1 - 20 of 24 chefs
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Western Restaurant Ginza Grill Cardinal
洋食屋銀座グリルカーディナル
- Oshiage, Tokyo
- General,Western / Hamburger Steak / Omurice (omelet rice) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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田中 俊行Toshiyuki Tanaka
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Mr. Tanaka decided to become a chef, longing after the flavor of the omelet filled with fried rice that he ate at a shop in the neighborhood.
Mr. Tanaka was born in 1971 in Osaka. He was captivated by the taste of the omelet rice he had at his favorite restaurant nearby when he lived alone. To make his dream of making cuisine at Western restaurants come true, he proceeded to the world of cooking. He studied and polished his skills at Gensen Yoshoku Sakurai, a Western restaurant in Ueno-Hirokoji. In 2015 he began working at Western Restaurant Ginza Grill Cardinal. He currently works there as head chef, trying every day to ensure that his food makes many people smile.
田中 俊行Toshiyuki Tanaka
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J.S. BURGERS CAFE Shinjuku Branch
J.S. BURGERS CAFE 新宿店
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Hamburger,Western / American / Pasta / Pizza
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平野 巡Jun Hirano
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On the world stage, Mr. Hirano is endlessly polishing up his skills and sensibilities as a chef.
He was born in 1978 in the United States. His career as a chef began at the famous French restaurant Pinot Provence in California. He has worked at the Tokyo American Club in Tokyo, Stella Maris, a one-star restaurant in France, and Chilli Padi, an ethnic restaurant in Australia. He also served as a chef for the U.S. Ambassador. He then opened the predecessor restaurant, STANDARD DELI, in 2000 and started J.S. BURGERS CAFE in 2007.
平野 巡Jun Hirano
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Craft Burger & Grill Jiro
Craft Burger＆Grill Jiro
- Ueno, Tokyo
- Hamburger,Western / General / American / Beer
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高山 光弘Mitsuhiro Takayama
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Mr. Takayama inherited the "genes of chefs" and followed the path of a professional.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo to parents who run an izakaya (Japanese-style pub). From an early age, he aimed to be a chef and, after graduating from high school, entered a culinary school. Following graduation, he studied Western cuisine at hotels and wedding halls and continued training. Then, gaining experience in a variety of restaurants, he took over his parents' restaurant in 2010. He wanted to create a pet-friendly restaurant, so he researched hamburgers independently and opened Craft Burger & Grill Jiro in December 2019.
高山 光弘Mitsuhiro Takayama
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Bona Festa
ボナ フェスタ
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- General,Western / General / Russian
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丸橋 一弥Kazuya Maruhashi
The Chef's Recommendations -
Improved his skills at this restaurant for 24 years.
He was born in 1971 in Saitama. He liked eating since he was small. That was why he used to help his parents with cooking, cook simple dishes by himself, and enjoy touching cooking tools at a soba restaurant run by his friend's parents. Naturally, he decided to be a chef and started working at [Bona Festa] at the age of 19. He kept working there for 24 years, learning the fundamentals of the cooking and techniques of Russian cuisine, then finally became the master chef in 2015. His next goal is to create his own taste while respecting the tradition of the restaurant.
丸橋 一弥Kazuya Maruhashi
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STEAK HIKARU
ステーキ ヒカル
- Matsuyama/Kume/Wakasa, Okinawa
- General,Western / General / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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亀谷 光Hikaru Kameya
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After his experience working in a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant, he wished to open a branch in his hometown of Okinawa.
Born in Okinawa in 1986. He has always enjoyed meat, and upon reaching the age of 26 he worked in Shippu Horumon, a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant in Okinawa. There, he gained experiences and learned about how to make meat delicious and the importance of sauce and seasonings in enhancing the taste of yakiniku. Eventually, he made his own formula of special sauce that he called "Hikaru Sauce" for two years while managing a coffee shop. His dream of opening his own restaurant became real as he opened STEAK HIKARU in August of 2017. Since then, he dedicated himself to create"delicious steaks that he wants to eat," which lead him to bring many customers.
亀谷 光Hikaru Kameya
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BANANA COFFEE
BANANA COFFEE
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- General,Western / General / Others / Coffee
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原田 あゆみAyumi Harada
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Seeing her guests' happiness with the food in front of her made Ms. Harada want to become a chef.
She was born in 1991 in Kansai. She first got involved in cooking at a café in Oita Prefecture, where she worked as a hall staff member. When she saw how pleased customers were with the colorful and visually pleasing food, she wished he could cook like that and decided to become a chef herself. Her experience includes working in cafes and dining kitchens all over Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa. She learned about cooking through contact with the ingredients and people of various regions. Currently, she is working as a manager of BANANA COFFEE.
原田 あゆみAyumi Harada
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Steak House CAPITAL
ステーキハウス キャピタル
- Yomitan/Chatan, Okinawa
- General,Western / General / Steak
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照屋 英大Eita Teruya
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The experience of working part-time made him to become a chef in teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) cuisine.
He was born in 1989 in Okinawa prefecture. Through his part-time wroking experience as a service staff at [Steak House Capital] in his high school days, he got fascinated with the restaurant field. After graduating from high school, he had a training as a chef to improve his skills, and became a chef in teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) cuisine. He is still actively working as a chef at [Steak House Capital], and considers it important to have communication with the guests and grill the ingredients upon their request.
照屋 英大Eita Teruya
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Milky Wave
ミルキーウェイブ
- Kawagoe, Saitama
- General,Western / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Cake
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小澤 勇Isamu Ozawa
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His starting point was the flavor of the chicken rice he ate as a child
Chef Ozawa's starting point was the flavor of the chicken rice he ate as a child. He trained for 8 years at a French restaurant in Ginza and at a steakhouse in Roppongi. In 1978 he opened Milky Wave in his hometown Kawagoe. This year is the restaurant's 37th year in business.
小澤 勇Isamu Ozawa
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Ponta Honke
ぽん多本家
- Okachimachi, Tokyo
- General,Western / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / General
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島田 良彦Yoshihiko Shimada
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He was brought up surrounded by chefs, and decided to succeed his family business when he was still young.
Born in 1965 in Tokyo, he raised up in the Ueno city interacting with chefs. His father told him to decide his future by his third year of high school, therefore he determined to succeed his family business. After graduating from high school, he entered Yamanoue Hotel to have a 3-year training, then went back to [Ponta Honke] to work for. At the age of 36, he became the 4th generation as his father passed away, and is currently maintaining this old-established restaurant since the period of Meiji with its traditional taste.
島田 良彦Yoshihiko Shimada
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UERUMA SHIMIN SHOKUDO
うるま市民食堂
- Okinawa/Uruma, Okinawa
- General,Western / General / Okinawa Cuisine / General
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西兼盛 大和Nishikanemori Yamato
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Mr. Yamato entered the world of cooking without hesitation because his family also owned an izakaya (Japanese pub).
He was born in 1983 in Okinawa. He had been interested in cooking since he was a child, with his family owning an Izakaya, a Japanese-style pub. He had been helping out at home since he was a student, and after graduation, he entered the world of cooking without hesitation. After training in Kyoto and Shiga, he returned to Okinawa, where he has been working as a chef at [Uruma Shimin Shokudo] since May 2019. He says, "I want people to have a chance to eat delicious food made with the ingredients of Uruma City and deliver it to the producers."
西兼盛 大和Nishikanemori Yamato
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Hokkai Seafood & Tokachi Beef Steak Restaurant Norte
北海シーフード＆十勝牛ステーキレストラン ノルテ
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- General,Western / General / French / Steak
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酒井 諭Satoshi Sakai
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He actively works as the executive chef of the western cuisine department at the [LA VISTA HAKODATE BAY].
He was born in 1962 in Hokkaido. He liked cooking for his family, and seeing them pleased. After graduating from TSUJI Culinary Institute, he actively worked in the kitchen of [Bistro Kanapeshu] in Sapporo for 10 years. He also accumulated many years of experience at the [Obihiro Grand Hotel] and [JR Hotel Nikko Northland Obihiro], then entered [LA VISTA HAKODATE BAY] in 2011. Currently, he actively works as the executive chef of the western cuisine department at the [LA VISTA HAKODATE BAY] and [HAKODATE BAY GOURMET CLUB].
酒井 諭Satoshi Sakai
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Steak and Hamburg Steak Outburst & Ponta
ステーキとハンバーグの店 Outburst & Ponta
- Nasu, Tochigi
- General,Western / Hamburger Steak / Steak / Wine
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石水 久美子Kumiko Ishimizu
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Taste exquisite dishes featuring the unique natural bounties of Nasu
Born January 1979 in Tokyo. Awakened to the fun of cooking through a part-time job at a restaurant when he was a student, and dropped out of college to pursue professional cooking. Initially polished skills at Obanzai(Kyoto style side dish) Restaurant in Tokyo, and after moving here to Nasu, has engaged in creative Japanese and Western dishes. Continues to provide the unique flavors of Nasu, which is blessed with many food sources, every day.
石水 久美子Kumiko Ishimizu
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GRILL&WINE T's
GRILL&WINE T's
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- General,Western / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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テリー ハマダTerry Hamada
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A chef with a career in luxury hotels in 12 cities in 7 countries.
Mr. Hamada was born in Tokyo. At 19, he moved to Canada to become a chef and gained citizenship. After that, he worked as a luxury hotel chef in 12 cities in 7 countries. Currently, he shows his skills as a general manager and chef at GRILL & WINE T's which opened in June 2022.
テリー ハマダTerry Hamada
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Fish Bank TOKYO
Fish Bank TOKYO
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- General,Western / General / French / Wine
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脇坂 龍太Ryota Wakisaka
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Mr. Ryota Wakisaka decided to become a chef as he was fascinated with craftsmanship, and has aggressively mastered each country's cuisine.
He was born in 1972 in Tokyo. He has experienced various genres of cuisine, including French, Italian, Hawaiian, Mediterranean, Spanish, Asian-French, and molecular cuisines. In addition to the basic cooking methods, he also actively uses the latest techniques, such as [espuma] to create mousse. This chef has a strong hungry spirit for developing new tastes and expressions. Currently, he works as the executive chef at [EDGE. LTD.], a company developing restaurant/wedding businesses.
脇坂 龍太Ryota Wakisaka
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Hamburger Steak GRILL Omiya JR HAKATA CITY branch
ハンバーグ・ステーキ グリル大宮 JR博多シティ店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- General,Western / Hamburger Steak / General / Steak
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大宮 勝雄Katsuo Omiya
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He sticks to keep working as an active chef.
He decided to be a chef at the age of 18 by being influenced by his uncle and started training at a French restaurant. At the age of 26, he became a sous chef at a hotel restaurant in New Zealand. At the age of 28, he went to England, France, Greece, and Morocco to learn their local cuisines. After returning to Japan, he worked at the French restaurant [La Terre], under Mr. Gerard Jordan from La Nappoule who had worked at [L'Oasis] in Southern France. In 1982, at the age of 32, he opened the current [Restaurant Omiya] in Asakusa.
大宮 勝雄Katsuo Omiya
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Meijiken
明治軒
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- General,Western / Omurice (omelet rice) / Japanese Beef Steak / General
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萩野 進HAGINO SUSUMU
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Captivated by the flavours of the long-established restaurant, he has become part of Meijiken's lineage.
Aspiring chef Susumu Hagino was 23 when he first discovered Meijiken. Forty years have passed since that moment, during which time Chef Hagino learned all about taste and technique from the restaurant's master. Using seasonings passed down for generations, he prepares dishes that cannot be tasted anywhere else. He believes that passing this onto the next generation of youngsters is an important duty.
萩野 進HAGINO SUSUMU
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VIN
VIN
- Akasaka, Fukuoka
- General,Western / French / Italian / Wine
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伴 隼人BAN HAYATO
The Chef's Recommendations -
I want to be able to provide highquality food at reasonable prices.
Born in 1982 in Fukuoka. The part time job he had as a student was in a restaurant and from there he grew to love cooking. He trained for many years at the renowned French restaurants Restaurant Hiramatsu and La Rochelle Fukuoka. In 2012, he opened VIN. Using the skills he cultivated at famous restaurants, he is able to offer authentic dishes at reasonable prices.
伴 隼人BAN HAYATO
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Sky View candle
スカイビュー キャンドル
- Matsue Station, Shimane
- General,Western / General / Cake / Steak
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柴山 明久SHIBAYAMA AKIHISA
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To be a chef who pursue the taste of local ingredients
He was born in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, on August 12, 1958. He has been interested in food since his childhood. After graduating from a high school, he entered a vocational school for becoming a licensed cook. With experience in different styles of business and an inherent flair, he always works on cooking humbly.
柴山 明久SHIBAYAMA AKIHISA
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Rihga Royal Gran Okinawa Dining 19
リーガロイヤルグラン沖縄 Dining 19 (ナインティーン)
- Okinawa Prefectural Office, Okinawa
- General,Western / General
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城間 功Isamu Shiroma
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Helping his mother motivated him to become a chef
He got interested in cooking when he was helping his mother in the kitchen. Since then he had always wanted to be a chef, so he enrolled Ryukyu Culinary Institute to acquire special knowledges. He began to work at an old-established hotel in Okinawa, where he improved his cuilnary skills in western-style banquet dishes. When the hotel group opened a new hotel, he helped them out with his experienced skills, and they still ask him to cover peak periods often. Plenty of other chefs inspired his culinary creativity. The original multi-course chef's choice meals has gained a high reputation. He was appointed as the executive chef of Rihga Royal Gran Okinawa in May 2017.
城間 功Isamu Shiroma
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Sekiguchitei
関口亭
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- General,Western / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Wine
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関口 康史SEKIGUCHI YASUSHI
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We make Westernstyle cuisine to suit Japanese tastes!
With a confectioner father and a chef for an older brother, he entered the world of professional cooking at the age of 24. He got his start at a French restaurant, then moved on to Chinese, Japanese, and a wide variety of cuisines. After gaining further experience at the Kanda steakhouse Kaki no Ki, he struck out on his own, and has been running his own business for almost 20 years.
関口 康史SEKIGUCHI YASUSHI
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