1161 - 1180 of 1732 chefs
-
Shiogama Shirahata
塩竈 しらはた
- Sendai Station West Exit, Miyagi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
-
![]()
鈴木 直哉Naoya Suzuki
-
He liked fish cuisine very much.
He was born in 1984 in Miyagi prefecture. He decided to be a chef as he liked fish cuisine very much. Though he worked in a different field once, he decided to start training as a Japanese chef when he got married, in order to succeed the restaurant run by his family. He has learned everything about cooking at [Shiogama Shirahata]. Currently, he selects ingredients and develops the menu as well, to serve fresh and tasty fish dishes without compromise to his guests.
鈴木 直哉Naoya Suzuki
-
-
Shunsai Yamasaki
旬菜 山崎
- Suita/Settsu, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
-
![]()
伊東 賢治Kenji Ito
-
Cooking at home ended up putting him on the path to a professional culinary career
Mr. Ito was born in Kagoshima Prefecture in 1979. During his childhood he had fun by making food at home, and he eventually used those fond memories as inspiration to take on a career in the culinary world. After graduation he made his first move toward becoming a chef by taking a job at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Kobe. He spent the next five years building his cooking skills little by little from the ground up. After that he continued to focus his efforts on Japanese cuisine by spending two years at a restaurant specializing in tofu, before moving on to work in catering for three years. He took his present position as head chef after joining Shunsai Yamasaki in 2009.
伊東 賢治Kenji Ito
-
-
Sushi no Jirocho
寿しの次郎長
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
-
![]()
勝野 良治Ryoji Katsuno
The Chef's Recommendations -
This well-respected, skillful, and athletic chef comes from a family with three generations of chefs and connects customers to flavors with an 80-year history.
He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1974 into a sushi-making family. He was brought up playing in the kitchen. His grandfather bought him his own knife when he was in third grade at elementary school. This sparked a natural interest in cooking. As a student, he pursued athletics and even considered going to a sports college. However, he decided that he ought to follow in his father's footsteps and become a chef. He built up 17 years of experience at sushi shops and traditional Japanese restaurants in Fukuoka. Later, he took over at Sushi no Jirocho-the third generation of chefs from his family to work there-and has been there ever since. He is an instructor of the National Japanese Chefs' Association. He is also a lecturer in Japanese cuisine at Fukuoka School of Culinary Arts.
勝野 良治Ryoji Katsuno
-
-
Yakiniku Sansuien East Entrance
焼肉 三水苑 東口店
- Sendai Station East Exit, Miyagi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
-
![]()
国本 仁基KUNIMOTO JINKI
-
Independently continuing the legacy of his grandmother and mother. Earnestly making yakiniku (Japanese BBQ).
He was born in 1969 in Sendai city, Miyagi prefecture. As a child, he helped out in the yakiniku restaurant started by his grandmother. Gaining experience over the years, he decided to branch out and open his own shop, the Yakiniku Sansuien. Gaining fame for its high quality meat and excellent cuts, a second branch, the Yakiniku Sansuien East Entrance was opened in June 2014.
国本 仁基KUNIMOTO JINKI
-
-
Villa della Pace
Villa della Pace
- Nanao, Ishikawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
-
![]()
平田 明珠Meiju Hirata
The Chef's Recommendations -
A career in cooking that contributes to the lives of local producers.
Born in 1986 in Tokyo. He studied public administration at university and took a job in a corporation before pursuing his culinary career. He experienced working at several Italian restaurants in Tokyo to train his cooking skills. After meeting with many producers and visiting their local farms, his desire to open his place near the farm grew strong and decided to move to Nanao city in Ishikawa prefecture. He is currently the owner chef at Villa della Pace, displaying his skills before the guests.
平田 明珠Meiju Hirata
-
-
Kako Usui
嘉肴 うす井
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi
-
![]()
臼井 信一Shinichi Usui
The Chef's Recommendations -
A veteran chef of 30 years
Chef Usui was born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1965. He loved cooking ever since he was a child, inspired by his culinarily skilled mother. After undergoing training, he entered into the world of Japanese cuisine. He launched Kako Usui in 2012.
臼井 信一Shinichi Usui
-
-
Sha Tom Yum Kung Pochana
シャー・トムヤムクン・ポーチャナー
- Ueno, Tokyo
- Thai/Vietnamese,Other Asian / Thai / Asian Creative Cuisine / Thai Curry
-
![]()
チャイ・ナ・ライChai Na Rai
-
A chef who loves his homeland of Thailand above all else
Born in Lopburi, Thailand, Mr. Chai Na Rai came to Japan after training at a hotel in Thailand. In Japan, he worked as a chef at the predecessor to [Sha Tom Yum Kung Pochana] in Ueno-Hirokoji. He is skilled in making a wide variety of regional Thai dishes that range from the north of Thailand to the south. With a bright and friendly personality, he has many fans and says, [it makes me happy when I get customers to like Thailand or Thai cuisine.] He also cheerfully provides dishes that are not on the menu if a customer orders it.
チャイ・ナ・ライChai Na Rai
-
-
Ristorante QUINTOCANTO
Ristorante QUINTOCANTO
- Nakanoshima, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
-
![]()
弓削 啓太YUGE KEITA
The Chef's Recommendations -
He moves even before he thinks. That kind of energy once brought him to the national stage in high school baseball, and now it's landed him in a famous restaurant
Born in 1989 in Saga prefecture. His sole passion through high school was baseball, and he even played in the national championships. After high school graduation he attended a culinary school in Vancouver, where he'd spent some time studying languages. After returning to Japan, he worked at Chez Inno, where he was in charge of sales, cooking, and desserts. To hone his skills even further, he traveled to Paris. Upon returning to Japan again, he worked at the SALONE2007 chain restaurant IL TEATRINO DA SALONE as sous chef, then as chef here at QUINTOCANTO.
弓削 啓太YUGE KEITA
-
-
Yakiniku no Kawayoshi
焼肉のかわよし
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
-
![]()
榎木 和則Kazunori Enoki
-
Mr. Enoki is a dedicated meat chef with a keen eye for quality with years of experience and skill.
He is from Kumamoto. Originally worked at another restaurant before being recruited to join Kawayoshi. With more than 30 years of experience in the meat industry, he carefully selects meat with his wide range of experience and keen eye. To provide both "delicious" and " reasonable prices," he is responsible for everything from meat selection to price negotiation. He always seeks ways to please his customers with his delicious yakiniku, using the skills he has honed over the years. His uncompromising work is the perfect role model of an artisan chef.
榎木 和則Kazunori Enoki
-
-
ShiJiaCai
施家菜
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Chinese,Chinese / Szechuan / Cantonese / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
-
![]()
山本 孝YAMAMOTO TAKASHI
-
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
-
-
Sushi Yoshida
鮨 よし田
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
-
![]()
吉田 健司Kenji Yoshida
The Chef's Recommendations -
A sushi chef who truly values the ability to socialize with guests face to face
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1969, from a young age Mr. Yoshida knew that he wanted to work in a profession that made people feel happy and delighted. He set his sights on becoming a sushi chef in particular, since he wanted to interact with customers each day and see them smile, rather than be isolated in a kitchen. He started his career at a sushi restaurant in his hometown of Kurume, and then after 8 years there he moved on to Japanese cuisine and other styles to build up his culinary repertoire. After that in June of 2005 he was in a position to make his dreams a reality by setting out independently to open Sushi Yoshida. Today you can find him there showcasing his talents as owner and head chef.
吉田 健司Kenji Yoshida
-
-
Ryukyu Chinese Dining Tama
琉球チャイニーズダイニング TAMA
- Shibuya East Exit/Miyamasuzaka, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese / Okinawa Cuisine / General / Wine
-
![]()
玉代勢 文廣TAMAYOSE FUMIHIRO
The Chef's Recommendations -
After grappling with Japanese and vegetarian cuisine, our chef Tamayose brings you the flavors of his home
Born in 1971, a native of Okinawa. After graduating from high school he spent a year attending culinary school, then honed his skills for five years at the formal Japanese restaurant Munakata in Ginza (now Shinbashi). After that he studied traditional vegetarian cuisine at Engakuji in Kita-Kamakura for three years, said to have been founded in 1282, before becoming head chef at Dedesuke where he served eight. In 2007 he opened Ryukyu Chinese Dining Tama. In 2009 he also started up Bio Wine & Food Tama in Marunouchi.
玉代勢 文廣TAMAYOSE FUMIHIRO
-
-
Himeji Sushi-Ichi
姫路 すし一 （スシイチ）
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Fugu (blowfish)
-
![]()
久宗 隆一Ryuichi Hisamune
The Chef's Recommendations -
A chef who is passionate about the flavor of ingredients
Chef Hisamune was born in Himeji on January 22nd, 1975. He was born into his current position as a second generation chef at Himeji Sushi-Ichi. He was raised looking over his father's shoulder as he worked. His parents' home was in Yamasakicho, Shiso, a town in Hyogo Prefecture surrounded by mountains and rivers, where he was in close touch with nature. That experience influenced him to strive to use techniques that highlight, rather than mask, the essential flavors of his ingredients. After graduating from university, he learned at restaurants in Kyoto, Kobe, and elsewhere before returning to his family restaurant, where he continues to work diligently to build upon his 20 years of experience to become an even better chef.
久宗 隆一Ryuichi Hisamune
-
-
Gihan Hajimedo
魏飯吉堂
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Chinese,Chinese / General
-
![]()
魏 禧之Yoshiyuki Gi
-
He was brought up with Chinese cuisine.
He was born in 1958 in Kanagawa prefecture. He started working in the kitchen of [Min Yan] run by his parents in Yokohama Chinatown at the age of 11. After working at a renowned Chinese restaurants in Japan, he went to China at the age of 18 and became a special-grade licensed cook. When returning to Japan, he worked at [Manchinro] in Yokohama Chinatown and became the general manager there. Now he often appears on various medias as a famous Chinese chef.
魏 禧之Yoshiyuki Gi
-
-
Ryowa Daido
料和 大道
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sake / Shochu
-
![]()
大道 慎吾Shingo Daido
The Chef's Recommendations -
With a reputation for performance and finesse, this artisan of Japanese cuisine coaxes the essential flavors from his ingredients
Born in January 1977 in Hyogo Prefecture, Chef Daido has had an interest in cooking since childhood, and began pursuing a future as a chef once he finished high school. With help from a friend, he got a job cooking at Arima Onsen, a food-focused hot springs ryokan, where he spent six years mastering techniques of Japanese cuisine. He then acquired even more experience working at several restaurants in the Sannomiya district of Kobe. He says, "I strive to prepare food that respects the ingredients, and makes the best use of their essential qualities." He creates dazzling dishes with the delicate mindfulness distinctive of Japanese cuisine, emphasizing inherent flavors and freshness.
大道 慎吾Shingo Daido
-
-
Teppanyaki Atsu-Atsu
鉄板焼き あつあつ
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / General
-
![]()
多川 滋樹Shigeki Tagawa
-
He mastered tappanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) cuisine in his own style, after accumulating training in Kanazawa and Osaka.
He was born in 1981 in Ishikawa prefecture. After working in various fields, at the age of 27 he started training at a teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) restaurant in Kanazawa for 2 and a half years, and at a high-end teppanyaki restaurant in Osaka for 3 years. In February 2015, he opened [Teppanyaki Atsu-Atsu] in Kanazawa to offer reasonable teppanyaki which is generally considered high-budget. His dishes served in his own style receive high reputation, such as steak with A5-rank Hida Beef, and a teppan (iron griddle) Chinese menu cooked on an iron griddle.
多川 滋樹Shigeki Tagawa
-
-
Kappo Nakanoya
割烹 仲乃家
- Tochigi City/Oyama/Shimotsuke, Tochigi
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
-
![]()
板長 杉山 謙二Master Chef: Kenji Sugiyama
-
Always pursuing high-quality Japanese cuisine diligently.
He was born in 1969 in Ibaraki Prefecture. He has 30 year of cooking experience exclusively in the field of Japanese cuisine from a sushi kappo (traditional Japanese cuisine) in Tokyo to a pufferfish specialized restaurant and an eel specialized restaurant. He is persistent in pursuing high-quality Japanese cuisine using primarily fresh local ingredients.
板長 杉山 謙二Master Chef: Kenji Sugiyama
-
-
Okonomi Monja Seijyuro
お好み・もんじゃ 清十郎
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
-
-
-
-
Soshu Torigin Shimosoga Branch
相州 鳥ぎん 下曽我店
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
-
![]()
児玉 久Hisashi Kodama
The Chef's Recommendations -
His love of cooking led to him becoming a chef and he now serves delicious yakitori (skewered and grilled chicken)
He was born in Akita Prefecture in August 1960. As he had always loved cooking, he gravitated naturally toward a culinary career. Capable of making food delicious through his own intuition, he was attracted to yakitori for its simplicity and depth, and he faithfully trains daily to make his yakitori ever more delicious. By being conscious of, not only the food, but also of customer service and customer comfort, he manages the restaurant with an attentiveness unique to veteran chefs.
児玉 久Hisashi Kodama
-
-
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
-
![]()
島田 勝弘Katsuhiro Shimada
The Chef's Recommendations -
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
-
