101 - 120 of 166 chefs
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Imomatsu Kita-bekkan
いも松北別館
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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國頭 敏Satoshi Kunito
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A chef who provides "Dishes that make people happy" every day.
Mr. Kunito was born in 1979 in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto. He worked at a Japanese restaurant with only counter seating for five years. Then, after working at a restaurant specializing in vegetables and a visually appealing workplace used for wedding banquets, he became the head chef at Imomatsu. Since he entered this world with a desire to provide happiness through food, he now creates dishes that are particular about appearance, taste, and everything else, based on the concept of "high quality all-you-can-eat and drink."
國頭 敏Satoshi Kunito
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Uosakaba Pin
魚酒場ピン
- Jinbocho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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田中 翔Sho Tanaka
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Displaying his talent with creative dishes that can only be found at Pin
Chef Tanaka was born in Tokyo in 1985. After gaining four years' experience working for the first Pin restaurant, Tachinomi Pin, and its second location, Bistro Pin, he became chef at Uosakaba Pin, the restaurant's third iteration. Utilizing his strength in creative cuisine with a Western-style taste, he strives for beauty in both flavor and presentation.
田中 翔Sho Tanaka
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Torisei Kyoto Tower Sando branch
鳥せい 京都タワーサンド店
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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冨田 潤Jun Tomita
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He has been fascinated with creating food and the atmosphere in a restaurant.
He was born in 1977 in Osaka. He had a part time job at a restaurant while he was a student as he was interested in creating food and the atmosphere in a restaurant. After graduating from school, he entered a restaurant. Though he wanted to work as a server at first, he had to work as a chef as the kitchen was short handed, however he found cooking fun, and his unique point of view was also highly received, which was why he began developing the restaurant menu as well. After working as the manager at [Torisei Tenmabashi branch], he was chosen to be a part of the staff to open [Torisei Kyoto Tower Sando branch].
冨田 潤Jun Tomita
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Fried Chicken and Highball Link
フライドチキンとハイボール リンク
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Chicken / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Highball
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北川 浩次Koji Kitagawa
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Became a chef to cook the deep-fried dishes that he has loved since he was a child.
He was born in 1979 in Ishikawa prefecture. He has loved deep fried dishes such as fried chicken since he was a child, but never thought of entering the restaurant field. After graduating from school, he started working at an izakaya (Japanese pub) and a dining kitchen, and accumulating experiences as a chef and a server also. He is still pursuing how to make delicious fried chicken.
北川 浩次Koji Kitagawa
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Sakanaya Oaji
サカナヤ オアジ
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Beer / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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荒井 拓也ARAI TAKUYA
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The hometown taste of Toyama that you can enjoy in Shimbashi
I was born on 21 July 1976 in Toyama prefecture. I have accumulated 20 years of experience as a chef focused on Japanese cuisine. In July of 2013, I became the head chef of the newly opened "Shusaiya Oaji Shimbashi", where I work today.
荒井 拓也ARAI TAKUYA
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Ampuku Ikebukuro
あんぷく 池袋店
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Udon (noodles) / Curry Udon (noodles)
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安江 勇治YASUE YUJI
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Our young chef studied under master creative Japanese chef Rokusaburo Michiba to master the art of culinary harmony
As the son of the owner of Western-style restaurant Ampuku, our chef has been accustomed to working in the kitchen since a young age. He got his start as a chef at the age of 19, working for a restaurant that served course banquets in Gifu, before refining his skills at places like Poisson Rokusaburo in Akasaka, Tokyo. During these studies he took part in founding the creative Japanese restaurant NINJA in New York, famed for elegant and captivating dishes. After returning to Japan he decided to follow in his father's footsteps and found his own eatery: Ampuku, serving original udon dishes.
安江 勇治YASUE YUJI
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Suzunoya
牛たん・旬菜 鈴の屋
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Hamburger Steak / Gyutan (beef tongue)
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深谷 仁博 FUKAYA KIMIHIRO
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Having two busy working parents, devoted himself to learning the preparation of Japanese cuisine since elementary school
Born August 7th, 1973, raised in Kamigawa-gun, Hokkaido. Both his parents worked, so learning to cook in elementary school, he enjoyed learning how to season and prepare dishes. After graduating high school he trained in a Japanese restaurant, learning many skills and techniques. After that he worked as a chef in a Japanese hotel restaurant. In May of 2011 he struck off on his own and opened Suzunoya.
深谷 仁博 FUKAYA KIMIHIRO
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Hakata Hotaru Azabujuban
博多ほたる 麻布十番店
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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斉藤 俊輔SAITO SHUNSUKE
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His mother's smiling face ignited a spark in him.
When he was in the second grade, he made a cake with his elder sister and let his mother try it. Her delighted expression and praise for the delicious cake gave rise to his feelings of wanting to bring joy to other people besides his mother. Hence, he decided to become a chef when he was in the fourth grade.
斉藤 俊輔SAITO SHUNSUKE
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Nishi Azabu Bancho
西麻布 晩鶏
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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荻田 直紀OGITA NAOKI
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In desire of the betterment of yakitori, the grilled chicken dish of the people of Japan
Coming from Kagawa, his family managed a restaurant and cookery was present nearby from his childhood onward. So it's only natural he came to love food and chose to work at a restaurant for his university part-time job. After graduation, he engaged in training at Japanese-style and Japanese traditional restaurants, realizing his long-sought independence after his experience at a yakitori (grilled chicken) shop. Yakitori has the potential to be a dish of national ranking; he wants to take this food of the people and elevate it even further through the addition of flavor, hospitality, and accommodation to his customers.
荻田 直紀OGITA NAOKI
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Unagi Kushiyaki Shinten
うなぎ 串焼 心天
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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林 成Rin Sei
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A part-time job in Toyko led him down the path to where he is today.
When he was 21, Sei Rin came to Okinawa as an exchange student from China, after which he went to Tokyo. He trained for 5 years in the restaurant Unashin in Shimbashi, before opening Unagi Kushiyaki Shinten 5 years ago.
林 成Rin Sei
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Shunsai Izakaya Furuichi Tsubogin
旬彩居酒屋 古市 つぼ銀
- Ise, Mie
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Duck / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle)
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伊藤 剛ITO TSUYOSHI
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His dream is to open an izakaya of his own one day
He was born in Mie Prefecture on September 1st, 1984. He started working at restaurants in his teens, and gained experience as the manager of bars in Tokyo and Tohoku. In 2012, he returned to his hometown, Ise City, to become the chef of Shunsai Izakaya Furuichi Tsubogin. Making use of his experiences working in restaurants where sake played a central role, he is particular about serving high quality food which goes well with his carefully chosen sake. He devotes himself to his work every day so as to satisfy his customers.
伊藤 剛ITO TSUYOSHI
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Sumiyaki Ishokutei Nagomiya
炭焼居食亭 和や
- Kokura, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / General / Nabe (hot pot)
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橋本 淳HASHIMOTO JUN
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Sumiyaki resulting from the long pursuit of the most delicious cooking method.
Born March 23, 1972, in Fukuoka. Throughout ten years, the owner accumulated his experience from many izakayas. After researching ways to create delicious food, the owner came up with sumiyaki that preserves the original taste of the ingredients. With the realization of his dreams, he is now opening Sumiyaki Ishokutei Nagomiya
橋本 淳HASHIMOTO JUN
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Fujimura
藤むら
- Fukushima Station, Fukushima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot) / Local Sake
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矢吹 光央YABUKI MITSUO
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Our chef wanted to understand the complex flavors of sake
Born in 1978 in Fukushima Prefecture. He works as chef at the restaurant Kamameshi Fujimura, run by his father. Three years ago he and his wife acquired formal certification as sake tasting experts, and they've been visiting sake breweries ever since, selecting the most delicious offerings for tasting at their restaurant.
矢吹 光央YABUKI MITSUO
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Roppakuya KADO
Roppakuya KADO
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / General / Wine
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山口 将吾YAMAGUCHI SHOGO
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After seeing the smiles of people leaving restaurants, he set out to become a chef.
Now, as he is in a position to provide customers with food, he feels it's all worth it when he hears customers exclaiming that the food is delicious.
山口 将吾YAMAGUCHI SHOGO
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300B ONE
300B ONE
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / International/Fusion / Steak / Pizza
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亀山 大作KAMEYAMA DAISAKU
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His creative and original dishes were inspired by his experience with Japanese and Italian cuisine.
He was born in 1982 in Kyoto Prefecture. His family ran a home-cooking restaurant, so he's always had an interest in cuisine. He started with Japanese food, then switched to Italian when he left for Tokyo. He brings his unique creations to life using his mixed culinary backround.
亀山 大作KAMEYAMA DAISAKU
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R&B
R＆B
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Tsukemen (noodles served separately from dip soup) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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菅野 加奈子SUGANO KANAKO
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Influenced by my parents who are good cooks, I naturally chose a culinary career.
Both of her parents like cooking. Watching her parents enjoy cooking, she came to think of cooking as a fun activity and naturally aimed to be a cook. After training herself by working at a private restaurant of creative cuisine, she is now using her experienced skills at [R&B.]
菅野 加奈子SUGANO KANAKO
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Minamifukuoka Zasshomachi Ryuichi
南福岡ざっしょ町 竜一
- Takeshita/Minami-Fukuoka, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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龍 浩一RYU KOICHI
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In the restaurant business for nearly 30 years. Now a chef who captivates many
When he was a student, Koichi Ryu began working in a restaurant without much serious thought. But he was so taken by the head chef there that he started on the culinary path at the age of 18. At one point, he almost threw in the towel but there was no way he could completely give up on the culinary world. It's been thirty years now since he first chose this career. After working at Hakata Saryo, Fugu Taisho, Moyai (small restaurant), and various other restaurants, Mr. Ryu is now the owner of Ryuichi in Zashonokuma.
龍 浩一RYU KOICHI
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Tsukiji Fukutake Main Branch
築地 ふく竹 本店
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Local Japanese Cuisine
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市ノ川 大輔Daisuke Ichinokawa
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Bringing different cuisines to life
He got his start serving up Western-style cuisine, but he was drawn by the allure of traditional Japanese dishes, and has been working at the Japanese-style "Tsukiji Fukutake Main Shop" for seven years.
市ノ川 大輔Daisuke Ichinokawa
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Tenku no Tsuki
天空の月
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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油井 伸太郎YUI SHINTARO
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A chef who switched over to the culinary world with wholehearted resolve.
Shintaro was born in August 1988 in Nakaotagiri, Nagano Prefecture. He used to work in a different industry, but he switched to the culinary world with wholehearted resolve. Since he began cooking at Tenku no Tsuki, he has pursued daily training under the tutelage of his teacher, Chef Watanabe.
油井 伸太郎YUI SHINTARO
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Torigen Kamata
とり元 蒲田店
- Kamata, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Shochu
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原山HARAYAMA
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Particular about charcoal, a chef who pays attention to the details when grilling.
He expertly prepares the ‘Kirishima Chicken' of Miyasaki one by one by hand, and provides the skewers, even adding the finishing touches to the grilled dishes. At ‘Torigen, Kamata branch', he calls himself the ‘Char-grilling Craftsman.'
原山HARAYAMA
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