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Ningyocho Imahan
人形町 今半
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Steak
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松尾 裕二Yuji Matsuo
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He offers exquisite dishes to color the special moments of the guests.
He was born in 1977 in Fukuoka prefecture. In his teens, he entered the cooking field to be a chef and learned the techniques for giving service to the guests at [Ningyocho Imahan]. Currently, he is actively working as the master chef at the KOOTEN branch in JR HAKATA AMU PLAZA. This restaurant is popular not only for business purposes but also for special occasions such as family anniversaries and dates. He offers special moments to the guests with elegant, exquisite dishes using seasonal ingredients.
松尾 裕二Yuji Matsuo
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SAYS FARM
SAYS FARM
- Himi, Toyama
- Italian,Italian/French / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / French / Cake
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渡邉 隆二Ryuji Watanabe
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Entered the cooking field at the age of 25.
After working at popular restaurants in Ginza and Shibuya, he accumulated further training at a restaurant in Napa Valley, California, USA and a restaurant with the stars in Helsinki, Finland. Then he encountered [SAYS FARM] that sticks to using local ingredients to combine and arrange, and became their head chef in 2016. Currently he is serving Italian-based dishes, but created using his own sensibility.
渡邉 隆二Ryuji Watanabe
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Kyoto Senmaru Shakariki murasaki
京都千丸 しゃかりき murasaki
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Tsukemen (noodles served separately from dip soup)
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梶 充秀Mitsuhide Kaji
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Quitting the company job is a turning point in his life.
He was born in 1970 in Kyoto. He left the job where he's worked at for 10 years, to challenge something new, and decided to go to Tokyo at the age of 30. He suddenly ran into a ramen shop that he happened to see on a magazine, and started training from zero. At the ramen shop, he was impressed by the chef whom he looked up to, and decided to be a ramen chef himself. After coming back to his home town, he joined early time [Shakariki], then got involved in opening the Kyoto Tower branch.
梶 充秀Mitsuhide Kaji
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Ichifuku Makurazaki no Ajidokoro
一福 枕崎の味処
- Ibusuki/Makurazaki, Kagoshima
- Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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井上 常大Jodai Inoue
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He is the second generation preserving 60 years of traditional flavors
[Ichifuku - Makurazaki no Ajidokoro] was set up by Mr. Inoue's parents. Thanks to the support of their many customers, the restaurant has stayed open for 60 years. Mr. Inoue decided to become a chef in order to take over the restaurant. He works hard to preserve traditional flavors but also to generate new ideas for dishes.
井上 常大Jodai Inoue
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SZECHWAN RESTAURANT
四川飯店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Szechuan,Chinese / General / Chahan (fried rice) / Szechuan
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菅 浩憲Hironori Kan
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He hands down the traditional taste to the next generation.
He was born in 1962 in Ehime prefecture. After graduating from a culinary school, he entered [SZECHWAN RESTAURANT] in 1981. He started working at the Hiroshima branch, then accumulated training in other branches as well. In 1993, he became the master chef at the Kokura branch when it opened. He was also involved in opening the Matsuyama, Takamatsu, and also with the current Hakata branch in 2011.
菅 浩憲Hironori Kan
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Sushi Daimon
鮨 大門
- Uozu/Kurobe, Toyama
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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大門 太郎Taro Daimon
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He was fascinated with the master chef of a sushi shop he visited in his childhood days.
He is from Toyama prefecture. Being fascinated with the master chef of the sushi shop he was taken to by his father, he started working part time at a sushi shop when he was a high school student, then accumulated training at Japanese restaurants. At the age of 22, he moved to Otaru city in Hokkaido and visited sushi restaurants without appointments to ask to let him work. During his 4 year training at a sushi shop in Otaru, far away from his home town, his thoughts towards sushi and his hometown changed. In 2012, he opened [Sushi Daimon] in Toyama, to serve sushi that can be made only in Toyama.
大門 太郎Taro Daimon
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Yakiniku MOMOTARO
焼肉 もも太郎
- Asahikawa, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)
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大井 宏之Hiroyuki Oi
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Mr. Oi is a cook with integrity who always works carefully as well as speedy service.
He was born in 1969 in Hokkaido. After graduating from junior high school, he trained for five years at a long-established sushi restaurant and two years at a local restaurant before helping his father open a yakiniku restaurant. In 2002, he opened Yakiniku MOMOTARO at the current location. While striving for speedy service, he spares no effort in preparing the meat properly for serving. He is always eager to ensure customers leave the restaurant satisfied with their visit.
大井 宏之Hiroyuki Oi
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Teshigoto Zefu
てしごと是歩
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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菊田 正見Masami Kikuta
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A genuine cook who prepares each ingredient in a way that brings out its best qualities
Born in 1972 in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. Liked cooking from a young age, and entered into the world of professional cooking with a passion to continue this as his life's work. He is working hard not to forget his ambition to improve, and working daily at [Teshigoto Zefu].
菊田 正見Masami Kikuta
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Tapioca Belize
タピオカベリーズ
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Crepe / Ice Cream / Others
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藤野 さくらSakura Fujino
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Wishing to offer [a happy moment] to the guests!
She was born in 1995 in Kyoto. She has worked at a ramen (Chinese noodle) shop, café, and in the entertainment field since she was 16 years old and learned fundamental cooking skills and serving guests. At the age of 18, she encountered [Tapioca Belize] and was fascinated with its beautiful decoration, serving sweets to the guests, and engaging with shop staff and guests. Currently, she is working as the manager and a chef with a passion, enjoying offering [a happy moment] to the guests.
藤野 さくらSakura Fujino
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Steak House Kitchen Hida
ステーキハウス キッチン飛騨
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak
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河本 敏久Toshihisa Kawamoto
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The chef wants to spread the tasty local ingredients of Takayama including their Hida beef.
Born in Yokohama in September 1959. He went to a cooking school as he was interested in cooking. After finishing the school, he went to the southern part of France and learned cooking in an open atmosphere. After coming back to Japan and accumulating experiences as a head chef of western cuisine at a hotel, he started to work at [Kitchen Hida]. They have various guests in Takayama, a popular sightseeing place. He wants them to enjoy the local foods including the delicious Hida beef. Wishing that his guests love the taste of Hida as well as the wonderful nature there, he serves dish respecting the true taste of the meet.
河本 敏久Toshihisa Kawamoto
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Yakiniku Ichiro
焼肉 一路
- Otsuki/Tsuru/Uenohara, Yamanashi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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長田 晃一Terukazu Osada
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He hopes that customers will love his food and choose to come back again
Born in July 1964 in Yamanashi prefecture, he attended culinary college in Tokyo after graduating from high school. In the evenings, he trained at a yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant. He took over the running of the yakiniku restaurant established by his gourmand father. As well as taking the standard diligent approach to hygiene, he is also extremely particular about his suppliers. He investigates a number of different wholesale stores, so that he is able to serve the safest and most delicious meat. He hopes that customers will love his food and choose to come back again.
長田 晃一Terukazu Osada
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Teuchi Udon Kotobukian
手打うどん 寿庵
- Saitama City, Saitama
- Udon (noodles),Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Donburi (rice bowl)
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蓮見 壽Hisashi Hasumi
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A famous "udon critic" who became the owner of his own handmade udon restaurant.
Born on November 7th, 1952 in Saitama prefecture. As a boy, he "disliked" the udon made from dry noodles that was served at his home, and grew up to be a "udon critic." He was quite impressed after trying a package of "homemade wheat flour for udon" at the supermarket, and became addicting to making his own udon noodles. With over 10 years of udon critique under his belt, he was then able to not only converse with udon chefs he met in his travels as a customer, but as a fellow chef, enabling him to polish both his skills and tongue at the same time. Finally, he opened his own udon noodle restaurant in 2012.
蓮見 壽Hisashi Hasumi
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Yakiniku Sawagi
焼肉さわぎ
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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滝澤 清成Kiyonari Takizawa
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Praise from the owner of Yakiniku Sawagi for a sincere work ethic led to becoming a chef
Mr. Takizawa was born in Aichi Prefecture on April 13th, 1981. While working at his former job in the amusement park industry, his sincere approach to his work and amazing customer service caught the attention of the future owner of Yakiniku Sawagi, and when restaurant opened, he was scouted as a chef. He works tirelessly every day on everything from assessing inventory to setting up, to managing how customers are served. He says, [We procure fresh meat daily so we can serve our customers delicious offal without any foul smell.]
滝澤 清成Kiyonari Takizawa
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CANTINA Elboraccho
カンティーナ エルボラーチョ
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Mexican/Central American / International/Fusion
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岸川 達也Tatsuya Kishikawa
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He wants to offer a space for everyone to enjoy a cheerful moment.
He was born in Fukuoka prefecture. After actively working as a staff at an izakaya (Japanese pub) for 10 years, he entered [CANTINA Elborracho]. It is a lively and enjoyable Mexican pub produced on the 10th floor of [KOOTEN] in JR HAKATA AMU PLAZA. It offers a space where everyone can cheerfully enjoy with friends, with glasses and bottles in their hands.
岸川 達也Tatsuya Kishikawa
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Ristorante La Tenda Rossa
ristorante la Tenda Rossa
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Pasta / Pizza
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西沢 健三NISHIZAWA KENZO
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The depth and charm of the local culture he learned in Tuscany
He was born in Kanagawa prefecture in 1974. When he was young, he loved to eat, and began working part-time at a restaurant when he was 16. When he was 20, he started working at an Italian restaurant in Kohoku ward, and officially started his career. When he was 24, he went to Italy, and trained there for four years focusing on Tuscany. After returning to Japan, he took on the role of a chef in an affiliated restaurant in Nishi-Azabu, "VINO DELLA PACE". He became the head chef of "ristorante la Tenda Rossa" when he was 29. Eleven years later, he has now grown into the best Italian chef in Yokohama, according to many people.
西沢 健三NISHIZAWA KENZO
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Kappo Ryokan Shimizu
割烹旅館 志みず
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Auberge,Other / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Local Sake
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高島 一彰TAKASHIMA KAZUAKI
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A longing from childhood for Japanese cuisine and a will to continue his family's culinary hotel.
Born June 4, 1971, from Ieshima, Himeji, Hyogo, his family managed a culinary hotel, and he grew up immersed in a culture of cuisine. Before he realised it himself, he too had become a chef and made the decision to continue the family business. With continued practice and training, he now spends his days exercising his skills at Kappo Ryokan Shimizu. The seafood here, alive with the freshness of only the finest ingredients that he selects himself, has a considerable reputation not just among local regulars, but also tourists who come visiting from afar.
高島 一彰TAKASHIMA KAZUAKI
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Cave Yunoki
カーヴ・ユノキ
- Toyama City, Toyama
- French,Italian/French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / French
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柚木 栄樹Eiju Yunoki
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He is exclusively in French cuisine, to spread the local food culture of Toyama.
After learning about French cuisine for approximately 3 years in Toyama prefecture, he worked at the French restaurant [Shido] in Omotesando, Tokyo for 3 years. Then he actively worked as a chef at an ANA hotel for 6 years, then as the master chef there for 8 more years. At the age of 36, he took part in a French cuisine contest [FFCC] to compete in the total ability of modern and classic French cooking skills, using basic French cooking techniques to create modern style French, and won the second place. In 2009, he started working as a chef at the current [Cave Yunoki] to transmit the local food culture of Toyama.
柚木 栄樹Eiju Yunoki
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Gihan Hajimedo
魏飯吉堂
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Chinese,Chinese / General
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魏 禧之Yoshiyuki Gi
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He was brought up with Chinese cuisine.
He was born in 1958 in Kanagawa prefecture. He started working in the kitchen of [Min Yan] run by his parents in Yokohama Chinatown at the age of 11. After working at a renowned Chinese restaurants in Japan, he went to China at the age of 18 and became a special-grade licensed cook. When returning to Japan, he worked at [Manchinro] in Yokohama Chinatown and became the general manager there. Now he often appears on various medias as a famous Chinese chef.
魏 禧之Yoshiyuki Gi
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Sha Tom Yum Kung Pochana
シャー・トムヤムクン・ポーチャナー
- Ueno, Tokyo
- Thai/Vietnamese,Other Asian / Thai / Asian Creative Cuisine / Thai Curry
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チャイ・ナ・ライChai Na Rai
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A chef who loves his homeland of Thailand above all else
Born in Lopburi, Thailand, Mr. Chai Na Rai came to Japan after training at a hotel in Thailand. In Japan, he worked as a chef at the predecessor to [Sha Tom Yum Kung Pochana] in Ueno-Hirokoji. He is skilled in making a wide variety of regional Thai dishes that range from the north of Thailand to the south. With a bright and friendly personality, he has many fans and says, [it makes me happy when I get customers to like Thailand or Thai cuisine.] He also cheerfully provides dishes that are not on the menu if a customer orders it.
チャイ・ナ・ライChai Na Rai
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LOBOS Ginza
LOBOS 銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / General / Spanish / Italian
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野口 元気NOGUCHI GENKI
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We only want to make you happy. Seeing our customers smile is the greatest honor.
He was born in 1986 in Tokyo. He wanted to become a chef for as long as he can remember. Since he was 10 years old, he has cooked for family and friends, hoping only for smiles from those that try his food. He started working in an Italian restaurant at the age of 20, but wanting to learn the basics of cooking and holding a versatile outlook on the industry, he changed to a blowfish restaurant. He joined Lobos in 2010 and started working at their Ginza location. Holding to his motto of cooking to make people smile, he diligently studies day and night.
野口 元気NOGUCHI GENKI
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