1 - 20 of 30 chefs
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Hikizan
引算
- Nagarekawa/Yagembori, Hiroshima
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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青木 伸一Shinichi Aoki
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Mr. Aoki delivers the best Japanese cuisine with his "Hikizan (subtraction)" cooking style, in which the deliciousness of seasonal ingredients shines through.
He was born in 1975 in Hiroshima. The owner of Hikizan. After training at a major restaurant in Hiroshima-shi, he produced a sake izakaya, Kokoroya, in Otemachi, the same city, and developed it into a popular restaurant. While cooking dishes that go well with alcohol, he realized the depth of Japanese cuisine again, so he honed his skills in authentic Japanese cuisine. In 2014, he gained the management rights of Kokoroya and became independent. As he operated the restaurant, he prepared to open a Japanese restaurant, and in April 2020, he opened his current restaurant. He entertains guests from Japan and abroad with seasonal Japanese cuisine that is skillfully prepared with the best of ingredients.
青木 伸一Shinichi Aoki
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Cafe Sou Hiroshima Miyajimaguchi Branch
Cafe 蒼 広島宮島口店
- Hatsukaichi/Otake, Hiroshima
- Pancake,Cafe/Sweets / Cake / Parfait / Others
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北川 由Yu Kitagawa
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Ms. Kitagawa is a reliable manager who takes a multi-faceted role from the kitchen to the hall.
She was born in 1997 in Yamaguchi. As her first challenge in the restaurant industry, she trained at the headquarters and joined the operation of Cafe Sou Hiroshima Miyajimaguchi Branch as an opening staff member from the launch in 2022. While she has a gentle and calm personality, she shows her dependability in the store's management. She is active in multiple roles, from the kitchen to the hall, and currently plays a leadership role as the store manager. She will also use her experience in a new restaurant scheduled to open soon.
北川 由Yu Kitagawa
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Steak AOHIGE
ステーキ青ひげ
- Hondori/Tatemachi, Hiroshima
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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谷 太輔Daisuke Tani
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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
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Okonomiyaki Matochan
お好み焼まとちゃん
- Miyajima, Hiroshima
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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的場 佳織Kaoru Matoba
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Mr. Matoba wants the restaurant to be where you can feel free to return anytime.
He was born in 1986 in Hiroshima. It was when his father-in-law opened Okonomiyaki Matochan that he became involved in okonomiyaki. He started helping out in the family business in 2016, and since 2017, he has been a second-generation restaurant owner. He tirelessly works to develop new menu items and improve his services.
的場 佳織Kaoru Matoba
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Niku-ryori Zushio
肉料理 Zushio
- Fukuyama/Fuchu, Hiroshima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Steak / Wine
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大橋 一志Kazushi Ohashi
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Mr. Ohashi is a chef who attracts many people with his skillful technique to offer the best ingredients.
He was born in 1978 in Hiroshima. He started his chef career at an Italian restaurant in Osaka. After that, he experienced Japanese cuisine, kaiseki cuisine, and charcoal grilling for seven years in Hiroshima and came across teppan cuisine. After studying teppan cuisine for nine years, he opened Zushio in Fukuyama, Hiroshima. His motto is to provide the best food at the most reasonable price possible. Some ingredients are offered at less than half the typical restaurant prices, showing Mr. Ohashi's strong enthusiasm.
大橋 一志Kazushi Ohashi
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Hiroshimagyu A5 to Meibutsu Tan Yakiniku Horumon Nikucho
広島牛A5と名物タン 焼肉ホルモン にくちょ
- Hiroshima Station/MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium, Hiroshima
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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Sushi Yakushidou
鮨やくしどう
- Onomichi, Hiroshima
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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有田 秀一郎Syuichi Arita
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Mr. Arita wants to convey the appeal of Edomae Sushi, which gives a sense of Japan's culinary culture.
He was born in Tokyo. Growing up watching his father, a sushi chef, he learned the essence of Edomae sushi and decided that he would follow the same path in the future. He trained at a sushi restaurant after working in the field of music, as he wanted to do what he loved to do and then pursue his career without any regrets. Currently, he is working at Sushi Yakushidou, which opened in April 2022. His carefully prepared nigiri (hand-formed sushi) attracts many guests.
有田 秀一郎Syuichi Arita
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Kani Ryori Kanetsuna
かに料理 かね綱
- Saijo/Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Crab / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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兼綱 尚徳Hisanori Kanetsuna
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Mr. Kanetsuna values the importance of the relationship with people every day, serving the finest crab dishes.
He was born in 1960 in Hiroshima. Started his career as a crab chef at Kani Doraku in Osaka. After honing his skills for over 20 years, he returned to his hometown of Hiroshima. After that, he worked hard to have his own restaurant and opened Kanetsuna in 2000 as the owner. With a keen eye for selecting crabs and a proven skill honed over many years specializing in crab dishes, he invites visitors to enjoy a moment of bliss.
兼綱 尚徳Hisanori Kanetsuna
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Tempura Suehiro
天麸羅 すえ廣
- Namikidori/Fukuromachi/Nakamachi, Hiroshima
- Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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黒口 淳史Atsushi Kuroguchi
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Tradition is a series of innovations. Mr. Kuroguchi colors the new Tempura scene with the honed skills.
He was born in 1983 in Hiroshima. His interest in cooking began at an early age. While working part-time at a restaurant, he was fascinated by the smiles on people's faces that delicious food brings and decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After graduating from a cooking school, he got a job at a major hotel in Osaka. He learned and honed his cooking skills from all over the world at restaurants and wedding dishes. After returning to his hometown of Hiroshima, he served as the head chef at the restaurant for many years, mastered traditional skills and tastes, and went to the world of Tempura. He has a free spirit and fries the food at its best by determining the flavor and moisture of each ingredient, which he has thoroughly examined.
黒口 淳史Atsushi Kuroguchi
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hiroto
hiroto
- Komachi/Jizodori, Hiroshima
- French,Italian/French / French
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廣戸 良幸Yoshiyuki Hiroto
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He apprenticed at the prestigious restaurants in Tokyo and England.
Born in 1975 in Shimane Prefecture. His desire "I don't want to be an office worker" made him to choose a culinary career path when he was a senior high school student. After graduating from a culinary school, he worked at [Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima] for 5 years, then moved to Tokyo with a support of acquaintance, and entered [The Georgian Club], a renowned French restaurant in Nishiazabu which is closed now. Later, he worked at [Park Hyatt Tokyo], an exclusive restaurant in Roppongi and at a two stars restaurant in England to build up further experience. In 2005, he opened [hiroto], that received a one star rating in Hirooshima restaurant guide.
廣戸 良幸Yoshiyuki Hiroto
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AOHIGE Main Branch
青ひげ本店
- Hatchobori/Noboricho/Hakushima, Hiroshima
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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岸井 拓也Takuya Kishii
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Working without cutting corners, Mr. Kishii ensures that every guest leaves the restaurant with a smile on their face.
He was born in 1991 in Hiroshima. Experienced working in a restaurant as a part-time job when he was a student. After graduating from college, he entered the business world as a salesperson but found it difficult to forget the fascination he had experienced in the restaurant business. So, he joined Steak AOHIGE to pursue his career in the restaurant business again. Since the opening of AOHIGE Main Branch, he has been deeply involved in managing the restaurant in the manager position. He strives for the moment guests leave the restaurant with a smile through his uncompromising work in food and service.
岸井 拓也Takuya Kishii
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Miyajimazushi Maimon
宮島鮨まいもん
- Hatsukaichi/Otake, Hiroshima
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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原田直幸Naoyuki Harada
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Mr. Harada offers a "luxurious time" with the finest ingredients.
He was born in 1994 in Hiroshima. After graduating from culinary school, he worked for the world-famous "Al che-cciano", an Italian restaurant group. He returned to Hiroshima in 2015 with the opening of Miyajima Bocca Al-che-cciano, the predecessor of Miyajimazushi Maimon. He worked as a sous chef and manager at the restaurant. When it closed, he went to Kanazawa to learn sushi. In 2020, he was appointed as manager with the opening of Miyajimazushi Maimon. He pursues genre-defying deliciousness with the techniques he has gained in Italian cuisine and sommelier knowledge.
原田直幸Naoyuki Harada
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Kappo Hakutaka
割烹 白鷹
- Nagarekawa/Yagembori, Hiroshima
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Cookshop
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河口 洋平Yohei Kawaguchi
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He succeeded his family business as he found in Tokyo that working at a kitchen counter was fun and made him happy.
Born in 1975 in Hiroshima Prefecture. His grandmother is the founder of [Hakutaka]. As the restaurant was a part of his daily life since he was small, naturally he decided to be a chef. He went up to Tokyo after graduating from high school and had training at [Tsuyama], a kappo (traditional Japanese) restaurant in Akasaka for about 5 years, then worked as an opening staff at a Japanese restaurant in Roppongi. In Tokyo, he learned cooking techniques and realized that it was fun working as a chef at a kitchen counter. He went back to his hometown and worked at [Hakutaka] run by his family, and became the 3rd generation at the age of 28.
河口 洋平Yohei Kawaguchi
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Steak Kaiseki Miyako Kasuga
ステーキ懐石 都春日
- Fukuyama/Fuchu, Hiroshima
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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柳原 隆司Takashi Yanagihara
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Mr. Yanagihara warmly welcomes guests with his wealth of experience and thoughtful attention to detail.
He joined Steak Kaiseki Miyako Kasuga in 1999. Having studied a wide range of genres, such as Western cuisine and teppanyaki, he gained a wealth of experience. Currently, he serves many guests as head chef and produces blissful moments filled with deliciousness and comfort. He welcomes guests with his skill in bringing out the best of the ingredients and his elegance in directly delivering the deliciousness of the food.
柳原 隆司Takashi Yanagihara
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GARDEN HOUSE HIROSHIMA
GARDEN HOUSE HIROSHIMA
- Kamiyacho/Motomachi, Hiroshima
- Italian,Italian/French / Pizza / Beer / Steak
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橋本 真吾Shingo Hashimoto
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A chef who is particular about ingredients and brings out the best of them through simple cooking.
Mr. Hashimoto was born in 1983 in Hiroshima. His love of eating led him to a culinary career, and he became a chef at 24. After studying at Italian and French restaurants in Tokyo, he opened GARDEN HOUSE HIROSHIMA in August 2024. He is especially good at cooking with vegetables and is particular about using high-quality ingredients. Desiring to serve dishes that make the most of the ingredients' flavor, such as fresh local vegetables and seafood, he is a chef who creates simple but meticulously prepared dishes.
橋本 真吾Shingo Hashimoto
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Sushi Hiroshima Ajiroya Main Branch
鮨広島 あじろや 本店
- Hiroshima Station/MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium, Hiroshima
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General / Sushi
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平田 成昭Nariaki Hirata
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A childhood dream led Mr. Hirata to the culinary arts.
Mr. Hirata was born in 1974 in Onomichi city. Gained an admiration for the life of a chef after his parents brought him to Japanese-style restaurants as a child. After graduating from a specialist culinary school, he has continued to forge forwards on the path of sushi until the present day. In January 2017, he started working at the newly-opened "Sushi Hiroshima Ajiroya". He displays his well-honed sushi-making skills in front of the counter every day.
平田 成昭Nariaki Hirata
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Shabu-Shabu Dining Hanakoji
しゃぶしゃぶDining花小路
- Nishi-ku/Yokokawa, Hiroshima
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / General
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中嶋 範行Noriyuki Nakajima
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He wants to be a chef cooking wholeheartedly.
He was born in 1956 in Okayama prefecture. When he was a student, he did not think to be a chef. Even after graduating from a university, he did not enter the restaurant field. However, his turning point came suddenly, when he started helping a small restaurant run by his mother, and found that cooking was fun. He improved his skills especially for meat, then opened [Shabu-Shabu Dining Hanakoji] in February 2013. He is currently working as a chef and manager.
中嶋 範行Noriyuki Nakajima
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Denko-Sekka Ekimae-Hiroba branch
電光石火 駅前ひろば店
- Hiroshima Station/MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium, Hiroshima
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Beer
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田中 匡Kyo Tanaka
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Have his delicious [okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake)] and be cheerful!
He was born in 1983 in Hiroshima. When he was a student, he had a part time job at a restaurant where he realized that cooking and service was fun for him. Through the recommendation of the owner of the restaurant, he decided to be a chef and started full-scale training. He still remembers how happy he was when he mastered the professional level [okonomiyaki] after a long training. The training took a long time, however he was able to learn the deepness of the teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) and okonomiyaki foods. Strongly wishing to cook more delicious food, he is currently working actively as the master chef.
田中 匡Kyo Tanaka
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Hanbe Garden
庭園と料亭 半べえ
- Minami-ku/Ujina, Hiroshima
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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川村 満Mitsuru Kawamura
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He makes people smile with his gorgeous and beautiful kaiseki (traditional Japanese course) cuisine, bringing out the original tastes of carefully-selected ingredients.
He was born in 1963 in Hiroshima prefecture. As he wanted a professional skill on something, he chose to enter the cooking field. After having training at Hanbe Garden for about 10 years, he worked at various restaurant as the master chef, then returned to Hanbe Garden as the executive chef. With the motto [local production for local consumption], he fascinates many people with his beautiful kaiseki (traditional Japanese) cuisine using an abundance of ingredients directly sent from local farms.
川村 満Mitsuru Kawamura
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Micchan So-honten Hatchobori Branch
みっちゃん総本店 八丁堀店
- Hatchobori/Noboricho/Hakushima, Hiroshima
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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浜田 博Hiroshi Hamada
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His inspiration to become a chef came after catching a glimpse of his friend working at an okonomiyaki (savory pancake) shop
He was born in April of 1970 in Hiroshima Prefecture. His love of food extends back to his childhood when he used to frequent okonomiyaki shops around his neighborhood. A friend of his at the time was training at "Mitchan So-honten", which inspired him to go off and do the same thing. He devoted himself to perfecting his skills in okonomiyaki and then took on his current role as a manager at "Mitchan So-honten Hatchobori Branch", which is now the main branch. He works hard every day to preserve the restaurant’s culinary traditions and makes sure that each and every okonomiyaki is carefully prepared for customers, many of whom travel long distances to eat there.
浜田 博Hiroshi Hamada
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