1521 - 1540 of 1837 chefs
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Sushi Iwase
すし岩瀬
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi
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岩瀬 健治IWASE KENJI
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Trained at "Sushi Sho" affiliated restaurants
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Having been an office worker first, he started out late at the age of 21. But fate allowed him to begin training at a restaurant affiliated with Sushi Sho. After working at Nishi-Azabu's Sushi Sho Masa, Aoyama's Sushi Ko (now in Omotesando), and Shinjuku's Takumi Tatsuhiro he went out on his own in September of 2012.
岩瀬 健治IWASE KENJI
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Okonomiyaki Kiji Shinagawa
お好み焼 きじ 品川店
- Shinagawa, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Beer
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中川 恵理NAKAGAWA ERI
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After came back to Japan, he was impressed with the depth of "Okonomiyaki" that is specialty of his home town.
He was born in Neyagawa, Osaka in 1982. He decided to become a chef after he came back to Japan from a working holiday in New Zealand. His mentor at the place he used to work part-time suggested, "Why don't you open a restaurant in Tokyo?" and he joined the restaurant "Okonomiyaki Kiji Marunouchi" as he felt like having a look around Tokyo for a while. At the same restaurant, he was impressed how deep and interesting making okonomiyaki (Japanese-style pancake) was, as he always thought of it only "Osakan home cooking", and devoted himself to okonomiyaki. He become the restaurant manager of "Okonomiyaki Kiji Shinagawa" when it opened in 2010.
中川 恵理NAKAGAWA ERI
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Sushi Dai
寿司大
- Harumi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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漆原 訓URUSHIBARA SATOSHI
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Used to work at a Japanese restaurant. His honest and friendly characteristic is suitable for being a sushi chef.
He was born in Tokyo in 1972. After graduating from high school, he started his career as a Japanese chef at a Japanese restaurants in Kyoto. After working at three different Japanese restaurants in Kyoto in total, he also refined his skills at Hotel New Otani Osaka. When his father opened the sushi restaurant "Sushidai", it provided him with the motivation to become a sushi chef. After working at the lowest rungs of the restaurant for seven years, he now stands behind the counter as the restaurant manager. Managing a Tokyo-style sushi restaurant while creating a relaxed atmosphere with his uninhibited conversations with customers over the counter is his innate gift. Together with the taste of the food, this makes "Sushidai" an extremely popular restaurant.
漆原 訓URUSHIBARA SATOSHI
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Tonkatsu Yachiyo
とんかつ八千代
- Toyosu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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石塚 英明ISHIZUKA HIDEAKI
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His lifework is maintaining and developing the restaurant's recipes that has been handed down for a long time.
He was born in Tokyo in 1944. His father ran a casual restaurant in Nihonbashi, and he set his sights on becoming a chef ever since he was little, as he says, "In the past, taking over the family business was a given, so I never thought about any other paths." At the age of 20, he firstly trained at a Japanese restaurant. After thoroughly learning the basics of Japanese cuisine and how to pick fresh fish from the market, he joined "Tonkatsu Yachiyo", where his father handled the kitchen. Until now, for nearly 50 years since that day, he has been wholeheartedly studying about how to fry the best ingredients into delicious dishes.
石塚 英明ISHIZUKA HIDEAKI
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Sushi Zen Main Store
すし善 本店
- Maruyama Park, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Crab / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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大金 有三OGANE YUZO
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He decided to become a chef the first time he tried sushi, and now he strives to move people with his meals as profoundly as he was.
He was born in 1958 in Hokkaido. When he was in elementary school his father took him to a sushi shop, where he was deeply moved: "I never knew anything in the whole world could taste that good!". From that experience he endeavored to become a chef in the years following. He trained at four different sushi restaurants in Tokyo before coming to work for us at "Sushi Zen." His wish is for as many people as possible to experience the delicious, wonderful flavor of sushi, while spending their valuable time enjoying satisfying and exceptional service.
大金 有三OGANE YUZO
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Sukiyaki Kappo Yoshizawa
すき焼 割烹 吉澤
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Beef Steak
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光森 博基MITSUMORI HIROKI
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Starting from his grandfather, he is a 3rd generation chef.
I was influenced by my father and grandfather, who were chefs, and I acquired a taste for fine food at a young age. This dyed-in-the-wool chef refined his skills and his taste at the luxurious restaurants in Akasaka, as well as private company clubs, turning his interest into a career.
光森 博基MITSUMORI HIROKI
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Sushi Kanesaka
鮨かねさか
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi
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金坂 真次KANESAKA SHINJI
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We are energetic sushi craftsmen, always leading the race.
Born in Chiba prefecture, he single mindedly pursued baseball until graduating high school. After graduating culinary school, he began gaining experience at a local sushi restaurant. After gaining experience at well known stores in places like Ginza, he set up independently at age 28. Now, with 11 years of experience, he has expanded and even set up several branches overseas, and his restaurants have earned 2 stars in the Michelin Guide.
金坂 真次KANESAKA SHINJI
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Shodai
初代
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen)
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高杉 和生TAKASUGI KAZUO
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Every day, our chefs continue to preserve our founder's unmistakeable flavor.
He was born in Hokkaido in 1980. Marrying young gave him the opportunity to be invited to enter the culinary world by the owner, who was a former acquaintance. Ever since, he has earnestly followed the ramen (Chinese noodle soup) tradition and strived to maintain the founder's unique taste. At the same time, he has also experimented with new flavors.
高杉 和生TAKASUGI KAZUO
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Aoyama Spain Bar El Vuelo
青山スペインバル エル ヴエロ
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Steak / Mediterranean
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大竹 功悦OTAKE KOETSU
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Wanting to work in a job where one dish can make someone smile
Born in 1984 in Chiba. He worked to become a chef thinking, "I want to make people smile with the food I cook." After working at Aux Bacchanales and Ginza Candle, he came to Aoyama Spain Bar El Vuelo.
大竹 功悦OTAKE KOETSU
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Ginza Ishizuka
銀座 いしづか
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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石塚 規ISHIJIKA TADASHI
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Growing up watching his father and grandfather, who were both chefs, he naturally decided to enter the world of cooking.
Born March 23, 1976 in Tokyo, he grew up watching his father and grandfather, who were both chefs, and naturally became interested in cooking. Stepping without hesitation into the world of cuisine, he began his training at Kioicho's Fukudaya. He later deepened his knowledge at restaurants like Waketokuyama and Banrekiryukodo, making a heartfelt study of Japanese cuisine and was even reviewed in an international cooking magazine. In his 20th year as a chef, he opened [Ginza Ishizuka], where he can now be found.
石塚 規ISHIJIKA TADASHI
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Wine & Food Argento
WINE＆FOOD ARGENTO
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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大野 修ONO OSAMU
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Introduced to the world of Italian cuisine through a part-time job during his time in university.
While in university, he worked part-time serving customers at a local famous Italian restaurant. There he learned the depth and charm of Italian cuisine, which is said to be the model for French cuisine, and he decided to work at the restaurant full-time. Since then, he has gained experience at several other Italian restaurants, and he is currently running Wine and Food Argento as manager and chef.
大野 修ONO OSAMU
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Wine no Ie Budotei
ワインの家 ぶどう亭
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- French,Italian/French / General / French / European
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塚本 将喜TSUKAMOTO MASAKI
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This chef/owner, himself having been captivated by wine, aims to share its beauty.
He was born on December 1956, in Saga Prefecture. Being a fan of wine, he has worked as a sommelier in a French restaurant. Making the most out of his experiences as a sommelier, he opened a "restaurant to offer food that goes with wine". He has a stock of wines, mainly from France, chosen by himself that he can recommend to customers.
塚本 将喜TSUKAMOTO MASAKI
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Shunsai Izakaya Furuichi Tsubogin
旬彩居酒屋 古市 つぼ銀
- Ise, Mie
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Duck / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle)
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伊藤 剛ITO TSUYOSHI
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His dream is to open an izakaya of his own one day
He was born in Mie Prefecture on September 1st, 1984. He started working at restaurants in his teens, and gained experience as the manager of bars in Tokyo and Tohoku. In 2012, he returned to his hometown, Ise City, to become the chef of Shunsai Izakaya Furuichi Tsubogin. Making use of his experiences working in restaurants where sake played a central role, he is particular about serving high quality food which goes well with his carefully chosen sake. He devotes himself to his work every day so as to satisfy his customers.
伊藤 剛ITO TSUYOSHI
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Lounge & Bar Grand Bleu
ラウンジ＆バー グラン・ブルー
- Ito/Shimoda, Shizuoka
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail / Whisky / Cake
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鎌田 雅之KAMADA MASAYUKI
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Inspired by the TV show "Food Heaven" to become a chef
Born in 1960. After studying under Masaru Kamikakimoto at "Alain Chapel", he worked as chef and then assistant head chef for the Huisten Bosch Hotels. In 2008 he was hired as the head chef for the "Hotel La Suite Kobe - Harborland" and was promoted to his current post as assistant general manager in 2009.
鎌田 雅之KAMADA MASAYUKI
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La Coccola
La coccola （外苑前 イタリアン ラコッコラ）
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / General
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園田 洋平SONODAYOHEI
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Distinctive, constantly innovative Italian cuisine.
After graduating from culinary school, he first spent time at Piatt in Funabashi, then at Granata, and at ASO, followed by further training at a Japanese restaurant and a dining bar. Widening the breadth of cuisine, in 2010 he opened La coccola to establish his own cuisine.
園田 洋平SONODAYOHEI
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Ristorante RinascereDojima
Ristorante RinascereDojima（リナッシェレドウジマ）
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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片山 裕貴KATAYAMA YUKI
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Reputation built on our unique Italian taste with the spirit of France
Born in Osaka, 1984. Main chef of [Ristorante RinascereDojima]. Admiring his father who was a French chef, he followed him into the culinary world. He worked at the Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka and honed his skills in their dining cafe and French restaurant, as well as in event planning. Currently he is creating unique dishes with knowledge imparted from his Italian cuisine predecessor, and adding a touch of his specialty French method and inspiration, which has earned him a high reputation.
片山 裕貴KATAYAMA YUKI
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Bijindori
美神鶏
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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小柳 賢一郎KOYANAGI KENICHIRO
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Enjoy dishes waterboiled to perfection, served by a head chef from Kyushu
He was born in 1968 in Nagasaki Prefecture. He was deeply moved by the exceptional food served to him at the Japanese-style restaurant of an acquaintance, which set him on the path to becoming a chef. He polished his skills at a number of restaurants all over Nagasaki and Tokyo, before working at Fried Giblet & Giblet Stew Specialists - Koganeya in 2006. After 10 years of experience, he opened a new store in the franchise, Bijindori and is now the head chef.
小柳 賢一郎KOYANAGI KENICHIRO
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Hishinuma - Japanese cuisine
日本料理 菱沼
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle) / Wine / Fugu (blowfish)
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菱沼 孝之HISHINUMA TAKAYUKI
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30 years after opening his restaurant, he opens up the world of Japanese cuisine with his own unique sensibility
Born in Kawagoe, Saitama in 1956, he was charmed by the way Japanese cuisine reflects the seasons, which inspired him to pursue becoming a chef. After graduating from the Kagawa College of Culinary and Confectionary Arts, he trained at a number of Japanese restaurants in Tokyo, such as Tsurunoya in Ginza, and then went on to open Nihon ryori Hishinuma in Mita, Minato in 1985. Then in 2005, he moved to Roppongi, Minato. Over the course of 20 years, he has proposed new ways to pair wine as well as rice to suitable dishes, and continues to do so now. He has obtained stars for 8 consecutive years ever since the Michelin Guide to Tokyo was launched. Also, he is passionate about having a good diet, and is active in publishing books and delivering talks as well.
菱沼 孝之HISHINUMA TAKAYUKI
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Cuoco di Mare
cuoco di mare
- Sakae, Aichi
- Italian,Italian/French / General / Italian / Wine
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髙木 雅規TAKAGI MASANORI
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A chef who selects his ingredients with care and places a high value on harmony between food and wine
Born in 1974 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Mr. Takagi was surrounded by a lot of elders whom he respected who worked in the foodservice industry. That and the fact that he liked cooking made him decide to become a chef. After training at a number of Italian restaurants in Kanagawa Prefecture, he opened his own shop, Cuoco di Mare", at age 32. He serves authentic Italian food, paying careful attention to all ingredients and using seasonal ingredients that are procured daily. He also listens to his customers' preferences and recommends the wine that best matches the dishes the customers are having. This is one way he is always trying to create a more fulfilling dining experience for his customers."
髙木 雅規TAKAGI MASANORI
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Spiedino Fuggi
スピエディーノ フッジ
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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藤田 知宏FUJITA TOMOHIRO
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Our inspiration was French cuisine, but we are also inspired by Italian cuisine.
He gained experience working at a hotel and restaurant in the city. During that time he was also given a job as a chef. At first, he started out doing French cuisine, and then he fell in love with Italian cuisine and opened Fujji, where he is currently based.
藤田 知宏FUJITA TOMOHIRO
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