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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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Miyakami
みやかみ
- Asamashita, Kanagawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami
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Mr. Miyakami is a professional who has inherited the DNA of chefs and has been trained exclusively in Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1979 in Kanagawa in 1979. Born to parents who owned a restaurant, he aspired to be a chef from an early age. Because the restaurant was located in a market, he grew up surrounded by quality ingredients and naturally developed the ability to judge them. After graduating from Hattori Nutrition College, he became certified as a dietitian and sommelier. He joined Tokyo Kitcho, where he had worked part-time since he was a student and continued training for about 13 years. Then, in 2007, he became independent and opened Miyakami.
宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami
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Sosaku Ryori Matsu
創作料理 真都
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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大葉 敬太 Keita Oba
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Mr. Oba provides a luxurious moment of hospitality with delicious ingredients from Miyagi.
He was born in 1990 in Miyagi. He began to cook as part of his physical preparation for sports and became a chef. Upon moving to Tokyo, he trained for three years at a famous French restaurant. Later, he studied at a Japanese restaurant and teppanyaki restaurant in Miyagi Prefecture. In May 2020, he opened Matsu to realize his wish to make "a restaurant that can fulfill the desire of adults." He responds flexibly to each person's request and attracts guests with various dishes.
大葉 敬太 Keita Oba
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Teuchi Soba to Kamo Ryouri Jigen
手打ち蕎麦と鴨料理 慈玄
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / Duck / Soba (noodles) / Sake
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浅見 昌治Masaharu Asami
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In a corner of Ebisu, Mr. Asami offers handmade soba noodles and duck dishes for a moment of bliss.
He was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. Although originally from a different world than a chef's, his involvement with organic and safe products in his work gradually strengthened his interest in food. Then he entered the world of Soba noodles chefs, a field in which he had long been interested. After training at a restaurant in the Issa-an group, he opened Jigen. Even though it is located in front of Ebisu Station in the heart of the city, he offers a blissful experience that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
浅見 昌治Masaharu Asami
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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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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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Somenya Ito Kabukicho Main Branch
素麺屋 糸 歌舞伎町本店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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With abundant experience and passion, Mr. Araki is fully committed to the study of cooking.
He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Since childhood, he developed a love for both eating and cooking while being exposed to his mother's delicious dishes. During his university years, he spent four years in an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) kitchen. After graduation, he joined an udon specialty restaurant, where he worked for 23 years as a manager and supervisor. In 2020, he moved to an izakaya to study fish and Japanese sake. Later, he joined Ito and played a key role in launching their fish dishes. The following year, he took charge of fish dishes and Japanese sake, contributing to planning new menus and course offerings.
荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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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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Nihonbashi Kayabacho Sakaba Tototo
日本橋・茅場町酒場ととと
- Kayabacho, Tokyo
- Seafood,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot) / Sake
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原田 望Nozomi Harada
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Ms. Harada honed her skills through Japanese food and Japanese cuisine.
She was born in Chiba. Having experience in several restaurants in Chiba Prefecture, she has honed her skills as a chef, mainly in Japanese cuisine. Currently, she works at Nihonbashi Kayabacho Sakaba Tototo. She utilizes the skills he has cultivated in the world of Japanese cuisine to convey the full appeal of quality ingredients.
原田 望Nozomi Harada
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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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Unagi Ryouri Unawa Izumi
うなぎ料理うな和泉
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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加藤 晴久Haruhisa Kato
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Challenging the world of eel cuisine with a new heart as a chef.
Mr. Kato was born in 1971 in Hokkaido. After graduating high school, he entered Tsuji Culinary Institute Osaka with a deep passion for cooking. Then, he trained at a restaurant in Kurashiki through the introduction of Mr. Tamura, the executive chef of Japanese cuisine at Hotel New Otani Osaka. At Foresta Hills in Toyota City, he met Mr. Mizogami, whom he looks up to as his mentor. After working at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel for 19 years, he moved to Unawa Izumi in August 2023. He currently serves as the restaurant's manager.
加藤 晴久Haruhisa Kato
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Hikizan
引算
- Nagarekawa/Yagembori, Hiroshima
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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青木 伸一Shinichi Aoki
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Mr. Aoki delivers the best Japanese cuisine with his "Hikizan (subtraction)" cooking style, in which the deliciousness of seasonal ingredients shines through.
He was born in 1975 in Hiroshima. The owner of Hikizan. After training at a major restaurant in Hiroshima-shi, he produced a sake izakaya, Kokoroya, in Otemachi, the same city, and developed it into a popular restaurant. While cooking dishes that go well with alcohol, he realized the depth of Japanese cuisine again, so he honed his skills in authentic Japanese cuisine. In 2014, he gained the management rights of Kokoroya and became independent. As he operated the restaurant, he prepared to open a Japanese restaurant, and in April 2020, he opened his current restaurant. He entertains guests from Japan and abroad with seasonal Japanese cuisine that is skillfully prepared with the best of ingredients.
青木 伸一Shinichi Aoki
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Ginza Tamai
銀座 玉ゐ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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長谷川 久展Hisanobu Hasegawa
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Mr. Hasegawa is encouraged by his customers' comments, "It was delicious!".
He started working at Nihonbashi Tamai in December 2014 and moved to Ginza Tamai in April 2016. During the past 42 years, he has worked in the food and beverage industry, mainly in the Japanese food field. It makes him very happy when customers tell him that the dishes he serves them are delicious, so he works hard every day with that feeling in mind. Considering that conger eel dishes are rare in the world, his ambition is to make delicious dishes that everybody has never tasted before.
長谷川 久展Hisanobu Hasegawa
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Shikiryori Kitagaichi
四季料理きたがいち
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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料理長・生沼The head chef, Mr. Oinuma
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After studying as a Japanese chef, Mr. Oinuma provides "delicious excitement" to guests.
He was born in 1985. Started his career as a chef at the age of 20. At first, he honed his skills while being influenced by his seniors as a chef. After that, he was active in restaurants in Tokyo, mainly Japanese food. Currently, he is a chef at Kitagaichi. With the theme of "delicious excitement," he provides guests with a dining experience that impresses them the moment they eat it.
料理長・生沼The head chef, Mr. Oinuma
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Mawaranaisushi Hokuriku Gappa
廻らない寿司 北陸がっぱ
- Kawasaki, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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西村 俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura
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Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces.
Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces. Offering mawaranai sushi (not conveyor belt sushi), he enchants his guests with his delicate technique and passion. He provides heartwarming moments with careful attention to ingredients and hospitality.
西村 俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura
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Sushi Mahoroba
寿司まほろば
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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村上 勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami
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Master of sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. Renowned for expert sushi making and refined hospitality.
Mr. Murakami was born in 1961 in Shiga and is the head chef of Sushi Mahoroba. He began his culinary career at a Japanese restaurant in Shiga, where he honed his skills in Japanese cuisine before moving on to sushi. Following his studies at sushi restaurants in Shiga, Kyoto, and Tokyo, he learned the techniques and taste of Edo-mae sushi at a famous sushi restaurant in Tokyo. Then, he moved to Osaka, the capital of food, and worked at a sushi restaurant in the Minami district. Recognized for his talent, he assumed his current position when the restaurant opened in September 2023. He serves guests from Japan and abroad with his experience and skill regarding ingredients from various regions of Japan, as well as his friendly and warm hospitality.
村上 勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami
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Sushi Umiji
寿司海路
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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角藤 文俊Fumitoshi Kakutou
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Having honed his skills in the world of sushi, Mr. Kakutou is now making his sushi with the utmost care and attention to detail.
He was inspired to become a sushi chef by a visit to a sushi restaurant when he was a high school student, where he was fascinated by its chefs. His career as a sushi chef began in earnest when he entered a sushi restaurant as an apprentice. While learning traditional Japanese techniques, he always pursued new tastes by incorporating modern sensibilities. Since then, he has trained at various restaurants for over 25 years. In June 2023, he joined Sushi Umiji.
角藤 文俊Fumitoshi Kakutou
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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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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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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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