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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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101 ICHI-MARU-ICHI
101 ICHI-MARU-ICHI
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Cake / Whisky
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鈴木 隆介Ryusuke Suzuki
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Mr. Suzuki is a dining leader who prioritizes hospitality for his guests.
He was born in 1992 in Ibaraki. Influenced by the staff working happily at a restaurant he used to visit while in college, he entered the restaurant industry with the idea that he would be able to work comfortably as himself. After gaining experience in service and bars in dining and French restaurants, he started working at 101 ICHI-MARU-ICHI as an opening staff in December 2022. He manages the restaurant with his hospitable smile and solid skills.
鈴木 隆介Ryusuke Suzuki
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Setsugekka Tanaka Satoru
雪月花 たなかさとる
- Sakae, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine
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田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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To provide the ultimate taste, Mr. Tanaka challenges himself as a "meat master" devoting his life.
He was born in 1967 in Gifu. As the eldest son of a family where his grandfather was a cattleman and horse dealer, and his father ran a butcher shop, he has held a knife and handled meat since he was 10. Since a young age, he dreamed of opening a restaurant, and at 25, he opened a yakiniku restaurant. His unique menu composition and store design gained attention, leading him to expand his meat-focused restaurants to 18 locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, Gifu, and Shiga. In particular, his restaurant Nikuya Setsugekka in Nagoya was featured in the "Michelin Guide Aichi, Gifu, Mie 2019 Special Edition". The restaurant has also received consecutive awards from the Tabelog Awards and gained popularity.
田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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Meguro Soregashi
目黒それがし
- Meguro, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General
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小松 雅至Masayuki Komatsu
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Mr. Komatsu is an experienced veteran chef who started his culinary career from a part-time job.
He was born on December 8, 1986, in Kanagawa, age 44. He became interested in cooking through a part-time job he had at a restaurant when he was 15 years old. After graduating from night cooking school, he began training at a kappo restaurant in Tokyo. Then, he worked at a kappo restaurant in Akasaka and also studied at a kappo restaurant in Kyoto for about two years. After participating in the launch of the Yumeya group, he joined JO Corporation of the Soregashi group in 2017, where he currently serves as the executive chef of each Soregashi restaurant.
小松 雅至Masayuki Komatsu
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TEPPANYAKI STEAK SHU MIYAKO ISLAND
鉄板焼ステーキ集宮古島
- Miyako/Other remote islands, Okinawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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吉井 康博Yasuhiro Yoshii
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Creating a luxurious dining experience within the leisurely flow of island time.
The experience of suffering from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake when he was in elementary school and receiving food relief support encouraged Mr. Yoshii to become a chef. Appreciating the hospitality and help he received, he began to think that he wanted to cook food that could cheer people's hearts and bodies. After moving to Miyakojima, he gained experience in various fields, including Italian, French, and Japanese cuisine at hotel teppanyaki restaurants and banquet halls. He is now the head chef at Shu, which will open on March 11, 2024.
吉井 康博Yasuhiro Yoshii
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El Torito Ikebukuro Nishiguchi
エルトリート 池袋西口店
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / American / Mexican/Central American / Imported Beer
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ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスChef / Jaime Villalobos Rodriguez
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Gained experience at a restaurant in Mexico and then challenged himself to bring his skills to Japan.
Mr. Rodriguez was born in Mexico in 1993. He started his career at his family restaurant in Mexico. Having gained experience in the kitchen there, he decided to take on the challenge of bringing his native flavors to Japan by joining the kitchen staff at El Torito.
ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスChef / Jaime Villalobos Rodriguez
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Tarikino Kappou
他力野割烹
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Wine / Sake
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他力野 慶太Keita Tarikino
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Challenging the Shuhari (follow the rules, break the rules, transcend the rules) of Japanese cuisine, Mr. Tarikino fascinates guests with various "freshly prepared" dishes that embrace the seasons.
He was born in 1974 in Nagasaki. Attracted by the way a chef finishes skewers behind the counter at a yakitori restaurant in his hometown, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at kappou and Japanese restaurants in Nagasaki City, he studied at a Japanese restaurant in Yokohama City. Then, he got to work with the Ukai Group and became the head chef at kappou ukai in Ginza Roppongi. As the culmination of his efforts, he founded his current restaurant in July 2022 and became independent. Serving dishes at the counter, which is his starting point, he serves " freshly prepared" dishes with creative and unique arrangements.
他力野 慶太Keita Tarikino
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CARNEYA ANTICA OSTERIA
カルネヤ
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Steak / Wine
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高山 いさ己Isami Takayama
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He has been surrounded by meats since he was born!
He was born as the 2nd son of a popular Japanese BBQ restaurant in Asakusa and grew up with Japanese BBQ 6 days a week. When he was 18, he dined at some 50 restaurants and approached [Chez Pavot Blanc] in Nishi Azabu with wonderful food and service, to start his culinary career. He further broadened his experience at [ENOTECA] and went to Italy in 2002. After he came back and worked as a chef at some restaurants in Tokyo, he opened [CARNEYA] in 2007.
高山 いさ己Isami Takayama
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Restaurant Ohtsu
レストラン オオツ
- Hitachi/Hitachiota, Ibaraki
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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大津 高志Takashi Ohtsu
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Mr. Ohtsu wants to offer dishes with all his heart to those who have chosen his restaurant.
He was born in 1948 in Ibaraki. His love of eating and drinking led him to become a chef. He has read many cookbooks on French cuisine and other culinary specialties and has visited various regions of Japan in search of ingredients. Throughout his career, he has been in search of his own unique taste. In 1990, he opened Restaurant Ohtsu in his hometown of Ibaraki. Today, with his son and chef, he still continues to evolve as a cook.
大津 高志Takashi Ohtsu
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Ristorante Fontana
リストランテ フォンタナ
- Watanabe Dori, Fukuoka
- Italian,Italian/French / General / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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小川 祐樹Yuuki Ogawa
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Mr. Ogawa constantly strives to achieve the best cooking by engaging in a dialogue with the ingredients and the customers.
He was born in 1984 in Fukuoka. After graduating from Nakamura Culinary School, he worked at the Hotel New Otani Hakata for four years. He then moved to Tokyo and trained at Reims Yanagidate and other restaurants. Returning to Fukuoka, he worked at Bistro En Cocotte and Ristorante Canoviano Fukuoka before joining Ristorante Fontana. He continues to pursue the best cooking every day, not only to make the most of the day's ingredients but also to "adjust to the customer's tastes," his priority.
小川 祐樹Yuuki Ogawa
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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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Sushikappou Ku-kai
寿司割烹空海
- Chiba Station, Chiba
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General
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村木 未来Mirai Muraki
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Born into a family of chefs, Mr. Muraki honed his skills from the age 15 to pursue a career as a sushi chef.
He was born in 1985 in Chiba. Growing up in an environment where many family members and relatives were chefs, he became familiar with cooking from a young age. He began his apprenticeship in Japanese cuisine at the age of 15. After his early years in Ueno and Kinshicho, he honed his skills in various sushi restaurants across Tokyo, including Roppongi, Ginza, Akasaka, and Ebisu. Since April 2019, he has been performing his expert skills at the newly opened Ku-kai. He is known for meticulous work and thoughtful customer service.
村木 未来Mirai Muraki
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Gion Kitagawa Hanbee
祇園 北川半兵衞
- Gion, Kyoto
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Others / Japanese Tea
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山形 陽Yo Yamagata
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Mr. Yamagata, who has experience in customer service in eastern and western Japan, now supports Japan's fascinating food culture experience.
After working as a service person at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo and a bar in Ginza, he moved his career to Kyoto. Then, he worked in a bar in Kyoto and managed an entertainment facility. He has been working at Gion Kitagawa Hanbee since its opening in 2018. As a manager, he supports guests' fascinating food culture experience.
山形 陽Yo Yamagata
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KOHAKU CHIBO Toranomon
琥 千房 虎ノ門
- Toranomon, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Japanese Beef Steak
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原 敬規Takanori Hara
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Mr. Hara is a chef who puts his passion for teppanyaki, hoping people will enjoy them using all five senses.
He was born in 1983 in Hiroshima. Since childhood, he has loved to cook. After graduating from culinary school, he trained at a Japanese restaurant for two years. When he wanted to be involved in okonomiyaki, the soul food of his hometown, Hiroshima, he came across and joined CHIBO, a company that operates mainly okonomiyaki restaurants nationwide. Since 2020, he has been working as the manager of KOHAKU CHIBO Toranomon. As teppanyaki is cooked right in front of the guests, he ensures that they can enjoy not only the taste of the food but also the sight of it.
原 敬規Takanori Hara
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Shabuzen Ginza Creston Hotel Branch
しゃぶ禅 銀座クレストンホテル店
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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大村 専二Senji Omura
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Mr Omura welcomes diners with the finest ingredients.
He was born in 1960 in Gunma Prefecture.
大村 専二Senji Omura
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Sennaritei Shinkabou
せんなり亭 心華房
- Hikone/Taga/Aisho, Shiga
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak
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川上 康裕Yasuhiro Kawakami
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Valuing every encounter with customers and ingredients, Mr. Kawakami delivers the best taste of the moment.
Mr. Kawakami was born in 1988 in Shiga. After graduating from a cooking school, he trained at an Italian restaurant in Gion, Kyoto, and started his career as a chef. After that, he gained experience in French cuisine at a wedding hall in Shiga Prefecture and then moved to Sennaritei Fudo, a restaurant specializing in Omi beef in Shiga Prefecture. He creates new-style course meals using Omi beef, Shiga's specialty, and always works with the ingredients with full attention.
川上 康裕Yasuhiro Kawakami
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Gyu-Kaku Sapporo Tokeidai-dori Branch
牛角 札幌時計台通り店
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat)
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谷口 遼太Ryota Taniguchi
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With warm smiles and delicious yakiniku, Mr. Taniguchi provides visitors with wonderful memories.
He was born in 1988 in Hokkaido. After joining Gyu-Kaku in 2011, he supported numerous restaurants through cooking and customer service. Currently, he also manages dozens of restaurants. He takes the greatest care in providing both delicious cuisine and high-quality meat, as well as excellent customer service that lets guests have enjoyable moments in his restaurants. Crossing the language barrier, he also creates an atmosphere where it is easy to talk to him. Today, he continues to welcome people with a soft smile and help them make their trips memorable.
谷口 遼太Ryota Taniguchi
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YOSHIKI FUJI
YOSHIKI FUJI
- Hitachi/Hitachiota, Ibaraki
- French,Italian/French / French / Spanish / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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藤 良樹Yoshiki Fuji
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Mr. Fuji is an ever-evolving French chef on a new gastronomic stage.
He was born in 1980 in Ibaraki. Admiring his father, who was a chef, he entered a culinary school. After studying at restaurants in Tokyo and Kanagawa, he eventually took over the renowned restaurant Sessonan in 2014. In pursuit of further evolution, he went to the Basque Country in Spain, a city of gastronomy. Through learning from master chefs, he realized the importance of improving his self-expression. In May 2024, he opened YOSHIKI FUJI. His cuisine, full of originality, continues to attract many people.
藤 良樹Yoshiki Fuji
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Kagurazaka Jiyaki Unasen
神楽坂 地焼うな泉
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Sake
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兼松Kanematsu
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Mr. Kanematsu is a chef dedicated only to the culinary arts, presenting the essence of Nagoya's pride, Jiyaki Eel, in his sincere work.
He was born in 1977 in Aichi, the owner of Kagurazaka Jiyaki Unasen. Starting his career at a tempura restaurant in a high-class hotel in Nagoya, he honed his skills in various genres, including Japanese and Italian. Later, he studied at a restaurant specializing in eel, a part of Nagoya's culinary culture, and moved to Tokyo, hoping to offer Jiyaki eel with the same taste and price as his hometown. In June 2024, he established his current restaurant in Kagurazaka, bringing the same deliciousness and enjoyment as in his hometown with his dynamic Nagoya-style Jiyaki technique.
兼松Kanematsu
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Osakaya Hamaguchi Main Branch
大阪屋 浜口本店
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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小松 貴之Takayuki Komatsu
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An expert connoisseur of meat and responsible for menu development for the Osakaya Group.
Mr. Komatsu was born in 1974 in Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki. Joined Osakaya Hamanomachi Branch at its opening. He is a skilled connoisseur who has been taking responsibility for the Osakaya Group's purchasing. Without compromising on purchasing, he has developed dishes that will please customers with his steady attitude as a chef.
小松 貴之Takayuki Komatsu
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