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Okonomiyaki Teppanyaki Ryo
お好み焼き 鉄板焼き 遼
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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小川 遼Ryo Ogawa
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Mr. Ogawa discovered the joy of cooking through a part-time job and opened his own restaurant.
He was born in 1998 in Hyogo. Working part-time in a restaurant, he discovered the joy of cooking and became interested in the restaurant industry. With the desire to own his restaurant, he gained experience. In November 2023, he opened a creative teppan restaurant, Okonomiyaki Teppanyaki Ryo, featuring seasonal ingredients. He values local production for local consumption, delighting guests with dishes that incorporate an abundance of locally sourced ingredients.
小川 遼Ryo Ogawa
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Ryoubou
両忘
- Amerikamura, Osaka
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sake
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満 宏樹Hiroki Mitsu
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Cherishes the bond with his guests: Mr. Mitsu is the owner and chef of the yakitori restaurant, who puts his heart into his work and charms with his skills.
He was born in 1985 in Osaka. After graduating from university, he worked as a company employee for ten years. After leaving the workforce to pursue a career in cooking, he trained at a Japanese restaurant for one year. He also spent several years at the popular restaurant Goichi, where he honed his yakitori skills. In April 2023, he opened Ryoubou. He enjoys being close to his guests and directly feeling their reactions to his cuisine. His dishes, which reflect his careful techniques and warm personality, fill the hearts of visitors.
満 宏樹Hiroki Mitsu
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Niku no Akai
肉のあかい
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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赤井 亮Ryo Akai
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Growing up surrounded by various cuisines, Mr. Akai became a food expert.
He was born in 1976 in Osaka. His family owned a restaurant business: his father ran a Robatayaki restaurant in Dotonbori, and his mother ran a Yakitori restaurant in Tanimachi. Having helped them both since childhood, he grew up familiar with cooking. After graduating from college, he began helping out in the family business in earnest, eventually setting up his own business in the culinary world. He deepened his knowledge of meat cuisine professionally and became independent as the owner of Niku no Akai.
赤井 亮Ryo Akai
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Sushi Ogido
鮨おぎ堂
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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荻堂 胤志Tsugushi Ogido
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Dedicated to sushi and Japanese cuisine. Presenting the finest sushi and seasonal cuisine with masterful skill and refined elegance.
Mr. Tsugushi Ogido, born in 1974 in Okinawa, is the owner of Sushi Ogido. With a passion for culinary arts from an early age, he honed his skills in his hometown before moving to Osaka at age 20 to pursue his dreams. In 2008, he opened his first sushi restaurant in Kitashinchi, marking his independence. In 2016, he relocated and reopened the restaurant to its current place. It is a dining space with a beautiful cypress counter where the finest nigiri and seasonal dishes are prepared with care, such as aging, and presented with chic gestures. His warm hospitality is also well-received.
荻堂 胤志Tsugushi Ogido
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Yakiniku/Maki-ryori Karasuma Rock
焼肉・薪料理カラスマロック
- Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen)
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齋藤 勇介Yusuke Saito
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Mr. Saito has worked as a chef in Japan and abroad. A chef with a genre-less culinary repertoire.
He was born in 1978 in Kyoto. He started his career in the food and beverage industry at 17 through a part-time job. Experienced in Teppanyaki, Italian, Japanese, Ramen, and Izakaya restaurants, mainly in Kyoto city. He also worked as a chef in Germany for 4 years. While in Germany, he worked at a Teppanyaki restaurant and a Japanese restaurant. Mr. Saito is currently working at Karasuma Rock. He suggests a variety of menus based on his experience working in many different restaurants, regardless of genre.
齋藤 勇介Yusuke Saito
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Kobe Beef Steak Hana-Houbi
神戸牛ステーキ 花ほうび
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak
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廣瀬 政彦Masahiko Hirose
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Mr. Hirose has devoted himself to Teppanyaki cuisine since he was 19. A skilled chef who also serves as a director of the Japan Teppanyaki Association.
He was born in 1961 in Kyoto. At 19, he started working at the Kobe Portopia Hotel, taking his first steps on the chef's path. After studying Teppanyaki cuisine performance overseas for 2 years, he returned to Japan and assumed the head chef position. For 30 years, he has been a driving force in the Japanese Teppanyaki cuisine industry as a head chef. He also serves as director of the Japan Teppanyaki Association and pours his heart and soul into training the younger generation as a teacher. Currently, he works at Kobe Beef Steak Hana-Houbi. He welcomes guests with his skilled handling and witty conversation.
廣瀬 政彦Masahiko Hirose
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Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch
個室 和牛焼肉 吟 難波店
- Namba, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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平子 貴利Takatoshi Hirako
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Mr. Hirako works hard every day to serve delicious Yakiniku and create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.
He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. Having felt the appeal of work that lets him see guests' smiling faces, he entered the world of dining. While working at a Yakiniku restaurant, he met the president of his current company and changed his job. Currently, he displays his skills as the restaurant head of Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch, a Wagyu beef BBQ restaurant with private rooms. He spends his days serving delicious Yakiniku and working hard to create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.
平子 貴利Takatoshi Hirako
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Yakitori Kagura
やきとり神楽
- Higobashi, Osaka
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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中西 和慶Kazuyoshi Nayanishi
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Mr. Nakanishi's career began helping his grandmother in her restaurant since childhood.
He was born in 1995 in Osaka. His grandmother was a chef, and he started helping her when he was a child. While helping his grandmother, he learned the joy of cooking and decided to become a chef as his future dream. After graduating from school, he entered the culinary world and began training. He worked at a steak restaurant for 9 years, honing his skills. Currently, he is the manager of Yakitori Kagura, which opened in October 2024. He also values his ties with the producers of chicken and vegetables by visiting the places where they are produced.
中西 和慶Kazuyoshi Nayanishi
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NIINA
NIINA
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Italian / Steak / Cocktail
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天野 政宏Masahiro Amano
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Offering a relaxing moment with exquisite Italian cuisine made with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Mr. Amano was born in Osaka in 1990. Interested in cooking from an early age, he entered this world. He started his training at a yakiniku restaurant. His next job was at a meat bar, where he met a respected chef, which deepened his love for cooking. Later, he honed his skills in earnest, mainly in Italian cuisine, and worked in various genres, including Western and international cuisine. In 2020, he joined NIINA from its founding, becoming the head chef and manager upon its opening.
天野 政宏Masahiro Amano
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Common Well
Common Well
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Steak / Coffee / Hamburger
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津田 親彦Chikahiko Tsuda
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At 18, Mr. Tsuda began his culinary career and has continued to hone his skills with single-minded devotion.
He was born in 1979 in Kyoto. Originally interested in food, he started his career at the famous French restaurant Manyoken after graduating high school. Then, he gained experience at a hotel wedding hall, a teppanyaki restaurant, and a restaurant in town. He is currently working at Common Well.
津田 親彦Chikahiko Tsuda
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Gyoza & Beer 541+
ギョーザ&ビール541+
- Yotsubashi/Shinmachi/Horie, Osaka
- Gyoza (dumplings),Chinese / Gyoza (dumplings) / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Beer
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淺野 周平Shuhei Asano
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Digging deep into the fascination of Gyoza, Mr. Asano opened a restaurant to enjoy it with beer.
He was born in 1978 in Osaka. He was attracted to the food and beverage industry because he could see reactions to food and service right in front of his eyes. He has been involved with restaurants for a long time, not as a chef but as the one who manages them. After training at the Bib Gourmand-certified Korean restaurant Mrs. Yoon, he opened Gyoza & Beer 541+ in 2013. Much knowledge gained from the chefs of the time, including French and ethnic cuisines, was also the basis of the restaurant.
淺野 周平Shuhei Asano
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Kobe Steak Sai Dining
神戸ステーキ 彩ダイニング
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood
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浜崎 剛Go Hamasaki
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Seeing the smiles on the faces of customers and hearing the word "delicious" makes him happy to have chosen this path
A former teacher once taught him that making delicious food is a matter of course. But to make something that has more, the most important thing is one's feelings. Making full use of the techniques and knowledge acquired over 17 years of experience, he continuously endeavors to make dishes that delight his customers.
浜崎 剛Go Hamasaki
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THE PARTY
THE PARTY
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Oyster Bar,Dining bar / Oyster / General / Seafood
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岸本 清吾Seigo Kishimoto
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Mr. Kishimoto experienced the joy and pleasure of making people smile with his own cooking.
He was born in 1957 in Hyogo. His love of meat since childhood led him to develop an interest in the culinary world. After graduating from university, he ran a cattle ranch in Hokkaido and learned the basics. After that, he went to the United States for two years and further expanded his knowledge of meat. Experienced in a variety of culinary genres, mainly Western cuisine, he can cover a wide range of genres.
岸本 清吾Seigo Kishimoto
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Kuroge Wagyu Dining YO-U
黒毛和牛ダイニング 様 （YO−U）
- Osakananko (Osaka South Port), Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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黒崎 次郎Jiro Kurosaki
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From learning the ropes of the trade to realizing his dream of running his own restaurant...
Born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. From the age of 14, he nurtured a dream of running his own business, and started taking steps towards achieving that dream. After studying at the Tsuji Gakuen School of Culinary Arts, he learned French cuisine hands-on in the kitchens of the Hotel Plaza. After this, he decided to further his training by studying French cooking in France. Returning to Japan and to his roots, he set off, at 27 years of age, to work in a creative Japanese restaurant interweaving French and traditional Japanese cuisine. At the age of 30, after working as a chef for three years, he started his own business, focusing mainly on sales management for 5 years to further hone his business know-how and skills. At the same time, he continued working as an assistant chef, and opened the Kuroge Wagyu Dining restaurant in Ashiya, which moved to its current location in 2006.
黒崎 次郎Jiro Kurosaki
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Kyo-ryori Otabicho Tagoto
京料理 御旅町田ごと
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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吉永 倫英Norihide Yoshinaga
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Trained at the long-established restaurant, Mr. Yoshinaga carries on the tradition of Kyoto cuisine for future generations.
He was born in 1971 in Osaka. After graduating high school, he moved to Kyoto to learn Kyoto cuisine. Upon discovering the renowned Kyoto cuisine establishment, Tagoto, he decided to join the company. He studied traditional Kyoto cuisine from its foundation, acquiring cooking techniques. Through his training, he embodied the spirit of hospitality unique to Kyoto. With the knowledge and solid skills gained from years of experience, he was appointed as the head chef of the restaurant in 1999. Since 2012, he has served as the deputy director of the culinary department, continuing to preserve the taste of the long-established restaurant.
吉永 倫英Norihide Yoshinaga
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Izakaya Asahi
居酒屋あさひ
- Nagaokakyo, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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古本 真也Shinya Furumoto
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Mr. Furumoto was inspired by a cooking TV program and became a cook as a profession that requires delicate work.
Mr. Furumoto was born in 1989 in Kyoto. Since childhood, he has enjoyed delicate tasks. While in university, he was moved by a cooking program he saw on TV and decided to become a cook because that would suit what he wanted to do. After graduation, he started his apprenticeship as a cook at Izakaya Asahi, run by his friend's relative. He learned how to choose fresh ingredients and use them in cooking. In addition to the classic Izakaya menus, he puts a lot of effort into selecting alcoholic drinks that go well with seafood dishes.
古本 真也Shinya Furumoto
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Yakitori to Sousakusumibiyaki Kokoko
焼き鳥と創作炭火焼 こここ
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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加藤 翔Sho Kato
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Charcoal grills connect people. Diverse experiences create a unique taste and sense of wonder.
Mr. Sho Kato was born in 1990 in Kyoto. After graduating high school, he started his culinary journey, gaining ten years of experience at a yakitori restaurant, Yakitori Daikichi. He then broadened his expertise by exploring various culinary fields, including ramen and yakiniku. In March 2024, he fulfilled his dream of opening his own yakitori restaurant, Sumibiyaki Koteppan Kiyamachi, in Kawaramachi, Kyoto. By November, he expanded with a second restaurant, Yakitori to Sousakusumibiyaki Kokoko. As a chef-owner, he continually seeks to discover new culinary delights, drawing from his vast experiences and refined skills.
加藤 翔Sho Kato
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Osaka Fukushima Yakiniku Toppuku
大阪福島焼肉とっぷく
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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天野 栄貴Tomoki Amano
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Mr. Amano communicates with guests and provides a pleasant time.
He was born in 2001 in Osaka. Since his parents owned a Yakiniku restaurant, cooking was a familiar part of his life. He dreamed of becoming a chef himself in the future and honed his skills by helping out at the restaurant. After finishing school, he entered the culinary world and began his training. He trained and gained experience in Yakiniku exclusively. Currently, he is active as a chef at Osaka Fukushima Yakiniku Toppuku, which opened in November 2023. Every day, he communicates with guests with a bright smile and provides them a good time.
天野 栄貴Tomoki Amano
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Yakiniku Wabi Sabi Hozenji-Yokocho Main Branch
焼肉侘び寂び 法善寺横丁本店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean / Wine
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宮里 常治Tsuneharu Miyasato
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Mr. Miyasato has loved to eat since he was a child and cooked by himself.
He was born in 1981 in Okinawa. From an early age, he loved eating and cooking his food at home. At the age of 20, he entered the culinary world and began his training. He honed his skills for 17 years at a kappo restaurant, which once won a star in the Michelin Guide, and for three years at a sushi restaurant. Currently, he is the owner of Yakiniku Wabi Sabi, which opened in June 2022. He says he wants guests to spend a relaxing and peaceful time in a relaxed atmosphere.
宮里 常治Tsuneharu Miyasato
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Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Isshin
すき焼き しゃぶしゃぶ 一芯
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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廣瀬 恭也Yasunari Hirose
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Mr. Hirose offers his specialties utilizing his knowledge and skills.
He was born in 1978 in Hyogo Prefecture. Having loved cooking and eating since childhood, he worked part-time in restaurants and gained firsthand experience in the culinary field. After graduating from school, he became a chef and began his training. He honed his skills at izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) and Japanese restaurants and improved his knowledge of ingredients. He is currently working as a chef at Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Isshin, which opened in March 2025. With the knowledge and skills he has accumulated over the years, he offers exquisite dishes.
廣瀬 恭也Yasunari Hirose
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