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SH’UN Wine & Dine
ワイン＆ダイン「シュン」
- Namba, Osaka
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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森田 浩史Hirofumi Morita
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Mr. Morita became a head chef who prepares high-quality and delicious food to fulfill his dream as a student.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. When he was a student, he was captivated by the sight of a chef working across the counter of a Kappo restaurant, and his dream from then on was to become a chef. He began his career in 2013 at Swissotel Nankai Osaka SH'UN Wine & Dine. After training at Steak Kappo Tsune-zune, he gained further experience by returning to his current workplace, SH'UN Wine & Dine, and since November 2024, he has displayed his skills as the restaurant's head chef.
森田 浩史Hirofumi Morita
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Kushi-no-Bo Sky Bld. branch
串の坊 スカイビル店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers)
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西村 良平Ryohei Nishimura
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He has been working exclusively at [Kushi-no-Bo] as he first started as part-time worker, to become a real professional chef of deep-fried skewers.
He was born in 1973 in Hyogo prefecture. When he worked part-time at [Kushi-no-Bo] in Kitashinchi, he found the joy of cooking, and became a full-time employee to be a [real professional chef of deep-fried skewers]. He has been working for more than 20 years exclusively for cooking [deep-fried skewers] using seasonal ingredients, currently as a chef and the manager. He carefully prepares skewers one by one focusing on making a good balance between the ingredient and batter, while keeping the oil fresh for frying skewers. He keeps offering just-cooked hot skewers fried with exquisite timing to bring out the original savory taste of the ingredients with a crispy texture.
西村 良平Ryohei Nishimura
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Tenma Sakaba Sushikin
天満酒場 すし金
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Oden
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.
竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Toki
刻季
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / French / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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中尾 健二Kenji Nakao
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With delicate sensibility and reliable technique, Mr. Nakao creates dishes that will catch the eye.
He was born in 1976 in Kyoto. After graduating from culinary school, he honed his skills at many restaurants and hotels. Since 2010, he has served as the head chef at Harmonie Embrassee Osaka, a prestigious luxury hotel featured in the Michelin Guide numerous times. His culinary creations enchanted many diners, leaving them deeply impressed. He currently serves as the chef at Toki, where he offers dishes showcasing his exceptional skills and delicate sensibilities.
中尾 健二Kenji Nakao
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Teppan Dining SEEKS
鉄板Dining SEEKS
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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坂野 稔Minoru Sakano
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Inspired by his father's cooking, Mr. Sakano has been devoted to his cooking career.
He was born in 1981 in Toyama. Influenced by the dishes his father cooked for him as a child, he naturally learned to cook because he began to cook for himself. Since working part-time in restaurants as a student, he has been pursuing a career in the food and beverage industry. Experienced working in a hotel kitchen and as a head chef at a kappo restaurant. Attracted by teppanyaki, which can be cheated, he opened his current restaurant.
坂野 稔Minoru Sakano
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Konamon-dokoro Mitsukuni Ura-namba Branch
粉もん處 光圀 裏なんば店
- Namba, Osaka
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Yakisoba (fried noodle)
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松崎 健一郎Kenichiro Matsuzaki
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The diverse menu is the result of Mr. Matsuzaki's own experience and attention to detail.
He was born in Osaka. Since the time he worked for a textile manufacturer, he has visited many restaurants as an okonomiyaki and ramen geek. After that, he transformed into the world of food and beverage. While managing an okonomiyaki restaurant at a company, he met the owner of the current restaurant. The owner invited him, and he is now working as a chef at Konamon-dokoro Mitsukuni Ura-namba Branch. The diverse menu is all made with great confidence. It is filled with his commitment based on his experience working at an okonomiyaki restaurant and a noodle factory.
松崎 健一郎Kenichiro Matsuzaki
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CHIKICHIKI Temma Branch
CHIKICHIKI 天満店
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Wine
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大倉 祥幸Yoshiyuki Okura
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With a quiet passion and a wealth of experience, Mr. Okura offers a dish made with the utmost attention to "grilling."
He was born in 1985 in Okayama. A part-time job in a restaurant, which he began while still a student, defined his destiny. After graduation, he once found a job in another industry. Still, his passion for the restaurant industry never cooled, and he took up the challenge again. For ten years, he honed his skills at a major yakitori chain restaurant, gaining a wide range of experience in everything from serving to cooking. Currently, he works as a Yakishi (expert in grilling) at CHIKICHIKI Temma Branch. It is his greatest pleasure to hear his guests say, "I'd like another one," as he carefully grills skewers daily.
大倉 祥幸Yoshiyuki Okura
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AVOCADO HOUSE NAMBA
AVOCADO HOUSE NAMBA
- Namba, Osaka
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / Middle Eastern/Arab / Mexican/Central American / International/Fusion
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Katsuemon
勝衞門
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Udon (noodles),Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kansai-style Udon (noodles) / Soba (noodles)
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安田 達志Tatsushi Yasuda
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A restaurant manager offers an elaborate bowl of noodles that is quick and easy to enjoy.
Mr. Yasuda was born in 1977 in Tottori. He originally worked at an affiliated okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) restaurant. After receiving an offer from the owner of the same restaurant, he transferred to Katsuemon, which opened in 2023. He now serves as the restaurant manager, managing various tasks, including cooking and customer service. With his experience working at udon (thick noodles) and okonomiyaki restaurants, he strives to provide satisfying bowls for the busy lunch crowd to those looking for a drink after hours.
安田 達志Tatsushi Yasuda
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Creative Japanese Confectionery Studio BASHOAN
創作和菓子工房 芭蕉庵
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Ice Cream / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Japanese Tea
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齋藤 有未Yumi Saito
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She jumped into the field of Japanese confectionery along with her passion toward sweets and people.
She was born in 1996 in Osaka prefecture. She often made sweets since she was a child, as she liked cooking and also satisfying people. She was so astonished by eating tasty [warabi-mochi (bracken-starch dumpling)] at [Bashoan], as well as its style of grinding a stone mill to make your own flower, that she longed to be on the providing side. She started working at [Creative Japanese Confectionery Studio Bashoan] in 2015. Currently she is actively working as its manager, offering the traditional tastes with her smile to bring the enjoyment she experienced to many people.
齋藤 有未Yumi Saito
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foujita
foujita
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Soba (noodles) / General / Nabe (hot pot)
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門野 倫也Michiya Kadono
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Mr. Kadono chose a way to work with her own skills through his experience with a part-time job in high school.
He was born in April 1973 in Hyogo. Experienced in the food and beverage industry as a part-time job in high school. He had been a salaried employee of a large company but quit because he wanted to work with his own skills. Having good seniors, he trained and studied Western cuisine, Japanese cuisine, French cuisine, and handmade soba (buckwheat noodles). Since 2014, he has been the head chef of the affiliated restaurant Fujino. Currently, he is also the head chef of foujita. While utilizing his French experience, he opens up new Japanese and Western cuisine.
門野 倫也Michiya Kadono
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Kuroge Wagyu Nikusho Ichie Koshitsu Bettei
黒毛和牛肉匠いちえ 個室別邸
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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西尾 僚Ryo Nishio
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A part-time job during college led Mr. Nishio to become a chef.
He was born on February 13, 1989, in Kochi. Having always been interested in cooking, he found the joy and fun of cooking through part-time work in a restaurant as a student. He became especially interested in beef and worked at a restaurant specializing in beef. After working at a Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) restaurant, he joined "Kuroge Japanese Beef Motsu Nabe Ichie" (Japanese beef hot pot). Following his experience at a kushiyaki restaurant, he joined Ichie, a Japanese black beef hot pot restaurant. Then, he moved to Kuroge Wagyu Nikusho Ichie, where he continues to work today.
西尾 僚Ryo Nishio
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J.S. BURGERS CAFE Lalaport EXPOCITY Branch
J.S. BURGERS CAFEららぽーとEXPOCITY店
- Suita/Settsu, Osaka
- Hamburger,Western / Parfait / Sandwich / Hamburger
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平野 巡Jun Hirano
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On the world stage, Mr. Hirano is endlessly polishing up his skills and sensibilities as a chef.
He was born in 1978 in the United States. His career as a chef began at the famous French restaurant Pinot Provence in California. He has worked at the Tokyo American Club in Tokyo, Stella Maris, a one-star restaurant in France, and Chilli Padi, an ethnic restaurant in Australia. He also served as a chef for the U.S. Ambassador. He then opened the predecessor restaurant, STANDARD DELI, in 2000 and started J.S. BURGERS CAFE in 2007.
平野 巡Jun Hirano
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Itamae Yakiniku Ikko Sennichimae Branch
板前焼肉一光 千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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The skill acquired through years of experience in running a butcher shop. Never compromising on truly delicious meat.
He is from Hyogo. With a love for eating, he entered the culinary world from a hotel kitchen. After honing his skills at French restaurants in Ashiya and several yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants, he desired to further explore high-quality meats. At the age of 30, he started running a butcher shop. He dedicated 15 years to selecting meat and sales. In 2018, by fate, he joined Itamae Yakiniku Ikko. Currently, he approaches the purchase of high-quality meat with a discerning eye and strives to make guests even more satisfied.
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Shabuzen Umeda Branch
しゃぶ禅 梅田店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Sake
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袖岡 雅彦Masahiko Sodeoka
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Mr. Sodeoka aspired to become a chef because his father cooked for him as a child.
Mr. Sodeoka was born in 1963 in Kyoto. The delicious food his father cooked for him on holidays left a deep impression on him, inspiring him to become a chef. He trained at Japanese restaurants in Osaka and Kyoto and was involved in managing a tempura restaurant. After working primarily with fish and vegetables in Japanese cuisine restaurants, he joined "Shabuzen" around 2020 to challenge himself in beef cuisine. He is currently the head chef at "Shabuzen Umeda Branch".
袖岡 雅彦Masahiko Sodeoka
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Robatayaki Isshin Moriguchi Branch
炉端焼き一新 守口店
- Moriguchi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Sake
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天羽 智哉Tomoya Amou
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Providing "the joy of food" that spreads a chain of smiles.
After gaining knowledge of foods by working in school meal services, Mr. Amou entered the restaurant industry. He shows his skills as a manager at Robatayaki Isshin Moriguchi Branch, which opened in November 2022. He carefully selects seasonal ingredients to provide guests with the "joy of food" through robatayaki, which allows them to offer the natural flavor of ingredients.
天羽 智哉Tomoya Amou
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Sushi Nagayoshi
鮨 永吉
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi
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永吉 昭夫Akio Nagayoshi
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Mr. Nagayoshi polished his skills at a long-standing restaurant headquartered in Tsukiji and adheres to Edo-mae techniques and essence.
Mr. Nagayoshi was born in 1967 and is a native of Osaka. Longing to be a sushi artisan since he was a boy, he trained at a long-standing restaurant with its main ranch in Tokyo Tsukiji outdoor market after graduating high school. He started by learning at a Umeda restaurant, and his 26 years of experience expanded all over Japan, from Tokyo to Nagoya, Osaka and Kyoto. After serving as store head in Osaka and Kyoto, he struck out on his own at age 45 and opened Sushi Nagayoshi. His carefully done work that values Edo-mae techniques and his informal style has gathered a lot of support for him.
永吉 昭夫Akio Nagayoshi
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Yakiniku Tanmiya
焼肉 炭味家
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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山下 裕太Yuta Yamashita
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Mr. Yamashita loves to eat and cook—a chef who has worked in Sushi and Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1987 in Osaka. He has loved eating and cooking since he was a child. After working as a Sushi and Japanese cuisine chef, he now works at Yakiniku Tanmiya.
山下 裕太Yuta Yamashita
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Kyonomachi Umeda Branch
京の町 梅田店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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松山 秀一Hidekazu Matsuyama
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If you forget your gratitude, you won't be able to meet delicious ingredients.
Mr. Matsuyama is from Osaka. He has been involved in cooking for 45 years and has gained experience in various genres and many cuisines such as Japanese, Western, and Italian. Now, he is working hard to provide dishes that will please his customers by utilizing his experience and repeating trial and error in creative cuisine based on Kyoto cuisine.
松山 秀一Hidekazu Matsuyama
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Korean Restaurant Yuchun
焼肉冷麺ユッチャン
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)
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安川 秀一Shuichi Yasukawa
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Mr. Yasukawa has been trained in Yakiniku his entire career. He is a professional meat cutter.
He was born in 1985 in Shimane. He has loved Yakiniku since he was a child. When deciding on a career path after graduating from high school, he chose to enter the restaurant industry because he wanted to entertain guests with the "finest Yakiniku." Gained experience at restaurants such as Korean Restaurant Renge and Ginmiya, learning how to recognize delicious meat, cut it, and serve it. In December 2020, he joined the restaurant as a chef at the same time as Yuchun opened in Kitashinchi.
安川 秀一Shuichi Yasukawa
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