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Seiwasou
清和荘
- Fushimi/Daigo, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sake / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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竹中 雄大Yudai Takenaka
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Connecting history and the future. The fourth generation's challenge and progress with a passion for cooking.
Mr. Takenaka was born in 1994 in Kyoto. Born into a family that ran a restaurant, he grew up close to cooking from an early age. After graduating from university, he attended evening classes at culinary school to learn the basics of cooking while working at a fish market in the morning to learn practical skills so that he gained a profound understanding of ingredients. Following that, he honed his skills at prestigious restaurants such as the renowned inn Sumiya Ryokan in Kyoto and joined Seiwasou in 2022. He is a chef who leads a historic restaurant into the future, preserving tradition while fearlessly embracing new challenges.
竹中 雄大Yudai Takenaka
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Gyoza & Beer 541+
ギョーザ&ビール541+
- Yotsubashi/Shinmachi/Horie, Osaka
- Gyoza (dumplings),Chinese / Gyoza (dumplings) / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Beer
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淺野 周平Shuhei Asano
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Digging deep into the fascination of Gyoza, Mr. Asano opened a restaurant to enjoy it with beer.
He was born in 1978 in Osaka. He was attracted to the food and beverage industry because he could see reactions to food and service right in front of his eyes. He has been involved with restaurants for a long time, not as a chef but as the one who manages them. After training at the Bib Gourmand-certified Korean restaurant Mrs. Yoon, he opened Gyoza & Beer 541+ in 2013. Much knowledge gained from the chefs of the time, including French and ethnic cuisines, was also the basis of the restaurant.
淺野 周平Shuhei Asano
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Pontocho Kyoshikian
先斗町 京四季庵
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak
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Robatayaki Isshin Namba branch
炉端焼き一新 難波店
- Namba, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese
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松本 悠一Yuichi Matsumoto
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Aiming to cook delicious food that will bring smiles to customers' faces without forgetting original intention.
Mr. Matsumoto was born in 1993 in Osaka. He originally started out with a love of cooking and the joy of having people tell him how delicious his food was. His quest for more delicious food and flavors led him to become a professional chef. After gaining experience as a part-timer at various restaurants, he ended up at Isshin. Always remembering his original intention, he continues to put his heart and soul into satisfying his customers so they will want to return.
松本 悠一Yuichi Matsumoto
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Sake and Japanese cuisine Hokkori Kyoto Kiyamachi Main Store
酒ト和食ほっこり京都木屋町本店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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富山 梓Azusa Tomiyama
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Mr. Tomiyama makes cuisine that is loved by many and continues to grow professionally.
He was born in 1998 in Kagoshima. He loves to cook and enjoys eating delicious food. Wanting to bring joy to people through cooking, he wished to eventually own his restaurant. As he gained experience as a chef, he came across Hokkori and joined the restaurant.
富山 梓Azusa Tomiyama
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Hakuundai Grand Front Osaka Branch
白雲台 グランフロント大阪店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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金城 忠範Tadanori Kaneshiro
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Always keep working hard for the best. That will lead Mr. Kaneshiro to tomorrow.
He was born in Osaka. His love of cooking led him to pursue a career as a chef. He started working at Hakuundai as a part-time student worker. Later, he became a full-time employee but expanded his activities to other fields to gain various experiences. In April 2013, he started working at Tsuruhashi Yakiniku Hakuundai as a start-up staff member. Currently, he is the manager of Hakuundai Grand Front Osaka Branch, where he manages the restaurant and works as a chef.
金城 忠範Tadanori Kaneshiro
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Kyo-ryori Otabicho Tagoto
京料理 御旅町田ごと
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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吉永 倫英Norihide Yoshinaga
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Trained at the long-established restaurant, Mr. Yoshinaga carries on the tradition of Kyoto cuisine for future generations.
He was born in 1971 in Osaka. After graduating high school, he moved to Kyoto to learn Kyoto cuisine. Upon discovering the renowned Kyoto cuisine establishment, Tagoto, he decided to join the company. He studied traditional Kyoto cuisine from its foundation, acquiring cooking techniques. Through his training, he embodied the spirit of hospitality unique to Kyoto. With the knowledge and solid skills gained from years of experience, he was appointed as the head chef of the restaurant in 1999. Since 2012, he has served as the deputy director of the culinary department, continuing to preserve the taste of the long-established restaurant.
吉永 倫英Norihide Yoshinaga
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The New World
ザ・ニューワールド
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Cookshop / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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The owner-chef of The New World.
Mr. Toba was born in 1978 in Saitama Prefecture. He has a unique background, having quit his job as a J-League trainee and worked as an elementary school teacher before entering the world of chefs at 32. He trained for 3 years at DIRITTO in Kagurazaka, 2 years at Florilege in Aoyama, and 2 years as a sous chef at Aria di Tacubo in Ebisu before becoming the chef at Gris in Yoyogi Uehara in March 2016. He then became the owner-chef of the same restaurant, which reopened as sio in July 2018.
鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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Private Room Yakiniku Wagyu Horumon Isshin
個室焼肉 和牛ホルモン 一新
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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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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Kyoto Senryo
京都千両
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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大森 三夫Mitsuo Omori
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Mr. Omori continues to work diligently with each piece of Sushi to bring joy to his guests.
He was born in 1965 in Tochigi. Feeling the satisfaction and joy of making people happy through cooking, he decided to become a chef to bring smiles to many people's faces. After training at an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) and a Sushi restaurant, he acquired solid skills and developed a passion for bringing out the best ingredients. He is currently working as a chef at Kyoto Senryo, which opened in front of Kyoto Station on September 13, 2024. He has a deep love for Sushi, and the thought that goes into every single piece of Sushi brings a smile to the faces of the guests.
大森 三夫Mitsuo Omori
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Yakiniku Nanatsuboshi Shinsaibashisuji Branch
焼肉七つ星 心斎橋筋店
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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岩谷 一輝Kazuki Iwatani
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Mr. Iwatani continues to attract people both in taste and price.
Mr. Iwatani is the head chef at Yakiniku Nanatsuboshi Shinsaibashisuji Branch. Nanatsuboshi offers seven kinds of beef, carefully selected for their taste and price; each is a rare part of Japanese black beef. He and the restaurant continue to attract visitors with its delicious food and reasonable prices, which can only be offered by a Yakiniku restaurant directly operated by a butcher store with four branches in the Sanda area of Kobe.
岩谷 一輝Kazuki Iwatani
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Teppanyaki Kobe
鉄板焼 神戸
- Namba, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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平瀬 和豊Kazutoyo Hirase
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Admired the appearance of chefs and entered the world of cooking.
Mr. Hirase was born in 1975 in Hyogo. Influenced by the TV program he watched as a student, he decided to become a chef. Joined a members-only resort hotel and began his career in earnest. Since then, he has continued to hone his skills around Hyogo and the Hokuriku region and joined Teppanyaki Kobe in 2009. Currently, he provides guests with a pleasant experience with his brilliant teppanyaki performances and thoughtful hospitality.
平瀬 和豊Kazutoyo Hirase
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Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei
炭焼うな富士 大丸京都別邸
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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田中 喬也Takaya Tanaka
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Mr. Tanaka roasts extra-large blue eels with a red flame and serves the finest eel dishes.
He was born in 1985 in Mie. A head chef at Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei. When he was a child, he discovered the joy of cooking when his family praised the food he cooked for them. At 18, he decided to become a professional and joined the Kaburaya Group, which operates the current restaurant. He is particularly excellent in the highly skilled techniques of opening the belly of the eel and char-grilling it over charcoal, for which he was appointed to his current position at the time of the restaurant's opening in September 2023.
田中 喬也Takaya Tanaka
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Taishu Yakiniku Birichan Namba Shinsaibashi Branch
大衆焼肉びりちゃん 難波心斎橋店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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山本 悠貴Yuuki Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto is a chef who pursues the smiles on his guests' faces, motivated by their "It was delicious."
He was born in 1991 in Shiga. Attracted by the opportunity to hear "Thank you" and "It was delicious" directly from guests and to see their smiling faces, he entered the culinary world. He obtained a chef's license while working. His career started at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub). Then, after gaining experience at a tuna yakiniku restaurant, he joined his current company. Recognized for his abilities, he has managed the Birichan Namba Shinsaibashi Branch since its opening in April 2024.
山本 悠貴Yuuki Yamamoto
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Feliz-malto
Feliz-團斗 Malto
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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田島 啓史Hiroshi Tajima
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Mr. Tajima draws on his experience at a renowned Japanese restaurant to offer seasonal dishes using miso from all over the country.
Mr. Tajima was born in 1981 in Kyoto. Loves to cook, so he naturally wanted to become a chef. Began training at the age of 20 at a renowned restaurant in Arashiyama that offers a fusion of Kyoto cuisine and French courses. For 6 years, he studied single-mindedly and gained further experience in creative Japanese restaurants and Izakaya (Japanese-style pubs). He joined the company in February 2018 when a person he worked with at the creative Japanese restaurant launched TD-MOVE Inc. and invited him to join the company. He has worked as the head chef at Feliz-malto since March 2018.
田島 啓史Hiroshi Tajima
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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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Pontocho HOUSHOAN
先斗町 烹祥庵
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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Kyoto Cuisine Takeshima Ichigo
京料理 竹島 ICHIGO
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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小財 拓也Takuya Kozai
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Every time Mr. Kozai explores the depths of Japanese cuisine, he gains new knowledge and expresses it through his cooking.
Since he was little, he enjoyed creating things with his hands. Following that line of interest, he encountered cooking and naturally progressed into the world of Japanese cuisine. Through dedicated training, he continually refines his skills while immersing himself in seasonal ingredients and Japanese culture. At Takeshima ICHIGO, he is dedicated to offering each dish with the knowledge and techniques he has cultivated.
小財 拓也Takuya Kozai
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Bifteck Kawamura Premium Kitashinchi restaurant
ビフテキのカワムラPremium北新地店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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荒井 拓也 Takuya Arai
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With his childhood passion for cooking in his heart, Mr. Arai constantly polishes his culinary skills.
He was born in 1973 in Hyogo Prefecture. As he likes cooking ever since he was a child, he decided to be a chef. In 1992, he started his career at [Bifteck Kawamura Kobe main restaurant] as a part-time worker during high school. Currently, He keeps working on the culinary frontlines as head chef at [Bifteck Kawamura Premium Kitashinchi restaurant].
荒井 拓也 Takuya Arai
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