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Ninja Yakiniku
忍者焼肉
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak
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松本 慎也Shinya Matsumoto
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A chef who uses his wealth of knowledge and experience to deliver an experience that shocks the senses.
Mr. Matsumoto was born in 1970 in Kanagawa. At the age of 18, he joined a major restaurant chain. After working there for ten years, he became involved in the sixth industry, which covers a wide range of activities from production to sales. His work at the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market has deepened his knowledge and understanding of meat. By chance, he started working at Ninja Yakiniku in July 2024. He cuts meat based on his experience. "It's a matter of course that it tastes good. I want to impress my guests," he says, revealing his passion for the food and the restaurant.
松本 慎也Shinya Matsumoto
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Kuroge Wagyu Nikusho Ichie Koshitsu Bettei
黒毛和牛肉匠いちえ 個室別邸
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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西尾 僚Ryo Nishio
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A part-time job during college led Mr. Nishio to become a chef.
He was born on February 13, 1989, in Kochi. Having always been interested in cooking, he found the joy and fun of cooking through part-time work in a restaurant as a student. He became especially interested in beef and worked at a restaurant specializing in beef. After working at a Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) restaurant, he joined "Kuroge Japanese Beef Motsu Nabe Ichie" (Japanese beef hot pot). Following his experience at a kushiyaki restaurant, he joined Ichie, a Japanese black beef hot pot restaurant. Then, he moved to Kuroge Wagyu Nikusho Ichie, where he continues to work today.
西尾 僚Ryo Nishio
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Kurotan Yakiniku Aoki
黒タン焼肉 青木
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Gyutan (beef tongue) / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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青木 翼Tsubasa Aoki
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With a strong passion for meat cuisine, Mr. Aoki has refined his knowledge and skills with meat worldwide.
He was born in 1983 in Kanagawa. He was intensely interested in eating and especially liked Wagyu beef. Influenced by a relative who worked at a butcher store, he decided to specialize in meat dishes and Wagyu beef. In 2003, he moved overseas and started his career in earnest. He studied meat in France, Italy, Germany, and the United States. After training at a meat restaurant in Tokyo, he went overseas again to further his studies. After returning to Japan, he opened Black Tan Yakiniku Aoki as the owner.
青木 翼Tsubasa Aoki
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Ajiyoshi Souhonten
アジヨシ 総本店
- Tsuruhashi, 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 Souhonten'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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Jingisukan Eijin Bettei
ジンギスカンえいじん 別邸
- Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Nabe (hot pot)
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長谷川 祐太Yuta Hasegawa
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Mr. Hasegawa's high-quality Genghis Khan (grilled mutton), made with only the best ingredients, makes food lovers cry out with delight.
Mr. Hasegawa was born in 1986 in Hokkaido. He was born and raised in Iwanai, a town with abundant nature located on the west side of the Shakotan Peninsula and which faces the Japan Sea and the Niseko Volcanic Group. Taking advantage of the know-how gained from his extensive experience managing restaurants, he opened Genghis Khan Eijin Betteiin in Niseko Hirafu, Kutchan, in December 2022. The lamb is not brought over frozen from its place of origin, Australia. Instead, it is chilled, and great care is taken with the quality when purchasing. In addition to the lamb, the fresh seafood unique to Hokkaido makes food lovers visiting from Japan and overseas cry out with delight.
長谷川 祐太Yuta Hasegawa
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Steak Kaiseki Miyako Kasuga
ステーキ懐石 都春日
- Fukuyama/Fuchu, Hiroshima
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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柳原 隆司Takashi Yanagihara
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Mr. Yanagihara warmly welcomes guests with his wealth of experience and thoughtful attention to detail.
He joined Steak Kaiseki Miyako Kasuga in 1999. Having studied a wide range of genres, such as Western cuisine and teppanyaki, he gained a wealth of experience. Currently, he serves many guests as head chef and produces blissful moments filled with deliciousness and comfort. He welcomes guests with his skill in bringing out the best of the ingredients and his elegance in directly delivering the deliciousness of the food.
柳原 隆司Takashi Yanagihara
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Gyukaku Shinjuku Omekaido Overbridge Branch
牛角 新宿大ガード店
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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髙原あゆみAyumi Takahara
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Ms. Takahara welcomes guests with Japanese hospitality, energy, and a smile.
She has been working for 15 years at Gyukaku, located in Shinjuku, in the heart of Tokyo. It is visited by guests from many different countries every day. With a smile, she works hard daily to provide a pleasant dining experience for all customers in the spirit of Japanese-style hospitality.
髙原あゆみAyumi Takahara
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Itamae Yakiniku Ikko Sennichimae Branch
板前焼肉一光 千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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The skill acquired through years of experience in running a butcher shop. Never compromising on truly delicious meat.
He is from Hyogo. With a love for eating, he entered the culinary world from a hotel kitchen. After honing his skills at French restaurants in Ashiya and several yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants, he desired to further explore high-quality meats. At the age of 30, he started running a butcher shop. He dedicated 15 years to selecting meat and sales. In 2018, by fate, he joined Itamae Yakiniku Ikko. Currently, he approaches the purchase of high-quality meat with a discerning eye and strives to make guests even more satisfied.
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Kobe Beef Yakiniku Okatora
神戸ビーフ焼肉 お加虎
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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坂本 敏章Toshinori Sakamoto
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Mr. Sakamoto takes more pride in his passion and commitment to meat than anyone else.
He was born in 1997 in Hyogo. Having loved cooking since childhood, he entered the restaurant industry after graduating. He honed his skills as a chef at GRAND SHARK, a dining bar in Kobe. In May 2023, when Kobe Beef Yakiniku Okatora opened, he joined the company. Under manager Mr. Takayuki Kato and owner Mr. Koji Okamoto, he serves carefully selected beef each day. Having more passion and care for meat than any other person, he prides himself on delighting the eyes and palates of visitors with his flavors and presentation.
坂本 敏章Toshinori Sakamoto
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Teppanyaki VUE MER
鉄板焼 ビュメール
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / French / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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五十嵐 彬Akira Igarashi
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Acquainted with cooking since childhood, Chef Igarashi naturally set his sights on the culinary path.
Born in 1989 in Aomori Prefecture. After learning to cook by helping his mother, Chef Igarashi decided to become a chef around the time he was in middle school. He studied cooking at Chori Seika Vocational School Attached to Hakodate Junior College. After graduation, he worked at Hakodate Central Hospital and then began employment at Hakodate Kokusai Hotel in March 2009. He currently serves as Sous-Chef at VUE MER at the hotel, where he endeavors each day to serve delicious meals to his customers.
五十嵐 彬Akira Igarashi
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Briand Chatan Branch
ぶりあん 北谷店
- Yomitan/Chatan, Okinawa
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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具志堅 勇太Yuta Gushiken
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Expertise in meat and culinary techniques gained as head chef at a renowned yakiniku restaurant.
Mr. Gushiken was born in 1983 in Okinawa. He gained experience as the head chef at a renowned yakiniku restaurant in Naha City. He is currently serving as the head chef at Burian. With skills acquired at a popular yakiniku restaurant, he enhances the exceptional appeal of A5-grade Japanese Black Wagyu Filet and Chateaubriand.
具志堅 勇太Yuta Gushiken
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Kobe Koushiya
神戸仔牛屋
- Okamoto/Motoyama, Hyogo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)
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イリタIrita
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Mr. Irita puts his heart and soul into every slice with the skill he has honed by dedicating himself to Yakiniku.
He was born in 1975 in Osaka. When he was around 24, he started his culinary training after working at a yakiniku restaurant. Since then, he has honed his skills in yakiniku exclusively for more than 20 years. As the manager of Kobe Koushiya, which serves only quality meat, including Kobe beef, he cuts each slice by hand with great care and thought. Respecting the delicacy of the meat, which changes in taste depending on the thickness and the way it is cut, he uses a special cutting method to serve the meat. He is committed to serving delicious meat in its best condition.
イリタIrita
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Naizou Yakiniku Senmon Kimoyakiya
内臓焼肉専門 きもやき屋
- Nakamura-ku, Aichi
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Shochu
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小林 政彦Masahiko Kobayashi
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High-quality ingredients have been familiar to Mr. Kobayashi since he was a boy. After working in a butcher store, he decided to pursue a career in food and beverage.
He was born in 1977 in Aichi. His father owned a butcher store, and quality meat has been close to his heart since he was a boy. He started working part-time at a butcher store at 16 and was later hired as a regular staff member. After ten years of working in a face-to-face sales-style butcher store, he started his career in the restaurant business. Following working at Wagyu Yakiniku Kojiro, the predecessor of his current restaurant, he became the manager of Naizou Yakiniku Senmon Kimoyakiya. He continues to convey the appeal of offal meat to many people daily.
小林 政彦Masahiko Kobayashi
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Kumamoto Prince Garden Yamamuro Okubo Branch
熊本プリンスガーデン山室大窪店
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Salad
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宮本 崇Miyamoto Takashi
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Mr. Miyamoto became a chef, so he could use all the experience gained in the past.
Mr. Miyamoto was born in 1971 in Kumamoto. Having originally worked in meat processing and sales, he decided to enter this field because he wanted a job where he could use his experience. He chose to be a chef and had the opportunity to join Kumamoto Nurubon Garden Yamamuro Okubo, where he learned all the knowledge about cooking. In 2015, he was selected as a chef and has worked in this role ever since. With years of experience, he can select top-quality ingredients. His discerning eye and skillful hands make exceptional dishes that receive praise.
宮本 崇Miyamoto Takashi
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Sumiyakikoubou Suzakumon
炭焼工房 朱雀門
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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吉岡 智也Tomoya Yoshioka
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Mr. Yoshioka is a young chef who inherits good old techniques and passion and shines brightly in the modern age.
He was born in 1998 in Tokyo. After working part-time at a Japanese restaurant, he started his training in earnest at Sumiyakikoubou Suzakumon in 2018. After the restaurant's relocation, his sincere personality and ambition were further enhanced, and he grew to lead the store. Taking over the skills and philosophy of the head chef, a master artisan, he continues to hone his cooking skills every day, making every dish shine even brighter. His dishes, made with sincere effort and passion, will become addictive once you taste them.
吉岡 智也Tomoya Yoshioka
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Namba Teppanyaki Sublime
難波 鉄板焼き Sublime
- Namba, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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Sandaime Wakihiko Shouten Shin-Fukushima Main Branch
三代目 脇彦商店 新福島本店
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
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松本 龍彦Tatsuhiko Matsumoto
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If you forget your gratitude, you won't be able to meet delicious Japanese Wagyu.
Mr. Matsumoto is from Hyogo. He honed his skills by learning everything from cutting meat to judging it, mainly at famous restaurants in the Kansai region that specialize in meat dishes regardless of genre. Through his experience as a chef, he has always looked at meat, but the producers and suppliers understand the ingredients best. That is why he never misses saying, “Thank you for always supplying the best meat,” to Wagyu beef farmers and suppliers who carefully raise and deliver the beef.
松本 龍彦Tatsuhiko Matsumoto
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Yakiniku Kakura Nagasaki Douza Branch
焼肉かくら 長崎銅座店
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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岩山洋明Hiroaki Iwayama
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Making the restaurant a place where visitors want to come back again.
The cheerful and energetic staff members are waiting for you with smiles!
岩山洋明Hiroaki Iwayama
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Teppan-yaki Madoi
鉄板焼き 団居
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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小菅 国博Kunihiro Kosuge
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Stimulating all five senses with perfect ingredients.
Mr. Kunihiro Kosuge was born in 1970 in Aichi Prefecture. He got his start in the restaurant business working part-time at a hotel restaurant during high school, preparing French cuisine. After working at [Nagoya Fuji Park Hotel] and [BISTRO Ciel], he moved to [Yoshino], where he discovered teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle). He currently works as a chef at [Teppan-yaki Madoi], where he endeavors to stimulate all five senses with high-quality ingredients and a live, personal experience.
小菅 国博Kunihiro Kosuge
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Washoku to Teppanyaki Maaru casual
和食と鉄板焼 まある casual
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Hamburger Steak
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尾崎 司Tsukasa Ozaki
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Driven by his childhood admiration for the Iron Chefs, Mr. Ozaki ventured into the world of culinary arts.
He was born in 1998 in Hokkaido. He specializes in all aspects of Japanese cuisine. He was inspired by the Japanese TV show "Iron Chef," which he watched during his childhood, and decided to pursue a career in cooking. Captivated by the dynamic presence of the Iron Chefs, he set his sights on becoming a chef. After gaining experience in hotels and izakayas, he now works at his current establishment, dedicating each day to working closely with the ingredients. His serious gaze and meticulous movements are striking, and the dishes that emerge from his hands carry genuine sincerity. He's the kind of chef you'd want to meet and talk with.
尾崎 司Tsukasa Ozaki
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