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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

増田 大補Daisuke Masuda

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

SUSHI-FUMI

鮨 ふみ

  • Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya

Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.

He was born in 1977 in Osaka. After graduating from culinary school, he started his training as a sushi chef at the long-established Fukukizushi Nihonbashi Main Branch in Osaka. For eight years, he studied the meticulous handcrafting of Edomae-zushi at this restaurant, which originated in Yanagibashi, Tokyo. He then studied at Sushi Noguchi in Kitashinchi and opened his restaurant, SUSHI-FUMI, in Fukushima in the fall of 2015. His meticulous and time-consuming work conveys the authentic taste and spirit of Edomae sushi. As a sake connoisseur, he has a reputation for selecting sake brands and his ability to heat sake at the right time.

平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya

ZEN

ZEN 繕

  • Kusatsu, Gunma
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak

小田 和広Kazuhiro Oda

Mr. Oda started as a hotel chef and became a meat specialist.

He was born in 1993 in Ibaraki.  He started his career as a chef in his early 20s. Initially working as a Chinese chef in a major hotel, he spent his early years in training until his mid-twenties. After that, he turned to specializing in meat and has served many quality meats to his guests. He is currently the head chef at ZEN.

小田 和広Kazuhiro Oda

Sushi Ogido

鮨おぎ堂

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake

荻堂 胤志Tsugushi Ogido

Dedicated to sushi and Japanese cuisine. Presenting the finest sushi and seasonal cuisine with masterful skill and refined elegance.

Mr. Tsugushi Ogido, born in 1974 in Okinawa, is the owner of Sushi Ogido. With a passion for culinary arts from an early age, he honed his skills in his hometown before moving to Osaka at age 20 to pursue his dreams. In 2008, he opened his first sushi restaurant in Kitashinchi, marking his independence. In 2016, he relocated and reopened the restaurant to its current place. It is a dining space with a beautiful cypress counter where the finest nigiri and seasonal dishes are prepared with care, such as aging, and presented with chic gestures. His warm hospitality is also well-received.

荻堂 胤志Tsugushi Ogido

Sumiyaki Jidori SANZO

炭焼地鶏 山蔵(SANZO)

  • Dazaifu/Chikushino, Fukuoka
  • Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken

熊本 義宗Yoshimune Kumamoto

Mr. Kumamoto impresses guests with his cuisine, which is deeply rooted in the essence of Japanese cuisine.

He was born in Fukuoka. He has experience in cooking in 10 countries around the world. After returning to Japan, he further studied as a chef at luxury hotels such as the Hyatt Regency Fukuoka. While incorporating new ideas gained from diverse perspectives, he also has an excellent ability to present Japanese cuisine.

熊本 義宗Yoshimune Kumamoto

Tominokoji Tempura Matsui

富小路 天ぷらまつ井

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake

松井 基宏Motohiro Matsui

Kyoto-style tempura and Japanese delicacies. Mr. Matsui offers authentic taste in a friendly manner.

He was born in 1977 in Hokkaido. Initially, he specialized in Japanese cuisine but entered the world of Kyoto-style tempura when he was in charge of a tempura specialty restaurant in Pontocho. After honing his skills at a renowned restaurant, he has worked at Tominokoji Tempura Matsui since 2019. He provides a casual yet relaxed hospitality for authentic Japanese cuisine with Kyoto-style tempura and refined Japanese cuisine techniques.

松井 基宏Motohiro Matsui

Matoi Ginza

まとい銀座

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Steak / Wine

的場 圭司Keiji Matoba

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

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

Irifune Ito-ekimae Branch

入船伊東駅前店

  • Ito/Shimoda, Shizuoka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)

金井 克彦Katsuhiko Kanai

Pursuing sushi for 30 years.

Mr. Kanai was born in 1970 in Chiba. He trained for four years at a sushi restaurant in Aomori Prefecture and two years at a sushi restaurant in Miyagi Prefecture. Then, he entered his current restaurant, Irifune. As a sushi chef at the branch for 19 years, he has served delicious fish daily. 

金井 克彦Katsuhiko Kanai

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

西 正希Masaki Nishi

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

Hikizan

引算

  • Nagarekawa/Yagembori, Hiroshima
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake

青木 伸一Shinichi Aoki

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

Miyakami

みやかみ

  • Asamashita, Kanagawa
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami

The Chef's Recommendations

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

Irifune Odawara-ekimae Branch

入船小田原駅前店

  • Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi

金井 勇弥Yuya Kanai

Dedicated to seasonal local fish and vegetables.

Aiming to become a professional chef, Mr. Kanai started as a dishwasher and cleaner at Irifune in his teens. There, he learned how to scale and prepare fish, sharpen knives, and the basics of Irifune's taste. As time passes, there is much to learn, and he strives for daily improvement.

金井 勇弥Yuya Kanai

Nikuko

肉幸

  • Hiroo, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak

島田 忠任Tadahide Shimada

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

Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya

すき焼きしゃぶしゃぶ めでたや

  • Asakusabashi, Tokyo
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Local Japanese Cuisine

一場 恵Megumi Ichiba

Moving from the apparel to the restaurant industry, Ms. Ichiba conveys the charms of her hometown, Gunma, through cuisine.

She was born in Gunma. Her customer service experience in the apparel industry led her to enter the world of service. At Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya, she introduces the fascinating culinary culture of various parts of Gunma Prefecture, focusing on Kusatsu, a local hot spring resort that is one of the most famous in Japan.

一場 恵Megumi Ichiba

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

原田 望Nozomi Harada

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

Ryouriya Somekawa

料理屋 染川

  • Gotanda, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake

染川 昌裕Masahiro Somekawa

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Somekawa is a Japanese cuisine master who brings smiles and happiness through food overflowing with seasonal delicacies.

He was born in 1976 in Kagawa. He began training at Nicho, a long-established Ryotei (Japanese restaurant) in his hometown and honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant in a hotel in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. He then moved to Tokyo, where he studied at the Ginza branch of the famous Ryokan "Kagaya," which has its main restaurant in Wakura Onsen, Ishikawa, and also worked as the head chef of the restaurant's Tokyo Ariake branch. In 2015, he established his own restaurant, Somegawa, in Ikedayama, a historical residential place on high ground in the Jonan area. His seasonal omakase course, which is based on his belief that "cuisine makes people happy," is well-known among food connoisseurs.

染川 昌裕Masahiro Somekawa

Sakanaya Soma Nishimachi Branch

さかな家そう馬 西町店

  • Kurume, Fukuoka
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

BAR SMOKED Kotobuki Ibushi Kobo

バルスモーク寿燻工房

  • Asakusa, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

蒲池 修Osamu Kamachi

Mr. Kamachi has honed his skills at famous restaurants in various regions and delivers original smoked dishes.

He was born in 1968 in Fukuoka. Started his career as a chef in Fukuoka and moved to France at 25. He has trained at renowned restaurants, including a three-star Michelin restaurant and a Japanese restaurant in New York City, USA. After returning to Japan, he worked as a saucier at Kawasaki Nikko Hotel and as a chef at restaurants in Ginza and Tsukishima. In 2019, he opened his own restaurant, BAR SMOKED Kotobuki Ibushi Kobo and continues to make Japanese-style dishes using French skills and fresh ingredients.

蒲池 修Osamu Kamachi

Sosaku Ryori Matsu

創作料理 真都

  • Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

大葉 敬太 Keita Oba

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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