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Umaya JR Hakata City Branch
うまやJR博多シティ店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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?田 真太Shinta Takata
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He entered the restaurant field with no knowledge, but it has become his true vocation without knowing.
He was born in 1975 in Nagasaki prefecture. After working at [Teraoka] which is an old-established traditional Japanese restaurant, and [Choei Sushi] in Hakata, he became the master chef at [Umaya JR HAKATA CITY branch] in 2011. When he graduated from school, he did not know what he wanted to do and entered the restaurant field through the introduction of his acquaintance. He improved his original good cooking sense in the fields of Japanese cuisine and sushi and has actively worked for many years. Now he enjoy his life as a chef and this restaurant job along with his interest for enjoying sake.
?田 真太Shinta Takata
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Kappo Nakanoya
割烹 仲乃家
- Tochigi City/Oyama/Shimotsuke, Tochigi
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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板長 杉山 謙二Master Chef: Kenji Sugiyama
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Always pursuing high-quality Japanese cuisine diligently.
He was born in 1969 in Ibaraki Prefecture. He has 30 year of cooking experience exclusively in the field of Japanese cuisine from a sushi kappo (traditional Japanese cuisine) in Tokyo to a pufferfish specialized restaurant and an eel specialized restaurant. He is persistent in pursuing high-quality Japanese cuisine using primarily fresh local ingredients.
板長 杉山 謙二Master Chef: Kenji Sugiyama
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Imomatsu Kita-bekkan
いも松北別館
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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國頭 敏Satoshi Kunito
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A chef who provides "Dishes that make people happy" every day.
Mr. Kunito was born in 1979 in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto. He worked at a Japanese restaurant with only counter seating for five years. Then, after working at a restaurant specializing in vegetables and a visually appealing workplace used for wedding banquets, he became the head chef at Imomatsu. Since he entered this world with a desire to provide happiness through food, he now creates dishes that are particular about appearance, taste, and everything else, based on the concept of "high quality all-you-can-eat and drink."
國頭 敏Satoshi Kunito
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Tokyo Ebisu Kushitei Hakata Kooten
東京恵比寿 串亭 博多くうてん
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers)
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藤瀬 誠也Seiya Fujise
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Seeking for his ideal world, he entered the cooking field.
His dream in his teens was to have a job with which he could create something. While working part time at [Mitsui Green Land] in his high school days, he found that working as a service staff was fun, and that a chef would be the ideal job to communicate with people while creating something. He trained hard at a renowned restaurant to learn the fundamentals as a chef, then entered a culinary school to deepen his knowledge of cooking. After graduating from the school, he actively worked an izakaya (Japanese pub) and Japanese restaurant, then entered the current restaurant.
藤瀬 誠也Seiya Fujise
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CAFE AUX BACCHANALES
カフェ オーバカナル
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Omurice (omelet rice) / Steak / Others
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宮原 里紗Risa Miyahara
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Ms. Miyahara wants to work where she can confidently say she loves both the food and the atmosphere.
She was born in 1995 in Fukuoka. Chose to work in a restaurant since I like to meet people as well as cook. Attracted by the stylish interior, she joined the company that operates "CAFE AUX BACCHANALES" in 2013. Within 10 years, she studied at affiliated restaurants and progressed to the manager position. From August 2023, she has been working as the manager of CAFE AUX BACCHANALES, which opened in JR Hakata City. She pays attention to making her guests feel comfortable while also focusing on training employees.
宮原 里紗Risa Miyahara
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Shabu-Shabu Kou Higashimachi main branch
しゃぶしゃぶ紺kou 東町本店
- Asahibashi, Okinawa
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Okinawa Cuisine / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Awamori
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上地 秀一Shuichi Uechi
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His strong wish [to be a chef] has come true.
He was born in 1974 in Okinawa. As his parents were running a meat and fish shop, he was exposed to the ingredients since he was very young. That is why he already definitely wanted to be a chef at the age of 10. With this strong wish, he always took action [to be a chef]; walked and ate, cooked food by himself, etc. After graduating from Okinawa Cooking School, he worked for hotels, Kappo (Japanese style cuisine) restaurants, and Kaiseki (Traditional Japanese course cuisine) restaurants inside and outside Okinawa. He has been involved from the very beginning to get this restaurant opened.
上地 秀一Shuichi Uechi
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Ristorante QUINTOCANTO
Ristorante QUINTOCANTO
- Nakanoshima, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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弓削 啓太YUGE KEITA
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He moves even before he thinks. That kind of energy once brought him to the national stage in high school baseball, and now it's landed him in a famous restaurant
Born in 1989 in Saga prefecture. His sole passion through high school was baseball, and he even played in the national championships. After high school graduation he attended a culinary school in Vancouver, where he'd spent some time studying languages. After returning to Japan, he worked at Chez Inno, where he was in charge of sales, cooking, and desserts. To hone his skills even further, he traveled to Paris. Upon returning to Japan again, he worked at the SALONE2007 chain restaurant IL TEATRINO DA SALONE as sous chef, then as chef here at QUINTOCANTO.
弓削 啓太YUGE KEITA
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Uosakaba Pin
魚酒場ピン
- Jinbocho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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田中 翔Sho Tanaka
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Displaying his talent with creative dishes that can only be found at Pin
Chef Tanaka was born in Tokyo in 1985. After gaining four years' experience working for the first Pin restaurant, Tachinomi Pin, and its second location, Bistro Pin, he became chef at Uosakaba Pin, the restaurant's third iteration. Utilizing his strength in creative cuisine with a Western-style taste, he strives for beauty in both flavor and presentation.
田中 翔Sho Tanaka
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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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Torikadoya
鳥かど家
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Chicken / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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鈴木 徹雄SUZUKI TETSUO
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I'm the third generation since my grandfather founded this restaurant. From here on out, I will protect this legacy of flavor.
Starting with his grandfather, he is the third generation. He started helping at the restaurant since he was in high school. At first, he would only deliver food, but around when he turned eighteen, his father and brother began to teach me how to cook. Now, he preserves this legacy of flavor with my brothers.
鈴木 徹雄SUZUKI TETSUO
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Cueillet
キュイエット
- Nirasaki/Kai, Yamanashi
- French,Italian/French / French
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山田 真治Shinji Yamada
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An orthodox chef of French cuisine that protects the techniques of French cooking
He was born in Yamanashi Prefecture in 1964. From a young age, he had always wanted to manage a restaurant. Although he got a white-collar job after graduating, he quit his job and jumped enthusiastically into the culinary world because he wanted to work with his hands. After training in France, he returned to Japan and trained at a restaurant in Tokyo. After that, he returned to his hometown and worked as a chef for 8 years at a restaurant in Yamanashi, then opened [Cueillet] in 2003. It has become a popular restaurant, with some fans even traveling long distances for the food.
山田 真治Shinji Yamada
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Niku Kappo Katsumata
肉割烹かつまた
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Beef Steak
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芳賀 信彦Nobuhiko Haga
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Mr. Haga is an artisan chef of Japanese cuisine who appreciates all the people involved and strives to do his best every day.
He was born in 1983 in Miyagi. Since childhood, he has loved delicious food and cooking and entered the world of food at 18. After honing his skills at several famous restaurants, he became the head chef at Katsumata in June of 2023, where he tries not to be too assertive in his cooking. His motto is to spend every effort to bring out the best ingredients and make no compromises in preparation. He values "people" above all else, including his guests, and he never forgets to thank the people he works with and the producers who deliver the ingredients to him.
芳賀 信彦Nobuhiko Haga
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Yakiniku Sansuien East Entrance
焼肉 三水苑 東口店
- Sendai Station East Exit, Miyagi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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国本 仁基KUNIMOTO JINKI
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Independently continuing the legacy of his grandmother and mother. Earnestly making yakiniku (Japanese BBQ).
He was born in 1969 in Sendai city, Miyagi prefecture. As a child, he helped out in the yakiniku restaurant started by his grandmother. Gaining experience over the years, he decided to branch out and open his own shop, the Yakiniku Sansuien. Gaining fame for its high quality meat and excellent cuts, a second branch, the Yakiniku Sansuien East Entrance was opened in June 2014.
国本 仁基KUNIMOTO JINKI
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Hot Sand Senmonten OHANABATAKE Gion Branch
ホットサンド専門店 'OHANABATAKE 祇園店
- Gion, Kyoto
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Sandwich / Fresh Juice
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長谷川 宜弘Yoshihiro Hasegawa
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From a kitchen car to the world! An owner who expands the circle of smiles.
Mr. Hasegawa is a representative of the OHANABATAKE Group. In 2017, with just one kitchen car, he started selling "beef sandwiches" as the only menu item. It had grown so popular that there was a line every time and an hour-long wait. He incorporates a variety of ideas from a keen perspective in order to share with the world from the Kansai region. He develops all menu ideas, and only satisfying items are offered. The carefully calculated deliciousness and satisfaction bring smiles like flowers to the faces of visitors.
長谷川 宜弘Yoshihiro Hasegawa
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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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L'ECAILLER OYSTER BAR
レカイエ オイスターバー
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Oyster Bar,Dining bar / General / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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長尾 聖Takashi Nagao
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This rich-experienced chef prepares oysters into exquisite dishes
He was born in 1983 in Fukuoka Prefecture. After graduating from NAKAMURA CULINARY SCHOOL, he entered a hotel in Fukuoka Prefecture, then experienced various genres at a French restaurant, wine bar, and teppanyaki (Japanese BBQ) restaurant. After working as the master chef at [Hakata Station Oyster Bar AMU PLAZA HAKATA branch], he started actively working at the current [L'ECAILLER OYSTER BAR] preparing oysters into various exquisite dishes, backed by his various experiences as a chef.
長尾 聖Takashi Nagao
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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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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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Premium Wagyu-no-Mise Mikura-no-Mori
プレミアム和牛の店 味蔵の杜
- Musashi-Kosugi/Motosumiyoshi, Kanagawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Japanese Beef Steak
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井上 拳一Kenichi Inoue
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Mr. Kenichi Inoue, the master of Japanese beef, keeps evolving his Japanese BBQ restaurant with 60 years of history, while keeping its tradition.
He was born in 1973 in Kanagawa prefecture. The third generation of the yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant [Mikura-no-Mori] which was established by his grandmother in 1958, and succeeded by his father. He was born and brought up in this restaurant, and naturally entered the same field. While he was still young, he obtained the ability to select good meat, as well as to prepare and cook them. He worked in this restaurant in cooperation with his father, then became the owner in 1999. In 2018, he renovated the restaurant to what it is now. His restaurant is highly received by gourmets, as they serve the highest-grade and perfectly-grilled yakiniku and steak.
井上 拳一Kenichi Inoue
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Ramen Iccho
ラーメン一丁
- Maizuru/Miyazu/Kyoutango/Fukuchiyama, Kyoto
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / General / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Tonkotsu Ramen (pork broth ramen)
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岩見 貞行Sadayuki Iwami
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Puts his cooking experience to work as he pursues the best tasting ramen available.
This chef got his start after leaving behind the life of a business man, and working as both a waiter and chef for a Chinese restaurant. After working with food everyday, he began to dream of "A bowl of a ramen that could satisfy me," and opened up his own ramen restaurant.
岩見 貞行Sadayuki Iwami
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