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Japanese cuisine Saga SUN MEMBERS Kyoto Saga

日本料理嵯峨 サンメンバーズ京都嵯峨

  • Sagano/Uzumasa, Kyoto
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine

竹内 千秋Chiaki Takeuchi

The Chef's Recommendations

Influenced by Mr. Takeuchi's father, a carpenter, he wanted to have a profession.

He was born in 1983 in Tokushima. Influenced by his father, who is a carpenter, he wanted to learn a vocational skill. Plus, the fact that the manager of his part-time job used to work with Japanese cuisine made him long want to become a Japanese cuisine chef himself in the future. After graduating from school, he became a chef and trained at [XIV Naruto] and had his experiences working for private restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka. Then he became the sous-chef of Japanese cuisine at several restaurants, including [XIV Kyoto Yase Rikyu]. In June 2018, he became the head chef of [SUN MEMBERS Kyoto Saga] until the present.

竹内 千秋Chiaki Takeuchi

Cow specialty store Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Namba Higashi Shinsaibashi Branch

雌牛専門店 板前焼肉一牛 なんば東心斎橋店

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Horumon (offal meat)

尾形 陸Riku Ogata

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

Gion Kitagawa Hanbee

祇園 北川半兵衞

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Others / Japanese Tea

山形 陽Yo Yamagata

Mr. Yamagata, who has experience in customer service in eastern and western Japan, now supports Japan's fascinating food culture experience.

After working as a service person at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo and a bar in Ginza, he moved his career to Kyoto. Then, he worked in a bar in Kyoto and managed an entertainment facility. He has been working at Gion Kitagawa Hanbee since its opening in 2018. As a manager, he supports guests' fascinating food culture experience.

山形 陽Yo Yamagata

Unagi no Masa

うなぎのまさ

  • Kamihonmachi, Osaka
  • Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake

石黒 岳Gaku Ishiguro 

Mr. Ishiguro keeps challenging himself in new areas by focusing on what he wants to do.

He was born in 1998 in Osaka. Since his family owned a French restaurant, he was familiar with the work of a chef from childhood. Started his training at a Japanese restaurant. After that, he moved to a members-only sushi restaurant to further hone his skills. The decision was made to launch a restaurant specializing in eels at the same store, and he was given the responsibility for it. In September 2022, the restaurant opened as Unagi no Masa. As manager and chef, he is in charge of the restaurant. He is a qualified sommelier.

石黒 岳Gaku Ishiguro 

Kawaume

川うめ

  • Toba/Shima, Mie
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel)

山路 太一Taichi Yamaji

He converted his inn into a restaurant specializing in unagi (eel) to carry on his hometown’s tradition of unagi cuisine.

He was born in 1959 and raised in Mie Prefecture. After he graduated from college, he took a job at Hotel Taiike, which used to be in Toba, since he was going to eventually take over his parents' traditional Japanese inn that they were running at the time. During his time working at the hotel, he worked in the kitchen as well as the front desk, so he built experience with customer service in addition to cooking. After three years, he came back home to handle reception, cooking, and management at Kawaume. When his father passed away in 2008, he took over Kawaume as the 4th generation inheritor, and converted it from an inn into a restaurant specializing in unagi cuisine. Nowadays, he works hard to preserve the local traditions of unagi cuisine and has worked up a reputation for his original donburi (rice bowl) recipe.

山路 太一Taichi Yamaji

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

Sushi no Daripin

寿司のだりぴん

  • Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi

Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.

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

Nick

Nick

  • Nankinmachi(Kobe Chinatown)/Kyukyoryuchi, Hyogo
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak

錦 昭光Akimitsu Nishiki

Mr. Nishiki is an ambassador of Kobe Beef, fascinating people with meat that only a butcher store can provide.

He was born in 1980 in Kobe. He is a chef full of love for his hometown who decided to open Nick out of a desire to convey the appeal of Kobe beef. In addition to selling meat as a butcher store, he has also set up an eat-in space for people to casually enjoy meat, showing a new way of being a meat shop. Not only does he sell carefully selected meats, including Kobe beef, but he also attracts attention for his style of cooking meat of the visitor's choice in the shop.

錦 昭光Akimitsu Nishiki

Creo-ru Dotonbori Branch

くれおーる道頓堀店

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Takoyaki (octopus balls)

中原 伸浩Nobuhiro Nakahara

Being told that the food he cooked was "delicious" was Mr. Nakahara's start.

He was born in 1973 in Toyama. In his part-time job as a student, he was told that the food he made was "delicious." That experience inspired him to decide to become a chef in the future. After graduating high school, he entered the culinary world and began training. He honed his skills at Ginza Aster and other yakiniku restaurants. He joined Creo-ru Corporation in 2012. Currently, he is working as a chef at Creo-ru Dotonbori Branch.

中原 伸浩Nobuhiro Nakahara

Nikuju Hokusai

肉重北斎

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)

長谷川 竜介Ryusuke Hasegawa

Mr. Hasegawa assists guests in making good memories with friendly service and smiles.

He was born in 1978 in Kyoto. After working in the education industry for a long time, he became the manager of Nikuju Hokusai in April 2024 by chance. The restaurant aims to serve food within five minutes as a "fast food restaurant of Nikuju." However, that is certainly not the only thing he values. He also cares about communicating with guests and is good at capturing their needs instantly. With his experience, he is dedicated to providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

長谷川 竜介Ryusuke Hasegawa

Steak & Wine ChevalRouge

ステーキ&ワイン シュバルージュ 

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / General / Steak

高尾 隆之Takayuki Takao

Mr. Takao is a Teppanyaki master who enchants diners with delicious flavors that resonate with the senses, lingering aftertaste, and warm hospitality.

He was born in 1968 in Okayama. He is a head chef at ChevalRouge. Starting his career at Grill Loa, a Western-style restaurant in Osaka, he also gained experience at teppanyaki restaurants in Dojima Hotel and Ritz-Carlton, Osaka. During that time, he realized "the happiness of making food in front of customers and being able to share the moment when they eat it and share their impressions," and he has devoted himself to teppanyaki as his life as a chef. Since founding the current restaurant in 2004, he has been showing his skills and contributing to its growth into a famous restaurant in Kitashinchi. The warm hospitality that reflects a sincere personality is also popular. His warm hospitality, which reflects his sincere personality, is well-received.

高尾 隆之Takayuki Takao

BONSAI1877

BONSAI1877

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

鳴嶋 喜永Yoshinori Narushima

Mr. Narushima offers exquisite dishes combined with experience in Italy and Kyoto's cuisine.

He was born in 1983 in Shizuoka and began his culinary career at 20. He spent three years training in Italy, honing his skills as a chef through the local food culture and among Italian chefs. Upon returning to Japan, he worked at a Japanese pizzeria. He is currently the chef and Primo Pizzaiolo at BONSAI1877, offering unique dishes crafted with expertise gained in Italy and high-quality ingredients sourced primarily from Kyoto.

鳴嶋 喜永Yoshinori Narushima

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

田中 喬也Takaya Tanaka

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

Fujino

藤乃

  • Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Soba (noodles) / Nabe (hot pot) / Duck

門野 倫也Michiya Kadono

The Chef's Recommendations

From part-time work during high school, Mr. Kadono chose the path of living on his own skills.

He was born in 1973 in Hyogo. He gained experience in the food and beverage industry through a part-time job during high school. Despite working as a salaried employee at a major corporation, he aspired to work independently with his skills, leading to his decision to leave the company. He was fortunate to have good colleagues and trained in Western cuisine, Japanese cuisine, French cuisine, and handmade soba noodles. Through this journey, he came across the owner of Fujino, and has been serving as the head chef since 2014. With a desire to expand his culinary expertise, he learned handmade soba, and he makes sure to create menus that utilize his many experiences.

門野 倫也Michiya Kadono

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

Tetsuju

鉄じゅう

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

多々納 大展Hironobu Tatano

Mr. Tatano is a chef born in a town of food and humanity who also runs a farm. 

He is a native of Osaka. After graduating high school, he trained at the famous Osaka restaurant Kushinobo. Four years later, he left the restaurant business. But at 25, he opened a 5-square-meter restaurant in Soemon-cho, Minami, Osaka. That was the beginning of it all. He acquired qualifications as a sommelier, sake connoisseur, and cheese sommelier and also started his own farming in Kushimoto, Wakayama. He is a chef born and raised in Osaka, a city of kuidaore (to eat until drop) filled with human kindness.

多々納 大展Hironobu Tatano

Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi

炭焼きステーキとワイン obiobi

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

菅 徹Toru Suga

Heartfelt dishes presenting the best of ingredients.

[Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi] started with a desire to provide delicious food and a comfortable space with selective ingredients and friendly faces. The best of the ingredients, instead of surprise performance, is what [Charcoal grilled steak and wine obiobi] always strives to create.

菅 徹Toru Suga

Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Kiyamachi Main Branch

京都スタンドきよきよ木屋町本店

  • Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
  • Japanese,Japanese / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sawa (cocktail of spirits and soda) / Sake

山本 由矢Yuya Yamamoto

His efforts and fate have led Mr. Yamamoto to build a career as a chef.

Mr. Yamamoto was born in 1989 in Kyoto. An acquaintance invited him to enter the world of chefs. He worked in hotel operations for about two and a half years, learning the basics of customer service and hospitality. After that, he became increasingly attracted to cooking, and his desire to make delicious food with his hands grew stronger. Amid such a situation, he had an opportunity to join Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Kiyamachi Main Branch. Currently, he is developing his cooking knowledge further while improving his handling of ingredients and cooking techniques.

山本 由矢Yuya Yamamoto

Sushi Nagayoshi

鮨 永吉

  • Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi

永吉 昭夫Akio Nagayoshi

Mr. Nagayoshi polished his skills at a long-standing restaurant headquartered in Tsukiji and adheres to Edo-mae techniques and essence. 

Mr. Nagayoshi was born in 1967 and is a native of Osaka. Longing to be a sushi artisan since he was a boy, he trained at a long-standing restaurant with its main ranch in Tokyo Tsukiji outdoor market after graduating high school. He started by learning at a Umeda restaurant, and his 26 years of experience expanded all over Japan, from Tokyo to Nagoya, Osaka and Kyoto. After serving as store head in Osaka and Kyoto, he struck out on his own at age 45 and opened Sushi Nagayoshi. His carefully done work that values Edo-mae techniques and his informal style has gathered a lot of support for him. 

永吉 昭夫Akio Nagayoshi

Yakiniku Sin

Yakiniku 真

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Wine

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