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Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Kiyamachi Main Branch
京都スタンドきよきよ木屋町本店
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sawa (cocktail of spirits and soda) / Sake
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山本 由矢Yuya Yamamoto
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His efforts and fate have led Mr. Yamamoto to build a career as a chef.
Mr. Yamamoto was born in 1989 in Kyoto. An acquaintance invited him to enter the world of chefs. He worked in hotel operations for about two and a half years, learning the basics of customer service and hospitality. After that, he became increasingly attracted to cooking, and his desire to make delicious food with his hands grew stronger. Amid such a situation, he had an opportunity to join Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Kiyamachi Main Branch. Currently, he is developing his cooking knowledge further while improving his handling of ingredients and cooking techniques.
山本 由矢Yuya Yamamoto
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GION Yamaneko
GION 山根子
- Gion, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi
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Ms. Izumi is the owner who proposes unique pairings based on her deep knowledge of sake.
She was born in Kyoto. Fascinated by the depth of sake, with its various flavors and aromas, she entered the restaurant business. In 2023, she opened GION Yamaneko as an owner. Since she is a sake expert and used to manage a shochu bar, she has extensive knowledge of pairing with food. She is also a certified senior koji (rice molt) specialist and is familiar with fermented foods, koji foods, and beverages, which is why she is planning to make homemade doburoku (unrefined sake) and amazake (sweet rice drink) at the bar.
泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi
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Unagi no Masa
うなぎのまさ
- Kamihonmachi, Osaka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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石黒 岳Gaku Ishiguro
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Mr. Ishiguro keeps challenging himself in new areas by focusing on what he wants to do.
He was born in 1998 in Osaka. Since his family owned a French restaurant, he was familiar with the work of a chef from childhood. Started his training at a Japanese restaurant. After that, he moved to a members-only sushi restaurant to further hone his skills. The decision was made to launch a restaurant specializing in eels at the same store, and he was given the responsibility for it. In September 2022, the restaurant opened as Unagi no Masa. As manager and chef, he is in charge of the restaurant. He is a qualified sommelier.
石黒 岳Gaku Ishiguro
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Sumibi Yakiniku Kyoro-chan
炭火焼肉キョロちゃん
- Tenmabashi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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琢磨 愛帆Naruho Takuma
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Entered the food and beverage industry as a teenager, Ms. Takuma honed her customer service skills through repeated practice.
She was born in 1995 in Osaka. Entered the world of food and beverage as a teenager. With experience in a yakiniku restaurant and an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) in the Osaka area, she has honed her customer service skills through on-the-job practice. She is currently working as the manager of Sumibi Yakiniku Kyoro-chan.
琢磨 愛帆Naruho Takuma
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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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Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu
田原本 マルト醤油
- Kashihara, Nara
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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大田 雄也Yuya Ota
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Offering local gastronomy with ingredients from Nara and MARUTO soy sauce.
Mr. Ota was born in 1981 in Mie. Started his culinary career after graduating from university. With 10 years of cooking experience in Tokyo, he relocated to Nara. He has worked in Japanese cuisine and a café-restaurant using Nara Prefecture's ingredients. In 2021, he became the head chef at Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu. Every day, he goes to the farm to grow, harvest, and cook nearly 150 varieties of vegetables a year. He welcomes guests with dishes that make the most of MARUTO soy sauce and Nara's ingredients.
大田 雄也Yuya Ota
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San Bettei Kitashinchi Branch
燦別邸 北新地店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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井上 学Manabu Inoue
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Mr. Inoue values the relationships and bonds with people in his life.
Learning the importance of connection with others through baseball, he entered the food and beverage industry at 18. It was 19 years ago that he first met the owner of San Bettei. Due to the company's rapid growth, which started as a Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurant, he was separated from the owner and left the company. He studied service in Italian and French restaurants, then worked in construction and as an executive at a ramen restaurant. However, he could not forget the owner whom he respected and connected with him via SNS. When San Bettei from Onna-son, Okinawa, was opening in Kitashinchi, he joined the restaurant as a manager, realizing his wish to work with the owner.
井上 学Manabu Inoue
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Table36
テーブル36
- Namba, Osaka
- Buffet,Buffet / General / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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𠮷田 博人Hiroto Yoshida
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Mr. Yoshida's interest in creating things led him to the world of French and Italian cuisine.
He was born in 1969 in Osaka. Being deeply interested in making and creating things, he wanted to express himself through cooking and decided to become a chef. Started his career as a banquet chef at Miyako Hotel Osaka. In 2003, he moved to All-Day Dining in Swiss Hotel Nankai Osaka (former Nankai South Tower Hotel Osaka), where he continued his training. He then became the head chef at Table 36, preparing dishes that make the most of his experience.
𠮷田 博人Hiroto Yoshida
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Zerodo Jukusei Steak
０℃熟成ステーキ
- Namba, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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鬼塚 尚也Naoya Onizuka
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Mr. Onizuka admired his grandmother's delicious cooking, which made everyone smile.
He was born in 1998 in Osaka. His grandmother was an excellent cook and used to serve him and his friends. Her food was delicious, and the people who ate it were smiling and saying, "Delicious." He became a chef because he wanted to make people smile with his own cooking. At 15, he entered the world of cooking and trained at Rakushoku Kukan Satoshiya. After that, he joined Creo-ru corporation at the age of 20. He is currently working as a chef at Zerodo Jukusei Steak Main Branch.
鬼塚 尚也Naoya Onizuka
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Nikutei Yuhi
肉亭 結
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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桜井 敬士Keiji Sakurai
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Mr. Sakurai connects ingredients selected from all over Japan and expresses them in his cuisine.
He was born on March 10, 1973 in Shiga. The reason he chose to become a chef was because of his strong will to test how much he could do in one path. He studied mainly Kyoto cuisine at Hotel Okura Kyoto's Irifune. He is currently the head chef of Nikutei Yuhi. By continuing to grow in the culinary world and challenging his limits, he continues to hone his true skills and passions.
桜井 敬士Keiji Sakurai
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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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Kappa Ramen Honpo Izumisano Branch
河童ラーメン本舗 泉佐野店
- Kishiwada/Izumi/Izumisano/Sennan, Osaka
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Chahan (fried rice) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Tonkotsu Ramen (pork broth ramen)
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伊藤 純Jun Ito
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Fell in love with KAPPA HONPO president and started a career in ramen (noodles).
Born in Nara in 1985. He fell in love with the style of KAPPA HONPO in Sennichimae when working as a part-time staff, where he started his ramen career. The soup at branches of this chain stores varies according to the area. The [only one] taste always considers what the locals like.
伊藤 純Jun Ito
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Teppanyaki Minami
鉄板焼「みなみ」
- Namba, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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中川 敬二Keiji Nakagawa
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Mr. Nakagawa presents his experience cultivated through Italian and French cuisine in Teppanyaki.
He was born in 1974 in Osaka. While helping with household chores as a child, he learned the joys and depths of cooking and resolved to become a chef. Starting his career in earnest through all-day dining at the RIHGA Royal Hotel, he gained experience in Italian and French restaurants before joining Swissotel Nankai Osaka in 2015. After further improving his techniques as the sous chef at the restaurant Table 36 in this hotel, he has been showing off his skills as head chef at Teppanyaki Minami since August 2024.
中川 敬二Keiji Nakagawa
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Kamameshi Chazuke GRANCHA
釜めし茶漬け GRANCHA
- Nara, Nara
- Japanese,Japanese / Chicken / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot)
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出口 恵美子Emiko Deguchi
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Ms. Deguchi is a manager whose experience, spirit, and inquisitiveness are all exceptional, with a warm personality.
After joining the company in 2010, she served as the manager of Washokuya Happoh, a beloved local eatery. With the opening of Kamameshi Chazuke GRANCHA in 2019, she was appointed its manager and supports the restaurant with the skills cultivated. She sometimes works with the head chef through trial and error, paying close attention to the details of the dashi broth and flavor. With extensive experience in assisting with food preparation, she is a dependable presence who deeply understands the kitchen's workings. Driven by passion and determination, she leads the restaurant and is committed to making constant efforts every day.
出口 恵美子Emiko Deguchi
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Sumibi Yakiniku Hibinotei Nakamozu Branch
炭火焼肉ひびの亭 中百舌鳥店
- Sakai, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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岸本 英則Hidenori Kishimoto
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Mr. Kishimoto entered the world of Yakiniku after working in Japanese cuisine. Values how to present high-quality ingredients appealingly.
He was born in 1980 in Osaka. Entered the world of food and drink from the age of 18. In the beginning, he worked in Japanese cuisine as his main genre. He has honed his skills as a chef in Japanese cuisine, which, like Yakiniku, values its ingredients. After 5 years of experience at a kaiseki restaurant, he switched the genre to Yakiniku. Since around 2013, he has been working at the current restaurant. He is currently its manager.
岸本 英則Hidenori Kishimoto
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Nikuju Hokusai
肉重北斎
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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長谷川 竜介Ryusuke Hasegawa
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Mr. Hasegawa assists guests in making good memories with friendly service and smiles.
He was born in 1978 in Kyoto. After working in the education industry for a long time, he became the manager of Nikuju Hokusai in April 2024 by chance. The restaurant aims to serve food within five minutes as a "fast food restaurant of Nikuju." However, that is certainly not the only thing he values. He also cares about communicating with guests and is good at capturing their needs instantly. With his experience, he is dedicated to providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
長谷川 竜介Ryusuke Hasegawa
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La Cuisine Enju
Ｌａ Ｃｕｉｓｉｎｅ 槐
- Hikone/Taga/Aisho, Shiga
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / French
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山田 章裕Akihiro Yamada
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Trained in Kyoto, France, and Shima.
Mr. Yamada joined Miyako Hotel in 1988. In 1993, he moved to France, where he studied in three- and two-star restaurants for about two years. After returning to Japan, he became the chef of the restaurant Grand View and the contemporary French restaurant Espoir in 2002. In 2009, he became the owner-chef of the restaurant Grand View. In 2016, he was appointed head chef at Shima Kanko Hotel's The Club; in 2019, he became head chef and head of the food and beverage department. In 2020, he opened La Cuisine Enju.
山田 章裕Akihiro Yamada
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Sandaime Wakihiko Shouten Shin-Fukushima Main Branch
三代目 脇彦商店 新福島本店
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
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松本 龍彦Tatsuhiko Matsumoto
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If you forget your gratitude, you won't be able to meet delicious Japanese Wagyu.
Mr. Matsumoto is from Hyogo. He honed his skills by learning everything from cutting meat to judging it, mainly at famous restaurants in the Kansai region that specialize in meat dishes regardless of genre. Through his experience as a chef, he has always looked at meat, but the producers and suppliers understand the ingredients best. That is why he never misses saying, “Thank you for always supplying the best meat,” to Wagyu beef farmers and suppliers who carefully raise and deliver the beef.
松本 龍彦Tatsuhiko Matsumoto
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Hokkaido Sakaba Kita-no Kazoku Namba Sennichimae Branch
北海道酒場 北の家族 なんば千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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Yakiniku Sutaminayama
焼肉スタミナ山
- Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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末吉 勇大郎Yutaro Sueyoshi
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With the motto "Challenge is the future!" Mr. Sueyoshi keeps moving forward.
He was born in 1993 in Kyoto. He grew up in an environment where he was exposed to the food and beverage service industry from a young age. While studying abroad in Vancouver at 18, he worked part-time at a restaurant and developed a deep interest in the service industry. After coming back to Japan, he joined a company in the food and beverage industry. He was given the responsibility of managing multiple stores in this rapidly expanding company. Through this experience, he understood the vast possibilities of the industry. After that, he worked as the opening manager of a membership-based yakitori restaurant, where he learned about the operation of a specialized business model. When he was 25, he set a goal to become independent by 30 and later opened Yakiniku Sutaminayama.
末吉 勇大郎Yutaro Sueyoshi
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