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Shintomicho Maruyasu
新富町 丸安
- Hatchobori, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Cookshop / Sake
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小栗 洸介Kosuke Oguri
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Mr. Oguri is the owner who brings out the true worth of the ingredients by naturally combining deep flavors.
He was born in 1988 in Chiba. After graduating from university, he worked as a sales representative for a manufacturer. Inspired by his relatives working in the food and beverage industry, he became interested in this field. He resigned from his job and studied at several Japanese restaurants in Tokyo. In April 2024, he opened his own restaurant, Maruyasu. His simple yet profound cuisine, which makes the most of the unique flavors of ingredients, has impressed and satisfied many people.
小栗 洸介Kosuke Oguri
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Aged Wagyu Yakiniku Aging Beef Waterrace Kanda Akihabara Branch
熟成和牛焼肉エイジング・ビーフワテラス神田秋葉原店
- Ochanomizu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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Shutoku 2nd Branch
秀徳2号店
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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福里 優一郎Yuichiro Fukusato
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Inspired by a sushi chef during elementary school, Mr. Fukusato aspired to become a sushi chef and continues to hone his skills daily.
He was born in 1979 in Tokyo. In elementary school, he visited a sushi restaurant with his family. He was fascinated by the sight of sushi chefs making sushi and aspired to become a sushi chef himself. At 17, he began training as a sushi chef at Tsukiji Sushiko. Afterward, he honed his skills by working at various sushi restaurants throughout Tokyo. Finally, he joined Shutoku in 2012. Currently, he serves as the manager of Shutoku 2nd Branch, where he continues to uphold the taste of this renowned restaurant.
福里 優一郎Yuichiro Fukusato
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Sugita
すぎ田
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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佐藤 光朗Mitsuo Sato
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Making proper efforts to pursue a deliciousness hidden in the traditional dish.
Born in 1980 in Tokyo, he raised up watching his father who ran a pork cutlet restaurant. It was natural for him to help his father before going to school in his days as a student. After graduating from a university, he started working at [Sugita] to succeed his family business, then became the 2nd generation in 2011. He is modest to say that his restaurant is a small bistro in this town but still making efforts every day to be better than any other restaurant, and wishing the guests to say [though pork cutlet is a casual food, his dish is special].
佐藤 光朗Mitsuo Sato
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Kagurazaka En
神楽坂 えん
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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藤澤 健二Kenji Fujisawa
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Having loved fish since childhood, Mr. Fujisawa became a sushi chef out of his love for the fish.
He was born in 1970 in Hyogo. He has been interested in fish since childhood and enjoys watching them in illustrated books and aquariums. This interest led him to decide to pursue a career as a sushi chef. Working at sushi restaurants in Tokyo for more than 20 years, he honed his solid skills and unique palate. In 2024, he met the owner of Kagurazaka En and joined the restaurant.
藤澤 健二Kenji Fujisawa
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L'OMBELICO
L’OMBELICO
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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千田 健治Kenji Chida
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Mr. Chida aspires to be a chef who can move people through culinary creations.
He was born in 1984 in Iwate. The delicious dishes he enjoyed as a child at restaurants and the smiles of his family around the table were memorable and became the starting point for him to become a chef. During high school, he worked part-time at a restaurant, learning both the joys and challenges of cooking. After graduation, he left his hometown to take on new challenges. Upon moving to Tokyo, he gained much experience and continued to hone his skills. He is currently active at L'OMBELICO, which opened in September 2023.
千田 健治Kenji Chida
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Jizakanaya Hamamatsucho Branch
海鮮問屋 地魚屋 浜松町店
- Hamamatsucho/Daimon, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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奥山 直之Naoyuki Okuyama
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Delivering smiles to customers through fresh fish cuisine.
Mr. Okuyama was born in 1974 in Yamagata. He has been interested in cooking ever since he was young. He learned of the joys of cooking at a dining establishment where he worked part-time during his student days and was drawn in by the world of food. He learned various knowledge and skills, such as Hokkaido cuisine, Kyoto cuisine, sushi, and Kaiseki cuisine - all of which have made him the chef he is today. Utilizing his over 20 years of experience, he now works as head chef and pours his efforts into developing the menu and raising future generations of chefs.
奥山 直之Naoyuki Okuyama
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Shibuya Teppanyaki Rin
渋谷 鉄板焼き 凛
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak
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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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Tarikino Kappou
他力野割烹
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Wine / Sake
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他力野 慶太Keita Tarikino
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Challenging the Shuhari (follow the rules, break the rules, transcend the rules) of Japanese cuisine, Mr. Tarikino fascinates guests with various "freshly prepared" dishes that embrace the seasons.
He was born in 1974 in Nagasaki. Attracted by the way a chef finishes skewers behind the counter at a yakitori restaurant in his hometown, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at kappou and Japanese restaurants in Nagasaki City, he studied at a Japanese restaurant in Yokohama City. Then, he got to work with the Ukai Group and became the head chef at kappou ukai in Ginza Roppongi. As the culmination of his efforts, he founded his current restaurant in July 2022 and became independent. Serving dishes at the counter, which is his starting point, he serves " freshly prepared" dishes with creative and unique arrangements.
他力野 慶太Keita Tarikino
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Tori-no-Miyagawa AKASAKA INTERCITY AIR
鶏の宮川 赤坂インターシティAIR
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Sake
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橋本 淳Jun Hashimoto
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The most reliable chef in the restaurant leads the young chefs by showing them the way.
He was born in 1980 in Fukushima prefecture. In Tokyo, he accumulated experiences at a kaiseki (traditional Japanese cuisine) restaurant for 7 years and an Italian restaurant for 3 years. Currently he works as the master chef for [Yakitori Miyagawa Akasaka branch], and [Tori-no-Miyagawa AKASAKA INTERCITY AIR] which is operated in a new business style. He works hard towards [the most popular chicken restaurant in the world] making full use of his management ability obtained through his experience managing two different types of restaurants. His goal is to create a flexible organization to promptly meet the changing needs of the guests. This reliable leader also makes efforts to educate the chefs of the new generation.
橋本 淳Jun Hashimoto
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Sushi Kaki Shinjuku Sushiebisu Shinjuku Nishiguchi Kotakibashi-dori Branch
寿司 牡蠣 新宿スシエビス 新宿西口小滝橋通り
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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飯田 徹也Tetsuya Iida
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The love of sushi comes to shape: A reliable chef's challenge utilizing the experience at a major restaurant.
Mr. Iida was born in 1982 in Chiba. His love of sushi led him to a career in the culinary arts. He trained for 17 years at a major sushi chain and developed solid skills and experience. In 2023, at the chairman's invitation, he joined the Sushiebisu Shinjuku Nishiguchi Kotakibashi-dori Branch. With his inquisitive mind and skill, he contributes to developing popular menus and quality improvement at the restaurant. He became the head chef in February 2024.
飯田 徹也Tetsuya Iida
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Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC Ikebukuro Branch
Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC 池袋店
- Ikebukuro East Exit/Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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tsugumi
tsugumi つぐみ
- Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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木原 良尚Yoshinao Kihara
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Mr. Kihara proposes highly flexible menus based on his experience as a French chef.
He was born in 1978 in Tokyo. Began his career as a French chef at the age of 19. He has gained experience as a chef in Japan and abroad, including in Tokyo, Hokkaido, France, and Singapore. tsugumi is Mr. Kihara's third restaurant. While keeping a Japanese food base, he offers a highly flexible menu by combining elements of various genres, including his experience as a French chef.
木原 良尚Yoshinao Kihara
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Kioicho Fukudaya
紀尾井町 福田家
- Nagatacho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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松下 俊一Shunichi Matsushita
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With the seasonal food and dinnerware made by the famous artist Rosanjin, Mr. Matsushita delivers the poetic feelings of the seasons.
Mr. Matsushita was born in 1969 in Nagano. The head chef at Fukudaya. Raised among the nature of southern Nagano, he grew up knowing the food ingredients of mountain villages. After graduating high school, he studied at Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, and then moved to Tokyo. After refining his skills at a fugu blowfish restaurant in Ginza, and Japanese restaurants in high-class hotels in Tokyo and Hakone, he started his working relationship with Fukudaya in 2006. After serving as the sous chef for many years, he began his current position in 2016. He makes delicious seasonal dishes and every day perfects the taste of food served on dinnerware made by Rosanjin, charming guests from Japan and overseas.
松下 俊一Shunichi Matsushita
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Asakusa Kusatsutei Ariake Branch
浅草 草津亭 有明店
- Ariake, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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澤田 清美Kiyomi Sawada
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Mr. Sawada continues to lead a life as a chef filled with enthusiasm and hard work.
He was born in Fukushima. At 18, he chose the culinary world in order to develop his skills. At Asakusa Kusatsutei, a renowned restaurant in Asakusa, he trained and honed his techniques while experiencing the depth of the cuisine. In April 2023, Asakusa Kusatsutei Ariake Branch was opened in Ariake. He has now moved to this new career stage and displays his shrewdness.
澤田 清美Kiyomi Sawada
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ESqUISSE
ESqUISSE
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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リオネル・ベカLionel Beccat
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Came to Japan by order of his master, then to [ESqUISSE] after accumulating excellent careers.
He was born in 1976 in Corsica, France. He decided to be a chef after the age of 20 and started working at [Le Centrale], a brasserie of Michel Troisgros. After having training at other restaurants with stars, he became the second chef of [Maison Troisgros] at the age of 26. When [Cuisine [s] Michel Troigros] was opened in 2006, he was assigned by Mr. Michel Troigros to go to Japan as the chef. After working as the executive chef for 5 and half years, he moved to [ESqUISSE] in 2012.
リオネル・ベカLionel Beccat
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Tokyo Washoku Rikuu Ebisu Branch
東京和食 りくう 恵比寿店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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高山 泰育Yasuhiro Takayama
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A chef who moved from French to Japanese cuisine, serving Japanese cuisine with unique techniques.
Mr. Takayama was born in 1988 in Niigata. Inspired by a TV cooking show he watched as a child, he learned to cook on his own during high school. After entering the culinary world, he worked at up-and-coming French restaurants such as tusimi and Souvenir. He is a chef with an insatiable curiosity. He continuously improves his skills, with the passion to "serve Japanese cuisine that will remain in guests' hearts and make them happy when they leave."
高山 泰育Yasuhiro Takayama
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Mar de Christiano's
マル・デ・クリスチアノ
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Portuguese / Seafood / Wine
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佐藤 幸ニKoji Sato
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Cooking style supported by global experience from Europe to Asia.
He was born in 1974 in Saitama prefecture. Longing for [a professional skill], he entered a cooking school after graduating high school and learned western style cooking. Starting his work at [ANA Hotel] after graduation, 3 years later, he travelled to Italy to pursue further experience. Broadening his experience in France, England and Thailand, he learned cuisines in various countries and took responsibility of sous chef at a restaurant with a star and executive chef at a hotel. Returning to Japan, he learned restaurant designing and management, and opened a Portuguese restaurant [Christiano's] in 2010.
佐藤 幸ニKoji Sato
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Shinjuku Kakekomi Gyoza
新宿 駆け込み餃子
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Basashi (horse meat sashimi) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Gyoza (dumplings)
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竹内 仁栄Kimiharu Takeuchi
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Mr. Takeuchi wanted to take over his father's restaurant and entered the world of chefs.
He was born on July 3, 1980, in Saitama. His father operated a Chinese restaurant, and his mother helped in the store. Mr. Takeuchi, along with his mother, spent his childhood in the kitchen, so it came as natural for him to enroll in a culinary school. He trained at restaurants in Ginza, Roppongi, and Ebisu for 15 years, thinking he would someday take over his father's restaurant. He has absorbed a wide range of knowledge, from Shanghai cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, and medicinal herbs to management and accounting up to the present.
竹内 仁栄Kimiharu Takeuchi
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