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Ashiya French Kitajima
芦屋フレンチ北じま
- Ashiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General
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北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima
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Continuous effort since his boyhood made him a chef with stars
He was born in 1962 in Kyoto. Being influenced by his mother who was good at cooking, he decided to be a chef when he was an elementary school student. Wishing to make people happy with his dishes, he started training at a restaurant in Hieizan Hotel at the age of 18. Then he worked for [Alain Chapel], a renowned French restaurant at Kobe Portopia Hotel as the sous-chef, and [Kurakuen-Geihinkan] as a chef. In 2010, he went independent. Following the techniques and spirit he has obtained during his experiences, he tries his best in the kitchen every day. In 2016, the restaurant obtained the stars.
北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima
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Yakitori only Restaurant Sakuraya
焼鳥専門店さくら屋
- Miki/Ono, Hyogo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Chicken / Nabe (hot pot) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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竹内 浩司TAKEUCHI KOJI
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Our local chef takes pride in seeing not only his restaurant but the people of the area flourish
Born in 1975, a native of Kato city in Hyogo prefecture. A part-time job as a dishwasher gave him his start in the industry, and by the age of 18 he aspired to become a chef. While training up his skills at Japanese and pub cuisine, he also built up experience as a skilled manager and staff supervisor. Although by that point he was able to compete with the best of chefs, he decided to move back to Hyogo and open his own restaurant. As of August 2013 he became our head chef here at Restaurant Sakuraya.
竹内 浩司TAKEUCHI KOJI
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Tori no koku Bar Time to Drink
酉の刻 Bar Time to Drink
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail / Whisky / Spirits
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中山 武Takeshi Nakayama
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Mr. Nakayama has the creativity to capture the thoughts and feelings of each guest.
He was born in 1985 in Aichi. After reading a manga about bartenders, he was fascinated by the world of warm hospitality that brings customers closer together, so decided to pursue this career. He is an award-winning cocktail competition veteran but has also worked in a diverse range of food and beverage businesses, including cafes, izakaya, and restaurants. In addition, he has been active in various fields, appearing at events, developing original drinks, and providing consulting services at the request of department stores and beauty and beverage manufacturers.
中山 武Takeshi Nakayama
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Kirakutei
喜楽亭
- Kyotogosho/Nishijin, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General / Donburi (rice bowl)
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中川 宏一NAKAGAWA KOICHI
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A part-time job in a restaurant was the inspiration that led him down the path to becoming a chef.
After working part time at a restaurant, Koichi became interested in the culinary world, and went on to work at Morita-ya in an Isetan department store in Kyoto. After that, he worked for 5 years at the French Kaiseki restaurant Seiyo Kappou Ida, which brings us to the present day. He now spends every day exploring new ways to bring out the best flavour of local Kyoto ingredients.
中川 宏一NAKAGAWA KOICHI
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French Restaurant Bon Vivant
フランス料理 ボンヴィヴァン
- Ise, Mie
- French,Italian/French / French
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河瀬 毅Takeshi Kawase
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For over 30 years, he has pursued Ise-style French cuisine, working steadfastly out of his hometown
Born in 1954 in Mie Prefecture, he left college to get his cooking career started by serving as an apprentice at a Western-style restaurant. In 1979 he moved to Tokyo to train. In 1983, he set out on his own to open Bon Vivant back in his hometown of Ise. He started out with a restaurant specializing in home-style French cooking and then took on traditional French cuisine as well before moving on to his current location in 1997. He has shown his dedication to promoting Ise French cuisine by establishing multiple restaurants in his local prefecture as well as in the city of Ise.
河瀬 毅Takeshi Kawase
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Yakiniku Senzankaku
焼肉 千山閣
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Bibimbap
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金豊 英学Eigaku Kanetoyo
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His mystery sauce and uncompromising approach to selecting ingredients bring satisfaction to his customers
Born in Osaka in 1950, his marriage triggered him to begin his career as a chef. He used to help out at his family's yakiniku (barbecued meat) restaurant, which equipped him with the techniques and exacting standards of a chef. Ten years later, he opened [Yakiniku Senzankaku]. Mr. Kanetoyo says that he "wants to please his customers by providing high quality Japanese black beef at reasonable prices". His original dipping sauce, based on a secret family recipe that he inherited from previous generations, has gained real popularity. The restaurant is now thriving so much that it sometimes sells out of beef.
金豊 英学Eigaku Kanetoyo
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Tapioca Belize
タピオカベリーズ
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Crepe / Ice Cream / Others
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藤野 さくらSakura Fujino
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Wishing to offer [a happy moment] to the guests!
She was born in 1995 in Kyoto. She has worked at a ramen (Chinese noodle) shop, café, and in the entertainment field since she was 16 years old and learned fundamental cooking skills and serving guests. At the age of 18, she encountered [Tapioca Belize] and was fascinated with its beautiful decoration, serving sweets to the guests, and engaging with shop staff and guests. Currently, she is working as the manager and a chef with a passion, enjoying offering [a happy moment] to the guests.
藤野 さくらSakura Fujino
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Salon Bar Thistle
Salon Bar Thistle
- Hikone/Taga/Aisho, Shiga
- Cigar Bar,Bars (pubs) / General / Beer / Cocktail
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宮下 純Jun Miyashita
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This bartender skillfully creates cocktails to suit the tastes of each and every customer
Born in Shiga prefecture in 1976, his mastery of bartending began with a part-time job. He then worked at Nagahama Royal Hotel and further honed his skills at Imperial Hotel Osaka. With this hotel experience under his belt, he opened Salon Bar Thistle in February 2005. He now works as the bar's owner-bartender, serving exquisite cocktails. After completing cigar training in the Philippines and Cuba (the home of cigars), he obtained a Cigar Manager qualification. He can even teach first-time smokers how to appreciate cigars.
宮下 純Jun Miyashita
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Ryowa Daido
料和 大道
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sake / Shochu
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大道 慎吾Shingo Daido
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With a reputation for performance and finesse, this artisan of Japanese cuisine coaxes the essential flavors from his ingredients
Born in January 1977 in Hyogo Prefecture, Chef Daido has had an interest in cooking since childhood, and began pursuing a future as a chef once he finished high school. With help from a friend, he got a job cooking at Arima Onsen, a food-focused hot springs ryokan, where he spent six years mastering techniques of Japanese cuisine. He then acquired even more experience working at several restaurants in the Sannomiya district of Kobe. He says, "I strive to prepare food that respects the ingredients, and makes the best use of their essential qualities." He creates dazzling dishes with the delicate mindfulness distinctive of Japanese cuisine, emphasizing inherent flavors and freshness.
大道 慎吾Shingo Daido
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Kyoto Senmaru Shakariki murasaki
京都千丸 しゃかりき murasaki
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Tsukemen (noodles served separately from dip soup)
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梶 充秀Mitsuhide Kaji
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Quitting the company job is a turning point in his life.
He was born in 1970 in Kyoto. He left the job where he's worked at for 10 years, to challenge something new, and decided to go to Tokyo at the age of 30. He suddenly ran into a ramen shop that he happened to see on a magazine, and started training from zero. At the ramen shop, he was impressed by the chef whom he looked up to, and decided to be a ramen chef himself. After coming back to his home town, he joined early time [Shakariki], then got involved in opening the Kyoto Tower branch.
梶 充秀Mitsuhide Kaji
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Beefsteak Kawamura Sannomiya main branch
ビフテキのカワムラ三宮本店
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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菅 雅也Masaya Suga
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Exciting Teppanyaki performance in front of guests.
He was born in 1982 in Hyogo prefecture. His passion for [Kobe beef] made him proceed the culinary career. Growing up near [Beefsteak Kawamura main branch], he entered there at the age of 18. His diligent apprenticing promoted him to restaurant manager at a chain restaurant in 2007. In December 2016, he became a restaurant manager at [Beefsteak Kawamura Sannomiya branch] and takes care of the total operation as well as demonstrating his cooking skill to serve beautiful Kobe beef.
菅 雅也Masaya Suga
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Hot Sand Senmonten OHANABATAKE Gion Branch
ホットサンド専門店 'OHANABATAKE 祇園店
- Gion, Kyoto
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Sandwich / Fresh Juice
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長谷川 宜弘Yoshihiro Hasegawa
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From a kitchen car to the world! An owner who expands the circle of smiles.
Mr. Hasegawa is a representative of the OHANABATAKE Group. In 2017, with just one kitchen car, he started selling "beef sandwiches" as the only menu item. It had grown so popular that there was a line every time and an hour-long wait. He incorporates a variety of ideas from a keen perspective in order to share with the world from the Kansai region. He develops all menu ideas, and only satisfying items are offered. The carefully calculated deliciousness and satisfaction bring smiles like flowers to the faces of visitors.
長谷川 宜弘Yoshihiro Hasegawa
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Torisei Shijo Kiyamachi Branch
鳥せゑ 四条木屋町店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Nabe (hot pot)
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川端 清則Kiyonori Kawabata
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This reliable restaurant head continues to hone his skills seriously and is good at cooking and hall management.
Mr. Kawabata was born in 1964 in Nagasaki. Because he liked making food, naturally, he entered the world of dining. He has continued to hone his skills for nearly 40 years at Torisei, where he began his long career as a chef. It has been around 30 years since he transferred to Torisei Shijo Kiyamachi Branch. He is their longest-serving member and works hard as a dependable restaurant manager. He is skilled as a chef, also in hall management, and works hard with his bright and serious staff to create a lively restaurant.
川端 清則Kiyonori Kawabata
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Toyonaka Sakurae
とよなか桜会
- Toyonaka, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Cookshop
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満田 健児Kenji Mitsuda
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His cherishes originality and develops one-of-a-kind flavors that cannot be found anywhere else
He was born in 1969 and grew up in Shizuoka Prefecture. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute he wanted to zero in on a culinary specialty, so he decided to start training at a washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) restaurant. At this 2-star restaurant he was able to study washoku cuisine and learn about its unique presentation style. He then went on to develop his skill set even further at Rihga Royal Hotel before moving on to open "Toyonaka Sakurae".
満田 健児Kenji Mitsuda
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Kiyose Sasama
季よせ ささま
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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笹間 照太Shota Sasama
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A chef who prepares remarkable seasonal dishes that reflect his diverse arsenal of professional experience.
He was born in October of 1976 in Hyogo Prefecture. He had a love of hands-on work when he was young, and from early on he knew that he wanted to learn a professional craft someday, which ended up being the culinary arts -- since he wanted to do something that was both unique and personal. He started by training for 10 years at a restaurant specializing in cuisine from Kanazawa. After that, he picked up a wealth of experience working as a head chef at several notable local restaurants, including the Japanese steak house Senju and the sushi restaurant Kyuemon. He then went on to open Kiyose Sasama in March of 2014, where he currently serves as the owner and head chef. He also participates in Hyogo's preservation society for native species and makes sure to use organic vegetables that are grown with minimal pesticides and other chemicals.
笹間 照太Shota Sasama
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Ramen Iccho
ラーメン一丁
- Maizuru/Miyazu/Kyoutango/Fukuchiyama, Kyoto
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / General / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Tonkotsu Ramen (pork broth ramen)
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岩見 貞行Sadayuki Iwami
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Puts his cooking experience to work as he pursues the best tasting ramen available.
This chef got his start after leaving behind the life of a business man, and working as both a waiter and chef for a Chinese restaurant. After working with food everyday, he began to dream of "A bowl of a ramen that could satisfy me," and opened up his own ramen restaurant.
岩見 貞行Sadayuki Iwami
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KYOTO TOWER SANDO BAR
KYOTO TOWER SANDO バル
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Standing Bar,Bars (pubs) / Local Sake
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本川 無為Mui Honkawa
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He wanted to work to please people.
He was born in 1991 in Wakkanai, Hokkaido. He spent his childhood in Mexico and graduated from Liceo Mexicano Japones. Then he entered Ryukoku University to learn Buddhism in the department of Shin Buddhism, Ryukoku University, and started to think strongly about having a job to please people. In 2014, he entered icon Corporation and accumulated experiences at Komakura Umeda Hankyu Higashi Dori branch and Gokigen-Ebisu Oumi Hachiman Station branch. In 2017, he started working as the master chef at [KYOTO TOWER SANDO BAR].
本川 無為Mui Honkawa
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JA Zenno Hyogo restaurant Kobe Plaisir
JA全農兵庫 直営レストラン 神戸プレジール
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak
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厚澤 宏行Hiroyuki Atsuzawa
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Grew up watching his grandfather and father who were both chefs, and naturally entered the world of cooking.
Born on June 27th, 1972 in Ishikawa Prefecture. His family operated a Sushi restaurant. While watching his grandfather and father work, and helping out at the restaurant, he naturally developed interested in the world of cooking. 1991: Began training at a restaurant in Osaka to learn Italian and French cuisines. 1996: Joined [New Otani Kobe Harborland] 2002: Began serving as a chef at Teppanyaki [Rokko] at the hotel. 2008: Appointed as the first chef at [JA Zenno Hyogo restaurant Kobe Plaisir]. 2012: Began serving as the owner.
厚澤 宏行Hiroyuki Atsuzawa
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ShiJiaCai
施家菜
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Chinese,Chinese / Szechuan / Cantonese / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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山本 孝YAMAMOTO TAKASHI
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Our chef seeks to push Chinese cuisine into the gourmet, drawing out the true flavors.
Born in Kobe city, Hyogo prefecture in 1963. It was while helping out part-time at the Chinese restaurant where his mother worked that his obsession with Chinese cuisine was born. At the age of 20 he set his heart on becoming a professional cook, and studied at a major, long-established Chinese restaurant chain with branches all over Japan before exercising his talents in the kitchens of famous top-flight hotels in Kobe and Yokohama. Later, he met the current owner of 'ShiJiaCai' at a different restaurant, and became involved in starting up the restaurant, which opened in June 2013. He is now head chef.
山本 孝YAMAMOTO TAKASHI
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Yamaji Yosuke
山地陽介
- Gion, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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山地 陽介Yosuke Yamaji
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A young and talented chef trained by top culinary elites like Ducasse and Bocuse.
Born in Osaka in 1977, Mr. Yamaji left for France in 2001 and graduated from Paul Bocuse's culinary institute. From there he went to train further at Alain Ducasse and Astrance. After that he returned home to work at Beige Alain Ducasse and Benoit Tokyo for a brief time before going back to France to serve as the executive chef and maintain the kitchen at Hotel Le Royal Lyon. He also served as an associate executive chef at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon Etoile, before moving on to work as an executive chef at L'Office Paris. After that he returned home and opened Yamaji Yosuke in June of 2015.
山地 陽介Yosuke Yamaji
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