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theBAR
theBAR
- Odaiba, Tokyo
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Wine / Cocktail / Whisky
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Unagi Komagata Maekawa Main Branch
鰻 駒形 前川 本店
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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小林 秀之Hideyuki Kobayashi
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Ever since he started working as a part-time at a unagi restaurant, unagi has become his life work.
He was born in 1975 in Chiba. After graduating from a cooking school, he started working at a sushi restaurant. He worked there for about a year, but was always feeling that the job was not for him. He then started working for an unagi (eel) restaurant as a part-timer, where he eventually became a full-time worker. He gained a wide variety of experience as an unagi chef. In 2011, he started working at Unagi Komagata Maekawa Main Branch, and is now working as a chef for this restaurant.
小林 秀之Hideyuki Kobayashi
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Hakata Tsurufuku Nishiazabu Branch
博多 鶴ふく 西麻布店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Gyoza (dumplings)
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Chinese Cuisine Cogetsu Ikenohata Main branch
中国料理 古月 池之端本店
- Ueno, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle) / General / Chinese Yakuzen (medicinal cooking)
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山中 一男Kazuo Yamanaka
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Mr. Kazuo Yamanaka is a skillful chef qualified as an authority on [Nutritious Chinese Medicine Cuisine Master].
He was born in 1958 in Tokyo. As his parents operated a ryokan (Japanese-style hotel), he decided to become a chef and its successor. After majoring in Chinese history at a university, he trained at [Szechwan Restaurant] in Roppongi, as he could not forget the impressive Chinese cuisine he had in Beijing. He also learned various local cuisines in China as a trainee from the Japan Association of Chinese Cuisine. After mastering Cantonese cuisine and dim sum at [Guangzhou Junyue Hotel], he opened [Chinese Cuisine Cogetsu Ikenohata Main branch] in 1990. Currently, he is the vice chairman of the Japan Association of Chinese Cuisine. He has also been chosen as an outstanding skilled worker by the Government of Tokyo (Tokyo Meister), as well as a contemporary master craftsman.
山中 一男Kazuo Yamanaka
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Nodoguro-no-Nakamata Tsukiji
のどぐろの中俣 築地
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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渡邊 裕一Yuichi Watanabe
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He creates wholehearted dishes with his delicate cutting techniques.
He was born in 1984 in Tokyo. As he liked eating since he was very young, he entered the cooking field. He accumulated experience exclusively in the field of Japanese cuisine, at various Japanese restaurants in Tokyo, such as seafood, kappo (traditional Japanese cuisine), and pufferfish restaurants. He is currently devoting himself to improving his cooking techniques to offer better dishes to see the guests smiling and saying [delicious]. His delicate cutting techniques, to bring out the original taste of the ingredients, is highly received. Now he is actively working as a chef at [Nodoguro-no Nakamata Tsukiji].
渡邊 裕一Yuichi Watanabe
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An-An Shichirin Yakiniku Shinjuku 2nd Branch
安安 七輪焼肉 新宿2号店
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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Bon. nu
Bon.nu
- Hatsudai, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / General / Steak
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来栖 けいKei Kurusu
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Turned from foodie to food communicator. Mr. Kurusu provides an inspiring culinary experience with sincere interactions.
He was born in 1979 in Saitama. He has eaten at over 20,000 restaurants and published a book on restaurants at the age of 25, which became widely known. Since then, he has appeared in numerous media as the "King of Gastronomy," but in 2009, he graduated as a "foodie," who eats and shares information. He is now focusing on training young chefs and developing the food and beverage industry. At Bon.nu, which opened in 2015 as the culmination of his efforts, he takes a sincere approach to the ingredients he uses. He continues to share the essence of "food" with the public by creating dishes that will remain in their memories.
来栖 けいKei Kurusu
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Teppan Dining Shiroya Ginza-tei
鉄板焼 しろや 銀座亭
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak
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西田 孝Takashi Nishida
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A chef who never forgets to be friendly and smiley.
Since 1997, Mr. Nishida has dedicated 15 years to honing his skills at the Park Hyatt Tokyo's New York Grill. He also took on the role of head chef at Patina, a one-star Michelin restaurant in Los Angeles, when it opened its Tokyo branch in 2012. Then, he served as executive chef at two restaurants before assuming the executive chef position at Teppan Dining Shiroya Ginza-tei. He offers teppan "Teppan Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)," a fusion of Western modernity and Japanese tradition, as a theme.
西田 孝Takashi Nishida
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Osteria da K. [Kappa]
Osteria da K.［Kappa］
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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礒貝 勝成Katsunari Isogai
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Various experience from famous Trattoria to a 3-star sushi restaurant.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. Influenced by his good cook mother, he liked cooking since he was a child. Deciding to [do what I want to do most] when choosing his future career, he entered a cooking school. After graduating from the school, he started working at [CHIANTI] in Itakura. Later, he moved to [Trattoria MIKITA], and became a chef at the main restaurant for 4 years. Building up sufficient experience, he travelled to Italy. Returning to Japan, he broadened his experience at [Sushi Yoshitake] he had some connections, and became a chef at [Osteria da K.(kappa)].
礒貝 勝成Katsunari Isogai
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Gendai Saryo Ginza Fugetsudo
現代茶寮 銀座風月堂
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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槙 紫音Sion Maki
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A French chef who cooks earnestly, preserving the old while continuing to evolve.
Mr. Maki was born in 1997 in Saga. He chose to become a chef because he loved creating and wanted consumers to see the process of creating dishes up close. While studying at a culinary school, he traveled to France to study French cuisine at local restaurants. After returning to Japan, he honed his skills at restaurants such as le sputnik in Roppongi and L'Ojier in Ginza. In September 2023, he took on the role of the only chef at Ginza Fugetsudo. While preserving the traditional flavors of French cuisine, he constantly seeks innovation.
槙 紫音Sion Maki
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Osteria quinto
Osteria quinto
- Ogikubo, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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福間 透Toru Fukuma
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His experience in changing French career to Italian cuisine became an advantage.
Born in 1969 in Aomori Prefecture. After graduating from a senior high school, he entered a culinary school and specialized in French cuisine. He moved to Tokyo after the graduation and started working at a French restaurant. A few years later, he changed his French career to Italian cuisine when the restaurant he was working opened a new Italian restaurant. In 1999, he went to Italy and built up his experience at various starred restaurants such as [Romano] during his stay for 4 years. After returning to Japan, he worked at a super luxury resort hotel and became independent to open [osteria quinto] in 2009.
福間 透Toru Fukuma
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Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Shinbashi Branch
旭川成吉思汗 大黒屋 新橋店
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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佐藤 博紀Hiroki Sato
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Mr. Sato offers dishes full of flavor and warmth that both adults and children can enjoy.
He was born in 1991 in Hokkaido. Motivated by the desire to provide food that both children and adults can enjoy through nutritional education, he decided to become a chef. He acquired a wide range of culinary skills through five years of training at a Chinese restaurant and six years of experience in group meal preparation. Now, at Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Shinbashi, he is applying his expertise and skills to serve dishes that will satisfy his guests.
佐藤 博紀Hiroki Sato
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Yonpachi Gyojou Uchisaiwaicho Branch
四十八漁場 内幸町店
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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伊藤 将宏Masahiro Ito
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Mr. Masahiro Ito (commonly known as Ma-kun) is a highly skilled fixed-net fisherman in Kushiura, Karatsu.
Ma-kun was born into a home of fishermen in Kushiura Bay and is a trueborn fisherman who continues to work using fixed-net fishing. The one in the back is the pole-and-line fisherman, Mr. Yusuke Oda. He is a unique pole-and-line fisherman - while working as a chef, he was awakened to the charms of the fishing industry and moved to Kushiura. They are thoroughly pursuing techniques for maintaining freshness and improving taste, such as destroying the fish's spinal cord, removing its stomach, and controlling blood removal as to the species and condition of the fish. Both of them are now indispensable fishermen for the restaurant group, supplying fish daily.
伊藤 将宏Masahiro Ito
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Ginza Rokukakutei Ginza Branch
銀座 六覺燈 銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Wine
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今井富士男Fujio Imai
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Mr. Imai is a chef who "cherishes each and every encounter" and delivers a luxurious time to guests.
Influenced by the TV drama "Zenryaku Ofukurosan," he started his career in Japanese cuisine at 15, training at Shinjuku Kurumaya and other prestigious Japanese restaurants. At 25, he became independent and opened "Kaiseki Toki" in Ikebukuro. He appeared on the cooking show "Iron Chef" and presented dishes to the Crown Prince (now Emperor of Japan). Having pursued the depth of Japanese cuisine for half a century, he assumed his current position in 2020. With "cherish every encounter, once in a lifetime" as his philosophy, he constantly strives to improve his skills daily.
今井富士男Fujio Imai
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Sushi JIN-E
鮨 甚江
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese
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加藤 聡Satoshi Kato
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Charmed by fish, Mr. Kato has followed the path of life as a sushi chef.
He was born in 1971 in Kanagawa. Born to a long family line of fishermen, he has been interested in fish since he was young. Because his family was often busy, he had many chances to cook in their place, and he was happy to please them with his cooking. His starting point as a chef was at the restaurant Sushitatsu in his hometown when he was 16 years old. Later on, at the age of 25, he came to Tokyo. In 2017, he opened Sakurazaka Kato in Akasaka. He shut down this restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic but, blessed by fate, opened another restaurant, Sushi JIN-È. JIN-È is the trade name of the fishery business run by Mr. Kato's relatives, which he had planned to use someday as the name of his restaurant.
加藤 聡Satoshi Kato
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il Cardinale
il Cardinale
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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菊地 将太Syota Kikuchi
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Mr. Kikuchi offers authentic Italian cuisine that not only focuses on taste but also on the presentation of each dish.
He was born in 1992. During high school, he worked part-time at a local Italian restaurant, and there he discovered the joy of cooking. After graduating high school, he attended a two-year cooking school. Then, through a friend's referral, he started working at Miyoshi Corporation's group company, Cardinal Co., Ltd. After that, he worked at "Sabatini at Daimaru Tokyo" and learned the foundations of Italian cuisine there. In 2020, he moved to the sister restaurant "il Cardinali Ginza" as a chef, and three years later, he became the head chef. While carrying on the flavor of "il Cardinale Ginza main branch", he wants to create his own unique dishes.
菊地 将太Syota Kikuchi
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HOMMAGE
HOMMAGE
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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荒井 昇Noboru Arai
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Becoming the forefront of French cuisine showing his identity in Asakusa, the hometown of the chef.
He was born in 1974 in Tokyo. After graduating from junior high school, he went to a cooking school and had training at restaurants in Tokyo. At the age of 24, he went to France to work for restaurants with the stars such as [Auberge de Cimes] in Paris and [Auberge La Feniere] in Southern France. After coming back to Japan, he worked at Tsukiji Fish Market for 1 year to save money, then opened [HOMMAGE] at the age of only 26. He is currently offering original French dishes that can be created only in Tokyo, in his hometown Asakusa.
荒井 昇Noboru Arai
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Mutenka Yakiniku FOODLAB Tsukiji
無添加焼肉 FOODLAB 築地
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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川島 良太Ryouta Kawashima
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Mr. Kawashima is a chef who uses his diverse career to deliver blissful moments.
He was born in 1984 in Tokyo. He has loved cooking since he was a child. Wanting to make a career out of such love, he dreamed of becoming a chef as his future dream. After graduating from school, he became a chef and began his training. He worked at an Italian restaurant for 3 years, a Japanese restaurant for 3 years, a restaurant specializing in chicken dishes for 5 years, and a medicinal herb restaurant for 4 years, gaining a wide variety of experience. Currently, he is a chef at "Mutenka Yakiniku FOODLAB Tsukiji."
川島 良太Ryouta Kawashima
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Ryoheisushi
量平寿司
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Sake
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島田 勝正Katsumasa Shimada
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Dedicated to sushi for more than 45 years. Performing the finest nigiri with Edomae techniques and spirit.
Mr. Shimada was born in 1954 in Kumamoto. The owner of Ryoheisushi. Attracted by the stylish behavior of sushi chefs, he entered the world of Edomae sushi. After many years of honing his skills at a well-known restaurant in Tokyo, he has mastered traditional techniques while refining his unique taste in rice and ingredients. Since the spring of 2023, he has worked expertly at his current store in Ginza-itchome. He purchases the best seafood of the season from the middle wholesalers with whom he has built a relationship through his visits to the Toyosu Market. And he serves delicious nigiri and seasonal dishes with careful Edomae style work.
島田 勝正Katsumasa Shimada
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Antica Osteria del Ponte
アンティカ・オステリア・デル・ポンテ
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine / General
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Stefano Dal MoroStefano Dal Moro
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A famed chef who mixes classic and new Italian cuisine.
Started building his career as a favorite apprentice of the famous chef Ettore Alzetta. After becoming the head chef at Angelo Paracucchi, where he formerly learned his trade, he gained experience working at several three-star Michelin restaurants. He also refined his craft at Antica Osteria del Ponte Milano Main Branch and is currently the executive chef of Antica Osteria del Ponte Tokyo Branch.
Stefano Dal MoroStefano Dal Moro
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