Mr. Takeuchi decided to become a chef because he thought hotel staff also needed culinary knowledge and skills.

He was born in 1973 in Hokkaido. After graduating from high school, he started working as a hotel staff. He decided to become a chef because he thought that the person in charge of service also needed culinary knowledge and skills. He moved to Canada and became a Teppanyaki chef at a Japanese restaurant. After serving as a sous chef, he returned to Japan and continued his studies at Sapporo Nadaman Garden. There,  he was in charge of Teppanyaki and Tempura and served as sub-chief (sous chef). In 2007, he became independent and opened Tempura Takeuchi.

Mr. Nara produces a relaxing time for precious guests.

Having worked at honda in Akasaka for 8 years, he currently serves as manager. He has the J.S.A. SAKE DIPLOMA (Japanese sake sommelier) qualification. With this qualification, he proposes sake and small dishes that go well with it. Every day, he devotes himself to providing his guests with a blissful experience.

A "Meat Master" uses various approaches to convey the deliciousness of meat.

Mr. Yamase was born in 1967 in Kumamoto. He grew up watching his parents running a ranch and started his own food wholesale company. After meeting the current owner through a mutual acquaintance, he was involved in establishing Waniku 89BAL, the predecessor of Niku Ebisu 89BAL, in 2015. Currently, he is also a chef and is active in many fields as a meat professional to spread the deliciousness of carefully selected meat from all over the country, including Kikuchi Beef, raised at his parent's ranch.

A chef who creates uncompromising dishes with a bold yet delicate sensibility. 

Mr. Kadena was born in 1981 and is a native of Okinawa. When he was in high school, he started working part time at a French restaurant in Yokohama and was awakened to the charms of cuisine. After graduating, he studied French cuisine and banquet cuisine at the Ritz-Carlton and Grand Hyatt Tokyo. As chef at Chatei, he dives headfirst into the world of modern Chinese, which is a new genre. He shows his skills every day with his delicious cuisine. With his belief in working diligently every day to make Chatei more widely known, he continues to pursue ingenious cuisine. 

Communication with guests is important.

Mr. Sasaki is particular about the beautiful presentation of his dishes and the special flavors unique to XEX. "I provide warm and friendly service and offer dishes tailored to the customer's needs, valuing conversation with the customer at the counter," he says. Many regular guests adore Mr. Sasaki and visit the restaurant several times a month.

Mr. Imamura is a chef who conveys the appeal of Sushi through Sushi seminars.

He was born in 1971 in Osaka. With his love of eating, he decided to pursue a career in the food industry. Although he initially did not like sushi, the taste of the sushi he made himself led him to the world of sushi. He actively shares the appeal of Sushi at Sushi seminars, such as lecturing guests on how to make sushi. "I devote myself to ensuring that guests can enjoy their meals with a smile," he says.

Providing an elegant dining experience with local ingredients for guests.

Mr. Kato from Miyazaki is an experienced chef who has satisfied many guests as a cook for over 20 years. He currently serves at the Japanese restaurant Saishun in APA Hotel Sendai Eki Itsutsubashi. Using local ingredients from Tohoku, including those from Miyagi Prefecture, he offers his guests an elegant dining experience.

An experienced Italian chef who has delighted people in the Ginza area.

Mr. Takahashi was born in 1982 in Tokyo. He studied hard as a chef at Italian restaurants in Tokyo, mainly in Ginza. After 5 years at SABATINI di Firenze, he gained 4 years of experience as head chef at il Cardinale Ginza Main Branch. He currently shows off his skill at il Cardinale Ginza Corridor Branch. In the corner of an office area where many people come and go, he delights guests who visit the restaurant. 

Growing up watching his father, a chef, Mr. Tomita honed his skills in the world of Japanese cuisine.

He was born in 1970 in Aichi. Spending his childhood with his father, who ran a ramen restaurant, he naturally developed an interest in cooking through that experience. He decided to become a chef like his father and trained at Ryotei Kawabun to hone his skills. Having earnestly improved his skills, he expresses his cuisine as a work of art that goes beyond just technique and puts his heart and soul into it.

There are no regrets if you do what you love, so Mr. Shoji always keeps moving forward.

Mr. Shoji was born in 1976 in the City of Otaru, Hokkaido. After graduating from high school, he worked for a company but left because he loved sushi and wanted to make it himself. After 10 years of training at a sushi restaurant in Otaru, the opportunity arose. He took over the store where his mother had worked(now the Takinami Store). He began helping out in the family business. For 5 years, he learned about selling seafood, purchasing, and insisting on fresh and delicious ingredients. Then, in July 2009, he opened the Kita no Donburiya Takinami Shokudo at the store in the same market.

Mr. Owada is creating new landscapes in Roppongi's French cuisine with charming dishes that blend the classic and modern.

Mr. Owada was born in 1988 in Chiba Prefecture. Growing up watching his father, who was a French chef, he aimed to walk the same path. After graduating high school, he went to France, where he became accustomed to the food and culture of that country. He then studied under the chef Mr. Koji Watanabe at the famous Tokyo restaurant L'ecrin Ginza. After working in several restaurants, such as Quintessence in Kitashinagawa, Marche de Jyuban in Azabu-Juban, Le Bistro, and 336ebisu in Ebisu, he currently works at RRR Kobe Beef & Wine Otemachi.

 

Mr. Iwasaki was born on January 1, 1984 in Ishikawa. After graduating from high school, he started his life as a chef at Yamashiro Onsen Ryokan in Kaga, Ishikawa. Then, he worked at the Japanese restaurant "Shibazakura" in Prince Hotel Park Tower Tokyo. During his time there, he won first place twice in the Japanese cuisine category of a cooking competition in which chefs from Prince Hotels nationwide competed for the best chefs. After working at several Japanese restaurants, he opened Kappo Ichika in July 2015. He is pursuing dishes that will surprise and impress his guests.

Mr. Takada makes the most of his experience and welcomes the guests with his time-consuming cuisine.

Mr. Takada was born in 1971 in Miyazaki. He trained in the Western-style food department of a hotel. After working at Jiyugaoka patisserie, he worked as a sous-chef at an embassy in Tokyo in Aoyama, where he learned French cuisine and cuisine from around the world. Then after serving as sous-chef at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo, he worked at Ore no French/Italian affiliate before joining his current company in October 2019. He is now working as the head chef of the culinary department of "restaurant REGINA," "Ryuduki TEPPAN," and other affiliated restaurants.

A chef who creates playful dishes while utilizing French techniques.

Mr. Watanabe was born in 1986 in Miyagi. When he was 19 years old, he met a French chef, which led him to the culinary world. He honed his skills in the kitchen of a members-only hotel and later served as a sous chef at the Michelin one-star restaurant nacree. After that, he established various restaurants, including a wine bar and a restaurant specializing in curry, and opened arkua in January 2022.

Mr. Nomura is a passionate chef who continues to explore so that his guests can say "delicious."

He was born in 1970 in Fukuoka. In high school, a part-time job at a coffee shop sparked his interest in the culinary world, and he entered a culinary school. Later, he entered the current hotel. He has continued honing his Western cuisine skills in restaurants and the wedding hall. While gaining extensive experience, he encountered teppanyaki and was delighted to be able to directly feel the reactions of customers right in front of his eyes. Now, he is pursuing a new style of teppanyaki to take it to the next level. The chef's insatiable challenge will continue in the future.

A young chef leading a new style of oden restaurant.

Mr. Kobayashi was born in 2002 in Fujimino-shi, Saitama. He graduated from culinary school and honed his skills through experiences in Italian and Japanese cuisine. Since February 2024, he has been the chef at Toyosu Kinpura, bringing vitality to the restaurant. With a desire to offer oden to visitors from overseas as well, he welcomes guests with meticulous preparation every day. His sincerity shines through in both the dishes he serves and his approach to customer service. He welcomes guests every day with careful preparation as he wants "visitors from overseas to enjoy Oden as widely as possible." His sincerity shines through in both the dishes he serves and his approach to customer service. This young chef's honesty is reflected in the cooking he serves and the service he provides to customers.

A budding talent that began with an obsession with the charms of yakitori (grilled chicken) at the famous Birdland.

Chef Imai was born in 1973 in Saitama Prefecture. In his 20's, he worked various odd jobs while he pursued a career as a rock musician. He started working at a high end Japanese restaurant at age 27 with the hope of being a cook, but was dissatisfied with the restaurant he chose for its high salary. Eventually, at age 29, with the thought of joining a restaurant he would personally like to eat at, he started working at the famous Birdland in Ginza. There, he was fascinated by the complexity of yakitori and immersed himself in that world. Following a stint at the Birdland in Kita-Senju, he opened Yakitori Imai in 2006.

Trained at a Michelin-starred restaurant, Mr. Nakagawa returned to his hometown, Fukuoka, fully prepared.

He was born in 1994 in Fukuoka. Since elementary school, he dreamed of working in the culinary world. In 2015, he began his career as a chef in Ginza, Tokyo, where he trained at the Michelin 3-star French restaurant Quintessence. After his apprenticeship, he moved to l'equateur. In 2023, he was appointed head chef at Equateur Plus. He then moved to the French restaurant illimité, which opened in June 2024, where he is currently the head chef.