101 - 120 of 1837 chefs
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SAI. teppan Tenjinbashi
SAI．teppan天神橋
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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坂口 美代子Miyoko Sakaguchi
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Facing the ingredients before her, Ms. Sakaguchi works hard every day to grow further.
She was born in 1994 in Hyogo. She was interested in cooking from a young age and enjoyed making food by herself. That interest naturally grew, and she went on to culinary school. After graduation, she entered a workplace primarily specializing in Western cuisine, where she was exposed to various techniques such as charcoal grilling, wood-fired grilling, and oven cooking. After that, she joined SAI.teppan Tenjinbashi and was motivated to hone her skills in a new environment.
坂口 美代子Miyoko Sakaguchi
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Irifune Ito-ekimae Branch
入船伊東駅前店
- Ito/Shimoda, Shizuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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金井 克彦Katsuhiko Kanai
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Pursuing sushi for 30 years.
Mr. Kanai was born in 1970 in Chiba. He trained for four years at a sushi restaurant in Aomori Prefecture and two years at a sushi restaurant in Miyagi Prefecture. Then, he entered his current restaurant, Irifune. As a sushi chef at the branch for 19 years, he has served delicious fish daily.
金井 克彦Katsuhiko Kanai
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Steak & Wine ChevalRouge
ステーキ＆ワイン シュバルージュ
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / General / Steak
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高尾 隆之Takayuki Takao
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Mr. Takao is a Teppanyaki master who enchants diners with delicious flavors that resonate with the senses, lingering aftertaste, and warm hospitality.
He was born in 1968 in Okayama. He is a head chef at ChevalRouge. Starting his career at Grill Loa, a Western-style restaurant in Osaka, he also gained experience at teppanyaki restaurants in Dojima Hotel and Ritz-Carlton, Osaka. During that time, he realized "the happiness of making food in front of customers and being able to share the moment when they eat it and share their impressions," and he has devoted himself to teppanyaki as his life as a chef. Since founding the current restaurant in 2004, he has been showing his skills and contributing to its growth into a famous restaurant in Kitashinchi. The warm hospitality that reflects a sincere personality is also popular. His warm hospitality, which reflects his sincere personality, is well-received.
高尾 隆之Takayuki Takao
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Yakiniku Izakaya 871
焼肉居酒屋871。
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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白須 香織Kaori Shirasu
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Ms. Shirasu is happy to see the guests' smiles and hear them say the food was delicious.
She was born in 1977 in Yamanashi. She was motivated to enter the food and beverage industry by seeing the guests' smiles and hearing them say the food was delicious. After working in izakayas and other dining establishments, she now works at Yakiniku Izakaya 871, which opened in July 2024.
白須 香織Kaori Shirasu
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Steak House Kanai Odawara-ekimae Branch
ステーキハウス金井小田原駅前店
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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金井百香Momoko Kanai
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Ms. Kanai came across delicious local beef.
She trained and experienced in service and cooking for eight years at Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen branch in Ito, Shizuoka. Having studied teppanyaki and Western cuisine, she is currently working at Steak House Kanai Odawara Ekimae branch.
金井百香Momoko Kanai
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Somenya Ito Kabukicho Main Branch
素麺屋 糸 歌舞伎町本店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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With abundant experience and passion, Mr. Araki is fully committed to the study of cooking.
He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Since childhood, he developed a love for both eating and cooking while being exposed to his mother's delicious dishes. During his university years, he spent four years in an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) kitchen. After graduation, he joined an udon specialty restaurant, where he worked for 23 years as a manager and supervisor. In 2020, he moved to an izakaya to study fish and Japanese sake. Later, he joined Ito and played a key role in launching their fish dishes. The following year, he took charge of fish dishes and Japanese sake, contributing to planning new menus and course offerings.
荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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Matoi Ginza
まとい銀座
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Steak / Wine
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的場 圭司Keiji Matoba
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Mr. Matoba offers a blissful plate combining carefully selected Japanese wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients from the mountains and the sea.
Mr. Matoba was born 1997 in Wakayama. Impressed by the differences between Western and Japanese culinary culture when Mr. Matoba studied abroad in New York in his late teens, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine to popularize Japanese food overseas. After working at the Ritz-Carlton in Osaka and Hotel Okura in Tokyo, he was transferred to the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam at 30. Since then, he has worked in 17 countries, including Singapore and Switzerland, including launches and events. Finally, he served as an executive chef at AMAN Resorts.
的場 圭司Keiji Matoba
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Yakiniku Densetsu Baribari
焼肉伝説バリバリ
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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鈴木 進平Shinpei Suzuki
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Mr. Suzuki brings out the best in Yakiniku with the skill and finesse of Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1987 in Aichi. Starting with a part-time job as a student, he has developed a career in the food and beverage industry. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he gained experience and honed his skills in the Japanese food industry, working in Japanese restaurants. Later, as an old acquaintance of the owner, he joined Yakiniku Densetsu Baribari. He is now taking on new challenges while still utilizing his experience.
鈴木 進平Shinpei Suzuki
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Wine Lounge & Restaurant Cepages
Wine Lounge & Restaurant Cepages
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Whisky
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Yakiniku Yoisho
やきにく 宵緒
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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松原 英多Eita Matsubara
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Mr. Matsubara contributes to improving the restaurant by utilizing his experience and trying his best.
He was born in 1997 in Nagano. At first, he was attracted to the restaurant's atmosphere when he was involved in Yakiniku Yoisho as a part-time staff. After that, he continued working as a part-time worker, but he sympathized with how the owner and the restaurant were and decided to work in earnest as a full-time employee. As he gained experience, he deepened his knowledge of restaurant management and cooking. He is now the manager of the restaurant.
松原 英多Eita Matsubara
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Shabu Shabu Ogami
しゃぶしゃぶ 尾がみ
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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小栗 浩輔Kosuke Oguri
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Mr. Oguri offers shabu-shabu that respects "Japaneseness," which he has perfected through his efforts.
He was born in 1980 in Shizuoka. At 27, he started his career in the food industry and studied at restaurants in Tokyo. He had experienced at Kissho, Shabu-gen, Shabu-shabu Yamawarau. He has been working as a restaurant manager and a sommelier. At Ogami, he currently offers shabu-shabu that respects "Japaneseness," such as using seasonal ingredients from his experience in Japanese cuisine and shabu-shabu.
小栗 浩輔Kosuke Oguri
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BAR SMOKED Kotobuki Ibushi Kobo
バルスモーク寿燻工房
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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蒲池 修Osamu Kamachi
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Mr. Kamachi has honed his skills at famous restaurants in various regions and delivers original smoked dishes.
He was born in 1968 in Fukuoka. Started his career as a chef in Fukuoka and moved to France at 25. He has trained at renowned restaurants, including a three-star Michelin restaurant and a Japanese restaurant in New York City, USA. After returning to Japan, he worked as a saucier at Kawasaki Nikko Hotel and as a chef at restaurants in Ginza and Tsukishima. In 2019, he opened his own restaurant, BAR SMOKED Kotobuki Ibushi Kobo and continues to make Japanese-style dishes using French skills and fresh ingredients.
蒲池 修Osamu Kamachi
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Mawaranaisushi Hokuriku Gappa
廻らない寿司 北陸がっぱ
- Kawasaki, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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西村 俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura
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Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces.
Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces. Offering mawaranai sushi (not conveyor belt sushi), he enchants his guests with his delicate technique and passion. He provides heartwarming moments with careful attention to ingredients and hospitality.
西村 俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura
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Nihonryori Mochizuki
日本料理もちづき
- Oshiage, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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内海 圭史Keiji Utsumi
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Mr. Utsumi changes Japan's four seasons into cuisine, pleasing everyone's eyes and taste buds.
He was born in 1970 in Ehime. From childhood, he was exposed to the bounty of fresh seafood and crops, and his aspirations naturally led him to the culinary world. Enthralled by the fascination and depth of Japanese cuisine, he dedicated himself to honing his skills at famous restaurants in Ginza, Asakusa, Kanda, and other areas. In addition to his stoic attitude, he developed a charisma that involved others and became a chef in his 30s. Headhunted by Nihonryori Mochizuki in 2016, he has been working as a general chef since then. He also serves as a consultant to the entire group.
内海 圭史Keiji Utsumi
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SUSHI-FUMI
鮨 ふみ
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya
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Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.
He was born in 1977 in Osaka. After graduating from culinary school, he started his training as a sushi chef at the long-established Fukukizushi Nihonbashi Main Branch in Osaka. For eight years, he studied the meticulous handcrafting of Edomae-zushi at this restaurant, which originated in Yanagibashi, Tokyo. He then studied at Sushi Noguchi in Kitashinchi and opened his restaurant, SUSHI-FUMI, in Fukushima in the fall of 2015. His meticulous and time-consuming work conveys the authentic taste and spirit of Edomae sushi. As a sake connoisseur, he has a reputation for selecting sake brands and his ability to heat sake at the right time.
平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya
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Sushi Ogido
鮨おぎ堂
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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荻堂 胤志Tsugushi Ogido
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Dedicated to sushi and Japanese cuisine. Presenting the finest sushi and seasonal cuisine with masterful skill and refined elegance.
Mr. Tsugushi Ogido, born in 1974 in Okinawa, is the owner of Sushi Ogido. With a passion for culinary arts from an early age, he honed his skills in his hometown before moving to Osaka at age 20 to pursue his dreams. In 2008, he opened his first sushi restaurant in Kitashinchi, marking his independence. In 2016, he relocated and reopened the restaurant to its current place. It is a dining space with a beautiful cypress counter where the finest nigiri and seasonal dishes are prepared with care, such as aging, and presented with chic gestures. His warm hospitality is also well-received.
荻堂 胤志Tsugushi Ogido
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Nihonbashi Tamai Main Branch
日本橋 玉ゐ 本店
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sake
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丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama
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Started his career in the F&B industry as a teenager.
Mr. Maruyama has been training in a sushi restaurant since his teens and has experience with a wide range of fish. Among them, the conger eel is a delicate fish whose quality varies dramatically depending on how it is handled. He is proud of his restaurant's devotion to quality, which he believes customers will see once they sample their meals. He feels that Japan's traditional eating culture is based on an attitude of hospitality. His ambition is to consistently utilize the skills and knowledge he has acquired, with the goal of bringing delight to his customers.
丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama
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Sushi Mahoroba
寿司まほろば
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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村上 勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami
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Master of sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. Renowned for expert sushi making and refined hospitality.
Mr. Murakami was born in 1961 in Shiga and is the head chef of Sushi Mahoroba. He began his culinary career at a Japanese restaurant in Shiga, where he honed his skills in Japanese cuisine before moving on to sushi. Following his studies at sushi restaurants in Shiga, Kyoto, and Tokyo, he learned the techniques and taste of Edo-mae sushi at a famous sushi restaurant in Tokyo. Then, he moved to Osaka, the capital of food, and worked at a sushi restaurant in the Minami district. Recognized for his talent, he assumed his current position when the restaurant opened in September 2023. He serves guests from Japan and abroad with his experience and skill regarding ingredients from various regions of Japan, as well as his friendly and warm hospitality.
村上 勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami
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Miyakami
みやかみ
- Asamashita, Kanagawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami
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Mr. Miyakami is a professional who has inherited the DNA of chefs and has been trained exclusively in Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1979 in Kanagawa in 1979. Born to parents who owned a restaurant, he aspired to be a chef from an early age. Because the restaurant was located in a market, he grew up surrounded by quality ingredients and naturally developed the ability to judge them. After graduating from Hattori Nutrition College, he became certified as a dietitian and sommelier. He joined Tokyo Kitcho, where he had worked part-time since he was a student and continued training for about 13 years. Then, in 2007, he became independent and opened Miyakami.
宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami
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Hareya Bettei
はれや 別邸
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab / Sake
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寺田 竜之進Ryunoshin Terada
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Carefully prepared fresh seafood from Hokuriku, recreated in Kitashinchi.
Mr. Terada was born in Fukuoka prefecture and has honed his craft in many places. He has experience as an apprentice to a famous chef. His severe and honest personality is the foundation of his career. He carefully makes tofu by hand, takes great care in selecting seasonings, and spends extra effort on miso and soy sauce, all to create original flavors that can only be tasted at his restaurant. He handles the finest seafood from the seas of Hokuriku with expert skills to recreate the flavors of Fukui in Kitashinchi. He serves food tailored to diners' preferences upon request.
寺田 竜之進Ryunoshin Terada
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