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Ganso Ebidashi Monja no Ebisen Shibuya Stream Branch
元祖海老出汁もんじゃのえびせん 渋谷ストリーム店
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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羽方 勇二Yuji Hagata
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A chef who brings smiles to guests with a charming downtown atmosphere and delicious cuisine.
Mr. Hagata was born in 1992 in Tokyo. He had a passion for food from a young age and decided to pursue a career in the culinary world. Gained experience working as a chef in Japanese and chicken-focused restaurants in Marunouchi and Shinjuku. At Ganso Ebidashi Monja no Ebisen, he put his heart into his cooking every day with the desire for their guests to want to come back. He also put effort into creating the restaurant's ambiance, hoping that guests could experience the atmosphere of a Monja restaurant born in the traditional downtown area.
羽方 勇二Yuji Hagata
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Maruya Honten Tokyo Midtown Branch
まるや本店 東京ミッドタウン店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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山田 孝志Takashi Yamada
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Following his experience at a hotel, Mr. Yamada launched the Tokyo Midtown Branch and is now looking to expand further.
He was born in April 1977 in Aichi. He learned the spirit of hospitality through 10 years of working at a hotel in Aichi. At Maruya, he mastered grilling eel under the executive chef while serving as management staff. In 2019, he launched the Tokyo Midtown branch, the first out-of-prefecture store, where he is the manager and chef. In 2024, the second restaurant in Tokyo opened in Ginza. He is aiming for a further leap forward.
山田 孝志Takashi Yamada
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Charcoal-grilled Eel Doikatsuman Kinkakuji Branch
炭焼鰻 土井活鰻 金閣寺店
- Kinkakuji Temple/Kinugasa/Kita-ku, Kyoto
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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金谷 竜大Tatsuhiro Kanatani
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[Doikatsuman] Chef's skill and spirit learned at the main branch.
Mr. Kanatani was born in 1991 in Kyoto. He was attracted by the spirit of Mr. Doi Katsunagi Eel, the owner-chef of Doikatsuman, so he entered the head restaurant as one of the chefs. Through his daily training, he inherited the technique of charcoal-grilled eel, which makes the thick eel fluffy, and the passion of the chefs who have been delighting people with delicious eel. Then, the Kinkakuji Branch, the third branch of the restaurant, was opened. He is currently the owner and chef of the Kinkakuji Branch.
金谷 竜大Tatsuhiro Kanatani
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Nihonryori Tomita
日本料理とみた
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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冨田 浩Hiroshi Tomita
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Mr. Tomita presents the quintessence of Japanese cuisine in a Japanese setting, with dishes that are rich in flavor and make the most of seasonal ingredients.
He was born in 1969 in Kumamoto. The owner of Nihonryori Tomita. While working part-time at a Japanese restaurant, he was praised for the delicious rice balls he made, which awakened his enjoyment of working in the food industry. He trained at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo for five years, aspiring to become a professional. After returning to Kumamoto and working for many years as a sous chef at a traditional Japanese restaurant and a chef at a Japanese restaurant, he founded his current restaurant in 2008. The restaurant was moved to its current location in 2020. He attracts guests from Japan and abroad with seasonal delicacies and cordial hospitality in an elegant Japanese space.
冨田 浩Hiroshi Tomita
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Sukiyaki Jyuniten
すき焼き 十二天
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak
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浅川 吉継Yoshitsugu Asakawa
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Mr. Asakawa wants to deliver the ingredients that professional experts have carefully chosen in their most delicious state.
He was born in 1971 in Osaka. After graduating from college, he started his culinary career at 23. Beginning at a hotel in Takaragaike, Kyoto, he gained experience as a French chef. He then moved to France in his mid-twenties, honing his skills in various restaurants for six and a half years. Returning to Japan, he opened his own restaurant and became an owner-chef. After that, he joined Sukiyaki Jyuniten with the skills and knowledge he had acquired over the years.
浅川 吉継Yoshitsugu Asakawa
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Fujino
藤乃
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Soba (noodles) / Nabe (hot pot) / Duck
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門野 倫也Michiya Kadono
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From part-time work during high school, Mr. Kadono chose the path of living on his own skills.
He was born in 1973 in Hyogo. He gained experience in the food and beverage industry through a part-time job during high school. Despite working as a salaried employee at a major corporation, he aspired to work independently with his skills, leading to his decision to leave the company. He was fortunate to have good colleagues and trained in Western cuisine, Japanese cuisine, French cuisine, and handmade soba noodles. Through this journey, he came across the owner of Fujino, and has been serving as the head chef since 2014. With a desire to expand his culinary expertise, he learned handmade soba, and he makes sure to create menus that utilize his many experiences.
門野 倫也Michiya Kadono
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ISAGO (Hotel ISAGO Kobe)
いさご（ほてるISAGO神戸）
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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川向 和美Kazumi Kawamukai
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Mr. Kawamukai provides visitors with seasonal flavors and pleasant moments.
He was born on June 22, 1959, in Kada, Wakayama Prefecture. To master the art of Japanese cuisine, he trained at some of Japan's finest ryotei (Japanese-style restaurants) and ryokan (Japanese-style inns). After studying the essence of Japanese cuisine and honing his skills at "Villa Jyusouya" in Shigisan, Nara, "Kyoto Cuisine Hamatoku" in Kyoto, "Kappo Nakano" in Osaka, "Ogawaya" in Gero Onsen, and "Tenryukaku" at Ryozenji in Nara, he joined ISAGO. With a wealth of experience and solid skills, he expresses the tradition and delicacy of Japanese cuisine in each dish. He continues to face Japanese cuisine with deep knowledge and passion.
川向 和美Kazumi Kawamukai
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SUSHIGEN
すし験
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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秋枝 泰祐Hiromasa Akieda
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Crafting a perfect experience for each day's guests.
Mr. Hiromasa Akieda was born in 1970 in Aichi Prefecture and started in the restaurant business at the age of 20. He has worked in Nagoya, Aichi, focusing his studies on Japanese food, and became familiar with a variety of ingredients. He currently manages [SUSHIGEN], where he carefully chooses the perfect ingredients and sake for each day's guests, serving a blissful experience over the counter.
秋枝 泰祐Hiromasa Akieda
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Ryotei Omiya ICHI-NO-YA
料亭 大宮 一の家
- Omiya, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sushi / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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赤石 純一Junichi Akaishi
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The elegant kaiseki cuisine prepared by techniques cultivated over many years fascinates guests.
Mr. Akaishi was born in 1973. He became interested in cooking when preparing dinner for his working parents. Following high school graduation, he enrolled in a specialized culinary school. After completing his studies, he worked at the renowned Japanese confectionery shop Ginza Seigetsudo before joining Ryotei Omiya ICHI-NO-YA at age 21. Once he left his job, he gained a lot of experience, including at the CITY CLUB OF TOKYO, a members-only club in the Embassy of Canada. Fate brought him back to ICHI-NO-YA at the age of 36, where he rose to the position of head chef at 45. He is a chef who attracts guests with dishes that are filled with tradition.
赤石 純一Junichi Akaishi
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Sazanami
漣
- Toba/Shima, Mie
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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林 竜次Ryuji Hayashi
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He made his middle school dream a reality by becoming a head chef at the young age of 32.
He was born in 1973 and raised in Tokyo. His fascination with professional cooking started in middle school and led him to specialize in the culinary arts during his high school years. He went on to spend seven years studying at several traditional Japanese restaurants, which included Takamura in Roppongi, Egawa in Ginza, and Ajisai in Akasaka. Then, because of a connection he made in Mie Prefecture, he moved there at age 25 to start a job at Sazanami. After seven years on the job, he was promoted to a head chef at the age of 32. He makes his way to local fisheries every morning for fresh ingredients and takes advantage of his veteran skills and judgment to deliver the best food that Toba has to offer.
林 竜次Ryuji Hayashi
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Fresh Seafood Ikasei Main Branch
活魚料理 いか清 本店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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室田 秀文Hidefumi Murota
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Coming home after 7 years of honing his skill in Tokyo, he has taken over the helm of the family business.
Born in Hokkaido in 1977. Soon after finishing high school, he moved to Tokyo to attend a cookery college with ambition to join the restaurant world. After graduating from college, he apprenticed for 7 years at izakayas specializing in Kappo (Japanese style cooking) and fresh fish. At the of 27, he returned to Hakodate to take over his father's restaurant. He is currently the store manager for [Seafood Ikasei Main Branch]. In May 2016, he opened a second store, [Ikasei Daimon] in Wakamatsucho, Hakodate.
室田 秀文Hidefumi Murota
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Sushi Takaya
鮨たかや
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Wine / Sake
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高橋 貴之Takayuki Takahashi
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Mr. Takahashi attracts guests with his seasonal dishes and delicious nigiri, which are made with Edomae techniques and flexible ideas.
He was born in 1974 in Akita, and he is the owner of Sushi Takaya. Growing up with parents who ran a restaurant, he pursued a career in food. He began his training in the Western food department of a hotel in his hometown. Then, he honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant, acquiring both Japanese and Western cooking techniques. At 30, he moved to Tokyo and studied at a sushi restaurant in Tsukiji, where the Central Wholesale Market was located, and mastered the traditions and techniques of Edomae. After gaining experience at a sushi restaurant in Ginza, he opened his current restaurant in 2017 and became independent. With the combined power of cuisine, space, and hospitality, he welcomes guests from both Japan and overseas.
高橋 貴之Takayuki Takahashi
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Hakodate Asaichi Aji no Ichiban
函館朝市 味の一番
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Hokkaido Cuisine / Donburi (rice bowl) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen)
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日下 隆二Ryuji Kusaka
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As his parents originally ran a ramen shop in Chitose, Hokkaido...
The thing that prompted his interest in cooking was the fact that his parents ran a ramen shop in Chitose, Hokkaido and the fact that he could closely observe them from a young age. After graduating from high school, he went on to culinary school, after which he opened [Aji no Ichiban,] a restaurant that is now popular with both tourists and the working people Asaichi!
日下 隆二Ryuji Kusaka
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Tokachi Butadon Ippin Chitose Branch
十勝豚丼いっぴん 千歳店
- Chitose/Kita-Hiroshima/Eniwa, Hokkaido
- Butadon (pork bowl),Japanese / General / Donburi (rice bowl) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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尾? 将志Masashi Ozaki
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For that single word "delicious", Mr Ozaki carefully grills the pork every day.
He was born in 1983 in Hokkaido. In 2010, he entered Tokachi Butadon Ippin. After gaining experience in all the branches, he became the manager of the Chitose branch, which opened in November 2024. His earnest and honest personality and solid skills are his charms. Because he wants his guests to enjoy the aroma of grilled pork, he is conscious of cooking carefully when he is in the kitchen. Although the use of charcoal fire increases the difficulty of cooking, he gives his best effort every day to hear his guests say, "It's delicious."
尾? 将志Masashi Ozaki
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Hikariya Higashi
ヒカリヤ ヒガシ
- Matsumoto Station, Nagano
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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?橋 有希Yuuki Takahashi
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Making the best use of the rich bounty of Shinshu, Mr. Takahashi presents dishes full of wild flavor.
He was born in 1979 in Nagano. After graduating from Oda Cooking College, he joined Nadaman Co., Ltd. He worked for 13 years at "Kaiseki Ichukyo" in Ome-shi, Tokyo, where he served as sous chef. Then, he worked as a head chef at Kona Besso in Izunagaoka Hot Springs, Izunokuni-shi, Shizuoka for 5 years, and then joined Tobira Holdings Co., Ltd. He currently works at Hikariya Higashi as the general chef of Japanese cuisine.
?橋 有希Yuuki Takahashi
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Hakata Kawaya Kanazawa-katamachi Branch
博多かわ屋 金沢片町店
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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山津 和也Kazuya Yamazu
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Always provides heartwarming customer service that is familiar to the guests.
Mr. Yamazu was born in 1990 in Ishikawa. His career as a chef began in his mid-twenties. Initially, he worked at a Japanese restaurant, where he acquired the know-how as a chef during his two years of service. After working at various places, including a yakiniku restaurant, he is currently the manager of the Hakata Kawaya Kanazawa-katamachi Branch. His policy is to provide heartwarming service that makes customers want to return.
山津 和也Kazuya Yamazu
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Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Akasaka Branch
博多もつ鍋 やま中 赤坂店
- Akasaka, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Sake
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内間 洋喜Hiroki Uchima
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Mr. Uchima jumped back into the world of cooking after other experiences and now works hard to make delicious Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot).
Mr. Uchima was born in 1986 in Fukuoka. After graduating from culinary school, he started working at a hotel, beginning his career in the Western food department. He then resigned from that hotel and built up his experience at a restaurant and izakaya (Japanese pub). His next step after that was to try out the life of a salesman. Still, his attraction to dining was reignited, and he challenged himself to enter that world again. He joined the Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Akasaka Branch in 2018 and now shows off his skills as both the restaurant's assistant manager and chef.
内間 洋喜Hiroki Uchima
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Kanzenkoshitsu × Shun no syokuzai Nanchi Tempura Teppan NANIWA
完全個室×旬の素材 南地 天ぷら鉄板 菜庭 －NANIWA－
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Japanese Beef Steak
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堀之内 一弘Kazuhiro Horinouchi
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Mr. Horinouchi is an artisan chef who fascinates many people with his beautiful dishes that tell the story of the ingredients.
He was born in 1966 in Osaka. At the age of 18, he started his career as a chef. He has continued honing his Japanese cuisine skills by studying at various famous restaurants in Osaka Prefecture. Since March 2024, as head chef at NANIWA, he has been serving dishes that bring out the full potential of the ingredients. He pays close attention not only to the taste but also to the appearance of his dishes, attracting many people with his seasonal presentation. He is a passionate chef who always brings enthusiasm and curiosity to his cooking.
堀之内 一弘Kazuhiro Horinouchi
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Sushi & Japanese Cuisine Shinjuku Yonegami
寿司と日本料理 新宿 よねがみ
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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Sakanaya Uosei
さかなや魚清
- Numazu, Shizuoka
- Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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佐藤 晃成Terunari Sato
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Mr. Sato is a young third-generation, handling everything from fish selection to cooking, who has honed his skills on the sea.
He was born in 1989 in Shizuoka. After graduating high school, he entered a culinary school in the prefecture and obtained a cooking license. Learned the basics of Japanese cuisine in the kitchen of a ryokan (Japanese inn), then worked as a head chef on a large pelagic purse seiner for ten years. In 2023, he took over Sakanaya Uosei, which has been in business since his grandfather's generation.
佐藤 晃成Terunari Sato
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