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Kyoto Italian Oshokuya Kappa

京都イタリアン 欧食屋 Kappa

  • Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Spanish / Wine

石橋 健志Kenji Ishibashi

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Ishibashi wants to bring joy to people through cooking, which he has loved since childhood.

Mr. Ishibashi has been interested in cooking since elementary school when he helped his mother cook and even tried making his own lunch. While studying to be a dietitian, he had a part-time job in a restaurant, which increased his interest in cooking. After graduating, he began a full-fledged career in the culinary field. He became a barista and a junior vegetable connoisseur, expanding his knowledge of food. In 2016, he opened the Italian restaurant Oshokuya Kappa, and he is constantly striving to offer dishes that please customers.

石橋 健志Kenji Ishibashi

Originator of Teppanyaki Steak Misono, Kobe Main branch

元祖鉄板焼ステーキみその神戸本店

  • Sannomiya, Hyogo
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

元谷 和之Kazuyuki Motoya

Without undermining the taste of Misono, the chef fuses French cuisine with the Japanese traditional teppan cuisine.

Born in Hiroshima prefecture in 1960. Studied abroad in France after graduating from the Tsuji Culinary Insitute of Abe Osaka. Took lessons in authentic cooking. Upon returning to Japan, began work at a Suntory affiliated Western-style restaurant for around seven years, gaining experience as a deputy chef. After retiring, made a fateful visit to the "Misono Restaurant Osaka." Currently testing skills at the "Misono Restaurant Kobe" after becoming fascinated by Teppanyaki. With 33 years of experience, now focusses upon cultivating the next generation and plays a role in leading the junior chefs. 

元谷 和之Kazuyuki Motoya

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)

荒井 拓也 Takuya Arai

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

AVOCADO HOUSE NAMBA

AVOCADO HOUSE NAMBA

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Mexican/Central American,Global/International / Middle Eastern/Arab / Mexican/Central American / International/Fusion

IOTO - Kyoto Vegetable and Charcoal Grill -

京野菜と炭火料理 庵都

  • Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Wine

中村 健治Kenji Nakamura

Showing an ability that goes above and beyond, Mr. Nakamura made steady progress, step by step.

Mr. Nakamura was born in 1972 in Kagoshima. Because his relatives managed their own restaurant, he had many chances to naturally experience delicious food. Wanting to cook his own cuisine instead of just looking at food, he began walking the path of cooking. After acquiring his cooking license, he began working at a Japanese restaurant in a hotel at Fukuoka. After that, he started working for the Hatoya Kanko Group, serving successively in roles such as head chef, executive chef, director, and executive chef. By chance, he joined Fufu Kyoto as head chef in October 2022. 

中村 健治Kenji Nakamura

SUIPARA #Doutonbori Waffle

SUIPARA#道頓堀ワッフル

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Sweets,Cafe/Sweets / Cake / Parfait / Others

池田 みのりMinori Ikeda

Offers "memorable sweets" that are fun to look at and delicious to eat. 

Ms. Ikeda is from Osaka. She has experience in restaurants in the Osaka area, mainly cafes. Currently, active as a staff member of SUIPARA #Doutonbori Waffle. She offers "memorable sweets" in Dotonbori that look fun to look at, taste good to eat, and come in various attractive variations.

池田 みのりMinori Ikeda

Creative Japanese Confectionery Studio BASHOAN

創作和菓子工房 芭蕉庵

  • Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
  • Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Ice Cream / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Japanese Tea

齋藤 有未Yumi Saito

She jumped into the field of Japanese confectionery along with her passion toward sweets and people.

She was born in 1996 in Osaka prefecture. She often made sweets since she was a child, as she liked cooking and also satisfying people. She was so astonished by eating tasty [warabi-mochi (bracken-starch dumpling)] at [Bashoan], as well as its style of grinding a stone mill to make your own flower, that she longed to be on the providing side. She started working at [Creative Japanese Confectionery Studio Bashoan] in 2015. Currently she is actively working as its manager, offering the traditional tastes with her smile to bring the enjoyment she experienced to many people.

齋藤 有未Yumi Saito

Table36

テーブル36

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Buffet,Buffet / General / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)

𠮷田 博人Hiroto Yoshida

Mr. Yoshida's interest in creating things led him to the world of French and Italian cuisine.

He was born in 1969 in Osaka. Being deeply interested in making and creating things, he wanted to express himself through cooking and decided to become a chef. Started his career as a banquet chef at Miyako Hotel Osaka. In 2003, he moved to All-Day Dining in Swiss Hotel Nankai Osaka (former Nankai South Tower Hotel Osaka), where he continued his training. He then became the head chef at Table 36, preparing dishes that make the most of his experience.

𠮷田 博人Hiroto Yoshida

Sazanami

  • Toba/Shima, Mie
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

林 竜次Ryuji Hayashi

He made his middle school dream a reality by becoming a head chef at the young age of 32.

He was born in 1973 and raised in Tokyo. His fascination with professional cooking started in middle school and led him to specialize in the culinary arts during his high school years. He went on to spend seven years studying at several traditional Japanese restaurants, which included Takamura in Roppongi, Egawa in Ginza, and Ajisai in Akasaka. Then, because of a connection he made in Mie Prefecture, he moved there at age 25 to start a job at Sazanami. After seven years on the job, he was promoted to a head chef at the age of 32. He makes his way to local fisheries every morning for fresh ingredients and takes advantage of his veteran skills and judgment to deliver the best food that Toba has to offer.

林 竜次Ryuji Hayashi

Robatayaki Isshin Moriguchi Branch

炉端焼き一新 守口店

  • Moriguchi, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Sake

天羽 智哉Tomoya Amou

Providing "the joy of food" that spreads a chain of smiles.

After gaining knowledge of foods by working in school meal services, Mr. Amou entered the restaurant industry. He shows his skills as a manager at Robatayaki Isshin Moriguchi Branch, which opened in November 2022. He carefully selects seasonal ingredients to provide guests with the "joy of food" through robatayaki, which allows them to offer the natural flavor of ingredients.

天羽 智哉Tomoya Amou

GION Yamaneko

GION 山根子

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake

泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi

Ms. Izumi is the owner who proposes unique pairings based on her deep knowledge of sake.

She was born in Kyoto. Fascinated by the depth of sake, with its various flavors and aromas, she entered the restaurant business. In 2023, she opened GION Yamaneko as an owner. Since she is a sake expert and used to manage a shochu bar, she has extensive knowledge of pairing with food. She is also a certified senior koji (rice molt) specialist and is familiar with fermented foods, koji foods, and beverages, which is why she is planning to make homemade doburoku (unrefined sake) and amazake (sweet rice drink) at the bar.

泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi

Sennaritei Shinkabou

せんなり亭 心華房

  • Hikone/Taga/Aisho, Shiga
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak

川上 康裕Yasuhiro Kawakami

Valuing every encounter with customers and ingredients, Mr. Kawakami delivers the best taste of the moment.

Mr. Kawakami was born in 1988 in Shiga. After graduating from a cooking school, he trained at an Italian restaurant in Gion, Kyoto, and started his career as a chef. After that, he gained experience in French cuisine at a wedding hall in Shiga Prefecture and then moved to Sennaritei Fudo, a restaurant specializing in Omi beef in Shiga Prefecture. He creates new-style course meals using Omi beef, Shiga's specialty, and always works with the ingredients with full attention.

川上 康裕Yasuhiro Kawakami

SHOGUN BURGER Shinsaibashi Branch

SHOGUN BURGER 心斎橋店

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Fast Food,Other / Hamburger

南 優星Yusei Minami

Mr. Minami is an enthusiastic chef driven by a passion for hamburgers and customer feedback.

He was from Hyogo. Burgers are his favorite food, and he has wanted to work at a hamburger store since childhood. He made this dream come true when he launched the SHOGUN BURGER Shinsaibashi Branch. With a passion for researching hamburgers, he has eaten hamburgers from many different restaurants. He is encouraged by the comments he hears from customers when they leave, "It was delicious." "Customer satisfaction is my greatest motivation and goal to be fulfilled," he says.

南 優星Yusei Minami

Kobe Onsen Sosaku Dining Sou

神戸温泉 創作ダイニング蒼 -sou-

  • Kita-ku/Arima onsen, Hyogo
  • Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Udon (noodles) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

高橋 英昭Hideaki Takahashi

Mr. Takahashi's knowledge and skills are from various restaurants of different genres, especially Japanese food.

He was born in 1979 in Okayama. Entered the world of food and beverage through a part-time job as a student. Through practical experience, he learned the joy of cooking. After working as a chef at various types of restaurants of different genres and business categories, he moved on to Japanese cuisine. He has been active in Japanese restaurants such as kappo, creative Japanese, and soba (buckwheat noodles). In addition, he has also experience as a chef in bars and hotel restaurants. With the renewal of the current restaurant in 2022, he became the head chef of Sou.

高橋 英昭Hideaki Takahashi

Italian Restaurant Tavola D'oro

イタリア料理 ターヴォラ ドォーロ

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Italian,Italian/French / Pasta / European / Beer

栗岡 卓佐Takusuke Kurioka

Mr. Kurioka was fascinated by authentic Italian cuisine.

During his student days, he spent time abroad and was fascinated with authentic Italian cuisine, especially the dishes served in ristorantes. After returning to Japan, he studied culinary arts at the Tsuji Culinary Institute. Upon graduation, he honed his skills at Italian restaurants in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.

栗岡 卓佐Takusuke Kurioka

Ca sento

Ca sento

  • Motomachi, Hyogo
  • Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish / European

福本 伸也Shinya Fukumoto

The Chef's Recommendations

An athletic-oriented chef, not sport-oriented nor too stoic.

He was born in 1978 in Kobe. Since he was 15 years old, he has kept improving his skills as a chef. He went to Europe in 1998 and trained for 8 years in Italy and Spain. At the age of 26, he worked as a chef at [Ca sento], a renowned restaurant in Balencia, Spain that has the same name as his current restaurant. During this period, he has found his current policy that a chef shouldn' t be an egoistic artist, but has to be a part of a team. After coming back to Japan, he opened his own restaurant in 2008.

福本 伸也Shinya Fukumoto

Kitashinchi Sushi Senkoudo

北新地 鮨 千功堂

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake

竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi

Mr. Takechi delivers moments of happiness to his many customers with deliciousness that he creates with his own skill.

He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.

竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi

Sumibiyaki Dining Okageya Umeda Branch

炭火焼dining おかげ家 梅田店

  • Chayamachi/Nakazakicho, Osaka
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl)

西村 悠貴Yuuki Nishimura

Moved from a place of communicating with customers to a place of serving meals.

Mr. Nishimura was born in 1987 in Osaka. While working part-time at Izakaya pubs, he enjoyed interacting with customers in the hall, and his desire to satisfy them became stronger. In 2018, he switched from serving dishes to making them in the kitchen. He feels joy not only in the fact that his food is enjoyed but also that the space becomes warmer and more festive through the food.

西村 悠貴Yuuki Nishimura

Sumibi Yakitori Sakamori Kitashinchi Hondoori Branch

炭火焼鳥さかもり北新地本通り店

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Wine

高尾 大作Daisaku Takao

Mr. Takao entitles himself a "newcomer" at Kitashinchi, so always wants to be a challenger.

He was born in 1979 in Osaka. He worked as a salesperson for a cosmetics company in Tokyo and traveled around the country. Then, his passion for "not only pleasing many people but also wanting to see each customer's happy face right before him" led him to the food and beverage industry. After eight years of experience in Italian and yakitori restaurants, he was impressed by the yakitori at Sakamori and eventually joined the restaurant. Even now, as his career progresses, he remains humble, calling himself a "newcomer," and continues to take on new challenges every day.

高尾 大作Daisaku Takao

Hokkaido Sakaba Kita-no Kazoku Namba Sennichimae Branch

北海道酒場 北の家族 なんば千日前店

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns

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