1001 - 1020 of 1631 chefs
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Ittetsu Takaokahonten
一徹 高岡本店
- Takaoka, Toyama
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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田上 圭介Keisuke Tagami
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Bringing smiles to customers by insisting on "speciality" rank quality Matsusaka beef.
Born in 1974 in Toyama prefecture. While he originally worked in a completely seperate industry, he joined the staff at "Ittetsu Takaokahonten" due to a love of yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) and now manages the restaurant. The restuarant only uses "Matsusaka beef." He insists on serving the "speciality" rank, which allows one to enjoy the pure umami (pleasant savory taste) of the red meat itself, something that one cannot do when eating a shimofuri (high-quality marbled) cut. This carefully selected "Matsusaka beef" is always cut and served in the best way that will delight all customers.
田上 圭介Keisuke Tagami
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SAYS FARM
SAYS FARM
- Himi, Toyama
- Italian,Italian/French / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / French / Cake
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渡邉 隆二Ryuji Watanabe
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Entered the cooking field at the age of 25.
After working at popular restaurants in Ginza and Shibuya, he accumulated further training at a restaurant in Napa Valley, California, USA and a restaurant with the stars in Helsinki, Finland. Then he encountered [SAYS FARM] that sticks to using local ingredients to combine and arrange, and became their head chef in 2016. Currently he is serving Italian-based dishes, but created using his own sensibility.
渡邉 隆二Ryuji Watanabe
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Kaisen-sumiyakidokoro Genya
海鮮炭焼処 源や
- Yotsuya, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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小川 謙一Kenichi Ogawa
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A Japanese chef who has built a career in Tokyo and tourist destinations.
Mr. Ogawa was born in 1966 in Chiba. He experienced as a chef at Japanese restaurants in various parts of Tokyo, including Ginza, Roppongi, Nihonbashi, and Shinjuku, and hotels in the Hakone area. Following a career as a Japanese chef, he joined Shoheikan Corporation in 2008. Currently, he is active as a chef at Genya.
小川 謙一Kenichi Ogawa
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Uogashi Maruten Minato
魚河岸丸天 みなと店
- Numazu, Shizuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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坪井 徹TSUBOI TORU
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In the pursuit of new cooking while inheriting the founder's knowledge.
He was born in 1979 in Miyagi Prefecture. Since Tsuboi was a young boy he helped his father, who loved fishing and cooking, to prepare the fish that he caught. Through this he developed a passion for cooking and after graduating cooking school began working at a Japanese restaurant in Numazu. He then went to work for a Japanese bar in Fujinomiya and began undertaking the founder's training at "Uogashi Maruten" in his early twenties. He polished his skills at various affiliated restaurants before becoming the manager at "Uogashi Maruten". As he continues the restaurant's traditions, he is also in pursuit of a new style of cooking.
坪井 徹TSUBOI TORU
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Hidagyu Tabedokoro Tengu
飛騨牛食処 天狗
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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田川 徹平Teppei Tagawa
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A naturally-born chef taking over his long-standing family business.
Born in 1985, a native of Gifu prefecture. Raised in a family that manages an established meat shop Tengu Sohonten founded in 1927 in Hida Takayama area, it was natural for him to pursue a career in cooking. After training himself in the culinary art, he started working as a chef at Hidagyu Tabedokoro Tengu from 2014 which is under the direct management of Tengu Sohonten located next to the restaurant. This main shop is designated as one of Takayama city's important architecture.
田川 徹平Teppei Tagawa
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Waki Syun
和氣 旬
- Mitsukoshimae, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Wine
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宮原 瞬Syun Miyahara
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From Ginza to Paris and now to Nihonbashi, Mr. Miyahara weaves seasonal flavors with the skills he honed at the renowned restaurant "Kojyu."
He was born in 1981 in Tokyo. The owner of "WaKi Shun." He worked at a Japanese restaurant, "Rokkon," in Nishi-Azabu, where he learned the basics of Japanese cuisine. He then moved to a Michelin-starred restaurant, "Ginza Kojyu," where he honed his skills under the guidance of Chef Toru Okuda. In 2011, he became the head chef of the sister restaurant "Ginza Okuda." In 2013, he went to France. From 2013 to 2018, he worked as the head chef of "Paris Okuda" and introduced the charm of Japanese cuisine to the French people. After returning to Japan, he resumed his position as head chef at "Ginza Okuda" before founding his own restaurant in Nihonbashi in February 2023.
宮原 瞬Syun Miyahara
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USHIGORO Bambina Ginza Branch
うしごろバンビーナ 銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine
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佐藤 健Takeshi Sato
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Mr. Sato has worked in a Western-style hotel restaurant in Tokyo and a French restaurant before coming to his current position.
When he was 19, he started his career at a hotel in Yokohama. After that, he gained a lot of experience with Western cuisine at a hotel in Tokyo and a French restaurant. In 2015, he joined Sangue company, which continues to lead the Japanese BBQ industry. Now he is involved in product development for the USHIGORO Bambina line of restaurants.
佐藤 健Takeshi Sato
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Bar Espanol LA BODEGA
バル エスパニョール ラ・ボデガ
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / General / Spanish / Mediterranean
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外山 海人Kaito Toyama
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The chef who learned recipes from various countries shows his skillful techniques, while bringing out the original taste of each ingredient.
He was born in 1978 in Nara prefecture. After graduating from a culinary school, he actively worked at an Italian restaurant in his hometown, and helped the chef working there to be able to go independent and open a new restaurant. He also helped a Sri Lankan restaurant, as its owner interacted with the owner of his restaurant, and experienced working as the manager of a cafe. When he entered the current company, he learned various kinds of cuisines from all over the world, and know-hows from various genres. Currently, he offers dishes created with recipes from the coastal area of Spain, while bringing out the original savory taste of high-quality fresh seafood, mainly from Hakata.
外山 海人Kaito Toyama
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Sushi Daimon
鮨 大門
- Uozu/Kurobe, Toyama
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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大門 太郎Taro Daimon
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He was fascinated with the master chef of a sushi shop he visited in his childhood days.
He is from Toyama prefecture. Being fascinated with the master chef of the sushi shop he was taken to by his father, he started working part time at a sushi shop when he was a high school student, then accumulated training at Japanese restaurants. At the age of 22, he moved to Otaru city in Hokkaido and visited sushi restaurants without appointments to ask to let him work. During his 4 year training at a sushi shop in Otaru, far away from his home town, his thoughts towards sushi and his hometown changed. In 2012, he opened [Sushi Daimon] in Toyama, to serve sushi that can be made only in Toyama.
大門 太郎Taro Daimon
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Root2 LABO
√2labo
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Fast Food,Other / Salad
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山本 琴音Kotone Yamamoto
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A young manager with a blooming smile and attention to detail.
Ms. Yamamoto was born in 2002 in Kyoto. After graduating from culinary school, she joined ROOT2 Inc. and has been the manager of Root2 LABO since January 2023. With a desire to please guests as her first priority, she is always cheerful and smiling as she stands in the storefront to serve guests. She also pays close attention to detail, such as writing messages to delivery customers whose faces cannot be seen, and devising toppings for them. She is also involved in the development of new menu items, making use of her cooking qualifications.
山本 琴音Kotone Yamamoto
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Kiyose Sasama
季よせ ささま
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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笹間 照太Shota Sasama
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A chef who prepares remarkable seasonal dishes that reflect his diverse arsenal of professional experience.
He was born in October of 1976 in Hyogo Prefecture. He had a love of hands-on work when he was young, and from early on he knew that he wanted to learn a professional craft someday, which ended up being the culinary arts -- since he wanted to do something that was both unique and personal. He started by training for 10 years at a restaurant specializing in cuisine from Kanazawa. After that, he picked up a wealth of experience working as a head chef at several notable local restaurants, including the Japanese steak house Senju and the sushi restaurant Kyuemon. He then went on to open Kiyose Sasama in March of 2014, where he currently serves as the owner and head chef. He also participates in Hyogo’s preservation society for native species and makes sure to use organic vegetables that are grown with minimal pesticides and other chemicals.
笹間 照太Shota Sasama
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Ryukyu Chinese Dining Tama
琉球チャイニーズダイニング TAMA
- Shibuya East Exit/Miyamasuzaka, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese / Okinawa Cuisine / General / Wine
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玉代勢 文廣TAMAYOSE FUMIHIRO
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After grappling with Japanese and vegetarian cuisine, our chef Tamayose brings you the flavors of his home
Born in 1971, a native of Okinawa. After graduating from high school he spent a year attending culinary school, then honed his skills for five years at the formal Japanese restaurant Munakata in Ginza (now Shinbashi). After that he studied traditional vegetarian cuisine at Engakuji in Kita-Kamakura for three years, said to have been founded in 1282, before becoming head chef at Dedesuke where he served eight. In 2007 he opened Ryukyu Chinese Dining Tama. In 2009 he also started up Bio Wine & Food Tama in Marunouchi.
玉代勢 文廣TAMAYOSE FUMIHIRO
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Gyugyu Nishiazabu Main Store
牛牛 西麻布 総本店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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竹内 亮 氏Ryo Takeuchi
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Having a connection with yakiniku, the path led to becoming a chef.
He was born in Niigata Prefecture in 1989. He worked in a different area before becoming a chef, but he always enjoyed eating, especially yakiniku. He also worked part-time at a yakiniku restaurant in Aoyama, and after being approached by an old acquaintance, he entered the world of yakiniku.
竹内 亮 氏Ryo Takeuchi
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Ajikobo Iwasa
味工房いわさ
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Italian / Steak
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岩佐 勝Masaru Iwasa
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After training at several restaurants, including a French restaurant in a hotel, Mr. Masaru Iwasa opened his own restaurant.
He was born in 1964 in Miyagi prefecture. As his mother was operating an izakaya (Japanese pub), he was naturally interested in cooking. After graduating from high school, he entered [Mitsui Urban Hotel Sendai] which had just opened at that time. He trained there as a chef for approximately 10 years, then he and his acquaintance were involved in opening an Italian restaurant. After working there for approximately 5 years, he opened a western-style pub with counter seats only. Furthermore, he opened [Ajikobo Iwasa] in 2005. It was relocated to its current location and reopened in March, 2020.
岩佐 勝Masaru Iwasa
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Sosaku Kushiage Tsuda
創作串揚げ つだ
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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津田 猛TSUDATAKESHI
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Bringing a new style of making kushiage
After studying French cuisine for 5 years, he took an interest in kushiage (deep fried food on skewers), and studied for 10 years at the Michelin one star restaurant Rokkakutei, in Osaka and Tokyo. In order to bring delicious kushiage to Aichi Prefecture as well, he opened this restaurant on March 4th, 2013.
津田 猛TSUDATAKESHI
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LOBOS Ginza
LOBOS 銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / General / Spanish / Italian
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野口 元気NOGUCHI GENKI
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We only want to make you happy. Seeing our customers smile is the greatest honor.
He was born in 1986 in Tokyo. He wanted to become a chef for as long as he can remember. Since he was 10 years old, he has cooked for family and friends, hoping only for smiles from those that try his food. He started working in an Italian restaurant at the age of 20, but wanting to learn the basics of cooking and holding a versatile outlook on the industry, he changed to a blowfish restaurant. He joined Lobos in 2010 and started working at their Ginza location. Holding to his motto of cooking to make people smile, he diligently studies day and night.
野口 元気NOGUCHI GENKI
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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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Kyoshizuku
京しずく
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Kyoto Cuisine / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / General
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片山 清光Kiyomitsu Katayama
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Mr. Katayama is a chef with a playful mind who embodies the four seasons of Japan with his Kyoto cuisine.
He is from Yamaguchi. Having always enjoyed cooking, he entered a Japanese restaurant, which led him to a career in the food industry. He honed his skills at a restaurant in Ginza for about 4 years and was also involved in establishing a hotel. Because he wants people to "taste the season," he offers dishes that can be enjoyed with all five senses, providing visitors with exciting surprises and the pleasure of eating. He partners with a Hagiyaki pottery shop in his hometown and sometimes exhibits Hagiyaki artists in the restaurant.
片山 清光Kiyomitsu Katayama
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Salon Bar Thistle
Salon Bar Thistle
- Hikone/Taga/Aisho, Shiga
- Cigar Bar,Bars (pubs) / General / Beer / Cocktail
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宮下 純Jun Miyashita
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This bartender skillfully creates cocktails to suit the tastes of each and every customer
Born in Shiga prefecture in 1976, his mastery of bartending began with a part-time job. He then worked at Nagahama Royal Hotel and further honed his skills at Imperial Hotel Osaka. With this hotel experience under his belt, he opened Salon Bar Thistle in February 2005. He now works as the bar's owner-bartender, serving exquisite cocktails. After completing cigar training in the Philippines and Cuba (the home of cigars), he obtained a Cigar Manager qualification. He can even teach first-time smokers how to appreciate cigars.
宮下 純Jun Miyashita
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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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