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Yakiniku Botanen
焼肉 牡丹園
- Matsumoto Station, Nagano
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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孫 騰光Toko Son
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Spreading smiles through yakiniku is his motto. Every day, Mr. Son stands in the kitchen alongside his mother, the second-generation owner.
He was born in 1978 in Hyogo. He is the third-generation owner of Yakiniku Botanen. Following the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995, the restaurant relocated to Matsumoto, and he also moved. Having experienced the earthquake with his mother, the second-generation owner, he understood the importance of life and food. With the belief that chefs serve as a crucial infrastructure during disasters, he decided to become the third-generation owner. Nowadays, he works in the kitchen every day with his mother. Their motto is "spreading smiles through yakiniku."
孫 騰光Toko Son
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Ebisu Shoten Minami 4 Nishi 3
恵美須商店 南4西3
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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齋藤 力虎Taiga Saito
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Mr. Saito has a passionate and curious mind for food. A young chef who manages a lively restaurant.
He was born in 1998 in Hokkaido. Having worked in restaurants with chefs in various genres, such as Chinese, Japanese, French, and Italian, he has learned varied food knowledge and techniques. That led him to feel the joy of cooking, and he started walking the path of cuisine. He also has experience working as a manager in a yakitori grilled chicken restaurant. With the motto "taking good care of employees leads to good customer service," he tries to create a restaurant where employees and customers can feel comfortable.
齋藤 力虎Taiga Saito
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Oryori Kifune
御料理 貴船
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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中川 清一Seiichi Nakagawa
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His passion for frequenting restaurants turned into a profession, and now he eagerly learns everything he can about new flavors and techniques.
He was born in 1968 in Ishikawa Prefecture. He got his start by taking on a job at a hotel in his home of Kanazawa after graduating from vocational school. While picking up experience in bartending and waiting tables at the hotel, he also learned about catering banquets and working in the kitchen with Japanese cuisine. After that, he went on to develop his skills further at different restaurants around Kanazawa, where he worked with traditional Japanese cuisine, as well as newer interpretations of Japanese food. He then went on to open Oryori Kifune in 2008. He loves to travel around to eat delicious food, and once he hears about a good restaurant he will go there, no matter how far, to try the food and develop his palate.
中川 清一Seiichi Nakagawa
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Yurayura Asakusa Branch
ユラユラ 浅草店
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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横尾 太陽Taiyo Yokoo
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Mr. Yokoo developed steadily, learning not only culinary skills but also skills in customer service.
He was born in 2003 in Tokyo. Helping out at his father's yakitori restaurant sparked his interest in pursuing a culinary career. Gradually, he became fascinated by the cooking depth and honed his skills. He gained experience working at an izakaya in Kitasenju, solidifying his foundation as a chef. At the Yurayura Asakusa Branch, he began as a part-time worker. His sincere attitude and passion for the job were recognized, leading to a full-time position.
横尾 太陽Taiyo Yokoo
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CHIKICHIKI Temma Branch
CHIKICHIKI 天満店
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Wine
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大倉 祥幸Yoshiyuki Okura
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With a quiet passion and a wealth of experience, Mr. Okura offers a dish made with the utmost attention to "grilling."
He was born in 1985 in Okayama. A part-time job in a restaurant, which he began while still a student, defined his destiny. After graduation, he once found a job in another industry. Still, his passion for the restaurant industry never cooled, and he took up the challenge again. For ten years, he honed his skills at a major yakitori chain restaurant, gaining a wide range of experience in everything from serving to cooking. Currently, he works as a Yakishi (expert in grilling) at CHIKICHIKI Temma Branch. It is his greatest pleasure to hear his guests say, "I'd like another one," as he carefully grills skewers daily.
大倉 祥幸Yoshiyuki Okura
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Matsusaka Ushi Tajima
松阪牛田じま
- Toyocho/Minami-Sunamachi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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水原 裕文Hirofumi Mizuhara
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Mr. Mizuhara wants to expand the scope of his work and create a future with his own hands.
He was born in 1982 in Chiba. His love of cooking and desire to become an expert led him to become a chef. First, he started working part-time at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) through an acquaintance. Later, he joined his current company to study cooking in earnest. Now, he spends his days in the "Matsusaka Ushi Tajima" kitchen.
水原 裕文Hirofumi Mizuhara
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Kyonomachi Umeda Branch
京の町 梅田店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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松山 秀一Hidekazu Matsuyama
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If you forget your gratitude, you won't be able to meet delicious ingredients.
Mr. Matsuyama is from Osaka. He has been involved in cooking for 45 years and has gained experience in various genres and many cuisines such as Japanese, Western, and Italian. Now, he is working hard to provide dishes that will please his customers by utilizing his experience and repeating trial and error in creative cuisine based on Kyoto cuisine.
松山 秀一Hidekazu Matsuyama
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Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA
ステーキ＆レストラン パポイヤ
- Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak
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小澤 一樹Kazuki Ozawa
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He entered the cooking field to succeed to his father's restaurant. Now he is learning hard under his father, every day.
He was born in 1979 in Okinawa prefecture. He entered the cooking field to succeed [Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA] established 33 years ago by his father who is the owner-chef. After graduating from a university, for a while he worked in the welfare field in Saitama, then in 2013, he started working at [Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA]. Currently, he is devoting himself to learning from his father to become the second generation.
小澤 一樹Kazuki Ozawa
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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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Ushikoi Shibuya Branch
赤身焼肉のカリスマ「牛恋 渋谷店」
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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Mr. Koizumi wants to serve joyful moments with his smile and heartwarming customer service.
He was born in 1996 in Tokyo. In 2024, he joined Ushikoi's Shibuya branch as a staff member. His love of meeting people and his passion for the hospitality industry led him there. At first, he was not very good at cooking, but he began to feel happy when he saw his guests eating the dishes with pleasure. He pays great attention to the finest detail to give guests happy memories. He always strives to provide better service. His smile and heartwarming customer service make the restaurant's atmosphere all the more wonderful.
小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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Kansaifu Jiyaki Unagi to Hitsumabushi Amanohaku
関西風地焼きうなぎとひつまぶし 天ノ箔
- Shinjuku-Gyoen, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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矢田 龍之介Ryunosuke Yada
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The natural flavor of eel is enhanced using proven techniques.
Mr. Yada was born in 1998 in Aichi. Growing up in Nagoya's hitsumabushi and eel culture, he became interested in eel cuisine. After training at a major eel specialty restaurant, he also gained experience at private restaurants and mastered a wide range of techniques. While eel is an inherently expensive foodstuff, inexpensive eel has also been distributed in recent years. In these circumstances, he strives to offer eels that taste better using reliable techniques. While respecting traditional cooking methods, he aims to serve the authentic taste of eel.
矢田 龍之介Ryunosuke Yada
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Nonna Nietta
Nonna Nietta
- Tsukuba, Ibaraki
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Steak / Pasta
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川村 憲二Kenji Kawamura
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With "guest first" as the basis, Mr. Kawamura faces nature with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
He was born in 1978 in Ibaraki. A part-time job at an Italian restaurant, which he started as a college student, led him to become a chef. After working at a restaurant in Tokyo, he went alone to Italy to get to know the authentic taste. Trained for 6 years, he came back to Japan. He returned to his hometown and opened Nonna Nietta in March 2021. As a chef, he not only approaches ingredients with sincerity but also always thinks of his guests and ensures that they enjoy their time at the restaurant.
川村 憲二Kenji Kawamura
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Ristorante Kurodino
リストランテ クロディーノ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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丸山 孝一Koichi Maruyama
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The dream of a boy who liked cooking has come true after working in the kitchen of a renowned restaurant.
He was born in 1975 in Saitama. As he liked cooking since he was an elementary school student, when he became a high school student he started working part time at a cake shop, while belonging to a Judo club. He decided to be an Italian chef by recommendation of the cake shop owner, and entered a cooking school. In 1995, he entered the company [ENOTECA PINCHIORRI TOKYO]. After working their main branch in Florence as a patissier, he worked at Tokyo branch as the sous-chef for 5 years from 2005. His stylish dishes bring out the original tastes of the ingredients.
丸山 孝一Koichi Maruyama
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Ryuzushi
龍寿し
- Yuzawa/Okutadami, Niigata
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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佐藤 正幸Masayuki Sato
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Mr. Sato is a unique sushi chef who combines the blessings of the island country with local mountain food.
He was born in 1969 in Niigata. He is the second generation of Ryuzushi, which has lasted for more than 50 years in Minami-uonuma. After graduating high school, he moved to Tokyo and trained there, then in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. He took over the restaurant at 28 and built a fish purchase route that does not pass through the market, aiming to provide "the world's most cost-effective sushi." On the occasion of the restaurant renovation in July 2021, it became a counter sushi restaurant. His sushi, which uses wild vegetables and local produce of Minami-uonuma, attracts the attention of food connoisseurs from all over the country.
佐藤 正幸Masayuki Sato
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ROZZO SICILIA
ロッツォ シチリア
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Mediterranean / Wine
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中村 嘉倫Yoshimichi Nakamura
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Dream of 2 apprentices after 10 years.
He was born in 1974 in Tokyo. Deciding to keep cooking as a hobby, he entered an ordinary university. However, his passion for cooking became irresistible when searching for his career during job seeking activities. He entered an Italian restaurant in Tokyo after graduating university and met Mr. Tsutomu Abe. Promising to have their own restaurant together in the future, they continued brushing up their skills. Returning Japan after 3 years of work in Sicily, 2 ex-apprentices opened [ROZZO SICILIA] together.
中村 嘉倫Yoshimichi Nakamura
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Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi
炭焼きステーキとワイン obiobi
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Italian,Italian/French / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Italian
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菅 徹Toru Suga
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Heartfelt dishes presenting the best of ingredients.
[Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi] started with a desire to provide delicious food and a comfortable space with selective ingredients and friendly faces. The best of the ingredients, instead of surprise performance, is what [Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi] always strives to create.
菅 徹Toru Suga
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Honkaku Edomae Zushi Matsuki Sushi
本格江戸前寿司 松喜すし
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Oshizushi (pressed sushi)
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中才 一彦Kazuhiko Nakasai
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Having experience with fish from a young age, he decided that "making delicious things will be my job"
Chef Nakasai was born in Gifu prefecture in 1975. Influenced by the sight of his grandfather, a fisherman's boss and a chef, at a young age he decided that making delicious cuisine would be his job This decision was the reason he became a chef. Honkaku Edomae Zushi Matsuki Sushi was opened by his grandfather and continued by his father. Training there since he was 18, in 2002 he became the 3rd generation proprietor. He has an established reputation for his capability in preparing seafood that he has cultivated since he was young.
中才 一彦Kazuhiko Nakasai
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Yakiniku Saigyu Shibuya branch
焼肉 最牛 渋谷店
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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夏森 威Takeshi Natsumori
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Mr. Natsumori provides carefully selected meat, with the first priority being to please his guests.
He was born in 1978 in China. He was originally interested in cooking and naturally started his career as a chef. After accumulating about 5 years of experience at the famous yakiniku restaurant Jojoen and around 10 years of experience at Japanese restaurants, he is currently showing his skills as the head chef and manager at Yakiniku Saigyu Shibuya branch. With the belief that "the greatest joy for a chef is to see their customers delighted," he continues to hone his skills and provide delicious meat to his customers.
夏森 威Takeshi Natsumori
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Teppan-yaki Madoi
鉄板焼き 団居
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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小菅 国博Kunihiro Kosuge
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Stimulating all five senses with perfect ingredients.
Mr. Kunihiro Kosuge was born in 1970 in Aichi Prefecture. He got his start in the restaurant business working part-time at a hotel restaurant during high school, preparing French cuisine. After working at [Nagoya Fuji Park Hotel] and [BISTRO Ciel], he moved to [Yoshino], where he discovered teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle). He currently works as a chef at [Teppan-yaki Madoi], where he endeavors to stimulate all five senses with high-quality ingredients and a live, personal experience.
小菅 国博Kunihiro Kosuge
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Steak Kaiseki Miyako Kasuga
ステーキ懐石 都春日
- Fukuyama/Fuchu, Hiroshima
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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柳原 隆司Takashi Yanagihara
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Mr. Yanagihara warmly welcomes guests with his wealth of experience and thoughtful attention to detail.
He joined Steak Kaiseki Miyako Kasuga in 1999. Having studied a wide range of genres, such as Western cuisine and teppanyaki, he gained a wealth of experience. Currently, he serves many guests as head chef and produces blissful moments filled with deliciousness and comfort. He welcomes guests with his skill in bringing out the best of the ingredients and his elegance in directly delivering the deliciousness of the food.
柳原 隆司Takashi Yanagihara
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