1701 - 1720 of 1763 chefs
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Kizushi
喜寿司
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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油井 隆一YUI RYUICHI
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A Renowned Chef, Whose Career Began With Western Food
Mr. Yui was born in 1942 and grew up in Tokyo. Because he was acquainted with French food from a young age due to his mother's influence and also because he is left-handed, which is unusual for a sushi chef, his professional cooking career started with Western food at "Tokyo Kaikan." After completing his training, Mr. Yui returned to his birthplace and parents' home, "Kizushi" in Tokyo's Ningyocho, where he started from the lower ranks, acquiring the skills to become a sushi chef. Supplementing the traditions of Edo-style sushi with his skills in Western cuisine, Chef Yui is a leader in Tokyo's culinary scene.
油井 隆一YUI RYUICHI
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Ostu
オストゥ（Ostu）
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine
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宮根 正人MIYANE MASATO
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An unexpected 5 years in Piedmont guided him for the future
He was born in Saitama prefecture in 1974. After graduating from culinary school, he devoted himself to training at various Italian restaurants in Tokyo, such as the famous "Antonio," and then went to Italy. Most of his time there was spent in Barolo, Piedmont, at the restaurant "Locanda nel Borgo Antico" After returning to Japan, he opened "Ostu."
宮根 正人MIYANE MASATO
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Shibusan Uokin
渋三 魚金
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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長島 志郎NAGASHIMA SHIRO
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His motto is to make preparations perfectly and serve dishes to customers at their best condition.
He was born in 1977 in Tokyo. When he was working part-time at a restaurant in his high school days, he discovered the joy of restaurant business. After experiencing various jobs, he made up his mind to become a chef at the age of 27. He found a job at a famous izakaya (restaurant pub) and learned the basics of cooking skills thoroughly. Then he joined Uokin at 30. After working at Gotanda and Shimbashi branches, he transferred to Shibusan Uokin in 2012. Now he is the chief chef there. As a professional, he is enchanted by the fact that he can handle a lot of fresh ingredients from the Tsukiji market.
長島 志郎NAGASHIMA SHIRO
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Ankoya Takahashi
あんこう屋 高はし
- Harumi, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Ankou Nabe (monkfish hot pot)
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高橋 良和KATAHASHI YOSHIKAZU
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His experiences working as a salaryman and at a famous tempura restaurant come to life now
He was born in 1972 in Tokyo. He was already part of a restaurant since birth, and was brought up in the environment of Tsukiji as his playground. After graduating from college, he experienced a stint as a salaryman, but he started down the culinary path so that he could carry on his family business. He trained for about three years at a famous tempura (deep-fried food) restaurant and learned the basics of Japanese cuisine. After that, he returned to the shop and has been managing "Ankoya Takahashi" under the guidance of his father until now.
高橋 良和KATAHASHI YOSHIKAZU
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Yumehana Genkido
夢花 げんき堂
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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奥 英祐OKU EISUKE
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Following in his father's footsteps.
Eisuke was born in 1963 in Fukuoka Prefecture. As a child he watched his father work in the restaurant business. After graduating high school, he learned the trade as he worked 12 years at restaurants specializing in sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. At age 30, Eisuke got into the izakaya business. He opened Yumehana Hakata in 1996, becoming head chef. He specializes in traditional Japanese cuisine.
奥 英祐OKU EISUKE
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Kobe Harborland Sandaya
神戸ハーバーランド 三田屋
- Harborland, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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村田 茂郎MURATA SHIGERU
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Providing topquality beef cultivated by scouring the industry with a critical eye.
Born in 1956 in Sanda city, Hyogo prefecture. For eight years he threw himself into ensuring product quality within the meat industry, attaining a qualification as a 'meat specialist'. After that he began to take an interest in attracting customers from far and wide to his home base of Hyogo with nothing but a "home-grown beef tenderloin course" and just like that, Sandaya was born. Currently he uses skills and techniques fostered by his experience in the meat industry throughout the whole store.
村田 茂郎MURATA SHIGERU
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Blowfish Restaurant Tokufuku
フグ料理 徳福
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Nabe (hot pot)
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佐藤 誠SATO MAKOTO
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We have been serving blowfish dishes for 14 years now! Blowfish dishes brought to you by a specialist.
He was born in Fukuoka prefecture in 1978. After working in a blowfish cuisine restaurant part time, he decided to become a chef. He diligently studied cooking while gaining experience working at a blowfish/seafood restaurant in Fukuoka, Otora. Already thinking about breaking out on his own, he had a chance encounter that lead to him moving to Nagoya and opening up his shop, Blowfish Restaurant Tokufuku, after a year of preparation. And the rest is history.
佐藤 誠SATO MAKOTO
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Oryori Shunso
お料理 春草
- Sangenjaya, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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今井良和Yoshikazu Imai
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Japanese cuisine - the more you know, the deeper you find it. He researches daily in search of its quintessence.
He was born in Chiba prefecture in 1972. He entered the culinary world when he was 19, and polished his skills at places such as an old, well-established inn at Hakone, and luxurious, traditional Japanese restaurants in Tokyo. After that, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to Japanese cuisine and put 20 years of experience under his belt before setting out on his own. When he was younger, he thought, "Knife skills are like sports. I will become proficient according to how much effort I spend practicing them," but he says that as he gained more experience, he hit upon a new realization of the profundity of Japanese cuisine. Now, the driving force behind Mr. Imai's dishes is precisely his humble approach, as he says, "Even now, I'm learning new things every day."
今井良和Yoshikazu Imai
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Oshokuji Dokoro Chanya
お食事処 ちゃんや
- Motobu/Nakijin-son, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Okinawa Cuisine
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喜屋武 信KYAN MAKOTO
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He turned a private home into an inn to support the local area, and later added a restaurant
Born in Okinawa in 1970, after graduating from high school, he worked as a car salesman, then as a maintenance worker for a hotel in Okinawa. In 2006, he opened Minshuku Chanya in Bise with his mother. Though it was limited to a single private home, his inn quickly grew in popularity. In 2007, he opened Oshokuji Dokoro Chanya on the premises. It operates entirely on a reservation-only basis, and is supported by a large number of fans of gourmet food seeking true local cuisine.
喜屋武 信KYAN MAKOTO
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Sohonke Yamako
総本家やまこう
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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山田 崇詞YAMADA TAKASHI
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The parttime job he had in university paved the way to where he is today
Takashi Yamada was born in Hokkaido on the 19th of June, 1948. The part-time job he held at a sushi restaurant whilst he was at university was the spur that drove him into the culinary world. When his part-time job finished, he simply went on to become a full-time employee there. He performed a great deal of training and learned about cooking as a sushi chef. In 1975, he became the manager of the restaurant and began to look after the administrative side as well. In 1981, he went independent and opened Sohonke Yamako, where he currently spends every day displaying his proficient culinary talent. He is an expert of Japanese cuisine who lets the flavours of the ingredients speak for themselves, which is loved by customers of all ages.
山田 崇詞YAMADA TAKASHI
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Akasaka Kitafuku
赤坂きた福
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Crab / Kyoto Cuisine / Wine
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川崎真人KAWASAKI MASATO
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A Chef Who Handles Various Delicacies Such as Live Crab, Blowfish, and Chinese Softshell Turtle
Chef Kawasaki was born on January 24th, 1982 and is from Hokkaido. He studyied about store designs in high school, and wanting to eventually own his own store, he decided to become a chef. After graduating, he moved to Tokyo, where he first trained for five years at "Tsunahachi". With a desire to gain further experience, he trained for another five years at "Kyofuji". He then gained further experience at "Japanese Restaurant Ono Ginza" and a number of other stores with a desire to learn about wines. At its opening in November 2012, he entered "Akasaka Kitafuku", where he continues to work today.
川崎真人KAWASAKI MASATO
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Kokorozukushi Inase
心づくし いなせ
- Sendai Station West Exit, Miyagi
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General / Sake
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菅野 良洋KANNO YOSHIHIRO
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His love of fishing when he was in university led him down the path to becoming a chef
Yoshihiro Kanno was born in Miyagi prefecture in 1975. He often went fishing with friends when he was a university student. Upon cooking the fish they caught and getting it just right, all of his friends would be delighted by the great taste. This experience made Yoshihiro think, "I want to get even better at cooking," and thus entered the Miyagi school of cooking and confectionery. He enjoyed acquiring various skills and knowledge and realized his calling to become a chef. After graduation he headed to Tokyo where he trained at a famous Japanese restaurant, before returning to Sendai. After having been the head chef at two restaurants, he landed his present role as head chef of Kokorozukushi Inase.
菅野 良洋KANNO YOSHIHIRO
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Okonomiyaki Monjayaki Asakusa Tsurujiro
お好み焼もんじゃ焼浅草つる次郎
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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浜田 圭二HAMADA KEIJI
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An encounter with subtle yet profoundly complex Japanese cuisine
His fascination with the delicate yet complex flavors of the Japanese cuisine he encountered during his part-time job at a Japanese restaurant led him down the path to becoming a chef. He studied pure, authentic Japanese cuisine before coming to work with us. Our establishment serves not only okonomiyaki and monjayaki (savory pancakes with fillings), but also full course meals that bring genuine Japanese cuisine to life. He cooks each day with the belief that he should pour his all into every meal he makes.
浜田 圭二HAMADA KEIJI
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L'AS
L'AS
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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兼子 大輔KANEKO DAISUKE
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Upandcoming Chef Daisuke Kaneko
Born 1979. Traveled to France following experiences at Osaka La Becasse and Tokyo Cote Dor. Opened L'AS in Minami Aoyama in 2012. Relocated L'AS to a new location within Minami Aoyama in 2013, and at the same time, opened CORK. His skills are acclaimed throughout the world, and he was selected in 2014 as best young chef by the UK high class gourmet magazine "Four".
兼子 大輔KANEKO DAISUKE
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Kanazawa Izakaya Kappo Genzaemon
金沢・居酒屋割烹 源左ェ門
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General
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久保 勝KUBO MASARU
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Skilled in many culinary domains, he has experience in making dishes like sushi and other Japanese food, as well as traditional local cuisine.
He was born in 1974. Since he was a child he liked food. He has chosen to work in the culinary world. He accumulated experience by working for a long time in restaurants with sushi and other Japanese dishes. He has devoted himself to improving his cooking ability. He has been the head chef of Genzaemon, displaying his talent in Japanese cuisine and Kaga cuisine.
久保 勝KUBO MASARU
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Japanese Restaurant Kodama
日本料理 児玉
- Hatchobori/Noboricho/Hakushima, Hiroshima
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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児玉 一幸KODAMA KAZUYUKI
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Inherited DNA of a cook and opened his own restaurant. Obtained Michelin two stars.
He was born in 1951 in Yamaguchi. Since childhood he was interested in making things and painting, but the motivation to become a cook came from his father. He was fascinated by stories about cooking from his father, who used to be a cook in the marines, and subsequently started down the road leading to the culinary world. Since 18, he has trained at various places like wedding sites, hotels, and traditional Japanese restaurants, and in 2007, he opened "Japanese restaurant Kodama". In 2013, he obtained two stars in the Michelin Hiroshima Guide.
児玉 一幸KODAMA KAZUYUKI
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Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima
新宿割烹 中嶋
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese
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中嶋 貞治Sadaharu Nakajima
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Shouldering the history of Japanese cooking and inheriting the legacy of first-class chefs.
Born in Tokyo in 1956. His grandfather worked as a first generation chef at Hoshigaoka, presided over by the famed artist Rosanjin Kitaoji, and in 1931 established Kappo Nakajima in Ginza. His father opened the independently-affiliated Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima, and Mr. Nakajima himself joined the shop in 1980 after training in Kyoto. Succeeding the culinary philosophy of his father, his grandfather and Rosanjin, he stands upon the fundamental traditions of Kansai (western Japanese) traditional cooking, all while exercising creativity in the development of new dishes. With his passion for food education, he has also taken on other roles such as the president of the Chojin ("superman") Chef's Club and is active across many fields.
中嶋 貞治Sadaharu Nakajima
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Sushiya no Yamada
すし屋のやま田
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Donburi (rice bowl) / Local Sake
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山田 弘YAMADA HIROSHI
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If I were to have a restaurant I'd have a sushi restaurant
Always in love with sushi, the owner desired to have a sushi restaurant of his own. His dream came true at age 30, setting up his own restaurant after going through much painful training. Bringing in fresh ingredients from fatty tuna from Shakotan, Hokkaido, to conger eel from Uchiurawan, the chef is especially picky when it comes to choosing ingredients, going as far as Kyushu depending on the ingredients.
山田 弘YAMADA HIROSHI
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Kakiya
牡蠣屋
- Miyajima, Hiroshima
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Oyster
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林 祐司HAYASHI YUJI
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I proceeded to this path wishing to experience the family business, Oysterbar.
He was born on April 14th, 1958, in Miyajima, Hiroshima. His parents ran an oyster bar, and since childhood he has been familiar with the world of food. Gradually he began to wish to be a cook and started to train in the culinary arts. For a long time he worked as an oyster chef, and now he runs "Kakiya". Every day, he grills oysters in the restaurant and his skillful manipulation gathers favorable responses not only from local regular customers, but also from tourists who come from far away.
林 祐司HAYASHI YUJI
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Ginza Ibuki
ぎんざ一二岐
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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吉澤 定久YOSHIZAWA SADAHISA
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A cornerstone of eight years of training in Kyoto
Sadahisa Yoshizawa was born in Tochigi Prefecture in 1977. At 19 years old, he set his sights on becoming a chef, and stepped into the world of Japanese cuisine. He devoted himself to training at three restaurants over eight years in Kyoto, and then passed through three more Japanese restaurants after returning to Tokyo. He opened Ginza Ibuki in August 2010. The restaurant has received stars from the Tokyo Michelin Guide three years in a row.
吉澤 定久YOSHIZAWA SADAHISA
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