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Nihonshu to Obanzai no Kyosakaba Kensui Nishiki
日本酒とおばんざいの京酒場 けんすい錦
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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浅野 祐介Yusuke Asano
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Mr. Asano wants to enrich people's hearts and bring smiles to their faces with my dishes.
He was born in Kyoto. He has been familiar with Japanese food since childhood and loves to cook. Wanting to make people happy by making delicious food, he accumulated much experience and honed his skills at various restaurants. As a result, he was involved in Kensui Nishiki from the start-up and became its chef.
浅野 祐介Yusuke Asano
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Niku to Sakana no Kyomachi Koshitsu Konjakumonogatari Sakae Branch
肉ト魚ノ京町個室 今昔物語 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito
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Mr. Ito's extensive experience and solid skills are the foundation of the restaurant's flavor.
He was born in 1982 in Aichi. From a young age, he had a strong interest in making things and good food and chose to become a chef. At 25, he entered the Konjaku Monogatari Sakae Branch as an apprentice. After 12 years of rigorous training, he was promoted to sous chef at 32. Since then, he has continued to gain experience and skills and now boasts a career of more than 17 years as the head of the culinary department.
伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito
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Urayasu Kourai
浦安 幸来
- Urayasu, Chiba
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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新井 規和Norikazu Arai
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With his childhood admiration for chefs, Mr. Arai is devoted to his culinary career.
He was born in 1973 in Nagano. As a child, his image of a chef was that of a quiet and diligent artisan. The way they beautifully filleted the fish looked cool and inspired him to enter the culinary world. He worked at the renowned Japanese restaurant Ginza Kitcho for 21 years, where he honed his skills in various aspects of Japanese cuisine, such as simmered and grilled dishes, and demonstrated his ability as a leader. In 2022, he became independent by opening Urayasu Kourai.
新井 規和Norikazu Arai
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DOMO DOMO Ikebukuro Higashiguchi Branch
DOMO DOMO 池袋東口店
- Ikebukuro East Exit/Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Pizza / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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アデイカリ スレスAdhikari Sless
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Mr. Sless presents a delightful and delicious time with lots to eat and drink.
He was born in Nepal and came to Japan with the dream of opening a restaurant there. In July 2023, he opened DOMO DOMO, offering dishes specialized in cheese and meat based on the concept of creating a restaurant that makes guests happy. He combines the unique tastes and techniques cultivated in his hometown to develop new dishes.
アデイカリ スレスAdhikari Sless
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Agu-buta-shabu Izakaya Hakuryu Nishiki
あぐー豚しゃぶ居酒屋 はくりゅう 錦
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Okinawa Soba (noodles) / Okinawa Cuisine
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杉崎 栄二Eiji Sugisaki
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Mr. Sugisaki is a professional chef who continues to carefully express Japanese traditions with a quietly burning passion.
He was born in 1970 in Gifu. Although he chose the path of a chef on the advice of a relative, he was drawn to it and pursued a career in Japanese cuisine. After training at a famous restaurant in Kyoto, he honed his skills and sensibility while working as a chef at numerous restaurants. His experience and solid skills were highly evaluated, and he became the head chef at Agu-buta-shabu Izakaya Hakuryu Nishiki. He is an artisan chef who carefully prepares each dish in a quiet manner. His hands produce superb cuisine, a harmony of Japanese tradition and modern sensibilities.
杉崎 栄二Eiji Sugisaki
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Enman Izakaya Kougetsu
縁満居酒屋 皓月
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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山本 皓大Kodai Yamamoto
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With a passion for cooking and a desire to preserve his own style, Mr. Yamamoto opened his restaurant.
He was born in 1987 in Shiga. Having the pleasure of seeing his food appreciated, he chose the path of a chef. He studied the basics of Japanese cuisine at Tsuji Culinary Institute and honed his skills at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel and Arima View Hotel (now Arima Kirari). His experience as a head chef and store manager further deepened his skills and knowledge of Japanese cuisine. After 18 years of training, he opened Enman Izakaya Kougetsu in December 2023, wanting to cook freely. In addition to being a cook, he distributes cooking and game videos on the web.
山本 皓大Kodai Yamamoto
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SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO
SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO
- Namba, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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金沢Kanazawa
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Mr. Kanazawa opened a sake bar to introduce the delicious taste of Japan to overseas guests.
He was born in 1980 in Osaka. While working for a trading company, he had the opportunity to visit many different countries. As he tasted the cuisine of those countries and met the people there, his fascination for Japanese cuisine, which is his origin, grew. So he took a new step forward by entering the culinary world, a field he had been interested in since his student days. He studied independently and honed his culinary skills under the guidance of his acquaintance, the current head chef, and opened SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO as the owner in 2024.
金沢Kanazawa
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HONMACHI Tonteki x Showa Horumon Yakiniku Tenguya
HONMACHI豚テキ×昭和ホルモン焼肉てんぐ屋
- Honmachi/Sakaisujihonmachi, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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グエンバンクアンNguyen Van Quang
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Mr. Quang is a young veteran chef who has supported the kitchens of many restaurants, including Tenguya.
He was born in 1993 in Vietnam. In his early 20s, he began his career as a restaurant staff in Japan. After gaining experience in several restaurants, he joined his current company. He has supported Tenguya and other affiliated restaurants as a kitchen staff. By experiencing different menu genres, he has honed his knowledge and skills as a chef. Currently, he is working as a chef at HONMACHI Tonteki x Showa Horumon Yakiniku Tenguya.
グエンバンクアンNguyen Van Quang
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Steak House Nakama
STEAK HOUSE NAKAMA
- Onna-son, Okinawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / American / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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菱田 和寛Kazuhiro Hishita
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Nothing motivates him more than the kind words of a customer
Born in February of 1981, his journey to becoming a professional chef was ignited after witnessing his own food bring joy and delight to his friends’ faces. Today he works on developing new and original dishes for the restaurant’s menu that aim to go over and above their customers’ expectations.
菱田 和寛Kazuhiro Hishita
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Musshu Mizuki
夢酒みずき
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shochu
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梅村 孝利Takatoshi Umemura
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Mr. Umemura has dedicated himself to Japanese cuisine, serving seasonal dishes that make the most of the best ingredients.
He was born in 1976 in Saitama. His family owned a restaurant, and he grew up watching his father, a chef, at work, and naturally wanted to become a chef. He trained at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo and obtained a chef's license. He also obtained a Fugu (blowfish) chef's license from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. In 2008, he was fortunate enough to be invited to join MIKI CO. After working at affiliated restaurants in Yurakucho and Ikebukuro, he has been the head chef at Musshu Mizuki since 2012.
梅村 孝利Takatoshi Umemura
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Shibuya Niku-Yokocho Teppan
渋谷肉横丁 てっぱん
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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宮坂 学Manabu Miyasaka
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Former Thai restaurant owner, pioneer of Thai cuisine in Japan.
Mr. Miyasaka was born on February 6, 1963, in Tokyo. He opened a Thai restaurant in Kichijoji in 1986. Traveled abroad for 10 years to train in Thai cuisine. He also has a unique background, serving as a high school baseball coach for 17 years. Also becoming well-known as the father of one of Comdot's (famous Japanese Youtuber) local friends, Kanata. He is a friendly and friendly person who puts his heart and soul into every dish.
宮坂 学Manabu Miyasaka
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Private Room Izakaya -shikinouta- Kyoto Ekimae Branch
全席個室居酒屋 四季の詩-shikinouta-京都駅前店
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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箕浦 幸一Koichi Minoura
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Mr. Minoura has been very interested in cooking ever since he was a child.
Mr. Minoura was born in 1985 in Gifu. Having been very interested in cuisine since he was a child, from the age of 16, he began walking the path of cooking. After honing his cooking skills for 6 years at a famous Japanese inn in Gifu, he served as head chef at a long-standing Japanese restaurant in Shimbashi called Ikkoku. He was then selected to be the head chef at -shikinouta-, where he works even now. He works tirelessly every day to deliver delicious food and smiles to his customers.
箕浦 幸一Koichi Minoura
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Isshinmaru Dogo Branch
一進丸 道後店
- Dogo Onsen, Ehime
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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替地 亮介Ryosuke Kaechi
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Cooking and foodstuffs have been a part of Mr. Kaechi's life since childhood, as his parents owned a fresh fish store.
He was born in 1976 in Ehime. His parents ran a fresh fish store, so cooking and foodstuffs were familiar to him from an early age. After working in the aquaculture business, he became independent at 27 and opened a restaurant. After that, he launched a company and currently operates seven restaurants in Ehime Prefecture. In January 2025, he opened the Isshinmaru Dogo branch as an affiliate of the popular Isshinmaru restaurant in the Okaido shopping street in Matsuyama City. Like the main branch, it is a place where you can enjoy the "deliciousness of Ehime" to the fullest.
替地 亮介Ryosuke Kaechi
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Ajinosato Bandai
味の里ばんだい
- Yamagata, Yamagata
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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酒井 啓史Hiroshi Sakai
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Introducing the taste of Yamagata and the fun of Robatayaki.
Mr. Sakai was born in 1978 in Yamagata. After working as a company employee in the Kanto region, he returned to his hometown at 24. Since then, he has been running Ajinosato Bandai with his parents. In 2021, his idea redesigned the Robata (fireside) to its current form. Until then, chefs used to cook sitting down, but he changed to a standing style of grilling to be able to move aggressively. The distance to the guests is closer, giving the restaurant a more "entertaining" robatayaki atmosphere.
酒井 啓史Hiroshi Sakai
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Niku-ryori Zushio
肉料理 Zushio
- Fukuyama/Fuchu, Hiroshima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Steak / Wine
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大橋 一志Kazushi Ohashi
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Mr. Ohashi is a chef who attracts many people with his skillful technique to offer the best ingredients.
He was born in 1978 in Hiroshima. He started his chef career at an Italian restaurant in Osaka. After that, he experienced Japanese cuisine, kaiseki cuisine, and charcoal grilling for seven years in Hiroshima and came across teppan cuisine. After studying teppan cuisine for nine years, he opened Zushio in Fukuyama, Hiroshima. His motto is to provide the best food at the most reasonable price possible. Some ingredients are offered at less than half the typical restaurant prices, showing Mr. Ohashi's strong enthusiasm.
大橋 一志Kazushi Ohashi
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Asuen-kataraidokoro Irori
明日への語らい処 囲炉裏
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / General / Sake
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小林 慶司Keishi Kobayashi
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His seasonal dishes bring a smile to your face. Mr. Kobayashi is a chef delivering heartwarming culinary experiences.
He was born in 1978 in Yamanashi. Since childhood, he has been interested in cooking and pursued becoming a chef, inspired by his admiration for the culinary world. Starting from local hotels in Yamanashi, he gained experience in various places. With a desire to cherish the relationships between people, he opened Irori. Pouring in the skills and passion cultivated through years of experience, he offers seasonal dishes that make the most of the season's ingredients. He diligently strives each day, welcoming visitors with a warm and friendly atmosphere, leaving smiles on their faces.
小林 慶司Keishi Kobayashi
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Hokkaisushi to Robata Sushiyama Shinjuku
寿司と炉端 すし山 新宿
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sushi / General / Oyster
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Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch
函館海鮮居酒屋 魚まさ 五稜郭総本店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Hokkaido Cuisine
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高野 信子Nobuko Takano
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Knowing everything about ingredients, distribution, and management, she has devoted herself to working for the guests!
She was born in 1985 in Hakodate city. After graduating from Hokkaido Automotive Engineering College, she entered the service industry. She worked hard to open [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Susukino branch] in 2011. From 2012, she worked as the manager at [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Mihara branch]. Since 2016, she has been devoting herself to [improving service quality] for the guests at [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch].
高野 信子Nobuko Takano
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Kushikatsu Sakaba Hirokatsu Ueno Ameyoko Branch
串かつ酒場 ひろかつ 上野アメ横店
- Ueno, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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小俣 卓也Takuya Omata
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Trained at various types of restaurants, including Japanese and Italian cuisine.
Mr. Omata was born in November 1972 in Toshima-ku, Tokyo. From 18, he trained in various restaurant genres, such as Japanese cuisine, Italian cuisine, and major food and beverage chains. At KayaGroup, he studied under legendary Japanese chef Mr. Kazuyoshi Masaki and inherited the "Masaki-ryu" cooking style. Currently, he is also active in food and beverage management and as a food and beverage consultant, working with numerous companies to train young chefs.
小俣 卓也Takuya Omata
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Kimiomou Tsubame no Kurashi
君想うツバメの暮らし
- Kurayoshi/Central area of Tottori, Tottori
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Szechuan / International/Fusion
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中尾 隼Jun Nakao
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Like the swallows that bring happiness, Mr. Nakao delivers happiness with his original dishes.
He was born in 1981 in Tottori. After graduating from high school, he studied the basics of cooking at a culinary school before joining a Chinese restaurant in Kobe. After honing his skills in the Chinese kitchen, he returned to his hometown, Tottori, to gain further experience at various dining establishments. He joined "Kimiomou Tsubame no Kurashi" as a chef and manager, later taking on the role of owner in the fall of 2019. At the restaurant, named after the swallow, a bird of good fortune that brings happiness, which celebrates its seventh anniversary in February 2023, he brings happiness to people through his creative cuisine.
中尾 隼Jun Nakao
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