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Beef Tenderloin Yakiniku Restaurant SHINBA
牛ヒレ焼肉の名紋神刃
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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SUSHI-FUMI
鮨 ふみ
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya
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Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.
He was born in 1977 in Osaka. After graduating from culinary school, he started his training as a sushi chef at the long-established Fukukizushi Nihonbashi Main Branch in Osaka. For eight years, he studied the meticulous handcrafting of Edomae-zushi at this restaurant, which originated in Yanagibashi, Tokyo. He then studied at Sushi Noguchi in Kitashinchi and opened his restaurant, SUSHI-FUMI, in Fukushima in the fall of 2015. His meticulous and time-consuming work conveys the authentic taste and spirit of Edomae sushi. As a sake connoisseur, he has a reputation for selecting sake brands and his ability to heat sake at the right time.
平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya
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Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana
中華私房菜ハスノハナ
- Minoo/Nose, Osaka
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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木村 重成Shigenari Kimura
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Mr. Kimura is a head chef who produces new dishes through diverse experience and hard work.
He was born in 1977 in Osaka. Since childhood, he has helped in the kitchen of his parents' Japanese delicatessen restaurant. After graduating high school, he joined a Sichuan Chinese restaurant in Yokohama. He began his training as a chef and worked tirelessly, even during his sleeping time. At 22, he moved to Kansai and studied Cantonese cuisine at hotels and famous restaurants. He has worked as a head chef in various places. Currently, he is the executive chef of the cooking department of Re-Life Co., Ltd., and since 2023, he has also been the grand chef of Chuka-shibosai Hasunohana.
木村 重成Shigenari Kimura
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Ganso Kushi-shabu Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch
元祖串しゃぶ まつたけ 心斎橋店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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谷川 貴一Takakazu Tanigawa
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Mr. Tanigawa learned the joys and rewards of the restaurant business from practical experience.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. Having originally started his career in a different industry than food and beverage, Mr. Tanigawa began his career as a chef in his mid-30s. Although he had no experience initially, he found enjoyment and satisfaction through working in restaurants and honed his skills. He is currently working as a chef at Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch.
谷川 貴一Takakazu Tanigawa
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SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO
SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO
- Namba, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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金沢Kanazawa
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Mr. Kanazawa opened a sake bar to introduce the delicious taste of Japan to overseas guests.
He was born in 1980 in Osaka. While working for a trading company, he had the opportunity to visit many different countries. As he tasted the cuisine of those countries and met the people there, his fascination for Japanese cuisine, which is his origin, grew. So he took a new step forward by entering the culinary world, a field he had been interested in since his student days. He studied independently and honed his culinary skills under the guidance of his acquaintance, the current head chef, and opened SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO as the owner in 2024.
金沢Kanazawa
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Yakiniku Tanmiya
焼肉 炭味家
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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山下 裕太Yuta Yamashita
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Mr. Yamashita loves to eat and cook—a chef who has worked in Sushi and Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1987 in Osaka. He has loved eating and cooking since he was a child. After working as a Sushi and Japanese cuisine chef, he now works at Yakiniku Tanmiya.
山下 裕太Yuta Yamashita
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Yakiniku GUTS Hanare
焼肉GUTS 離れ
- Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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?? 辰也Tatsuya Hamasaki
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Through the connections with others, Mr. Hamasaki grew as a person.
He was born in 1989 in Osaka in 1989. While in high school, he started working part-time at a local izakaya (Japanese-style pub) and went on to become a chef. Based on the foundation he developed there, he moved on to Italian cuisine and mastered the techniques of different cuisines. After that, he moved to a yakiniku restaurant in Umeda to gain more experience before joining Yakiniku GUTS Hanare.
?? 辰也Tatsuya Hamasaki
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Nepali & Indian Restaurant BASURI Teradacho
ネパール＆インド レストラン BASURI 寺田町
- Tennoji/Abenobashi, Osaka
- Indian Curry,Curry / Indian / Nepalese / Indian Curry
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サプコタ アジャヤAjaya Sapkota
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Mr. Sapkota provides heartwarming hospitality with Nepalese food.
He was born in Nepal. With a dream of opening a restaurant in Japan, he came to Japan. He has been researching the authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine he learned in his home country to match the Japanese palate. On November 20, 2023, he opened Nepali & Indian Restaurant BASURI with his family. He tries to maintain a restaurant with warm hospitality, the aroma of spices, and a smile on the faces of his guests.
サプコタ アジャヤAjaya Sapkota
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Sushi Mahoroba
寿司まほろば
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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村上 勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami
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Master of sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. Renowned for expert sushi making and refined hospitality.
Mr. Murakami was born in 1961 in Shiga and is the head chef of Sushi Mahoroba. He began his culinary career at a Japanese restaurant in Shiga, where he honed his skills in Japanese cuisine before moving on to sushi. Following his studies at sushi restaurants in Shiga, Kyoto, and Tokyo, he learned the techniques and taste of Edo-mae sushi at a famous sushi restaurant in Tokyo. Then, he moved to Osaka, the capital of food, and worked at a sushi restaurant in the Minami district. Recognized for his talent, he assumed his current position when the restaurant opened in September 2023. He serves guests from Japan and abroad with his experience and skill regarding ingredients from various regions of Japan, as well as his friendly and warm hospitality.
村上 勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami
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Kobe beef and wine RUSH
神戸牛とワイン RUSH
- Honmachi/Sakaisujihonmachi, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Pasta / Steak / Wine
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川口 真平Shinpei Kawaguchi
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Well-versed in the food world, Mr. Kawaguchi is always moving forward with an eye on the future.
He was born in 1987 in Hyogo. Influenced by his mother, who was cooking well, he started cooking himself early and developed an interest in food. Starting his career as a bartender, he entered the culinary world. While honing his culinary skills, he became well-versed in wine and obtained sommelier certification. He also works in the consulting business and contributes to the food and beverage industry from various perspectives. After the Corona disaster, he established his ideal restaurant from scratch, opening RUSH in March 2024.
川口 真平Shinpei Kawaguchi
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Japanese restaurant Yu-chan
Japanese restaurant Yu-chan
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Wine
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﨑川 裕介Yusuke Sakigawa
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Mr. Sakigawa opened his own restaurant after finding new goals for cooking.
Mr. Sakigawa was born in 1989 in Osaka. He gained experience in a part-time job when he was a student. He learned the basics of cooking from the store head's instruction. Having been moved by the joy of cooking, he entered a culinary institute intending to become a chef. After graduating, he joined a Japanese restaurant, which gave his career a full-blown start. He continued polishing his skills in Japanese cuisine. In August 2022, he opened Japanese restaurant Yu-chan as the owner and head chef. He stands proudly in his kitchen every day while reconfirming the joy and depth of cooking.
﨑川 裕介Yusuke Sakigawa
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Hareya Bettei
はれや 別邸
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab / Sake
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寺田 竜之進Ryunoshin Terada
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Carefully prepared fresh seafood from Hokuriku, recreated in Kitashinchi.
Mr. Terada was born in Fukuoka prefecture and has honed his craft in many places. He has experience as an apprentice to a famous chef. His severe and honest personality is the foundation of his career. He carefully makes tofu by hand, takes great care in selecting seasonings, and spends extra effort on miso and soy sauce, all to create original flavors that can only be tasted at his restaurant. He handles the finest seafood from the seas of Hokuriku with expert skills to recreate the flavors of Fukui in Kitashinchi. He serves food tailored to diners' preferences upon request.
寺田 竜之進Ryunoshin Terada
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Miyazaki Ozaki Beef Washoku Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West
宮崎尾崎牛 和食 鉄板焼き 吟 梅田ヒルトンプラザウエスト
- Nishi-Umeda, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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樋口 芳也Yoshiya Higuchi
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Mr. Higuchi finds true pleasure and purpose in working as a chef.
He was born in 1981 in Ehime. From childhood, he was good with his hands and liked to make things, so cooking was one of the pleasures he enjoyed serving his family. After graduating from Tsuji Gakuen Cooking & Confectionery College, he became interested in Italian food and began working at restaurants in Osaka. Later, he moved to his current company, which operates a wide range of restaurants. He started out at the meat restaurant Gin and transferred to the Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West when it was opened.
樋口 芳也Yoshiya Higuchi
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Kuroge Wagyu Junniku Yakiniku M.M.ya
黒毛和牛純肉焼肉 M.M.ya
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Wine / Shochu
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濱 健一Kenichi Hama
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Taking great care in his work, Mr. Hama sorts the meat and brings out the best flavor.
Since childhood, he had a passion for cooking, naturally stepping into the food world. He worked in the meat industry, expanding his knowledge in meat handling. Currently, he has demonstrated his culinary skills as the head chef at the newly opened M.M.ya since November 4th, 2023.
濱 健一Kenichi Hama
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Teppan Dining SEEKS
鉄板Dining SEEKS
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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坂野 稔Minoru Sakano
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Inspired by his father's cooking, Mr. Sakano has been devoted to his cooking career.
He was born in 1981 in Toyama. Influenced by the dishes his father cooked for him as a child, he naturally learned to cook because he began to cook for himself. Since working part-time in restaurants as a student, he has been pursuing a career in the food and beverage industry. Experienced working in a hotel kitchen and as a head chef at a kappo restaurant. Attracted by teppanyaki, which can be cheated, he opened his current restaurant.
坂野 稔Minoru Sakano
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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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Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records
Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / European / Middle Eastern/Arab / Others
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濵口 貴志Takashi Hamaguchi
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Mr. Hamaguchi deftly manipulates bottles and glasses as he envisions them.
Because he likes to drink, Mr. Hamaguchi went to bars and learned about bartenders. He was inspired by the smart manner in which bartenders handle the process, from making drinks to serving them to guests, and thought he wanted to become a bartender. After gaining experience, he opened his own bar. Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records opened in June 2022 and is his third bar.
濵口 貴志Takashi Hamaguchi
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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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Syokudoen Soemon-cho Main Branch
食道園 宗右衛門町本店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki
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Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.
He was born in 1967 in Miyazaki. After graduating high school, he joined Shokudoen Co., Ltd. and trained in various branches. By the age of 26, he had become the head chef. Subsequently, he served as the head chef and manager at multiple locations. Three years ago, he was appointed executive chef of Shokudoen. Since then, he has been constantly pursuing new "Yakiniku" with innovative ideas and seasonal ingredients while respecting the tradition since the restaurant's establishment in 1946.
黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki
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Sushi to Baniku Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri Bettei
寿司と馬肉おやじ最後の握り別邸
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Basashi (horse meat sashimi) / Horse Meat
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梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Mr. Kajiwara is an experienced chef who presents various dishes; he started his career in Japanese cuisine out of admiration.
He was born in 1978 in Oita. From a young age, he enjoyed cooking and strongly admired chefs. Began his culinary career at a local restaurant at the age of 18. Later, he moved to Kyoto for further studies at age 20, dedicating three years to honing his skills at a Japanese restaurant. Subsequently, he relocated to Osaka, working at Japanese and sushi establishments. In the summer of 2022, he joined And I company.
梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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