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Kuromon Kuragin

黒門 蔵銀

  • Nipponbashi, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida

Respecting her mother's taste, Ms. Koshida, the manager, brings smiles to visitors' faces through food.

She was born in 1955 in Osaka. Wishing to make people smile with food, she entered the culinary world. Started professional career at a Japanese-style izakaya. Since then, she has made various dishes at Japanese Izakaya restaurants. In 2016, she joined Kuragin. After spending 7 years as the assistant manager of the restaurant, she became the manager of  Kuromon Kuragin, which opened in 2023. With the experience and skills she has cultivated, she works hard every day at the new restaurant.

越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida

Osakanadokoro Sakurachaya

御魚処 さくら茶屋

  • Nara, Nara
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

長澤 真一Shinichi Nagasawa

The Chef's Recommendations

Having entered the culinary world from the civil service, Mr. Nagasawa is now fully utilizing the skills he has honed to create superb dishes.

He was born in 1974 in Tottori. Grew up eating his grandmother's country cooking. He longed for Western-style food, such as hamburgers and spaghetti, and began cooking them himself. He dreamed of being a cook to make better food but became a civil servant. When he was not ready to give up on his dream, he was inspired by his master, a connoisseur at the market. He trained at a kappo restaurant for five years, a Japanese restaurant in the Kansai region, and a restaurant specializing in wagyu beef. Now, as the owner-chef of Sakurachaya, he continues working hard, making full use of his connoisseurship of fresh fish and his connections.

長澤 真一Shinichi Nagasawa

37 Steakhouse & Bar Naha

37Steakhouse&Bar那覇

  • Kokusai dori, Okinawa
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / American / Hamburger Steak / Steak

高橋 大樹Hiroki Takahashi

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

Sushi Miyako

鮨みやこ

  • Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

五十嵐 介一Keiichi Igarashi

Specializing in sushi for more than 45 years. Mr. Igarashi puts his heart and soul into every single piece of sushi and treats guests with seasonal delicacies.

He was born in 1961 in Hokkaido. The chef of Sushi Miyako. When he was a child, he had many opportunities to hear about the deliciousness of Edo-mae sushi from his father, who had lived in Tokyo, and he aspired to become a sushi chef. After training in Sapporo, he moved to Tokyo and gained experience at a sushi restaurant in a hotel in Kojimachi. Later, he connected with Sushi Miyako in the Hyatt Regency Tokyo in Nishi-Shinjuku, where he has worked for about 30 years. In 2022, he inherited it and established the current restaurant on the basement floor of the Hilton Tokyo in the same area. He is presenting the culmination of his life as a sushi chef.

五十嵐 介一Keiichi Igarashi

Osaka Teppanyaki Tetsuju

大坂鉄板焼 鉄十

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine

水野 大志Taishi Mizuno

Creating an extraordinary time for guests with exceptional cuisine in a special space.

Growing up watching the backs of his parents, who ran a skewer restaurant, Mr. Mizuno naturally became a chef. Since joining Tetsuju, an Osaka iron-griddled cuisine restaurant, at 18, he has devotedly gained experience on this path and a wide range of knowledge. He offers a memorable dining experience where diners can enjoy high-quality ingredients and the scenery of Ginza as he continues to hone their technique of bringing out the best of the ingredients. Guests are charmed by his genuine hospitality.

水野 大志Taishi Mizuno

Kappo Sakaba Miotsukushi Tennoji Branch 

割烹酒場 みおつくし 天王寺店

  • Tennoji/Abenobashi, Osaka
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot)

田村 知之Tomoyuki Tamura

Fascinated by delicious food, Mr. Tamura aspired to become a chef who could cook his own dishes.

He was born in 1993 in Osaka. He experienced a part-time job in a restaurant as a student, which sparked his interest in cooking. Started his professional career as a chef at Hanagoyomi in Swissôtel. After that, he moved to Kappo Ajisai and further honed his skills. In July 2022, he was offered a position at Miotsukushi Tennoji Branch and became the head chef.

田村 知之Tomoyuki Tamura

Izakaya Asahi

居酒屋あさひ

  • Nagaokakyo, Kyoto
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

古本 真也Shinya Furumoto

Mr. Furumoto was inspired by a cooking TV program and became a cook as a profession that requires delicate work.

Mr. Furumoto was born in 1989 in Kyoto. Since childhood, he has enjoyed delicate tasks. While in university, he was moved by a cooking program he saw on TV and decided to become a cook because that would suit what he wanted to do. After graduation, he started his apprenticeship as a cook at Izakaya Asahi, run by his friend's relative. He learned how to choose fresh ingredients and use them in cooking. In addition to the classic Izakaya menus, he puts a lot of effort into selecting alcoholic drinks that go well with seafood dishes.

古本 真也Shinya Furumoto

Sushi Akazu Hanayama

鮨 赤酢 はなやま

  • Akasaka, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

Syunsai Adachi

旬菜あだち

  • Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

安達 正幸Masayuki Adachi

The experience of helping a friend to cook has blossomed Mr. Adachi's talent as a chef.

He was born in 1962 in Yamagata. Having experienced a part-time job at a friend's restaurant, he was fascinated by his first encounter with the world of cooking and decided to become a chef. Then, he entered a Japanese restaurant in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, and began his career in earnest. After that, he continued to study at various restaurants, devoting only to Japanese cuisine. In 1999, he opened Syunsai Adachi in its current location as owner and head chef.

安達 正幸Masayuki Adachi

Kanzen Koshitsu Yakiniku Kyu Nishi-Azabu Main Branch

完全個室 やきにく九 西麻布本店

  • Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak

富樫陸也Rikuya Togashi

Mr. Togashi creates cuisine that is felt by all five senses, inspired by the ingredients.

He started his career at Mutekiro in Motomachi, Yokohama. Then he moved to France and trained at three restaurants, including the 3-star Paul Bocuse. After returning to Japan, he gained experience at Michelin 2-star Pierre Gagnaire in Omotesando and Michelin 2-star Restaurant Ryuzu in Roppongi. Following that, he was appointed sous chef at Restaurant Restaurant Ilie Le Joyeuse and then head chef at Restaurant Portus in Minami-Aoyama. After that, he served as general manager and participated in opening hotels and business development in various locations in Japan. He is currently the group's executive chef.

富樫陸也Rikuya Togashi

EL TORITO Nishikasai Branch

エルトリート 西葛西店

  • Nishi-Kasai/Kasai, Tokyo
  • Mexican/Central American,Global/International / Mexican/Central American / Asian Creative Cuisine / International/Fusion

ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスJaime Villalobos Rodriguez

The chef received training at restaurants in Mexico and has come to Japan.

Mr. Villalobos Rodriguez was born in Mexico and started his career at the restaurant his family ran in Mexico. He gained cooking experience in Mexico and came to EL TORITO to "introduce the taste of his home country to Japan."

ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスJaime Villalobos Rodriguez

Yakatabune Amiko

屋形船 あみ幸(あみこう)

  • Asakusa, Tokyo
  • Yakatabune (houseboat)/Cruise boat,Other

遠藤 博文Hirofumi Endo

The chef devotes himself into seeking for dishes better than the exquisite view from the yakatabune (Japanese houseboat). 

Though he was originally operating a yakatabune (Japanese houseboat), in his 20's he turned over a new leaf in life and started further training to be able to offer better cuisine for which many guests come back to his yakatabune. Currently he devotes himself into creating menu, not only with tempura, their specialty, but also dishes that are better than the exquisite view from the yakatabune, and spare no effort to using seasonal high-quality ingredients. He is working actively at Amiko bringing out the original tastes of the ingredients, and sticking to using seasonal ingredients.

遠藤 博文Hirofumi Endo

Manmamia Sapporo

まんまみーや札幌

  • Susukino, Hokkaido
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

上堀 義晴Yoshiharu Uebori

Aiming to be a restaurant that customers love, Mr. Uebori continues to work on cooking and service every day.

Mr. Ueboroi was born in 1972. He has experience as a chef at various izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) in multiple regions, with Japanese food as his main genre. He joined Frontier One around 2000. He serves dishes to the guests at Manmamia Sapporo as a chef while managing the restaurant. Aiming for the restaurant to be loved by the guests, he focuses on cooking and service every day. 

上堀 義晴Yoshiharu Uebori

Naizou Yakiniku Senmon Kimoyakiya

内臓焼肉専門 きもやき屋

  • Nakamura-ku, Aichi
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Shochu

小林 政彦Masahiko Kobayashi

High-quality ingredients have been familiar to Mr. Kobayashi since he was a boy. After working in a butcher store, he decided to pursue a career in food and beverage.

He was born in 1977 in Aichi. His father owned a butcher store, and quality meat has been close to his heart since he was a boy. He started working part-time at a butcher store at 16 and was later hired as a regular staff member. After ten years of working in a face-to-face sales-style butcher store, he started his career in the restaurant business. Following working at Wagyu Yakiniku Kojiro, the predecessor of his current restaurant, he became the manager of Naizou Yakiniku Senmon Kimoyakiya. He continues to convey the appeal of offal meat to many people daily.

小林 政彦Masahiko Kobayashi

Kinsaiya Hakata Eki Chikagai Branch

きんさい屋博多駅地下街店

  • Hakata Station, Fukuoka
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Donburi (rice bowl)

金作 善治Yoshiharu Kanesaku

Experience from a former sumo wrestler gives the cuisine a unique touch.

Mr. Kanesaku was born in 1972 in Aichi. He was a former sekitori (sumo wrestler) who belonged to the Kitanoumi stable for 15 years and was the heaviest Japanese sumo wrestler at the time. After retiring from the sumo world, he moved to Fukuoka. With his culinary skills, he turned to the restaurant industry and joined the current company in 2003. Since then, he has honed his culinary skills at Kinsaiya Tenjin Building Branch and other affiliated restaurants. He is now the chef and manager of Kinsaiya Hakata Eki Chikagai Branch.

金作 善治Yoshiharu Kanesaku

Yakiniku Tarafuku Suzuka Chuo-dori-ten

焼肉たらふく 鈴鹿中央通り店

  • Suzuka, Mie
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Craft Beer

田端 唯史Yuishi Tabata

The Chef's Recommendations

From musician to master of selecting better meats

Born in Mie prefecture on May 15th, 1981, he started a band in high school and worked in a restaurant part time. After experiencing that sense of achievement when he made things and the pleasure of working in the service industry, he basically decided to become a chef. He started working at Yakiniku Tarafuku Suzuka Chuo-dori-ten, when an acquaintance introduced him to the restaurant. He is a true connoisseur of meat, the restaurant's main ingredient. He is now Suzuka's meat manager and is also in charge of purchasing meat for other restaurants in the chain.

田端 唯史Yuishi Tabata

Teppan Yakiniku Steak Mikinao

鉄板焼肉ステーキ樹直

  • Sannomiya, Hyogo
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

大塚 直樹Naoki Otsuka

Bringing local flavors to the world. Mr. Otsuka's passion for meat produces the best Teppanyaki.

He was born in 1977 in Hyogo. He decided to pursue his career in the culinary field because he cooks part-time and has loved cooking since he was a student. Trained at local restaurants in Kobe. He developed a particular passion for meat dishes and dreamed of opening a steak restaurant. This dream came true in November 2023 when he opened Teppan Yakiniku Steak Mikinao.

大塚 直樹Naoki Otsuka

Sushi Akazu Kanayama

鮨 赤酢 かなやま

  • Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese

久保田 信也Shinya Kubota

A sushi restaurant pursuing authentic Edo-style sushi.

Mr. Kubota was born in 1977 in Kanagawa. After graduating high school, he attended culinary school and discovered the joy of cooking. After graduating there, he trained for five years at a sushi restaurant in Kanagawa and then moved to Tokyo. He sharpened his skills at a sushi restaurant in Ebisu before moving to Ginza, where he worked later. Due to the impact of COVID-19, he temporarily left Tokyo, but now he is showing his talents again as a head chef in a new restaurant in Shinjuku.

久保田 信也Shinya Kubota

Yakitori TAKE

丈 -Yakitori TAKE-

  • Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
  • Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken

加藤丈法Takenori Kato

Born in 1978 in Machida, Tokyo, to parents who owned a restaurant.

Mr. Kato gained experience and skills at renowned Japanese restaurants such as Nadaman Co., Ltd., THE RITZ-CARLTON TOKYO Hinokizaka, and Park Hotel Tokyo Hanasansho. As the owner of Ginza Yakitori Tsukiya, he attracted many guests from Japan and abroad with his fusion of yakitori and Japanese cuisine that brings out the best in the ingredients. In October 2024, he opened Yakitori TAKE to provide guests worldwide with a more fulfilling and happy experience through yakitori and to spread the value of yakitori, a traditional Japanese culture, throughout the world.

加藤丈法Takenori Kato

Amiyakitei Sakae Branch

あみやき亭 栄店

  • Sakae, Aichi
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)

都竹 明Akira Tsutake

To have customers keep coming back to the restaurant.

Mr. Tsutake was born in 1971 in Aichi. After graduating high school, he worked in the manufacturing industry for two years. At age 20, he changed his career to the restaurant industry because he wanted to work interacting with people. He experienced the joys and difficulties of serving customers in the restaurant business. In 2010, he decided to join Amiyakitei after being impressed by its delicious food and customer service. In his fifth year with the company, he experienced the launch of a new restaurant. He was then appointed to a newly opened Sakae branch in 2020. Aiming to be a restaurant where even first-time customers can enjoy delicious food and service and say, "I'll definitely visit again."

都竹 明Akira Tsutake

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