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Ajiyoshi Sennichimae Branch
アジヨシ 千日前店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Horumon (offal meat)
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中谷 典史Norifumi Nakatani
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Ensuring guests' smiles is the top priority. Mr. Nakatani is a manager who offers the delicious flavor of Wagyu beef from Osaka.
He was born in 1983 in Okayama. He jumped into the world of food and beverage after working part-time at a yakiniku restaurant as a student. His pure love for yakiniku eventually led him to join Ajiyoshi Co. He gained experience at all the Osaka City branches and is now Ajiyoshi Sennichimae Branch's manager. The smiles of his guests are his top priority, and he does not compromise on every dish he serves. This spirit is shared with other staff members, creating a comfortable atmosphere throughout the restaurant.
中谷 典史Norifumi Nakatani
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Okonomiyaki Teppanyaki Ryo
お好み焼き 鉄板焼き 遼
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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小川 遼Ryo Ogawa
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Mr. Ogawa discovered the joy of cooking through a part-time job and opened his own restaurant.
He was born in 1998 in Hyogo. Working part-time in a restaurant, he discovered the joy of cooking and became interested in the restaurant industry. With the desire to own his restaurant, he gained experience. In November 2023, he opened a creative teppan restaurant, Okonomiyaki Teppanyaki Ryo, featuring seasonal ingredients. He values local production for local consumption, delighting guests with dishes that incorporate an abundance of locally sourced ingredients.
小川 遼Ryo Ogawa
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Teppanyaki Okonomiyaki Wa
鉄板焼 お好み焼 わ
- Shin-Koiwa, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak
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小野 有海Yumi Ono
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Starting with a dream of a place where people can gather. Ms. Ono welcomes guests with heartfelt cuisine.
She was born in 1980 in Tokyo. Initially working as a company employee, she decided to "create a place where people can gather and serve delicious food." After training at the renowned restaurant Teppanyaki Okonomiyaki Saya Main Branch in Sendagaya, she opened her own restaurant, Teppanyaki Okonomiyaki Wa, in April 2018. Each dish she prepares is filled with her solid technique and warm consideration. Her hospitality as an owner who values each person captures the hearts of visitors and does not let go.
小野 有海Yumi Ono
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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
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / 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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Wagyu no Kamisama
和牛の神様
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Sake
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市川 篤史Atsushi Ichikawa
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Aiming to create a memorable restaurant for guests, Mr. Ichikawa presents the charm of Wagyu beef ingredients.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. From an early age, he grew up dreaming of becoming a chef. He began his culinary training at 24, honing his skills in various kitchens in French, Western, and Japanese cuisine. At Wagyu no Kamisama in Dogenzaka, Shibuya, which opened in 2022, he suggests menus that further highlight the quality of the ingredients of Wagyu beef meat as the head chef. The menu is popular among both Japanese and non-Japanese guests. He constantly strives to make the restaurant a memorable place for guests.
市川 篤史Atsushi Ichikawa
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Omi Ushi Yakiniku Niku TATSU Aoyama Main Branch
近江うし 焼肉 にくTATSU 青山本店
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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西岡 大空Ozora Nishioka
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Offers “luxurious time” with the carefully selected ingredients.
Mr. Nishioka was born in Tokyo. After graduating from university, he studied Japanese Wagyu beef for seven years as a middle wholesaler in Tokyo Meat Market and became independent as a chef with his clients. After leaving that job, he gained experience mainly in setting up yakiniku restaurants and creating menus. From April 2022, he has worked at Niku TATSU Aoyama Main Branch. In April 2023, he became the head chef of the restaurant.
西岡 大空Ozora Nishioka
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Teppanyaki Sangamori
鉄板焼 三ケ森
- Kego, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Soba (noodles)
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松尾 光晴Mitsuharu Matsuo
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Offering an exceptional dining experience that draws from extensive expertise, particularly in teppanyaki cuisine.
Mr. Matsuo was born in 1980 in Fukuoka. He is the owner of Teppanyaki Sangamori. Trained at a teppanyaki restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo, he mastered judging and cooking black beef and premium seafood. To further broaden his culinary expertise in Japanese cuisine, he also gained experience at a sushi restaurant and a Japanese restaurant in Fukuoka, and learned the art of hand-making soba noodles at a soba shop in Sapporo. Culminating his extensive experience, he opened his current restaurant in 2009. It has grown to be a popular restaurant in Fukuoka because of its unique concept of offering teppanyaki, fresh fish, and soba noodles all in one restaurant. Moving to the current building in 2020, the restaurant continues to add color to Tenjin's dining scene.
松尾 光晴Mitsuharu Matsuo
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HILLS CLUB
HILLS CLUB
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
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武田 茂雄Shigeo Takeda
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Received the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award and the Aichi Excellent Skilled Worker Award, "Master Craftsman of Aichi."
Head Chef of HILLS CLUB ANNEX SHIKIBUAN. Special Guest Lecturer at Aichi Cooking College. Practical Skills Instructor for Aichi Prefecture's Fugu (blowfish) Handling Examination.
武田 茂雄Shigeo Takeda
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Yakiniku Kappo Hajime
焼肉割烹はじめ
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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久保 沙佑Sasuke Kubo
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Experienced in many renowned restaurants in Hokkaido, Mr. Kubo proposes special yakiniku along with the producer's passion.
He was born in 2001 in Hokkaido. After experiencing several popular Yakiniku restaurants in Hokkaido, including Shimadaya, Nikudokoro Ginbeko, and Yakiniku Gurumanzu Ito, he joined Yakiniku Kappo Hajime in April 2024. In addition to meat, he offers a wide variety of attractive ingredients from producers throughout Hokkaido to numerous guests.
久保 沙佑Sasuke Kubo
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Teppanyaki Cocoro (Grand Park Otaru)
鉄板焼き こころ （グランドパーク小樽）
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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始閣 清和Kiyokazu Shikaku
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Mr. Shikaku was impressed at the restaurant of fate and entered the way of a chef. The guest's smile is his treasure.
While working for an insurance company, his boss took him to a restaurant where he was so impressed that he decided to enter the culinary world. Starting with New Otani Inn Sapporo, he has trained at Crescent Hotel, Rusutsu Resort, and Niseko Northern Resort An'nupuri. At Teppanyaki Cocoro, he serves teppanyaki dishes using Hokkaido specialty ingredients such as beef fillet and sirloin of Hokkaido brand Shiraoi beef and fresh seafood caught in Otaru and the surrounding waters of Hokkaido.
始閣 清和Kiyokazu Shikaku
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SAI.teppan
SAI.teppan
- Kuwana, Mie
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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酒井 美歌子Mikako Sakai
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Aiming to be a chef whose dishes leave an unforgettable impression.
Ms. Mikako Sakai is a chef who devotes her skills and heart to making her dishes come to mind when people think of 'what to eat.' SAI.teppan is a teppanyaki restaurant specializing in premium Japanese Black beef and fresh vegetables prepared right before guests. It is well-maintained, and the hospitality of the staff warmly welcomes visitors. She respects the appropriate distance from others and provides a comfortable and pleasant dining experience. The attention to detail from a woman's point of view is an element that enhances the deliciousness of the dishes.
酒井 美歌子Mikako Sakai
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Kawabata Shisshi
川端 志史
- Kawabata/Gion, Fukuoka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine
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森永 書史Fuhito Morinaga
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Mr. Morinaga attracts guests with new-style yakiniku courses that skillfully draw out the charm of Kyushu's wagyu beef.
He was born in 1981 in Fukuoka. The owner of Kawabata Shisshi. He started his career in the restaurant industry at the Fukuoka branch of the long-established ryotei restaurant Nadaman, where he learned restaurant management, including customer service and food handling. Then, he got a chance to work with the famous restaurant Yuki in Nishi-Nakasu and obtained a sommelier certificate while improving his cooking skills and exploring the pairing of food and wine. He worked as a manager at the restaurant and continued his studies. In December 2023, he founded his current restaurant and became independent. Presenting courses that evolved the delicious taste and world view of yakiniku, he is bringing a new style to Fukuoka's food scene.
森永 書史Fuhito Morinaga
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Kobe beef and wine RUSH
神戸牛とワイン RUSH
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Pasta / Steak / Wine
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川口 真平Shinpei Kawaguchi
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Well-versed in the food world, Mr. Kawaguchi is always moving forward with an eye on the future.
He was born in 1987 in Hyogo. Influenced by his mother, who was cooking well, he started cooking himself early and developed an interest in food. Starting his career as a bartender, he entered the culinary world. While honing his culinary skills, he became well-versed in wine and obtained sommelier certification. He also works in the consulting business and contributes to the food and beverage industry from various perspectives. After the Corona disaster, he established his ideal restaurant from scratch, opening RUSH in March 2024.
川口 真平Shinpei Kawaguchi
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NIINA
NIINA
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Italian / Steak / Cocktail
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天野 政宏Masahiro Amano
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Offering a relaxing moment with exquisite Italian cuisine made with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Mr. Amano was born in Osaka in 1990. Interested in cooking from an early age, he entered this world. He started his training at a yakiniku restaurant. His next job was at a meat bar, where he met a respected chef, which deepened his love for cooking. Later, he honed his skills in earnest, mainly in Italian cuisine, and worked in various genres, including Western and international cuisine. In 2020, he joined NIINA from its founding, becoming the head chef and manager upon its opening.
天野 政宏Masahiro Amano
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Juban Shuraba
十番 酒楽場
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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ホ テムンTemun Ho
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A chef who has mastered the skills of Yakitori, Yakiniku, and steak offers Teppanyaki.
Mr. Ho was born in Buan, South Korea. After coming to Japan, he began to walk the path of cooking. He has been honing his skills in various meat dishes through three years of training at a yakitori restaurant, three years at a yakiniku restaurant, and six years at a steak restaurant. Taking advantage of his rich experience, he entered Juban Shuraba in 2024. He continues to work diligently to provide guests with seasonal ingredients and carefully grilled dishes. Using fresh ingredients carefully selected from the Toyosu market, he is proud of the cooking style in front of guests.
ホ テムンTemun Ho
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Yakiniku Densetsu Baribari
焼肉伝説バリバリ
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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鈴木 進平Shinpei Suzuki
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Mr. Suzuki brings out the best in Yakiniku with the skill and finesse of Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1987 in Aichi. Starting with a part-time job as a student, he has developed a career in the food and beverage industry. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he gained experience and honed his skills in the Japanese food industry, working in Japanese restaurants. Later, as an old acquaintance of the owner, he joined Yakiniku Densetsu Baribari. He is now taking on new challenges while still utilizing his experience.
鈴木 進平Shinpei Suzuki
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Teppanyaki Fujita
鉄板焼 ふじた
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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山田 光孝Mitsutaka Yamada
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Mr. Yamada hopes guests enjoy the seasonally changing cuisine and scenery.
He joined Shinjuku Washington Hotel in 2005 and worked at the main building. After gaining experience at Manhattan Table- Grill & Dining, he started learning teppanyaki techniques and customer service at Teppanyaki Fujita in 2019. He has been the chef since 2021. With the illuminated courtyard in the background, he grills seasonal ingredients and carefully selected meats.
山田 光孝Mitsutaka Yamada
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Han no Daidokoro Bettei Shibuya Branch
韓の台所別邸 渋谷店
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Whisky / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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大島 孝之Takayuki Oshima
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The joy Mr. Oshima felt in the kitchen is what made him want to become a chef.
He was born in Kanagawa. What inspired him to become a chef was a part-time job he had in high school. Since that time, Mr. Oshima has always loved detailed work and creating something. The joy of being in the kitchen and experiencing it through daily operations motivated him to pursue a career as a chef. After graduation, he joined FOODRIM Corporation, where he worked part-time for many years. Currently, he is working at Han no Daidokoro Bettei Shibuya Branch.
大島 孝之Takayuki Oshima
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Korean Cuisine Sumibi Yakiniku Ryuchan
韓国料理 炭火焼肉 龍ちゃん
- Hokkaido University, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean / Makgeolli
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朴 炳龍Park Byungyeon
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Mr. Park wants to offer thoughtful dishes made from the traditions of Korea and his experience in Japan.
He was born in 1977 in Korea. His mother runs a restaurant, so cooking has been a familiar part of his life since he was a child. He came to Japan to study in 2000. He continued his exploration of techniques and flavors through 10 years of training at a yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo, where he had a part-time job as a student. After his marriage and wife's pregnancy, he moved to Hokkaido and opened his own restaurant, Ryuchan, in 2011. The cuisine, which combines tradition with a unique sense of style, delivers warmth and excitement to the people who eat it.
朴 炳龍Park Byungyeon
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Yakiniku Horumon Daigoro
焼肉ほるもん 大五郎
- Gion, Kyoto
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Beer
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山本 大五郎Daigoro Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto is making people around the world happy with Yakiniku.
He was born in 1977 in Kyoto. Formerly a professional boxer, he immersed himself in boxing from the ages of 15-31. After retiring, he joined the Italian restaurant THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO (Plan Do See Inc.) as a part-time employee, where he learned the joy of providing delicious food and drinks and a wonderful time to the people he cares about. He worked there for 6 years to learn about service, manners, and hospitality. With warm support from the company, he became independent. Yakiniku Horumon Daigoro celebrated its 10th anniversary in October 2024.
山本 大五郎Daigoro Yamamoto
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