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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

The Chef's Recommendations

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

Yakiniku Densetsu Baribari

焼肉伝説バリバリ

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

鈴木 進平Shinpei Suzuki

Mr. Suzuki brings out the best in Yakiniku with the skill and finesse of Japanese cuisine.

He was born in 1987 in Aichi. Starting with a part-time job as a student, he has developed a career in the food and beverage industry. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he gained experience and honed his skills in the Japanese food industry, working in Japanese restaurants. Later, as an old acquaintance of the owner, he joined Yakiniku Densetsu Baribari. He is now taking on new challenges while still utilizing his experience.

鈴木 進平Shinpei Suzuki

SAI.  teppan Tenjinbashi

SAI.teppan天神橋

  • Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine

坂口 美代子Miyoko Sakaguchi

Facing the ingredients before her, Ms. Sakaguchi works hard every day to grow further.

She was born in 1994 in Hyogo. She was interested in cooking from a young age and enjoyed making food by herself. That interest naturally grew, and she went on to culinary school. After graduation, she entered a workplace primarily specializing in Western cuisine, where she was exposed to various techniques such as charcoal grilling, wood-fired grilling, and oven cooking. After that, she joined SAI.teppan Tenjinbashi and was motivated to hone her skills in a new environment.

坂口 美代子Miyoko Sakaguchi

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

Enman Izakaya Kougetsu

縁満居酒屋 皓月

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

山本 皓大Kodai Yamamoto

With a passion for cooking and a desire to preserve his own style, Mr. Yamamoto opened his restaurant.

He was born in 1987 in Shiga. Having the pleasure of seeing his food appreciated, he chose the path of a chef. He studied the basics of Japanese cuisine at Tsuji Culinary Institute and honed his skills at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel and Arima View Hotel (now Arima Kirari). His experience as a head chef and store manager further deepened his skills and knowledge of Japanese cuisine. After 18 years of training, he opened Enman Izakaya Kougetsu in December 2023, wanting to cook freely. In addition to being a cook, he distributes cooking and game videos on the web.

山本 皓大Kodai Yamamoto

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

Yakiniku Tanmiya

焼肉 炭味家

  • Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

山下 裕太Yuta Yamashita

Mr. Yamashita loves to eat and cook—a chef who has worked in Sushi and Japanese cuisine.

He was born in 1987 in Osaka. He has loved eating and cooking since he was a child. After working as a Sushi and Japanese cuisine chef, he now works at Yakiniku Tanmiya.

山下 裕太Yuta Yamashita

Miyazaki Ozaki Beef Washoku Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West

宮崎尾崎牛 和食 鉄板焼き 吟 梅田ヒルトンプラザウエスト

  • Nishi-Umeda, Osaka
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

樋口 芳也Yoshiya Higuchi

Mr. Higuchi finds true pleasure and purpose in working as a chef.

He was born in 1981 in Ehime. From childhood, he was good with his hands and liked to make things, so cooking was one of the pleasures he enjoyed serving his family. After graduating from Tsuji Gakuen Cooking & Confectionery College, he became interested in Italian food and began working at restaurants in Osaka. Later, he moved to his current company, which operates a wide range of restaurants. He started out at the meat restaurant Gin and transferred to the Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West when it was opened.

樋口 芳也Yoshiya Higuchi

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

SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO

SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

金沢Kanazawa

Mr. Kanazawa opened a sake bar to introduce the delicious taste of Japan to overseas guests.

He was born in 1980 in Osaka. While working for a trading company, he had the opportunity to visit many different countries. As he tasted the cuisine of those countries and met the people there, his fascination for Japanese cuisine, which is his origin, grew. So he took a new step forward by entering the culinary world, a field he had been interested in since his student days. He studied independently and honed his culinary skills under the guidance of his acquaintance, the current head chef, and opened SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO as the owner in 2024.

金沢Kanazawa

Miyagawacho Tensho

宮川町天匠

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

長谷川 隆次Ryuji Hasegawa

Mr. Hasegawa is an experienced chef who kept the taste of a long-established Japanese-style inn.

He was born in 1976 in Hokkaido. A part-time job in high school led him to become a chef. He has been working at a Japanese restaurant since his early days and has honed his skills, mainly in Japanese cuisine. He has been working in Kyoto since the age of 22. He spent 20 years as a chef at Tempura Yoshikawa in Tominokoji, Kyoto, and was the head chef for 18 years, maintaining the restaurant's taste. After that, he became independent and opened Miyagawacho Tensho. 

長谷川 隆次Ryuji Hasegawa

Beef Tenderloin Yakiniku Restaurant SHINBA

牛ヒレ焼肉の名紋神刃 

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

Omi-Kaiseki Kiyomoto

近江懐石 清元

  • North Otsu, Shiga
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kyoto Cuisine / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

清本 健次Kenji Kiyomoto

Mr. Kiyomoto offers Omi Kaiseki with ingredients unique to Omi, using the exceptional skills he acquired in Kyoto cuisine.

He was born in 1967 in Shiga. After graduating from high school, he entered the culinary world. At 23, he took over his family's ryokan (Japanese-style hotel) and switched to kappo (Japanese cooking). He trained under Mr. Akihiko Maruta at Kyoto Cuisine Maruta and Mr. Seiji Tone, the head chef at Biwako Hotel. Studied under Mr. Akiyuki Shingu, the head of the Seiwa Shijyoryu (the Way of Court Knives), and served as a ceremonial chef at the Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Omi Jingu Shrine, and Ise Jingu Shrine. In 2004, he was featured in an NHK human documentary program about the inheritance of Kyoto's Osechi cuisine, which received a great response. In 2010, he assumed the name of Kensei Kiyomoto, the 35th head chef of the Seiwa Shijyoryu.

清本 健次Kenji Kiyomoto

Nikutareya Namba BAL Branch

肉タレ屋 なんばBAL店

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Dining Bar,Dining bar / Gyudon (beef bowl) / Donburi (rice bowl) / Steak

櫻本 昂大Takahiro Sakuramoto

Mr. Sakuramoto continues to grow through his work in cuisine, which he has been involved in for a long time.

He was born in 1999 in Kagoshima. His involvement with cuisine in a part-time job during high school led him to be charmed by the joy of cooking and food arrangements. He gained various kinds of experience through his work, like meat processing at a Yakiniku restaurant. Pursuing a workplace where he could utilize the know-how gained through those experiences led him to the Nikutareya Namba BAL Branch. He works hard every day to provide better cuisine by polishing his skills.

櫻本 昂大Takahiro Sakuramoto

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

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

Higashiyama Garden

東山庭 Higashiyama Garden

  • Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Steak

石井 隆雄Takao Ishii

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Ishii is an award-winning chef who embodies tradition and innovation.

He was born in January 1967 in Kyoto. Since elementary school, he has loved to stand in the kitchen and serve food to those around him to their delight. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at Granvia Osaka Stream for 6 years, at the Westin Hotel Osaka for 9 years, and independently in Tokyo for 5 years, followed by 3 years at Granvia Kyoto and 3 years at L'Hôtel de Hiei. He has won many awards, including first prize at the 2009 National JR Hotel Group Culinary Competition. He has been charming guests with his refined taste and artful presentation.

石井 隆雄Takao Ishii

Yakiniku GUTS Hanare

焼肉GUTS 離れ

  • Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

濵﨑 辰也Tatsuya Hamasaki

Through the connections with others, Mr. Hamasaki grew as a person.

He was born in 1989 in Osaka. While in high school, he started working part-time at a local izakaya (Japanese-style pub) and went on to become a chef. Based on the foundation he developed there, he moved on to Italian cuisine and mastered the techniques of different cuisines. After that, he moved to a yakiniku restaurant in Umeda to gain more experience before joining Yakiniku GUTS Hanare.

濵﨑 辰也Tatsuya Hamasaki

EL CIELO Kitanozaka Branch

EL CIELO 北野坂店

  • Sannomiya, Hyogo
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza

仲井 睦Mutsumi Nakai

Mr. Nakai is a chef who offers fascinating dishes based on the experience and knowledge he has gained in Italy.

He was born in 1984 in Hyogo. The first time he ate Italian food, he was impressed, which led him to become an Italian chef. In 2018, he went to Firenze, Italy. For four and a half years, he devoted himself to learning everything from Italian regional cuisine to innovative techniques and actively interacted with experienced chefs.  In 2023, he opened EL CIELLO with his younger brother. They continue to prepare attractive dishes with perfect teamwork as brothers.

仲井 睦Mutsumi Nakai

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

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