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Unagi Ryouri Unawa Izumi
うなぎ料理うな和泉
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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加藤 晴久Haruhisa Kato
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Challenging the world of eel cuisine with a new heart as a chef.
Mr. Kato was born in 1971 in Hokkaido. After graduating high school, he entered Tsuji Culinary Institute Osaka with a deep passion for cooking. Then, he trained at a restaurant in Kurashiki through the introduction of Mr. Tamura, the executive chef of Japanese cuisine at Hotel New Otani Osaka. At Foresta Hills in Toyota City, he met Mr. Mizogami, whom he looks up to as his mentor. After working at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel for 19 years, he moved to Unawa Izumi in August 2023. He currently serves as the restaurant's manager.
加藤 晴久Haruhisa Kato
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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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Urayasu Kourai
浦安 幸来
- Urayasu, Chiba
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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新井 規和Norikazu Arai
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With his childhood admiration for chefs, Mr. Arai is devoted to his culinary career.
He was born in 1973 in Nagano. As a child, his image of a chef was that of a quiet and diligent artisan. The way they beautifully filleted the fish looked cool and inspired him to enter the culinary world. He worked at the renowned Japanese restaurant Ginza Kitcho for 21 years, where he honed his skills in various aspects of Japanese cuisine, such as simmered and grilled dishes, and demonstrated his ability as a leader. In 2022, he became independent by opening Urayasu Kourai.
新井 規和Norikazu Arai
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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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Matoi Ginza
まとい銀座
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Steak / Wine
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的場 圭司Keiji Matoba
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Mr. Matoba offers a blissful plate combining carefully selected Japanese wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients from the mountains and the sea.
Mr. Matoba was born 1997 in Wakayama. Impressed by the differences between Western and Japanese culinary culture when Mr. Matoba studied abroad in New York in his late teens, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine to popularize Japanese food overseas. After working at the Ritz-Carlton in Osaka and Hotel Okura in Tokyo, he was transferred to the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam at 30. Since then, he has worked in 17 countries, including Singapore and Switzerland, including launches and events. Finally, he served as an executive chef at AMAN Resorts.
的場 圭司Keiji Matoba
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Nikutei Yuhi
肉亭 結
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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桜井 敬士Keiji Sakurai
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Mr. Sakurai connects ingredients selected from all over Japan and expresses them in his cuisine.
He was born on March 10, 1973 in Shiga. The reason he chose to become a chef was because of his strong will to test how much he could do in one path. He studied mainly Kyoto cuisine at Hotel Okura Kyoto's Irifune. He is currently the head chef of Nikutei Yuhi. By continuing to grow in the culinary world and challenging his limits, he continues to hone his true skills and passions.
桜井 敬士Keiji Sakurai
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Usagi to Kame
うさぎと亀
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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吉田 直行Naoyuki Yoshida
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A chef who has studied mainly Itamae cuisine (traditional Japanese cuisine) and local cuisine.
Mr. Naoyuki Yoshida was born in 1970 in Hokkaido. At the age of 20, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine and spent his days studying as a chef at Itamae Ryori Ichifuji in Sapporo. Then, after receiving an offer from a guest visiting the restaurant from Tokyo, he moved to Tokyo at the age of 30. While gaining experience as a chef in Tokyo, he met the owner of Usagi to Kame, which has its main restaurant in Susukino, Sapporo. Currently, he is the head chef at the Ginza branch.
吉田 直行Naoyuki Yoshida
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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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Ristorante Tsurunosou
リストランテ 鶴ノ荘
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine / Sake
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田原 聖凡Kiyochika Tahara
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Mr. Tahara creates innovative dishes that shine with his individuality while applying French and Japanese techniques.
He was born in 1968 in Fukuoka. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he started his career at a French restaurant in a hotel. Then, he honed his Italian and French skills by working in Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, and Fukuoka. In his early 30s, he became independent and worked as an owner-chef for over 20 years at IL PAPPATORE in Hirao and GRAZIA in Nishi-Nakasu. In 2018, he became the chef of Ristorante Tsurunosou. His creative Italian cuisine mixed with Japanese elements has been highly evaluated.
田原 聖凡Kiyochika Tahara
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Gion Kankanderi Rei
祇園かんかんでり麗
- Gion, Kyoto
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Korean
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細見 哲朗Tetsuro Hosomi
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A chef with 30 years of experience in Japanese cuisine devotes himself to the taste and beauty of Kyoto ingredients.
For more than 30 years, Mr. Hosomi has been dedicated to cooking, focusing on Japanese food, which is also a part of Japanese culture. In November 2021, he opened an innovative new restaurant, "Gion Kankanderi Rei," by fusing the techniques he has cultivated in "Japanese cuisine," "Korean cuisine," and "Teppanyaki." Connecting the two ancient capitals of Kyoto, Japan, and Gyeongju, Korea, the restaurant is known for its creative cuisine that brings innovative cuisine more familiar to diners.
細見 哲朗Tetsuro Hosomi
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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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Shikitei Hanamura
四季亭はな村
- Beppu, Oita
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese
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池田 千明Chiaki Ikeda
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A chef who makes smiles with food and performs everything from cooking with Oita's seasonal ingredients to customer service.
Ms. Ikeda is a native of Oita. After learning the basics of cooking at a culinary institute in Osaka, she polished her skills in Japanese cooking in Yufuin, Oita. It was a time when there were few women in the world of Japanese food, but she devoted herself to training more than others and worked hard, showing up at the kitchen earlier than anyone else. Because she wants customers to relax, she doesn't just show her skills in the kitchen. She is also personally involved in management and customer service, and her motto is to see customer reactions herself. Utilizing her delicate sensitivity that she refined through flower arranging, she serves rich food that has both color and flavor.
池田 千明Chiaki Ikeda
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Kankoku Yakiniku Jingisukan Asia Sakaba TENJIKU
韓国焼肉 ジンギスカン亜細亜酒場天竺
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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柴山 大地Daichi Shibayama
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Mr. Shibayama makes high-quality Wagyu beef from Hokkaido into a dish that can be enjoyed by all five senses.
He was born in 1983 in Hokkaido. During a trip around Japan, he was attracted by the people and cuisine he met in various places and decided to become a chef. After graduating from the Hokkaido Chuo School of Culinary Skills, he trained for five years as a chef at "Nagomi no Yado Iida" in Shakotan Town. Then he moved to Okinawa, where he honed his skills in various restaurants, including Okinawan cuisine, seafood, international cuisine, and yakiniku restaurants, before opening his own restaurant in the American Village that gained popularity. Later, he returned to Hokkaido and became the head chef at Tenjiku by a turn of fate.
柴山 大地Daichi Shibayama
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Ryoubou
両忘
- Amerikamura, Osaka
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sake
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満 宏樹Hiroki Mitsu
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Cherishes the bond with his guests: Mr. Mitsu is the owner and chef of the yakitori restaurant, who puts his heart into his work and charms with his skills.
He was born in 1985 in Osaka. After graduating from university, he worked as a company employee for ten years. After leaving the workforce to pursue a career in cooking, he trained at a Japanese restaurant for one year. He also spent several years at the popular restaurant Goichi, where he honed his yakitori skills. In April 2023, he opened Ryoubou. He enjoys being close to his guests and directly feeling their reactions to his cuisine. His dishes, which reflect his careful techniques and warm personality, fill the hearts of visitors.
満 宏樹Hiroki Mitsu
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Yakiniku/Maki-ryori Karasuma Rock
焼肉・薪料理カラスマロック
- Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen)
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齋藤 勇介Yusuke Saito
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Mr. Saito has worked as a chef in Japan and abroad. A chef with a genre-less culinary repertoire.
He was born in 1978 in Kyoto. He started his career in the food and beverage industry at 17 through a part-time job. Experienced in Teppanyaki, Italian, Japanese, Ramen, and Izakaya restaurants, mainly in Kyoto city. He also worked as a chef in Germany for 4 years. While in Germany, he worked at a Teppanyaki restaurant and a Japanese restaurant. Mr. Saito is currently working at Karasuma Rock. He suggests a variety of menus based on his experience working in many different restaurants, regardless of genre.
齋藤 勇介Yusuke Saito
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Hikizan
引算
- Nagarekawa/Yagembori, Hiroshima
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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青木 伸一Shinichi Aoki
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Mr. Aoki delivers the best Japanese cuisine with his "Hikizan (subtraction)" cooking style, in which the deliciousness of seasonal ingredients shines through.
He was born in 1975 in Hiroshima. The owner of Hikizan. After training at a major restaurant in Hiroshima-shi, he produced a sake izakaya, Kokoroya, in Otemachi, the same city, and developed it into a popular restaurant. While cooking dishes that go well with alcohol, he realized the depth of Japanese cuisine again, so he honed his skills in authentic Japanese cuisine. In 2014, he gained the management rights of Kokoroya and became independent. As he operated the restaurant, he prepared to open a Japanese restaurant, and in April 2020, he opened his current restaurant. He entertains guests from Japan and abroad with seasonal Japanese cuisine that is skillfully prepared with the best of ingredients.
青木 伸一Shinichi Aoki
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Mawaranaisushi Hokuriku Gappa
廻らない寿司 北陸がっぱ
- Kawasaki, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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西村 俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura
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Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces.
Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces. Offering mawaranai sushi (not conveyor belt sushi), he enchants his guests with his delicate technique and passion. He provides heartwarming moments with careful attention to ingredients and hospitality.
西村 俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura
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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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Kobe beef and wine RUSH
神戸牛とワイン RUSH
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, 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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Kita
北
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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小林 和博Kazuhiro Kobayashi
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Mr. Kobayashi is a dedicated sushi chef who attracts guests with his delicious nigiri and sides prepared with Edo-mae techniques and the spirit of Shuhari (three stages of mastery).
He was born in 1970 in Nagano. The owner of Kita. After training at a Kappo restaurant in Osaka, he moved to Kanagawa and honed his skills at several sushi restaurants in Yokohama. In 2005, he founded his current restaurant in his mid-30s and became independent. Since then, he has served high-quality sushi courses in the city of the sea and captured the hearts of both local guests and travelers. While respecting the tradition of Edo-mae, he also offers nigiri and side dishes with his own arrangements, showing off new deliciousness and enjoyment of food. The warm and stylish hospitality that reflects his sincere personality also attracts a reputation.
小林 和博Kazuhiro Kobayashi
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