Kyoto and Osaka Area Chef search result : Page 19

Gion Nishikawa 祇園　にしかわ Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine / Sake

西川　正芳NISHIKAWA MASAYOSHI

Our spirited chef started with a yearning for beautiful, delicious food

He was born in 1975 in Muromachi, Kyoto. His grandfather was a craftsman who painted ceramics in the Yuzen style, and he says, "He'd often take me to restaurants and art galleries when I was young." Having been raised around so many beautiful and delicious things, he longed to become a chef of Kyoto-style cuisine, and after graduating from high school, he headed down that path. He trained at famous restaurants like "Gion Sasaki", worked as head chef of "Warabi no Sato", and in 2008 opened "Gion Nishikawa". His motto is to be open and welcoming, and he serves his guests with a friendy smile and candid voice.

西川　正芳NISHIKAWA MASAYOSHI

Teppan Steak Pur 鉄板ステーキ　ピュール Minamimorimachi, Osaka Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

中村　武実NAKAMURA TAKEMI

The Chef's Recommendations

Watching Teikoku Hotel's head chef Nobuo Murakami cook on television moved me

Born in 1959 in Taima City, Nagasaki. His mother's dishes always used fresh, local vegetables and fish, highlighting those ingredients but having flavors that you never tired of and that got him to understand the complexities of cooking. After graduating high school, he trained at hotels and restaurants, and worked as head teppanyaki grill chef at the Hilton International, Moriguchi Prince Hotel, and the Hyatt Regency Osaka. In 1996, he was hired on as both head chef and manager of Teikoku Hotel Osaka Kamon. In 2012, he opened Teppan Steak Pur.

中村　武実NAKAMURA TAKEMI

Difference Difference Awaza/Kyomachibori, Osaka French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Sake

藤本　義章FUJIMOTO YOSHIAKI

The Chef's Recommendations

Hard work is the secret behind our smart chef's true talent

He was born in 1983 as a native of Osaka prefecture. His father's influence led him to enter the restaurant business. He spent eleven years working for the Japan Airlines Hotel "Les Celebrites" restaurant (in Shinsaibashi, Osaka), and while he was there, he won a number of prizes for his French cuisine in cooking competitions. At the young age of 29 he became a sous chef, supported by his customers who loved French cuisine. On July 12th, 2013, he opened "Difference" as the owner and chef.

藤本　義章FUJIMOTO YOSHIAKI

Jumelles 29 Jumelles　29（ジュメルニジュウク） Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto French,Italian/French / General / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)

村上　章MURAKAMI AKIRA

The Chef's Recommendations

Your delighted smiles over his cooking makes him happy

Born in 1972 in Okayama. He's loved to make and enjoy food ever since he was a child. When someone would smile with delight over his cooking it made him so happy that he decided to make it a career. After training at a number of hotel restaurants he was hired at the French restaurant Philippe Aubron where he worked for five years before moving to France. There he refined his culinary skills at restaurants like Moulin De Mougins in Cannes and Lyon. When he returned to Japan he worked for Italian BAL for a time before striking out on his own.

村上　章MURAKAMI AKIRA

DINING BAR SHARE DINING BAR SHARE Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Italian / Wine

野村　祐登Yuto Nomura

Space, service, and cuisine. Mr. Nomura pays attention to everything and produces "special moments."

He was born in 1991 in Shizuoka. After graduating high school, he learned the basics of cooking at a kappo restaurant and later worked in a variety of businesses, including yakitori and robatayaki (coal grilling) restaurants. He joined DINING BAR SHARE after gaining experience in several different types of restaurant businesses. Involved in menu development and improvement of existing menus, he offers a variety of creative pasta and handmade sweets and delivers a gentle and happy time with deliciousness.

野村　祐登Yuto Nomura

Yakiniku Horumon Daigoro 焼肉ほるもん　大五郎 Gion, Kyoto Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Beer

山本　大五郎Daigoro Yamamoto

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

Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch もつ粋　奈良三条店 Nara, Nara Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Horumon (offal meat) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)

森下　良希Yoshiki Morishita

Mr. Morishita is a chef who supports various menus such as motsunabe, skewers, and a la carte dishes.

He was born in 1993 in Nara and has been engaged in the food and beverage industry since he was 16. Beginning with a part-time job, he worked as a cook in a Chinese restaurant, a ramen restaurant, and an izakaya pub. Currently, he is a chef at Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch. Mr. Morishita has experienced menus of various genres. In addition to motsunabe and skewers, he supports a varied menu that features mainly Japanese dishes but also Korean-style dishes

森下　良希Yoshiki Morishita

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 Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)

グエンバンクアンNguyen Van Quang

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

Shinsaibashi Yakiniku Sin 心斎橋焼肉　真 Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Wine

Zerodo Jukusei Steak ０℃熟成ステーキ Namba, Osaka Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Hamburger Steak / Steak

鬼塚　尚也Naoya Onizuka

Mr. Onizuka admired his grandmother's delicious cooking, which made everyone smile.

He was born in 1998 in Osaka. His grandmother was an excellent cook and used to serve him and his friends. Her food was delicious, and the people who ate it were smiling and saying, "Delicious." He became a chef because he wanted to make people smile with his own cooking. At 15, he entered the world of cooking and trained at Rakushoku Kukan Satoshiya. After that, he joined Creo-ru corporation at the age of 20. He is currently working as a chef at Zerodo Jukusei Steak Main Branch.

鬼塚　尚也Naoya Onizuka

Kokuryu Ebisubashi Branch 黒龍　戎橋店 Namba, Osaka Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake

町田　茂Shigeru Machida

Attracted by the thoughts and skills of artisan chefs, Mr. Machida began walking the path of Japanese cuisine.

He is a native of Osaka. Interested in eating and making things more than others, he became especially fascinated by the delicate presentation of food and the knife skills of artisan chefs, leading him to pursue a career in Japanese cuisine. In 2007, he started his life as a chef at a kappo restaurant in Kitashinchi. Since then, he has worked in 20 restaurants, including not only Japanese but also Italian, Chinese, and others. He has also been involved in the launch of many restaurants. Currently, he works as a chef at the Kokuryu Ebisubashi Branch.

町田　茂Shigeru Machida