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Yakiniku Hajime
焼肉 基
- Isezakicho/Chojamachi, Kanagawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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青木 俊一Shunichi Aoki
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With 20 years of experience in Yakiniku, Mr. Aoki realizes his ideal with the trust cultivated through experience and hard work.
Since he started his culinary journey, he has been dedicated to Yakiniku only. He is a chef who is fascinated by the world of Yakiniku and continues to explore its depth. He gained extensive experience in various restaurants, honing his cooking skills and learning restaurant management. In particular, he focused on selecting ingredients, preparation, and grilling methods to enhance his knowledge and skills. After that, he opened a Yakiniku Hajime to serve the kind of Yakiniku he had envisioned.
青木 俊一Shunichi Aoki
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Birra Ristrante GAJA
ガヤ 小樽店（Birra Ristrante GAJA）
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) / Horumon (offal meat)
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番場 俊晃Toshiaki Banba
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Since the opening, Mr.Banba has pursued the goal of making his customers smile with delicious food.
Since the opening of GAJA Otaru, he has been a central figure in the dining hall, bringing energy and liveliness to the restaurant. He constantly strives to improve himself as a waiter and chef, all for the sake of the customers' satisfaction. Currently, he oversees several locations, including Otaru, Seizan, and Eniwa, commuting between each. He is continuously pursuing "better service" to further improve the quality of his food and service.
番場 俊晃Toshiaki Banba
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Charcoal-grilled Eel Doikatsuman Kinkakuji Branch
炭焼鰻 土井活鰻 金閣寺店
- Kinkakuji Temple/Kinugasa/Kita-ku, Kyoto
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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金谷 竜大Tatsuhiro Kanatani
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[Doikatsuman] Chef's skill and spirit learned at the main branch.
Mr. Kanatani was born in 1991 in Kyoto. He was attracted by the spirit of Mr. Doi Katsunagi Eel, the owner-chef of Doikatsuman, so he entered the head restaurant as one of the chefs. Through his daily training, he inherited the technique of charcoal-grilled eel, which makes the thick eel fluffy, and the passion of the chefs who have been delighting people with delicious eel. Then, the Kinkakuji Branch, the third branch of the restaurant, was opened. He is currently the owner and chef of the Kinkakuji Branch.
金谷 竜大Tatsuhiro Kanatani
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Zuientei
隨縁亭
- Namba, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / General
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田畑 伸吾Shingo Tabata
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Making food for loved ones is the root of his career as a chef for Mr. Tabata.
He was born in 1983 in Wakayama. Since his teenage years, he has loved to cook for his family and friends and chose to go to culinary school with this passion. After graduation, he began his career as a chef at Irodori, a Japanese cuisine restaurant in Hyatt Regency Osaka. In 2017, he joined Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka with the head chef he looks up to as his mentor. Currently, he is the head chef of Zuientei.
田畑 伸吾Shingo Tabata
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Gionshinbashi Nakatani
祇園新橋中谷
- Gion, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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中谷 一郎Ichiro Nakatani
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Over 20 years dedicated to Japanese cuisine! A skilled chef honed in Kyoto's renowned restaurants.
Mr. Nakatani was born in 1975 in Kyoto. Coming from a family that ran a pottery shop, with close ties to chefs from a young age, it was only natural to pursue a career in cooking. This craftsman-like chef spent 20 years honing his skills in Japanese cuisine at renowned hotels and esteemed restaurants in Kyoto. Utilizing his extensive skills and experience, he became independent in October 2015, opening his restaurant, Gionshinbashi Nakatani, in the atmospheric area of Gion. The restaurant's reputation quickly spread through word of mouth, attracting the attention of food enthusiasts.
中谷 一郎Ichiro Nakatani
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Sushi Nakao
鮨なか尾
- Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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中尾 康高 Yasutaka Nakao
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Mr. Nakao makes sushi using his own unique philosophy and style.
He was born in 1970 in Osaka. Since childhood, he has been dexterous with his hands and likes to make things. After gaining about five years of experience at his first apprenticeship, he visited sushi restaurants in Ginza, Kagurazaka, Aoyama, and other places, where he learned different working methods and ideas. As he continued training, he gradually dreamed of owning his restaurant. In 2020, he opened Sushi Nakao.
中尾 康高 Yasutaka Nakao
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Hikariya & yajimon
ひかりや＆yajimon
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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石原 亨Toru Ishihara
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The global food culture Mr. Ishihara experienced as an athlete inspired him to pursue a food and beverage industry career.
He was born in 1972 in Ishikawa. Initially, he was a member of the Japanese national canoe freestyle team. While traveling around the world for about 20 years as an athlete, he enjoyed eating each country's cuisine. His turning point came in 2002 when he encountered Wiener Schnitzel (veal cutlet) in Austria. He decided to pursue a second career in the restaurant industry to convey the appeal of the dish in Japan. He currently demonstrates his culinary skills as both the owner and chef.
石原 亨Toru Ishihara
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Umai Donabegohan to Tempura Naniwano Daidokoro FUJITA
旨い土鍋ご飯と天麩羅 浪速の台所ふじた
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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藤田 充紀Mitsunori Fujita
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Mr. Fujita opened his dream izakaya, inspiring people with his culinary talent and humanity.
He was born in 1982 in Osaka. Decided to run his own izakaya, which was his dream, and started working at an izakaya to make it a reality. When he was about 30 years old, he opened his long-desired restaurant. His career as a chef began with a wrong phone call, leading to various experiences in the food and beverage industry and his passion for building his own successful izakaya. His culinary talent and personality continue to bring joy and satisfaction to his guests.
藤田 充紀Mitsunori Fujita
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Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch
寿司 はせ川 西麻布店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka
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Mr. Kurosaka is dedicated to Japanese cuisine and pursues the original taste of the ingredients.
Mr. Kurosaka was born in 1968 in Chiba. Inspired by a chef at a Japanese restaurant he visited with his family when he was a child, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at Japanese restaurants in the Kansai and Kanto regions, he now works as a chef at Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch, where he continues to refine his skill. With his extensive experience, he strives to offer Japanese cuisine filled with a sense of the seasons.
黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka
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Manjuen
萬壽苑
- Suidobashi, Tokyo
- Cantonese,Chinese / Cantonese
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大田 気流甫Kerupu Ota
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Mr. Ota serves captivating Cantonese with expert skill and the use of spices.
He was born in 1969. The head chef of Manjuen. Impressed by the authentic Chinese food in Hong Kong, he went on to eat all kinds of high-end Chinese food in Japan, then decided to become a professional chef, hoping to create beautiful and delicious food. He honed his skills for many years under the Hong Kong-born head chef at Manjuen at the Hotel Grand Palace in Kudanshita and later became the head chef there. After the hotel closed, he took over the restaurant's name and opened the current restaurant in Suidobashi in 2021. Since then, he has been presenting various delicacies with his matured technique and taste.
大田 気流甫Kerupu Ota
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Wafuu-dokoro Usagi
和風処 うさぎ
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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母良田 良平Ryohei Horota
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Mr. Horota offers various unique Japanese cuisines, from the traditional to the extraordinary.
He was born in 1988 in Aomori and has worked as a chef at restaurants in his hometown and Tokyo. His repertoire is diverse, having experience not only in his main field of Japanese cuisine but also in Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling), Chinese cuisine, and sushi. At Usagi, he offers a menu that mixes Japanese cuisine with various other elements. From simple, classic Japanese cuisine that maximizes ingredients to more innovative dishes that incorporate genre-defying ideas, he delights diners with a wide variety of unique dishes.
母良田 良平Ryohei Horota
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ETO Sanchome Branch
料理人 えとう 三丁目店
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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衛藤 幸平Kohei Eto
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Delighting guests with delicious, multi-faceted creations
Mr. Eto was born in 1980 in Akita Prefecture. He first set down the path to becoming a chef in his 20s, where he trained through work at blowfish and Japanese restaurants in Akita City. After developing skills at Japanese, Chinese, and Western restaurants and long-standing ryokan (traditional Japanese inns), he joined [Shunsai Wasou ETO] as head chef in 2011. After taking over as manager at [ETO] in 2016, he has served as the head of [ETO Sanchome store] since its opening in 2019. While specializing in Japanese cuisine, he also has experience in a wide range of cuisines, including Western and Chinese styles. The multi-faceted expressions of his skill continues to delight his customers.
衛藤 幸平Kohei Eto
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Steak House Nakama
STEAK HOUSE NAKAMA
- Onna-son, Okinawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / American / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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菱田 和寛Kazuhiro Hishita
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Nothing motivates him more than the kind words of a customer
Born in February of 1981, his journey to becoming a professional chef was ignited after witnessing his own food bring joy and delight to his friends’ faces. Today he works on developing new and original dishes for the restaurant’s menu that aim to go over and above their customers’ expectations.
菱田 和寛Kazuhiro Hishita
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Yoryutei
楊柳亭
- Saga, Saga
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine)
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菱岡 範之Noriyuki Hishioka
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Mr. Hishioka offers visitors sincere pleasure with his traditional Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1963 in Saga. At 18, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine and continued to train. Having honed his skills for a long time at Saga's long-established ryotei restaurant, Yoryutei, established in 1882, he took charge of its kitchen at 40. Under the concept of " respectfully producing the life milestones of the customers," he always earnestly approaches his cuisine with a feeling of gratitude. He continues to attract many people with his taste and heartfelt hospitality by selecting the best seasonal ingredients available in each season: spring, summer, fall, and winter.
菱岡 範之Noriyuki Hishioka
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Horutanya Sakae Branch
ほるたん屋 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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榊間 周平Shuhei Sakakima
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Mr. Sakakima offers impressive dishes with the miracle of local ingredients. The taste of Gifu captivates the world.
Mr. Sakakima was born in 1988 in Tokyo. While living in Tokyo, he visited Gifu and decided to pursue a career in food after having a meal at Amiyaki-tei. After that, he moved to Gifu and trained at Amiyaki-tei, which he longed for. In 2019, he started a new challenge at Horutanya. In 2023, he moved to the current restaurant, Horutanya Sakae Branch, managing the restaurant as a restaurant manager.
榊間 周平Shuhei Sakakima
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AOHIGE Main Branch
青ひげ本店
- Hatchobori/Noboricho/Hakushima, Hiroshima
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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岸井 拓也Takuya Kishii
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Working without cutting corners, Mr. Kishii ensures that every guest leaves the restaurant with a smile on their face.
He was born in 1991 in Hiroshima. Experienced working in a restaurant as a part-time job when he was a student. After graduating from college, he entered the business world as a salesperson but found it difficult to forget the fascination he had experienced in the restaurant business. So, he joined Steak AOHIGE to pursue his career in the restaurant business again. Since the opening of AOHIGE Main Branch, he has been deeply involved in managing the restaurant in the manager position. He strives for the moment guests leave the restaurant with a smile through his uncompromising work in food and service.
岸井 拓也Takuya Kishii
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Shinsaibashi Steak
心斎橋ステーキ
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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秦 幸治Koji Hata
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With a passion for cooking, Mr. Hata decided to pursue a career in the culinary field and opened his restaurant after waiting with full preparation.
He was born in 1966 in Fukuoka. Having loved cooking since school, he started working for a telecommunications company, but his passion for cooking was so strong that he jumped into a Japanese restaurant in Fukuoka Prefecture, where he trained for seven years. He then trained for four years at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo, where he served as sous chef. After working as a sous chef at a teppanyaki restaurant in Tokyo and as a manager at a teppanyaki restaurant in Osaka, he opened his own teppanyaki restaurant, Oh! My Steak in Osaka. In 2024, he opened the second restaurant, Shinsaibashi Steak.
秦 幸治Koji Hata
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Japanese Cuisine Ryotei Kadomatsu
日本料理 料亭 門松
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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大久保 昌彦Masahiko Okubo
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With dependable skills and sensibilities taught by a master chef, he serves Japanese cuisine enriched by the seasons
He was born in 1960 in Kanagawa. Being manually dexterous since his childhood, and having an interest in cooking, he decided to pursue a cooking career. He became head chef of Ryotei Kadomatsu after 10 years of experience at a Ryotei restaurant in Kamakura and 8 years at a hotel in Yokohama.
大久保 昌彦Masahiko Okubo
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Craft Burger & Grill Jiro
Craft Burger＆Grill Jiro
- Ueno, Tokyo
- Hamburger,Western / General / American / Beer
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高山 光弘Mitsuhiro Takayama
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Mr. Takayama inherited the "genes of chefs" and followed the path of a professional.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo to parents who run an izakaya (Japanese-style pub). From an early age, he aimed to be a chef and, after graduating from high school, entered a culinary school. Following graduation, he studied Western cuisine at hotels and wedding halls and continued training. Then, gaining experience in a variety of restaurants, he took over his parents' restaurant in 2010. He wanted to create a pet-friendly restaurant, so he researched hamburgers independently and opened Craft Burger & Grill Jiro in December 2019.
高山 光弘Mitsuhiro Takayama
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Shimbashi Ren / SAKE STAND R
新ばし煉 / SAKE STAND R
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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金内 健一Kenichi Kanauchi
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Mr.Kanauchi cooks dishes that respect the ingredients and fascinate everyone who eats them.
In the unique customs of the artisan world, he earnestly learns Japanese cooking duties. While preserving traditional dishes and tackling new challenges, he strives daily with the motto of "providing dishes that impress our customers". After training at "Nadaman", he gained experience at restaurants in Tokyo and returned to his hometown Sendai. Afterward, he traveled to seven countries overseas and was involved in openings of five-star hotels and street-level stores. Based on the skills and sensibilities cultivated so far, he joined [Shinbashi Refined / SAKE STAND R] in October 2024.
金内 健一Kenichi Kanauchi
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