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Yakitori only Restaurant Sakuraya
焼鳥専門店さくら屋
- Miki/Ono, Hyogo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Chicken / Nabe (hot pot) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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竹内 浩司TAKEUCHI KOJI
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Our local chef takes pride in seeing not only his restaurant but the people of the area flourish
Born in 1975, a native of Kato city in Hyogo prefecture. A part-time job as a dishwasher gave him his start in the industry, and by the age of 18 he aspired to become a chef. While training up his skills at Japanese and pub cuisine, he also built up experience as a skilled manager and staff supervisor. Although by that point he was able to compete with the best of chefs, he decided to move back to Hyogo and open his own restaurant. As of August 2013 he became our head chef here at Restaurant Sakuraya.
竹内 浩司TAKEUCHI KOJI
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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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Shiogama Shirahata
塩竈 しらはた
- Sendai Station West Exit, Miyagi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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鈴木 直哉Naoya Suzuki
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He liked fish cuisine very much.
He was born in 1984 in Miyagi prefecture. He decided to be a chef as he liked fish cuisine very much. Though he worked in a different field once, he decided to start training as a Japanese chef when he got married, in order to succeed the restaurant run by his family. He has learned everything about cooking at [Shiogama Shirahata]. Currently, he selects ingredients and develops the menu as well, to serve fresh and tasty fish dishes without compromise to his guests.
鈴木 直哉Naoya Suzuki
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OYSTER & WINE VINOBLE
OYSTER & WINE VINOBLE
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Oyster Bar,Dining bar / Wine
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濱岡 靖示Yasushi Hamaoka
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A chef and wine expert who captivates people with extensive knowledge.
Mr. Hamaoka is a chef at VINOBLE and a wine expert certified as a senior sommelier by the Japan Sommelier Association. In his previous job, he was involved with wine and was knighted as a "Chevalier" and "Commandeur du Bon Temps" in France for his achievements in wine promotion. With the knowledge and recognition from the country of wine, he skillfully pairs wines with dishes, allowing guests to enjoy the deliciousness of wine and its perfect pairing with food.
濱岡 靖示Yasushi Hamaoka
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Hidagyu Ittoya Bakuro Ichidai Nagoya
飛騨牛一頭家 馬喰一代 名古屋
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Gyutan (beef tongue) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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平手 徳積Tokutsumi Hirate
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Impressed with his boss's passion, he changed his specialty to Japanese BBQ.
He was born on September 26, 1973 in Aichi prefecture. Though he was an Italian chef, he decided to change his field into Japanese BBQ after being fascinated with the charms of Hida Beef and its producers, and the passion of Mr. Fukao, the president of the restaurant. His new goal is to be like Mr. Hirao who keeps studying with a sincere attitude for further improvement. In 2008, he started working at [Hidagyu Ittoya Bakuro Ichidai Nagoya], and is currently working as the master chef there while working actively to create new menus to innovate the restaurant.
平手 徳積Tokutsumi Hirate
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Hamakko Yokomachi
浜っ子よこまち
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Seafood
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桑原 秀浩Hidehiro Kuwabara
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Mr. Kuwabara is a Japanese cuisine chef who pays strict attention to ingredient selection.
He was born in 1980 in Yamanashi. Grew up watching the back of his father, a chef. After training at a Japanese restaurant and a fugu restaurant, hoping to share the Japanese culture and the taste of Japanese ingredients, he joined his father's restaurant, Hamakko Yokomachi. As the second generation, he has renovated and developed the restaurant into a place where people can enjoy both Japanese and Western food. Every day, he continues his efforts to provide the best dishes to his guests by sourcing only the finest ingredients and preparing them with care. "Service, space, and utensils are all a part of the cuisine," he says.
桑原 秀浩Hidehiro Kuwabara
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Sumibi Kushiyaki Ando
炭火串焼き あんど
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Chicken / Duck / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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峰 やすのぶYasunobu Mine
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A chef with a long career at French restaurants. Mr. Mine's strength is showing the appeal of various ingredients.
Mr. Mine works as a chef atSumibi Kushiyaki Ando. He has had a long career as a chef, mainly focused on French restaurants in Tokyo. While he primarily focuses on French food, he is also well-versed in Italian and other cuisines. He is not bound by food genre, and his strength shows the appeal of various ingredients.
峰 やすのぶYasunobu Mine
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restaurant Artisan
restaurant Artisan（レストラン アルティザン）
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Cocktail
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佐藤 剛Tsuyoshi Sato
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Mr. Tsuyoshi Sato offers addictive savory dishes with a strong impact.
He was born in 1972 in Niigata prefecture. After working part time at a steak house, he entered [Atsugi Royal Park Hotel]. In his 4th winter there, he was fascinated with the high-quality cuisine and speediness of Phillipe Batton who was visiting Japan for a hotel fair. Then he trained at a renowned French restaurant in Japan, and went to France. After returning to Japan, he opened [restaurant Artisan] in 2000 in Naha city. In 2007, he closed the restaurant to go to Tokyo. In 2018, he reopened the restaurant in Nihon-odori, Yokohama.
佐藤 剛Tsuyoshi Sato
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Bar Espanol LA BODEGA
バル エスパニョール ラ・ボデガ
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / General / Spanish / Mediterranean
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外山 海人Kaito Toyama
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The chef who learned recipes from various countries shows his skillful techniques, while bringing out the original taste of each ingredient.
He was born in 1978 in Nara prefecture. After graduating from a culinary school, he actively worked at an Italian restaurant in his hometown, and helped the chef working there to be able to go independent and open a new restaurant. He also helped a Sri Lankan restaurant, as its owner interacted with the owner of his restaurant, and experienced working as the manager of a cafe. When he entered the current company, he learned various kinds of cuisines from all over the world, and know-hows from various genres. Currently, he offers dishes created with recipes from the coastal area of Spain, while bringing out the original savory taste of high-quality fresh seafood, mainly from Hakata.
外山 海人Kaito Toyama
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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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Bisai Dining Yuda
美彩ダイニング 湯田
- Matsushima, Miyagi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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吉成 佑太YOSHINARI YUTA
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A chef who devotes his days to making people happy through cooking.
He was born in Miyagi Prefecture in 1987, Chef Yoshinari loved to stand in the kitchen with his mother when he was young. He set his sights on becoming a chef from his ambition to learn a variety of cooking and a desire to make people happy through cooking. After attending the Ecole d'Art Culinaire de Miyagi and obtaining his culinary license, he trained in French cuisine at a Sendai hotel. As a chef at Bisai Dining Yuda, he is attentive to beautiful presentation, and he displays his skills in a variety of dishes including pasta, which is popular with the ladies.
吉成 佑太YOSHINARI YUTA
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Kirakutei
喜楽亭
- Kyotogosho/Nishijin, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General / Donburi (rice bowl)
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中川 宏一NAKAGAWA KOICHI
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A part-time job in a restaurant was the inspiration that led him down the path to becoming a chef.
After working part time at a restaurant, Koichi became interested in the culinary world, and went on to work at Morita-ya in an Isetan department store in Kyoto. After that, he worked for 5 years at the French Kaiseki restaurant Seiyo Kappou Ida, which brings us to the present day. He now spends every day exploring new ways to bring out the best flavour of local Kyoto ingredients.
中川 宏一NAKAGAWA KOICHI
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Japanese Restaurant Ryo
Japanese Restaurant りょう
- Miyazaki City, Miyazaki
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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吉岡 良祐Ryosuke Yoshioka
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He wrote that his dream was [to be a chef] in a graduation essay.
He was born in 1979 in Miyazaki prefecture. He liked cooking since he was small, and he wrote that his dream was [to be a chef] in a graduation essay. He was showing his aptitude as a chef by going to a cooking school and cooking for his family, etc. He started training at the age of 15, then actively worked at various restaurants including [Nadaman] in Osaka and [Phoenix Resort]. In April 2014, he opened [Japanese Restaurant Ryo] where guests can casually enjoy Japanese cuisine.
吉岡 良祐Ryosuke Yoshioka
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YAKINIKU CHAMPION JR HAKATA CITY STORE
焼肉チャンピオン JR博多シティ店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Horumon (offal meat) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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山口 祐樹Yuki Yamaguchi
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He believes that guests can appreciate and enjoy more by the more profound understanding of the meat.
He was born in 1976 in Fukuoka prefecture. After graduating from a vocational school, he started his career as a chef at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Kyoto city. After returning to Fukuoka, he actively worked as a chef at a Japanese restaurant, then entered [YAKINIKU CHAMPION JR HAKATA CITY STORE], where he currently works as a chef. Since the restaurant offers various rare cuts, he makes efforts to give the guests detailed explanations of each cut and how to enjoy its savory taste, so that the guests can acquire a more profound knowledge of meat and enjoy their meal even more.
山口 祐樹Yuki Yamaguchi
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Soshu Torigin Shimosoga Branch
相州 鳥ぎん 下曽我店
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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児玉 久Hisashi Kodama
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His love of cooking led to him becoming a chef and he now serves delicious yakitori (skewered and grilled chicken)
He was born in Akita Prefecture in August 1960. As he had always loved cooking, he gravitated naturally toward a culinary career. Capable of making food delicious through his own intuition, he was attracted to yakitori for its simplicity and depth, and he faithfully trains daily to make his yakitori ever more delicious. By being conscious of, not only the food, but also of customer service and customer comfort, he manages the restaurant with an attentiveness unique to veteran chefs.
児玉 久Hisashi Kodama
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Sakana Ryouri Senmonten Totoichi
魚料理専門店 魚魚一
- Hamamatsu Station, Shizuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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仲村 健太郎Kentaro Nakamura
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Once in a lifetime-the interesting things he learnt through meeting his customers!!
The reason chef Nakamura chose a job involved with food was his part time job as a student at age 16. It started after he experienced praise and delight from his customers after he served them cuisine he had prepared himself for the first time.
仲村 健太郎Kentaro Nakamura
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Torisei Shijo Kiyamachi Branch
鳥せゑ 四条木屋町店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Nabe (hot pot)
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川端 清則Kiyonori Kawabata
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This reliable restaurant head continues to hone his skills seriously and is good at cooking and hall management.
Mr. Kawabata was born in 1964 in Nagasaki. Because he liked making food, naturally, he entered the world of dining. He has continued to hone his skills for nearly 40 years at Torisei, where he began his long career as a chef. It has been around 30 years since he transferred to Torisei Shijo Kiyamachi Branch. He is their longest-serving member and works hard as a dependable restaurant manager. He is skilled as a chef, also in hall management, and works hard with his bright and serious staff to create a lively restaurant.
川端 清則Kiyonori Kawabata
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Trattoria BiCOLORE Yokohama
Trattoria BiCOLORE Yokohama
- Hiranuma, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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佐藤 護SATO MAMORU
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In constant pursuit of the ultimate cuisine, with the techniques learned at numerous famous restaurants
He was born in Tokyo in 1967. When he embarked down the path of becoming a chef when he was 17, he thought, "Training should be done at the most premier location," and entered "Sabatini" in Aoyama. In 1996, he went to Italy in search of greater heights. During his stay there for four and a half years, he perfected his skills in the kitchens of 14 restaurants, ranging from trattorias to restaurants with three Michelin stars. After returning to Japan, he worked as the inaugural chef of a number of restaurants before waiting for an opportune period to set out on his own and open "BiCOLORE Yokohama" in 2013.
佐藤 護SATO MAMORU
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Uogashi Maruten Minato
魚河岸丸天 みなと店
- Numazu, Shizuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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坪井 徹TSUBOI TORU
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In the pursuit of new cooking while inheriting the founder's knowledge.
He was born in 1979 in Miyagi Prefecture. Since Tsuboi was a young boy he helped his father, who loved fishing and cooking, to prepare the fish that he caught. Through this he developed a passion for cooking and after graduating cooking school began working at a Japanese restaurant in Numazu. He then went to work for a Japanese bar in Fujinomiya and began undertaking the founder's training at "Uogashi Maruten" in his early twenties. He polished his skills at various affiliated restaurants before becoming the manager at "Uogashi Maruten". As he continues the restaurant's traditions, he is also in pursuit of a new style of cooking.
坪井 徹TSUBOI TORU
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Hanbe Garden
庭園と料亭 半べえ
- Minami-ku/Ujina, Hiroshima
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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川村 満Mitsuru Kawamura
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He makes people smile with his gorgeous and beautiful kaiseki (traditional Japanese course) cuisine, bringing out the original tastes of carefully-selected ingredients.
He was born in 1963 in Hiroshima prefecture. As he wanted a professional skill on something, he chose to enter the cooking field. After having training at Hanbe Garden for about 10 years, he worked at various restaurant as the master chef, then returned to Hanbe Garden as the executive chef. With the motto [local production for local consumption], he fascinates many people with his beautiful kaiseki (traditional Japanese) cuisine using an abundance of ingredients directly sent from local farms.
川村 満Mitsuru Kawamura
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