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Ampuku Toranomon Hills
あんぷく 虎ノ門ヒルズ店
- Toranomon, Tokyo
- Udon (noodles),Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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安江 勇治YASUE YUJI
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A promising young chef who polished his skills under the guidance of one of the masters of creative Japanese cooking, Rokusaburo Michiba.
The son of the owner of a Japanese restaurant named 'Ampuku', he grew up with an intimate connection to food and a fascination for cooking. He took his first step on the culinary road at the age of 19, when he joined a 'kaiseki' banquet restaurant in Gifu as a chef, and later refined his skills further at Poisson Rokusaburo in Tokyo's Akasaka. He was also involved in planning the launch of the New York branch of the restaurant 'Ninja' during his time as a trainee chef. He developed a reputation for creating dishes which are subtle and elegant, yet stick unfalteringly to their principles. After returning to Japan, deciding that he wanted "to open an affordable restaurant for ordinary people, just like my father"; he opened his own 'udon' noodle restaurant, the 'Ampuku' which he still runs to this day.
安江 勇治YASUE YUJI
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Dozeu Iidaya
どぜう飯田屋
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Dojo (loaches)
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北川 孝Takashi Kitagawa
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After 40 years at Dojo Iidaya, he knows everything there is to know about dojo (pond loaches)
Born in Miyagi prefecture in 1951, he went to Tokyo to find a job that was different from that of everyone else. He became an apprentice at Dojo Iidaya after learning that it was a restaurant that served dojo (pond loaches), something he rarely ate back home. He has worked and studied the foundations of cooking for over 40 solid years at Dojo Iidaya, and now that he is the head chef, he supports the kitchen with his discerning taste buds, as well as techniques backed by his experience.
北川 孝Takashi Kitagawa
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Hakata Mizutaki-style Motsu Nabe Motsufuji
博多水炊き風もつ鍋 もつ藤
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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伊藤 和之ITO KAZUYUKI
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Encountering genuine motsunabe (meat stew) in Osaka led to him opening his own restaurant
I'm originally from Ichinomiya City. After stepping away from the 9-to-5 life of a businessman, I entered cooking school. After that, I apprenticed at a Chinese restaurant and worked at a gyoza (dumpling) shop in Osaka for even more training. When a famous motsunabe (meat stew) restaurant from Fukuoka opened a branch in Osaka, I seized the opportunity to work there and trained for a year and a half, and in 2007 split off and opened a restaurant in Nagoya.
伊藤 和之ITO KAZUYUKI
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Kishikawa
きし川
- Kokura, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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村上翔太MURAKAMISHOTA
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It's been my dream to be a chef ever since I was little.
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1986. I've loved cooking ever since I was little and have always had the dream of becoming a chef. Be it a la carte dishes or main dishes, I spare no effort in making each and every dish.
村上翔太MURAKAMISHOTA
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Jiman ha Shizen Tori Ryori Kawadaya
自慢は自然。鶏料理 川田屋
- Matsubara/Fujiidera/Kawachinagano, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Nabe (hot pot)
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武居 信仁TAKEI NOBUHITO
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Offers up big portions made with top quality ingredients.
He was born March 8th, 1972, in Osaka Prefecture. Wanting to become a cook, after finishing high school, he began apprenticing at Tori Ryori after a friend introduced him. After that, he continued working at the same restaurant as a cook. Tondabayashi, Osaka is a place blessed with tranquil nature; a place where people go to get directly-sourced, fresh ingredients to create delicious meals.
武居 信仁TAKEI NOBUHITO
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Sushidokoro Koya Sendai Ekinaka
寿司処 こうや 仙台駅中店
- Sendai Station West Exit, Miyagi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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服部 洋HATTORI HIROSHI
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Our chef feels it's his true calling to provide excellent service to his customers at the counter
Born in 1977 in Fukushima Prefecture. He worked at a sushi shop in Sendai for 14 years before becoming a chef at Sushidokoro Koya, and now he's the owner of Sushidokoro Koya Sendaisushidori Store. He loves to sell sushi over the counter and see all of his customers' faces - he feels that it is his calling.
服部 洋HATTORI HIROSHI
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Waso Hayashida
和創はやしだ
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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林田 雄一HAYASHIDA YUICHI
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It all started back when I used to help my mother in the kitchen.
He started training in traditional Japanese cuisine at age 18. He endeavors to ascertain exactly what his guests want by chatting with them as he prepares their delicious meals.
林田 雄一HAYASHIDA YUICHI
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Japanese Cuisine FUKUSHIMA
日本料理 福しま
- Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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福嶋 忠幸FUKUSHIMA TADAYUKI
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He continues to strive down the path of cuisine to fulfill his dream of owning his own restaurant
Born in 1959. A native of Saga Prefecture's Karatsu City. His memories of a local Japanese food restaurant led him to enter the world of cuisine, deciding to make food that could move people. After acquiring experience at Hakata hotels and Japanese restaurants, he became head chef of Japanese cuisine at the Yachiyo Royal Hotel in Kumamoto. After that, he worked as head chef of the Yamaguchi Grand Hotel's Japanese Restaurant Miyabi for 12 years. He opened WA FUKUSHIMA in September of 2009, and this is his fifth year with us. He's never satisfied with his own cooking, striving for excellence each day.
福嶋 忠幸FUKUSHIMA TADAYUKI
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Chiso Kakuta
馳走かく田
- Yachiyo/Sakura/Yotsukaido, Chiba
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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角田 幹男KAKUTA MIKIO
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A chef whose spirit is formed on the foundation of strong Japanese cuisine fundamentals interwoven with seasonal delights
After seeing the old style restaurant "Kicho" on TV, he yearned to work at such a place, and enrolled in culinary school. After graduating he got a job at an old style restaurant called Kikumi in Akasaka. After polishing his Japanese cuisine skills at "Kobori" in Akasaka, "Hamaisihi", a fancy restaurant in Ginza, and "Narita View Hotel", he established his own restaurant. He is very picky about the ingredients he uses. He selects organic rice and vegetables from his hometown, and goes to markets to personally pick out the freshest ingredients, allowing customers to experience the full flavor of each season.
角田 幹男KAKUTA MIKIO
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Oebi Tempura Senmonten Sanki
大エビ天専門店 さんき
- Minato-ku/Minami-ku/Midori-ku, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Udon (noodles) / Tendon/Tenjyu (tempura bowl)
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岩井 春幸IWAI HARUYUKI
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Oebi Tempura Senmonten is fully committed to bring you smiles of joy and surprise.
He was born in January 1951, in Yaotsu Town in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture. Our manager's previous job was making tempura at a snack store in a market. With 21 years experience in the industry, he created "Oebi Tempura Senmonten" to bring you the freshest shrimp cooked in the most delicious manner. Our chef puts his all every day in order to see our customers' happy, satisfied expressions.
岩井 春幸IWAI HARUYUKI
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Sapporo Modern Restaurant Erimotei
札幌モダンレストラン えりも亭
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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尾崎 貴幸OZAKI TAKAYUKI
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Inadvertently became interested in cooking
Doing part-time work gave impetus for Mr. Takayuki Ozaki to embark on a path to becoming a chef. He started out with serving customers and worked his way up to be a chef. Working at Erimo-tei enables him to gain experience in many genres of food. This impetus that occurred at the right timing still fascinates him and spurs him on to continue down his path as a chef.
尾崎 貴幸OZAKI TAKAYUKI
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Nanohana
なの花
- Okaido/Gintengai, Ehime
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Local Japanese Cuisine
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高橋 邦親TAKAHASHI KUNICHIKA
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I like eating nice food. That's why I became a chef.
I want to eat quality food, I want to make quality food, and I want people to eat quality food. Because I felt this way, I entered the world of cooking. I am still learning everyday and I make my food with passion.
高橋 邦親TAKAHASHI KUNICHIKA
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Gyutan Sumiyaki Rikyu Nakakecho
牛たん炭焼 利久 名掛丁店
- Sendai Station West Exit, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / Gyutan (beef tongue) / Curry
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小野寺隆ONODERATAKASHI
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Nothing says Sendai like gyutan (beef tongue)!
Nothing says Sendai like gyutan (beef tongue)! Interested in local ingredients, he took a job at Rikyu where he is now in charge of the grill. His motto is to take high quality ingredients and carefully grill them to perfection. "Grilling gyutan is fairly straightforward, and yet the flavor differs with each chef. I find that fascinating," Takashi remarks, as he affectionately tends the grill.
小野寺隆ONODERATAKASHI
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Ebiju
海老重
- Nishi-Funabashi, Chiba
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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海老原 孝EBIHARA TAKASHI
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Growing up watching his father, a chef
After growing up watching his father work as a sushi chef, it was a natural step for him to set foot in the culinary world. He trained at various restaurants and even opened his own restaurant but fate lead him to manage a restaurant with his father in 2012. That restaurant is reopening after a renovation.
海老原 孝EBIHARA TAKASHI
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Motsunabe Mizutaki Yonbankan
もつ鍋・水炊き四番館
- Tenjin, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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梅野 富宮子UMENO FUMIKO
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A childhood spent watching the backs of mum and dad that naturally lead to following this path.
Having helped out at her family home and restaurant since childhood, the world of food was always close to her. She was taught the joy of participating in a meal by her parents, and it was natural that she should set out to be a chef. At present, as the proprietress-to-be, she helps with the flavors and service of the Motsunabe Mizudaki Yombankan, and with a warm smile and attentiveness, she makes food to delight the taste buds and hearts of the people who visit each day.
梅野 富宮子UMENO FUMIKO
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Akashi
明石
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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矢向 剛YAKO TAKESHI
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Demonstrating the knowledge and techniques built up over three generations
Mr. Yakou's grandfather was a maker of tempura who opened an establishment in Ginza named "Naruto", this name being linked to his birthplace, Awaji Island. His father, Yoshio Yakou, struck out on his own, leaving "Naruto" and establishing in 1962 his own restaurant named "Akashi". This name was a reference to being on the opposite side of the Naruto Strait. Having grown up watching this family, Mr. Yakou felt he wanted to become a chef, so he trained with his father to develop his skills. He has reached such a high level of mastery in the preparation of pufferfish that he currently serves as an examiner for the licensing of pufferfish chefs.
矢向 剛YAKO TAKESHI
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Mond Nihonbashi
主水 日本橋店
- Mitsukoshimae, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Local Japanese Cuisine
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森山 彰文MORIYAMA AKIFUMI
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Offering local cuisine made using naturally abundant Shimane ingredients
Born August 16th in Shimane Prefecture. After graduating from high school, he attended culinary school. Upon graduation he went to work for Creative Group Inc., a company that runs a number of prominent restaurants. In 2012 his first assignment was determined to be Mond Nihonbashi, so he traveled to Tokyo. Now he treats Tokyo's Nihonbashi to the nostalgic Shimane flavors of his youth.
森山 彰文MORIYAMA AKIFUMI
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Sumibi Yakitori Kirishima
炭火焼鳥 霧島
- Hoshigaoka/Issha, Aichi
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Shochu
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花田 夏美HANADA NATSUMI
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I entered the food world after a chance encounter with the boss.
Originally, Mr. Ikeda said he enjoyed customer service. While he was doing some other job, he met the boss of "Sumibi Yakitori Kirishima" and became interested in the food world. After that, he was invited by the boss to manage the restuarant together.
花田 夏美HANADA NATSUMI
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Kasane
かさね
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sake / Shochu
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柏田 幸二郎KASHIWADA KOJIRO
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A chef who layers the flavors of the four seasons and the encounters between people
Kojiro Kashiwada is a native of Miyazaki Prefecture in Kyushu. Because he had a dining hall for a home, he naturally chose the path of the chef. After training at a ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) in Osaka that specialized in catering, he worked for five years at Gyozantei in Miyazaki before moving to Tokyo in order to establish the second branch of that restaurant in the Akasaka neighborhood. He worked for about seven years at the Akasaka store before setting out on his own. It has been 16 years since he first opened Kasane.
柏田 幸二郎KASHIWADA KOJIRO
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Kappo Sushi Umeda
割烹・寿司うめだ
- Tokaichi/Funairi/Yoshojima, Hiroshima
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish) / Basashi (horse meat sashimi)
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梅田 真志UMEDA SHINJI
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Realising his father's greatness and his own culinary aspirations on leaving Hiroshima.
Shinji Umeda was born on March 17th, 1982. He learned much while working a part-time job at a restaurant. The izakaya (Japanese pub) he worked in at that time had an open kitchen, and during everything he did there, from the difficulty of conversing with customers to gaining more knowledge about cooking, he thought to himself "Dad did it like this, and at that time he spoke about this," and the image of his father's face was constantly on his mind. Shinji is currently training at his father's restaurant, studying the culinary arts so that he may one day open his own restaurant full of smiling, satisfied customers.
梅田 真志UMEDA SHINJI
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