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Truffle Restaurant and Bar HIDE OUT トリュフ料理専門店＆バー HIDE OUT Meriken Park, Hyogo Creative,Sosaku (creative) / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

岡田　康人Yasuto Okada

Mr. Okada values the hotel's hospitality and provides attentive service to his guests.

He was born in 1967 in Fukui. Entered employment with the company that manages the Kobe Port Tower Hotel. He learned various jobs, including restaurant work, and was involved in the launch of other hotels. As a chef, he honed his skills mainly in Japanese cuisine but also in Yakiniku and Western cuisine. When HIDE OUT opened in November 2023, he assisted in developing the menu. Now, while being involved in the overall management of the hotel as a board member, he works hard every day to make the restaurant a delight for the guests.

岡田　康人Yasuto Okada

Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo 浪華焼肉さぶろう Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Highball

北井　幸雄Yukio Kitai

To make high-quality meat even more delicious, Mr. Kitai also pays careful attention to details.

He is from Osaka. He worked at popular yakiniku restaurants in Osaka and has brought joy to many guests. Currently, he is active as the Floor Manager at Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo. His goal is to create a space where high-quality meat can be enjoyed even more deliciously. He pays careful attention to detail so guests can relax and enjoy their meals.

北井　幸雄Yukio Kitai

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

浜崎　剛Go Hamasaki

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

Waraiya Uratenma Tenjin Yokocho Branch わらいや　裏天満天神横丁店 Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka Seafood,Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

南　光和Mitsukazu Minami

Worked part-time in a restaurant as a student and went straight into cooking.

Mr. Minami was born in 1991 in Osaka. As a student, he worked part-time at a Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurant in Shinsekai for 2 years. Since childhood, he has always liked to cook, so he entered the world of cooking. He studied at a Japanese restaurant with a vague desire to get his own restaurant someday. Later, he opened a Japanese restaurant for 2 years. Then after improving himself at an izakaya in Umeda, he became the owner of Waraiya in July 2022.

南　光和Mitsukazu Minami

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

淺野　周平Shuhei Asano

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

Shunsai to Osake Anbai 旬菜とお酒　あんばい Chayamachi/Nakazakicho, Osaka Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaisen Nabe (seafood hot pot)

池田　雅之Masayuki Ikeda

Mr. Ikeda is a Japanese chef who continues confronting Japanese food from various perspectives.

He was born in 1977 in Osaka. Having studied as a chef mainly in Japanese cuisine, he also experienced sushi, Chinese cuisine, and Italian cuisine to reconsider Japanese cuisine from various perspectives beyond the boundaries of genres. Since around 2010, he has been with his current company as a chef, supporting the kitchens of each of the group's restaurants. Currently, he is working at Shunsai to Osake Anbai.

池田　雅之Masayuki Ikeda

Unagi Sansho Gogyou 鰻山椒五行 Nijo Castle, Kyoto Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Sake

前原　喬Takashi Maehara

Mr. Maehara's goal is to offer eel and Hitsumabushi that will satisfy even the most discerning eel lover.

He was born in 1981 in Nara. After working as a Western-style cook and a baker, he joined Kyoto Marumochiya company. As a Japanese confectionery chef, he has experience making Japanese sweets, selling them in stores, and operating stalls in department stores nationwide. He has supported Kyoto Marumochiya from various angles by utilizing the knowledge and skills he has cultivated. Currently, he is working as a chef for Unagi Sansho Gogyou. The owner of Kyoto Marumochiya is also an eel lover, so he serves eel with attention to every element, aiming for "excellent dishes that even eel enthusiasts will be satisfied with."

前原　喬Takashi Maehara

Nihonshu to Obanzai no Kyosakaba Kensui Nishiki 日本酒とおばんざいの京酒場　けんすい錦 Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

浅野　祐介Yusuke Asano

Mr. Asano wants to enrich people's hearts and bring smiles to their faces with my dishes.

He was born in Kyoto. He has been familiar with Japanese food since childhood and loves to cook. Wanting to make people happy by making delicious food, he accumulated much experience and honed his skills at various restaurants. As a result, he was involved in Kensui Nishiki from the start-up and became its chef.

浅野　祐介Yusuke Asano

Sosaku Kushikatsu Bouyatetsu 創作串カツ　坊也哲 Minamisemba, Osaka Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

越智　哲也Tetsuya Ochi

Mr. Ochi, a dedicated Kushikatsu chef, arrived at his unique style of Kushikatsu after training at famous restaurants in Osaka.

He was born in 1991 in Hyogo. Since the age of 18, when he entered the world of Kushikatsu, he has worked exclusively with Kushikatsu. After training at Kushikatsu specialty restaurants in Kita Shinchi, Noda, and other northern areas of Osaka, he is now the owner and chef of Bouyatetsu.

越智　哲也Tetsuya Ochi

Gion Okumura 祇園おくむら Gion, Kyoto French,Italian/French / Kyoto Cuisine / French / Wine

上辻　弘文Hirofumi Kamitsuji

Dedicated to Okumura. Inheriting the tradition of French kaiseki and continuing to evolve.

Mr. Kamitsuji was born in 1980 in Kyoto. The head chef and manager of Gion Okumura. He began his training at age 20 when he got a chance to work with his current restaurant. He learned many aspects of Okumura style, a pioneer of "French Kaiseki," a fusion of French cuisine and Kyoto Kaiseki, including cooking techniques, taste, hospitality, and seasonal arrangements. After years of dedication and training, he assumed his current position in 2018. While preserving the traditions handed down by his predecessors, he also explores new directions by introducing more dishes using local ingredients, shaping a new chapter in the restaurant's history.

上辻　弘文Hirofumi Kamitsuji

Yakiniku Kobe Jushiya 焼肉　神戸十四屋 Nankinmachi(Kobe Chinatown)/Kyukyoryuchi, Hyogo Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak

横山　晋也Shinya Yokoyama

Mr. Yokoyama offers a high-quality yakiniku experience with attention to all ingredients and space.

He was born in 1974 in Hyogo. His experience includes a wide variety of Italian, Japanese, and Asian cuisines and restaurants specializing in steak. He has learned how to present dishes in different genres and handle the ingredients. Currently, he is the owner and chef of the Yakiniku Kobe Jushiya. Besides offering the highest quality Kobe beef, he also tries to create a restaurant where diners can relax and enjoy the yakiniku experience. He provides a high-quality experience, paying particular attention to all ingredients and space.

横山　晋也Shinya Yokoyama

Kuromon Torepichi-Ichiba Minami kuromon Branch 黒門とれぴち市場南黒門店 Nipponbashi, Osaka Seafood,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab / Donburi (rice bowl)

河野　嶺Rei Kawano

Mr. Kawano aims to make the restaurant an enjoyable to dine and a comfortable and friendly place.

He was born in 1997 in Osaka. Working as the manager of Kuromon Torepichi Ichiba Minami Kuromon Branch. To create a "fun place to dine," he takes a friendly approach to customer service. He strives to create an at-home atmosphere where diners can enjoy conversation while savoring delicious seafood and drinks.

河野　嶺Rei Kawano

Shinsaibashi Sushi Tvern Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri 心斎橋寿司居酒屋おやじ最後の握り Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

梶原　淳司Junji Kajiwara

Mr. Kajiwara has realized his dream of working as a Japanese food chef since childhood.

He was born in 1978 in Oita. Since elementary school, he naturally decided to pursue a career in cooking. He entered a high school that offered courses related to cooking. After graduation, he trained for two years at a local restaurant in his hometown of Oita. Following that, he moved to Osaka and dedicated three years to honing his culinary skills. Through connections in the culinary world, he met the current owner. Today, he continues his culinary journey as a chef at Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri.

梶原　淳司Junji Kajiwara

Niku Ryori Youki 肉料理　陽気 Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sake / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

長井　信学Nobutaka Nagai

Offering a place to enjoy the meat that Japan is proud of more easily.

Mr. Nagai was born in 1989 in Kyoto. After training, he opened Niku Ryori Youki in 2024 as owner and chef. He hopes to make Kuroge Wagyu beef, an excellent Japanese food product, more familiar to many people by offering it at a more affordable price. As a bridge connecting people with the fascinating food culture that Japan is proud of, he continues to operate Youki.

長井　信学Nobutaka Nagai

Izakaya Asahi 居酒屋あさひ Nagaokakyo, Kyoto Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

古本　真也Shinya Furumoto

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

Sushi Aounabara 鮨　青海原 Kamihonmachi, Osaka Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Japanese Beef Steak

松田　俊昭Toshiaki Matsuda

"Food makes people happy." To be a chef who can give dreams to guests.

Fascinated by a chef he saw on a TV show as a child, Mr. Matsuda started his culinary career at the age of 17. After being impressed by the global experience in Los Angeles, which he visited on a high school excursion, he joined an Italian restaurant in Tokyo with the hope of someday studying cooking abroad. Later, he trained at a three-star restaurant in Italy and returned to Japan. After gaining experience at a French restaurant in Kobe, he opened Shoku to Mori on June 8, 2022. Currently, he is also involved in the management of Sushi Aounabara.

松田　俊昭Toshiaki Matsuda

Niku Kappo ASATSUYU 肉割烹　ASATSUYU Yotsubashi/Shinmachi/Horie, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

西尾　佳則Yoshinori Nishio

Mr. Nishio serves an inspiring dining experience through various meat dishes that resonate with all the senses.

He was born in 1986 in Osaka. The manager of ASATSUYU. He found joy and satisfaction in bringing happiness, surprise, and excitement through food, leading him to the food and beverage industry. Started his career at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka and gained experience at a game meat restaurant. In 2021, he was appointed to his current position when the current restaurant was founded. In the lively atmosphere of the counter kappo restaurant, he works closely with a skilled head chef and devotes himself to providing hospitality by offering a wide variety of meats at their best. His attention to detail is also highly regarded.

西尾　佳則Yoshinori Nishio

Higashiyama Garden 東山庭　Higashiyama　Garden Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Steak

石井　隆雄Takao Ishii

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Ishii is an award-winning chef who embodies tradition and innovation.

He was born in January 1967 in Kyoto. Since elementary school, he has loved to stand in the kitchen and serve food to those around him to their delight. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at Granvia Osaka Stream for 6 years, at the Westin Hotel Osaka for 9 years, and independently in Tokyo for 5 years, followed by 3 years at Granvia Kyoto and 3 years at L'Hôtel de Hiei. He has won many awards, including first prize at the 2009 National JR Hotel Group Culinary Competition. He has been charming guests with his refined taste and artful presentation.

石井　隆雄Takao Ishii

Kyoto Senryou 京都千両 Kyoto Station, Kyoto Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

大森　三夫Mitsuo Omori

Mr. Omori continues to work diligently with each piece of Sushi to bring joy to his guests.

He was born in 1965 in Tochigi. Feeling the satisfaction and joy of making people happy through cooking, he decided to become a chef to bring smiles to many people's faces. After training at an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) and a Sushi restaurant, he acquired solid skills and developed a passion for bringing out the best ingredients. He is currently working as a chef at Kyoto Sen-ryo, which opened in front of Kyoto Station on September 13, 2024. He has a deep love for Sushi, and the thought that goes into every single piece of Sushi brings a smile to the faces of the guests.

大森　三夫Mitsuo Omori

Ryoubou 両忘 Amerikamura, Osaka Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sake

満　宏樹Hiroki Mitsu

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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Truffle Restaurant and Bar HIDE OUT

Mr. Okada values the hotel's hospitality and provides attentive service to his guests.

Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo

To make high-quality meat even more delicious, Mr. Kitai also pays careful attention to details.

Kobe Steak Sai Dining

Seeing the smiles on the faces of customers and hearing the word "delicious" makes him happy to have chosen this path

Waraiya Uratenma Tenjin Yokocho Branch

Worked part-time in a restaurant as a student and went straight into cooking.

Gyoza & Beer 541+

Digging deep into the fascination of Gyoza, Mr. Asano opened a restaurant to enjoy it with beer.

Shunsai to Osake Anbai

Mr. Ikeda is a Japanese chef who continues confronting Japanese food from various perspectives.

Unagi Sansho Gogyou

Mr. Maehara's goal is to offer eel and Hitsumabushi that will satisfy even the most discerning eel lover.

Nihonshu to Obanzai no Kyosakaba Kensui Nishiki

Mr. Asano wants to enrich people's hearts and bring smiles to their faces with my dishes.

Sosaku Kushikatsu Bouyatetsu

Mr. Ochi, a dedicated Kushikatsu chef, arrived at his unique style of Kushikatsu after training at famous restaurants in Osaka.

Gion Okumura

Dedicated to Okumura. Inheriting the tradition of French kaiseki and continuing to evolve.

Yakiniku Kobe Jushiya

Mr. Yokoyama offers a high-quality yakiniku experience with attention to all ingredients and space.

Kuromon Torepichi-Ichiba Minami kuromon Branch

Mr. Kawano aims to make the restaurant an enjoyable to dine and a comfortable and friendly place.

Shinsaibashi Sushi Tvern Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri

Mr. Kajiwara has realized his dream of working as a Japanese food chef since childhood.

Niku Ryori Youki

Offering a place to enjoy the meat that Japan is proud of more easily.

Izakaya Asahi

Mr. Furumoto was inspired by a cooking TV program and became a cook as a profession that requires delicate work.

Sushi Aounabara

"Food makes people happy." To be a chef who can give dreams to guests.

Niku Kappo ASATSUYU

Mr. Nishio serves an inspiring dining experience through various meat dishes that resonate with all the senses.

Higashiyama Garden

Mr. Ishii is an award-winning chef who embodies tradition and innovation.

Kyoto Senryou

Mr. Omori continues to work diligently with each piece of Sushi to bring joy to his guests.

Ryoubou

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.