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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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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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Yakiniku USHIGORO Ginza Namiki Street branch
焼肉うしごろ 銀座並木通り店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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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 continued 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 he 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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Yakiniku & Sake USHIGORO Kan Ebisu Main Branch
焼肉と和酒 うしごろ 貫 恵比寿本店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Sake
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中西 信二Shinji Nakanishi
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Started a career as a chef working in Japanese restaurants.
Mr. Nakanishi started his career as a chef in his early 20s in a Japanese restaurant. In 2014, he entered Sangue, a company that continues to lead the Japanese BBQ industry, feeling the appeal of their cuisine and concepts that change established ideas in the industry. After working as a head chef, he took on the role of kitchen supervisor and has continued working in that position to this day.
中西 信二Shinji Nakanishi
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Sushi Urayama Nihonbashi
鮨うら山 日本橋
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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高地 裕二Yuji Takachi
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Even though his career as a chef has advanced, Mr. Takachi continues to devote himself to improving his daily skills.
He was born in 1961 in Akita. His love of cooking led him to become a chef. Focusing on training in sushi and Japanese cuisine, he also studied Chinese and French cuisine and spread his cooking knowledge. While using the experience and knowledge he has accumulated so far, he now makes sushi at Sushi Urayama Nihonbashi.
高地 裕二Yuji Takachi
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Hakata Hotaru Azabujuban
博多ほたる 麻布十番店
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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斉藤 俊輔SAITO SHUNSUKE
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His mother's smiling face ignited a spark in him.
When he was in the second grade, he made a cake with his elder sister and let his mother try it. Her delighted expression and praise for the delicious cake gave rise to his feelings of wanting to bring joy to other people besides his mother. Hence, he decided to become a chef when he was in the fourth grade.
斉藤 俊輔SAITO SHUNSUKE
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Kushikatsu Chisen
串喝 知仙
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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猪狩 博之IGARI HIROYUKI
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Our chef is particular about his ingredients, and he's captured the hearts of his longtime regulars
Born January 27th, 1955, in Ibaraki Prefecture. As the youngest child of four siblings, he naturally found himself in the kitchen in the place of his harried parents. After graduating from high school he went to work for a hotel in Atami and Japanese food restaurants in Tokyo. In 1975, when Chisen was first founded, he knew the owner so he helped him start the business. A few years later the owner invited him to come to work for him officially. By 1985 he had worked his way to becoming our head chef. He heads to Tsukiji Fish Market each day to select his fresh, seasonal ingredients by hand.
猪狩 博之IGARI HIROYUKI
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Ginza Asami
銀座 あさみ
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine
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浅見 健二ASAMI KENJI
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Being faithful to the fundamentals, a chef highly trained in Japanese cuisine
Genji Asami is a native of Tokyo City. Having a father who ran a fruit and vegetable business, he embarked on the path to becoming a chef because he liked to cook. After graduating from the culinary academy, Kagakuen, he trained at Buan, a Kyo-ryori (special style of Japanese cuisine) restaurant in Kudanshita, as well as several other establishments. When he was 38, he was hired at Kyoaji Tennouzuairu-ten, located in Shinbashi. After that, he set off on his own and opened Ginza Asami in 2000, which he continues to cook to the present day.
浅見 健二ASAMI KENJI
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Ampuku Ikebukuro
あんぷく 池袋店
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Udon (noodles) / Curry Udon (noodles)
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安江 勇治YASUE YUJI
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Our young chef studied under master creative Japanese chef Rokusaburo Michiba to master the art of culinary harmony
As the son of the owner of Western-style restaurant Ampuku, our chef has been accustomed to working in the kitchen since a young age. He got his start as a chef at the age of 19, working for a restaurant that served course banquets in Gifu, before refining his skills at places like Poisson Rokusaburo in Akasaka, Tokyo. During these studies he took part in founding the creative Japanese restaurant NINJA in New York, famed for elegant and captivating dishes. After returning to Japan he decided to follow in his father's footsteps and found his own eatery: Ampuku, serving original udon dishes.
安江 勇治YASUE YUJI
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Unagi Kushiyaki Shinten
うなぎ 串焼 心天
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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林 成Rin Sei
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A part-time job in Toyko led him down the path to where he is today.
When he was 21, Sei Rin came to Okinawa as an exchange student from China, after which he went to Tokyo. He trained for 5 years in the restaurant Unashin in Shimbashi, before opening Unagi Kushiyaki Shinten 5 years ago.
林 成Rin Sei
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Moritaya Tokyo Marunouchi Branch
モリタ屋 東京丸の内店
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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矢嶋 健YAJIMA KEN
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From a genuine love of fish to developing an interest in meat cuisine through his work with food
Born in 1968 in Tokyo, he was always interested in working with food, and as a lover of fish, started working in Tsukiji as a purchaser and handler of ingredients. Afterwards, his work at a company in the restaurant industry also deepened his appreciation for wines and meat dishes. He joined the Moritaya Tokyo Marunouchi Branch in December 2003, gaining a sommelier certification at around the same time.
矢嶋 健YAJIMA KEN
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Chisana Kura Dareyame
小さな蔵 だれやめ
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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福永 健太Kenta Fukunaga
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He started down the path to becoming a chef by discovering the potential of the world of the culinary arts
He studied economics day and night as a student, and studied business management during his time abroad. When he returned to Japan, he developed an interest in the world of cooking, and officially started down the path of becoming a chef. After an experience as the manager and head chef of a restaurant in Tokyo, he struck out on his own. He now exercises his skills at "Chisanakura Dareyame". Using his previous background in business management, he has created a place where anyone can feel comfortable while enjoying their food and drinks. His restaurant gets plenty of repeat customers.
福永 健太Kenta Fukunaga
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Nishi Azabu Bancho
西麻布 晩鶏
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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荻田 直紀OGITA NAOKI
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In desire of the betterment of yakitori, the grilled chicken dish of the people of Japan
Coming from Kagawa, his family managed a restaurant and cookery was present nearby from his childhood onward. So it's only natural he came to love food and chose to work at a restaurant for his university part-time job. After graduation, he engaged in training at Japanese-style and Japanese traditional restaurants, realizing his long-sought independence after his experience at a yakitori (grilled chicken) shop. Yakitori has the potential to be a dish of national ranking; he wants to take this food of the people and elevate it even further through the addition of flavor, hospitality, and accommodation to his customers.
荻田 直紀OGITA NAOKI
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Celadon
セラドン
- Sasazuka, Tokyo
- Thai/Vietnamese,Other Asian / Thai / Thai Curry / Imported Beer
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マナ アモンラッタプーンMANA AMONRATTAPUN
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The true essence of service refined in Thailand - broad smiles that brighten up your day in Japan
He was born in the province of Tak in Thailand in 1966. He worked as a hotelier for the Oriental Hotel Group in Thailand, and was engaged in the service industry in roles such as tour guides. After coming to Japan in 1997, he trained at a Thai dining restaurant in the city center of Tokyo, and was in charge of the front of house. He possesses a cheerful spirit with an unfaltering smile, and was put in charge of the dining area of "Celadon" ever since it opened in 2000.
マナ アモンラッタプーンMANA AMONRATTAPUN
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NIRVANA New York
ニルヴァーナ ニューヨーク
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Indian,Other Asian / Indian / Asian Creative Cuisine / Indian Curry
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杉山 幸誠SUGIYAMA KOSEI
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Putting various food experiences to use, sets his sights on a continuously evolving cuisine
Born in Tokyo, 1974. While training at [Grand Bleu] in Roppongi famous for Californian cuisine, he met a chef and was influenced to change his path to French cuisine. Afterwards, working at cafes and Japanese restaurants, as well as experiencing food abroad, by fate he was welcomed into [NIRVANA New York] restaurant. Their concept of "constant culinary evolution" matched that of the chef who had experienced various cuisine genres. He is still devoted to pursuing Indian cuisine, but always thinking outside of the box.
杉山 幸誠SUGIYAMA KOSEI
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Hang Dong
韓灯 ハンドゥン
- Tsukishima, Tokyo
- Korean,Other Asian / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean / Makgeolli
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金 英徳KIMU YONDOKU
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Taught by his mother, his flavours are based on home cooking from his childhood.
Brought up with his mothers Korean style cooking, Korean cuisine forms the base of his flavor. In his 20s he did cooking training for 2 years. Afterwards he returned back to Kyushu, where he help out at his mothers restaurant. Nine years ago he moved with his mother to Tokyo, where they both now reside.
金 英徳KIMU YONDOKU
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Japanese Restaurant SEIZAN
日本料理 晴山
- Tamachi/Mita, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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山本 晴彦Haruhiko Yamamoto
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We pride ourselves on our dashi, the foundation of Japanese cuisine
Born on September 5th, 1979 in Ashikaga City, Tochigi prefecture. Seeing how his cooking made his parents happy, he realized the gentle appeal of food, and decided to become a chef. After graduating from Ecole Tsuji Tokyo, he moved to Gifu prefecture to study under one of the school's special lecturers, Seiji Takada, and work at his restaurant "Takada Yassho". At the young age of 25 he became the manager of another branch of Yassho, and at 31 opened his own restaurant in Tokyo, called Seizan, and has been working there since.
山本 晴彦Haruhiko Yamamoto
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Gazan Garden
雅山GARDEN
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
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胡子 秀樹EBISU HIDEKI
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Starting his career as a chef, he later learned balance working as a consultant.
Born in Hiroshima in 1959, he had always dreamed of being a chef, and joined Tokyo's Crescent restaurant at age 20. Before he started in the kitchen, he worked as waiter, and came to understand the allure of hospitality, developing an interest in customer relations. Afterwards, he worked in management at a consulting firm, and in 2012 joined Sennohana, a Michelin Star-rated restaurant. Currently, he heads Gazan Garden as general manager.
胡子 秀樹EBISU HIDEKI
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Sushi Kanesaka
鮨かねさか
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi
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金坂 真次KANESAKA SHINJI
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We are energetic sushi craftsmen, always leading the race.
Born in Chiba prefecture, he single mindedly pursued baseball until graduating high school. After graduating culinary school, he began gaining experience at a local sushi restaurant. After gaining experience at well known stores in places like Ginza, he set up independently at age 28. Now, with 11 years of experience, he has expanded and even set up several branches overseas, and his restaurants have earned 2 stars in the Michelin Guide.
金坂 真次KANESAKA SHINJI
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Tempura Fukamachi
てんぷら深町
- Kyobashi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Tendon/Tenjyu (tempura bowl) / Sake
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深町 一真KAZUMA FUKAMACHI
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Our food is imbued with the seasons. Second generation tempura speciality restaurant.
He was born in Tokyo in 1978. Since he was small he grew up watching his father’s back who was a chef. It was natural for him to have the dream to be a chef. After graduating from culinary school in Shinjuku, he spent 4 years training in Miyuki Koshikishima, and then he entered [Tempura Fukamachi] when his father opened the restaurant. He tries to choose the seasonal vegetables to express each season. he is also in charge of preparing the pickled vegetables we receive from 'HILLTOP HOTEL'.
深町 一真KAZUMA FUKAMACHI
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