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BALInese Restaurant BUNGA LOTUS
バリニーズレストランBunga Lotus
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Halal,Global/International / Indonesian/South East Asian / Fruit / Others
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I WAYAN BAWAI WAYAN BAWA
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Enjoy the taste of Bali's top hotels in Japan.
Born in Bali in 1985. He started his training with the ambition to become a chef. He gained attention when he became the champion in the 2013 Bali Cuisine Contest, which he challenged with his cooking master. He worked as a chef at resort hotels in the Ubud area of Bali, such as "Naunavila Ubud" and "Miravila Ubud". Also, in 2023, he won the championship in the Ubud area cooking contest he participated in as a chef. He came to Japan for the first time in February 2024. He is currently showing off his skills as a chef at [BALInese Restaurant BUNGA LOTUS].
I WAYAN BAWAI WAYAN BAWA
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EL TORITO Nishikasai Branch
エルトリート 西葛西店
- Nishi-Kasai/Kasai, Tokyo
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / Mexican/Central American / Asian Creative Cuisine / International/Fusion
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ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスJaime Villalobos Rodriguez
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The chef received training at restaurants in Mexico and has come to Japan.
Mr. Villalobos Rodriguez was born in Mexico and started his career at the restaurant his family ran in Mexico. He gained cooking experience in Mexico and came to EL TORITO to "introduce the taste of his home country to Japan."
ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスJaime Villalobos Rodriguez
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Restaurant Vascu
レストラン バスク
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish
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深谷 宏治Koji Fukaya
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Honoring the philosophy of Luis Irizar, the father of Basque cuisine.
Born in Hokkaido in 1947. After graduating from a university, he decided to become a chef and worked for two years in a restaurant in Tokyo. Wanting to experience the authentic Western cuisine, he traveled to Spain. In the Basque region Mr. Fukaya apprenticed under the master of Spanish cuisine, Luis Irizar for 3 years. After returning to Japan, Mr. Fukaya worked in Tokyo and Hakotade, before opening the his restaurant [Petit Restaurant Basque] in 1981. The restaurant changed locations in 1985, and was renamed [Restaurant Basque].
深谷 宏治Koji Fukaya
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Mar de Christiano's
マル・デ・クリスチアノ
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Portuguese / Seafood / Wine
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佐藤 幸ニKoji Sato
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Cooking style supported by global experience from Europe to Asia.
He was born in 1974 in Saitama prefecture. Longing for [a professional skill], he entered a cooking school after graduating high school and learned western style cooking. Starting his work at [ANA Hotel] after graduation, 3 years later, he travelled to Italy to pursue further experience. Broadening his experience in France, England and Thailand, he learned cuisines in various countries and took responsibility of sous chef at a restaurant with a star and executive chef at a hotel. Returning to Japan, he learned restaurant designing and management, and opened a Portuguese restaurant [Christiano's] in 2010.
佐藤 幸ニKoji Sato
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Shibuya Gyumon
渋谷 牛門
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Halal,Global/International / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Makgeolli
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タナさんTana
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A pioneer of halal yakiniku, receiving huge acclaim from Muslims living in and visiting Japan.
Mr. Tana was born in 1972 in Bangladesh. For many years, he has been in charge of the kitchen of Shibuya Gyumon, which provides yakiniku with halal-certified ingredients and cooking methods for Muslims. To serve halal food, he has studied thoroughly by taking classes and ordering books written in Bengali, his native language. As a pioneer in providing halal food in Japan, he also focuses on guidance to the staff working together in the restaurant's kitchen.
タナさんTana
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El Torito Ikebukuro Nishiguchi
エルトリート 池袋西口店
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / American / Mexican/Central American / Imported Beer
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ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスChef / Jaime Villalobos Rodriguez
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Gained experience at a restaurant in Mexico and then challenged himself to bring his skills to Japan.
Mr. Rodriguez was born in Mexico in 1993. He started his career at his family restaurant in Mexico. Having gained experience in the kitchen there, he decided to take on the challenge of bringing his native flavors to Japan by joining the kitchen staff at El Torito.
ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスChef / Jaime Villalobos Rodriguez
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Ca sento
Ca sento
- Motomachi, Hyogo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish / European
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福本 伸也Shinya Fukumoto
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An athletic-oriented chef, not sport-oriented nor too stoic.
He was born in 1978 in Kobe. Since he was 15 years old, he has kept improving his skills as a chef. He went to Europe in 1998 and trained for 8 years in Italy and Spain. At the age of 26, he worked as a chef at [Ca sento], a renowned restaurant in Balencia, Spain that has the same name as his current restaurant. During this period, he has found his current policy that a chef shouldn' t be an egoistic artist, but has to be a part of a team. After coming back to Japan, he opened his own restaurant in 2008.
福本 伸也Shinya Fukumoto
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AVOCADO HOUSE NAMBA
AVOCADO HOUSE NAMBA
- Namba, Osaka
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / Middle Eastern/Arab / Mexican/Central American / International/Fusion
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OGASAWARA-HAKUSHAKU-TEI
小笠原伯爵邸
- Ichigaya, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish / European / Wine
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ゴンサロ ・アルバレスGonzalo Alvarez
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Skills sharpened at a quality restaurant in Spain, and a profound knowledge about Japanese ingredients.
Born in 1978, he supported his parents who was running a guest house where he familiarized himself with cooking. Graduating cooking school in Barcelona, he built up his career at 1 star [L'Esguard] and other restaurants. At [Neichel], one of the most famous restaurant in Spain, he experienced being a chef of all sections, and assistant chef. In 2008, he became an executive chef at [Mugaritz], and at OGASAWARA-HAKUSHAKU-TEI in 2009. Pursuit of unique Spanish based on Spanish cooking tradition evolved with Japanese ingredients supports the star rating for the 8th straight year.
ゴンサロ ・アルバレスGonzalo Alvarez
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KABEAT
KABEAT
- Kayabacho, Tokyo
- Other countries,Global/International / Italian / General / French
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平 雅一Masakazu Taira
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Offering culinary experience brought by up-and-coming chefs in a variety of genres.
Mr. Taira honed his skills at famous Italian restaurants such as Acqua and Takubo and starred restaurants in Italy. Using ingredients selected from all over Japan, he transforms them into his own creative Italian cuisine, which fascinates his guests. KABEAT has five chefs who are experts in Italian cuisine, American cuisine, French cuisine, Japanese cuisine, and desserts, and they create and serve menus that make the most of the ingredients. Their menu, which combines their unique style with a sense of the season, will bring a fresh color to any occasion's dining experience.
平 雅一Masakazu Taira
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Piopiko
Piopiko
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / Mexican/Central American / Asian Creative Cuisine / Cocktail
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上北 哲也Tetsuya Uekita
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Fascinated by Mexico's unique flavor, Mr. Uekita deepened his cuisine exploration.
He was born in 1983 in Osaka. Being fascinated by the delicious vegetables his grandmother grew when he was a child was the starting point for his career as a chef. Upon graduating from university, he moved to the United States. While receiving agricultural training, he worked with Mexicans and was introduced to Mexican food. After returning to Japan, he started his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka, gaining experience in various genres such as cafes and Italian. In 2020, he was appointed chef of Piopiko in Ace Hotel Kyoto, as his solid skills and multinational experience were in high demand.
上北 哲也Tetsuya Uekita
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Mexican Restaurant ViVA LA ViDA
本格メキシコ料理 ViVA LA ViDA
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / General / Steak / Mexican/Central American
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中村 貴信Takanobu Nakamura
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A top-grade chef who learned not only Mexican but also other countries' cuisine such as French.
Mr. Nakamura was born in 1980 in Hokkaido. He started training at an ethnic restaurant in Sapporo in 1999. In 2004, came to Tokyo. He gained more experience as a chef at a Mexican restaurant with a long history in Tokyo, then became a sous chef (the second most important cook). To have more experience, he started working at a restaurant in Tokyo which had been awarded a Michelin star for consecutive years. After working three years there, he came back to Hokkaido. He experienced as a head chef at several restaurants in Sapporo and finally opened ViVA LA ViDA in 2015.
中村 貴信Takanobu Nakamura
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Bar Espanol LA BODEGA
バル エスパニョール ラ・ボデガ
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / General / Spanish / Mediterranean
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外山 海人Kaito Toyama
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The chef who learned recipes from various countries shows his skillful techniques, while bringing out the original taste of each ingredient.
He was born in 1978 in Nara prefecture. After graduating from a culinary school, he actively worked at an Italian restaurant in his hometown, and helped the chef working there to be able to go independent and open a new restaurant. He also helped a Sri Lankan restaurant, as its owner interacted with the owner of his restaurant, and experienced working as the manager of a cafe. When he entered the current company, he learned various kinds of cuisines from all over the world, and know-hows from various genres. Currently, he offers dishes created with recipes from the coastal area of Spain, while bringing out the original savory taste of high-quality fresh seafood, mainly from Hakata.
外山 海人Kaito Toyama
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LOBOS Ginza
LOBOS 銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / General / Spanish / Italian
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野口 元気NOGUCHI GENKI
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We only want to make you happy. Seeing our customers smile is the greatest honor.
He was born in 1986 in Tokyo. He wanted to become a chef for as long as he can remember. Since he was 10 years old, he has cooked for family and friends, hoping only for smiles from those that try his food. He started working in an Italian restaurant at the age of 20, but wanting to learn the basics of cooking and holding a versatile outlook on the industry, he changed to a blowfish restaurant. He joined Lobos in 2010 and started working at their Ginza location. Holding to his motto of cooking to make people smile, he diligently studies day and night.
野口 元気NOGUCHI GENKI
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Que bom!
Que bom！ （キボン）
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Other countries,Global/International / General / Brazilian/South American / International/Fusion
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青山 ブルース アレキサンドレAOYAMA BURUSU AREKISANDORE
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Wishing to bring the great taste of churrasco to the people of Japan
Even with a lot of experience he continues to feel, "the job for a churrasco takes not only technique but also creativity, intelligence, and many other elements." He exercises his skills in the kitchen with the hope of bringing to the Japanese people the great taste of churrasco by which he himself had been captivated. "I love this job," he says, with a bright smile. He also does not forget to provide lively entertainment so that the customers can feel the cheerful energy of Brazil as well as its cuisine.
青山 ブルース アレキサンドレAOYAMA BURUSU AREKISANDORE
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CALA CARMEN
CALA CARMEN
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / General / Spanish / Wine
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カルメンKARUMEN
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Just how it is in Spain. Savor true Spanish cooking.
Born in Barcelona, Spain. Her family runs a restauraunt for over 100 years since her grandfather's generation. Since much of Spanish cooking in Japan is adapted to the Japanese palate, she opened a restaurant to offer the true flavors of Spain. She offers the authentic taste she's been familiar with from an early age. Every year, when she returns to her country, she learns a dish that is trending in Spain. New flavors appear in the menu right away.
カルメンKARUMEN
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Arroceria Sal y Amor
アロセリア サル イ アモール
- Daikanyama, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Western Homemade Meal / Spanish / Wine
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宮崎 健太MIYAZAKI KENTA
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A fateful encounter during a five-year stay in Madrid…
He was born in Kochi prefecture in 1981. After graduating from culinary school, he started his career with a role in a Japanese restaurant. He decided to shift his focus after motivation from a special feature on Spain that he read in a magazine, and went to Spain when he was 22. He trained at various places such as Castile and Leon, and spent five years at the Arroceria "Mano a Mano" in Madrid. He returned to Japan when he was 29. In September 2012, he opened "Arroceria Sal y Amor" together with Mr. Victor Garcia, whom he met in Madrid, as a co-owner.
宮崎 健太MIYAZAKI KENTA
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Wine Chubo Gekko
WINE厨房 月光
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / General / Spanish / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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立花 英則TACHIBANA HIDENORI
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He has loved cooking for a long time now. Spanish cuisine in particular has captivated him.
He has liked cooking since he was a child. Cooking paella for the first time ignited within him a strong fascination with Spanish cuisine. In order to polish his cooking skills, he went to the United States and, in 2007, opened Moonlight Wine Kitchen. Only using raw materials in his cooking, he has acquired many fans.
立花 英則TACHIBANA HIDENORI
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Amets
Amets
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish / Wine
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服部 公一HATTORI KOICHI
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The traditional homemade food that he finally reached after traveling all over Spain.
He was born in Tokyo in 1979. He found employment for a period after graduating from college, but resolved to aim to become a chef. With just the clothes on his back, he went to Spain and perfected his skills over five and a half years in a total of eleven restaurants, from bars on the street to famous modern Spanish restaurants. He was particularly surprised by the homemade food that he encountered in the rural community of Catalonia. This surprise carried over to "Amets", which he opened soon after returning to Japan. He admired wild game so much that he obtained a hunting license by himself, and he is distinctly characterized by his speedy actions, as he says, "Once I think about it, I do it immediately."
服部 公一HATTORI KOICHI
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Fermintxo
フェルミンチョ
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / European / Wine / Spanish
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作元 慎哉SAKUMOTO SHINYA
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Breathing new life into traditional Spanish cuisine
He was born in Ishikawa prefecture in 1982. He says that he focused on Spanish cuisine in culinary school because the Latino atmosphere matched his character well. After his graduation, he worked for three years at a hotel in Kanazawa before going to Spain to learn about the flavors in the country itself. In Spain, he trained at famous Michelin-starred restaurants such as "Restaurante Alameda", "Fonda Sala", and "Restaurante Neiche", and he opened "Fermintxo" in Nishi-Azabu after returning to Japan. He continues to present the techniques he learned at those famous restaurants, together with his novel ideas that never adhere to a fixed framework, on a plate.
作元 慎哉SAKUMOTO SHINYA
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