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BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE TOKYO GARDEN TERRACE KIOICHO
BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE TOKYO GARDEN TERRACE KIOICHO
- Nagatacho, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / American / General
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一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya
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A chef who trained in Canada for ten years thoroughly pursues European cuisine.
Mr. Ichinomiya was born in 1971 in Akita. As a child, he admired chefs he saw on TV and aspired to pursue a career in cooking. To grasp the essence of European flavors, he dedicated himself to thoroughly understanding Western cuisine, even excluding traditional Japanese seasonings from his personal life. During his ten years living in Canada, he honed his skills at several restaurants, including a steak house, and also gained management experience in franchise operations. He believes that assembling a dish is like working in four dimensions, and he cooks with respect not only for the taste but also for the country's unique culture.
一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya
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MUSIUM
MUSIUM
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Cocktail / Whisky
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梶原 威志Takeshi Kajiwara
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Mr. Kajiwara is a bartender with various faces, offering conversation and drinks unique to the bar.
He was born in 1972 in Oita. While studying design at university, he began working part-time as a bartender. After graduation, he worked as an art director but also continued to hone his skills as a bartender, obtaining "Whiskey Professional" certification as a "Whiskey Connoisseur." He has diverse backgrounds, such as organizing his own band with deep knowledge of music. With a three-way approach featuring drinks, art, and music, he entertains guests who visit the bar.
梶原 威志Takeshi Kajiwara
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shirohacha koshitsu annex
四六八ちゃ個室別館
- Toyama Station, Toyama
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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河上 卓博Takuhiro Kawakami
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Mr. Kawakami believes that the word "delicious" is fundamental for chefs and businesses.
He was born in 1975 in Toyama. His love of food since childhood led him into a cooking career. In Toyama, blessed with food, he was trained at two restaurants, including a Japanese kappo cuisine restaurant, then became independent. In February 2020, he opened a new restaurant [shirohacha koshitsu annex] as a manager. He has been paying special attention to the delicate balance of Japanese cuisine and the needs of guests while polishing his skills. He says the fundamental thing to being a chef is to hear the words "delicious" and "would like to come back," and that is a motto for running a business.
河上 卓博Takuhiro Kawakami
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Japanese Cuisine RAKUSEIAN
日本料理 楽精庵
- Atami, Shizuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Wine / Sake
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神山 亮Ryo Kamiyama
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Mr. Kamiyama's all efforts are for the smiles of guests. He is a cook who takes genuine care of every process.
Mr. Ryo Kamiyama was born in 1978 in Okinawa. He was thinking of acquiring practical skills during his junior high school years, then saw a TV show about a chef that inspired him to be it to make people happy. So, he went to a cooking college and trained in Osaka hotels and Japanese restaurants. In 2017, He became head chef at ATAMI KAIHOUROU, a luxury hotel, and also supervises the menu at its restaurant RAKUSEIAN. He has never compromised on all aspects of providing guests with food, such as plating, selection of ingredients, and dishes.
神山 亮Ryo Kamiyama
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Sushi Gyoten
鮨行天
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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行天 健二Kenji Gyoten
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Born in a family running a sushi restaurant, he finally decided to make a living from sushi.
He was born in 1982 in Yamaguchi. Sushi was a part of his life since he was small, as his grandfather was a sushi chef. But he was not sure if a sushi chef was the right occupation for him, so at the age of 18 he had a trip to New Zealand to find himself. After making the final decision to make a living from sushi, at the age of 21 he started training at a renowned restaurant in Tokyo. In 2009, he opened a restaurant in his hometown, Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi. In 2012, the restaurant was relocated to Fukuoka. In 2014, the restaurant won 3 stars which was given to only 2 restaurants including his one.
行天 健二Kenji Gyoten
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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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Yummy
八味 〜yummy〜
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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平野 信英Nobuhide Hirano
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With over 40 years of experience as a chef, Mr. Hirano offers dishes that fascinate both the palate and the mind.
He was born in 1964 in Tokyo. Starting his culinary career in his teens, he opened a teppanyaki restaurant, Doremi, in Kameido in 1988. It quickly gained popularity and expanded branches in Ginza and Nihonbashi. He has also been active in television and magazines and has won the TV Tokyo program "TV Champion." In 2012, he opened a Hawaiian restaurant, No Reservations, in Ningyocho. In July 2024, he newly opened Yummy in Roppongi. Utilizing his experience and skills as a chef over 40 years, he delivers dishes with heart and soul.
平野 信英Nobuhide Hirano
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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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Yakiniku Kokon
焼肉古今
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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馬場 祐次Yuji Baba
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Pursuing deliciousness that combines the new appeal of Yakiniku with tradition.
Mr. Yuji Baba was born in 1985 in Saitama. During his school years, he worked part-time in a restaurant, which satisfied and enthused him. He then entered the restaurant industry. In 2010, he founded Dining Kitchen Co. and developed a restaurant business related to Italian and Western food, his area of expertise. With the know-how he has cultivated over ten years in Italian cuisine and three years in the yakiniku industry, he opened Yakiniku Kokon in 2024 as the representative director.
馬場 祐次Yuji Baba
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Asagaya Birdland
阿佐ヶ谷バードランド
- Asagaya/Koenji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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千野 桂一Keiichi Chino
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In his eight years at Birdland, Mr. Chino has honed his skills and gained a profound level of knowledge about yakitori (grilled chicken).
Born in Nagano prefecture in 1972, Mr. Chino was enamored with French and Italian cuisine in his younger days, but he took a part-time job at Birdland when he was 24. Working under the supervision of master chef Toshihiro Wada, Mr. Chino became completely fascinated by the profound nature of yakitori. Four years later, he was appointed as a restaurant manager and since then, has devoted himself to his study of yakitori and has now been working at Birdland for eight years. In 2004, he set up Asagaya Birdland independently. It was given an award by the famous restaurant guide in 2015.
千野 桂一Keiichi Chino
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Mr. Maurice's Italian & Rooftop Bar
Mr. Maurice's Italian & Rooftop Bar
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Wine
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Marc Vetri Marc Vetri
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Mr. Vetri produces dishes and a space to enjoy authentic Italian food casually.
He is the owner and partner chef of Mr. Maurice's Italian & Rooftop Bar. Born and raised in Philadelphia, USA, in a family operating an Italian restaurant, he learned the techniques and tastes of authentic Italian cuisine from his grandfather and father, who were chefs. With further training, he became a star chef, turning his Philadelphia restaurant into one of the most popular places in the United States. Valuing the "family" connection from the previous generation to the next, he develops restaurants named after his grandfather, "Maurice," worldwide.
Marc Vetri Marc Vetri
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SPICE LAB TOKYO
SPICE LAB TOKYO
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / Indian / General / French
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Tejas SovaniTejas Sovani
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An up-and-coming chef from India who has worked in some of the world's most famous restaurants.
Mr. Tejas Sovani studied at "noma" in Copenhagen and has worked as a sous executive chef at luxury hotels "The Oberoi" and "AMAN" in India. With the flexible sensibility and solid skills accumulated at restaurants around the world, he freely uses spices to create delicate and original dishes. He pursues elegant, gastronomic modern Indian cuisine out of an extraordinary passion for cooking, where he says, "Established concepts create nothing."
Tejas SovaniTejas Sovani
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Hokkaido Yakiniku Kitaushi
北海道焼肉北うし
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine
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木谷 喬Takashi Kiya
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Mr. Kiya entered the yakiniku industry at 16, admiring the senior chef at his part-time job.
He was born in 1987 in Hokkaido. Inspired by a senior chef at his part-time job, he aspired to become a chef. At 16, he entered the yakiniku industry and honed his skills as a chef. He has mastered cutting techniques according to the part and marbling of the meat that brings out the best flavor. In August 2021, he opened Kitaushiwith the desire to make the best yakiniku restaurant in Sapporo by combining the finest ingredients only Hokkaido can offer with the best cooking techniques.
木谷 喬Takashi Kiya
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LIEN
LIEN
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- French,Italian/French / French / Seafood / Wine
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堀 裕大Yudai Hori
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The owner-sommelier carefully selects wines and dishes in blissful harmony.
Mr. Hori was born in 1983 in Wakayama. In high school, he became interested in the food and beverage industry because he liked to eat delicious food. Starting training at a dining bar in Umeda, Osaka, he learned many things, including serving as a waiter. He especially explored wine and obtained a sommelier certificate in 2009. In 2014, he opened his own restaurant and gained popularity. In 2024, the restaurant moved to its current location. With its unchanged flavor, it has been well received by customers who enjoy relaxing in a more elegant space than ever before.
堀 裕大Yudai Hori
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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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Yakiniku MOCHIO -Exquisite Kobe beef-
焼肉もちお
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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阿部 翔太Shota Abe
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Mr. Abe continues to refine the technique of cutting meat for better taste by distinguishing the quality of meat.
He was born in 1991 in Miyagi. Moved to Tokyo after graduating from university. While working at high-end Japanese black beef yakiniku restaurants such as Ushinokura and Ushikuro, he became fascinated with the world of " artisanship," which involves refined techniques that determine the deliciousness of yakiniku, including how to select high-quality meat and how to cut meat without putting stress on it. He has been the head chef at Yakiniku Mochio since its opening, sharing Mr. Kitano's passion for "high-quality meat with better taste."
阿部 翔太Shota Abe
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quinto
quinto
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / General / General / Wine
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今井 恒三Kozo Imai
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Always with the guest in mind, Mr. Imai seeks out the most innovative and unique dishes.
He was born in 1982 in Kanagawa. He developed a passion for bringing joy to people through cooking. After graduating from culinary school, he began a career as a Japanese cuisine chef. He dedicated himself to Japanese cuisine during his twenties, training under a respected chef. At the age of 30, he switched to Italian cuisine. He took on a new challenge as an opening staff member of an Italian restaurant. Later, he joined his current company. Involved in managing several restaurants, he is currently the chef of quinto.
今井 恒三Kozo Imai
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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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La Veranda APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
ラ･ベランダ アパホテル 東京ベイ幕張
- Kaihin-Makuhari, Chiba
- Buffet,Buffet / General / General / Steak
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中辻Nakatsuji
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Offering hospitality with a live atmosphere utilizing extensive experience.
Mr. Nakatsuji was born in 1962 in Chiba. He is an experienced chef who has honed his skills since his mid-twenties. Since July 2006, he has worked at the buffet restaurant "La Veranda" in APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari. Currently serving as the sous-chef, he utilizes the skills he has cultivated to offer many visitors a dining experience with a live atmosphere.
中辻Nakatsuji
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Kappa Ramen Honpo Sennichimae Branch
河童ラーメン本舗 千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Chahan (fried rice) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Tonkotsu Ramen (pork broth ramen)
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小山Koyama
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A big ramen lover decided to make ramen noodles by himself
He started working at a ramen shop as a part-time as he loved ramen noodles. As he really liked the shop owner, he decided to be a chef there. There are several shops in his ramen chain, however they all serve different soups depending on the area. He tries to take root in the area with their [only 1] taste.
小山Koyama
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