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Kinfuku Sakaba
金福酒場
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Oden
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MYO MINTHANTMyo Minthant
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Dedicated to cooking. The authentic taste is born from years of experience.
Mr. Myo Minthant was born in 1987 in Myanmar. He became familiar with cooking at an early age and defected to Japan in 2008 after graduating from university in Myanmar. Having worked in this foreign country, he started his culinary career, gaining 16 years of experience at a yakiniku restaurant and 8 years at a Chinese restaurant. After years of study, he became the manager and head chef of Kinfuku Sakaba in November 2024. He offers authentic flavors and warm hospitality, putting the skill and passion he has cultivated into each dish.
MYO MINTHANTMyo Minthant
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Kai to Sumibi to Nihonshu Tawawa
貝と炭火と日本酒 撓
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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村上 恒宏Tsunehiro Murakami
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Mr. Murakami creates a time and space that can impress guests on their important day.
He was born in 1973 in Kanagawa. He began his apprenticeship at a part-time job at a kappo restaurant and started training in Japanese cuisine. He has worked as a head chef in the kitchens of a kappo ryokan inn and a hotel. In July 2019, he opened Kai to Sumibi to Nihonshu Tawawa in Tsuruya-cho, Yokohama. As the owner-chef, he welcomes a wide range of guests. His creed is "to provide guests with a time and space to feel as much impression as possible on their special day." With dishes that carefully draw out the charm of seasonal ingredients and heartwarming service, he serves various occasions.
村上 恒宏Tsunehiro Murakami
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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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Minami Aoyama Hifumi
南青山 ひふみ
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Drawn to Minami Aoyama by a dream of opening his own restaurant as soon as possible
Born in Ibaraki Prefecture in June 1978, Chef Kato entered the world of cooking at age 23, but only six years later he was already entrusted to running a restaurant. Few years later, he became owner of a Japanese restaurant in Koenji, but on the lookout for his next project, he eventually found his current spot in Minami Aoyama, opening it in 2014. Though he adheres to traditions of Japanese cooking, he also offer dishes you cannot find anywhere else, and enjoys entertaining guests simply looking for a drink and a snack.
加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Hikariya & yajimon
ひかりや＆yajimon
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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石原 亨Toru Ishihara
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The global food culture Mr. Ishihara experienced as an athlete inspired him to pursue a food and beverage industry career.
He was born in 1972 in Ishikawa. Initially, he was a member of the Japanese national canoe freestyle team. While traveling around the world for about 20 years as an athlete, he enjoyed eating each country's cuisine. His turning point came in 2002 when he encountered Wiener Schnitzel (veal cutlet) in Austria. He decided to pursue a second career in the restaurant industry to convey the appeal of the dish in Japan. He currently demonstrates his culinary skills as both the owner and chef.
石原 亨Toru Ishihara
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The New World
ザ・ニューワールド
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Cookshop / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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The owner-chef of The New World.
Mr. Toba was born in 1978 in Saitama Prefecture. He has a unique background, having quit his job as a J-League trainee and worked as an elementary school teacher before entering the world of chefs at 32. He trained for 3 years at DIRITTO in Kagurazaka, 2 years at Florilege in Aoyama, and 2 years as a sous chef at Aria di Tacubo in Ebisu before becoming the chef at Gris in Yoyogi Uehara in March 2016. He then became the owner-chef of the same restaurant, which reopened as sio in July 2018.
鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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Jidoriya Amon
地鶏屋 亜門
- Nakasu, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Chicken / Nabe (hot pot)
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岡田 良太Ryota Okada
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Aiming to ensure that guests enjoy not only the food but also the time until it is served.
Mr. Ryota Okada was born in 1987 in Kyoto. He has worked as a chef at various restaurants in Fukuoka Prefecture. His specialty is cuisine such as yakitori and robatayaki, which entertain diners not only with the food itself but also with how the dishes are prepared and served. Now, he is working as a chef at Jidoriya Amon. With various chicken-themed menus and personal space, he focuses on creating a comfortable restaurant where guests can enjoy themselves even while waiting for their food, together with excellent customer service. The restaurant meets a wide range of needs in the Nakasu area.
岡田 良太Ryota Okada
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Hakodate Dining Gaya
函館ダイニング雅家
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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築城 明博Akihiro Tsuiki
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His vast knowledge of a range of cuisines, including Japanese, is the backbone of Hakodate Dining Gaya
Born in Hakodate, he enjoyed eating from a young age and developed an interest in cooking. When he was heavily into boxing, he often ate ramen. This prompted him to move to Tokyo to study Chinese cuisine. After that he developed an extraordinary talent for cooking and built up experience and expertise across a range of different culinary styles including provincial cuisine and traditional Japanese cuisine. "What you see and what you eat will be a very powerful thing for a chef," he says. He continues to study cooking by trying dishes at many different restaurants. His expertise and constant self-improvement play a central role in the food served at Hakodate Dining Gaya today.
築城 明博Akihiro Tsuiki
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Hakodate Kaisen Izakaya Yan-shugyoba Nidaime Shoueimaru
函館海鮮居酒屋 ヤン衆漁場二代目昌栄丸
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shochu
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前田 秀喜Hideki Maeda
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Mr. Maeda takes pride in freshly caught local fish and devotes his life to providing delicious beach cuisine.
He was born in 1958 in Hokkaido. Growing up watching his father, a fisherman, he also engaged in fishing in Hokkaido aboard the fishing boat Shoueimaru. His father founded a restaurant in Hakodate, hoping to serve local fresh fish dishes. Inspired by that, he became fascinated with the work of a chef and opened his restaurant in Goryokaku, Hakodate, in 1994 under the name "Nidaime (second generation)." Since then, he has devoted himself to purchasing in Minami-Kayabe, maintaining fish in the fish tank, and his knife-handling skills. The restaurant moved to Matsukaze-cho in 2016. His signature beach cuisine and cool hospitality attract locals and tourists.
前田 秀喜Hideki Maeda
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Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch
もつ粋 奈良三条店
- Nara, Nara
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Horumon (offal meat) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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森下 良希Yoshiki Morishita
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Mr. Morishita is a chef who supports various menus such as motsunabe, skewers, and a la carte dishes.
He was born in 1993 in Nara and has been engaged in the food and beverage industry since he was 16. Beginning with a part-time job, he worked as a cook in a Chinese restaurant, a ramen restaurant, and an izakaya pub. Currently, he is a chef at Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch. Mr. Morishita has experienced menus of various genres. In addition to motsunabe and skewers, he supports a varied menu that features mainly Japanese dishes but also Korean-style dishes
森下 良希Yoshiki Morishita
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Yakitori to Sousakusumibiyaki Kokoko
焼き鳥と創作炭火焼 こここ
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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加藤 翔Sho Kato
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Charcoal grills connect people. Diverse experiences create a unique taste and sense of wonder.
Mr. Sho Kato was born in 1990 in Kyoto. After graduating high school, he started his culinary journey, gaining ten years of experience at a yakitori restaurant, Yakitori Daikichi. He then broadened his expertise by exploring various culinary fields, including ramen and yakiniku. In March 2024, he fulfilled his dream of opening his own yakitori restaurant, Sumibiyaki Koteppan Kiyamachi, in Kawaramachi, Kyoto. By November, he expanded with a second restaurant, Yakitori to Sousakusumibiyaki Kokoko. As a chef-owner, he continually seeks to discover new culinary delights, drawing from his vast experiences and refined skills.
加藤 翔Sho Kato
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Taishu Izakaya UOHIDE Yoyogi-Hachiman Branch
大衆居酒屋 魚秀 代々木八幡店
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, 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 restaurants.
Mr. Omata was born in November 1972 in Toshima-ku, Tokyo. From 18, he had training at various types of restaurants, including Japanese cuisine, Italian cuisine, and major restaurant chains. At Kaya Group, he studied under the legendary Japanese chef Mr. Kazuyoshi Masak and inherited the Masaki style. Currently, he is also active in management and consulting for food and beverage businesses, working with a number of companies to train young chefs.
小俣 卓也Takuya Omata
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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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Gyuhorumon to Sengyo Ushitomiya Shibuya Dogenzaka Branch
牛ホルモンと鮮魚 牛冨屋 渋谷道玄坂店
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, 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 restaurants.
Mr. Omata was born in November 1972 in Toshima-ku, Tokyo. From 18, he had training at various types of restaurants, including Japanese cuisine, Italian cuisine, and major restaurant chains. At Kaya Group, he studied under the legendary Japanese chef Mr. Kazuyoshi Masak and inherited the Masaki style. Currently, he is also active in management and consulting for food and beverage businesses, working with a number of companies to train young chefs.
小俣 卓也Takuya Omata
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Kushitei
串亭
- Koriyama/Shirakawa, Fukushima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot) / Pasta
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真壁 秀明Hideaki Makabe
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From when he first started cooking during his student years, he has continued single-mindedly down a culinary path
He was born in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture on December 29, 1958. From when he was a student, he learned how to cook with what he had available. After that, he apprenticed at places such as hotel restaurants specializing in Western cuisine and restaurants in his hometown. He has worked at [Kushitei] from 2008 to the present.
真壁 秀明Hideaki Makabe
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Hakodate Marukan Gyogyobu Umigaki Main Branch
はこだてマルカン漁業部 海がき 本店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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前田 秀春Hideharu Maeda
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After working as a fisherman, Mr. Maeda became independent and now offers the fisherman's Makanai menu at his izakaya.
He was born in 1956 in Hokkaido. Since childhood, he had been on board his family's boat, which is a fishing business. During the 10 years he helped in the family business, he made lunch boxes and makanai (meals for the crew). After working as a fisherman, he began training as a chef at a skewer restaurant in Yokohama. Finding it rewarding to see guests happy when he served fish dishes, he returned to Hakodate to start his own business. His fisherman's makanai menu such as "Chanchan-yaki (grilled fish and vegetables with miso)," "Burikama (grilled yellowtail collar)," and "Jaga-bata shiokara (potatoes with butter and salted squid guts)" are very popular.
前田 秀春Hideharu Maeda
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Ebisu Shoten Minami 4 Nishi 3
恵美須商店 南4西3
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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齋藤 力虎Taiga Saito
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Mr. Saito has a passionate and curious mind for food. A young chef who manages a lively restaurant.
He was born in 1998 in Hokkaido. Having worked in restaurants with chefs in various genres, such as Chinese, Japanese, French, and Italian, he has learned varied food knowledge and techniques. That led him to feel the joy of cooking, and he started walking the path of cuisine. He also has experience working as a manager in a yakitori grilled chicken restaurant. With the motto "taking good care of employees leads to good customer service," he tries to create a restaurant where employees and customers can feel comfortable.
齋藤 力虎Taiga Saito
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Hokkaido Sakaba Kita-no Kazoku Namba Sennichimae Branch
北海道酒場 北の家族 なんば千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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Izakaya Samurai
居酒屋 さむらい
- Okinawa/Uruma, Okinawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Awamori
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當銘 斉悠Seiyu Toume
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Mr. Toume is a chef who offers a diverse menu to celebrate various food cultures.
As a chef at Izakaya Samurai, he contributes to the diverse menu offerings, featuring Miyazaki and Okinawa's culinary traditions. Ryukyu Izakaya Samurai, a long-time favorite in the heart of downtown Okinawa City, continues to operate today after undergoing renovations.
當銘 斉悠Seiyu Toume
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Ginza Mitsuyoshi Restaurant
銀座 光よし
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Unagi (eel) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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井川 光由Mitsuyoshi Igawa
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With his father's encouragement, Mr. Igawa decided to become a chef when he was a high school student.
He was born in 1984 in Tokyo. With his father's encouragement, he decided to become a chef as a high school student. He went to a culinary school and became a chef after graduation. After studying Kyoto cuisine at Kyokaiseki Minokichi for eight years, he left the company and entered a different business field. Four years later, he returned to the culinary industry to help at a friend's Kushiage restaurant, Choeat. In 2022, he became independent and opened Ginza Mitsuyoshi. Every day, he serves excellent dishes based on delicate Kyoto cuisine.
井川 光由Mitsuyoshi Igawa
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