Kyoto and Osaka Area Chef search result : Page 2

SUSHI-FUMI 鮨　ふみ Fukushima/Noda, Osaka Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

平谷　史郎Fumio Hiraya

Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.

He was born in 1977 in Osaka. After graduating from culinary school, he started his training as a sushi chef at the long-established Fukukizushi Nihonbashi Main Branch in Osaka. For eight years, he studied the meticulous handcrafting of Edomae-zushi at this restaurant, which originated in Yanagibashi, Tokyo. He then studied at Sushi Noguchi in Kitashinchi and opened his restaurant, SUSHI-FUMI, in Fukushima in the fall of 2015. His meticulous and time-consuming work conveys the authentic taste and spirit of Edomae sushi. As a sake connoisseur, he has a reputation for selecting sake brands and his ability to heat sake at the right time.

平谷　史郎Fumio Hiraya

Niku Horumon × Gyutan Someda Shoten 肉ホルモン×牛タン　染田商店 Tenmabashi, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

染田　義宏Yoshihiro Someda

Mr. Someda opened with the determination to pave the way step by step with his own hands.

He was born in 1972 in Nara. Originally a company employee, he discovered the appeal of food and beverage through a part-time job at an Izakaya. Having experienced store management, he learned about restaurant operations with a view to becoming independent. When introduced to his current location, he decided to try a yakiniku restaurant, even though it was a genre he had no experience in. The name "Someida Shoten" was chosen as the store's name when his grandfather ran the business. In June 2023, he began a new challenge under the name Niku Horumon × Gyutan Someda Shoten in honor of his grandfather, who was a businessman.

染田　義宏Yoshihiro Someda

Yakiniku Meat Ushio 焼肉ミート牛男 Sannomiya, Hyogo Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine

北本　竜平Ryuhei Kitamoto

Mr. Kitamoto is a chef with a passion for meat, pursuing new flavors to bring smiles to his guests' faces.

He was born in 1992 in Osaka. Growing up watching his grandfather run a Robata-yaki restaurant, he naturally loved cooking. After building up experience at a Yakitori restaurant and a Japanese restaurant, he realized the charm of meat while working at Yakiniku restaurant in Umeda, Osaka. Since March 2024, he has shown his skills as a chef at Yakiniku Meat Ushio. His driving force is the words "Thank you" and smiles from the guests. He is working hard and enthusiastically at his job, pursuing new tastes daily to provide his guests with a wonderful experience.

北本　竜平Ryuhei Kitamoto

MARCO MARCO Sannomiya, Hyogo Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood / Steak

福丸　達也Tatsuya Fukumaru

Making lots of people smile with the blissful taste of Kobe Beef.

Mr. Tatsuya Fukumaru was born in 1980 in Nagasaki. With a love of delicious food, he decided to enter the culinary world himself while visiting and eating at many restaurants during his school days. After graduation, he began training as a chef at a restaurant specializing in teppanyaki. He has developed a good eye for ingredient selection, especially Kobe beef and Kuroge Wagyu beef. While expanding his field, he worked as a chef for 16 years. In January 2020, he opened MARCO as the owner-chef. He works hard to let as many people as possible know about the genuine deliciousness of Kobe beef.

福丸　達也Tatsuya Fukumaru

Kibune WHAT'S 貴船WHAT’S Kurama/Kifune/Sakyo-ku, Kyoto Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese

若林　良Ryo Wakabayashi

Mr. Wakabayashi pursues Wagyu beef by considering the differences in taste and texture of each part of the beef and suitable cooking methods.

He was born in 1987 in Wakayama. Grew up fishing and enjoying nature in his childhood. After graduating from high school, he entered Taiwa Gakuen Kyoto Culinary Art College to pursue a career in culinary arts. After graduation, he worked at a major hotel, honing his culinary skills in the cooking department, focusing on Japanese cuisine. Later, through a relationship with a senior colleague from his hotel days, he joined Matsusakagyu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Branch. In addition to enhancing his knowledge of beef, he utilized his own experience to be involved in menu development and the launch of the branch and supervise the overall cuisine at the Kibune branch.

若林　良Ryo Wakabayashi

Tominokoji Tempura Matsui 富小路　天ぷらまつ井 Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake

松井　基宏Motohiro Matsui

Kyoto-style tempura and Japanese delicacies. Mr. Matsui offers authentic taste in a friendly manner.

He was born in 1977 in Hokkaido. Initially, he specialized in Japanese cuisine but entered the world of Kyoto-style tempura when he was in charge of a tempura specialty restaurant in Pontocho. After honing his skills at a renowned restaurant, he has worked at Tominokoji Tempura Matsui since 2019. He provides a casual yet relaxed hospitality for authentic Japanese cuisine with Kyoto-style tempura and refined Japanese cuisine techniques.

松井　基宏Motohiro Matsui

Hareya Bettei はれや　別邸 Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab / Sake

寺田　竜之進Ryunoshin Terada

Carefully prepared fresh seafood from Hokuriku, recreated in Kitashinchi.

Mr. Terada was born in Fukuoka prefecture and has honed his craft in many places. He has experience as an apprentice to a famous chef. His severe and honest personality is the foundation of his career. He carefully makes tofu by hand, takes great care in selecting seasonings, and spends extra effort on miso and soy sauce, all to create original flavors that can only be tasted at his restaurant. He handles the finest seafood from the seas of Hokuriku with expert skills to recreate the flavors of Fukui in Kitashinchi. He serves food tailored to diners' preferences upon request.

寺田　竜之進Ryunoshin Terada

Kobe Beef Steak Hana-Houbi 神戸牛ステーキ　花ほうび Sannomiya, Hyogo Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak

廣瀬　政彦Masahiko Hirose

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Mr. Hirose has devoted himself to Teppanyaki cuisine since he was 19. A skilled chef who also serves as a director of the Japan Teppanyaki Association.

He was born in 1961 in Kyoto. At 19, he started working at the Kobe Portopia Hotel, taking his first steps on the chef's path. After studying Teppanyaki cuisine performance overseas for 2 years, he returned to Japan and assumed the head chef position. For 30 years, he has been a driving force in the Japanese Teppanyaki cuisine industry as a head chef. He also serves as director of the Japan Teppanyaki Association and pours his heart and soul into training the younger generation as a teacher. Currently, he works at Kobe Beef Steak Hana-Houbi. He welcomes guests with his skilled handling and witty conversation.

廣瀬　政彦Masahiko Hirose

Nihonshu to Obanzai no Kyosakaba Kensui Nishiki 日本酒とおばんざいの京酒場　けんすい錦 Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

浅野　祐介Yusuke Asano

Mr. Asano wants to enrich people's hearts and bring smiles to their faces with my dishes.

He was born in Kyoto. He has been familiar with Japanese food since childhood and loves to cook. Wanting to make people happy by making delicious food, he accumulated much experience and honed his skills at various restaurants. As a result, he was involved in Kensui Nishiki from the start-up and became its chef.

浅野　祐介Yusuke Asano

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

Wai Labo 湧Labo Ikuno/Hirano, Osaka Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / Japanese Beef Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Italian

森　康晴Yasuharu Mori

Mr. Mori is an experienced head chef; the food explorer offers a one-of-a-kind taste experience.

He was born in 1981 in Osaka. Although he was a picky eater from an early age, it actually enhanced his interest in cooking. After working part-time at a teppanyaki restaurant, he gained experience in a hotel kitchen. He learned the basics of Italian cuisine under one-on-one training from a master chef. In addition, he acquired Japanese cuisine skills on his own. From his experience working in a butcher store, he is also a great meat connoisseur and very particular about his purchases. His insatiable passion for cooking has led him to prepare dishes that attract many people.

森　康晴Yasuharu Mori

Ryoubou 両忘 Amerikamura, Osaka Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sake

満　宏樹Hiroki Mitsu

Cherishes the bond with his guests: Mr. Mitsu is the owner and chef of the yakitori restaurant, who puts his heart into his work and charms with his skills.

He was born in 1985 in Osaka. After graduating from university, he worked as a company employee for ten years. After leaving the workforce to pursue a career in cooking, he trained at a Japanese restaurant for one year. He also spent several years at the popular restaurant Goichi, where he honed his yakitori skills. In April 2023, he opened Ryoubou. He enjoys being close to his guests and directly feeling their reactions to his cuisine. His dishes, which reflect his careful techniques and warm personality, fill the hearts of visitors.

満　宏樹Hiroki Mitsu

Kitashinchi THE 北新地　坐 Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

河原　瑞樹Mizuki Kawahara

Valuing dialogue with guests, an experienced chef opens up a new frontier.

Mr. Kawahara was born in 1992 in Kagawa. After graduating from a vocational school, he studied at an Italian restaurant in Osaka for 6 and a half years and also experienced Bridal French in Tokyo for 3 years. In search of new stimulation, he joined Kitashinchi THE, which opened in March 2024. Not only does he stand in the kitchen, but he also feels happy to see the reaction to the food up close by facing the guests directly through the counter. His cuisine is special, served with heartwarming exchanges.

河原　瑞樹Mizuki Kawahara

Kuroge Wagyu Junniku Yakiniku M.M.ya 黒毛和牛純肉焼肉 M.M.ya Namba, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Wine / Shochu

濱　健一Kenichi Hama

Taking great care in his work, Mr. Hama sorts the meat and brings out the best flavor.

Since childhood, he had a passion for cooking, naturally stepping into the food world. He worked in the meat industry, expanding his knowledge in meat handling. Currently, he has demonstrated his culinary skills as the head chef at the newly opened M.M.ya since November 4th, 2023.

濱　健一Kenichi Hama

Kobe beef and wine RUSH 神戸牛とワイン　RUSH Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Pasta / Steak / Wine

川口　真平Shinpei Kawaguchi

Well-versed in the food world, Mr. Kawaguchi is always moving forward with an eye on the future.

He was born in 1987 in Hyogo. Influenced by his mother, who was cooking well, he started cooking himself early and developed an interest in food. Starting his career as a bartender, he entered the culinary world. While honing his culinary skills, he became well-versed in wine and obtained sommelier certification. He also works in the consulting business and contributes to the food and beverage industry from various perspectives. After the Corona disaster, he established his ideal restaurant from scratch, opening RUSH in March 2024.

川口　真平Shinpei Kawaguchi

Niku no Akai 肉のあかい Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

赤井　亮Ryo Akai

Growing up surrounded by various cuisines, Mr. Akai became a food expert.

He was born in 1976 in Osaka. His family owned a restaurant business: his father ran a Robatayaki restaurant in Dotonbori, and his mother ran a Yakitori restaurant in Tanimachi. Having helped them both since childhood, he grew up familiar with cooking. After graduating from college, he began helping out in the family business in earnest, eventually setting up his own business in the culinary world. He deepened his knowledge of meat cuisine professionally and became independent as the owner of Niku no Akai.

赤井　亮Ryo Akai

Steak & Wine ChevalRouge ステーキ＆ワイン　シュバルージュ Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / General / Steak

高尾　隆之Takayuki Takao

Mr. Takao is a Teppanyaki master who enchants diners with delicious flavors that resonate with the senses, lingering aftertaste, and warm hospitality.

He was born in 1968 in Okayama. He is a head chef at ChevalRouge. Starting his career at Grill Loa, a Western-style restaurant in Osaka, he also gained experience at teppanyaki restaurants in Dojima Hotel and Ritz-Carlton, Osaka. During that time, he realized "the happiness of making food in front of customers and being able to share the moment when they eat it and share their impressions," and he has devoted himself to teppanyaki as his life as a chef. Since founding the current restaurant in 2004, he has been showing his skills and contributing to its growth into a famous restaurant in Kitashinchi. The warm hospitality that reflects a sincere personality is also popular. His warm hospitality, which reflects his sincere personality, is well-received.

高尾　隆之Takayuki Takao

Kyoto Kanigin Kawaramachi Branch 京都　かに銀　河原町店 Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto Seafood,Japanese / General

大山　武Takeshi Oyama

An experienced Japanese chef offers all-you-can-eat crab.

Since his parents had a Japanese restaurant, Mr. Oyama had wanted to be a chef since childhood. He started working at a kappo restaurant and later served as head chef at a famous hotel. Through a connection with the company's representative, he has been the head chef at Kyoto Kanigin Kawaramachi Branch since 2023.

大山　武Takeshi Oyama

Okonomiyaki Teppanyaki Ryo お好み焼き　鉄板焼き　遼 Sannomiya, Hyogo Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

小川　遼Ryo Ogawa

Mr. Ogawa discovered the joy of cooking through a part-time job and opened his own restaurant.

He was born in 1998 in Hyogo. Working part-time in a restaurant, he discovered the joy of cooking and became interested in the restaurant industry. With the desire to own his restaurant, he gained experience. In November 2023, he opened a creative teppan restaurant, Okonomiyaki Teppanyaki Ryo, featuring seasonal ingredients. He values local production for local consumption, delighting guests with dishes that incorporate an abundance of locally sourced ingredients.

小川　遼Ryo Ogawa

Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch 個室和牛焼肉吟難波店 Namba, Osaka Japanese,Japanese / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

平子　貴利Takatoshi Hirako

Mr. Hirako works hard every day to serve delicious Yakiniku and create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.

He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. Having felt the appeal of work that lets him see guests' smiling faces, he entered the world of dining. While working at a Yakiniku restaurant, he met the president of his current company and changed his job. Currently, he displays his skills as the restaurant head of Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch, a Wagyu beef BBQ restaurant with private rooms. He spends his days serving delicious Yakiniku and working hard to create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.

平子　貴利Takatoshi Hirako

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SUSHI-FUMI

Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.

Niku Horumon × Gyutan Someda Shoten

Mr. Someda opened with the determination to pave the way step by step with his own hands.

Yakiniku Meat Ushio

Mr. Kitamoto is a chef with a passion for meat, pursuing new flavors to bring smiles to his guests' faces.

MARCO

Making lots of people smile with the blissful taste of Kobe Beef.

Kibune WHAT'S

Mr. Wakabayashi pursues Wagyu beef by considering the differences in taste and texture of each part of the beef and suitable cooking methods.

Tominokoji Tempura Matsui

Kyoto-style tempura and Japanese delicacies. Mr. Matsui offers authentic taste in a friendly manner.

Hareya Bettei

Carefully prepared fresh seafood from Hokuriku, recreated in Kitashinchi.

Kobe Beef Steak Hana-Houbi

Mr. Hirose has devoted himself to Teppanyaki cuisine since he was 19. A skilled chef who also serves as a director of the Japan Teppanyaki Association.

Nihonshu to Obanzai no Kyosakaba Kensui Nishiki

Mr. Asano wants to enrich people's hearts and bring smiles to their faces with my dishes.

Yakiniku Horumon Daigoro

Mr. Yamamoto is making people around the world happy with Yakiniku.

Wai Labo

Mr. Mori is an experienced head chef; the food explorer offers a one-of-a-kind taste experience.

Ryoubou

Cherishes the bond with his guests: Mr. Mitsu is the owner and chef of the yakitori restaurant, who puts his heart into his work and charms with his skills.

Kitashinchi THE

Valuing dialogue with guests, an experienced chef opens up a new frontier.

Kuroge Wagyu Junniku Yakiniku M.M.ya

Taking great care in his work, Mr. Hama sorts the meat and brings out the best flavor.

Kobe beef and wine RUSH

Well-versed in the food world, Mr. Kawaguchi is always moving forward with an eye on the future.

Niku no Akai

Growing up surrounded by various cuisines, Mr. Akai became a food expert.

Steak & Wine ChevalRouge

Mr. Takao is a Teppanyaki master who enchants diners with delicious flavors that resonate with the senses, lingering aftertaste, and warm hospitality.

Kyoto Kanigin Kawaramachi Branch

An experienced Japanese chef offers all-you-can-eat crab.

Okonomiyaki Teppanyaki Ryo

Mr. Ogawa discovered the joy of cooking through a part-time job and opened his own restaurant.

Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch

Mr. Hirako works hard every day to serve delicious Yakiniku and create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.