Mr. Yamada is committed to creating a new type of restaurant and spreading the appeal of yakiniku (grilled meat).

He was born in 1987 in Tokyo. He fell in love with the taste of "Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma," which he ate in Osaka and trained at the same restaurant. He was appointed the store manager at the newly opened "Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma Roppongi branch" on February 23, 2023. He tries to create a new restaurant-style and welcomes guests with warm hospitality every day.

Mr. Kajiura offers warm hospitality with dishes prepared wholeheartedly and carefully, starting from selecting ingredients.

He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Started his apprenticeship at a Japanese restaurant in Tokorozawa, initially with a casual interest in cooking due to his love for food. Inspired by an encounter with a colleague he respects as a person and a chef, he seriously honed his culinary skills and became even more fascinated with cooking. Then, he moved on to work at a Ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) in Ginza, where he also worked as a head chef. Afterward, he opened his restaurant in Nippori, which was popular for seven years before returning to Saitama. He then contributed to the launch of Ootsu and became the head chef when it opened in November 2019.

Customer's happiness is his happiness!

Mr. Nahata was born in November 1982 in Hokkaido. He has been involved in the restaurant industry for about 20 years, since he was 18 years old. He has taken over from his predecessor, but he will provide his customers the best space and service with his natural cheerfulness and energy! Please feel free to talk to him when you visit the restaurant! All of the employees look forward to serving you!

Trained at various types of restaurants, including Japanese and Italian restaurants.

Mr. Omata was born in November 1972 in Toshima-ku, Tokyo. From 18, he had training at various types of restaurants, including Japanese cuisine, Italian cuisine, and major restaurant chains. At Kaya Group, he studied under the legendary Japanese chef Mr. Kazuyoshi Masak and inherited the Masaki style. Currently, he is also active in management and consulting for food and beverage businesses, working with a number of companies to train young chefs.

Mr. Suzuki entered the culinary world as he could not forget the delicious food he had with his father.

He was born in 1961 in Tokyo. When he was a child, he ate pork saute at a restaurant he went to with his father. He could not forget the delicious taste and became interested in cooking. After high school, he went on to culinary school and was hired by a hotel upon graduation. After high school, he went on to culinary school and started training as a chef at a hotel upon graduation. Following 30 years at the hotel, he spent some time at a pesticide-free Japanese restaurant and now works as a chef at Agora Cafe. It is the days of serving guests with hearty dishes.Enjoy exquisite dinners with shows. It is a "place of rest and relaxation" with multiple faces at different times of the day.

The motto is to serve customers high-quality meats at an affordable price

Mr. Koike was born in 1985. He started his career as a chef right after University graduation and has gained experience and skills since then. He approaches his work daily, aiming to create dishes that customers will find "delicious."

To make high-quality meat even more delicious, Mr. Kitai also pays careful attention to details.

He is from Osaka. He worked at popular yakiniku restaurants in Osaka and has brought joy to many guests. Currently, he is active as the Floor Manager at Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo. His goal is to create a space where high-quality meat can be enjoyed even more deliciously. He pays careful attention to detail so guests can relax and enjoy their meals.

Mr. Ide provides an enjoyable time with Teppanyaki (grilled foods). His lively cooking demonstrations with fire is a must-see!

Mr. Ide was born in 1987. He was attracted to cooking on Teppanyaki because he could cook in front of customers and see their expressions directly. He trained for 8 years at a Teppanyaki restaurant in Kobe, where he served as head chef. Mr. Furutani, the president of Kobe Ahtpekot and a longstanding acquaintance, invited him in 2017. Since May 2018, Mr. Ide has managed Ahtpekot's second restaurant, the Kobe Beef Yamato.

Mr. Shimizu's favorite thing to do naturally became his job.

Enjoy sake pairings with dishes prepared by the owner, who has many years of experience in purchasing and brewing sake through his work in the fisheries industry.

A space filled with Okinawan style and cheerful customer service. Creating an enjoyable day for the guests.

Mr. Satoi was born in 1999 in Osaka. He worked part-time at a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant during his student days. Later, he entered the food and beverage industry as a working professional. After gaining experience at an udon restaurant, he moved to Okinawa in 2023. Currently, he is active at Heaven's Truck. He entertains guests with his cheerful, smile-first customer service in an unusual, open space with plenty of Okinawan elements. 

 

Trained in hotels and restaurants in Japan and three-star restaurants in France, Mr. Sawabe worked as a chef in various hotels and restaurants. In Japan's Hokuriku region, he has served at Kanazawa PREEMINENCE and Yoichi Sanso Auberge de Mikuni. Sympathizing with the concept of "A la ferme de Shinjiro," under the guidance of Mr. Shinjiro Imura, he creates French cuisine at traditional wooden townhouses in Kanazawa.

Mr. Tazawa is a cooking maestro and an experienced professional.

He was born in 1980 in Hokkaido. Pursuing his passion for the culinary world, which he dreamed of since childhood, he is a chef with experience in various genres. He has mastered a wide range of techniques, from teppanyaki to French, Japanese, and Italian cuisine. Recognized for his expertise, he has been working at Yakiniku RIKIO since 2021. His cuisine is not just a meal but rather an art of sorts. The flavors created by his experience and passion touch the heart.

Aiming to cook delicious food that will bring smiles to customers' faces without forgetting original intention.

Mr. Matsumoto was born in 1993 in Osaka. He originally started out with a love of cooking and the joy of having people tell him how delicious his food was. His quest for more delicious food and flavors led him to become a professional chef. After gaining experience as a part-timer at various restaurants, he ended up at Isshin. Always remembering his original intention, he continues to put his heart and soul into satisfying his customers so they will want to return.

Making food for loved ones is the root of his career as a chef for Mr. Tabata.

He was born in 1983 in Wakayama. Since his teenage years, he has loved to cook for his family and friends and chose to go to culinary school with this passion. After graduation, he began his career as a chef at Irodori, a Japanese cuisine restaurant in Hyatt Regency Osaka. In 2017, he joined Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka with the head chef he looks up to as his mentor. Currently, he is the head chef of Zuientei.

Mr. Fukuba is a head chef who strives to provide blissful cuisine and time.

He was born in 1985 in Hokkaido. Interested in the job of a chef, he entered the restaurant industry. He started his career as a Japanese chef, specializing in Yakitori and Tempura, and studied hard. He entered Wagyu Kurosawa because he was attracted by the concept of "serving Japanese cuisine featuring meat as the main ingredient." As he handles various types of meat, such as Shiraoi beef, Sendai beef, Omi beef, Miyazaki beef, and Kobe beef, he realizes the depth of Wagyu beef every day. He is now the head chef of Wagyu Kurosawa Sakaimachi-dori Branch.

Mr. Nishio serves an inspiring dining experience through various meat dishes that resonate with all the senses.

He was born in 1986 in Osaka. The manager of ASATSUYU. He found joy and satisfaction in bringing happiness, surprise, and excitement through food, leading him to the food and beverage industry. Started his career at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka and gained experience at a game meat restaurant. In 2021, he was appointed to his current position when the current restaurant was founded. In the lively atmosphere of the counter kappo restaurant, he works closely with a skilled head chef and devotes himself to providing hospitality by offering a wide variety of meats at their best. His attention to detail is also highly regarded.

Enjoy traditional and innovative Italian cuisine.

Mr. Kurosawa was born in 1967 in Yokohama, Kanagawa. At 19, he decided to become an Italian chef after being fascinated by the olive oil he encountered at a bistro where he worked part-time. He trained for a total of two years in Italy, mainly in the Veneto region, and worked as a head chef at several famous restaurants in Tokyo. Please enjoy the traditional and innovative Italian cuisine, staying true to the fundamentals.

The chef received training at restaurants in Mexico and has come to Japan.

Mr. Villalobos Rodriguez was born in Mexico and started his career at the restaurant his family ran in Mexico. He gained cooking experience in Mexico and came to EL TORITO to "introduce the taste of his home country to Japan."

Mr. Furuya fulfilled his dream of opening his own restaurant by following in his father's footsteps and becoming a sushi chef.

He was born in 1967 in Tokyo. Since his family owned a sushi restaurant, he chose a life as a sushi chef. In 1987, he began his career in earnest at Imayoshi in Otemachi. Subsequently, he worked at Tokyo Green Hotel Korakuen in Suidobashi and Suijinen in Chofu before assuming the role of deputy head chef in the sushi division at Shinjuku Nadaman Hinkan. In 2007, he became the head chef at Grand Hyatt Tokyo Rokuroku. Then, he opened Sushiya Hajime as the owner in 2018.