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Sushi Kyu
鮨九
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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小野寺 晃彦ONODERA AKIHIKO
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With care, smiles and gratitude as our motto, our chef prepares food to meet the customers' needs.
Born in Sapporo on January 11th, 1975. After graduating from middle school, our chef began learning his craft at a variety of sushi restaurants. With this knowledge, he opened this store in July 2013. Paying close attention to a variety of his customers' needs, from age, to gender, to whether or not they drink alcohol, he prepares sushi, paying close attention to factors such as the size of the sushi and the amount of wasabi to use. Our master chef has spent a quarter of a century with sushi.
小野寺 晃彦ONODERA AKIHIKO
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Sushi Dai
寿司大
- Harumi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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漆原 訓URUSHIBARA SATOSHI
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Used to work at a Japanese restaurant. His honest and friendly characteristic is suitable for being a sushi chef.
He was born in Tokyo in 1972. After graduating from high school, he started his career as a Japanese chef at a Japanese restaurants in Kyoto. After working at three different Japanese restaurants in Kyoto in total, he also refined his skills at Hotel New Otani Osaka. When his father opened the sushi restaurant "Sushidai", it provided him with the motivation to become a sushi chef. After working at the lowest rungs of the restaurant for seven years, he now stands behind the counter as the restaurant manager. Managing a Tokyo-style sushi restaurant while creating a relaxed atmosphere with his uninhibited conversations with customers over the counter is his innate gift. Together with the taste of the food, this makes "Sushidai" an extremely popular restaurant.
漆原 訓URUSHIBARA SATOSHI
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AU GAMIN DE TOKIO
AU GAMIN DE TOKIO
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / French / Wine
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木下 威征KINOSHITA TAKEMASA
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With a base in French cuisine, this chef makes creative dishes that show off his own individuality.
Born in 1972. Graduates top of the class from Tsuji Culinary Institute and goes to France to study. There he works at a three-star restaurant and upon returning to Japan, he works at a hotel in Ikebukuro and enters AUX BACCHANALES. After 5 years of apprenticeship, he opens Mauresque with his partner. Later in 2008, he independently opens AU GAMIN DE TOKIO. Now he owns and runs 3 shops.
木下 威征KINOSHITA TAKEMASA
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Ramen Hachi
らあめん はち
- Ueda/Komoro/Saku, Nagano
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen (soy sauce-based pork broth ramen) / Tsukemen (noodles served separately from dip soup) / Abura-soba (soupless oiled ramen)
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内堀 順護UCHIBORI JUNGO
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Watching my mother run an izakaya inspired me to become a chef
Born in Nagano on March 10th, 1979. Some of his earliest memories are of watching his mother run her izakaya (Japanese pub-restaurant). As he grew up watching her work, at some point along the way he decided he wanted to work with food, too. After getting his nutritionist license, he got a job with the "Grubuoiru" company, and accumulated cooking experience. He now manages a branch of the Ramen Hachi chain. He's particular about his ingredients, and his carefully prepared ramen gains the place repeat customers from a wide range of age groups.
内堀 順護UCHIBORI JUNGO
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BACAR OKINAWA
BACAR OKINAWA（バカール オキナワ）
- Kokusai dori, Okinawa
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Pizza
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仲村 大輔NAKAMURA DAISUKE
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Smitten by the flavors of a famous restaurant, he sent them a letter requesting the chance to work with them
Born in 1977 in Okinawa, the authentic pizza he enjoyed during his time in Italy made a deep impression on him, so he got his start as a pizzaiolo. After returning to Japan, he was smitten by the flavors he encountered at Savoy (now Seirinkan) in Tokyo, so he sent a letter to the owner, Susumu Kakinuma, requesting an apprenticeship. After training for five years, he returned to his home of Okinawa to open BACAR OKINAWA. In addition to his restaurant, he also operates a food truck, introducing the deliciousness of pizza to many.
仲村 大輔NAKAMURA DAISUKE
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HOSHINOYA Tokyo Dining
星のや東京 ダイニング
- Otemachi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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浜田 統之Noriyuki Hamada
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Chef Hamada spreads'Nippon Cuisine' using his French techniques with Japanese natural ingredients.
He was born in 1975 in Tottori Prefecture. He started learning his Italian cooking skills from the age of 18, then entered the world of French cuisine at the age of 24. In 2005, he was the youngest to ever win first place at the Bocuse d'Or International Gastronomic Competition in Japan. In 2007, he became the executive chef at [Hotel Bleston Court] in Karuizawa. In 2013, as the first Japanese chef ever at the finals, he won 3rd place at the Bocuse d'Or Internationl Gastronomic Competition in France. Since July 2016, he has been working as the executive chef at the current [HOSHINOYA Tokyo].
浜田 統之Noriyuki Hamada
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Sushi Kanesaka
鮨かねさか
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi
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金坂 真次KANESAKA SHINJI
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We are energetic sushi craftsmen, always leading the race.
Born in Chiba prefecture, he single mindedly pursued baseball until graduating high school. After graduating culinary school, he began gaining experience at a local sushi restaurant. After gaining experience at well known stores in places like Ginza, he set up independently at age 28. Now, with 11 years of experience, he has expanded and even set up several branches overseas, and his restaurants have earned 2 stars in the Michelin Guide.
金坂 真次KANESAKA SHINJI
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Sazenka
茶禅華
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese / General
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川田 智也Tomoya Kawada
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He would like to express the wealth of Japan using Chinese techniques
He was born in 1982 in Tochigi. Ever since he can remember, he liked Sichuan cuisine such as tantanmen, mapo tofu and bon bon chicken, and he wrote "I will become a professional chef" in the yearbook of his kindergarten. He started working part-time at [Azabu Choko] in 2000 and became a full-time staff in 2002. He polished his skills for 10 years there. Then he started working for [Nihonryori RyuGin] to learn techniques to make the most out of Japanese ingredients. He participated setting up the Taiwan branch [Shoun RyuGin] as well. After coming back to Japan, he opened [Sazenka] in February 2017 after a preparatory period.
川田 智也Tomoya Kawada
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Ode
Ode
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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生井 祐介Yusuke Namai
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Taking an objective look at himself, Mr. Namai makes decisions on what he has to do now.
He was born in 1975 in Tokyo. At first, he wanted to enter the music field, but became fascinated with the cooking field while working at a French restaurant. In 2003, he entered [Restaurant J] which was in Omotesando in those days, then moved to Karuizawa with Chef Masahito Ueki in order to work at [Masaa's], where he learned about ingredients through experience. He succeeded this restaurant and changed the name into [Heureux], then worked there as an executive chef for 3 years. In 2012, he went back to Tokyo and took up the role of executive chef at [CHIC peut-être] in Hacchobori where he went on to earn one star. Then, he went in dependent in March 2017, and opened [Ode] in September of the same year.
生井 祐介Yusuke Namai
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Aoyama Spain Bar El Vuelo
青山スペインバル エル ヴエロ
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Steak / Mediterranean
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大竹 功悦OTAKE KOETSU
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Wanting to work in a job where one dish can make someone smile
Born in 1984 in Chiba. He worked to become a chef thinking, "I want to make people smile with the food I cook." After working at Aux Bacchanales and Ginza Candle, he came to Aoyama Spain Bar El Vuelo.
大竹 功悦OTAKE KOETSU
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Ginza Ishizuka
銀座 いしづか
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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石塚 規ISHIJIKA TADASHI
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Growing up watching his father and grandfather, who were both chefs, he naturally decided to enter the world of cooking.
Born March 23, 1976 in Tokyo, he grew up watching his father and grandfather, who were both chefs, and naturally became interested in cooking. Stepping without hesitation into the world of cuisine, he began his training at Kioicho's Fukudaya. He later deepened his knowledge at restaurants like Waketokuyama and Banrekiryukodo, making a heartfelt study of Japanese cuisine and was even reviewed in an international cooking magazine. In his 20th year as a chef, he opened [Ginza Ishizuka], where he can now be found.
石塚 規ISHIJIKA TADASHI
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La Coccola
La coccola （外苑前 イタリアン ラコッコラ）
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / General
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園田 洋平SONODAYOHEI
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Distinctive, constantly innovative Italian cuisine.
After graduating from culinary school, he first spent time at Piatt in Funabashi, then at Granata, and at ASO, followed by further training at a Japanese restaurant and a dining bar. Widening the breadth of cuisine, in 2010 he opened La coccola to establish his own cuisine.
園田 洋平SONODAYOHEI
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Haru Dining
HARU DINING
- Kayabacho, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / French / Italian
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坊坂 康治BOSAKA YASUHARU
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The pleasure I felt when someone appreciated my cooking became the reason.
I have loved cooking from the start, said the chef. He started focusing on cooking and trained at the restaurant in the Palace Hotel. After that he retained his training in various genres at various places. At present, his culinary skill combines French and Italian cuisine.
坊坂 康治BOSAKA YASUHARU
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Fujimura
藤むら
- Fukushima Station, Fukushima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot) / Local Sake
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矢吹 光央YABUKI MITSUO
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Our chef wanted to understand the complex flavors of sake
Born in 1978 in Fukushima Prefecture. He works as chef at the restaurant Kamameshi Fujimura, run by his father. Three years ago he and his wife acquired formal certification as sake tasting experts, and they've been visiting sake breweries ever since, selecting the most delicious offerings for tasting at their restaurant.
矢吹 光央YABUKI MITSUO
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Gyutan Sumiyaki Rikyu Izumichuo
牛たん炭焼利久 泉中央店
- Izumi-Chuo, Miyagi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Gyutan (beef tongue) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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若生博利WAKOHIROTOSHI
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15 Years Uninterruptedly at Rikyu
He often ate at Rikyu with his family up through his student days. Attracted by the restaurant's appeal, he joined Rikyu with the hope of becoming a chef. Since then he has been polishing his skills uninterruptedly at Rikyu, becoming a true veteran chef.
若生博利WAKOHIROTOSHI
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Roppakuya KADO
Roppakuya KADO
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / General / Wine
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山口 将吾YAMAGUCHI SHOGO
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After seeing the smiles of people leaving restaurants, he set out to become a chef.
Now, as he is in a position to provide customers with food, he feels it's all worth it when he hears customers exclaiming that the food is delicious.
山口 将吾YAMAGUCHI SHOGO
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Spiedino Fuggi
スピエディーノ フッジ
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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藤田 知宏FUJITA TOMOHIRO
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Our inspiration was French cuisine, but we are also inspired by Italian cuisine.
He gained experience working at a hotel and restaurant in the city. During that time he was also given a job as a chef. At first, he started out doing French cuisine, and then he fell in love with Italian cuisine and opened Fujji, where he is currently based.
藤田 知宏FUJITA TOMOHIRO
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Wine & Food Argento
WINE＆FOOD ARGENTO
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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大野 修ONO OSAMU
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Introduced to the world of Italian cuisine through a part-time job during his time in university.
While in university, he worked part-time serving customers at a local famous Italian restaurant. There he learned the depth and charm of Italian cuisine, which is said to be the model for French cuisine, and he decided to work at the restaurant full-time. Since then, he has gained experience at several other Italian restaurants, and he is currently running Wine and Food Argento as manager and chef.
大野 修ONO OSAMU
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Rihga Royal Gran Okinawa Dining 19
リーガロイヤルグラン沖縄 Dining 19 (ナインティーン)
- Okinawa Prefectural Office, Okinawa
- General,Western / General
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城間 功Isamu Shiroma
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Helping his mother motivated him to become a chef
He got interested in cooking when he was helping his mother in the kitchen. Since then he had always wanted to be a chef, so he enrolled Ryukyu Culinary Institute to acquire special knowledges. He began to work at an old-established hotel in Okinawa, where he improved his cuilnary skills in western-style banquet dishes. When the hotel group opened a new hotel, he helped them out with his experienced skills, and they still ask him to cover peak periods often. Plenty of other chefs inspired his culinary creativity. The original multi-course chef's choice meals has gained a high reputation. He was appointed as the executive chef of Rihga Royal Gran Okinawa in May 2017.
城間 功Isamu Shiroma
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MOELLEUSE
モワルーズ
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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田中 義和TANAKA YOSHIKAZU
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With a respect to tradition, the chef cooks French dishes cheerfully
Born on November 16, 1976 in Kanazawa, the chef went to "Kanazawa New Grand Hotel" where he works for two years after graduating from a local culinary school. After working at several restaurants for three years in the city's outskirts, the chef goes to study in France. In France, the chef works in Paris, Bordeaux and five to six other places for three and a half years. Before coming back to Japan, he spends half a year in England. Back in Japan, the chef works at various French restaurants and bakeries before moving to Tokyo where he starts working as head chef in a number of restaurants. In 2010, he opened his own restaurant, "MOELLEUSE."
田中 義和TANAKA YOSHIKAZU
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