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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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Kuma no yakitori cocoro
熊の焼鳥cocoro
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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安保 大樹Taiki Anbo
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Mr. Anbo uses his cultivated skills to bring out the best of the finest ingredients.
He was born in 1998 in Kyoto. At 16, he entered the world of food and drink. He worked at Japanese restaurants, tempura specialty restaurants, and izakayas (Japanese-style pubs), mainly in Kyoto Prefecture. He has acquired skills as a chef and an observant eye for identifying ingredients. Currently, he is a chef at cocoro. He uses his cultivated techniques to bring out the charm of the finest ingredient, the "ultimate chicken."
安保 大樹Taiki Anbo
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Tsukiji Bon Marché
築地ボン・マルシェ
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / General / Italian / Pasta
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薄 公章Kimiaki Usuki
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After gaining experience at renowned restaurants in Aoyama and Ginza, Mr. Usuki further honed his skills through training in Italy.
He was born in 1975 in Saitama. From a young age, he became interested in cooking by visiting well-known restaurants with his gourmet grandfather. Inspired by a certain famous TV show featuring chefs, he enrolled in the culinary school Ecole Tsuji Tokyo at the age of 18. After graduating, he gained experience at Ponte Vecchio in Aoyama and grape gumbo in Ginza (now closed) before heading to Italy. He worked four years at the famous restaurant RISTORO DI LAMORE in Tuscany and then returned to Japan. In 2009, he assumed the head chef position at Tsukiji Bon Marché.
薄 公章Kimiaki Usuki
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Taishu Sukiyaki Hokuto
大衆すき焼き北斗
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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山下 凌Ryo Yamashita
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The enjoyment learned in the restaurant is an important part of Mr. Yamashita.
He was born in 1990 in Tokyo. While a student, he worked part-time at a Japanese-style pub for three years, where he learned the joy of interacting with guests through food. After graduating from college, he worked in the real estate industry for a while but then realized again that his experience in restaurants was a big part of his life, and he went back into the food and beverage industry. He then worked at a Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) restaurant for two years and a Kyushu cuisine restaurant for three years before joining Always, Inc. Currently, he is a staff member at Ginza's Taishu Sukiyaki Hokuto.
山下 凌Ryo Yamashita
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Yakitori Miyagawa Otemachi branch
やきとり宮川 大手町店
- Otemachi, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Sake
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柴田 勲Isao Shibata
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In the battleground of restaurants, he is aiming to be the overwhelming No.1 restaurant in the area.
He was born in 1963 in Toyama prefecture. He found that the restaurant field was fun and deep while working a part time job in his school days. After graduating from high school, he trained at a Japanese pub in Tokyo for 7 years, and entered MIYAGAWA Co., Ltd. in 1989. He became the manager of the Otemachi branch when it opened, and managed the whole kitchen. His current goal is to be the overwhelming No.1 restaurant in the battleground of restaurants of Tokyo. He inspects the branches every month, to develop ideas to improve the working environment and operation of his restaurant. He attracts many repeaters with his friendly personality.
柴田 勲Isao Shibata
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Teppanyaki Ginmeisui GINZA
鉄板焼 銀明翠 GINZA
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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綾部 誠Sei Ayabe
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In Ginza, enjoy the brilliant techniques of a chef who has worked at renowned hotels inside and outside Japan.
He was born in 1975 in Hyogo Prefecture. He decided to be a chef as he was impressed with the dishes served at hotels during the Kobe Expo. At the age of 18, he entered [Kobe Portopia Hotel] and worked actively at the teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) restaurant while having training for western and Japanese cuisines. In his 20's, he worked actively at a renowned hotel with 5 stars in the Netherlands for 3 years, and made achievements as the master chef. After returning to Japan, he improved his skills and qualified as an instructor at the Teppanyaki Association and was approved as a sommelier by J.S.A. In 2010, he became the general master chef at Mars Garden Wood GOTEMBA. In 2014, he opened [Ginmeisui Ginza branch].
綾部 誠Sei Ayabe
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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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Murakiya Hanare
村木屋はなれ
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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保崎 航大Kodai Hosaki
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Mr. Hosaki explores delicious food and drinks to bring guests a new taste of izakaya enjoyment.
He was born in 1996 in Kanagawa. The manager of Murakiya Hanare. During his college years, his part-time job led him to discover the appeal of restaurants that bring people smiles and joy through food. After graduation, he worked for a company but left because of his strong desire to work in the restaurant business. He started training with the goal of "owning his own restaurant." Experienced in both cooking and customer service at the famous Murakiya main branch in Yokohama, he assumed his current position in August 2023, when the sister branch opened. He has entertained a wide range of guests with Hanare's unique cuisine and space.
保崎 航大Kodai Hosaki
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Teppanyaki THE Nanami APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
鉄板焼 THE七海 アパホテル＆リゾート 両国駅タワー
- Ryogoku/Kikugawa, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Cocktail
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小沼 俊介Shunsuke Konuma
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Mr. Konuma is an experienced chef who has brought joy to many people.
He was born in 1964 in Tokyo. After working as a chef at Hotel New Otani for four years, he served at the renowned French restaurant KM for another four years. Then, he joined the Shin Takanawa Prince Hotel (now the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa) and spent 20 years there as a chef. After that, he joined the current company to pursue new challenges. He now serves as the head chef at Teppanyaki THE Nanami in the APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower. He has brought joy to many guests.
小沼 俊介Shunsuke Konuma
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Tokachi-butadon Ippin Sapporo Station Stellar Place Branch
十勝豚丼いっぴん 札幌駅ステラプレイス店
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Donburi (rice bowl) / Hokkaido Cuisine
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中村 貴紀Takanori Nakamura
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The phrase customers say how delicious the food was, is everything the chef works for
While still a student, he discovered the joy of cooking while working part-time at an Izakaya (Japanese pub). After that, he managed a number of restaurants for “Muroran Yakitori Yoshidaya” and “Tokachi Butadon Ippin” before assisting in the opening of a branch restaurant at Stellar Place. With his creed of making each and every dish with the greatest of care, he goes about his daily preparations. He says that hearing customers tell him that his food was delicious is particularly moving. The butadon (pork bowl) prepared by Mr. Nakamura is infused with the gratitude he has for his customers, and people throng to the shop every day in search of that delicious taste.
中村 貴紀Takanori Nakamura
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Teppanyaki Sumiyaki Saito
鉄板焼炭焼さいとう
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood / Steak
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齋藤 大樹Daiki Saito
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Mr. Saito, the owner, serves his proud teppanyaki and char-grilled dishes, where guests can enjoy the cooking scene right in front of their eyes.
He was born in 1979 in Tokyo and raised in Hiroshima. As his father was a chef and his maternal grandmother ran a Japanese-style hotel, he decided to become a chef and moved to Tokyo. While training in the restaurant business of Tokyu Corporation, he also attended a confectionery school and honed his skills in Western cuisine, banquet cuisine, and bridal cuisine. Later, he worked at a creative Japanese restaurant. In 2004, he worked at a Teppanyaki restaurant in Ginza, and he became the chef and owner of Teppanyaki Oribe in 2010, the predecessor of the current restaurant. In 2019, he relocated the restaurant and re-opened it independently with a new name, Teppanyaki Sumiyaki Saito.
齋藤 大樹Daiki Saito
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Kazumiya
かず味家
- Okachimachi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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川内谷 一美Kazumi Kawauchiya
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After hard training days, he was fully prepared to be independent.
He was born in 1971 in Hokkaido. Tokyo fascinated him a lot during his boyhood, which was why he went to Tokyo right after graduating from junior high school and started live-in training at a traditional Japanese restaurant. As the training was so hard, 4 out of 5 trainees quit in only 6 months. But he tried his hardest to learn the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine there for 7 years. After he got married and had a child, he moved to another restaurants such as a Japanese restaurant and izakaya (Japanese pub) and had further training. In 2012, he went independent and opened [Kazumiya], a compilation of his cooking career.
川内谷 一美Kazumi Kawauchiya
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Focacceria la Brianza
Focacceria la Brianza
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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野口 大策Daisaku Noguchi
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Mr. Noguchi provides the once-in-a-lifetime taste created by experience and sensibility.
He was born in 1989 in Kagoshima. When he was young, his sister's cooking attracted him to cooking. After a long career at Yamanoue, a prestigious hotel in Tokyo, he studied at the Salone Group and deepened his experience in Saitama. After that, he joined the current restaurant, Focacceria la Brianza, to pursue his own style. His cooking is delicate and passionate, and his skills are highly praised.
野口 大策Daisaku Noguchi
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MUSIUM
MUSIUM
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Cocktail / Whisky
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梶原 威志Takeshi Kajiwara
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Mr. Kajiwara is a bartender with various faces, offering conversation and drinks unique to the bar.
He was born in 1972 in Oita. While studying design at university, he began working part-time as a bartender. After graduation, he worked as an art director but also continued to hone his skills as a bartender, obtaining "Whiskey Professional" certification as a "Whiskey Connoisseur." He has diverse backgrounds, such as organizing his own band with deep knowledge of music. With a three-way approach featuring drinks, art, and music, he entertains guests who visit the bar.
梶原 威志Takeshi Kajiwara
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Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Namba Branch
松阪牛焼肉Ｍ 難波店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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深見 和俊Kazutoshi Fukami
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Realizing personal growth through work and accumulating solid skills and knowledge.
Mr. Fukami was born in 1966 in Osaka. At the invitation of his best friend, he entered into the world of cooking. He gained experience at a Yakiniku restaurant and learned the skills necessary for Yakiniku from scratch, such as the selection of ingredients, the degree of roasting, and the amount of heat. After that, he moved to Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Namba Branch through the introduction of an acquaintance and further honed a wider range of cooking skills. He is always looking for new challenges and continues to face the ingredients and cooking methods sincerely.
深見 和俊Kazutoshi Fukami
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Crony
Crony（クローニー）
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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春田 理宏Michihiro Haruta
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Up-and-coming chef with reliable skills to sublimate his cutting-edge sense into fine dishes.
He was born in 1987. After graduating from the culinary department in a high school, he started working for a hotel in Fukuoka. At the age of 20, he went to France to have training in Alsace, Perigord, and Province, then worked for [Ledoyen], a restaurant with 3 stars in Paris. After coming back to Japan, he worked for [Quintessence], a restaurant with 3 stars in Tokyo. Then he got interested in Northern European cuisine that started becoming popular, so he went to the Northen Europe to accumulated further experiences at [KADEAU], a restaurant with 1 star in Denmark and [MAAEMO], a restaurant with 2 stars in Norway. After coming back to Japan, he worked as a chef at [Tirpse] and contributed to them to receive 1 star. Since December 2016 he has been a chef at [Crony].
春田 理宏Michihiro Haruta
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Shabu-shabu & Sushi Hassan
しゃぶしゃぶ・すし 八山
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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小林 裕貴Yuuki Kobayashi
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Grew up watching his father's back, Mr. Kobayashi also decided to pursue a career in food.
He was born in 1979 in Niigata. He became familiar with cooking from an early age because of his father's influence. After moving to Tokyo with his father, who worked there, he began pursuing his culinary career earnestly. In Tokyo, he trained at several Kaiseki restaurants for several years and honed his skills. While respecting traditional techniques, he always incorporates new ideas to provide dishes that surprise and impress his guests. As head chef at Hassan since 2021, he creates dishes that bring out the best in the ingredients.
小林 裕貴Yuuki Kobayashi
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Sushi Akagi
鮨 赤木
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Italian
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赤木 伸行Nobuyuki Akagi
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Mr. Akagi delights guests with highly creative sushi that utilizes his experience in Italian cuisine.
He was born in 1981 in Okayama. Having a desire to make a living with all his skills, he decided to become a chef. He had studied Italian cuisine before changing to be a sushi chef. After studying hard and gaining management experience at the Sushi Akazu Group, where guests can casually enjoy high-quality sushi, he became independent in June 2022. While following the group's tradition, he uses his experience as a former Italian chef to create sushi from his unique perspective, delighting guests with a new worldview.
赤木 伸行Nobuyuki Akagi
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Hibi Sakanazuki Toboku
日々魚数寄 東木
- Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Cookshop
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東木 宏憲Hironori Toboku
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His dishes reflect a long and diverse history of cooking professionally across the country.
He was born in 1982 in Ishikawa Prefecture. During his time in high school, he took on a part-time job at a yakitori (grilled chicken) restaurant, and the food there delighted him so much that he decided to enter culinary school after his high school graduation. After that, he went on to develop his skills at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Kanazawa and a Japanese-style inn in Kyoto, as well as a Kaiseki (course meal) restaurant in Kagurazaka and a Japanese restaurant in Ginza called Uchiyama. He also spent time in Italy working at Japanese restaurants there. After he returned to Japan, he set out on his own to take his current position. He is also a certified sommelier and sake (Japanese alcohol) master.
東木 宏憲Hironori Toboku
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Gion Katana
ぎおん刀
- Gion, Kyoto
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Wine
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