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Steak House Nakama
STEAK HOUSE NAKAMA
- Onna-son, Okinawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / American / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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菱田 和寛Kazuhiro Hishita
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Nothing motivates him more than the kind words of a customer
Born in February of 1981, his journey to becoming a professional chef was ignited after witnessing his own food bring joy and delight to his friends’ faces. Today he works on developing new and original dishes for the restaurant’s menu that aim to go over and above their customers’ expectations.
菱田 和寛Kazuhiro Hishita
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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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European Cuisine Tenn
欧風料理 典
- Ohori/Ropponmatsu/Sakurazaka, Fukuoka
- French,Italian/French / General / French / European
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松尾 龍典Tatsunori Matsuo
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After working at famous restaurants in Roppongi, Ginza, and Fukuoka, Mr. Matsuo established his own style.
He was born in 1983 in Tokyo. After working at Treffe Miyamoto in Roppongi and Maxim's de Paris in Ginza, he moved to Fukuoka. He then joined a restaurant in Fukuoka City specializing in European cuisine. After that, he established his current cooking style through his experiences at many famous restaurants. At present, he is the owner and chef of Tenn.
松尾 龍典Tatsunori Matsuo
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Nikusho Kakurega Yakiniku Sosomon Bettei
肉匠 隠れ家（焼肉ソソモン別邸）
- Tsuruhashi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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増田 稔Minoru Masuda
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The encounter with delicious meat was the starting point that led Mr. Masuda to the path of cooking.
He was born in 1970 in Osaka. After encountering delicious meat, he decided to become a chef because he wanted to "let people know about this special meat," "promote this deliciousness," and "encourage people to try it." He honed his skills at Yakiniku Genkikun in Kyobashi. At Nikusho Kakurega, he offers quality meat in different sizes depending on the part of the meat, paying particular attention to making it even more delicious.
増田 稔Minoru Masuda
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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
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富樫陸也Rikuya Togashi
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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
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ETO Sanchome Branch
料理人 えとう 三丁目店
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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衛藤 幸平Kohei Eto
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Delighting guests with delicious, multi-faceted creations
Mr. Eto was born in 1980 in Akita Prefecture. He first set down the path to becoming a chef in his 20s, where he trained through work at blowfish and Japanese restaurants in Akita City. After developing skills at Japanese, Chinese, and Western restaurants and long-standing ryokan (traditional Japanese inns), he joined [Shunsai Wasou ETO] as head chef in 2011. After taking over as manager at [ETO] in 2016, he has served as the head of [ETO Sanchome store] since its opening in 2019. While specializing in Japanese cuisine, he also has experience in a wide range of cuisines, including Western and Chinese styles. The multi-faceted expressions of his skill continues to delight his customers.
衛藤 幸平Kohei Eto
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Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei
炭焼うな富士 大丸京都別邸
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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田中 喬也Takaya Tanaka
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Mr. Tanaka roasts extra-large blue eels with a red flame and serves the finest eel dishes.
He was born in 1985 in Mie. A head chef at Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei. When he was a child, he discovered the joy of cooking when his family praised the food he cooked for them. At 18, he decided to become a professional and joined the Kaburaya Group, which operates the current restaurant. He is particularly excellent in the highly skilled techniques of opening the belly of the eel and char-grilling it over charcoal, for which he was appointed to his current position at the time of the restaurant's opening in September 2023.
田中 喬也Takaya Tanaka
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Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen Branch
ステーキハウス金井 大室高原店
- Ito/Shimoda, Shizuoka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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金井このみKonomi Kanai
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Ms. Kanai brings her experience at a Sushi restaurant to Teppanyaki.
She gained ten years of training and experience in service and cooking at Sushi Irifune in Ito, Shizuoka. Later, she studied Teppanyaki and Western cuisine at Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen Branch. Her experience at the sushi restaurant has earned a reputation for her steaks and meat sushi, which are served with Amagi Wasabi from Amagi, Shizuoka Prefecture.
金井このみKonomi Kanai
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AUX BACCHANALES Kyoto
AUX BACCHANALES オーバカナル京都
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / French / Cake / Wine
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小阪 祟Shu Osaka
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Mr. Osaka became interested in cooking at a Sushi restaurant, which led him to his current career.
Mr. Osaka was born on September 17, 1980, in Osaka. His introduction to the world of food came when he was a child at a sushi restaurant and saw how a sushi chef handled his food. Since then, he has been interested in cooking and considered becoming a chef. After going to France and training in cooking for two years, he gained experience in French restaurants and Italian cafes in Osaka. Currently, he is working at AUX BACCHANALES Kyoto. His authentic French cuisine is well-received by a wide range of repeat customers.
小阪 祟Shu Osaka
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Hamayakisakaba Torohachi Shibuya Branch
浜焼酒場 トロハチ 渋谷店
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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西本 淳Atsushi Nishimoto
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Each dish is a work of art, so Mr. Nishimoto pays close attention to its appearance and puts his heart and soul into it.
He was born in 1976 in Yamaguchi. Born and raised in Yanai City, entered the food and beverage industry at 20. He gained experience at various restaurants, including ramen and Western-style restaurants. His brother asked him to join in opening an izakaya (Japanese pub) in Shibuya, Tokyo, which led him to enter Hamayakisakaba Torohachi. He enjoys the moment when guests are surprised. Aiming to create cuisine that is also pleasing to the eye, he carefully prepares each dish as a work of art with sincerity and care.
西本 淳Atsushi Nishimoto
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Yakiniku Kappo Bimi
焼肉割烹 美味
- Oji/Koryo/Kashiba, Nara
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean / General
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平居 俊昭Toshiaki Hirai
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The Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) business, which had been by Mr. Nakano's side since childhood, became his calling.
He was born in Tsuruhashi, Osaka, and grew up in Nara. After the war, his grandmother opened a Yakiniku restaurant in Tsuruhashi, saying she wanted to cheer everyone up with meat. Cheer up with meat. That impressed young him. So, he visited the restaurant in Tsuruhashi several times a week from Nara and spent his days with Yakiniku since he was 4-5. Later, he opened his Yakiniku restaurants offering fresh horumon (innards) and meat by purchasing whole heads of A4-A5 ranked Japanese black cattle. One of them, Yakiniku Nanami Kashiba Branch, was listed in "Michelin Guide Nara 2017 Special Edition." Currently, he works in several directly managed restaurants and produces Yakiniku restaurants.
平居 俊昭Toshiaki Hirai
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Nihon Ryouri YUEN
日本料理 結縁
- Toji/Tofukuji, Kyoto
- Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine / Sake
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鎌田 義一Yoshikazu Kamada
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Mr. Kamada offers special Japanese cuisine using the skills and experience he has gained at various restaurants.
He was born in 1979 in Kyoto and grew up in Kyoto. Trained as a Japanese chef at a Sushi Kappo restaurant and later gained experience in various restaurants, including Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) restaurant, fresh seafood restaurant, Japanese-style inn, hotel, creative cuisine, dining bar, and cafe. Currently, he offers special Japanese cuisine at YUEN, utilizing all of his experience. He serves as a private chef for his guests by reservation for only one group system.
鎌田 義一Yoshikazu Kamada
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Marudori x Yakitori Kanzen Koshitsu Izakaya Kiichi
丸鶏×焼き鳥 完全個室居酒屋 Kiichi
- Chiba Station, Chiba
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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福田 真己Masaki Fukuda
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Challenging the world of cooking with a passion for cuisine.
Mr. Fukuda was born in 1987 in Kanagawa. His love of eating delicious food led him to want to bring others joy through his cooking. As a chef, he found the fun in making dishes. He is also attracted to working with his own skill alone, regardless of location. He joined "Marudori x Yakitori Kanzen Koshitsu Izakaya Kiichi" by fate. There, he creates various innovative dishes and has gained support from many people.
福田 真己Masaki Fukuda
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3-second All-you-can-drink Yakiniku Sakaba Nankai Honsen Sakaieki Main Branch
3秒飲み放題 焼肉酒場 南海本線堺駅本店
- Sakai, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat)
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生野 晋二Shinji Ikuno
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"Yakiniku is a feast." Mr. Ikuno supports guests to have a good time.
He was born in 1977 in Osaka. While working part-time at restaurants as a student, he became fascinated with the world of chefs. After gaining experience in creative cuisine izakaya and robatayaki izakaya, he joined Yakiniku Sakaba Nankai Honsen Sakaieki Main Branch. With the motto of "thinking from the guest's perspective," he tries to work carefully to meet each person's needs.
生野 晋二Shinji Ikuno
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Miracle Yukiya
味楽屡 ゆきや
- Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Soba (noodles) / Curry
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齋藤 行哉Yukiya Saito
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Mr. Saito is pouring his passion into developing safe, healthy food that also accommodates allergies and religious beliefs.
Mr. Saito was born in 1954 in Hokkaido. Losing his mother because of her cancer increased his knowledge about nutrition and oriental medicine. After working for a large agricultural material manufacturer, he became a member of the Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad for Niseko town in 2011. In November 2012, he established Niseko Food Commission Workers Collective, which makes and sells products made from rice flour from Niseko. Next month, he opened Miracle Yukiya. He serves safe, healthy, and tasty dishes to give guests a "fun experience having dishes together at the same table."
齋藤 行哉Yukiya Saito
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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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Teppan-yaki Madoi
鉄板焼き 団居
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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小菅 国博Kunihiro Kosuge
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Stimulating all five senses with perfect ingredients.
Mr. Kunihiro Kosuge was born in 1970 in Aichi Prefecture. He got his start in the restaurant business working part-time at a hotel restaurant during high school, preparing French cuisine. After working at [Nagoya Fuji Park Hotel] and [BISTRO Ciel], he moved to [Yoshino], where he discovered teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle). He currently works as a chef at [Teppan-yaki Madoi], where he endeavors to stimulate all five senses with high-quality ingredients and a live, personal experience.
小菅 国博Kunihiro Kosuge
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Hotel's
Hotel's
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Steak / Italian / French
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木田 翼Tsubasa Kida
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A man who inherits the passion of Mr. Shusaku Toba.
Mr. Kida was born in 1992 in Chiba. After attending culinary school and graduating, he worked at hotels and famous restaurants in Tokyo before becoming sous chef at sio in April 2019. In December 2019, he experienced the launch of Parlor Ohashi and then became the chef of o/sio at Marunouchi o/sio. He also launched the sukiyaki restaurant Kitsune in Nara and the destination restaurant NAGANO in Nagano. Currently, he is the executive chef of nine restaurants operated by sio Inc.
木田 翼Tsubasa Kida
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Sukiyaki Jyuniten
すき焼き 十二天
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak
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浅川 吉継Yoshitsugu Asakawa
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Mr. Asakawa wants to deliver the ingredients that professional experts have carefully chosen in their most delicious state.
He was born in 1971 in Osaka. After graduating from college, he started his culinary career at 23. Beginning at a hotel in Takaragaike, Kyoto, he gained experience as a French chef. He then moved to France in his mid-twenties, honing his skills in various restaurants for six and a half years. Returning to Japan, he opened his own restaurant and became an owner-chef. After that, he joined Sukiyaki Jyuniten with the skills and knowledge he had acquired over the years.
浅川 吉継Yoshitsugu Asakawa
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Motsunabe Heiwaya
もつ鍋 平和家
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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龍 伸浩Nobuhiro Ryu
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After many experiences, Mr. Ryu reevaluated the charms of his hometown and local food.
He was born in 1964 in Nagasaki. Initially, he worked as a chef at Roppongi's restaurant "Inakaya" for three years. After that, he went into a different industry, but after living in New York City, he rediscovered the beauty of Japanese food culture. He then returned to his hometown of Nagasaki and decided to pursue a career in the food industry again. At the age of 38, he opened Heiwaya. At first, the restaurant was well known for its Udon (noodles). Later, he changed the restaurant's business to focus on Motsunabe. He satisfies diners with its signature Motsunabe and seasonal fish.
龍 伸浩Nobuhiro Ryu
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