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Kobe Beef Dining Wagyu Tok
Kobe Beef Dining 和牛特区
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Akasaka Branch
博多もつ鍋 やま中 赤坂店
- Akasaka, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Sake
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内間 洋喜Hiroki Uchima
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Mr. Uchima jumped back into the world of cooking after other experiences and now works hard to make delicious Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot).
Mr. Uchima was born in 1986 in Fukuoka. After graduating from culinary school, he started working at a hotel, beginning his career in the Western food department. He then resigned from that hotel and built up his experience at a restaurant and izakaya (Japanese pub). His next step after that was to try out the life of a salesman. Still, his attraction to dining was reignited, and he challenged himself to enter that world again. He joined the Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Akasaka Branch in 2018 and now shows off his skills as both the restaurant's assistant manager and chef.
内間 洋喜Hiroki Uchima
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SUIPARA #Doutonbori Waffle
SUIPARA#道頓堀ワッフル
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Sweets,Cafe/Sweets / Cake / Parfait / Others
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池田 みのりMinori Ikeda
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Offers "memorable sweets" that are fun to look at and delicious to eat.
Ms. Ikeda is from Osaka. She has experience in restaurants in the Osaka area, mainly cafes. Currently, active as a staff member of SUIPARA #Doutonbori Waffle. She offers "memorable sweets" in Dotonbori that look fun to look at, taste good to eat, and come in various attractive variations.
池田 みのりMinori Ikeda
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Cow specialty store Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Shinsaibashi Main Branch
雌牛専門店 板前焼肉一牛 心斎橋本店
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Horumon (offal meat)
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尾形 陸Riku Ogata
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In his pursuit of wagyu beef's essence, Mr. Ogata provides guests with unrivaled flavors and experiences.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. He was born in 1993 in Osaka. Since 2018, he has been the representative of 5 branches of Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu, specializing in "Japanese female beef," which is less fatty, light, and pleasant to eat. His policy is to not only provide delicious yakiniku but also value every detail of service. Taking great pride in providing service that makes customers smile before his eyes is the theme of his life; he always takes special care to make the restaurant and its customers happy.
尾形 陸Riku Ogata
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Restaurant Cote D'or
レストラン コートドール
- Maruyama Park, Hokkaido
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General
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藤谷 圭介Keisuke Fujiya
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Enjoyed reading cookbooks ever since he was a child
Born in 1983 in Esashi town, Hokkaido. Grew up in a fisherman's household, and has been preparing fish and loving cooking since childhood. Went to culinary school after graduating from high school, and entered the world of French cuisine. Trained in well-established restaurants such as [Apisius] and [Le Bouchon], and then travelled to France. Conducted apprenticeships in Paris and Monaco, and worked in Sapporo restaurants after returning home. Currently, he is working as the third chef of this restaurant.
藤谷 圭介Keisuke Fujiya
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Sosaku Kushiage Ten
創作串揚げ天
- Miyako/Other remote islands, Okinawa
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Okinawa Cuisine / Awamori
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小峠 義継Yoshitsugu Kotoge
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Utilizing the perspective of a chef and someone in customer service, Mr. Kotoge provides guests with moments of bliss.
He was born in 1978 in Gifu. After working at a traditional ryotei restaurant in Gifu, he gained experience at MICHELIN-starred restaurants in Tokyo. Then, he changed to the service industry to learn customer service and worked at a cruise restaurant and as a manager for wedding halls. He was a manager and chef when he worked for JR Tokai Hotels. After that, he went on to launch restaurants and managed the production of cuisine and service. Currently, he works as a chef at Seven Hills Miyakojima and an instructor at a cooking school.
小峠 義継Yoshitsugu Kotoge
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Khaos Spice Diner Kyoto Sanjo Branch
カオススパイスダイナー 京都三条店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Spicy Curry,Curry
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西本 俊治Shunji Nishimoto
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No curry. NO life
Mr. Nishimoto spent eight years in an Italian restaurant, eight years in a Western cuisine restaurant, and three years in a curry restaurant. Learned soup curry and European-style curry and became independent. After that, he joined Khaos Spice Diner.
西本 俊治Shunji Nishimoto
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Takiniku Ryochan
炊き肉 りょうちゃん
- Miebashi, Okinawa
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat)
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金城 光司Koji Kinjo
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This restaurant head delivers the charms of Takiniku, which is unfamiliar in Okinawa.
Mr. Kinjo was born in 1981 in Okinawa. Initially a company employee, he became attracted to the world of cuisine as he became a regular at a particular restaurant. Through his relationship with the owner, he was appointed restaurant head of Takiniku Ryochan, which opened in January 2025. His motto is to provide heartfelt customer service so that guests who choose this restaurant can have an enjoyable time. He pours his heart into customer service so that guests can fully enjoy the charms of Takiniku, which is not yet well known in Okinawa.
金城 光司Koji Kinjo
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Naniwa Yakiniku Nikutareya
浪花焼肉 肉タレ屋
- Tennoji/Abenobashi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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今井 祐貴Yuuki Imai
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Mr. Imai always has a desire to improve and approaches his daily work with a sincere attitude.
He was born in 1987 in Osaka. As a child, he wanted to become an itamae (Sushi chef), but through a part-time job in high school, he was exposed to meat dishes and became fascinated by the attraction of meat. Later, he gained experience at an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) and a Yakiniku restaurant and deepened his understanding of food. Through a connection with the owner, he joined Naniwa Yakiniku Nikutareya. Utilizing his years of experience and the skills he has cultivated, he is now also responsible for the management of the restaurant as manager.
今井 祐貴Yuuki Imai
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Shin Asakusa
新浅草
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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小川 正剛Masataka Ogawa
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Offering a delightful and fun time with exquisite Japanese cuisine and delicious sake.
Mr. Ogawa was born in 1976 in Osaka. He was inspired by the demeanor, speed, and precision of chefs, admiring every movement, and decided to pursue a career as a chef himself. After dedicating 25 years to specializing in Kaiseki cuisine, he became the head chef at Shin Asakusa.
小川 正剛Masataka Ogawa
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37 Steakhouse & Bar Naha
37Steakhouse＆Bar那覇
- Kokusai dori, Okinawa
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / American / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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高橋 大樹Hiroki Takahashi
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A patissier-turned-chef, showing his excellent skills.
Mr. Takahashi was Born in 1987 in Chiba. He decided to become a patissier because he loved sweets since he was a child, and worked part-time at a restaurant during his high school days. While he was working at the [Hotel Francs] in charge of confectioneries, his interest in cooking grew bigger, and he changed his career as a chef for western cuisine. After having experience at Still Foods's [Ba-tsu] and [37 Steakhouse & Bar (Roppongi, Tokyo)], he is currently a chef at [37 Steakhouse & Bar Naha].
高橋 大樹Hiroki Takahashi
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Ajiyoshi Sennichimae Branch
アジヨシ 千日前店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Horumon (offal meat)
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中谷 典史Norifumi Nakatani
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Ensuring guests' smiles is the top priority. Mr. Nakatani is a manager who offers the delicious flavor of Wagyu beef from Osaka.
He was born in 1983 in Okayama. He jumped into the world of food and beverage after working part-time at a yakiniku restaurant as a student. His pure love for yakiniku eventually led him to join Ajiyoshi Co. He gained experience at all the Osaka City branches and is now Ajiyoshi Sennichimae Branch's manager. The smiles of his guests are his top priority, and he does not compromise on every dish he serves. This spirit is shared with other staff members, creating a comfortable atmosphere throughout the restaurant.
中谷 典史Norifumi Nakatani
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RAIKA Shinjuku-gyoen
礼華 新宿御苑
- Shinjuku-Gyoen, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese / General / General / General
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新山 重治Shigeji Niiyama
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Mr. Shigeji Niiyama is evolving Chinese cuisine by pursuing innovation and creativity based on Shanghai cuisine.
Mr. Shigeji Niiyama was born in 1957 in Aomori prefecture. At the age of 16, he started his career as a chef and worked at Tojo Kaikan and Capitol Tokyu Hotel. He became the master chef at Chinese Restaurant Turandot Yusenkyo in 1997, and the master chef at the main branch of Sharks Fin Chinese Restaurant Tsukushiro in Ebisu in 1998. In 2004, he went independent and opened RAIKA in Shinjuku-gyoen. He also opened RAIKA Seirankyo in 2009, RAIKA Shi kun shi so in 2018, and SHINKA in Nogizaka in 2021.
新山 重治Shigeji Niiyama
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Meguro Soregashi
目黒それがし
- Meguro, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General
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小松 雅至Masayuki Komatsu
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Mr. Komatsu is an experienced veteran chef who started his culinary career from a part-time job.
He was born on December 8, 1986, in Kanagawa, age 44. He became interested in cooking through a part-time job he had at a restaurant when he was 15 years old. After graduating from night cooking school, he began training at a kappo restaurant in Tokyo. Then, he worked at a kappo restaurant in Akasaka and also studied at a kappo restaurant in Kyoto for about two years. After participating in the launch of the Yumeya group, he joined JO Corporation of the Soregashi group in 2017, where he currently serves as the executive chef of each Soregashi restaurant.
小松 雅至Masayuki Komatsu
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Rendezvous Lounge (New Otani Inn Sapporo)
ランデブーラウンジ 【ニューオータニイン札幌】
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- General,Western / Others / Hamburger / General
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竹林 義仁Yoshihito Takebayashi
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Possessing a desire to create tastier dishes from a young age
Born in Hokkaido in 1960, the chef came from a household where both parents worked, so he helped his busy mother with meal preparation since he was a child. With this, he gradually and naturally began to take an interest in cooking. After that, he decided that he wanted to have fun making delicious food, and set his sights on becoming a chef. After graduating from culinary school, he worked in a hotel in the Sapporo suburbs before joining Rendezvous Lounge as a Western cuisine chef.
竹林 義仁Yoshihito Takebayashi
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Agu Tonkatsu Coshon Ukishima-dori branch
アグーとんかつコション浮島通り店
- Kokusai dori, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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田中 悠樹Yuki Tanaka
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He gives warm hospitality to his guests with unique dishes of Okinawa.
His passion for the culinary field comes from the experience through his part-time job at a curry shop. He worked as a staff to open the first branch of [Agu Tonkatsu Coshon] and learned many different fields of work organizing the restaurant. At the time its second branch opened, he became in charge of the kitchen, where he shows his skills every day.
田中 悠樹Yuki Tanaka
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Nick
Nick
- Nankinmachi(Kobe Chinatown)/Kyukyoryuchi, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak
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錦 昭光Akimitsu Nishiki
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Mr. Nishiki is an ambassador of Kobe Beef, fascinating people with meat that only a butcher store can provide.
He was born in 1980 in Kobe. He is a chef full of love for his hometown who decided to open Nick out of a desire to convey the appeal of Kobe beef. In addition to selling meat as a butcher store, he has also set up an eat-in space for people to casually enjoy meat, showing a new way of being a meat shop. Not only does he sell carefully selected meats, including Kobe beef, but he also attracts attention for his style of cooking meat of the visitor's choice in the shop.
錦 昭光Akimitsu Nishiki
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Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Sanjo Shinsen Branch
京都スタンドきよきよ三条神泉店
- Shijo Omiya, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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小野 陽平Yohei Ono
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Mr. Ono puts passion into each dish, providing heartwarming cuisine to visitors.
He was born in 1989. His mother's cooking was delicious, so he became interested in cooking at an early age. To learn the basics of cooking, he trained at a renowned Japanese restaurant and mastered traditional Japanese cooking techniques, especially obanzai. In July 2018, he opened Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Kiyamachi Main Branch, which has grown to become a popular bar with locals and tourists. Then, in April 2024, he opened a new Sanjo Shinsen Branch and continues to take on further challenges.
小野 陽平Yohei Ono
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Sushi Genya Miyako Rikyu
鮨 げん家 宮古離宮
- Miyako/Other remote islands, Okinawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sushi / Sake
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中野 弘嗣Hiroshi Nakano
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Mr. Nakano is a sushi chef who trains the next generation to deliver excitement beyond the dining table.
He was born in 1978 in Osaka. Since his grandfather ran a sushi restaurant, he has been familiar with cooking from an early age. At 18, he entered the world of cooking in earnest. After honing his skills at Tsuji Culinary Institute, he trained at a long-established sushi restaurant in Osaka. Following further experience at a hotel, he opened his own restaurant, Sushi Genya, in Osaka. He also teaches part-time at his alma mater to help develop the next generation of chefs. Continuing his pursuit of "dishes that cannot be tasted at home," he listens to the voice of the ingredients and sublimates them into exquisite dishes.
中野 弘嗣Hiroshi Nakano
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Taruichi Shinjuku Main Branch
樽一 新宿本店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Whale Meat
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永瀬 英昭Hideaki Nagase
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Mr. Nagase wants his guests to enjoy the delicious whale dishes and Sake that only a specialty restaurant can offer.
He was born in 1986 in Tokyo. Grew up eating delicious food from a young age with a father who enjoyed cooking under the influence of his grandmother, who ran a diner. He was also impressed by the delicious taste of the excellent cuisine he ate at a sushi restaurant he visited with his father, and naturally decided to pursue a career in cooking when he was in junior high school. Entered Ecole Tsuji Tokyo, a culinary school. After graduation, he worked at Takegami in Akasaka for seven years and also honed his skills at other restaurants. After that, he worked for ten years at Sakamoto in Yotsuya. In 2024, he moved to Taruichi by chance, where he has worked ever since.
永瀬 英昭Hideaki Nagase
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