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Yakiniku Kappo Bimi
焼肉割烹 美味
- Oji/Koryo/Kashiba, Nara
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean / General
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平居 俊昭Toshiaki Hirai
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The Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) business, which had been by Mr. Nakano's side since childhood, became his calling.
He was born in Tsuruhashi, Osaka, and grew up in Nara. After the war, his grandmother opened a Yakiniku restaurant in Tsuruhashi, saying she wanted to cheer everyone up with meat. Cheer up with meat. That impressed young him. So, he visited the restaurant in Tsuruhashi several times a week from Nara and spent his days with Yakiniku since he was 4-5. Later, he opened his Yakiniku restaurants offering fresh horumon (innards) and meat by purchasing whole heads of A4-A5 ranked Japanese black cattle. One of them, Yakiniku Nanami Kashiba Branch, was listed in "Michelin Guide Nara 2017 Special Edition." Currently, he works in several directly managed restaurants and produces Yakiniku restaurants.
平居 俊昭Toshiaki Hirai
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Shokudoen Kita Shinchi Branch
食道園 北新地店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki
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Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.
He was born in 1967 in Miyazaki. After graduating high school, he joined Shokudoen Co., Ltd. and trained in various branches. By the age of 26, he had become the head chef. Subsequently, he served as the head chef and manager at multiple locations. Three years ago, he was appointed executive chef of Shokudoen. Since then, he has been constantly pursuing new "Yakiniku" with innovative ideas and seasonal ingredients while respecting the tradition since the restaurant's establishment in 1946.
黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki
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Niku Kappo ASATSUYU
肉割烹 ASATSUYU
- Yotsubashi/Shinmachi/Horie, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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西尾 佳則Yoshinori Nishio
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Mr. Nishio serves an inspiring dining experience through various meat dishes that resonate with all the senses.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. The manager of ASATSUYU. He found joy and satisfaction in bringing happiness, surprise, and excitement through food, leading him to the food and beverage industry. Started his career at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka and gained experience at a game meat restaurant. In 2021, he was appointed to his current position when the current restaurant was founded. In the lively atmosphere of the counter kappo restaurant, he works closely with a skilled head chef and devotes himself to providing hospitality by offering a wide variety of meats at their best. His attention to detail is also highly regarded.
西尾 佳則Yoshinori Nishio
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Niku no Asatsu
肉のあさつ
- Higashi-Umeda/Ohatsutenjin/Taiyuji, Osaka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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Private Room Izakaya -shikinouta- Kyoto Ekimae Branch
全席個室居酒屋 四季の詩-shikinouta-京都駅前店
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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箕浦 幸一Koichi Minoura
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Mr. Minoura has been very interested in cooking ever since he was a child.
Mr. Minoura was born in 1985 in Gifu. Having been very interested in cuisine since he was a child, from the age of 16, he began walking the path of cooking. After honing his cooking skills for 6 years at a famous Japanese inn in Gifu, he served as head chef at a long-standing Japanese restaurant in Shimbashi called Ikkoku. He was then selected to be the head chef at -shikinouta-, where he works even now. He works tirelessly every day to deliver delicious food and smiles to his customers.
箕浦 幸一Koichi Minoura
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Yakiniku Wabi Sabi Hozenji-Yokocho Main Branch
焼肉侘び寂び 法善寺横丁本店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean / Wine
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宮里 常治Tsuneharu Miyasato
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Mr. Miyasato has loved to eat since he was a child and cooked by himself.
He was born in 1981 in Okinawa. From an early age, he loved eating and cooking his food at home. At the age of 20, he entered the culinary world and began his training. He honed his skills for 17 years at a kappo restaurant, which once won a star in the Michelin Guide, and for three years at a sushi restaurant. Currently, he is the owner of Yakiniku Wabi Sabi, which opened in June 2022. He says he wants guests to spend a relaxing and peaceful time in a relaxed atmosphere.
宮里 常治Tsuneharu Miyasato
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Hormone Yakiniku Shichifuku Namba branch
ホルモン焼肉 七福 難波店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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キムChef Kim
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The master chef keeps creating the tastes of Korea where he grew up.
He was born in Korea and came to Japan on business. Though he was working in a different field, he got an opportunity and entered the cooking field, since then he has accumulated a career as a chef. With his natural good sense, and also advice from his friends and acquaintances who were from Korea, he started showing his talent, and became the master chef at [Hormone Yakiniku Shichifuku Sinsaibashi branch] when it opened. Their popular menus are [Kal-guksu (Korean noodles)] and [Yukhoejang (spicy Korean soup)].
キムChef Kim
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Sushi Tenshow
鮨天翔
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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山? 誠生Seiki Yamasaki
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His skills were cultivated in Osaka. Mr. Yamasaki delivers the season using various techniques based on Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1987 in Hyogo. Based in Osaka, he has built a career as a chef in Japanese and creative restaurants. Currently, he is the owner and chef of Sushi Tenshow. He has experience in various genres of cuisine, with a focus on Japanese cuisine. He uses a variety of culinary techniques, from the best use of ingredients to the most elaborate and carefully prepared dishes, to convey the charm of the season to his guests.
山? 誠生Seiki Yamasaki
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Nikusho Kakurega Yakiniku Sosomon Bettei
肉匠 隠れ家（焼肉ソソモン別邸）
- Tsuruhashi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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増田 稔Minoru Masuda
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The encounter with delicious meat was the starting point that led Mr. Masuda to the path of cooking.
He was born in 1970 in Osaka. After encountering delicious meat, he decided to become a chef because he wanted to "let people know about this special meat," "promote this deliciousness," and "encourage people to try it." He honed his skills at Yakiniku Genkikun in Kyobashi. At Nikusho Kakurega, he offers quality meat in different sizes depending on the part of the meat, paying particular attention to making it even more delicious.
増田 稔Minoru Masuda
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Sushi to Baniku Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri Bettei
寿司と馬肉おやじ最後の握り別邸
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Basashi (horse meat sashimi) / Horse Meat
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梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Mr. Kajiwara is an experienced chef who presents various dishes; he started his career in Japanese cuisine out of admiration.
He was born in 1978 in Oita. From a young age, he enjoyed cooking and strongly admired chefs. Began his culinary career at a local restaurant at the age of 18. Later, he moved to Kyoto for further studies at age 20, dedicating three years to honing his skills at a Japanese restaurant. Subsequently, he relocated to Osaka, working at Japanese and sushi establishments. In the summer of 2022, he joined And I company.
梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Niku Ryori Miyori
肉料理 みより
- Minamimorimachi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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表 敬太郎Keitaro Omote
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Mr. Omote's dream is to expand overseas with "Gyumabushi"! He wants to share the taste of "Gyumabushi" with the world.
He was born in 1972 in Osaka. After working for 9 years in sales at a trading company, he had a fateful encounter with the president of Miwaya Co., Ltd. when considering a career abroad. Following 5 years of training at Miwaya Main Branch, he became independent. He opened the Miwaya Umeda Hankyu Main Branch in 2014 and the Miwaya Minamimorimachi Branch in 2019, later renamed Miyori. He currently serves as the owner and head chef. Miwaya's signature dish, "Gyumabushi" was why he joined the company. Now, he aspires to challenge the world with "Gyumabushi."
表 敬太郎Keitaro Omote
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Fruit sour & spicechicken Seikasaketen
フルーツサワー＆spicechicken 青果酒店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Dining Bar,Dining bar
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赤堀 永Hisashi Akahori
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Mr. Akahori turns any fruit into delicious fruit sours!
Leave it to him, from snacks that go well with drinks to meat dishes.
赤堀 永Hisashi Akahori
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Kitsune
きつね
- Nara, Nara
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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木田 翼Tsubasa Kida
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A man who inherits the passion of Mr. Shusaku Toba.
Mr. Kida was born in 1992 in Chiba. He reconsidered his career path after being passed over for a recommendation at the university he had been aiming for since entering high school. Despite his parents' opposition, he went on to a culinary school. After graduation, he worked at hotels and famous restaurants in Tokyo before becoming sous chef at sio in April 2019. In December 2019, he became o/sio chef after experiencing the launch of Parlor Ohashi. From April 2021, he represents sio's ism as the chef of the new sukiyaki restaurant Kitsune in Nara.
木田 翼Tsubasa Kida
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Shinsaibashi Sushi Tvern Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri
心斎橋寿司居酒屋おやじ最後の握り
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Mr. Kajiwara has realized his dream of working as a Japanese food chef since childhood.
He was born in 1978 in Oita. Since elementary school, he naturally decided to pursue a career in cooking. He entered a high school that offered courses related to cooking. After graduation, he trained for two years at a local restaurant in his hometown of Oita. Following that, he moved to Osaka and dedicated three years to honing his culinary skills. Through connections in the culinary world, he met the current owner. Today, he continues his culinary journey as a chef at Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri.
梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Kuromon Kuragin
黒門 蔵銀
- Nipponbashi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida
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Respecting her mother's taste, Ms. Koshida, the manager, brings smiles to visitors' faces through food.
She was born in 1955 in Osaka. Wishing to make people smile with food, she entered the culinary world. Started professional career at a Japanese-style izakaya. Since then, she has made various dishes at Japanese Izakaya restaurants. In 2016, she joined Kuragin. After spending 7 years as the assistant manager of the restaurant, she became the manager of Kuromon Kuragin, which opened in 2023. With the experience and skills she has cultivated, she works hard every day at the new restaurant.
越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida
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Unagidokoro Umami
うなぎ処 美味美
- Tenmabashi, Osaka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Sake
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森本 優子Yuko Morimoto
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Adding color to special days of tourism and small everyday luxuries.
Ms. Morimoto was born in Osaka. Experienced sushi restaurant in Tezukayama, Abeno, in Osaka City for 5 years. As a hall staff member at the restaurant, which also serves kaiseki cuisine, she has watched over people's precious dining moments. She now works as the manager at Unagidokoro Umami. In a space where guests can enjoy a meal with history and culture, she provides color to special occasions for tourists and small luxuries for local people in their daily lives.
森本 優子Yuko Morimoto
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Jukusei Sashimi to Umaisake Kyoto Hitoshio
熟成刺身と旨い酒 京都ひとしお
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General / Sake
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つかさんTsukasan
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After honing his skills at various restaurants, Mr. Tsukasan opened his restaurant, which serves fish cuisine and Japanese sake.
He was born in Kyoto. Wanting to work in a restaurant, he trained at various restaurants, including a seafood izakaya, a kappo restaurant, and an izakaya in Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto, and Shijo-Karasuma, and obtained a chef's license. He also likes sake, tasting different types of sake, and studying sake. In May 2018, after a long preparation, he opened Hitoshio, a restaurant serving fish and Japanese sake. He is the owner and restaurant head.
つかさんTsukasan
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Teppan Yakiniku Steak Mikinao
鉄板焼肉ステーキ樹直
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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大塚 直樹Naoki Otsuka
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Bringing local flavors to the world. Mr. Otsuka's passion for meat produces the best Teppanyaki.
He was born in 1977 in Hyogo. He decided to pursue his career in the culinary field because he cooks part-time and has loved cooking since he was a student. Trained at local restaurants in Kobe. He developed a particular passion for meat dishes and dreamed of opening a steak restaurant. This dream came true in November 2023 when he opened Teppan Yakiniku Steak Mikinao.
大塚 直樹Naoki Otsuka
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Kyoto Kushidokoro Azumaya
京都串処東屋本店
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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清水 義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu
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Serves high-quality yakitori and kushiage along with sake from all of Kyoto's breweries.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1976 in Osaka. He entered the industry by starting a small bar because he was fascinated by the food and beverage business, where he could bring smiles to guests' faces by serving delicious food. Opened Azumaya in Daikoku-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, and gained popularity. With the area's development, the restaurant moved to its current location. In addition to high-quality yakitori and kushiage skewers, the restaurant is favored widely for its extensive lineup of drinks, including sake from all the breweries in Kyoto City.
清水 義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu
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Gion Okumura
祇園おくむら
- Gion, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / Kyoto Cuisine / French / Wine
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上辻 弘文Hirofumi Kamitsuji
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Dedicated to Okumura. Inheriting the tradition of French kaiseki and continuing to evolve.
Mr. Kamitsuji was born in 1980 in Kyoto. The head chef and manager of Gion Okumura. He began his training at age 20 when he got a chance to work with his current restaurant. He learned many aspects of Okumura style, a pioneer of "French Kaiseki," a fusion of French cuisine and Kyoto Kaiseki, including cooking techniques, taste, hospitality, and seasonal arrangements. After years of dedication and training, he assumed his current position in 2018. While preserving the traditions handed down by his predecessors, he also explores new directions by introducing more dishes using local ingredients, shaping a new chapter in the restaurant's history.
上辻 弘文Hirofumi Kamitsuji
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