1281 - 1300 of 1761 chefs
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Sushi Fukuzuka
すし ふくづか
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Wine
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福塚 寛希Hironobu Fukuzuka
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Grown up surrounded by the blessings from the ocean and warm people, he became a chef who offers happiness through [food].
He was born in 1981 in Yamagata prefecture. He grew up watching his grandparents and parents working in the restaurant and service industries in his hometown with many ryokan (Japanese-style hotels). He was also actively helping them in the restaurant field, and naturally decided to be [a chef]. He went to Tokyo to get training at high-end sushi restaurants in Tokyo, including Roppongi, for approximately 20 years. In March 2018, he opened [Sushi Fukuzuka] where he is currently offering sushi with high-quality [tuna] and savory alcohol, with Mr. Fujimori, who is a sommelier.
福塚 寛希Hironobu Fukuzuka
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Que bom!
Que bom！ （キボン）
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Other countries,Global/International / General / Brazilian/South American / International/Fusion
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青山 ブルース アレキサンドレAOYAMA BURUSU AREKISANDORE
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Wishing to bring the great taste of churrasco to the people of Japan
Even with a lot of experience he continues to feel, "the job for a churrasco takes not only technique but also creativity, intelligence, and many other elements." He exercises his skills in the kitchen with the hope of bringing to the Japanese people the great taste of churrasco by which he himself had been captivated. "I love this job," he says, with a bright smile. He also does not forget to provide lively entertainment so that the customers can feel the cheerful energy of Brazil as well as its cuisine.
青山 ブルース アレキサンドレAOYAMA BURUSU AREKISANDORE
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USHIGORO Bambina Ebisu Main Branch
うしごろバンビーナ 恵比寿本店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sushi
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佐藤 健Takeshi Sato
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Mr. Sato has worked in a Western-style hotel restaurant in Tokyo and a French restaurant before coming to his current position.
When he was 19, he started his career at a hotel in Yokohama. After that, he gained a lot of experience with Western cuisine at a hotel in Tokyo and a French restaurant. In 2015, he joined Sangue company, which continues to lead the Japanese BBQ industry. Now he is involved in product development for the USHIGORO Bambina line of restaurants.
佐藤 健Takeshi Sato
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Kappo Komewo
割烹こめを
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / General
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沼倉 大将Daichi Numakura
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Mr. Numakura is a Japanese artisan chef passionate about conveying the quality and culture of Japanese food.
He was born in 1995 in Fukushima. He began studying culinary arts on his own and studied at several restaurants. Currently, he is the head chef at Kappo Komewo, which opened in November 2023. He has a passionate spirit of exploration, visiting the producing regions himself to deepen his understanding of the ingredients. Not only does he cook delicious food, but he also takes great care in creating the restaurant's worldview, including the interior design and selection of tableware. He is multi-talented, active as an influencer, and a certified "rice sommelier."
沼倉 大将Daichi Numakura
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Shunsaiten Tsuchiya
旬彩天つちや
- Esaka, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Wine
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土阪 幸彦Yukihiko Tsuchisaka
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His culinary dreams were fueled by a chance encounter with a future mentor and beautifully crafted food
Born in Shiga Prefecture in 1971, Mr. Tsuchisaka found his passion for cooking after witnessing a sushi chef prepare a vivid display of handcrafted food. After enrolling in culinary school, he took on a part-time job and ended up meeting the chef who would prove to be a professional mentor throughout his career. From there he took on jobs at various restaurants that specialized in Japanese cuisine in order to learn all that he could. At age 27 he moved up to work as a head chef, and then 10 years after that at age 37 he set out on his own to open Shunsaiten Tsuchiya in the Esaka area of Osaka. Mr. Tsuchisaka prepares tempura (deep fried foods) with fresh, seasonal ingredients that are fried with perfect timing. He also devotes himself to providing his staff with exceptional training.
土阪 幸彦Yukihiko Tsuchisaka
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Nijo Kizuki
二條 葵月
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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森本 彰Akira Morimoto
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Loves being a chef as he can see happy faces of the guests close.
He was born in 1971 in Yamaguchi. As his parents ran a sushi restaurant, he used to help them since he was small. He decided to be a chef when seeing the guests enjoying sushi. After graduating from a cooking school in Osaka, he had training at a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto. Being recognized for his cooking skills, he was asked to work for their Tokyo branch and then later went back to Kyoto. In the end of July 2014, he opened [Nijo Kizuki] to create a relaxing space to enjoy a meal.
森本 彰Akira Morimoto
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Otaru Jingisukan Club Kitatogarashi Main Branch
小樽ジンギスカン倶楽部 北とうがらし 本店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)
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鶴間 公介Kosuke Tsuruma
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Encounter with the Morikuma family, the owner, made him a chef.
Though he had no relation with cooking at all, an encounter with the Morikuma family, the owner of [Otaru Jingisukan Club Kitatogarashi] became his big turning point. After experiencing various restaurants in the group in a short time, such as ramen (Chinese noodles), soba (Japanese noodles), izakaya (Japanese pub) serving grilled dishes, he is currently working as a manager of Kitatogarashi!
鶴間 公介Kosuke Tsuruma
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Torisei Kyoto Tower Sando branch
鳥せい 京都タワーサンド店
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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冨田 潤Jun Tomita
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He has been fascinated with creating food and the atmosphere in a restaurant.
He was born in 1977 in Osaka. He had a part time job at a restaurant while he was a student as he was interested in creating food and the atmosphere in a restaurant. After graduating from school, he entered a restaurant. Though he wanted to work as a server at first, he had to work as a chef as the kitchen was short handed, however he found cooking fun, and his unique point of view was also highly received, which was why he began developing the restaurant menu as well. After working as the manager at [Torisei Tenmabashi branch], he was chosen to be a part of the staff to open [Torisei Kyoto Tower Sando branch].
冨田 潤Jun Tomita
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MOSS okinawa
MOSS okinawa
- Kokusai dori, Okinawa
- French,Italian/French / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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中村 寿之Toshiyuki Nakamura
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Following the footsteps of his father, Mr. Nakamura himself became a chef.
He was born in 1989 in Kanagawa. From the age of 12, he helped his parents run restaurants and improve his sense of cooking. His career began in earnest at the age of 18. He studied under Chef Sakai at La Rochelle for 10 years. He opened a cafe & private accommodation in Nakijin Village, Okinawa. In 2020, he joined I.P.S. Co., Ltd. and became the sous chef of CROSS TOKYO. After working as head chef at CROSS GRILL POT HOUSE/CROSS FOOD LAB, he became head chef at MOSS Okinawa in 2023.
中村 寿之Toshiyuki Nakamura
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Sumibi Jidori Bishu Ayamuya
炭火地鶏・美酒 あやむ屋
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Wine
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永沼 巧Takumi Naganuma
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An experienced chef who uses well-honed techniques to present guests with delicious yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).
He was born in 1966 and grew up in Sapporo, Hokkaido. His love of food encouraged him to pick up a job at a yakitori restaurant in Osaka and start building up experience. After that, he decided to spend six months at a time working at different restaurants in order to develop a wide-ranging knowledge of yakitori. He then moved on to open Sumibi Jidori Bishu Ayamuya, where he devotes each day to preparing food with strict adherence to traditional preparation methods.
永沼 巧Takumi Naganuma
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USHIGORO S. GINZA
USHIGORO S. GINZA
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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This executive chef creates better products, while offering ultimate moments to the guests.
Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi was born in 1987 in Niigata prefecture. He started his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in a renowned hotel in Tokyo, then kept improving his cooking skills at [Aging Beef] and other restaurants. In 2016, he entered [Sangue, Inc.] as he deeply sympathized with the company's philosophy, and its operational methods that continues to lead in the field of yakiniku (Japanese BBQ). Currently he is working as the executive chef at [USHIGORO S.], while creating [Ushigoro] products.
鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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Sanukiya
さぬきや
- Asagaya/Koenji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Udon (noodles) / Sake
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近藤 康浩Yasuhiro Kondo
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He spares no effort and devotes everything he has to food, sake (rice wine), and udon!
He took over a restaurant that was set up in the Koenji district of Tokyo in 1964. He demonstrates his skill with his seasonal kaiseki (Japanese multi-course meal) and udon creations with novel flavors. His ability to find the perfect sake (rice wine) to suit each dish is also impressive. He has many fans, ranging from politicians to celebrities in the entertainment industry.
近藤 康浩Yasuhiro Kondo
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Bifteck Kawamura Roppongi branch
ビフテキのカワムラ六本木店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak
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中村 健輔Kensuke Nakamura
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He improved his skills as a chef by being involved in opening various renowned restaurants.
Born in 1979 in Saitama prefecture. After graduating from Musashino Cooking College, he accumulated experiences at various restaurants. He got involved in opening a teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) restaurant in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Roppongi, and became the sous-chef. After opening [Ginza Ukaitei] and [Azamino Ukaitei], he entered Bifteck Kawamura in 2016, and worked at [Bifteck Kawamura Ginza branch]. He again got involved in opening [Bifteck Kawamura Roppongi branch] in March, 2017, where he is currently working at.
中村 健輔Kensuke Nakamura
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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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la rencontre
ラ・ランコントル
- Nagano, Nagano
- French,Italian/French / French
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瀬下 努Tsutomu Seshimo
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He wants to spread the local ingredients of Nagano, a treasure box of ingredients.
He was born in 1977 in Nagano prefecture. After graduating from high school, he entered a culinary school, then trained at [HOTEL DE MIKUNI] for 12 years. He also worked as the master chef at [Izu Auberge arcana izu] and [Yakushima sankara hotel & spa]. In December 2016, he went independent and opened [la rencontre]. He wants to spread the local ingredients of Nagano, a treasure box of ingredients.
瀬下 努Tsutomu Seshimo
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GRIDDLE FORCE Itsuraku
GRIDDLE FORCE 逸楽
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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吉田 真也Shinya Yoshida
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Through experience in a variety of restaurants, he has honed his culinary and arrangement skills
He was born in Shiga Prefecture in 1979. As he had always loved eating, he started working part-time at a restaurant when he was student. There, he experienced the joy of cooking and decided to seriously aim for a professional culinary career. After graduation, he started working at the same restaurant. Following that, he honed his culinary skills at a variety of restaurants, hotels, and izakayas (Japanese-style bar). He says that his experience of that period comes in useful for things like cooking techniques and arrangement. Under the motto, [A restaurant that brings smiles to customers' faces.] he works tirelessly on menu development.
吉田 真也Shinya Yoshida
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Seto Sushi Kappo AKISARYO
瀬戸寿司割烹 安芸茶寮
- Namikidori/Fukuromachi/Nakamachi, Hiroshima
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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井上 洋Hiroshi Inoue
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A chef, trained exclusively in the field of Japanese cuisine, offers Japanese cuisine bringing out the original savory taste of the ingredients to their maximum
Mr. Hiroshi Inoue was born in 1965 in Hiroshima prefecture. Being inspired by his parents who operate a restaurant, he naturally entered the cooking field. After graduating from high school, he entered Hirokoshi, LTD. to start his career as a chef. After working there for approximately 17 years, and at an another restaurant as the master chef for approximately 2 years, he went independent to open his own restaurant 7 years ago. Then he helped to open [Akisaryo], as its first head chef was his master. After succeeding his master chef position, currently he works hard to offer fresh, savory, and beautifully-arranged dishes, while creating a comfortable atmosphere.
井上 洋Hiroshi Inoue
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Le jardin fukui
Le jardin fukui
- Fukui City, Fukui
- French,Italian/French / French / Seafood / Steak
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堀内 亮Ryo Horiuchi
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Awarded first prize in a renowned international culinary competition. Mr. Horiuchi is a world-recognized French chef.
He was born in 1988 in Kyoto. After graduating from a vocational school, he worked at Tokyo Ginza L'OSIER and Mandarin Oriental Tokyo SIGNATURE before moving to France. He served two years at "Sur mesure par Tierry Marx" and then at "Regis et Jacques Marcon" as Chef de Partie and Sous Chef and returned to Japan. After worikn as an assistant chef at Palace Hotel Tokyo Ester, he joined Le jardin fukui. He won the first prize at the 54th International Signature Cuisine Competition "LE TAITTINGER" in the 2022 World Championship.
堀内 亮Ryo Horiuchi
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Nishiki Uoriki KYOTO TOWER SANDO branch
錦魚力 京都タワーサンド店
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Donburi (rice bowl)
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塩見 哲孝Noritaka Shiomi
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Mr. Noritaka Shiomi is actively working, leveraging on his rich experience from the management section.
Mr. Noritaka Shiomi was born in 1976 in Osaka prefecture. He was shy and uncomfortable with interpersonal relationships but dared to jump into the restaurant industry to overcome his shyness. At the age of 18, he started working for a restaurant chain and became a manager at 27. At 33, he became a supervisor of the Tokyo and Saitama areas and managed several branches. He then decided to hone his culinary skills and started working at the historic restaurant Nishiki Uoriki. Currently, he strives to improve his skills while maintaining Nishiki Uoriki's traditional cooking methods.
塩見 哲孝Noritaka Shiomi
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Jushu
寿修
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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先崎 真朗SENZAKI MASAAKI
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An encounter with Japanese-style cuisine in Osaka changed his life afterwards on a grand scale
He was born in Saga prefecture in 1976. After graduating from high school, he set his sights on the path of Western cuisine at first in culinary school. However, he was so deeply impressed by the Japanese-style cuisine at "Totoya" in Kitashinchi, Osaka, that he decided to change his focus to Japanese cuisine. He then entered and trained at "Totoya" for nine years before moving to Tokyo to hone his skills at restaurants such as Japanese restaurants and sushi restaurants. Subsequently, he opened "Jushu" in a quiet residential area in Nishi-Azabu in 2010. His unwavering hard work and research allowed him to finally obtain two Michelin stars in 2012.
先崎 真朗SENZAKI MASAAKI
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