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Miyashin
宮新
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata
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His international experience in Paris was a turning point in his life that encouraged him to master the art of yakitori (grilled chicken).
Born in Nagasaki prefecture in 1950, Chef Inomata trained at a number of yakitori restaurants, beginning with Torinaga in Roppongi. Later, he worked at a yakitori restaurant in Paris. Yakitori is a part of Japanese culture and Inomata was one of the first to spread the word about it to the rest of the world. In 1994, he returned to Japan and opened Toriyoshi in Nakameguro. He later opened branches in Nishi-azabu and Ginza. Inomata is now the owner of four restaurants. He can often be found standing at the grill in Corridor Machi's Miyashin.
猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata
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Tofu-ya
とうふや
- Ise, Mie
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tofu Dishes
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千原 昌也Masaya Chihara
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His signature crafted tofu cuisine comes backed by years of Japanese culinary training.
He was born in 1969 and grew up in Mie Prefecture. During his childhood, he would catch fish on his own to cook with, which was the beginning of his culinary dreams of becoming a chef. After he graduated from high school, he went on to spend three years in Nagoya to gain experience at the restaurant Nadaman in the Tokyu Hotel. From there, he went back to his hometown in Ise to work with traditional Japanese cuisine at a restaurant named Katsuragawa. After three additional years of training, he went on to spend 10 years working at Sushi Kyu on the historic Okage Yokocho side street. At age 35, he joined Tofu-ya and eventually worked his way up to become a head chef. You can find him there today preparing a wide variety of tofu and other soy-based dishes.
千原 昌也Masaya Chihara
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Teppanyaki Ginmeisui GINZA
鉄板焼 銀明翠 GINZA
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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綾部 誠Sei Ayabe
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In Ginza, enjoy the brilliant techniques of a chef who has worked at renowned hotels inside and outside Japan.
He was born in 1975 in Hyogo Prefecture. He decided to be a chef as he was impressed with the dishes served at hotels during the Kobe Expo. At the age of 18, he entered [Kobe Portopia Hotel] and worked actively at the teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) restaurant while having training for western and Japanese cuisines. In his 20's, he worked actively at a renowned hotel with 5 stars in the Netherlands for 3 years, and made achievements as the master chef. After returning to Japan, he improved his skills and qualified as an instructor at the Teppanyaki Association and was approved as a sommelier by J.S.A. In 2010, he became the general master chef at Mars Garden Wood GOTEMBA. In 2014, he opened [Ginmeisui Ginza branch].
綾部 誠Sei Ayabe
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Cow specialty store Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Sannomiya Branch
雌牛専門店 板前焼肉一牛 三宮店
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Horumon (offal meat)
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尾形 陸Riku Ogata
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In his pursuit of wagyu beef's essence, Mr. Ogata provides guests with unrivaled flavors and experiences.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. He was born in 1993 in Osaka. Since 2018, he has been the representative of 5 branches of Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu, specializing in "Japanese female beef," which is less fatty, light, and pleasant to eat. His policy is to not only provide delicious yakiniku but also value every detail of service. Taking great pride in providing service that makes customers smile before his eyes is the theme of his life; he always takes special care to make the restaurant and its customers happy.
尾形 陸Riku Ogata
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Chugokusai Kashiwanoki
中国菜 柏ノ木
- Mito/Hitachinaka, Ibaraki
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Cantonese / Shokoshu (Chinese Shaoxing wine)
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柏 寛士Hiroshi Kashiwa
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In this place where he was born and raised, Mr. Kashiwa wants to continue being a chef until his life's end.
He was born in 1983 in Ibaraki. He aspired to become a chef naturally from an early age. After graduating from a vocational school, he worked as a chef in Kanagawa. In 2016, he opened Kashiwanoki in his hometown. The restaurant was flooded by the typhoon in October 2019 and forced to close, but with the support of many people, it reopened a year later. The restaurant moved to its current location in August 2024. He is a studious chef who does not forget his love and gratitude to the locals and people who have nurtured and supported him.
柏 寛士Hiroshi Kashiwa
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Kawaei
川栄
- Akabane, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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石井 勇介Yusuke Ishii
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This young, 3rd-generation chef is polishing his skills under the watchful eyes of predecessor who is his teacher and his goal at the same time.
He was born in Tokyo in 1986. After graduating from high school and working in a different industry, he decided at the age 20 of that he was going to take over the family business, [Kawaei], someday. He set the goal of achieving the skill set of his father, the chef of the restaurant before he took over, and learned by observing him. In his 10th year working there, although he still said [my father is still a much better chef than I am], the previous generation watched over his technique as he took over the restaurant. While preserving the techniques passed down from his grandfather, he also takes a flexible approach to the changing era. In this way, he is aiming to establish a new style for the restaurant.
石井 勇介Yusuke Ishii
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Niku no Tajima Ogibashi Main Branch
肉の田じま 扇橋本店
- Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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谷田川 良夫Yoshio Yatagawa
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Mr. Yatagawa is the manager and head chef who has supported Niku no Tajima for many years with his confident judge of meat.
He was born in 1962 in Tokyo. In junior high school, he discovered the joy of cooking and entered the food industry. He has been working at Niku no Tajima for more than 40 years since he was a high school student and is now the manager and head chef of the restaurant. Of all the meats, it is especially difficult to judge the internal organs, but he found it enjoyable to identify good meat as he gained experience over the years. He is a chef who continues to hone his skills to provide his customers with the best meat in the best condition. His desire to serve high-quality meat is reflected in his cuisine.
谷田川 良夫Yoshio Yatagawa
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Tarikino Kappou
他力野割烹
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Wine / Sake
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他力野 慶太Keita Tarikino
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Challenging the Shuhari (follow the rules, break the rules, transcend the rules) of Japanese cuisine, Mr. Tarikino fascinates guests with various "freshly prepared" dishes that embrace the seasons.
He was born in 1974 in Nagasaki. Attracted by the way a chef finishes skewers behind the counter at a yakitori restaurant in his hometown, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at kappou and Japanese restaurants in Nagasaki City, he studied at a Japanese restaurant in Yokohama City. Then, he got to work with the Ukai Group and became the head chef at kappou ukai in Ginza Roppongi. As the culmination of his efforts, he founded his current restaurant in July 2022 and became independent. Serving dishes at the counter, which is his starting point, he serves " freshly prepared" dishes with creative and unique arrangements.
他力野 慶太Keita Tarikino
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Meguro Soregashi
目黒それがし
- Meguro, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General
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小松 雅至Masayuki Komatsu
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Mr. Komatsu is an experienced veteran chef who started his culinary career from a part-time job.
He was born on December 8, 1986, in Kanagawa, age 44. He became interested in cooking through a part-time job he had at a restaurant when he was 15 years old. After graduating from night cooking school, he began training at a kappo restaurant in Tokyo. Then, he worked at a kappo restaurant in Akasaka and also studied at a kappo restaurant in Kyoto for about two years. After participating in the launch of the Yumeya group, he joined JO Corporation of the Soregashi group in 2017, where he currently serves as the executive chef of each Soregashi restaurant.
小松 雅至Masayuki Komatsu
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Fugu Ryori UMEI
ふぐ料理 うめい
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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梅井 聖寿Kiyotoshi Umei
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After a fateful encounter with fugu, Mr. Umei became a licensed Fugu chef.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. His love of his mother's cooking was the starting point for his career as a cook. He started working part-time at a fugu restaurant and obtained his fugu chef's license the following year. At that point, he already had a clear vision for his future. He later joined a specialized fugu restaurant, where he honed his skills for 8 years. In May 2023, he opened Umei as the owner and head chef.
梅井 聖寿Kiyotoshi Umei
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Yakiniku Botanen
焼肉 牡丹園
- Matsumoto Station, Nagano
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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孫 騰光Toko Son
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Spreading smiles through yakiniku is his motto. Every day, Mr. Son stands in the kitchen alongside his mother, the second-generation owner.
He was born in 1978 in Hyogo. He is the third-generation owner of Yakiniku Botanen. Following the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995, the restaurant relocated to Matsumoto, and he also moved. Having experienced the earthquake with his mother, the second-generation owner, he understood the importance of life and food. With the belief that chefs serve as a crucial infrastructure during disasters, he decided to become the third-generation owner. Nowadays, he works in the kitchen every day with his mother. Their motto is "spreading smiles through yakiniku."
孫 騰光Toko Son
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Kasho Hanakikyo Nagoya Nohgakudo hōsa Branch
菓匠 花桔梗 名古屋能楽堂 蓬左 hosa 店
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Coffee / Japanese Tea
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伊藤 誠敏Masatoshi Ito
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Born into a family of Japanese confectioners for generations, following the path of Wagashi.
Mr. Ito was born in 1978 in Aichi. As his family owned a traditional Japanese confectionery shop, he grew up watching his grandfather and father, both confectioners and naturally aspired to follow in their footsteps. Trained at "Chou" in Nagoya and opened his own confectionery shop, Kasho Hanakikyo Nagoya Nohgakudo hōsa Branch. Located on the first floor of the Nagoya Noh Theater, where Noh and Kyogen plays are performed, the shop gained popularity as a place to enjoy traditional wagashi after experiencing Japanese culture.
伊藤 誠敏Masatoshi Ito
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SHISHA LOUNGE MARRAKECH
シーシャラウンジマラケシュ
- Tenjin, Fukuoka
- Dining Bar,Dining bar
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佐藤あゆみAyumi Sato
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This restaurant provides enjoyable meals with excellent customer service, from Western to Middle Eastern cuisine.
Ms. Sato was born in Fukuoka. Her motto is "Providing every dish with careful preparation by hand." That drives her to work on everything from snacks that go well with alcoholic beverages to solidly made food and dessert. Her restaurant serves an unending variety of cuisine with a Western base, including Middle Eastern cuisine. The food itself creates the atmosphere of the restaurant. To provide delicious and highly satisfying food to customers, she uses her skills every day to charm guests with carefully made food.
佐藤あゆみAyumi Sato
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Hashimoto
はし本
- Gokoku-ji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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橋本 信二Shinji Hashimoto
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The experienced chef, who was trained in an eel wholesaler, became the 6th owner of a well established restaurant at the age of 30.
Born in Tokyo in 1967. When he was a primary school pupil, he became conscious of succeeding the restaurant as the 6th generation owner. When he was a university student, the 5th generation owner passed away. He helped the family business, and entered the restaurant right after the graduation. Leaving the grilled dishes to other veteran cook, he worked every morning for an eel wholesaler while assisting the restaurant. In about 2 years of training, he acquired skills to select and dress eels. At the age of 30, he became in charge of grilled dishes. He is currently maintaining the traditional taste of the long-established restaurant as the 6th generation owner.
橋本 信二Shinji Hashimoto
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Osakaya Hamaguchi Main Branch
大阪屋 浜口本店
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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小松 貴之Takayuki Komatsu
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An expert connoisseur of meat and responsible for menu development for the Osakaya Group.
Mr. Komatsu was born in 1974 in Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki. Joined Osakaya Hamanomachi Branch at its opening. He is a skilled connoisseur who has been taking responsibility for the Osakaya Group's purchasing. Without compromising on purchasing, he has developed dishes that will please customers with his steady attitude as a chef.
小松 貴之Takayuki Komatsu
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Sushi JIN-E
鮨 甚江
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese
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加藤 聡Satoshi Kato
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Charmed by fish, Mr. Kato has followed the path of life as a sushi chef.
He was born in 1971 in Kanagawa. Born to a long family line of fishermen, he has been interested in fish since he was young. Because his family was often busy, he had many chances to cook in their place, and he was happy to please them with his cooking. His starting point as a chef was at the restaurant Sushitatsu in his hometown when he was 16 years old. Later on, at the age of 25, he came to Tokyo. In 2017, he opened Sakurazaka Kato in Akasaka. He shut down this restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic but, blessed by fate, opened another restaurant, Sushi JIN-È. JIN-È is the trade name of the fishery business run by Mr. Kato's relatives, which he had planned to use someday as the name of his restaurant.
加藤 聡Satoshi Kato
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Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Sanjo Shinsen Branch
京都スタンドきよきよ三条神泉店
- Shijo Omiya, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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小野 陽平Yohei Ono
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Mr. Ono puts passion into each dish, providing heartwarming cuisine to visitors.
He was born in 1989. His mother's cooking was delicious, so he became interested in cooking at an early age. To learn the basics of cooking, he trained at a renowned Japanese restaurant and mastered traditional Japanese cooking techniques, especially obanzai. In July 2018, he opened Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Kiyamachi Main Branch, which has grown to become a popular bar with locals and tourists. Then, in April 2024, he opened a new Sanjo Shinsen Branch and continues to take on further challenges.
小野 陽平Yohei Ono
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Teppanyaki Steak Kitanozaka
鉄板焼 ステーキ 北野坂
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Steak
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Unagi Jinta
うなぎじん田
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel)
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甚田 國晴Kuniharu Jinta
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Keeps the traditional taste of the old-established unagi (eel) restaurant passed down from grandfather and father.
He was born in 1972 in Osaka. Though his grandfather wanted him to succeed the old-established restaurant [Daimi] that was founded in 1912, he rebelled against it and went to the US to enter a university. In the US, though, he realized the wonderful parts of Japan and his family business and decided to succeed the restaurant. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed down due to financial difficulties, so he restarted from wholesaling eels in a small space at a fish shop. This business went well and was able to expand to have its own eel shop. In 2016, he finally opened [Unagi Jinta] on the second floor of the eel shop. He is currently keeping the traditional taste of his family based on the recipe of his grandfather and father.
甚田 國晴Kuniharu Jinta
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Hakata Motsunabe KASHO
博多もつ鍋嘉祥
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Local Japanese Cuisine / Horumon (offal meat)
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生田 雄一郎Yuichiro Ikuta
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Offering "truly delicious" horumon and motsu by utilizing years of experience.
Mr. Ikuta was born in 1975 in Fukuoka. He has been involved in the sale of hormones and motsu for 30 years. As the culmination of his career, he opened Hakata Motsunabe KASHO. With years of experience in judging horumon and motsu, he provides excellent selections that he confidently recommends as "truly delicious."
生田 雄一郎Yuichiro Ikuta
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