine / Sake
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戸次 禎範Yoshinori Bekki
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Taking advantage of his experience with Western cuisine, he pays close attention to food arrangement and color
After graduating from college, he began working at a hotel. After that, he acquired experience working in a teppanyaki (griddle-cooked food) restaurant before becoming the head-chef of “Teppanyaki Nakano” in July of 2012.
戸次 禎範Yoshinori Bekki
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Aroma Fresca Nagoya
アロマフレスカ名古屋
- Sakae, Aichi
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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飯尾 大輔Daisuke Iio
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A chef who combines ingredients' flavors in a masterly way to bring out the finest flavors.
Born in 1979, Mr. Iio grew up in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and was influenced by his cooking-loving grandmother to go into the culinary world. He explains that taste, surprise, and stirring deep emotions are the things he thinks about while he is cooking. With his masterly skill, he has delighted many customers who visit his restaurant.
飯尾 大輔Daisuke Iio
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Yakiniku Okuu Fujisawa branch
焼肉おくう藤沢店
- Enoshima/Kugenuma, Kanagawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Shochu
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木村 隆二Ryuji Kimura
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Applying skills honed in hotels and robata (fireside-cooking) restaurants to yakiniku (Japanese BBQ).
Chef Kimura was born in 1965 in Kanagawa Prefecture. The influence of his chef father made him naturally want to follow his footsteps in the restaurant world. He worked at restaurants including the Luke Plaza Hotel in Nagasaki and high end robata restaurant Inakaya in Tokyo before joining Okuu in 2011. It was the first time in his career working at a yakiniku restaurant, but the technique and expertise he fostered elsewhere were an advantage in his pursuit of meat knowledge. He currently manages the kitchen at the Fujisawa branch.
木村 隆二Ryuji Kimura
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KYOTO TOWER SANDO BAR
KYOTO TOWER SANDO バル
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Standing Bar,Bars (pubs) / Local Sake
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本川 無為Mui Honkawa
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He wanted to work to please people.
He was born in 1991 in Wakkanai, Hokkaido. He spent his childhood in Mexico and graduated from Liceo Mexicano Japones. Then he entered Ryukoku University to learn Buddhism in the department of Shin Buddhism, Ryukoku University, and started to think strongly about having a job to please people. In 2014, he entered icon Corporation and accumulated experiences at Komakura Umeda Hankyu Higashi Dori branch and Gokigen-Ebisu Oumi Hachiman Station branch. In 2017, he started working as the master chef at [KYOTO TOWER SANDO BAR].
本川 無為Mui Honkawa
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French Restaurant Bon Vivant
フランス料理 ボンヴィヴァン
- Ise, Mie
- French,Italian/French / French
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河瀬 毅Takeshi Kawase
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For over 30 years, he has pursued Ise-style French cuisine, working steadfastly out of his hometown
Born in 1954 in Mie Prefecture, he left college to get his cooking career started by serving as an apprentice at a Western-style restaurant. In 1979 he moved to Tokyo to train. In 1983, he set out on his own to open Bon Vivant back in his hometown of Ise. He started out with a restaurant specializing in home-style French cooking and then took on traditional French cuisine as well before moving on to his current location in 1997. He has shown his dedication to promoting Ise French cuisine by establishing multiple restaurants in his local prefecture as well as in the city of Ise.
河瀬 毅Takeshi Kawase
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Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze
ステーキ・海鮮 鉄板焼 北風
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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荒谷 利幸Toshiyuki Araya
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As a chef, he is making the most of the customer service skills he learnt at a hotel
Chef Araya was born on May 18th, 1974 and is from Yakumo town in Futami-gun, Hokkaido. He studied customer service at the Sapporo Grand Hotel, making use of this experience while training at a famous teppanyaki (grilled on hottplate) restaurant in Sapporo city. He has more than 17 years of experience as a chef, and now shows his skills at Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze.
荒谷 利幸Toshiyuki Araya
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