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Doikatsuman
土井活鰻
- Fushimi/Daigo, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel)
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土井 貴史Takashi Doi
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Taking advantage of Mr. Doi's river fish market experience, he provides the absolute best in eel cuisine.
Mr. Doi's grandfather managed a river fish wholesale store in the central wholesale market in Kyoto, so he has been familiar with business since childhood. After graduating high school, he trained under his grandfather and inherited his business at 26 when his grandfather passed away. In March 2018, he changed industries from the fish store to open his own restaurant Doikatsuman, where he works as the owner and store manager.
土井 貴史Takashi Doi
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Kaminoza
カミノザ
- Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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正野 キミヒロKimihiro Shono
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Mr. Shono pursued a career as a Japanese chef because he wanted to see his parents' happy faces.
He was born in Osaka in 1978. While in high school, he started cooking at home after watching a cooking show. He decided to become a chef when he cooked for his parents, who were so pleased with his cooking. He chose Japanese cuisine because he thought it would please his aging parents in the future when he became a chef. After graduating from high school, he studied the basics at Tsuji Culinary Institute and began honing his skills as a Japanese chef at kappo restaurants and ryotei throughout Japan from the age of 23. At 36, he became independent and opened his own restaurant in Osaka in 2014.
正野 キミヒロKimihiro Shono
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M no Yakiniku Fukushima Main Branch
Mの焼肉 福島本店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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筒井 啓太Keita Tsutsui
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Mr. Tsutsui always strives for growth through his diversified experiences and solid skills.
He was born in 1994 in Hyogo. Since childhood, he has been fascinated by careers that bring joy to people, which led him to become a chef. He gained experience working in an Italian restaurant while studying at Tsuji Culinary Institute. Even after graduation, he developed his skills at a renowned Italian restaurant. After enhancing his specialized knowledge and skills, he started working at his current company to challenge himself in a new field. While emphasizing not only cooking but also communication skills, he showcases his skills at M no Yakiniku Fukushima Main Branch.
筒井 啓太Keita Tsutsui
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Kurubushi
踝
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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本田 喜世一Kiyokazu Honda
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Mr. Honda attracts diners with creative Japanese cuisine that is rich in a sense of the season and makes the most of flexible ideas and proven techniques.
He was born in Shiga and is the head chef of Kurubushi. Having loved cooking since childhood, he was fascinated by the work of bringing joy to people through food, which led him to become a professional. After training at a Japanese restaurant in Shinsaibashi, he joined the renowned Tenma restaurant, Sousaku Shubou Nakanaka, in 2015, where he honed his imagination and cooking skills to make the most of seasonal ingredients, which is the restaurant's motto. In 2020, he became the head chef of the restaurant's 2nd location, Sousaku Shubou Sou Sou. After developing it into a popular restaurant, he was appointed to his current position when the 3rd restaurant, Kurubushi, opened in the fall of 2022. Through seasonal kaiseki courses, he is presenting the culmination of his experience.
本田 喜世一Kiyokazu Honda
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Wagyu Restaurant Bungo Gion
和牛料亭 bungo 祇園
- Gion, Kyoto
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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松村 匠章Masaaki Matsumura
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Mr. Matsumura attracts customers with "Oita Wagyu beef," which he adores for its delicious taste, with Kyoto's traditional culture.
He was born in 1983 in Hyogo. The manager of the Wagyu Restaurant Bungo Gion. While honing his wide-ranging skills in Japanese cuisine as a chef, he has also produced restaurants for many years, establishing about 60 restaurants in Japan and abroad. He has been involved in various businesses, including yakiniku, shabu-shabu, and izakaya (Japanese-style pubs). During his activities, he came across "Oita Wagyu" and was fascinated by its lean flavor and delicious taste. In 2023, he established his current restaurant to share this beef's charm in the ancient city. In a refined traditional setting in Kyoto, he presents the ultimate deliciousness of Wagyu beef.
松村 匠章Masaaki Matsumura
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Gion Shizuka
祇園 静水香
- Gion, Kyoto
- Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Kyoto Cuisine / General / Sake
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澤田 和巳Tatsumi Sawada
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An experienced chef who has fascinated international diners spins a new tale in Kyoto.
Mr. Sawada started his career as a chef at Gion Maruyama, a long-established restaurant with two Michelin stars. Having gained experience in prestigious restaurants, he was the head chef of a restaurant in Tokyo, where he achieved three consecutive Michelin stars. He also worked as a head chef at luxury hotels abroad, attracting guests worldwide. In July 2024, he returned to Kyoto and assumed the head chef position at Gion Shizuka. The sincerity and warmth in his cooking always attract visitors.
澤田 和巳Tatsumi Sawada
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Shoku To Mori Osaka Branch
食と森 大阪店
- Kamihonmachi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Japanese Beef Steak
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松田 俊昭Toshiaki Matsuda
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"Food makes people happy." To be a chef who can give dreams to guests.
Fascinated by a chef he saw on a TV show as a child, Mr. Matsuda started his culinary career at the age of 17. After being impressed by the global experience in Los Angeles, which he visited on a high school excursion, he joined an Italian restaurant in Tokyo with the hope of someday studying cooking abroad. Later, he trained at a three-star restaurant in Italy and returned to Japan. After gaining experience at a French restaurant in Kobe, he opened Shoku to Mori on June 8, 2022. Currently, he is also involved in the management of Shoku To Mori.
松田 俊昭Toshiaki Matsuda
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Wolfgang's Steakhouse Osaka
ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス 大阪店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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新堂 裕史Hiroshi Shindo
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Mr. Shindo makes guests smile with its superb steaks, which pay particular attention to quality, aging, and grilling.
He was born in 1970 in Osaka. With a strong passion for food that makes people smile, he decided to pursue a cooking career to acquire expertise. After training at a yakitori restaurant for four years, he honed his Japanese kappo cooking skills under Mr. Hideki Takashima at the famous kappo restaurant Kigawa Takashima. Then, he worked at Century Court Marunouchi but returned to Osaka due to personal circumstances. In 2019, by fate, he was appointed the kitchen manager at Wolfgang, a position he holds to this day.
新堂 裕史Hiroshi Shindo
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Kobe Aburi Bokujo Umeda Main Branch
神戸 あぶり牧場 梅田本店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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寺本 蒼Sora Teramoto
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Mr. Teramoto is passionate about conveying the appeal of meat and supports the restaurant's growth.
He was born in Osaka in 1994. When he joined Kobe Aburi Bokujo Umeda Main Branch as a part-time staff when it opened, he was deeply impressed by the skillful knife work of the meat specialists. Through gaining experience, he noticed how each piece of beef's marbling and muscle structure is unique. Captivated by the profound complexity of meat, he decided to pursue a career as a chef. Now, as the manager, he draws on his experience and skills to also focus on training the staff.
寺本 蒼Sora Teramoto
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Sushi Matsumoto
鮨まつもと
- Gion, Kyoto
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi
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松本 大典Daisuke Matsumoto
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World renowned chef of traditional Tokyo-style Sushi in Kyoto.
He was born in 1974 in Kanagawa. He was raised being surrounded by seafood, as his father owned a local fish restaurant and one of his relatives also ran a sushi restaurant. That is why he also decided to be a sushi chef, and entered the field dreaming to be a skillful master. He had training at several restaurants including one owned by his relative, a renowned one in Ginza, and [Sushi Shimizu] in Shimbashi. He got independent in 2006, and looked for a place to open his own restaurant. He fell in love with the atmosphere of Gion in Kyoto, and decided to open a sushi restaurant there to spread Tokyo-style sushi in Kyoto. Now it is one of the most renowned sushi restaurant in Kyoto with many fans even abroad.
松本 大典Daisuke Matsumoto
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Fugu Ryori Tomoe
ふぐ料理 ともえ
- Kyotogosho/Nishijin, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish)
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亀井 一洋Kazuhiro Kamei
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His insight on Fugu (globefish) and continuous efforts to improve his dishes has brought the restaurant to win the stars.
He was born in 1950 in Hyogo. He says with a grin that he went to a university to be an engineer, however [being deceived by his parents with fair words], he started to work at the kitchen of [Fugu Ryori Tomoe] run by his father, then became the 2nd generation at the age of 29. Now the restaurant has the stars, and he is the chairman of Kyoto Fugu Association and executive director of Japan Globefish Association (as of 2015).
亀井 一洋Kazuhiro Kamei
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SIK eatery
SIK eatery
- Awaza/Kyomachibori, Osaka
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Chinese Rice Porridge
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河村 裕雅Yuga Kawamura
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Mr. Kawamura creates an extraordinary experience for guests with food and hospitality that satisfies all five senses.
He has experience in various fields and has acquired cooking skills in Chinese, Hong Kong, Taiwanese, and other Asian cuisines. Currently, he works at the popular restaurant SIK eatery, which attracts many people daily. In addition to the delicious food, he also pursues comfortable space and aims to provide a different kind of enjoyment each time guests visit, whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
河村 裕雅Yuga Kawamura
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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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Japanese Omakase Restaurant YOSAKURA
日本料理 世桜
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Beef Steak / Sushi
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安部 七波Nanami Abe
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Ms. Abe leaves her living proof by doing valuable work for the world and others.
She was born in 1994 in Nagasaki. With a high aspiration to contribute to world peace, she is now working in the kitchen of YOSAKURA to connect people worldwide through food. In addition to training at a culinary school and a kappo restaurant, she has also managed a membership ramen restaurant. When it comes to making guests smile, she spares no effort to consider even the most minor details, such as the selection of food ingredients and tableware. With warm and heartfelt customer service, she continues to contribute to the happiness of visitors today.
安部 七波Nanami Abe
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Maker
Maker
- Saiin, Kyoto
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Herb & Spice / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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吉岡 慶Kei Yoshioka
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Mr. Yoshioka's restaurant is where the passion for making things grows, and sensibility takes shape.
Yoshioka was born in 1981 in Kyoto. Since his parents ran a restaurant business, he grew up with close access to cooking. Having had a strong interest in making things from childhood, he wanted to work at a job where he could create something on his own. After graduating from college, he gained experience in restaurants, and his desire to have a restaurant that offers cuisine that reflects his sensibilities became stronger. In 2017, he opened Maker, a restaurant that embodies his distinctive style.
吉岡 慶Kei Yoshioka
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Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Namba Branch
松阪牛焼肉Ｍ 難波店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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深見 和俊Kazutoshi Fukami
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Realizing personal growth through work and accumulating solid skills and knowledge.
Mr. Fukami was born in 1966 in Osaka. At the invitation of his best friend, he entered into the world of cooking. He gained experience at a Yakiniku restaurant and learned the skills necessary for Yakiniku from scratch, such as the selection of ingredients, the degree of roasting, and the amount of heat. After that, he moved to Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Namba Branch through the introduction of an acquaintance and further honed a wider range of cooking skills. He is always looking for new challenges and continues to face the ingredients and cooking methods sincerely.
深見 和俊Kazutoshi Fukami
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Nanzenji Sando Kikusui
南禅寺参道 菊水
- Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
- Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Tofu Dishes / Sake / Italian
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西野 悌司Yasushi Nishino
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With his love for Kyoto and cooking at his core, Mr. Nishino has been introducing the unique cuisine of Kikusui to the world.
He was born in 1976 in Sabae, Fukui. Wanting to delight many people with cuisine, he began walking the chef's path. After training at famous restaurants in Kyoto when he was 18, he joined Kikusui. In 2013, he was appointed as its third head chef. During its 2018 renovation, he trained hard at a Michelin 3-star Japanese restaurant and polished his techniques. He produces Washoku Kaiseki, which combines traditions with attempts at something new. He is not afraid to take on new challenges and continues to lead the kitchen as always, with a determination to protect the food, traditions, and staff.
西野 悌司Yasushi Nishino
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Japanese Fermented Degustation Bar ODORU
Japanese Fermented Degustation Bar ODORU
- Honmachi/Sakaisujihonmachi, Osaka
- Vegan/Vegetarian/Macrobiotic,Other / Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine) / Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine) / General
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若宮 たみ江Tamie Wakamiya
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Ms. Wakamiya offers guests food that is kind to the body and soul.
Hello, my dears, This is Tamie from Japanese Fermented Degustation Bar ODORU. My wish is to be your friend, and this thought is based on my own experiences, such as traveling to many countries and living overseas. What always comes to my mind is that you can experience a place more deeply when you have friends there, even in the middle of your travels. Among those experiences, dining is something that fully stimulates all five senses, making your experience richer and deeper. For that reason, I've opened my place in Osaka, the city where I grew up and where I still fall in love with every day. I'd love for you to have a local experience, just as we Japanese enjoy at home-savoring the umami and dashi uniquely of Osaka, as well as fermented foods and seasonings that are distinctly Japanese. At my place, I focus on using domestic ingredients and elements of Buddhist cuisine, which promote both physical and mental health. You can even enjoy a mini-lesson on Japanese dining culture while you dine. I will be very happy if you come to love Japan even more through these experiences than you know now. Thank you. Sincerely, Tamie
若宮 たみ江Tamie Wakamiya
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Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Dotombori Sennichimae Branch
松阪牛焼肉M 道頓堀千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sushi / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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浦田 憲史Kenji Urata
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Mr. Urata is a manager who values the spirit of Omotenashi and serves delicious food.
He was born in 1989 in Osaka. At age 20, he entered the world of food and beverage. While working as a bartender, he realized he enjoyed cooking and became a chef. In addition to the bar, he trained at a yakiniku restaurant and a Takoyaki restaurant to hone his skills. He later joined Light House Co., Ltd., which operates Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M by chance. He has been supporting the restaurant as a manager since the opening of the Dotombori Sennichimae Branch in December 2023. With the spirit of "Omotenashi" (hospitality), he considers "as long as you are in Osaka, you are our customer."
浦田 憲史Kenji Urata
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Mr. Maurice's Italian & Rooftop Bar
Mr. Maurice's Italian & Rooftop Bar
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Wine
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Marc Vetri Marc Vetri
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Mr. Vetri produces dishes and a space to enjoy authentic Italian food casually.
He is the owner and partner chef of Mr. Maurice's Italian & Rooftop Bar. Born and raised in Philadelphia, USA, in a family operating an Italian restaurant, he learned the techniques and tastes of authentic Italian cuisine from his grandfather and father, who were chefs. With further training, he became a star chef, turning his Philadelphia restaurant into one of the most popular places in the United States. Valuing the "family" connection from the previous generation to the next, he develops restaurants named after his grandfather, "Maurice," worldwide.
Marc Vetri Marc Vetri
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