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il Cardinale Akasaka
イルカルディナーレ赤坂
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Steak / Wine
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塩 侑貴Yuki Shio
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Making the restaurant where customers can enjoy not only the taste but also the cooking scene.
Mr. Shio was born in 1990 in Chiba. After working at "Sabatini di Firenze Ginza branch" for two years, "Sabatini di Firenze Daimaru Tokyo branch" for four years, "Pub Cardinal Ginza" for two years, and "Pub Cardinal Marnouchi (PCM)" for four years, he has arrived at his current position. At "il Cardinale Akasaka," the open kitchen is a charming feature that makes interactions between guests and staff enjoyable. He aims to create a restaurant experience that is satisfying to the taste and enjoyable to watch with their open kitchen.
塩 侑貴Yuki Shio
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Remede nikaho
Remede nikaho
- Yurihonjo/Nikaho, Akita
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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渡邊 健一Kenichi Watanabe
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With traditional French cuisine, Mr. Watanabe fully conveys the charm of Nikaho from season to season.
He was born in 1979 in Akita. During his high school years, when he worked part-time at a restaurant, he felt "this is where I belong" and decided to go into the restaurant industry. He entered Osaka Tsuji Culinary Institute. Fascinated by French cuisine's depth, he began exploring cooking in earnest. He studied at KIHACHI and Tateru Yoshino and honed his skills at various restaurants. In 2017, he opened Remede nikaho in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, which received favorable reviews. It has been listed in the gastronomy guide "Gault et Millau" for two consecutive years since 2023.
渡邊 健一Kenichi Watanabe
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RRR Kobe Beef & Wine Otemachi
RRR Kobebeef&Wine otemachi
- Otemachi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Steak / Wine
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大和田 龍之介Ryunosuke Owada
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Mr. Owada is creating new landscapes in Roppongi's French cuisine with charming dishes that blend the classic and modern.
Mr. Owada was born in 1988 in Chiba Prefecture. Growing up watching his father, who was a French chef, he aimed to walk the same path. After graduating high school, he went to France, where he became accustomed to the food and culture of that country. He then studied under the chef Mr. Koji Watanabe at the famous Tokyo restaurant L'ecrin Ginza. After working in several restaurants, such as Quintessence in Kitashinagawa, Marche de Jyuban in Azabu-Juban, Le Bistro, and 336ebisu in Ebisu, he currently works at RRR Kobe Beef & Wine Otemachi.
大和田 龍之介Ryunosuke Owada
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WAJO
WAJO
- Daikanyama, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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遠藤 泰一Taiichi Endo
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The joy of making delicious pasta paved the way to becoming a chef.
While working part-time at a restaurant to earn a living, Mr. Endo became interested in how to make delicious pasta. The intense joy he experienced in the process changed his career path and made him decide to become a chef. After training at the Michelin-starred Schoneck, he worked as a chef in various locations before opening Evoluzione in Ibaraki at 40. In 2022, he took over as chef at WAJO. His philosophy is to make the joy of others his own and to provide happiness through his cooking.
遠藤 泰一Taiichi Endo
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Yabu Distillery Restaurant
Yabu Distillery Restaurant 養父蒸溜所
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Whisky
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山本 健太郎Kentaro Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto serves various creative French cuisines to complement Japan's signature brews.
Mr. Yamamoto serves various creative French cuisines to complement Japan's signature brews. After serving as a banquet chef and chef at Restaurant Chambord within Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, he worked at Restaurant Ruan within NIPPONIA HOTEL NARA and then at KENZO ESTATE WINERY Osaka Branch. Currently, he is a chef at Yabu Distillery Restaurant. Mr. Yamamoto has devised a wide variety of French dishes to pair with quality Japanese artisans' work in the creation of liquor. He offers a wide range of French cuisine to deepen the flavor of the liquor.
山本 健太郎Kentaro Yamamoto
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restaurant REGINA
restaurant REGINA
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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郡司 昭彦Akihiko Gunji
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Mr. Gunji learned Italian and French cuisine and now serves stylish dishes as a head chef.
He was born in 1981 in Tokyo. He trained in a hotel banquet hall, cafe, French restaurant, and so on. After working at an Italian restaurant in Roppongi, he joined the current company in 2019. His strength is that he has studied both Italian and French cuisine. Currently, he works as the head chef of the restaurant REGINA. He serves stylish and special dishes that match the restaurant's atmosphere.
郡司 昭彦Akihiko Gunji
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Roast Beef no Mise Watanabe
ローストビーフの店Watanabe
- Kamigamo/Kitayama, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / French / Steak / Wine
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渡辺 勇樹 Yuuki Watanabe
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With his pursuit of roast beef, Mr. Watanabe puts his uniqueness into each dish.
He gained experience in French restaurants and hotels. As he acquired various skills, he began to realize how different he was from the chefs around him and thought that he would like to "master his skills in one field" to pursue his uniqueness. Inspired by the realization that "warm roast beef also tastes great, instead of serving it cold," he opened Roast Beef no Mise Watanabe in 2013. In April 2021, the restaurant moved to a new location. He continues to devote himself passionately to mastering "Roast Beef."
渡辺 勇樹 Yuuki Watanabe
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Benoit Kyoto
ブノワ 京都
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Bistro,Italian/French / French / Others / Wine
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秋田 秀樹Hideki Akita
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Mr. Akita creates new dishes based on French culinary techniques and the spirit of his master.
He was born in 1976 in Osaka. Inspired by the allure of French cuisine on a TV show, he aspired to become a chef and enrolled in Osaka Abeno Tsuji Culinary Institute. Deeply impressed by Mr. Bernard Loiseau at Kobe Kitano Hotel, he honed his skills at Le Meurice in Paris and Le Petit Nice Passedat in Marseille. Then, he was deeply influenced by Mr. Alain Ducasse when he was involved in the opening of MUNI Kyoto Alain Ducasse in 2020. In July 2023, he assumed the executive chef at Benoit Kyoto.
秋田 秀樹Hideki Akita
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DepTH brianza
DepTH brianza
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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奥野 義幸Yoshiyuki Okuno
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Mr. Okuno presents his cultivated "depth" in the restaurant where "everyone is the main character."
He was born in 1972 in Wakayama. Raised in a ryotei restaurant, he studied business administration at a U.S. university and worked in the real estate industry before entering the culinary industry. He first served at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo and then moved to Italy. He returned to Japan after studying at eight restaurants in all regions of Italy. In 2003, he opened Ristrante la Brianza; it relocated to Roppongi Hills in 2016 as La Brianza. He then opened DepTH Brianza in Azabudai Hills in November 2023. In addition to his seven restaurants in Tokyo, he also produces restaurants and teaches cooking in Japan and abroad.
奥野 義幸Yoshiyuki Okuno
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Benoit Tokyo
ブノワ東京
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / Wine / French / Cake
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野口 貴宏Takahiro Noguchi
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Inspired by Alain Ducasse's spirit, and became the chef at Benoit.
Mr. Noguchi has trained in France at Domaine de Beauvois near Tours and at Le Choiseul in Amboise. After returning to Japan, he built his career at Chez Matsuo, serving as head chef. Inspired by Alain Ducasse's culinary style and philosophy, particularly the emphasis on vegetables and jus, he became the sous chef at the opening of Benoit Tokyo in September 2005. In April 2011, he was appointed as the head chef.
野口 貴宏Takahiro Noguchi
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il Cardinale Ginza Corridor Branch
イルカルディナーレ銀座コリドー店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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?橋 雄Yu Takahashi
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An experienced Italian chef who has delighted people in the Ginza area.
Mr. Takahashi was born in 1982 in Tokyo. He studied hard as a chef at Italian restaurants in Tokyo, mainly in Ginza. After 5 years at SABATINI di Firenze, he gained 4 years of experience as head chef at il Cardinale Ginza Main Branch. He currently shows off his skill at il Cardinale Ginza Corridor Branch. In the corner of an office area where many people come and go, he delights guests who visit the restaurant.
?橋 雄Yu Takahashi
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Sabatini di Firenze Tokyo Branch
サバティーニ ディ フィレンツェ 東京店
- Hibiya/Yurakucho, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Steak / Wine
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BALDI VIRGIGLIOBaldi Virgiglio
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Pursuing Tuscan cuisine for over 50 years: bringing a traditional taste of Italy to Japan.
Mr. Virgiglio was born in 1951 in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy, where the main restaurant is located. He specializes in Tuscan cuisine, which he has been familiar with since childhood. He has been studying since the age of 17 in Italy and France. He devoted himself to learning in Italy at "San Domenico Palace Hotel", "Harry's Bar", "AL SORRISO", and other such famous Michelin-starred restaurants. In 1981, he became a chef at Sabatini di Firenze Tokyo branch. He brings Japan the spirit of orthodox Italian cuisine that emphasize unique ingredients.
BALDI VIRGIGLIOBaldi Virgiglio
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Ristorante Borgo Konishi
Ristorante Borgo KONISHI
- Nara, Nara
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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山嵜 正樹Masaki Yamazaki
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From a part time job at a restaurant, straight to becoming a chef.
Born in Nara prefecture, 1976. Using a part time job as an opportunity, he started his career. Afterwards, he trained for 11 years at "PIATTO", an Italian restaurant with a focus on Roman cuisine. His present restaurant opened in Nara city in June, 1995. Carrying on the intention of the restaurant he trained at, he gave the new restaurant the name "BEKKAN." Furthermore, following the closing of "PIATTO, in April of 2014 he went to "Ristorante Borgo KONISHI." Everyday he makes Italian local specialty dishes with ingredients from Japan.
山嵜 正樹Masaki Yamazaki
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37 PASTA
37 PASTA
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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松元 博文Hirofumi Matsumoto
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As he really liked cooking pasta, he wanted to try it again.
He was born in 1978 in Kagoshima prefecture. As his parents were busy, he started cooking for his two sisters, which made him decide to be a chef. After graduating from a culinary school, he began working part-time at a restaurant specialized in pasta. Then he worked at a hospital food service as a cook. However, he decided to follow his enthusiasm for cooking pasta, as he liked it since he was very young. He entered [37PASTA] 8 years ago along with its opening and currently works as the master chef. He carefully creates pasta dishes using ingredients from Kyushu.
松元 博文Hirofumi Matsumoto
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THE TASTE
THE TASTE
- Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto
- Bistro,Italian/French / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Cake
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星野 貴大Takahiro Hoshino
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Mr. Hoshino is a chef who utilizes various skills and knowledge to cook dishes that enchant guests.
He was born in 1991 in Kanagawa. His experience working in the kitchen as a part-time cook led him to begin his career as a chef. The joy of cooking he felt at that time, and the desire to have a profession became his motivation, and he has been striving for it every day. After accumulating experience in general Western cuisine, including Italian and American cuisine, he was appointed the head chef of THE TASTE. With the depth and diversity of his cultivated cuisine, he prepares dishes that shine with originality.
星野 貴大Takahiro Hoshino
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Pizzeria Pino Isola VESTA
Pizzeria Pino Isola VESTA
- Matsushima, Miyagi
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Pizza
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石原 輝子Teruko Ishihara
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Ms. Ishihara wants her guests to taste Neapolitan pizza in Matsushima.
Ms. Ishihara trained at Pizza & Cafe Mori no Oven Dottore in Akiu, Sendai, and opened the restaurant in August 2021.
石原 輝子Teruko Ishihara
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Nihonshu Bar Komeya Inazuma
日本酒バル・米屋 イナズマ
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / Kaisen Nabe (seafood hot pot) / French / Sake
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名倉 幸治Koji Nakura
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Specializes in charcuterie cuisine. This head chef is Inazuma's bread and butter
Born in 1978, a native of Hyogo Prefecture. Koji Nakura began training in the restaurant industry, starting with Italian restaurants in Osaka, when he was a university student. After graduating from culinary school, he buckled down and placed himself on his current path. He refined his skills at Italian and French restaurants in the vicinity of his hometown, Kobe, and Osaka. At Nihonshu Bar Komeya Inazuma, which opened in 2014, he has been fully committed to the shop as the head chef since the launch stage, beginning with the concept for the restaurant. He spares no troubles whatsoever and specializes in charcuterie style cooking.
名倉 幸治Koji Nakura
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le Bistro Montmartre
ビストロ モンマルトル
- Shin Toshin, Okinawa
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Pasta
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植村 慎太朗Shintaro Uemura
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He opens his door to his own world of cooking than his father's.
Born in 1973 in Tokyo. His father was a Chinese chef. He wanted to create his own life and started his French cuisine career at 18 years old. After 7 years of experience at restaurants in Ginza and Aoyama, he left for France in 1999 and widened his experience at [La Regalade], which was the most difficult restaurant to secure a reservation from in those days, [Beauvilliers] as a chef de partie, and 3-star [Pierre Gagnaire]. Returning to Japan, he expanded his experience as a chef at [Auxamis Tokyo], and a main dining chef at [THE BUSENA TERRACE] in fall, 2009. In December, 2012, he opened [le Bistro Montmartre].
植村 慎太朗Shintaro Uemura
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Salle a Manger
サラマンジェ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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脇坂 尚Hisashi Wakisaka
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Staying faithful to classic flavors, Hisashi Wakisaka creates unforgettably amazing flavors.
Mr. Hisashi Wakisaka was born in Hokkaido. After experience working at what is now the Novotel Sapporo and the ANA Crowne Plaza Wakkanai, Wakisaka went to France as part of the Association des Disciples d'Auguste Escoffier du Japan’s foreign training program. Whilst there, he trained in Paris and Lyon before returning in 2003 to become the head chef of Ripaille (Yokohama). In August 2006, he opened Salle a Manger de Hisashi WAKISAKA in Toranomon, where he was the owner and a chef. The restaurant moved in 2012 to Ginza. Although his restaurant specializes in the local and traditional cuisine of Lyon and the surrounding region, Mr. Wakisaka is also devoted to his studies of traditional French and classical cuisines.
脇坂 尚Hisashi Wakisaka
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La Stella Polare
La Stella Polare
- Yoyogi-Uehara, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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大林 秀史Hideshi Obayashi
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Mr. Hideshi Obayashi became a chef to please people, and went independent after improving his skills at renowned restaurants.
He was born in 1977 in Ibaraki prefecture. He started cooking in his childhood, and found that cooking was fun when he made pasta. As his parents were operating a bakery and cake shop, he also dreamed of becoming a chef or service staff to please people. He worked as a service staff at an izakaya (Japanese pub), then entered [CHIANTI]. After working at their different branch, he became the master chef at [CHIANTI Yoyogi-Uehara branch]. In 2017, he was transferred to [CHIANTI Nishiazabu branch] when the Yoyogi-Uehara branch closed. In July, 2019, he went independent and opened [La Stella Polare].
大林 秀史Hideshi Obayashi
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