101 - 120 of 1610 chefs
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Manjuen
萬壽苑
- Suidobashi, Tokyo
- Cantonese,Chinese / Cantonese
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大田 気流甫Kerupu Ota
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Mr. Ota serves captivating Cantonese with expert skill and the use of spices.
He was born in 1969. The head chef of Manjuen. Impressed by the authentic Chinese food in Hong Kong, he went on to eat all kinds of high-end Chinese food in Japan, then decided to become a professional chef, hoping to create beautiful and delicious food. He honed his skills for many years under the Hong Kong-born head chef at Manjuen at the Hotel Grand Palace in Kudanshita and later became the head chef there. After the hotel closed, he took over the restaurant's name and opened the current restaurant in Suidobashi in 2021. Since then, he has been presenting various delicacies with his matured technique and taste.
大田 気流甫Kerupu Ota
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Matsusakagyu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Branch
松阪牛 WHAT’S 京都室町店
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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石原 彰大Akihiro Ishihara
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Involved in all aspects of setting up restaurants and butcher stores, and currently supervising restaurant operations.
Mr. Ishihara was born in 1987 in Kyoto. Loving to eat since childhood, he entered Tsuji Gakuen Culinary & Confectionery College after graduating high school. After graduation, because of his love of yakiniku and horumon (offal meat), he found a job at a major yakiniku restaurant. Then, he came to Matsusakagyu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Branch by chance and further improved his knowledge of beef, including butchering processing. Following store manager duties, he was involved in the overall start-up of restaurants and butcher stores. He is currently in charge of supervising restaurant operations.
石原 彰大Akihiro Ishihara
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Niku Bakuren
肉ばくれん
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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鈴木 昭宏Akihiro Suzuki
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Mr. Suzuki provides a higher grade of food and atmosphere to create an inspiring dining-out experience.
He was born in 1973 in Osaka. At the age of 28, he started working for a company that operates a restaurant business, gaining experience mainly in Italian cuisine. In February 2023, he joined the newly opened Niku Bakuren, where he warmly welcomes guests from Japan and abroad.
鈴木 昭宏Akihiro Suzuki
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es Craft
esクラフト
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Beer Bar,Bars (pubs) / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Beer
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川西 慧Satoshi Kawanishi
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Mr. Kawanishi used to enjoy growing crops in his vegetable garden and using them in his cooking.
Mr. Kawanishi was born in 1983 in Hokkaido. He enjoyed using the crops he grew in his vegetable garden for cooking. At the age of 20, he entered the culinary world. He worked as a bartender in an authentic bar for 2 years, in a Belgian beer restaurant as hall and kitchen staff for 2 years, in a buffet restaurant for 2 years, in a beer bar as a chef for 1.5 years, and in a steak house and Italian restaurant as a chef for 10 years. He then joined his current company and works as the head chef at es craft.
川西 慧Satoshi Kawanishi
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Sushi Kappo Kinari
寿司割烹喜成
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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小森 和彦Kazuhiko Komori
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Mr. Komori's excellent eye for ingredients, which shows his many years of experience, has earned him the respect of the industry
Mr. Komori was born in 1970 in Saitama. Influenced by his uncle running a sushi restaurant, he grew up familiar with cooking. He began training at Hachioji Hama Sushi and worked there for 18 years. During this time, he won the National Sushi Artisan Championship. After that, he worked successively at different restaurants, including Sushi Wa for 8 years, Tsukiji Otsubo for 3 years, Mitaka Sushi Kappo Fukumatsu for 7 years, and Sushi Komori for 3 years. He is currently working at Sushi Kappo Kinari, which opened in December 2021. With his keen judgment for ingredients that is supported by his many years of experience, he has gained the respect of customers and industry colleagues.
小森 和彦Kazuhiko Komori
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37 Steakhouse & Bar Naha
37Steakhouse＆Bar那覇
- Kokusai dori, Okinawa
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / American / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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高橋 大樹Hiroki Takahashi
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A patissier-turned-chef, showing his excellent skills.
Mr. Takahashi was Born in 1987 in Chiba. He decided to become a patissier because he loved sweets since he was a child, and worked part-time at a restaurant during his high school days. While he was working at the [Hotel Francs] in charge of confectioneries, his interest in cooking grew bigger, and he changed his career as a chef for western cuisine. After having experience at Still Foods's [Ba-tsu] and [37 Steakhouse & Bar (Roppongi, Tokyo)], he is currently a chef at [37 Steakhouse & Bar Naha].
高橋 大樹Hiroki Takahashi
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Kaga Namafu Kappo Kagurazaka MAEDA
加賀生麩割烹 神楽坂 前田
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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後藤 尚彦Naohiko Goto
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Using the skills of more than 30 years of Japanese cuisine, Mr. Goto elevates seasonal ingredients to Kaga cuisine.
After training at renowned restaurants such as Ginza Kachou and Atami Koarashitei, he became the head chef at a Japanese restaurant in Ginza. With over 30 years of experience in Japanese cuisine, he utilizes his skills to elevate seasonal ingredients into exquisite Kaga cuisine.
後藤 尚彦Naohiko Goto
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Bungo Beef Steak Restaurant Somuri Nakasu Branch
豊後牛ステーキの店 そむり 中洲店
- Nakasu, Fukuoka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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川浪 陸Riku Kawanami
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From anniversaries to everyday occasions, creating a restaurant that is loved by customers.
Mr. Kawanami was born in 1995 in Oita. He has been working as a chef since he was 18 years old. After graduating high school, he was in charge of French cuisine at a restaurant inside a hotel. He then gained experience as a pastry chef, after which he encountered Somuri around 2017. Now he works as the restaurant head at Bungo Beef Steak Restaurant Somuri Nakasu Branch. He values creating a restaurant that provides a warm experience for his guests, a place that is beloved not just for anniversaries but also for everyday use.
川浪 陸Riku Kawanami
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Menyasakaba Morimori Enoshima branch
麺屋酒場 盛盛 江ノ島店
- Enoshima/Kugenuma, Kanagawa
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Nagoya Cochin (chicken) / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen)
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櫻井 輝Hikaru Sakurai
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Serving delicious food using attractive ingredients found through travels throughout Japan.
Mr. Sakurai was born in 1990 in Tokyo. He started his career in the food and beverage industry because he loves eating, especially delicious food, in a lively and lively atmosphere with many people. He gained extensive experience in Japanese cuisine, Chinese, and izakaya(Japanese pub), mainly in Tokyo. In 2021, he became the manager of Menyasakaba Morimori. While traveling around Japan, such as Hokkaido and Iwate, he is looking for attractive ingredients and learning deeply about the food in each region. He applies this experience to develop the restaurant's menu, offering fascinating dishes daily.
櫻井 輝Hikaru Sakurai
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American BBQ Barakan
アメリカンバーベキュー薔薇館
- Gifu City, Gifu
- Beer Garden/BBQ,Other / American / Steak / Beer
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森島 周太朗Shutaro Morishima
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Mr. Morishima wants to incorporate fulfilling days into his guests' daily lives.
He was born in Gifu. Since childhood, he has been good at brightening and cheering up those around him. American BBQ Barakan is a garden restaurant that can be used as a regular restaurant and for weddings. He came up with the idea of using it as a barbecue restaurant to make it easier for people to enjoy. Now he is improving his own barbecue skills and is appreciated by many people.
森島 周太朗Shutaro Morishima
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Niku Ryori Miyori
肉料理 みより
- Minamimorimachi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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表 敬太郎Keitaro Omote
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Mr. Omote's dream is to expand overseas with "Gyumabushi"! He wants to share the taste of "Gyumabushi" with the world.
He was born in 1972 in Osaka. After working for 9 years in sales at a trading company, he had a fateful encounter with the president of Miwaya Co., Ltd. when considering a career abroad. Following 5 years of training at Miwaya Main Branch, he became independent. He opened the Miwaya Umeda Hankyu Main Branch in 2014 and the Miwaya Minamimorimachi Branch in 2019, later renamed Miyori. He currently serves as the owner and head chef. Miwaya's signature dish, "Gyumabushi" was why he joined the company. Now, he aspires to challenge the world with "Gyumabushi."
表 敬太郎Keitaro Omote
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Kobe Beef Yamato
KOBE BEEF やまと
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- General,Western / Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / General
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井手 友一Yuichi Ide
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Mr. Ide provides an enjoyable time with Teppanyaki (grilled foods). His lively cooking demonstrations with fire is a must-see!
Mr. Ide was born in 1987. He was attracted to cooking on Teppanyaki because he could cook in front of customers and see their expressions directly. He trained for 8 years at a Teppanyaki restaurant in Kobe, where he served as head chef. Mr. Furutani, the president of Kobe Ahtpekot and a longstanding acquaintance, invited him in 2017. Since May 2018, Mr. Ide has managed Ahtpekot's second restaurant, the Kobe Beef Yamato.
井手 友一Yuichi Ide
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Kutsurogi Umasake Kakoiya Sendai Ekimae Branch
くつ炉ぎ・うま酒 かこいや仙台駅前店
- Sendai Station West Exit, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / General
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船津 雅弘Masahiro Funatsu
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Mr. Funatsu has been involved with Japanese food for over 30 years and values the spirit of customer service.
Mr. Funatsu joined in 1984 and has worked as head chef at Japanese restaurants throughout the country.
船津 雅弘Masahiro Funatsu
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Location Dining Nagi
ロケーションダイニング 凪
- Onna-son, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Beef Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / International/Fusion
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岩下 拓人Takuto Iwashita
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With his highly creative cuisine, this chef is on a mission to invent dishes that never get old
Born in January 1981, in Kagoshima prefecture, he moved to Okinawa for university. His part time job at a hotel during his student years made him want to pursue a career in cooking. After gaining experience serving customers in the hall, he started to get involved in food preparation. His palate, nurtured by his keen cook of a mother, helped his talent as a chef to blossom. Now, as a manager of Location Dining Nagi, he spends every day introducing his customers to the charms of Okinawan food. He is constantly perfecting his culinary art and is a recognized authority on creative cuisine. Every day, he spares no effort in his quest to please his customers.
岩下 拓人Takuto Iwashita
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The New World
ザ・ニューワールド
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Cookshop / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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The owner-chef of The New World.
Mr. Toba was born in 1978 in Saitama Prefecture. He has a unique background, having quit his job as a J-League trainee and worked as an elementary school teacher before entering the world of chefs at 32. He trained for 3 years at DIRITTO in Kagurazaka, 2 years at Florilege in Aoyama, and 2 years as a sous chef at Aria di Tacubo in Ebisu before becoming the chef at Gris in Yoyogi Uehara in March 2016. He then became the owner-chef of the same restaurant, which reopened as sio in July 2018.
鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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Yakiniku The INNOCENT CARVERY
焼肉The INNOCENT CARVERY
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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早稲田 康人Yasuto Waseda
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A chef who learned a lot from French and Japanese cuisine delivers the charm of Wagyu beef.
Mr. Waseda was born in 1984 in Fukuoka. After working at a local restaurant in Fukuoka, he moved to Tokyo at 20. He worked as a chef at Ginza Kiraku before joining the two-star French restaurant Aimee Vibert, located in Kojimachi at the time. After that, he continued his career as a hotel chef, honing his French and Japanese cuisine skills. At 29, he became head chef and, at the same time, experienced in running a café. In 2019, he joined "salt consortium inc." and now serves as the head chef at Yakiniku The INNOCENT CARVERY.
早稲田 康人Yasuto Waseda
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SAKURA Roppongi
SAKURA 六本木
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Wine
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山本 柊磨Shuma Yamamoto
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Chef of an authentic Western restaurant who has continued to hone his skills mainly in Italian.
Mr. Yamamoto was born in 1996 in Saitama. He began his interest in cooking in junior high school when he started making meals for it himself. He began to enjoy serving his family and being told how delicious it was. At 22 years old, after graduating from college, he started working at a restaurant a friend was recruiting for and studied mainly Italian cuisine. In September 2022, he moved from SAKURA Kabukicho to SAKURA Roppongi, where he serves as the chef.
山本 柊磨Shuma Yamamoto
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Sendaigyu Sumibiyaki Steak ELANCE
仙台牛炭火焼ステーキ ELANCE
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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柴田 直亮Naoaki Shibata
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Mr. Shibata serves Sendai beef with classical technique and Japanese essence.
He was born in 1972 in Fukuoka. His childhood experience with food prepared at his mother's workplace was the beginning. The food he ate then was so delicious that he dreamed of making it himself. Through this experience, he became interested in cooking and started his own cooking career. He honed the basics of Western cuisine at the long-established Western-style restaurant Hoteiya in Chiba and then expanded his expertise in French cuisine at the restaurant Ramage in Minami-Aoyama. Currently, at ELANCE, he passionately conveys the allure of Sendai Beef cooked over charcoal.
柴田 直亮Naoaki Shibata
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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
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南 光和Mitsukazu Minami
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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
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Feliz-malto
Feliz-團斗 Malto
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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田島 啓史Hiroshi Tajima
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Mr. Tajima draws on his experience at a renowned Japanese restaurant to offer seasonal dishes using miso from all over the country.
Mr. Tajima was born in 1981 in Kyoto. Loves to cook, so he naturally wanted to become a chef. Began training at the age of 20 at a renowned restaurant in Arashiyama that offers a fusion of Kyoto cuisine and French courses. For 6 years, he studied single-mindedly and gained further experience in creative Japanese restaurants and Izakaya (Japanese-style pubs). He joined the company in February 2018 when a person he worked with at the creative Japanese restaurant launched TD-MOVE Inc. and invited him to join the company. He has worked as the head chef at Feliz-malto since March 2018.
田島 啓史Hiroshi Tajima
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