701 - 720 of 746 chefs
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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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Sakana Ryori Rokkon
さかな料理 ろっこん
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish)
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西岡 章NISHIOKA AKIRA
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He took the path of a culinary career which was his dream since he was young. Tremendous effort is put into the food's freshness.
Born in Wakayama in 1967, it was his dream since youth to choose the path of a culinary career and display his skill in cooking. "There is a taste in freshness" is his motto, and he is particular every day about the freshness of ingredients and the way of cooking which emphasizes the flavors of the ingredients. His obsession led him to create his original combination of oils for cooking.
西岡 章NISHIOKA AKIRA
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Monja Mugi
もんじゃ 麦
- Tsukishima, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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坂巻 剛SAKAMAKI TSUYOSHI
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Took the path to become a chef naturally.
The chef loved to cook since he was young. Naturally, he chose the path of becoming a chef.
坂巻 剛SAKAMAKI TSUYOSHI
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Shitamachi Shokusai Daidokoro
下町食菜だいどころ
- Ryogoku/Kikugawa, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Cookshop / Local Sake
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尾崎 行治OZAKI YUKIHARU
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He had a mind to open his own, cozy place.
He was born January 31st, 1954, in Okayama Prefecture's Kurashiki City. After graduating from college, Ozaki found employment in the restaurant business. After focusing on take-out for eight years, he switched to eat-in cooking, studying in the capital city for four years before finally realizing his chef's dream of owning his own restaurant. After running Mamakari for 15 years, at the age of 34, he opened Shitamachi Shokusai Daidokoro. With a wide variety of creative Japanese cuisine and daily specials on offer, he welcomes diners with a cozy and comfortable atmosphere.
尾崎 行治OZAKI YUKIHARU
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Hinaizidori-Yakitori Maekawa
比内地鶏 maekawa
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Wine
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前川 治MAEKAWA OSAMU
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Since deeply enjoying chicken as a child, he headed straight on the path to being a chef.
A chef with strong roots, his father worked as head chef of Tokyo Kaikan and cooked chicken roasts on his days off. Because of his enjoyment of chicken, he set out to be a yakitori (chicken skewer) chef from the age of 19. Since leaving home he spent 20 years leading his siblings at the famous "Kushi Ginza," before opening "Hinaizidori-Yakitori Maekawa" in 2011. Since then he has only used Hyuga Dori and Nagoya Kochin chicken from the best hand-rearing farms in the country. He continues to search for new ways to use the best ingredients.
前川 治MAEKAWA OSAMU
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Yagiya
屋宜家
- Nanjo, Okinawa
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / Okinawa Cuisine
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玉城 利也TAMASHIRO TOSHIYA
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His own love of Okinawan soba motivated him to pursue the perfect dish
Born in Okinawa in 1985, our chef was raised on Okinawan soba and his love for it is unmatched. His fascination with the dish grew as he went from restaurant to restaurant, observing differences in flavor, until at last he decided to become a chef himself. Of particular importance to him is the balance of bonito and pork in flavoring the dashi broth. His aim is a taste that is refreshing, yet never boring, and he devotes himself wholeheartedly to that pursuit to this day.
玉城 利也TAMASHIRO TOSHIYA
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Onzoshi Matsurokuya
御曹司 松六家
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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藤野 真太郎FUJINO SHINTARO
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A restaurateur who continually seeks to provide a customer-tailored experience.
Born in Tokyo in 1970, he embraced the dream becoming a chef and opening a restaurant with his father. Upon graduation from a culinary school, he honed his skills at hotels and Japanese restaurants in Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa. He became head chef at Onzoshi Matsurokuya in June of 2012. He strives daily to offer true hospitality by utilizing best-quality ingredients to make food that keeps you coming back for more.
藤野 真太郎FUJINO SHINTARO
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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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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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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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Kagura
神楽‐kagura‐
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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小西 健太KONISHI KENTA
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He brings all of the culinary skills he's cultivated to life here at Kagura
He entered the culinary world at the age of 18. First, he built up experience at authentic Japanese restaurants all around Osaka. He then offered his skills to the owner of Kagura in 2012, where he was promoted to head chef.
小西 健太KONISHI KENTA
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Saryo Takinoya
茶寮 瀧乃家
- Nakajima Park, Hokkaido
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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松林 康和MATSUBAYASHI YASUKAZU
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A chef in continuous pursuit of the origin of Japanese cuisine.
He was born on March 13th, 1957 in Ashibetsu city. Raised under the wings of his working parents, he set his sights on the path of culinary arts and nature. While attending culinary school, he worked hard part-time at the ryokan (Japanese inn) that he was living in. He realised that the origin of the Japanese palate lay in Japanese cuisine and started work at a ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant). Subsequently, he assumed the role of head chef at a ryokan in Sapporo. Since 2007, he has been displaying his cooking prowess as the head chef of Saryo Takinoya.
松林 康和MATSUBAYASHI YASUKAZU
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La BOMBANCE
ラ・ボンバンス La BOMBANCE
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Sake
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渡邊 直博WATANABE NAOHIRO
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A meeting with Chef Okamoto at Fujidaya, here in the world of cuisine he's longed after since childhood
Born in 1978 and coming from Yamanashi, his father was a cook of Japanese cuisine and because of this he had an interest in food from an early age, leaping into the world of cuisine when he graduated from high school. Building up his skillset at small restaurants, hotels, Japanese restaurant inns, and the like, he then spent three and a half years at Fujidaya, meeting with owner Okamoto at that time. From the start-up of La BOMBANCE in 2004, he's been in the kitchen as head chef.
渡邊 直博WATANABE NAOHIRO
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Akasaka Kitafuku
赤坂きた福
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Crab / Kyoto Cuisine / Wine
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川崎真人KAWASAKI MASATO
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A Chef Who Handles Various Delicacies Such as Live Crab, Blowfish, and Chinese Softshell Turtle
Chef Kawasaki was born on January 24th, 1982 and is from Hokkaido. He studyied about store designs in high school, and wanting to eventually own his own store, he decided to become a chef. After graduating, he moved to Tokyo, where he first trained for five years at "Tsunahachi". With a desire to gain further experience, he trained for another five years at "Kyofuji". He then gained further experience at "Japanese Restaurant Ono Ginza" and a number of other stores with a desire to learn about wines. At its opening in November 2012, he entered "Akasaka Kitafuku", where he continues to work today.
川崎真人KAWASAKI MASATO
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Kokorozukushi Inase
心づくし いなせ
- Sendai Station West Exit, Miyagi
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General / Sake
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菅野 良洋KANNO YOSHIHIRO
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His love of fishing when he was in university led him down the path to becoming a chef
Yoshihiro Kanno was born in Miyagi prefecture in 1975. He often went fishing with friends when he was a university student. Upon cooking the fish they caught and getting it just right, all of his friends would be delighted by the great taste. This experience made Yoshihiro think, "I want to get even better at cooking," and thus entered the Miyagi school of cooking and confectionery. He enjoyed acquiring various skills and knowledge and realized his calling to become a chef. After graduation he headed to Tokyo where he trained at a famous Japanese restaurant, before returning to Sendai. After having been the head chef at two restaurants, he landed his present role as head chef of Kokorozukushi Inase.
菅野 良洋KANNO YOSHIHIRO
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Sushi Fujita
鮨 ふじ田
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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藤田 真一郎FUJITA SHINICHIRO
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Our chef is the 3rd generation son of a family married to the world of cuisine
Our chef was born on June 11th, 1979, in Yokohama City. He's been interested in cooking since childhood, and always dreamed of having a job in the world of to cuisine. Although they were already retired, both his father and grandfather had been chefs, and he felt himself strangely drawn to the profession and nothing else. He obtained his chef's license in high school and went on to culinary school afterwards. Upon graduation, he trained at a sushi shop before going to work at the sushi restaurant of a large-scale foreign-owned hotel. In the summer of 2014, he realized his dream of opening a restaurant in the Ginza with Sushi Fujita, where he works to this day.
藤田 真一郎FUJITA SHINICHIRO
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Sohonke Yamako
総本家やまこう
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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山田 崇詞YAMADA TAKASHI
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The parttime job he had in university paved the way to where he is today
Takashi Yamada was born in Hokkaido on the 19th of June, 1948. The part-time job he held at a sushi restaurant whilst he was at university was the spur that drove him into the culinary world. When his part-time job finished, he simply went on to become a full-time employee there. He performed a great deal of training and learned about cooking as a sushi chef. In 1975, he became the manager of the restaurant and began to look after the administrative side as well. In 1981, he went independent and opened Sohonke Yamako, where he currently spends every day displaying his proficient culinary talent. He is an expert of Japanese cuisine who lets the flavours of the ingredients speak for themselves, which is loved by customers of all ages.
山田 崇詞YAMADA TAKASHI
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Sushi Minato
鮨みなと
- Asahikawa, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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中港 大将NAKAMINATO TAKAYUKI
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His father's shop burned to the ground... but continuing the family legacy was his destiny!
Born in Hokkaido in 1974, he grew up watching his father running Minato Sushi, his shop in Asahikawa. After graduating from high school, he decided to become a sushi chef, and spent 7 years in Sapporo and 3 in Tokyo polishing his skills in the preparation of sushi and Japanese cuisine. In 1999, Minato Sushi burned to the ground, and when he heard that the shop was going to be closed for good, he made up his mind. Changing locations, he opened Sushi Minato for a second time, continuing his father's legacy.
中港 大将NAKAMINATO TAKAYUKI
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Japanese Restaurant Kodama
日本料理 児玉
- Hatchobori/Noboricho/Hakushima, Hiroshima
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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児玉 一幸KODAMA KAZUYUKI
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Inherited DNA of a cook and opened his own restaurant. Obtained Michelin two stars.
He was born in 1951 in Yamaguchi. Since childhood he was interested in making things and painting, but the motivation to become a cook came from his father. He was fascinated by stories about cooking from his father, who used to be a cook in the marines, and subsequently started down the road leading to the culinary world. Since 18, he has trained at various places like wedding sites, hotels, and traditional Japanese restaurants, and in 2007, he opened "Japanese restaurant Kodama". In 2013, he obtained two stars in the Michelin Hiroshima Guide.
児玉 一幸KODAMA KAZUYUKI
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Ginza Fujita
銀座 藤田
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sushi
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藤田 一休FUJITA IKKYU
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Our chef stays true to the fundamentals of cuisine, while continuing to challenge himself with new dishes
Born in 1968 in Tokyo. After five years of experience at Japanese-style restaurants in Yushima, he wanted to learn about sushi, so he went to work for Sushidokoro Midoriyama in Toranomon. After that he got some experience in Western-style food, and he was selected to become head chef at the age of 29. After that he worked as head chef for over ten years. He opened Fujita in September of 2010. "I want change up my dishes as much as possible while staying true to the basics," he told us while wracking his brains to come up with ways to delight his guests however he can. He also holds a cooking class on Saturdays. There he diligently teaches the fundamentals of cooking.
藤田 一休FUJITA IKKYU
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