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Enman Izakaya Kougetsu

縁満居酒屋 皓月

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

山本 皓大Kodai Yamamoto

With a passion for cooking and a desire to preserve his own style, Mr. Yamamoto opened his restaurant.

He was born in 1987 in Shiga. Having the pleasure of seeing his food appreciated, he chose the path of a chef. He studied the basics of Japanese cuisine at Tsuji Culinary Institute and honed his skills at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel and Arima View Hotel (now Arima Kirari). His experience as a head chef and store manager further deepened his skills and knowledge of Japanese cuisine. After 18 years of training, he opened Enman Izakaya Kougetsu in December 2023, wanting to cook freely. In addition to being a cook, he distributes cooking and game videos on the web.

山本 皓大Kodai Yamamoto

Shikiryori Kitagaichi

四季料理きたがいち

  • Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

料理長・生沼The head chef, Mr. Oinuma

After studying as a Japanese chef, Mr. Oinuma provides "delicious excitement" to guests.

He was born in 1985. Started his career as a chef at the age of 20. At first, he honed his skills while being influenced by his seniors as a chef. After that, he was active in restaurants in Tokyo, mainly Japanese food. Currently, he is a chef at Kitagaichi. With the theme of "delicious excitement," he provides guests with a dining experience that impresses them the moment they eat it.

料理長・生沼The head chef, Mr. Oinuma

Niku to Sakana no Kyomachi Koshitsu Konjakumonogatari Sakae Branch

肉ト魚ノ京町個室 今昔物語 栄店

  • Sakae, Aichi
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)

伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito

Mr. Ito's extensive experience and solid skills are the foundation of the restaurant's flavor.

He was born in 1982 in Aichi. From a young age, he had a strong interest in making things and good food and chose to become a chef. At 25, he entered the Konjaku Monogatari Sakae Branch as an apprentice. After 12 years of rigorous training, he was promoted to sous chef at 32. Since then, he has continued to gain experience and skills and now boasts a career of more than 17 years as the head of the culinary department.

伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito

Miyagawacho Tensho

宮川町天匠

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

長谷川 隆次Ryuji Hasegawa

Mr. Hasegawa is an experienced chef who kept the taste of a long-established Japanese-style inn.

He was born in 1976 in Hokkaido. A part-time job in high school led him to become a chef. He has been working at a Japanese restaurant since his early days and has honed his skills, mainly in Japanese cuisine. He has been working in Kyoto since the age of 22. He spent 20 years as a chef at Tempura Yoshikawa in Tominokoji, Kyoto, and was the head chef for 18 years, maintaining the restaurant's taste. After that, he became independent and opened Miyagawacho Tensho. 

長谷川 隆次Ryuji Hasegawa

Ginza Tamai

銀座 玉ゐ

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)

長谷川 久展Hisanobu Hasegawa

Mr. Hasegawa is encouraged by his customers' comments, "It was delicious!".

He started working at Nihonbashi Tamai in December 2014 and moved to Ginza Tamai in April 2016. During the past 42 years, he has worked in the food and beverage industry, mainly in the Japanese food field. It makes him very happy when customers tell him that the dishes he serves them are delicious, so he works hard every day with that feeling in mind. Considering that conger eel dishes are rare in the world, his ambition is to make delicious dishes that everybody has never tasted before.

長谷川 久展Hisanobu Hasegawa

Sushi Fujiro

鮨 不二楼

  • Kayabacho, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake

古川 和希Kazuki Furukawa

Mr. Furukawa presents the one and only “New Edomae Sushi,” resulting from studies in Fukuoka and Tokyo.

He was born in 1983 in Fukuoka and is the head chef at Sushi Fujiro. In his late teens, he ate at the famous Fukuoka restaurant Yamanaka, and was truly impressed. He studied at a culinary school with a vision of working at Yamanaka and started working there after graduation. He trained hard studying Hakatamae Sushi. After moving to Tokyo and gaining experience at Edomae Sushi restaurants in Ginza and Roppongi, he connected with Mr. Muneshige Takatori, the general manager of Fujiro, and participated in the launch of the current restaurant. He has been in his current position since its founding in 2017.  He charms guests from Japan and overseas with his unique sushi that has a fusion of freshness and aging, Eastern and Western styles.

古川 和希Kazuki Furukawa

Miyakami

みやかみ

  • Asamashita, Kanagawa
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Miyakami is a professional who has inherited the DNA of chefs and has been trained exclusively in Japanese cuisine.

He was born in 1979 in Kanagawa in 1979. Born to parents who owned a restaurant, he aspired to be a chef from an early age. Because the restaurant was located in a market, he grew up surrounded by quality ingredients and naturally developed the ability to judge them. After graduating from Hattori Nutrition College, he became certified as a dietitian and sommelier. He joined Tokyo Kitcho, where he had worked part-time since he was a student and continued training for about 13 years. Then, in 2007, he became independent and opened Miyakami.

宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami

Nepali & Indian Restaurant BASURI Teradacho

ネパール&インド レストラン BASURI 寺田町

  • Tennoji/Abenobashi, Osaka
  • Indian Curry,Curry / Indian / Nepalese / Indian Curry

サプコタ アジャヤAjaya Sapkota

Mr. Sapkota provides heartwarming hospitality with Nepalese food.

He was born in Nepal. With a dream of opening a restaurant in Japan, he came to Japan. He has been researching the authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine he learned in his home country to match the Japanese palate. On November 20, 2023, he opened Nepali & Indian Restaurant BASURI with his family. He tries to maintain a restaurant with warm hospitality, the aroma of spices, and a smile on the faces of his guests.

サプコタ アジャヤAjaya Sapkota

Tominokoji Tempura Matsui

富小路 天ぷらまつ井

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake

松井 基宏Motohiro Matsui

Kyoto-style tempura and Japanese delicacies. Mr. Matsui offers authentic taste in a friendly manner.

He was born in 1977 in Hokkaido. Initially, he specialized in Japanese cuisine but entered the world of Kyoto-style tempura when he was in charge of a tempura specialty restaurant in Pontocho. After honing his skills at a renowned restaurant, he has worked at Tominokoji Tempura Matsui since 2019. He provides a casual yet relaxed hospitality for authentic Japanese cuisine with Kyoto-style tempura and refined Japanese cuisine techniques.

松井 基宏Motohiro Matsui

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)

坂野 稔Minoru Sakano

The Chef's Recommendations

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

Mawaranaisushi Hokuriku Gappa

廻らない寿司 北陸がっぱ

  • Kawasaki, Kanagawa
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

西村 俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura

Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces.

Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces. Offering mawaranai sushi (not conveyor belt sushi), he enchants his guests with his delicate technique and passion. He provides heartwarming moments with careful attention to ingredients and hospitality.

西村 俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura

Han no Daidokoro Bettei Shibuya Branch

韓の台所別邸 渋谷店

  • Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Whisky / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

大島 孝之Takayuki Oshima

The joy Mr. Oshima felt in the kitchen is what made him want to become a chef.

He was born in Kanagawa. What inspired him to become a chef was a part-time job he had in high school. Since that time, Mr. Oshima has always loved detailed work and creating something. The joy of being in the kitchen and experiencing it through daily operations motivated him to pursue a career as a chef. After graduation, he joined FOODRIM Corporation, where he worked part-time for many years. Currently, he is working at Han no Daidokoro Bettei Shibuya Branch.

大島 孝之Takayuki Oshima

Steak House Kanai Odawara-ekimae Branch

ステーキハウス金井小田原駅前店

  • Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

金井百香Momoko Kanai

Ms. Kanai came across delicious local beef.

She trained and experienced in service and cooking for eight years at Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen branch in Ito, Shizuoka. Having studied teppanyaki and Western cuisine, she is currently working at Steak House Kanai Odawara Ekimae branch.

金井百香Momoko Kanai

Sosaku Ryori Matsu

創作料理 真都

  • Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

大葉 敬太 Keita Oba

Mr. Oba provides a luxurious moment of hospitality with delicious ingredients from Miyagi.

He was born in 1990 in Miyagi. He began to cook as part of his physical preparation for sports and became a chef. Upon moving to Tokyo, he trained for three years at a famous French restaurant. Later, he studied at a Japanese restaurant and teppanyaki restaurant in Miyagi Prefecture. In May 2020, he opened Matsu to realize his wish to make "a restaurant that can fulfill the desire of adults." He responds flexibly to each person's request and attracts guests with various dishes. 

大葉 敬太 Keita Oba

Nihonryori Mochizuki

日本料理もちづき

  • Oshiage, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

内海 圭史Keiji Utsumi

Mr. Utsumi changes Japan's four seasons into cuisine, pleasing everyone's eyes and taste buds.

He was born in 1970 in Ehime. From childhood, he was exposed to the bounty of fresh seafood and crops, and his aspirations naturally led him to the culinary world. Enthralled by the fascination and depth of Japanese cuisine, he dedicated himself to honing his skills at famous restaurants in Ginza, Asakusa, Kanda, and other areas. In addition to his stoic attitude, he developed a charisma that involved others and became a chef in his 30s. Headhunted by Nihonryori Mochizuki in 2016, he has been working as a general chef since then. He also serves as a consultant to the entire group.

内海 圭史Keiji Utsumi

Sakanaya Soma Yanagawa Branch

さかな家そう馬 柳川店

  • Yanagawa/Omuta/Chikugo, Fukuoka
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Wine

Stand-up Sushi Sushikawa

立食い鮨 鮨川

  • Sasazuka, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

中山 友林Yurin Nakayama

From fishing as a hobby, Mr. Nakayama transitioned into the restaurant business as a handler of fresh seafood.

Mr. Nakayama was born in 1970 in Oita Prefecture. He has fished as a hobby since he was a child. After entering the workforce, he worked as a caregiver but switched to a career in the food industry, handling fresh fish. In 2005, at 35, he joined an izakaya franchise and started his own restaurant. He worked hard to keep it afloat for 10 years before closing it. Then, he began working at a restaurant specializing in seafood cuisine to start learning about fish again. In 2022, he left the restaurant and joined Sushikawa Co., Ltd. He works as a sushi maker at Stand-up Sush iSushikawa, which the company manages.

中山 友林Yurin Nakayama

Ganso Kushi-shabu Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch

元祖串しゃぶ まつたけ 心斎橋店

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

谷川 貴一Takakazu Tanigawa

Mr. Tanigawa learned the joys and rewards of the restaurant business from practical experience.

He was born in 1986 in Osaka. Having originally started his career in a different industry than food and beverage, Mr. Tanigawa began his career as a chef in his mid-30s. Although he had no experience initially, he found enjoyment and satisfaction through working in restaurants and honed his skills. He is currently working as a chef at Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch.

谷川 貴一Takakazu Tanigawa

Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch

個室 和牛焼肉 吟 難波店

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

平子 貴利Takatoshi Hirako

Mr. Hirako works hard every day to serve delicious Yakiniku and create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.

He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. Having felt the appeal of work that lets him see guests' smiling faces, he entered the world of dining. While working at a Yakiniku restaurant, he met the president of his current company and changed his job. Currently, he displays his skills as the restaurant head of Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch, a Wagyu beef BBQ restaurant with private rooms. He spends his days serving delicious Yakiniku and working hard to create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.

平子 貴利Takatoshi Hirako

Irifune Odawara-ekimae Branch

入船小田原駅前店

  • Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi

金井 勇弥Yuya Kanai

Dedicated to seasonal local fish and vegetables.

Aiming to become a professional chef, Mr. Kanai started as a dishwasher and cleaner at Irifune in his teens. There, he learned how to scale and prepare fish, sharpen knives, and the basics of Irifune's taste. As time passes, there is much to learn, and he strives for daily improvement.

金井 勇弥Yuya Kanai

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