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Hamakko Yokomachi
浜っ子よこまち
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Seafood
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桑原 秀浩Hidehiro Kuwabara
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Mr. Kuwabara is a Japanese cuisine chef who pays strict attention to ingredient selection.
He was born in 1980 in Yamanashi. Grew up watching the back of his father, a chef. After training at a Japanese restaurant and a fugu restaurant, hoping to share the Japanese culture and the taste of Japanese ingredients, he joined his father's restaurant, Hamakko Yokomachi. As the second generation, he has renovated and developed the restaurant into a place where people can enjoy both Japanese and Western food. Every day, he continues his efforts to provide the best dishes to his guests by sourcing only the finest ingredients and preparing them with care. "Service, space, and utensils are all a part of the cuisine," he says.
桑原 秀浩Hidehiro Kuwabara
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Yakiniku Kobo Shinki Oita Miyako-machi branch
焼肉工房シンキ大分都町店
- Oita, Oita
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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阿南 実昭Mitsuaki Anan
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Delivering yakiniku and warm hospitality for smiles on customers
He was born in 1979 in Oita prefecture. Since younger age, he thought the pleasure of cooking is in seeing a person being happy after a meal. So he chose to work part-time at restaurants, hoping to earn a career as a chef in the future. He says, "It's usual for us to thank our guests but receiving appreciative remarks from them is nothing but grateful". He expects to see the future of Shinki restaurant bringing smile on every diners' faces and serving regular customers.
阿南 実昭Mitsuaki Anan
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Izakaya Hokkai
居酒屋 北海
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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島田 勝弘Katsuhiro Shimada
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Please fully enjoy a luxurious experience having fruits of the sea at a place surrounded by mountains
They stock fresh seafood every day. Stick to the freshness of seafood more than necessary, as the restaurant is surrounded by mountains. All ingredients are carefully selected by the owner. They stock only the freshest seafood that can be eaten raw and serve them as sashimi, baked, or boiled in broth. making the best use of their taste. They focus on the seasonal ingredients. For example, abundant mountain vegetables can be served in spring, taking advantage of our location. Finish the dish only after getting the order to serve it in its best condition.
島田 勝弘Katsuhiro Shimada
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ShiJiaCai
施家菜
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Chinese,Chinese / Szechuan / Cantonese / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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山本 孝YAMAMOTO TAKASHI
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Our chef seeks to push Chinese cuisine into the gourmet, drawing out the true flavors.
Born in Kobe city, Hyogo prefecture in 1963. It was while helping out part-time at the Chinese restaurant where his mother worked that his obsession with Chinese cuisine was born. At the age of 20 he set his heart on becoming a professional cook, and studied at a major, long-established Chinese restaurant chain with branches all over Japan before exercising his talents in the kitchens of famous top-flight hotels in Kobe and Yokohama. Later, he met the current owner of 'ShiJiaCai' at a different restaurant, and became involved in starting up the restaurant, which opened in June 2013. He is now head chef.
山本 孝YAMAMOTO TAKASHI
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Umakabo
うまか房
- Osaki/Tome/Kurihara, Miyagi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Steak
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井口 寛Hiroshi Iguchi
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Mr. Iguchi just seeks for the happiness of the guests in front of him.
He was born in 1967 in Miyagi prefecture. He worked as a chef at [Hotel Metropolitan Sendai] for 25 years, mainly in French cuisine, as well as many other genres such as general western cuisine. Currently he is actively working as the master chef at [Umakabo], while just seeking for the happiness of the guests in front of him.
井口 寛Hiroshi Iguchi
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Kagurazaka Bettei Torijaya
神楽坂 別亭 鳥茶屋
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Nabe (hot pot) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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国府田 正Tadashi Koda
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Guided by his love of cooking, Mr. Koda entered the world of chefs.
He was born in 1965 in Tokyo. With his father running a Western-style restaurant, he developed an interest in cooking from an early age. He started his career in the Western food department at a hotel. After more than 15 years of experience, he became fascinated with Japanese food and continued training at a ryotei (traditional high-end Japanese restaurant) in Yushima. Currently, he is the third generation to take over the restaurant Kagurazaka Bettei Torijaya.
国府田 正Tadashi Koda
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Yamaji Yosuke
山地陽介
- Gion, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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山地 陽介Yosuke Yamaji
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A young and talented chef trained by top culinary elites like Ducasse and Bocuse.
Born in Osaka in 1977, Mr. Yamaji left for France in 2001 and graduated from Paul Bocuse's culinary institute. From there he went to train further at Alain Ducasse and Astrance. After that he returned home to work at Beige Alain Ducasse and Benoit Tokyo for a brief time before going back to France to serve as the executive chef and maintain the kitchen at Hotel Le Royal Lyon. He also served as an associate executive chef at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon Etoile, before moving on to work as an executive chef at L'Office Paris. After that he returned home and opened Yamaji Yosuke in June of 2015.
山地 陽介Yosuke Yamaji
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Gyugyu Nishiazabu Main Store
牛牛 西麻布 総本店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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竹内 亮 氏Ryo Takeuchi
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Having a connection with yakiniku, the path led to becoming a chef.
He was born in Niigata Prefecture in 1989. He worked in a different area before becoming a chef, but he always enjoyed eating, especially yakiniku. He also worked part-time at a yakiniku restaurant in Aoyama, and after being approached by an old acquaintance, he entered the world of yakiniku.
竹内 亮 氏Ryo Takeuchi
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Hanabishi
花菱
- Iwade/Kinokawa/Hashimoto, Wakayama
- Japanese,Japanese
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大岡 正敬Masayoshi Ooka
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As the fourth-generation owner of a long-established family business, he is preserving his family's tradition and skills
Born in Wakayama prefecture in 1949, he is the fourth generation of his family to run this long-established restaurant that specializes in Mount Koya cuisine. He has inherited the restaurant, tastes, and techniques of his father and is preserving them for the modern era. Hanabishi is the finest purveyor of Mount Koya cuisine. Mr. Oka is extremely knowledgeable about all types of Japanese gastronomy, including shojin ryori (simple, vegetarian, Buddhist meals) and kaiseki (traditional Japanese course menu). He believes in working diligently and sparing no effort. He even makes a separate batch of broth for vegetarian dishes. He is trusted by both local regulars and new customers visiting the area as tourists.
大岡 正敬Masayoshi Ooka
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Sumibi Kushiyaki Ando
炭火串焼き あんど
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Chicken / Duck / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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峰 やすのぶYasunobu Mine
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A chef with a long career at French restaurants. Mr. Mine's strength is showing the appeal of various ingredients.
Mr. Mine works as a chef atSumibi Kushiyaki Ando. He has had a long career as a chef, mainly focused on French restaurants in Tokyo. While he primarily focuses on French food, he is also well-versed in Italian and other cuisines. He is not bound by food genre, and his strength shows the appeal of various ingredients.
峰 やすのぶYasunobu Mine
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Fujiwara
ふじ原
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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藤原 光章Mitsuaki Fujiwara
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Became interested in the world of cooking through a desire to delight others.
Born in December 1969 in Aichi prefecture, Mr. Fujiwara loved making others happy, and so decided to become a chef to bring joy to people with cooking. After graduating, he trained for 16 years at the Japanese restaurant Sakuichi in Osaka. In 2004, he opened his own store, Fujiwara, and became the owner and chef. In 2016, the restaurant moved to a new location and went through a renewal. He still continues to work diligently so as not to bring shame to Sakuichi, which was where he learned everything and which still is at the core of his cooking.
藤原 光章Mitsuaki Fujiwara
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Gotemba Restaurant Kuishinbogomi
御殿場レストラン くいしんぼ五味
- Gotenba/Susono, Shizuoka
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / General / French / Italian
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五味 正博Masahiro Gomi
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The influence of his father, who worked in the food industry, led him to become a chef
He was born in Tokyo on October 25th, 1956. When he was a child, his bread factory manager father told him, "You never miss a meal if you work in a job related to food." This prompted him to take an interest in food-related jobs. He decided to try and become a chef because he liked eating and cooking. He built up experience by working at restaurants and hotels in Odawara, Hakone, and Kariya. He set up Gotemba Restaurant Kuishinbogomi in 1996, where he displays his talents as chef-owner.
五味 正博Masahiro Gomi
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Din Tai Fung
鼎泰豊（ディンタイフォン）
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Dim Sum,Chinese / Gyoza (dumplings) / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Taiwanese
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羽田野 正法Masanori Hatano
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The dim sum chef brings life into each xiaolongbao (Eastern Chinese steamed bun).
He was born in 1984 in Fukuoka prefecture. In his school days, he worked part time at a restaurant and found that it was fun to impress people with food. After entering the cooking field, he has been working at [Din Tai Fung] since 2011. He mastered xiaolongbao (Eastern Chinese steamed bun) through his training at the main branch in Taiwan, then has actively worked as the master chef since 2016. He respects each of the procedures to make xiaolongbao, such as size, shape, and thin dough, to bring them life.
羽田野 正法Masanori Hatano
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Ashiya French Kitajima
芦屋フレンチ北じま
- Ashiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General
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北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima
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Continuous effort since his boyhood made him a chef with stars
He was born in 1962 in Kyoto. Being influenced by his mother who was good at cooking, he decided to be a chef when he was an elementary school student. Wishing to make people happy with his dishes, he started training at a restaurant in Hieizan Hotel at the age of 18. Then he worked for [Alain Chapel], a renowned French restaurant at Kobe Portopia Hotel as the sous-chef, and [Kurakuen-Geihinkan] as a chef. In 2010, he went independent. Following the techniques and spirit he has obtained during his experiences, he tries his best in the kitchen every day. In 2016, the restaurant obtained the stars.
北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima
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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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Shiki No Gochisou Mitsuiwa
四季のごちそう みつ岩
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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三ツ岩 昇Noboru Mitsuiwa
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A chef fascinated by Japanese cuisine who faces his ingredients sincerely with his rich knowledge
Chef Mitsuiwa was born on May 24th, 1956, and is from Takayama city in Gifu prefecture. He has been interested in cooking since childhood. He joined the Buddhist vegetarian cuisine restaurant Kakusho after graduating from school. He moved to Kyoto after this as a result of starting Japanese tea ceremony. He trained for about 5 and a half years at Kawakami in Gion. After gaining further experience at a Japanese style restaurant in Osaka and an eel restaurant in his hometown of Takayama, he opened Mitsuiwa at its present location in 1982 at age 26.
三ツ岩 昇Noboru Mitsuiwa
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Kappo Komewo
割烹こめを
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / General
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沼倉 大将Daichi Numakura
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Mr. Numakura is a Japanese artisan chef passionate about conveying the quality and culture of Japanese food.
He was born in 1995 in Fukushima. He began studying culinary arts on his own and studied at several restaurants. Currently, he is the head chef at Kappo Komewo, which opened in November 2023. He has a passionate spirit of exploration, visiting the producing regions himself to deepen his understanding of the ingredients. Not only does he cook delicious food, but he also takes great care in creating the restaurant's worldview, including the interior design and selection of tableware. He is multi-talented, active as an influencer, and a certified "rice sommelier."
沼倉 大将Daichi Numakura
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Hakata Ippudo
博多一風堂
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Gyoza (dumplings) / Tonkotsu Ramen (pork broth ramen)
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高江洲 昌平Shohei Takaesu
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He eagerly creates exquisite dishes to meet the expectations of the guests.
He was born in 1985 in Fukuoka prefecture. In 2010, he entered [Chikaranomoto Holdings Co., Ltd.]. After learning the various commitments of [Hakata Ippudo], from its factories to how to make the soup and noodles, he was transferred to the main branch. After experiencing the manager at the Nishi-dori branch and others, he was transferred to the current branch. Now he is eagerly offering exquisite dishes to meet the expectations of the wide generations of fans of [Hakata Ippudo].
高江洲 昌平Shohei Takaesu
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USHIGORO S. SHINJUKU
USHIGORO S. SHINJUKU
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi, the executive chef, keeps creating better dishes to offer ultimate moments to the guests.
Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi was born in 1987 in Niigata prefecture. He started his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in a famous hotel in Tokyo, then entered a Japanese BBQ restaurant in Tokyo, where he became obsessed with Japan's proud wagyu (Japanese beef) and decided to pursue it. In 2016, he entered Sangue, Inc., one of the leading companies in the Japanese BBQ industry, because he deeply sympathized with its philosophy and management policy. Currently, he works as the executive chef of USHIGORO S. while developing products for Yakiniku USHIGORO.
鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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Wagokoro Izumi
和ごころ 泉
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General
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泉 昌樹IZUMI MASAKI
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His cuisine is based on that of the former restaurant Sakurada. He strives to continue the legacy of his teacher's philosophy.
Born in 1967 in Mie Prefecture, he decided to become a chef and from age 19 began his studies at the Japanese restaurant Kase in Nagoya. Afterwards, he worked at a Tokyo hotel, later moving on to the famous shop Sakurada at 23. He spent 9 and a half years there polishing his skills, and though he left for a period of time, he returned again 3 years later. Putting the final touches on his abilities, he gained his independence in 2006. He boasts 2 stars in the Michelin Guide.
泉 昌樹IZUMI MASAKI
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