Kyoto and Osaka Area Chef search result : Page 10

Shotaro 笑太郎 Yodoyabashi, Osaka Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Soba (noodles)

寺脇　拓Hiraku Terawaki

Mr. Terawaki started his career in the food and beverage world at 17, building a wealth of experience along the way.

He was born in 1981 in Toyonaka, Osaka. He started his training as a chef at a sushi restaurant when he was 17. After working at a sushi restaurant for 9 years, he worked at a soba restaurant for 7 years. After years of gaining experience, he became independent at 34. In 2011, he opened Rakutaro as the owner. In December 2021, the restaurant was relocated, and he began a new restaurant, Shotaro. He personally selects seafood and other ingredients at the market, purchasing high-quality ingredients and always striving to provide guests with the most delicious meals.

寺脇　拓Hiraku Terawaki

Niku Kappo Futago THE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO 肉割烹ふたごTHE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto Japanese,Japanese / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak

稲田　慎也Shinya Inada

Mr. Inada is a chef who has continued to hone his skills in the world of Japanese cuisine.

He joined one of Japan's most prestigious Japanese restaurants in Kyoto, where he learned the basics of Japanese cuisine and gained experience step by step. Later, he became the head chef of a five-star hotel Japanese restaurant in Kyoto and further expanded his field of work. In 2022, he became the head chef of Niku Kappo Futago THE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO.

稲田　慎也Shinya Inada

KATSUDON 喝鈍 Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka Japanese,Japanese / Katsudon (fried pork cutlet bowl)

渡邉　誉Homare Watanabe

He succeeded his family business as he loved [Katsudon (rice bowl topped with cutlet)] made by his father who is a chef and the first generation of the main branch.

He was born in 1971 in Osaka prefecture. His father is the founder of [KATSUDON], now it is the main branch in Hozenji Yokocho. As he loved his father's [katsudon (rice bowl topped with cutlet)], he naturally decided to succeed his family business, and became a chef. In 1993, the second branch opened in Takimi-koji of Umeda Sky Bldg. and he takes charge of both operation and cooking. He carefully prepares [cutlet] one by one, without using frozen products or synthetic seasonings, with the motto of [domestic ingredients, quick, tasty, cheap]. By strictly following the taste of his father at the main branch, he keeps the tradition of this old-established restaurant.

渡邉　誉Homare Watanabe

Doikatsuman Gion Yasaka Branch 土井活鰻　祇園八坂店 Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel)

土井　貴史Takashi Doi

Mr. Doi converted his grandfather`s river fish store, established over 100 years ago, into an eel restaurant.

Mr. Doi's grandfather managed a river fish market in Kyoto's central wholesale market, so he was familiar with trade since he was a child. He trained under his grandfather after graduating high school and inherited the river fish market at the age of 26, after his grandfather passed away. In March 2018, he changed industries from the fish wholesale market, opening Doikatsuman and becoming the owner. After opening the first branch in Fushimi-Inari, he opened a second restaurant in Gion-Yasaka.

土井　貴史Takashi Doi

Originator of Teppanyaki Steak Misono, Kobe Main branch 元祖鉄板焼ステーキみその神戸本店 Sannomiya, Hyogo Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

元谷　和之Kazuyuki Motoya

Without undermining the taste of Misono, the chef fuses French cuisine with the Japanese traditional teppan cuisine.

Born in Hiroshima prefecture in 1960. Studied abroad in France after graduating from the Tsuji Culinary Insitute of Abe Osaka. Took lessons in authentic cooking. Upon returning to Japan, began work at a Suntory affiliated Western-style restaurant for around seven years, gaining experience as a deputy chef. After retiring, made a fateful visit to the "Misono Restaurant Osaka." Currently testing skills at the "Misono Restaurant Kobe" after becoming fascinated by Teppanyaki. With 33 years of experience, now focusses upon cultivating the next generation and plays a role in leading the junior chefs.

元谷　和之Kazuyuki Motoya

Nikusho Gyuko Shinsaibashi Branch 肉匠　牛虎　心斎橋店 Minamisemba, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

小川　智大Tomohiro Ogawa

Seeing Mr. Ogawa's experienced coworkers made him realize the joys of customer service.

He was born in 1984 in Nara. When Mr. Ogawa worked part-time at the Japanese BBQ restaurant Urae-tei, he was inspired by senior employees and learned the joys of customer service. This experience led him to become a chef who discovered the joys of cooking in addition to customer service. He then trained and refined his skills at another Japanese BBQ restaurant. He currently works at the Shinsaibashi branch of Nikusho Gyuko. He talked about the importance of customer service, which values thoughtful care.

小川　智大Tomohiro Ogawa

Chukashusai Eigetsu 中華酒菜　瑛月 Tenmabashi, Osaka Chinese,Chinese / General / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Chahan (fried rice)

道浦　涼介Ryosuke Michiura

Mr. Michiura tries to make his restaurant a favorite of many people across the genres of Chinese cuisine.

He was born in 1989 in Osaka. He has worked as a cook in restaurants, mainly izakaya in the Osaka area. Having experienced a wide variety of menus, including Chinese, which is now his main genre, he has expanded his repertoire. Currently, he is the manager of Chukashusai Eigetsu. His goal is to make the restaurant loved by many users, not only Chinese lovers.

道浦　涼介Ryosuke Michiura

Kyoto Gion Kawamuraryorihei 京都祇園　川村料理平 Gion, Kyoto Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

川村　良平Ryohei Kawamura

He started his cooking career at the age of 15

He entered the world of cooking at the age of 15, starting his training at a well-established Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Osaka Minami area. After that he worked as a chef for 17 years before he became independent. In 2012, he opened [Kawamuraryorihei] in Gokomachi of Kyoto and their Japanese cuisine, prepared with selected seasonal ingredients, became popular. In the fifth year after opening, in 2016, his second restaurant [Kyoto Gion Kawamuraryorihei] was opened. At the moment, he spends his days polishing his skills while appreciating his customers and the people around him who have supported him from the beginning until now.

川村　良平Ryohei Kawamura

Namba Teppanyaki Sublime 難波　鉄板焼き　Sublime Namba, Osaka Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

Japanese Noodle Issunbousi Japanese Noodle 一寸法師 Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen)

吉村　誠Makoto Yoshimura

Mr. Yoshimura brings people together with hearty ramen.

He has always had a deep love for ramen and has continued his exploration of ingredients and techniques. With many years of experience, he cares about making each bowl of ramen with care. Paying attention not only to taste but also to presentation, he emphasizes beauty and delicacy. Now, he is at Japanese Noodle Issunbousi, which has the theme of "En-musubi," meaning to connect and nurture a good relationship.

吉村　誠Makoto Yoshimura

San Bettei Kitashinchi Branch 燦別邸　北新地店 Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)

井上　学Manabu Inoue

Mr. Inoue values the relationships and bonds with people in his life.

Learning the importance of connection with others through baseball, he entered the food and beverage industry at 18. It was 19 years ago that he first met the owner of San Bettei. Due to the company's rapid growth, which started as a Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurant, he was separated from the owner and left the company. He studied service in Italian and French restaurants, then worked in construction and as an executive at a ramen restaurant. However, he could not forget the owner whom he respected and connected with him via SNS. When San Bettei from Onna-son, Okinawa, was opening in Kitashinchi, he joined the restaurant as a manager, realizing his wish to work with the owner.

井上　学Manabu Inoue

Kappa Ramen Honpo America Mura Branch 河童ラーメン本舗　米国村店 Amerikamura, Osaka Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Chahan (fried rice) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Tonkotsu Ramen (pork broth ramen)

上田　忠義Tadayoshi Ueda

Fan and Repeater Chef of Kappa Ramen (noodle)

Born in 1977 in Hyogo. He loved Kappa ramen for a long time and was a repeater. Via his friend, he started his ramen career at Sennichimae shop. He strives for his dream of starting his own shop every day.

上田　忠義Tadayoshi Ueda

Kanzenkoshitsu × Shun no syokuzai Nanchi Tempura Teppan NANIWA 完全個室×旬の素材南地天ぷら鉄板菜庭－NANIWA－ Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Japanese Beef Steak

堀之内　一弘Kazuhiro Horinouchi

Mr. Horinouchi is an artisan chef who fascinates many people with his beautiful dishes that tell the story of the ingredients.

He was born in 1966 in Osaka. At the age of 18, he started his career as a chef. He has continued honing his Japanese cuisine skills by studying at various famous restaurants in Osaka Prefecture. Since March 2024, as head chef at NANIWA, he has been serving dishes that bring out the full potential of the ingredients. He pays close attention not only to the taste but also to the appearance of his dishes, attracting many people with his seasonal presentation. He is a passionate chef who always brings enthusiasm and curiosity to his cooking.

堀之内　一弘Kazuhiro Horinouchi

Coltrane Kyoto Branch Coltrane　京都店 Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto Curry,Curry / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Curry / Beer

中西　りえRie Nakanishi

Ms. Nakanishi offers every dish with all her heart.

After working part-time at the affiliated restaurant Khaos Spice Diner, she became the manager of Coltrane Sanjo Kiyamachi Branch upon the restaurant's opening in August 2021. Her passion for curry never stops, such that she even goes out to eat curry on her days off.

中西　りえRie Nakanishi

Sennaritei Kyara せんなり亭　伽羅 Hikone/Taga/Aisho, Shiga Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese

久木　修次Shuji Hisaki

Pursuing dishes that incorporate Omi beef into Japanese cuisine.

Since 1980, Mr. Hisaki has worked in hotels and sushi restaurants, honing his skills in Japanese cuisine. He joined the Omi beef specialty restaurant Sennaritei in 2003. He continuously researches and serves dishes featuring Omi beef, from appetizers to main courses.

久木　修次Shuji Hisaki

President CHIBO Minami-honten ぷれじでんと千房　南本店 Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

植田　瞬Shun Ueda

A chef whose delicate skills have raised okonomiyaki to a higher level.

Mr. Ueda was born in 1996 in Fukuchiyama-shi, Kyoto. Having always loved to eat, he aspired to become a chef and entered the food industry. Obtained his chef's license while still in high school, and after graduation, he started working at President CHIBO Minami-honten. He goes to various restaurants to study the flavors and cooking methods. This is all because he wants his customers to be impressed by the food he serves. He says, "I hope that through cooking, people can nourish their energy for tomorrow."

植田　瞬Shun Ueda

Amusez-vous Amusez-vous（アミュゼヴ） Nishitenma, Osaka Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Wine

赤澤　友和Tomokazu Akazawa

A chef who creates a synergistic effect of seasonal, richly flavorful food and wine.

Mr. Akazawa is a native of Hiroshima. Since childhood, he has liked to cook, which led him to pursue a career in the food industry. He has trained hard and polished his skills in hotels for 9 years and French restaurants. His love of making things led him to create beautiful house-made chocolates, in addition to the overall cuisine at Amusez-vous. With the desire for customers to "enjoy their meals," he purchases carefully selected ingredients without deceit and transforms them into colorful dishes.

赤澤　友和Tomokazu Akazawa

Italian Restaurant Tavola D'oro イタリア料理　ターヴォラ　ドォーロ Namba, Osaka Italian,Italian/French / Pasta / European / Beer

栗岡　卓佐Takusuke Kurioka

Mr. Kurioka was fascinated by authentic Italian cuisine.

During his student days, he spent time abroad and was fascinated with authentic Italian cuisine, especially the dishes served in ristorantes. After returning to Japan, he studied culinary arts at the Tsuji Culinary Institute. Upon graduation, he honed his skills at Italian restaurants in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.

栗岡　卓佐Takusuke Kurioka

J.S. BURGERS CAFE Kobe Harborland umie Branch J.S. BURGERS CAFE神戸ハーバーランドumie店 Harborland, Hyogo Hamburger,Western / Parfait / Sandwich / Hamburger

平野　巡Jun Hirano

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

ISAGO (Hotel ISAGO Kobe) いさご（ほてるISAGO神戸） Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

川向　和美Kazumi Kawamukai

Mr. Kawamukai provides visitors with seasonal flavors and pleasant moments.

He was born on June 22, 1959, in Kada, Wakayama Prefecture. To master the art of Japanese cuisine, he trained at some of Japan's finest ryotei (Japanese-style restaurants) and ryokan (Japanese-style inns). After studying the essence of Japanese cuisine and honing his skills at "Villa Jyusouya" in Shigisan, Nara, "Kyoto Cuisine Hamatoku" in Kyoto, "Kappo Nakano" in Osaka, "Ogawaya" in Gero Onsen, and "Tenryukaku" at Ryozenji in Nara, he joined ISAGO. With a wealth of experience and solid skills, he expresses the tradition and delicacy of Japanese cuisine in each dish. He continues to face Japanese cuisine with deep knowledge and passion.

川向　和美Kazumi Kawamukai

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Shotaro

Mr. Terawaki started his career in the food and beverage world at 17, building a wealth of experience along the way.

Niku Kappo Futago THE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO

Mr. Inada is a chef who has continued to hone his skills in the world of Japanese cuisine.

KATSUDON

He succeeded his family business as he loved [Katsudon (rice bowl topped with cutlet)] made by his father who is a chef and the first generation of the main branch.

Doikatsuman Gion Yasaka Branch

Mr. Doi converted his grandfather`s river fish store, established over 100 years ago, into an eel restaurant.

Originator of Teppanyaki Steak Misono, Kobe Main branch

Without undermining the taste of Misono, the chef fuses French cuisine with the Japanese traditional teppan cuisine.

Nikusho Gyuko Shinsaibashi Branch

Seeing Mr. Ogawa's experienced coworkers made him realize the joys of customer service.

Chukashusai Eigetsu

Mr. Michiura tries to make his restaurant a favorite of many people across the genres of Chinese cuisine.

Kyoto Gion Kawamuraryorihei

He started his cooking career at the age of 15

Namba Teppanyaki Sublime

Japanese Noodle Issunbousi

Mr. Yoshimura brings people together with hearty ramen.

San Bettei Kitashinchi Branch

Mr. Inoue values the relationships and bonds with people in his life.

Kappa Ramen Honpo America Mura Branch

Fan and Repeater Chef of Kappa Ramen (noodle)

Kanzenkoshitsu × Shun no syokuzai Nanchi Tempura Teppan NANIWA

Mr. Horinouchi is an artisan chef who fascinates many people with his beautiful dishes that tell the story of the ingredients.

Coltrane Kyoto Branch

Ms. Nakanishi offers every dish with all her heart.

Sennaritei Kyara

Pursuing dishes that incorporate Omi beef into Japanese cuisine.

President CHIBO Minami-honten

A chef whose delicate skills have raised okonomiyaki to a higher level.

Amusez-vous

A chef who creates a synergistic effect of seasonal, richly flavorful food and wine.

Italian Restaurant Tavola D'oro

Mr. Kurioka was fascinated by authentic Italian cuisine.

J.S. BURGERS CAFE Kobe Harborland umie Branch

On the world stage, Mr. Hirano is endlessly polishing up his skills and sensibilities as a chef.

ISAGO (Hotel ISAGO Kobe)

Mr. Kawamukai provides visitors with seasonal flavors and pleasant moments.