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Wine to Washoku Mikuri
ワインと和食 みくり
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine / Wine
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西 正希Masaki Nishi
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Mr. Nishi offers a blissful moment with the exquisite marriage of wine and Japanese food.
He was born in 1975 in Mie. Having loved cooking since childhood, he naturally aspired to become a chef. After graduating high school, he began training at a famous kaiseki restaurant in Kobe. He developed his skills for 14 years, then further honed his skills at a Michelin-starred ryotei restaurant in Mie. After that, he worked as a head chef at Gion Tsudaro in Kyoto. In 2022, he became the head chef of Mikuri. Every day, he devotes himself to creating a marriage of wine and Japanese cuisine that satisfies his own senses.
西 正希Masaki Nishi
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Sakanaya Soma Kurume Branch
さかな家そう馬 久留米店
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Whisky
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Sakanaya Soma Nishimachi Branch
さかな家そう馬 西町店
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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Akasaka Sumibi Shabu-shabu Takane No Buta
赤坂 炭火しゃぶしゃぶ 高嶺の豚
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Nabe (hot pot)
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伊藤 大貴 Hiroki Ito
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Mr. Ito offers the finest shabu-shabu with honest work, bringing together the thoughts of people who love food.
He was born in 1994 in Nagano. A manager and a head chef of Takane No Buta. Growing up with parents who ran a fruit and vegetable store, he became familiar with various ingredients and cuisines early on. After working in the restaurant and hospitality industry in his hometown, he moved to Tokyo to join his current restaurant. Then, he assumed his current position in June 2023. He is a manager with a wealth of food experience, carefully preparing his unique shabu-shabu, which brings together the thoughts of people involved in the food industry, such as the producers of the ingredients. His hospitality, which reflects his sincere personality, is also well-received.
伊藤 大貴 Hiroki Ito
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Shabu Shabu Ogami
しゃぶしゃぶ 尾がみ
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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小栗 浩輔Kosuke Oguri
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Mr. Oguri offers shabu-shabu that respects "Japaneseness," which he has perfected through his efforts.
He was born in 1980 in Shizuoka. At 27, he started his career in the food industry and studied at restaurants in Tokyo. He had experienced at Kissho, Shabu-gen, Shabu-shabu Yamawarau. He has been working as a restaurant manager and a sommelier. At Ogami, he currently offers shabu-shabu that respects "Japaneseness," such as using seasonal ingredients from his experience in Japanese cuisine and shabu-shabu.
小栗 浩輔Kosuke Oguri
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Hareya Bettei
はれや 別邸
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab / Sake
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寺田 竜之進Ryunoshin Terada
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Carefully prepared fresh seafood from Hokuriku, recreated in Kitashinchi.
Mr. Terada was born in Fukuoka prefecture and has honed his craft in many places. He has experience as an apprentice to a famous chef. His severe and honest personality is the foundation of his career. He carefully makes tofu by hand, takes great care in selecting seasonings, and spends extra effort on miso and soy sauce, all to create original flavors that can only be tasted at his restaurant. He handles the finest seafood from the seas of Hokuriku with expert skills to recreate the flavors of Fukui in Kitashinchi. He serves food tailored to diners' preferences upon request.
寺田 竜之進Ryunoshin Terada
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Kokubuncho Kurotaka
国分町 黒髙
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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穂? 恒彦Tsunehiko Hotaka
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Mr. Hotaka is a chef dedicated to the culinary profession in Sendai. His seasonal courses prepared with seafood from the Sanriku region enchant guests.
He was born in 1960 in Miyagi. The master of Kokubuncho Kurotaka. After graduating from culinary school, he has studied for many years, starting his career at a Japanese restaurant in Sendai. While learning and deepening his knowledge of Japanese cuisine's traditional techniques and tastes, he also acquired Italian techniques to broaden his culinary horizons. He pursues a Japanese x Western approach to cooking that further enhances the appeal of the ingredients. In addition, he has acquired a highly specialized "fugu chef's license." After working as a chef at a famous Japanese restaurant in Tachimachi, he has worked in Kokubuncho since opening his current restaurant in the fall of 2022.
穂? 恒彦Tsunehiko Hotaka
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HAKATAYA
HAKATA屋
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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白根 龍獎Ryusuke Shirane
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Serves menus to match Kumamoto's local sake, shochu, and a variety of other drinks.
Mr. Shirane was born in 1994 in Kumamoto. Based on Japanese cuisine, he also experienced Western cuisine. With experience in various culinary genres, he has expanded his repertoire while honing his skills as a chef. Currently working at HAKATAYA. He offers a wide variety of menu items to match the unique drinks, including Kumamoto's local sake, shochu selected by the shochu sommelier, and Kikuka wine.
白根 龍獎Ryusuke Shirane
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Sushi Uchio
鮨うち尾
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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内尾 司Tsukasa Uchio
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Mr. Uchio established his foundation as a chef by honing his skills in Japan's East and West regions.
He was born in 1992 in Fukuoka. Entered the world of Japanese food professions at the age of 20. He worked in Japanese restaurants in Kanagawa and Osaka areas. Studied mainly Japanese cuisine and established his expertise in handling fresh fish and seasonal ingredients as a chef. He opened Sushi Uchio in 2023.
内尾 司Tsukasa Uchio
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Matoi Ginza
まとい銀座
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Steak / Wine
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的場 圭司Keiji Matoba
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Mr. Matoba offers a blissful plate combining carefully selected Japanese wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients from the mountains and the sea.
Mr. Matoba was born 1997 in Wakayama. Impressed by the differences between Western and Japanese culinary culture when Mr. Matoba studied abroad in New York in his late teens, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine to popularize Japanese food overseas. After working at the Ritz-Carlton in Osaka and Hotel Okura in Tokyo, he was transferred to the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam at 30. Since then, he has worked in 17 countries, including Singapore and Switzerland, including launches and events. Finally, he served as an executive chef at AMAN Resorts.
的場 圭司Keiji Matoba
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Sushi Restaurant SAIKA
寿し処 彩華
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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永山 亮Ryo Nagayama
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Mr. Nagayama is a single-minded sushi and Japanese food artisan who fulfilled his longtime dream after finishing his training.
Mr. Nagayama was born in 1977 in Hokkaido. He resolved to become a chef after hearing the praise of customers, who thought his food was delicious, at a part-time job during his school days. These comments gave him joy and a sense of purpose. After graduating high school, he began studying at a sushi restaurant in Otaru-shi. He admired the senior artisans there and started thinking he wanted to have his own sushi restaurant one day. With his 22 years of the learning experience, he struck out on his own. After opening Sushi Restaurant Saika, he also opened Otaru Robatayaki Hakkaku in June 2020. Sushi Restaurant Saika moved to its present location in March 2022 and continues to this day.
永山 亮Ryo Nagayama
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Nihonbashi Sushi Shiba
日本橋 鮨しば
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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柴 隆之Takayuki Shiba
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Mr. Shiba attracts guests with his free-spirited courses, which are brought up with extensive experience in the field of Edomae Sushi.
He was born in 1979 in Saitama. The owner of Nihonbashi Sushi Shiba. He started his professional career with the desire to impress people with his cooking. Gained experience as a French and pastry chef at the prestigious Auberge Au Mirador in Hakone and later honed his Edo-mae sushi skills at a famous restaurant in Ginza and in the sushi departments of a first-class hotel. After establishing a sushi restaurant in Meguro and working as a manager, he founded his current restaurant and became independent in June 2023. It has earned a reputation for the creative courses that combine sushi and Japanese cuisine with innovative dishes and stylish hospitality.
柴 隆之Takayuki Shiba
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Omi-Kaiseki Kiyomoto
近江懐石 清元
- North Otsu, Shiga
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kyoto Cuisine / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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清本 健次Kenji Kiyomoto
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Mr. Kiyomoto offers Omi Kaiseki with ingredients unique to Omi, using the exceptional skills he acquired in Kyoto cuisine.
He was born in 1967 in Shiga. After graduating from high school, he entered the culinary world. At 23, he took over his family's ryokan (Japanese-style hotel) and switched to kappo (Japanese cooking). He trained under Mr. Akihiko Maruta at Kyoto Cuisine Maruta and Mr. Seiji Tone, the head chef at Biwako Hotel. Studied under Mr. Akiyuki Shingu, the head of the Seiwa Shijyoryu (the Way of Court Knives), and served as a ceremonial chef at the Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Omi Jingu Shrine, and Ise Jingu Shrine. In 2004, he was featured in an NHK human documentary program about the inheritance of Kyoto's Osechi cuisine, which received a great response. In 2010, he assumed the name of Kensei Kiyomoto, the 35th head chef of the Seiwa Shijyoryu.
清本 健次Kenji Kiyomoto
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Sakanaya Soma Yanagawa Branch
さかな家そう馬 柳川店
- Yanagawa/Omuta/Chikugo, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Wine
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Yamagata Soba Saryo Tsukinoyama
山形蕎麦茶寮 月の山
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / Soba (noodles) / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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増田 大補Daisuke Masuda
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An artisan chef who has studied Edo Soba fascinates you with its deep world of Soba.
Mr. Masuda was born in Tokyo. He is an experienced soba chef who has built up his career at soba restaurants in Tokyo. While Edo Soba was popular in Edo (ancient Tokyo), where many people and cultures came and went, Tsukinoyama offers Yamagata's unique soba, which was born from the rich nature and food culture. He presents the deep world of soba from the viewpoint of a professional who has studied in Edo soba.
増田 大補Daisuke Masuda
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Sushi Fujiro
鮨 不二楼
- Kayabacho, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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古川 和希Kazuki Furukawa
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Mr. Furukawa presents the one and only “New Edomae Sushi,” resulting from studies in Fukuoka and Tokyo.
He was born in 1983 in Fukuoka and is the head chef at Sushi Fujiro. In his late teens, he ate at the famous Fukuoka restaurant Yamanaka, and was truly impressed. He studied at a culinary school with a vision of working at Yamanaka and started working there after graduation. He trained hard studying Hakatamae Sushi. After moving to Tokyo and gaining experience at Edomae Sushi restaurants in Ginza and Roppongi, he connected with Mr. Muneshige Takatori, the general manager of Fujiro, and participated in the launch of the current restaurant. He has been in his current position since its founding in 2017. He charms guests from Japan and overseas with his unique sushi that has a fusion of freshness and aging, Eastern and Western styles.
古川 和希Kazuki Furukawa
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Ganso Kushi-shabu Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch
元祖串しゃぶ まつたけ 心斎橋店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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谷川 貴一Takakazu Tanigawa
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Mr. Tanigawa learned the joys and rewards of the restaurant business from practical experience.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. Having originally started his career in a different industry than food and beverage, Mr. Tanigawa began his career as a chef in his mid-30s. Although he had no experience initially, he found enjoyment and satisfaction through working in restaurants and honed his skills. He is currently working as a chef at Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch.
谷川 貴一Takakazu Tanigawa
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Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch
個室 和牛焼肉 吟 難波店
- Namba, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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平子 貴利Takatoshi Hirako
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Mr. Hirako works hard every day to serve delicious Yakiniku and create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.
He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. Having felt the appeal of work that lets him see guests' smiling faces, he entered the world of dining. While working at a Yakiniku restaurant, he met the president of his current company and changed his job. Currently, he displays his skills as the restaurant head of Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch, a Wagyu beef BBQ restaurant with private rooms. He spends his days serving delicious Yakiniku and working hard to create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.
平子 貴利Takatoshi Hirako
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Nikuko
肉幸
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak
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島田 忠任Tadahide Shimada
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The star chef presents blissful dishes using Kobe beef.
Mr. Shimada was born in 1975 in Tokyo. His parents were chefs, so he was familiar with cooking from an early age. He has led a meat restaurant that was awarded the Michelin star for eight consecutive years and has experience setting up overseas restaurants. He opened Nikuko with his skills of winning Michelin stars for eight straight years.
島田 忠任Tadahide Shimada
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Japanese restaurant Yu-chan
Japanese restaurant Yu-chan
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Wine
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﨑川 裕介Yusuke Sakigawa
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Mr. Sakigawa opened his own restaurant after finding new goals for cooking.
Mr. Sakigawa was born in 1989 in Osaka. He gained experience in a part-time job when he was a student. He learned the basics of cooking from the store head's instruction. Having been moved by the joy of cooking, he entered a culinary institute intending to become a chef. After graduating, he joined a Japanese restaurant, which gave his career a full-blown start. He continued polishing his skills in Japanese cuisine. In August 2022, he opened Japanese restaurant Yu-chan as the owner and head chef. He stands proudly in his kitchen every day while reconfirming the joy and depth of cooking.
﨑川 裕介Yusuke Sakigawa
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