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Sumibiyaki Unagi Uotora

炭火焼 うなぎ 魚寅

  • Gujo, Gifu
  • Japanese,Japanese / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Unagi (eel)

村井 俊之Toshiyuki Murai

The Chef's Recommendations

A third generation chef who carries on his family’s legacy with culinary passion.

He was born in October of 1975 and grew up in Gifu Prefecture. His parents managed Uotora during his childhood, and he knew that one day he would take over the restaurant as the third generation heir. At age 18, he started an apprenticeship under his father to start learning the family business, and then eventually he took over for his family and turned the restaurant into Sumibiyaki Unagi Uotora to focus on making dishes with unagi (eel) in the Gujo area of Gifu Prefecture. With his deep love for unagi cuisine, so much so that he is capable of visiting no fewer than three eel establishments a day when on holiday. He spends each and every day training hard to master and learn all there is to know about unagi.

村井 俊之Toshiyuki Murai

Yakiniku Tokugawaen Hisaya-odori branch

焼肉 徳川苑 久屋大通店

  • Marunouchi, Aichi
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean

中島 惇平Junpei Nakashima

Mr. Junpei Nakashima surprises and impresses guests with his splendid cuisine, space, and service. 

Mr. Junpei Nakashima was born in 1995 in Saga Prefecture. He grew up near a ranch and his relatives ran a meat processing plant, so he was familiar with beef and naturally decided to become a chef. He graduated from a culinary school and then joined Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel. After that, he actively worked at Teppan Dining Shu Sakae & Meieki branches, and also became the manager of Steak Taka. Currently, he is active at Yakiniku Tokugawaen Hisaya-odori branch, working hard to create the best space and offer exquisite cuisine that continuously surprises and impresses the guests. 

中島 惇平Junpei Nakashima

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

阿南 実昭Mitsuaki Anan

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

SHIROSAKA - Sumibi Kappo

炭火割烹 白坂

  • Akasaka, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

井伊 秀樹Hideki Ii

He attracts the world with his sophisticated cuisine respecting the spirit of the Japanese.

He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. He trained at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo and obtained cooking and sommelier licenses. With the encounter with Mr. Tetsuya Wakuda as a turning point, he went to Australia to work at [Tetsuya's], a worldwide renowned restaurant in Sydney. He became the first Japanese sous chef there. He also went to the U.S. to work as a chef exclusively for the residence of UN ambassador in N.Y., then returned to Japan. He opened [SHIROSAKA - Sumibi Kappo] in November 2014.

井伊 秀樹Hideki Ii

Lumiere

リュミエール

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • French,Italian/French / General / French

唐渡 泰Yasushi Karato

The Chef's Recommendations

He pushes ahead every day to improve his skills and achieve his childhood dreams.

He was born in 1963 in Tottori Prefecture and is a graduate of Tsuji Culinary & Confectionary College’s patisserie school. Ever since his childhood, he had dreamed of running his own restaurant someday, which led him to Shinsaibashi in Osaka to work at a Western restaurant. During his time working there, one of his senior colleagues inspired him to pursue French cooking. He went on to train at the renowned restaurant Jean Moulin, as well as the 3-star restaurant La Cote d'Or. Then, at age 33, he moved on to serve as head chef at Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers. After picking up a versatile body of experience, he opened Lumiere in December of 2006, where you can find him cooking today.

唐渡 泰Yasushi Karato

CRAFTALE

CRAFTALE

  • Nakameguro, Tokyo
  • French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine

大土橋 真也Shinya Otsuchihashi

The Chef's Recommendations

A master of French, pouring in all of his experience and knowledge and freely creating a world of his own

Born in Kagoshima Prefecture in January 1984. His interest in food started from a young age, and gradually transitioned from "eating" to "cooking." He attended Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka after graduating from high school, and further studied at the French branch of the school. After returning home, polished his skills at "The Georgian Club" and "Joel Robuchon". Then again returned to France, he worked at the Paris neo-bistro "Saturn," untill he returned to Japan in 2013. After working as the opening staff for "Restaurant Anise", he opened [Craftale] in September, 2015.

大土橋 真也Shinya Otsuchihashi

Le jardin fukui

Le jardin fukui

  • Fukui City, Fukui
  • French,Italian/French / French / Seafood / Steak

堀内 亮Ryo Horiuchi

Awarded first prize in a renowned international culinary competition. Mr. Horiuchi is a world-recognized French chef.

He was born in 1988 in Kyoto. After graduating from a vocational school, he worked at Tokyo Ginza L'OSIER and Mandarin Oriental Tokyo SIGNATURE before moving to France. He served two years at "Sur mesure par Tierry Marx" and then at "Regis et Jacques Marcon" as Chef de Partie and Sous Chef and returned to Japan. After worikn as an assistant chef at Palace Hotel Tokyo Ester, he joined Le jardin fukui. He won the first prize at the 54th International Signature Cuisine Competition "LE TAITTINGER" in the 2022 World Championship.

堀内 亮Ryo Horiuchi

Bifteck Kawamura Roppongi branch

ビフテキのカワムラ六本木店

  • Roppongi, Tokyo
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak

中村 健輔Kensuke Nakamura

The Chef's Recommendations

He improved his skills as a chef by being involved in opening various renowned restaurants.

Born in 1979 in Saitama prefecture. After graduating from Musashino Cooking College, he accumulated experiences at various restaurants. He got involved in opening a teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) restaurant in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Roppongi, and became the sous-chef. After opening [Ginza Ukaitei] and [Azamino Ukaitei], he entered Bifteck Kawamura in 2016, and worked at [Bifteck Kawamura Ginza branch]. He again got involved in opening [Bifteck Kawamura Roppongi branch] in March, 2017, where he is currently working at.

中村 健輔Kensuke Nakamura

Sanukiya

さぬきや

  • Asagaya/Koenji, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Udon (noodles) / Sake

近藤 康浩Yasuhiro Kondo

He spares no effort and devotes everything he has to food, sake (rice wine), and udon!

He took over a restaurant that was set up in the Koenji district of Tokyo in 1964. He demonstrates his skill with his seasonal kaiseki (Japanese multi-course meal) and udon creations with novel flavors. His ability to find the perfect sake (rice wine) to suit each dish is also impressive. He has many fans, ranging from politicians to celebrities in the entertainment industry.

近藤 康浩Yasuhiro Kondo

USHIGORO S. GINZA

USHIGORO S. GINZA

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi

This executive chef creates better products, while offering 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 renowned hotel in Tokyo, then kept improving his cooking skills at [Aging Beef] and other restaurants. In 2016, he entered [Sangue, Inc.] as he deeply sympathized with the company's philosophy, and its operational methods that continues to lead in the field of yakiniku (Japanese BBQ). Currently he is working as the executive chef at [USHIGORO S.], while creating [Ushigoro] products.

鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi

Shunsaiten Tsuchiya

旬彩天つちや

  • Esaka, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Wine

土阪 幸彦Yukihiko Tsuchisaka

The Chef's Recommendations

His culinary dreams were fueled by a chance encounter with a future mentor and beautifully crafted food

Born in Shiga Prefecture in 1971, Mr. Tsuchisaka found his passion for cooking after witnessing a sushi chef prepare a vivid display of handcrafted food. After enrolling in culinary school, he took on a part-time job and ended up meeting the chef who would prove to be a professional mentor throughout his career. From there he took on jobs at various restaurants that specialized in Japanese cuisine in order to learn all that he could. At age 27 he moved up to work as a head chef, and then 10 years after that at age 37 he set out on his own to open Shunsaiten Tsuchiya in the Esaka area of Osaka. Mr. Tsuchisaka prepares tempura (deep fried foods) with fresh, seasonal ingredients that are fried with perfect timing. He also devotes himself to providing his staff with exceptional training.

土阪 幸彦Yukihiko Tsuchisaka

la rencontre

ラ・ランコントル

  • Nagano, Nagano
  • French,Italian/French / French

瀬下 努Tsutomu Seshimo

He wants to spread the local ingredients of Nagano, a treasure box of ingredients.

He was born in 1977 in Nagano prefecture. After graduating from high school, he entered a culinary school, then trained at [HOTEL DE MIKUNI] for 12 years. He also worked as the master chef at [Izu Auberge arcana izu] and [Yakushima sankara hotel & spa]. In December 2016, he went independent and opened [la rencontre]. He wants to spread the local ingredients of Nagano, a treasure box of ingredients.

瀬下 努Tsutomu Seshimo

NoMad Grill Lounge

NoMad Grill Lounge

  • Nagatacho, Tokyo
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Italian / Wine

河野 大介Daisuke Kono

Mr. Daisuke Kono naturally became a chef by his mother's influence. He wants to express Japan's beauty through his cuisine. 

He was born in 1982 in Tokyo. He naturally decided to become a chef by the influence of his mother who operates a restaurant. He trained at a traditional Japanese (kaiseki) restaurant in Kudanshita, Tokyo for 8 years, then a French restaurant with the stars for 7 years. After being involved in Japanese and French cuisines, he found his passion for spreading the goodness of Japan through cuisine. He became the master chef at [NoMad Grill Lounge], as he sympathized with its concept to offer Japanese cuisine created with Japanese methods, with Japanese seasonal ingredients along with the seasons. Currently, he seeks Japanese savory tastes by fusing different techniques from various countries.

河野 大介Daisuke Kono

Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro Branch

鳥よし 中目黒分店

  • Nakameguro, Tokyo
  • Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Wine

猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata

Experience in Paris became the turning point. A head chef mastered all about [Yakitori] but still continues quest.

Mr. Yoshito Inomata was born in 1950 in Nagasaki prefecture. After training at various yakitori (chicken skewer) restaurants in Tokyo, including a renowned one in Roppongi, he went to France at the age of 20, and accumulated experience at a yakitori restaurant in Paris. From the age of 33, he actively worked while going back and forth between Japan and France. After returning to Japan, he opened [Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro] in 1992. [Toriyoshi Ginza branch], which opened in 2004, has become one of [the three main yakitori restaurants in Tokyo]. In 2018, he opened [Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro Branch]. Currently he operates 7 branches in Tokyo, including different business-style restaurants. 

猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata

Sumibi Jidori Bishu Ayamuya

炭火地鶏・美酒 あやむ屋

  • Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Wine

永沼 巧Takumi Naganuma

The Chef's Recommendations

An experienced chef who uses well-honed techniques to present guests with delicious yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

He was born in 1966 and grew up in Sapporo, Hokkaido. His love of food encouraged him to pick up a job at a yakitori restaurant in Osaka and start building up experience. After that, he decided to spend six months at a time working at different restaurants in order to develop a wide-ranging knowledge of yakitori. He then moved on to open Sumibi Jidori Bishu Ayamuya, where he devotes each day to preparing food with strict adherence to traditional preparation methods.

永沼 巧Takumi Naganuma

Kaiseki Kappo Nagasaka

懐石割烹 なが坂

  • Sannomiya, Hyogo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

長坂 俊明Toshiaki Nagasaka

The Chef's Recommendations

The delight he felt after having his cooking complimented as a child inspired him to become a chef

He was born in February of 1964 in Aichi Prefecture. He has loved making food ever since he was a child, and after hearing his siblings tell him how delicious his food was after cooking for them, he knew he wanted to become a chef someday. He studied at Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka’s Abeno ward, and from there he went on to develop his skills further at "Shofukuro Kobe Branch", which is based in Shiga Prefecture, as well as "Yamane" sushi restaurant in Kitashinchi, Osaka. He opened "Kaiseki Kappo Nagasaka" in 2002, where he displays his expertise as owner and head chef.

長坂 俊明Toshiaki Nagasaka

Sushi Fukuzuka

すし ふくづか

  • Kagurazaka, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Wine

福塚 寛希Hironobu Fukuzuka

Grown up surrounded by the blessings from the ocean and warm people, he became a chef who offers happiness through [food].

He was born in 1981 in Yamagata prefecture. He grew up watching his grandparents and parents working in the restaurant and service industries in his hometown with many ryokan (Japanese-style hotels). He was also actively helping them in the restaurant field, and naturally decided to be [a chef]. He went to Tokyo to get training at high-end sushi restaurants in Tokyo, including Roppongi, for approximately 20 years. In March 2018, he opened [Sushi Fukuzuka] where he is currently offering sushi with high-quality [tuna] and savory alcohol, with Mr. Fujimori, who is a sommelier. 

福塚 寛希Hironobu Fukuzuka

Campbell Early

キャンベル・アーリー

  • Hakata Station, Fukuoka
  • Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Parfait / Fruit / Fresh Juice

末永 元気Genki Suenaga

He became a patissier by the influence of his mother who often made pastries for him.

He was born in 1990 in Miyazaki prefecture. His mother often made pastries for him when he was a child, and that made him interested in making pastries from a very young age. He started making pastries himself, then decided to enter the cooking field in the future. He learned about food in high school, and about making pastries almost on his own. After graduating from high school, he entered a cake shop to learn how to make cakes on a broad scale. After working as a patissier at a cafe & restaurant, he became a patissier at [Campbell Early]. 

末永 元気Genki Suenaga

Wagokoro Izumi

和ごころ 泉

  • Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General

泉 昌樹IZUMI MASAKI

The Chef's Recommendations

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

USHIGORO S. NISHIAZABU

USHIGORO S. NISHIAZABU

  • Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine

鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi 

This executive chef creates better products, while offering 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 renowned hotel in Tokyo, then kept improving his cooking skills at [Aging Beef] and other restaurants. In 2016, he entered [Sangue, Inc.] as he deeply sympathized with the company's philosophy, and its operational methods that continues to lead in the field of yakiniku (Japanese BBQ). Currently he is working as the executive chef at [USHIGORO S.], while creating [Ushigoro] products.

鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi 

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