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Unagi no Naruse Toyocho
鰻の成瀬 東陽町
- Toyocho/Minami-Sunamachi, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Beer / Sake
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S.TS.T
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Turning Unagi into an accessible luxury. The potential realized in the eel was the reason for the restaurant's opening.
Since the opening of Unagi no Naruse Toyocho in 2023, Mr. S has been both the manager and chef. Although Unagi is often seen as a luxury and special-occasion dish, it remains a beloved food across generations. Based on his own experiences, he saw promising potential in the genre and decided to take on the challenge of running a Unagi restaurant. Drawn by the concept of offering high-quality Unagi at a reasonable price, he joined Unagi no Naruse. To make Unagi an everyday and accessible indulgence, he continues to run the restaurant today.
S.TS.T
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Kyoto Cuisine Takeshima Ichigo
京料理 竹島 ICHIGO
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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小財 拓也Takuya Kozai
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Every time Mr. Kozai explores the depths of Japanese cuisine, he gains new knowledge and expresses it through his cooking.
Since he was little, he enjoyed creating things with his hands. Following that line of interest, he encountered cooking and naturally progressed into the world of Japanese cuisine. Through dedicated training, he continually refines his skills while immersing himself in seasonal ingredients and Japanese culture. At Takeshima ICHIGO, he is dedicated to offering each dish with the knowledge and techniques he has cultivated.
小財 拓也Takuya Kozai
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Asakusa Shokudo Motomatsu
浅草食堂 元松
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / General
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せつSetsu
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A chef who supports a wide range of menu, Japanese food and Chinese cuisine.
After a long career as a chef mainly in Tokyo, Mr. Setsu joined his current company in 2024. He is now a member of the kitchen staff at Asakusa Shokudo Motomatsu. As a chef specializing in a wide range of genre-less dishes, he supports the diverse menu of Motomatsu, including Japanese and Chinese cuisine.
せつSetsu
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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 Uokura
博多魚蔵
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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林 剛寛Takehiro Hayashi
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Mr. Hayashi strives to meet the needs of his guests and aims to create a more satisfying experience for them.
He was born in 1999 in Fukuoka. After graduating from professional training college, he joined his current company and has been with Hakata Uokura ever since. He has delighted many guests with exceptional Japanese dishes, including fresh seafood. Now, as the head chef, Mr. Hayashi continues to uphold the flavors of Hakata Uokura. He is committed to meeting the diverse needs of his guests, such as halal options, aiming to create a more satisfying experience for all customers.
林 剛寛Takehiro Hayashi
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Unaichi Kurofune
鰻いち 黒船
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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小室 直輝Naoki Komuro
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Mr. Komuro wants to serve special Kanto-style eels to more guests.
He was born in 1997 in Ibaraki. With extensive experience in Japanese restaurants and cafes, he now works as the manager and chef at Unaichi Kurofune in Roppongi, a destination visited by a diverse range of people, from business professionals to tourists. He is committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere in the restaurant daily, aiming to delight more people with the savory and tenderly grilled Kanto-style eel.
小室 直輝Naoki Komuro
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Uohachi Hanare
魚八 はなれ
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Oden,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Oden
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上野 憲謙Noriaki Ueno
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The commitment of a skilled chef produces dishes that will remain in the guests' hearts.
Mr. Ueno grew up with a mother who was good at cooking, and he enjoyed being in the kitchen from a young age. After graduating from culinary school, he spent two years in Japanese cuisine and eight years of training in Italian cuisine. Furthermore, having spent about eight years in charge of Western-style cuisine at a well-known hotel, he is a talented chef. Utilizing his background in Japanese and Western cuisine and his experience at the hotel, he strives to create dishes that highlight the natural taste of the ingredients. Currently, as the manager, he is in charge of the kitchen and continues to serve "truly delicious food" to the customers who visit the restaurant.
上野 憲謙Noriaki Ueno
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Gyutan Shabu-shabu to Niku-nigiri Gen's
牛タンしゃぶしゃぶと肉握り源’s
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Beer
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手島 大輝Daiki Teshima
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Pursuing the taste and deliciousness of dishes that satisfy the hearts of guests.
Mr. Teshima was born in 1996 in Aichi. He chose the chef's path because he liked cooking. After graduating from a cooking school, he started training at a Chinese restaurant, Ishin-go, in Tokyo. In 2019, he joined Gen's after receiving an offer from its manager. As he gained experience, he steadily honed his skills. Currently, he is the head chef of the restaurant.
手島 大輝Daiki Teshima
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Beef Sushi Kintan
牛肉寿司 きんたん
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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清水 修Osamu Shimizu
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Mr. Shimizu became a sushi chef, which he loves, influenced by his father, who runs a wholesale tuna business.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1980 in Saitama. His father's tuna wholesale business influenced him to pursue a career as a sushi chef. He began his apprenticeship at a sushi restaurant, honing his skills at Fukusuke and Otaruzushi. When he became ill, he moved to his current company, which was developing a new "beef x sushi" cuisine style, and became the head chef. He has been a part of pioneering the world of "beef sushi." In 2019, Beef Sushi Kintan opened in Ginza, and he was appointed as head chef. Pursuing the world's only beef sushi, he constantly seeks new ways to please his customers.
清水 修Osamu Shimizu
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Itsuboshi
いつぼし
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Wine / Sake
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小石 花穂Kaho Koishi
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From guests' arrival until their departure, Ms. Koishi provides daily hospitality with care and consideration.
She was born in 2002 in Fukuoka Prefecture and now serves as the manager of Itsuboshi. She warmly welcomes first-time guests while offering returning guests a new kind of enjoyment each time. Her approach to service is always tailored to each individual. From greeting guests to serving dishes and seeing them off, she ensures every moment is delivered with a smile and a heartfelt sense of care.
小石 花穂Kaho Koishi
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Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch
寿司 はせ川 西麻布店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka
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Mr. Kurosaka is dedicated to Japanese cuisine and pursues the original taste of the ingredients.
Mr. Kurosaka was born in 1968 in Chiba. Inspired by a chef at a Japanese restaurant he visited with his family when he was a child, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at Japanese restaurants in the Kansai and Kanto regions, he now works as a chef at Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch, where he continues to refine his skill. With his extensive experience, he strives to offer Japanese cuisine filled with a sense of the seasons.
黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka
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Sushi Senzu Kitashinchi Souhonten
鮨仙酢 北新地 総本店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.
竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Saburina Hou
左舞璃菜 鳳
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Nabe (hot pot)
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左舞璃菜 鳳Saburina Hou
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Enjoy A5 Miyazaki beef and Wagyu sirloin at reasonable prices.
Saburina Hou offers Shabu-shabu and Sukiyaki with A5-ranked Miyazaki beef and premium Japanese black beef sirloin at reasonable prices. Not only the ingredients but also the sauce for shabu-shabu and broth for sukiyaki are carefully prepared. Additional order menus are available, so enjoy shabu-shabu and sukiyaki to your heart's content.
左舞璃菜 鳳Saburina Hou
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Sushi Yoshitatsu
すし 吉辰
- Yakuin, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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古川 純弥Junya Furukawa
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A dedicated sushi chef's passion produces the taste of his sushi. Mr. Furukawa's sushi aesthetics are born from the guest's point of view.
He was born in 1979 in Fukuoka. Since he started working in the restaurant business, he has always valued customer service, which puts the guests' feelings first. He chose to become a Sushi chef and studied culinary arts because he believed that a deep understanding of cuisine was necessary to understand the hearts and minds of his guests. After training at a Japanese restaurant and a Sushi restaurant, he opened his own restaurant, Azito, at the age of 25. After that, he took advantage of his experience working exclusively with sushi to establish a new restaurant, Sushi Yoshitatsu, which specializes in authentic sushi.
古川 純弥Junya Furukawa
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Japanese restaurant Miyabi-Tei
日本食「雅庭」
- Higashi-Ku/Shinkansen entrance, Hiroshima
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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石田 洋輝Hiroki Ishida
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Delivering the essence of traditional Japanese cuisine with heartfelt care.
Mr. Hiroki Ishida was born in Muroran, Hokkaido. After working at the Westin Tokyo Hotel, he has served restaurants in Ginza and metropolitan Tokyo areas, including long-established ryotei. In 2011, with the opening of the Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima, he assumed the role of head chef at Miyabi-Tei. Always with the spirit of hospitality in mind, he strives to provide dishes that exceed his customers' expectations, not only from Japan but also from other countries with different cultures. He believes it is his mission to pass on the tradition of Japanese cuisine to the younger generation.
石田 洋輝Hiroki Ishida
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Unagi Ryori Sandaime Unatou Nakagawa Main Branch
うなぎ料理三代目うな東 中川本店 昭和四十四年創業
- Kanayama/Atsuta-ku/Nakagawa-ku, Aichi
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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三浦 星一Seiichi Miura
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Continuing to uphold the commitment to eels inherited from his predecessor
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1974, Mr.Miura grew up watching the back of his father, who was a fish dealer in their family business. He took a job in general administration but could not give up his path to becoming a fish cook and quit. In 2001, he honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant focused on fish dishes, and made up his mind to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming an eel shop. For twenty years as the grill master of the predecessor "Una Higashi", he mastered the traditional grilling and taste, and he is organizing the store as the chef and manager of Unagi Ryori Sandaime Unatou Nakagawa Main Branch.
三浦 星一Seiichi Miura
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Umai Donabegohan to Tempura Naniwano Daidokoro FUJITA
旨い土鍋ご飯と天麩羅 浪速の台所ふじた
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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藤田 充紀Mitsunori Fujita
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Mr. Fujita opened his dream izakaya, inspiring people with his culinary talent and humanity.
He was born in 1982 in Osaka. Decided to run his own izakaya, which was his dream, and started working at an izakaya to make it a reality. When he was about 30 years old, he opened his long-desired restaurant. His career as a chef began with a wrong phone call, leading to various experiences in the food and beverage industry and his passion for building his own successful izakaya. His culinary talent and personality continue to bring joy and satisfaction to his guests.
藤田 充紀Mitsunori Fujita
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Sake and Japanese cuisine Hokkori Kyoto Kiyamachi Main Store
酒ト和食ほっこり京都木屋町本店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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富山 梓Azusa Tomiyama
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Mr. Tomiyama makes cuisine that is loved by many and continues to grow professionally.
He was born in 1998 in Kagoshima. He loves to cook and enjoys eating delicious food. Wanting to bring joy to people through cooking, he wished to eventually own his restaurant. As he gained experience as a chef, he came across Hokkori and joined the restaurant.
富山 梓Azusa Tomiyama
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Kyoto Senryo
京都千両
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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大森 三夫Mitsuo Omori
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Mr. Omori continues to work diligently with each piece of Sushi to bring joy to his guests.
He was born in 1965 in Tochigi. Feeling the satisfaction and joy of making people happy through cooking, he decided to become a chef to bring smiles to many people's faces. After training at an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) and a Sushi restaurant, he acquired solid skills and developed a passion for bringing out the best ingredients. He is currently working as a chef at Kyoto Senryo, which opened in front of Kyoto Station on September 13, 2024. He has a deep love for Sushi, and the thought that goes into every single piece of Sushi brings a smile to the faces of the guests.
大森 三夫Mitsuo Omori
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Hakata Unagiya Fujiuna Tenjin Main Branch
博多うなぎ屋 藤う那 天神本店
- Daimyo, Fukuoka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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竹井 宏Hiroshi Takei
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Mr. Takei is a chef who honed his skills in Fukuoka, offering meticulously prepared eel dishes in Tenjin.
He was born in 1984 in Oita. His career has been developed at restaurants in the Fukuoka area, where many popular restaurants are located. He has honed his skills as a chef, mainly in Japanese cuisines, such as kappo and yakitori restaurants. Currently, he works as a chef at Hakata Unagiya Fujiuna Tenjin Main Branch. With a commitment to bringing smiles to more people through food, he offers meticulously prepared eel dishes in Tenjin, a bustling district representing Kyushu's vibrant dining scene.
竹井 宏Hiroshi Takei