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Teppanyaki Nakano
鉄板焼なか乃
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine / Sake
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戸次 禎範Yoshinori Bekki
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Taking advantage of his experience with Western cuisine, he pays close attention to food arrangement and color
After graduating from college, he began working at a hotel. After that, he acquired experience working in a teppanyaki (griddle-cooked food) restaurant before becoming the head-chef of “Teppanyaki Nakano” in July of 2012.
戸次 禎範Yoshinori Bekki
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restaurant Artisan
restaurant Artisan（レストラン アルティザン）
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Cocktail
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佐藤 剛Tsuyoshi Sato
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Mr. Tsuyoshi Sato offers addictive savory dishes with a strong impact.
He was born in 1972 in Niigata prefecture. After working part time at a steak house, he entered [Atsugi Royal Park Hotel]. In his 4th winter there, he was fascinated with the high-quality cuisine and speediness of Phillipe Batton who was visiting Japan for a hotel fair. Then he trained at a renowned French restaurant in Japan, and went to France. After returning to Japan, he opened [restaurant Artisan] in 2000 in Naha city. In 2007, he closed the restaurant to go to Tokyo. In 2018, he reopened the restaurant in Nihon-odori, Yokohama.
佐藤 剛Tsuyoshi Sato
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Yakiniku Sansuien East Entrance
焼肉 三水苑 東口店
- Sendai Station East Exit, Miyagi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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国本 仁基KUNIMOTO JINKI
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Independently continuing the legacy of his grandmother and mother. Earnestly making yakiniku (Japanese BBQ).
He was born in 1969 in Sendai city, Miyagi prefecture. As a child, he helped out in the yakiniku restaurant started by his grandmother. Gaining experience over the years, he decided to branch out and open his own shop, the Yakiniku Sansuien. Gaining fame for its high quality meat and excellent cuts, a second branch, the Yakiniku Sansuien East Entrance was opened in June 2014.
国本 仁基KUNIMOTO JINKI
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French Restaurant Bon Vivant
フランス料理 ボンヴィヴァン
- Ise, Mie
- French,Italian/French / French
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河瀬 毅Takeshi Kawase
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For over 30 years, he has pursued Ise-style French cuisine, working steadfastly out of his hometown
Born in 1954 in Mie Prefecture, he left college to get his cooking career started by serving as an apprentice at a Western-style restaurant. In 1979 he moved to Tokyo to train. In 1983, he set out on his own to open Bon Vivant back in his hometown of Ise. He started out with a restaurant specializing in home-style French cooking and then took on traditional French cuisine as well before moving on to his current location in 1997. He has shown his dedication to promoting Ise French cuisine by establishing multiple restaurants in his local prefecture as well as in the city of Ise.
河瀬 毅Takeshi Kawase
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SALONE 2007
SALONE2007
- Yokohama Motomachi/Yamashita Park, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Wine / Italian
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細田 健太郎HONDA KENTARO
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Studying at the restaurant with the food he fell in love with, turning his dream of becoming a chef into reality
He was born in Tochigi prefecture in 1981. After graduating from high school, he worked at places such as a hair salon in Harajuku. One day, he was deeply impressed by the food at an Italian restaurant (currently "Biodinamico") that a foodie acquaintance brought him to. He decided to enter that restaurant, and trained for a year and a half there. Subsequently, he transferred to an affiliated restaurant, "SALONE 2007", which had been open for half a year. He rubbed shoulders with chefs and members of the staff, many of whom had returned from Italy, while studying there, and rose to take on part of the responsibilities of a sous chef in 2012. Currently, he operates the kitchen by himself as a chef.
細田 健太郎HONDA KENTARO
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GRILL&WINE T's
GRILL&WINE T's
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- General,Western / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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テリー ハマダTerry Hamada
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A chef with a career in luxury hotels in 12 cities in 7 countries.
Mr. Hamada was born in Tokyo. At 19, he moved to Canada to become a chef and gained citizenship. After that, he worked as a luxury hotel chef in 12 cities in 7 countries. Currently, he shows his skills as a general manager and chef at GRILL & WINE T's which opened in June 2022.
テリー ハマダTerry Hamada
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Umakabo
うまか房
- Osaki/Tome/Kurihara, Miyagi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Steak
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井口 寛Hiroshi Iguchi
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Mr. Iguchi just seeks for the happiness of the guests in front of him.
He was born in 1967 in Miyagi prefecture. He worked as a chef at [Hotel Metropolitan Sendai] for 25 years, mainly in French cuisine, as well as many other genres such as general western cuisine. Currently he is actively working as the master chef at [Umakabo], while just seeking for the happiness of the guests in front of him.
井口 寛Hiroshi Iguchi
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Kyoto Senmaru Shakariki murasaki
京都千丸 しゃかりき murasaki
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Tsukemen (noodles served separately from dip soup)
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梶 充秀Mitsuhide Kaji
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Quitting the company job is a turning point in his life.
He was born in 1970 in Kyoto. He left the job where he's worked at for 10 years, to challenge something new, and decided to go to Tokyo at the age of 30. He suddenly ran into a ramen shop that he happened to see on a magazine, and started training from zero. At the ramen shop, he was impressed by the chef whom he looked up to, and decided to be a ramen chef himself. After coming back to his home town, he joined early time [Shakariki], then got involved in opening the Kyoto Tower branch.
梶 充秀Mitsuhide Kaji
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Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze
ステーキ・海鮮 鉄板焼 北風
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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荒谷 利幸Toshiyuki Araya
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As a chef, he is making the most of the customer service skills he learnt at a hotel
Chef Araya was born on May 18th, 1974 and is from Yakumo town in Futami-gun, Hokkaido. He studied customer service at the Sapporo Grand Hotel, making use of this experience while training at a famous teppanyaki (grilled on hottplate) restaurant in Sapporo city. He has more than 17 years of experience as a chef, and now shows his skills at Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze.
荒谷 利幸Toshiyuki Araya
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Tori no koku Bar Time to Drink
酉の刻 Bar Time to Drink
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail / Whisky / Spirits
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中山 武Takeshi Nakayama
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Mr. Nakayama has the creativity to capture the thoughts and feelings of each guest.
He was born in 1985 in Aichi. After reading a manga about bartenders, he was fascinated by the world of warm hospitality that brings customers closer together, so decided to pursue this career. He is an award-winning cocktail competition veteran but has also worked in a diverse range of food and beverage businesses, including cafes, izakaya, and restaurants. In addition, he has been active in various fields, appearing at events, developing original drinks, and providing consulting services at the request of department stores and beauty and beverage manufacturers.
中山 武Takeshi Nakayama
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Trattoria BiCOLORE Yokohama
Trattoria BiCOLORE Yokohama
- Hiranuma, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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佐藤 護SATO MAMORU
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In constant pursuit of the ultimate cuisine, with the techniques learned at numerous famous restaurants
He was born in Tokyo in 1967. When he embarked down the path of becoming a chef when he was 17, he thought, "Training should be done at the most premier location," and entered "Sabatini" in Aoyama. In 1996, he went to Italy in search of greater heights. During his stay there for four and a half years, he perfected his skills in the kitchens of 14 restaurants, ranging from trattorias to restaurants with three Michelin stars. After returning to Japan, he worked as the inaugural chef of a number of restaurants before waiting for an opportune period to set out on his own and open "BiCOLORE Yokohama" in 2013.
佐藤 護SATO MAMORU
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CAFE RESTAURANT Yayoi
CAFE RESTAURANT やよい
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Pasta / Cake
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久野Kuno
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The chef values communications with customers.
Born in Kyoto. Before she became a cook, she was involved in the apparel industry, and practiced communications with customers. She has come back to the food industry where she had worked as a part-timer, as she wanted to hear [yummy] from the customers again. Both in the apparel and food industries, communication with customers is very important. She cooks everyday enjoying chats with customers.
久野Kuno
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Ashiya French Kitajima
芦屋フレンチ北じま
- Ashiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General
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北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima
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Continuous effort since his boyhood made him a chef with stars
He was born in 1962 in Kyoto. Being influenced by his mother who was good at cooking, he decided to be a chef when he was an elementary school student. Wishing to make people happy with his dishes, he started training at a restaurant in Hieizan Hotel at the age of 18. Then he worked for [Alain Chapel], a renowned French restaurant at Kobe Portopia Hotel as the sous-chef, and [Kurakuen-Geihinkan] as a chef. In 2010, he went independent. Following the techniques and spirit he has obtained during his experiences, he tries his best in the kitchen every day. In 2016, the restaurant obtained the stars.
北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima
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Chugoku Ryori Koka
中国料理 孝華
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Szechuan
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富井 祥司Shoji Tomi
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His career in Chinese cuisine began when he decided to move to Tokyo to open a ramen restaurant.
Born in Niigata prefecture in July 1948, Mr. Tomi is the second son in a farming family. After graduating from middle school, he decided that he wanted to work in Tokyo, and from there, he moved into Chinese cuisine. After working for 10 years in Tokyo, he honed his skills for 13 years at the Korakuen Chinese Restaurant in Sapporo, Hokkaido. In 1987, he was appointed as a head chef at "Luhua", the Chinese restaurant in Sapporo Korakuen Hotel. Later, Mr. Tomi became a general head chef, overseeing all of the types of food prepared at the hotel. He has been working for a total of 23 years. In that time, he has taken on many important roles and been involved in the training of junior chefs and promoting development. He was awarded a Medal of Honor with a Yellow Ribbon by the Japanese government in Spring 2014.
富井 祥司Shoji Tomi
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Ryoutei Kakuemon
料亭 覚右衛門
- Tonami/Gokayama, Toyama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Local Sake
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高畠 文夫Fumio Takabatake
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A chef with a fighting spirit who respects tradition, and values reform.
Born into the third generation, he learned the ABC's and details of cooking from a young age. At the same time, he learned the happiness of making people smile with his food, and idolized the cooking of the world. In 1987 he graduated from a cooking specialty high school, and started at the main location of "Gomangoku" that same year. In 1994, he opened "Ryoutei Kakuemon." He works to send the memories of his predecessors forward to the coming days.
高畠 文夫Fumio Takabatake
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Kaisen Teppan Izakaya Aichi
海鮮鉄板居酒屋 あいち
- Higashi-Dori/Doyama, Osaka
- Seafood,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / General
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門田 隆行Takayuki Kadota
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Mr. Kadota wants to deliver inspiring Japanese delicacies for the shining smiles of his guests.
He was born in 1980 in Kagoshima and is the representative Director of Kaisen Teppan Izakaya Aichi. After graduating from high school, he chose to become a chef and honed his skills in Osaka. Later, he was involved in the establishment of the restaurant by chance. Since its opening in December 2022, he has been serving fresh and delicious tuna dishes to many people. For the smiles of visitors, he cooks and actively communicates with guests. With a bright smile, he delivers the delicious seafood Japan has nurtured.
門田 隆行Takayuki Kadota
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Sakana Ryouri Senmonten Totoichi
魚料理専門店 魚魚一
- Hamamatsu Station, Shizuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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仲村 健太郎Kentaro Nakamura
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Once in a lifetime-the interesting things he learnt through meeting his customers!!
The reason chef Nakamura chose a job involved with food was his part time job as a student at age 16. It started after he experienced praise and delight from his customers after he served them cuisine he had prepared himself for the first time.
仲村 健太郎Kentaro Nakamura
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Yakiniku Sawagi
焼肉さわぎ
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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滝澤 清成Kiyonari Takizawa
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Praise from the owner of Yakiniku Sawagi for a sincere work ethic led to becoming a chef
Mr. Takizawa was born in Aichi Prefecture on April 13th, 1981. While working at his former job in the amusement park industry, his sincere approach to his work and amazing customer service caught the attention of the future owner of Yakiniku Sawagi, and when restaurant opened, he was scouted as a chef. He works tirelessly every day on everything from assessing inventory to setting up, to managing how customers are served. He says, [We procure fresh meat daily so we can serve our customers delicious offal without any foul smell.]
滝澤 清成Kiyonari Takizawa
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Atsugi Tachibana
厚木 たちばな
- Hon-Atsugi/Atsugi, Kanagawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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毛利 裕太Yuta Mouri
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He joined the restaurant with a part time job, staying on to become a chef
Chef Mori was born in Kanagawa prefecture on June 5th, 1992. He casually joined Atsugi Tachibana for part time work after being invited by a friend. Fascinated by the depth of Japanese cuisine, decided to become a chef. Chef Mori says that it is only natural for chefs to prepare delicious cuisine, and he is strict on himself and always has a high sense of awareness as a professional. Every day he continues to pursue cuisine that is not just delicious, but also impresses his customers and remains in their memory.
毛利 裕太Yuta Mouri
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La Lucciola
ラルッチョラ
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine
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鈴木 浩治Koji Suzuki
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A chef who never wants to stop delighting guests with delicious food.
He was born in December of 1974 and grew up in Shiga Prefecture. His love of hands-on craftsmanship extends all the way back to his childhood, and it was during his student years working at a part-time restaurant job that he discovered his passion for serving up delicious food to customers. From there he went on to train in the culinary arts in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and other countries. After spending time building up his skills at various restaurants in Osaka, he moved on to his current post, where he serves as the chef. Even now, he never stops working hard at honing his culinary skills and knowledge, since he never wants to fall behind in offering the best food available.
鈴木 浩治Koji Suzuki
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