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CAFE LOUNGE mosuKe
CAFE LOUNGE mosuKe
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Soup Curry / Cake / Parfait
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北川 賢太Kenta Kitagawa
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Mr. Kitagawa is a Michelin-starred food specialist who has mastered making the most of ingredients.
He was born in 1979 in Hokkaido. His family had a restaurant business, so he asked for toys for playing house in his childhood. At 15, he moved to Tokyo and worked as a live-in chef at a kappo restaurant. Later, he trained at several French restaurants in Tokyo before returning to his hometown of Asahikawa. Auberge Ninguruforet, where he was appointed as the head chef, was listed in the Michelin Hokkaido 2017 special edition. After serving as a chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant Hiruoka, he works at CAFE LOUNGE mosuKe.
北川 賢太Kenta Kitagawa
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Sapporo Yakiniku Itsumokoko Susukino Main Branch
札幌焼肉いつもここ すすきの本店
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Local Japanese Cuisine / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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千葉 洋之Hiroyuki Chiba
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The owner enjoys cooking based on his grandfather's instruction.
Mr. Chiba was born in 1982 in Hokkaido. Receiving guidance from his grandfather, who ran a Yakitori restaurant in Sapporo, triggered his interest in cooking, and he woke up to the joy of cooking from elementary school. He worked in a department store as a vegetable buyer, spotlighting ingredients that are the starting point of food. After that, he trained at a Yakiniku restaurant and became the manager, performing his skills as both a manager and a chef. Then, he left the company to open his own Yakiniku restaurant and opened Sapporo Yakiniku Itsumokoko Susukino Main Branch in August 2024.
千葉 洋之Hiroyuki Chiba
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Hormone Yakiniku Shichifuku Namba branch
ホルモン焼肉 七福 難波店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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キムChef Kim
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The master chef keeps creating the tastes of Korea where he grew up.
He was born in Korea and came to Japan on business. Though he was working in a different field, he got an opportunity and entered the cooking field, since then he has accumulated a career as a chef. With his natural good sense, and also advice from his friends and acquaintances who were from Korea, he started showing his talent, and became the master chef at [Hormone Yakiniku Shichifuku Sinsaibashi branch] when it opened. Their popular menus are [Kal-guksu (Korean noodles)] and [Yukhoejang (spicy Korean soup)].
キムChef Kim
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Nihon-ryori Ootsu
日本料理おお津
- Sayama, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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梶浦 健一 Kenichi Kajiura
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Mr. Kajiura offers warm hospitality with dishes prepared wholeheartedly and carefully, starting from selecting ingredients.
He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Started his apprenticeship at a Japanese restaurant in Tokorozawa, initially with a casual interest in cooking due to his love for food. Inspired by an encounter with a colleague he respects as a person and a chef, he seriously honed his culinary skills and became even more fascinated with cooking. Then, he moved on to work at a Ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) in Ginza, where he also worked as a head chef. Afterward, he opened his restaurant in Nippori, which was popular for seven years before returning to Saitama. He then contributed to the launch of Ootsu and became the head chef when it opened in November 2019.
梶浦 健一 Kenichi Kajiura
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Jinroku
甚六
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Takoyaki (octopus balls) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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應田 壽一Hisakazu Ota
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Mr. Ota has been pursuing the possibilities of Teppan cuisine for over 35 years, with the Kansai as the backbone.
He was born in 1962 in Osaka. Growing up in Tsuruhashi, Osaka, known as the town of okonomiyaki and yakiniku, he became familiar with the taste from an early age. After moving to Tokyo, he was engaged in a different industry before switching careers and opening Jinroku in Shirokane in 1989. Later, he opened JINROKU Pacific in Hawaii and JINROKU Anti in Haneda Airport as directly managed branches. In addition, he is also involved in producing hotels and highway service areas. In 2021, the main restaurant reopened following the renovation of the building. Yakiniku Imajin also opened adjacent to it.
應田 壽一Hisakazu Ota
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The New World
ザ・ニューワールド
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Cookshop / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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The owner-chef of The New World.
Mr. Toba was born in 1978 in Saitama Prefecture. He has a unique background, having quit his job as a J-League trainee and worked as an elementary school teacher before entering the world of chefs at 32. He trained for 3 years at DIRITTO in Kagurazaka, 2 years at Florilege in Aoyama, and 2 years as a sous chef at Aria di Tacubo in Ebisu before becoming the chef at Gris in Yoyogi Uehara in March 2016. He then became the owner-chef of the same restaurant, which reopened as sio in July 2018.
鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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Shin-Okubo Kankoku Yokocho Hongdaepocha
新大久保韓国横丁 ホンデポチャ
- Okubo, Tokyo
- Korean,Other Asian / Korean / Makgeolli
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ソンスキSonsuki
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Offers dishes that suit Japanese tastes while respecting authentic Korean flavors.
She was born in 1959 in Busan. Came to Japan after working as a chef in Korea for a long time. She joined the kitchen at the opening of the Hongdaepocha Shin-Okubo main branch. Since then, she has worked at a total of 13 branches. Since January 2021, she has been serving dishes that suit the Japanese people's tastes yet still respects the authentic Korean flavor at Shin-Okubo Kankoku Yokocho Hongdaepocha.
ソンスキSonsuki
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Yakiniku Tattontei
焼肉 たっとん亭
- Asakusabashi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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川口 一輝Ikki Kawaguchi
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Mr. Kawaguchi offers the same delicious taste with the same commitment to quality that has been loved.
He was born in 1994 in Osaka. Since his father opened Yakiniku Tattontei in the early Heisei era, he has watched as his father pleased many people behind him. Later, he became involved in the restaurant business himself and became the second-generation owner of Yakiniku Tattontei in 2021. He continues to serve the same delicious food while respecting the restaurant's beloved traditions, such as purchasing meat and sauce.
川口 一輝Ikki Kawaguchi
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Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma Roppongi Branch
北新地焼肉さつま 六本木店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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山田 智朗Tomoaki Yamada
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Mr. Yamada is committed to creating a new type of restaurant and spreading the appeal of yakiniku (grilled meat).
He was born in 1987 in Tokyo. He fell in love with the taste of "Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma," which he ate in Osaka and trained at the same restaurant. He was appointed the store manager at the newly opened "Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma Roppongi branch" on February 23, 2023. He tries to create a new restaurant-style and welcomes guests with warm hospitality every day.
山田 智朗Tomoaki Yamada
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THE WAGYU BROTHERS
THE WAGYU BROTHERS
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Hamburger,Western / American / Steak / Hamburger
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菊池 航Wataru Kikuchi
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Maintaining a passion for burgers and a commitment to ingredients and cooking methods.
Mr. Kikuchi was born in 1991 in Tokyo. Being involved in a creative izakaya as an opening staff member when he was 20 years old, he was attracted to the world of cuisine. After that, he worked at an izakaya for four years, where he also took on the role of manager. Then, attracted by American cuisine, especially hamburgers, he worked four years as a manager at a restaurant specializing in hamburgers. In the meantime, he decided to open a burger restaurant in Asakusa with an offer from his brother, and the brothers opened THE WAGYU BROTHERS on November 11, 2024.
菊池 航Wataru Kikuchi
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Shabu-shabu Temujin
しゃぶしゃぶテムジン
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Nabe (hot pot)
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村岡 孝彦Takahiko Muraoka
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Utilizing the experience and knowledge he has cultivated, Mr. Muraoka proposes a new way to enjoy meat.
He was born on January 29, 1989 in Hokkaido. To follow in his father's footsteps, who took charge at Jingisukan Temujin, he decided to take on the challenge of managing a restaurant. He moved to Tokyo in his early 20s and gained experience in a variety of restaurants, including izakaya (Japanese-style pub), ramen, and yakiniku restaurant, and acquired management know-how. While respecting the flavors and traditions established by his father, he has forged his own path, opened Shabu-shabu Temujin in Hakodate on April 25, 2024, at Hakobiva in front of Hakodate Station, in addition to the Jingisukan restaurant.
村岡 孝彦Takahiko Muraoka
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THE TACORICE HOUSE
THE TACORICE HOUSE
- Kokusai dori, Okinawa
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Mexican/Central American / Beer / Awamori
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藍原 裕太Yuta Aihara
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Mr. Aihara is a chef who promotes the appeal of Okinawa's soul food, "Taco Rice."
He was born in 1983 in Tokyo. Started his career at age 20 at an okonomiyaki restaurant in Tokyo. Although he had a gap during his career, he returned to the food and beverage industry before turning 40. Upon the opening in January 2023, he joined THE TACORICE HOUSE.
藍原 裕太Yuta Aihara
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Cocktail Works Karuizawa
COCKTAIL WORKS 軽井沢
- Karuizawa, Nagano
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Whisky / Italian / Cocktail
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茂澄 仁Hitoshi Mozumi
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Mr. Mozumi is a bartender and chef who handles flexible cocktail menus.
He was born in 1974 in Nagano. His career as a bartender is over 30 years. A certified Master Bartender by the Hotel Barmen's Association, Japan (HBA). Finalist of the 32nd & 33rd HBA Original Cocktail Competition and Suntory The Cocktail Award 2023. He believes that cocktails are all about balance.
茂澄 仁Hitoshi Mozumi
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Kobe Beef DAIA Nihonbashi-Muromachi Branch
神戸牛ダイア 日本橋室町店
- Mitsukoshimae, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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大坪 辰Shin Otsubo
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Mr. Otsubo continues to work daily to refine his cooking skills and himself.
He was born in 2001 in Iwate. He began working in a restaurant because he loved cooking. After working part-time, he took his first full-blown steps into the chef's world. Currently, he works as a chef at the Kobe Beef DAIA Nihonbashi-Muromachi Branch. With the superb ingredient of Kobe Beef as his partner, Mr. Otsubo continues to pursue his potential as a chef. In addition to his cooking skills, he also works on enhancing his body and performance through training as a hobby. As a person who makes a living in the food industry, he continues improving every day.
大坪 辰Shin Otsubo
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KINOE
KINOE
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / French / Italian / Wine
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夏目 治樹Haruki Natsume
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Using techniques from Italy, France, and sometimes Japanese cuisine, Mr. Natsume brings out the best in ingredients.
He was born in Tokyo. In elementary school, he went to a teppanyaki restaurant with his family and was impressed by how cool and delicious the food was, which inspired him to pursue a career as a chef. After graduating from culinary school, he joined the Hilton Hotel and gained experience in various kitchens. He later worked at an Italian restaurant before becoming the chef at Tim's NY in Ebisu. Subsequently, he spent 15 years as the head chef at Ricos Kitchen, transforming it into a popular dining spot. In 2015, he opened KINOE, where he serves as the owner-chef.
夏目 治樹Haruki Natsume
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Shabutei Maru Shimotai Branch
しゃぶ亭まる 下田井店
- Takamatsu City, Kagawa
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Nabe (hot pot)
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山地 真人 Masato Yamachi
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Providing joy to many people through food with rich experience and reliable skills.
Mr. Yamachi was born in 1979 in Kagawa. His love of eating and a strong desire to share the excitement he feels when he tastes something delicious with many people led him to pursue a career in cooking. At the age of 26, he became manager of Shabutei Maru Main Branch, and later he became manager of Shabutei Maru Shimotai Branch at age 38. With a deep love for cooking, he is passionate about bringing happiness to people through food.
山地 真人 Masato Yamachi
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Minami Aoyama Hifumi
南青山 ひふみ
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Drawn to Minami Aoyama by a dream of opening his own restaurant as soon as possible
Born in Ibaraki Prefecture in June 1978, Chef Kato entered the world of cooking at age 23, but only six years later he was already entrusted to running a restaurant. Few years later, he became owner of a Japanese restaurant in Koenji, but on the lookout for his next project, he eventually found his current spot in Minami Aoyama, opening it in 2014. Though he adheres to traditions of Japanese cooking, he also offer dishes you cannot find anywhere else, and enjoys entertaining guests simply looking for a drink and a snack.
加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Shutei Hokura
酒亭穂椋
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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村田 京介Kyosuke Murata
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Mr. Murata offers dishes that preserve tradition while incorporating seasonal ingredients to cater to contemporary tastes.
He was born in 1982 in Tokyo. During his student years, he worked part-time at Tempura Yamanoue, where he discovered the allure of Japanese cuisine and sake. This experience inspired him to enroll in a culinary school, motivated by his determination. After graduating, he honed his skills and knowledge at a kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo. He then worked for many years at Kanda Shinpachi, building a career as a chef. In 2015, he opened Shutei Hokura in Shimbashi.
村田 京介Kyosuke Murata
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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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Ushini Kanabou Azabu-juban
牛に金棒 麻布十番
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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西田 鷹直Takanao Nishida
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From French to the world of Yakiniku. A skilled chef who has worked in various places in Tokyo.
Mr. Nishida was born in 1991 in Shizuoka. After graduating from culinary school, he trained at a French restaurant in Tokyo for two years. Then he went to France for a year and a half to study. He worked with top chefs at a restaurant with a star. After returning to Japan, he worked as a head chef at a French restaurant in Tokyo. At 25, he became the head chef at Nishi-Azabu Kenshiro. He was also involved in the launch of a new branch. After that, he worked as the head chef of a members-only restaurant in Nishi-Azabu and is currently working as the head chef of Ushini Kanabou.
西田 鷹直Takanao Nishida
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