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Katsuemon
勝衞門
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Udon (noodles),Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kansai-style Udon (noodles) / Soba (noodles)
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安田 達志Tatsushi Yasuda
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A restaurant manager offers an elaborate bowl of noodles that is quick and easy to enjoy.
Mr. Yasuda was born in 1977 in Tottori. He originally worked at an affiliated okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) restaurant. After receiving an offer from the owner of the same restaurant, he transferred to Katsuemon, which opened in 2023. He now serves as the restaurant manager, managing various tasks, including cooking and customer service. With his experience working at udon (thick noodles) and okonomiyaki restaurants, he strives to provide satisfying bowls for the busy lunch crowd to those looking for a drink after hours.
安田 達志Tatsushi Yasuda
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Cow specialty store Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Namba Dotonbori Branch
雌牛専門店 板前焼肉一牛 難波道頓堀店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Horumon (offal meat)
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尾形 陸Riku Ogata
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In his pursuit of wagyu beef's essence, Mr. Ogata provides guests with unrivaled flavors and experiences.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. He was born in 1993 in Osaka. Since 2018, he has been the representative of 5 branches of Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu, specializing in "Japanese female beef," which is less fatty, light, and pleasant to eat. His policy is to not only provide delicious yakiniku but also value every detail of service. Taking great pride in providing service that makes customers smile before his eyes is the theme of his life; he always takes special care to make the restaurant and its customers happy.
尾形 陸Riku Ogata
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Tori Ni Koishita Hi Teradacho Branch
鶏に恋した日 寺田町店
- Ikuno/Hirano, Osaka
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Chahan (fried rice) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen) / Tsukemen (noodles served separately from dip soup)
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中田 歩Ayumu Nakata
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Mr. Nakata works in the kitchen every day with the motto of conveying deliciousness.
He wanted to "make people smile and feel happy by eating delicious food," which is why he decided to pursue a career as a chef. He started his career in earnest at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) and began training in cooking with the goal of becoming independent. After accumulating experience over about seven years, he launched the group's own brand in 2021, opening Tori Ni Koishita Hi Yao Branch. The second store, Teradacho Branch, opened in 2023, and now he is preparing for the launch of the third store.
中田 歩Ayumu Nakata
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Matsusaka Gyuu Amiyaki Okuyama
松阪牛網焼き おくやま
- Yokkaichi, Mie
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine / General
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奥山 博Hiroshi Okuyama
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The culmination of his life and experience, "Matsusaka Gyuu Amiyaki Okuyama."
Born in Mie prefecture, in 1968. His parents loved sushi and the like, so they raised him in a "gourmet family." They were very interested in the world of food. He also decided to work in the food business, and started work at a hotel after he graduated high school. He polished his skills in Japanese, French, and other styles of cooking. Through his fascination for the proud local specialty of his hometown, Matsusaka Gyuu ushi, he came to work for the long-standing Matsusaka ushi (beef) specialty restaurant, "Asahi-ya," which further deepened his specialty knowledge. His experience up to this point culminates in the Matsusaka ushi specialty restaurant, "Matsusaka Gyuu Amiyaki Okuyama," which he opened in Yokaichi city.
奥山 博Hiroshi Okuyama
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Jukusei Horumon Yamagatagyu Sumibiyakiniku Ushigatari
熟成ホルモン・山形牛 炭火焼肉 牛語
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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津村 輝彦 Teruhiko Tsumura
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Mr. Tsumura continues to follow the path he believes in.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. He has been engaged in the restaurant business from a part-time job and has worked diligently in the industry. Throughout his career, he had many opportunities to work at restaurants that mainly served meat. Since he had been a customer of Ushigatari, he had the chance to work there. Utilizing the customer service skills and knowledge of ingredients that he has developed over the years, he is now running the restaurant as the manager.
津村 輝彦 Teruhiko Tsumura
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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
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染田 義宏Yoshihiro Someda
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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
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Cow specialty store Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Sannomiya Branch
雌牛専門店 板前焼肉一牛 三宮店
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Horumon (offal meat)
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尾形 陸Riku Ogata
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In his pursuit of wagyu beef's essence, Mr. Ogata provides guests with unrivaled flavors and experiences.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. He was born in 1993 in Osaka. Since 2018, he has been the representative of 5 branches of Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu, specializing in "Japanese female beef," which is less fatty, light, and pleasant to eat. His policy is to not only provide delicious yakiniku but also value every detail of service. Taking great pride in providing service that makes customers smile before his eyes is the theme of his life; he always takes special care to make the restaurant and its customers happy.
尾形 陸Riku Ogata
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Takeya Gyuuniku-ten
竹屋牛肉店
- Tsu, Mie
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Japanese Beef Steak
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竹谷 直記Naoki Takeya
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Mr. Takeya is the owner who continues to pursue Matsusaka beef, providing enjoyable moments of food and smiles.
He was born in 1976 in Mie. From a young age, he was familiar with the restaurant industry, including helping out at his older brother's yakiniku restaurant. In 2007, he opened Takeya Gyuuniku-ten. Hoping to "convey the true taste of Matsusaka beef," he decided, after repeated trial and error, to set its own standards for purchasing the beef. He believes that the appeal of yakiniku is that it is "fun" and considers not only the cooking area but also the conversation and atmosphere at the table to be important. As such, the restaurant delivers the deliciousness that supports this enjoyment to the visiting people.
竹谷 直記Naoki Takeya
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Itamae Yakiniku Ikko Sennichimae Branch
板前焼肉一光 千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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The skill acquired through years of experience in running a butcher shop. Never compromising on truly delicious meat.
He is from Hyogo. With a love for eating, he entered the culinary world from a hotel kitchen. After honing his skills at French restaurants in Ashiya and several yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants, he desired to further explore high-quality meats. At the age of 30, he started running a butcher shop. He dedicated 15 years to selecting meat and sales. In 2018, by fate, he joined Itamae Yakiniku Ikko. Currently, he approaches the purchase of high-quality meat with a discerning eye and strives to make guests even more satisfied.
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Konamon-dokoro Mitsukuni Ura-namba Branch
粉もん處 光圀 裏なんば店
- Namba, Osaka
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Yakisoba (fried noodle)
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松崎 健一郎Kenichiro Matsuzaki
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The diverse menu is the result of Mr. Matsuzaki's own experience and attention to detail.
He was born in Osaka. Since the time he worked for a textile manufacturer, he has visited many restaurants as an okonomiyaki and ramen geek. After that, he transformed into the world of food and beverage. While managing an okonomiyaki restaurant at a company, he met the owner of the current restaurant. The owner invited him, and he is now working as a chef at Konamon-dokoro Mitsukuni Ura-namba Branch. The diverse menu is all made with great confidence. It is filled with his commitment based on his experience working at an okonomiyaki restaurant and a noodle factory.
松崎 健一郎Kenichiro Matsuzaki
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Yakiniku Sutaminayama
焼肉スタミナ山
- Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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末吉 勇大郎Yutaro Sueyoshi
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With the motto "Challenge is the future!" Mr. Sueyoshi keeps moving forward.
He was born in 1993 in Kyoto. He grew up in an environment where he was exposed to the food and beverage service industry from a young age. While studying abroad in Vancouver at 18, he worked part-time at a restaurant and developed a deep interest in the service industry. After coming back to Japan, he joined a company in the food and beverage industry. He was given the responsibility of managing multiple stores in this rapidly expanding company. Through this experience, he understood the vast possibilities of the industry. After that, he worked as the opening manager of a membership-based yakitori restaurant, where he learned about the operation of a specialized business model. When he was 25, he set a goal to become independent by 30 and later opened Yakiniku Sutaminayama.
末吉 勇大郎Yutaro Sueyoshi
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Gionshinbashi Nakatani
祇園新橋中谷
- Gion, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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中谷 一郎Ichiro Nakatani
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Over 20 years dedicated to Japanese cuisine! A skilled chef honed in Kyoto's renowned restaurants.
Mr. Nakatani was born in 1975 in Kyoto. Coming from a family that ran a pottery shop, with close ties to chefs from a young age, it was only natural to pursue a career in cooking. This craftsman-like chef spent 20 years honing his skills in Japanese cuisine at renowned hotels and esteemed restaurants in Kyoto. Utilizing his extensive skills and experience, he became independent in October 2015, opening his restaurant, Gionshinbashi Nakatani, in the atmospheric area of Gion. The restaurant's reputation quickly spread through word of mouth, attracting the attention of food enthusiasts.
中谷 一郎Ichiro Nakatani
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Matsuzaka-niku Ganso Wadakin
松阪肉元祖 和田金
- Matsusaka/Kisei, Mie
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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つやこTsuyako
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She ensures that every guest feels welcomed with nothing less than perfect hospitality.
Initially, she worked in the service industry, before moving on to work in guest services as a hostess at Wadakin in 2001. In addition to her focus on sukiyaki (hot pot stew), she also makes sure to provide a relaxed atmosphere where each and every guest can enjoy their meal, engaging them in conversation at opportune times. She keeps up the culinary traditions of this long-standing sukiyaki restaurant to make sure that the quality of their food always shines through.
つやこTsuyako
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SH’UN Wine & Dine
ワイン＆ダイン「シュン」
- Namba, Osaka
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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森田 浩史Hirofumi Morita
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Mr. Morita became a head chef who prepares high-quality and delicious food to fulfill his dream as a student.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. When he was a student, he was captivated by the sight of a chef working across the counter of a Kappo restaurant, and his dream from then on was to become a chef. He began his career in 2013 at Swissotel Nankai Osaka SH'UN Wine & Dine. After training at Steak Kappo Tsune-zune, he gained further experience by returning to his current workplace, SH'UN Wine & Dine, and since November 2024, he has displayed his skills as the restaurant's head chef.
森田 浩史Hirofumi Morita
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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
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中村 健治Kenji Nakamura
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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
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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
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天羽 智哉Tomoya Amou
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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
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Korean Restaurant Yuchun
焼肉冷麺ユッチャン
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)
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安川 秀一Shuichi Yasukawa
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Mr. Yasukawa has been trained in Yakiniku his entire career. He is a professional meat cutter.
He was born in 1985 in Shimane. He has loved Yakiniku since he was a child. When deciding on a career path after graduating from high school, he chose to enter the restaurant industry because he wanted to entertain guests with the "finest Yakiniku." Gained experience at restaurants such as Korean Restaurant Renge and Ginmiya, learning how to recognize delicious meat, cut it, and serve it. In December 2020, he joined the restaurant as a chef at the same time as Yuchun opened in Kitashinchi.
安川 秀一Shuichi Yasukawa
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Kitashinchi Sushi Senkoudo
北新地 鮨 千功堂
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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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
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Ca sento
Ca sento
- Motomachi, Hyogo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish / European
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福本 伸也Shinya Fukumoto
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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
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Yakitori to Sousakusumibiyaki Kokoko
焼き鳥と創作炭火焼 こここ
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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加藤 翔Sho Kato
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Charcoal grills connect people. Diverse experiences create a unique taste and sense of wonder.
Mr. Sho Kato was born in 1990 in Kyoto. After graduating high school, he started his culinary journey, gaining ten years of experience at a yakitori restaurant, Yakitori Daikichi. He then broadened his expertise by exploring various culinary fields, including ramen and yakiniku. In March 2024, he fulfilled his dream of opening his own yakitori restaurant, Sumibiyaki Koteppan Kiyamachi, in Kawaramachi, Kyoto. By November, he expanded with a second restaurant, Yakitori to Sousakusumibiyaki Kokoko. As a chef-owner, he continually seeks to discover new culinary delights, drawing from his vast experiences and refined skills.
加藤 翔Sho Kato
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