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Otobashi Sumiya
尾頭橋すみや
- Kanayama/Atsuta-ku/Nakagawa-ku, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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角谷 進Susumu Sumiya
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Serves delicious dishes that make the most of the flavors of seasonal ingredients.
Mr. Sumiya was born in 1960 in Aichi and raised in a fishing family. His parents' house also ran an agriculture business, so high-quality fish and vegetables were always close to him. So, he naturally entered the culinary world because of his interest in food. After graduating from high school, he worked at a Japanese restaurant and then honed his skills in Japanese cuisine at various restaurants, such as Japanese restaurants and Kaiseki restaurants. In 2007, he opened his dream restaurant, Otobashi Sumiya. Every day, he devotes himself to "creating a restaurant where diners can fully enjoy the season's delicacies."
角谷 進Susumu Sumiya
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Hibikorenikujitsu
日々是肉日
- Yodoyabashi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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新宅 裕之Hiroyuki Shintaku
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A chef who entertains guests with his specialty and thoughtful service.
Mr. Shintaku was born in 1984 in Hyogo. When he was 20, he started his career at a famous Japanese restaurant in Hyogo. At 24, he became a member of Operation Factory, a restaurant management company, where he gained experience in exclusively Japanese cuisine. In June 2022, he became head chef at the opening of Hibikorenikujitsu.
新宅 裕之Hiroyuki Shintaku
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Matsuzaka-niku Ganso Wadakin
松阪肉元祖 和田金
- Matsusaka/Kisei, Mie
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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つやこTsuyako
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She ensures that every guest feels welcomed with nothing less than perfect hospitality.
Initially, she worked in the service industry, before moving on to work in guest services as a hostess at Wadakin in 2001. In addition to her focus on sukiyaki (hot pot stew), she also makes sure to provide a relaxed atmosphere where each and every guest can enjoy their meal, engaging them in conversation at opportune times. She keeps up the culinary traditions of this long-standing sukiyaki restaurant to make sure that the quality of their food always shines through.
つやこTsuyako
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Italiana Tavola D'oro Ginza Mitsukoshi Branch
Italiana Tavola D'oro 銀座三越店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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小田切 大輔Daisuke Odagiri
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Mr. Odagiri moves forward, sometimes stopping but starting forward again.
He was born in 1982 in Chiba. From his childhood, when he loved to cook, he considered a career as a chef. After gaining work experience, he obtained a cooking license. Invited by a senior colleague, he joined the present company. Then, he became extremely busy and retired from the front line for about two years. When he offered to return to work, the company was looking for a chef to launch Italiana Tavola D'oro Ginza Mitsukoshi Branch. Its best timing will allow him to be in charge of the restaurant from its opening in 2019. Currently, he is appointed as the head chef of Ginza Mitsukoshi branch and Osaka Takashimaya branch.
小田切 大輔Daisuke Odagiri
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Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Bettei Ginza
日本焼肉はせ川 別亭 銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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山田 幸隆Yukitaka Yamada
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Collaboration of Japanese cuisine and Yakiniku, composed of Japanese cuisine techniques.
Mr. Yamada is from Chiba. After graduating from a local high school, he started working at a Kappo (Japanese-style cooking) restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo. He honed his skills at famous restaurants and hotels in Tokyo. At 30, he was appointed head chef at a long-established Kappo restaurant in Roppongi. He continued to serve as a head chef at various restaurants, including sushi and Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) restaurants, further refining his expertise. In 2019, he joined Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa. In 2022, he became a head chef at the opening of Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Bettei Ginza.
山田 幸隆Yukitaka Yamada
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Marconsorts +plus
マルコンソールプリュ
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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山本 雅司Masashi Yamamaoto
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Having been familiar with cooking since childhood, Mr. Yamamoto trained at a French restaurant in Tokyo.
He was born in 1987 in Fukui. He spent his childhood in Obama City, facing Wakasa Bay, where he felt close to fresh seafood. While standing in the kitchen at home for his working parents, he discovered the joy of cooking and went on to fisheries high school. After attending a vocational school to further study culinary skills, he trained at "Kitajimatei" and "Restaurant Sakaki" in Tokyo. Afterward, he relocated to Nagoya and continued to refine his skills at the bistro Innover. He now works at "Marconsorts +plus," valuing the charm of the ingredients.
山本 雅司Masashi Yamamaoto
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Chinese Cuisine Chikuen
中国料理 竹園
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese
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増井 久Hisashi Masui
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Presenting Chinese cuisine crafted through accumulated techniques and delicate attention.
Mr. Masui was born in 1977 in Miyagi Prefecture. While growing up in Tohoku, a region known as a gourmet treasure trove, he was exposed to a wide variety of ingredients and aspired to pursue a career in food. He began his real training in 2001 at a Chinese restaurant in the Sendai Kokusai Hotel. Then he assumed his current position after serving as the head chef of Chinese Cuisine Chikuen at the Shibuya Tobu Hotel in 2018. He handmakes many of the ingredients defining the flavors of Chinese cooking, including fragrant oils like scallion oil along with XO sauce and chicken paitan soup. A truly talented chef, he treats guests to complex yet unified dishes of brilliant flavors and rich color.
増井 久Hisashi Masui
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Bona Festa
ボナ フェスタ
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- General,Western / General / Russian
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丸橋 一弥Kazuya Maruhashi
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Improved his skills at this restaurant for 24 years.
He was born in 1971 in Saitama. He liked eating since he was small. That was why he used to help his parents with cooking, cook simple dishes by himself, and enjoy touching cooking tools at a soba restaurant run by his friend's parents. Naturally, he decided to be a chef and started working at [Bona Festa] at the age of 19. He kept working there for 24 years, learning the fundamentals of the cooking and techniques of Russian cuisine, then finally became the master chef in 2015. His next goal is to create his own taste while respecting the tradition of the restaurant.
丸橋 一弥Kazuya Maruhashi
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Yakiniku Nabedonya Shikata
焼肉鍋問屋 志方
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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前西 貴哉Takaya Maenishi
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Providing pleasure with outstanding meat delicacies chosen by meat professionals.
Mr. Maenishi was born in 1976 in Hyogo. He is the president of Teishin Shikata Meat Co., Ltd., a wholesaler that handles everything from production to distribution with the philosophy of "bringing high-quality beef to the table in its best condition." The company pursues ideal beef production by working together with contract farms, including cattle fattening environments, to provide high-quality beef to consumers in fresh condition. Yakiniku Nabedonya Shikata has opened in Tokyo in 2005. It continues to attract many people with the taste of its carefully selected meat, allowing them to enjoy quality meat anytime.
前西 貴哉Takaya Maenishi
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Counter French Kirishima
カウンターフレンチ霧島
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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岡村 隆明Takaaki Okamura
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Learned the fundamentals of French cuisine at three-star restaurants in Japan and France.
Counter French Kirishima is located on the third floor of a building in Ginza 7-chome, which retains a somewhat retro atmosphere. The restaurant operates quietly in a hideaway place, with only eight seats at the counter. The finest quality ingredients from Japan and abroad are prepared in front of the guests using charcoal fire and French cooking techniques. The specialty "Rabbit Pâté En Croute," which won a prize at the pâté en croute world competition, is a unique taste of delicacy, depth, and beauty. The dishes are simple in presentation, emphasizing the ingredients and their instant deliciousness, and are intended to reach a broad audience. You can enjoy a relaxing time in a calm atmosphere with the warmth of wood.
岡村 隆明Takaaki Okamura
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Misen Dai Nagoya Building Branch
味仙 大名古屋ビルヂング店
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Taiwanese
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王 長海Chokai Oh
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The chef exercuses his skills in Dai Nagoya after trained in the main restaurant.
He has been fond of cooking from childhood and his dream was to become a chef. He trained in the main restaurant, [Misen Imaike] until recently. He offers the [That's Misen] taste, following the original quality of the main restaurant.
王 長海Chokai Oh
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KOHAKU CHIBO Toranomon
琥 千房 虎ノ門
- Toranomon, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Japanese Beef Steak
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原 敬規Takanori Hara
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Mr. Hara is a chef who puts his passion for teppanyaki, hoping people will enjoy them using all five senses.
He was born in 1983 in Hiroshima. Since childhood, he has loved to cook. After graduating from culinary school, he trained at a Japanese restaurant for two years. When he wanted to be involved in okonomiyaki, the soul food of his hometown, Hiroshima, he came across and joined CHIBO, a company that operates mainly okonomiyaki restaurants nationwide. Since 2020, he has been working as the manager of KOHAKU CHIBO Toranomon. As teppanyaki is cooked right in front of the guests, he ensures that they can enjoy not only the taste of the food but also the sight of it.
原 敬規Takanori Hara
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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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Japanese Restaurant Gin
日本料理 吟
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / General
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佐々塚 雅也Masaya Sasazuka
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A seasoned Japanese cuisine chef whose mission is to convey even the background of the ingredients.
Mr. Sasazuka was born in 1979 in Aichi. As a student, he worked part-time at a kappo restaurant (traditional Japanese), which led him to become a chef. After training at a renowned restaurant in Kyoto, he opened his own Japanese restaurant. During ten years in business, he caught the eye of Mr.Yoshinori Nagumo, a medical doctor who had been a regular customer. At his invitation, he became the head chef of Gin when it opened in 2019. His goal is not only to cook but also to understand and pass down the hard work and thoughts of the primary producers.
佐々塚 雅也Masaya Sasazuka
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Koromo Sushi
築地 挙母鮨
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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星野 秀幸Hideyuki Hoshino
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Please, casually enjoy sushi in Tsukiji, where seasonal flavors from around the country gather.
Born in 1978 in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. He is now a manager of this restaurant. He grew interested in the food service industry thanks to his experience working part-time at a high-end sushi restaurant. Upon graduating, he entered the sushi world and honed his skills at sushi restaurants across Japan, including ones in Toyota City and Tsukiji, Tokyo. During that time, he met this restaurant's owner, who had a great love for Tsukiji, and decided to open a restaurant in Tsukiji - the place where seasonal fish from around the country gather. They opened up this restaurant in 2018 under the name "Koromo," which is the old name of Toyota City, where both he and the owner are from. He is committed to serving up the true flavor and spirit of authentic Edo-style sushi.
星野 秀幸Hideyuki Hoshino
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TRATTORIA FRATELLI GALLURA
TRATTORIA FRATELLI GALLURA
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Italian,Italian/French
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田中 伸幸Nobuyuki Tanaka
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The chef decided to embark on a career as a chef after feeling motivated while helping out at his father's cafe.
He was born March 23, 1979 in Aichi Prefecture. Around the time he helped out in a cafe run by his father, he felt motivated by the words of appreciation expressed by his customers which prompted him to embark on a career in the culinary world. He accumulated 5 years of experience working in a local pasta restaurant in Toyohashi and Trattoria etc. Subsequently, he worked for 3 years in Gallura during his time in Ikeshita, learning his trade in Italian restaurants such as [Guido] and [Tenda Rossa] before working in the [Gallura main restaurant in Yagoto] and becoming the right-hand man of Chef Morioka. Then he became the Head Chef of the current restaurant.
田中 伸幸Nobuyuki Tanaka
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Sumibiyaki Horumon Manten Shinjuku Nishiguchi Branch
炭火焼ホルモン まんてん 新宿西口店
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
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渡辺 葉月Hazuki Watanabe
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Wants guests to enjoy eating delicious and fresh horumon.
Mr. Watanabe was born on August 20, 1991, in Tochigi. He has worked at the restaurant since his part-time job as a student. He serves and cooks horumon (offal meat) dishes every day with the skills and knowledge he has cultivated over the years so that everyone can enjoy horumon as much as possible.
渡辺 葉月Hazuki Watanabe
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Kyoto Italian Oshokuya Kappa
京都イタリアン 欧食屋 Kappa
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Spanish / Wine
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石橋 健志Kenji Ishibashi
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Mr. Ishibashi wants to bring joy to people through cooking, which he has loved since childhood.
Mr. Ishibashi has been interested in cooking since elementary school when he helped his mother cook and even tried making his own lunch. While studying to be a dietitian, he had a part-time job in a restaurant, which increased his interest in cooking. After graduating, he began a full-fledged career in the culinary field. He became a barista and a junior vegetable connoisseur, expanding his knowledge of food. In 2016, he opened the Italian restaurant Oshokuya Kappa, and he is constantly striving to offer dishes that please customers.
石橋 健志Kenji Ishibashi
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Sansuien Higashiguchi Second branch
三水苑 東口店 にごう
- Sendai Station East Exit, Miyagi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Bibimbap
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国本 仁基 Jinki Kunimoto
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With the taste of his mother and grand mother, he went independent. Specializing in yakiniku (Japanese BBQ).
He was born in 1969 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. His family runs a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant founded by his grand mother. Helping the family restaurant since he was young, he became the kitchen manager there. However, he went independent and opened [Yakiniku Sansuien] as he wanted to have his own restaurant. His restaurant became popular as he served high-quality meat with splendid cutting techniques at a reasonable price. In June 2014, he opened the second restaurant [Yakiniku Sansuien Second branch].
国本 仁基 Jinki Kunimoto
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Akahagi Sushi Tamahagane
赤萩 鮨 玉鋼
- Chikusa/Imaike/Ikeshita, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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市來 隆司Takashi Ichiki
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Mr. Ichiki continues to tirelessly pursue the most delicious food from his childhood to the present.
He was born in 1984 in Aichi. His love of eating delicious food and cooking led him to become a chef in his teens. At age 15, he entered the world of food and beverage. After 4 years of kaiseki cooking and 16 years of sushi, he works at Tamahagane. His life as a chef began with a longing for food. Even now, he continues to tirelessly pursue delicious food.
市來 隆司Takashi Ichiki
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