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Sosaku Ryori Matsu

創作料理 真都

  • Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

大葉 敬太 Keita Oba

Mr. Oba provides a luxurious moment of hospitality with delicious ingredients from Miyagi.

He was born in 1990 in Miyagi. He began to cook as part of his physical preparation for sports and became a chef. Upon moving to Tokyo, he trained for three years at a famous French restaurant. Later, he studied at a Japanese restaurant and teppanyaki restaurant in Miyagi Prefecture. In May 2020, he opened Matsu to realize his wish to make "a restaurant that can fulfill the desire of adults." He responds flexibly to each person's request and attracts guests with various dishes. 

大葉 敬太 Keita Oba

Wine to Washoku Mikuri

ワインと和食 みくり

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine / Wine

西 正希Masaki Nishi

Mr. Nishi offers a blissful moment with the exquisite marriage of wine and Japanese food.

He was born in 1975 in Mie. Having loved cooking since childhood, he naturally aspired to become a chef. After graduating high school, he began training at a famous kaiseki restaurant in Kobe. He developed his skills for 14 years, then further honed his skills at a Michelin-starred ryotei restaurant in Mie.  After that, he worked as a head chef at Gion Tsudaro in Kyoto. In 2022, he became the head chef of Mikuri. Every day, he devotes himself to creating a marriage of wine and Japanese cuisine that satisfies his own senses.

西 正希Masaki Nishi

Shikitei Hanamura 

四季亭はな村

  • Beppu, Oita
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese

池田 千明Chiaki Ikeda

A chef who makes smiles with food and performs everything from cooking with Oita's seasonal ingredients to customer service.

Ms. Ikeda is a native of Oita. After learning the basics of cooking at a culinary institute in Osaka, she polished her skills in Japanese cooking in Yufuin, Oita. It was a time when there were few women in the world of Japanese food, but she devoted herself to training more than others and worked hard, showing up at the kitchen earlier than anyone else. Because she wants customers to relax, she doesn't just show her skills in the kitchen. She is also personally involved in management and customer service, and her motto is to see customer reactions herself. Utilizing her delicate sensitivity that she refined through flower arranging, she serves rich food that has both color and flavor. 

池田 千明Chiaki Ikeda

Nikuko

肉幸

  • Hiroo, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak

島田 忠任Tadahide Shimada

The star chef presents blissful dishes using Kobe beef.

Mr. Shimada was born in 1975 in Tokyo. His parents were chefs, so he was familiar with cooking from an early age. He has led a meat restaurant that was awarded the Michelin star for eight consecutive years and has experience setting up overseas restaurants. He opened Nikuko with his skills of winning Michelin stars for eight straight years.

島田 忠任Tadahide Shimada

Kyoto Kanigin Kawaramachi Branch

京都 かに銀 河原町店

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Seafood,Japanese / General

大山 武Takeshi Oyama

An experienced Japanese chef offers all-you-can-eat crab.

Since his parents had a Japanese restaurant, Mr. Oyama had wanted to be a chef since childhood. He started working at a kappo restaurant and later served as head chef at a famous hotel. Through a connection with the company's representative, he has been the head chef at Kyoto Kanigin Kawaramachi Branch since 2023.

大山 武Takeshi Oyama

Seiwasou

清和荘

  • Fushimi/Daigo, Kyoto
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sake / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

竹中 雄大Yudai Takenaka

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

Tetue. ~classique et nature~

Tetue.〜classique et nature〜

  • Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
  • French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General

小村 健次Kenji Omura

Mr. Omura weaves the world of classic French cuisine inspired by both the classics and nature.

He was born in 1975 in Shimane. Growing up watching his parents running a small restaurant, he naturally became a chef. Influenced by his father's Japanese cuisine but admiring the chefs on cooking shows, he chose the path of French cuisine to see a different world. After gaining experience at several stores in Tokyo, he moved to France. After returning to Japan, he worked as a chef at famous restaurants such as AUX BACCHANALES and L'ARTEMIS. In 2017, he became independent. In 2021, the name of the restaurant changed to Tetue.~classique et nature~ and rebranded. He is also a certified sommelier.

小村 健次Kenji Omura

Ristorante Tsurunosou

リストランテ 鶴ノ荘

  • Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine / Sake

田原 聖凡Kiyochika Tahara

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Tahara creates innovative dishes that shine with his individuality while applying French and Japanese techniques.

He was born in 1968 in Fukuoka. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he started his career at a French restaurant in a hotel. Then, he honed his Italian and French skills by working in Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, and Fukuoka. In his early 30s, he became independent and worked as an owner-chef for over 20 years at IL PAPPATORE in Hirao and  GRAZIA in Nishi-Nakasu. In 2018, he became the chef of Ristorante Tsurunosou. His creative Italian cuisine mixed with Japanese elements has been highly evaluated.

田原 聖凡Kiyochika Tahara

SUSHI-FUMI

鮨 ふみ

  • Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya

Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.

He was born in 1977 in Osaka. After graduating from culinary school, he started his training as a sushi chef at the long-established Fukukizushi Nihonbashi Main Branch in Osaka. For eight years, he studied the meticulous handcrafting of Edomae-zushi at this restaurant, which originated in Yanagibashi, Tokyo. He then studied at Sushi Noguchi in Kitashinchi and opened his restaurant, SUSHI-FUMI, in Fukushima in the fall of 2015. His meticulous and time-consuming work conveys the authentic taste and spirit of Edomae sushi. As a sake connoisseur, he has a reputation for selecting sake brands and his ability to heat sake at the right time.

平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya

Matoi Ginza

まとい銀座

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Steak / Wine

的場 圭司Keiji Matoba

Mr. Matoba offers a blissful plate combining carefully selected Japanese wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients from the mountains and the sea.

Mr. Matoba was born 1997 in Wakayama. Impressed by the differences between Western and Japanese culinary culture when Mr. Matoba studied abroad in New York in his late teens, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine to popularize Japanese food overseas. After working at the Ritz-Carlton in Osaka and Hotel Okura in Tokyo, he was transferred to the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam at 30. Since then, he has worked in 17 countries, including Singapore and Switzerland, including launches and events. Finally, he served as an executive chef at AMAN Resorts.

的場 圭司Keiji Matoba

Sumibiyaki Taishusakaba Mikuriya

炭火焼大衆酒場御厨

  • Sasazuka, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese

渡邉 大介Daisuke Watanabe

Providing seasonal ingredients from various directions, Japanese, Western ,and Chinese. 

Mr. Watanabe was born in 1991 in Nagano. The reason why he entered the food and beverage industry was part-time at an izakaya (Japanese pub) when he was a student. He has worked as a manager and head chef in various genres of restaurants in Tokyo. With his experience, he works to please customers by using seasonal ingredients from multiple styles of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine without being limited to only Japanese cuisine.

渡邉 大介Daisuke Watanabe

Common Well

Common Well

  • Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
  • Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Steak / Coffee / Hamburger

津田 親彦Chikahiko Tsuda

At 18, Mr. Tsuda began his culinary career and has continued to hone his skills with single-minded devotion.

He was born in 1979 in Kyoto. Originally interested in food, he started his career at the famous French restaurant Manyoken after graduating high school. Then, he gained experience at a hotel wedding hall, a teppanyaki restaurant, and a restaurant in town. He is currently working at Common Well.

津田 親彦Chikahiko Tsuda

Teppan Dining SEEKS

鉄板Dining SEEKS

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

坂野 稔Minoru Sakano

The Chef's Recommendations

Inspired by his father's cooking, Mr. Sakano has been devoted to his cooking career.

He was born in 1981 in Toyama. Influenced by the dishes his father cooked for him as a child, he naturally learned to cook because he began to cook for himself. Since working part-time in restaurants as a student, he has been pursuing a career in the food and beverage industry. Experienced working in a hotel kitchen and as a head chef at a kappo restaurant. Attracted by teppanyaki, which can be cheated, he opened his current restaurant.

坂野 稔Minoru Sakano

Akasaka Sumibi Shabu-shabu Takane No Buta

赤坂 炭火しゃぶしゃぶ 高嶺の豚

  • Akasaka, Tokyo
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Nabe (hot pot)

伊藤 大貴 Hiroki Ito

Mr. Ito offers the finest shabu-shabu with honest work, bringing together the thoughts of people who love food.

He was born in 1994 in Nagano. A manager and a head chef of Takane No Buta. Growing up with parents who ran a fruit and vegetable store, he became familiar with various ingredients and cuisines early on. After working in the restaurant and hospitality industry in his hometown, he moved to Tokyo to join his current restaurant. Then, he assumed his current position in June 2023. He is a manager with a wealth of food experience, carefully preparing his unique shabu-shabu, which brings together the thoughts of people involved in the food industry, such as the producers of the ingredients. His hospitality, which reflects his sincere personality, is also well-received.

伊藤 大貴 Hiroki Ito

Niku Kappou - Niku Kabuku

肉割烹 肉かぶく

  • Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

山本 雅光Masamitsu Yamamoto

Mr. Yamamoto entertains his guests and provides fulfilled time with the power of food that changed his life.

Mr. Yamamoto was born in 1977 in Nagano Prefecture. His father took him to a restaurant where he tasted "Dojo (loaches)" for the first time. He was so impressed by the fantastic taste that he entered the culinary world to create his own impressive cuisine. After training at a long-established onsen ryokan (Japanese inn) and a kaiseki (Traditional Japanese course cuisine) restaurant in Ginza, he traveled to India, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Canada, and Thailand to hone his culinary skills to learn about cuisines from around the world. In Thailand, he won the Ironman cooking competition on a TV program. After that, he was trusted enough to manage embassy receptions for state guests and returned to Japan.

山本 雅光Masamitsu Yamamoto

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

Shellfish, Shrimp and Crab

貝と海老そして蟹

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Mediterranean

中村 宏Hiroshi Nakamura

The Chef's Recommendations

The daily goal is to entertain and satisfy guests.

Mr. Nakamura was born in 1981 in Nagano. He aspired to become a chef in high school through a part-time job at a major restaurant chain. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, he started his career as an Italian chef. After that, he experienced various genres, such as Spanish bars, and became independent in 2013. He and his wife keep the restaurant open today to entertain and satisfy guests.

中村 宏Hiroshi Nakamura

Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch

個室 和牛焼肉 吟 難波店

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

平子 貴利Takatoshi Hirako

Mr. Hirako works hard every day to serve delicious Yakiniku and create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.

He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. Having felt the appeal of work that lets him see guests' smiling faces, he entered the world of dining. While working at a Yakiniku restaurant, he met the president of his current company and changed his job. Currently, he displays his skills as the restaurant head of Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch, a Wagyu beef BBQ restaurant with private rooms. He spends his days serving delicious Yakiniku and working hard to create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.

平子 貴利Takatoshi Hirako

Sakanaya Soma Yanagawa Branch

さかな家そう馬 柳川店

  • Yanagawa/Omuta/Chikugo, Fukuoka
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Wine

rece

rece

  • Nihonbashi, Tokyo
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine

渡辺 勉Tsutomu Watanabe

Presents the dishes that resonate with the five senses, featuring Japanese seasonal ingredients, delicate artistry, and techniques developed in the authentic environment.

Mr. Watanabe was born in 1975 in Ibaraki. He is a chef of rece. He trained for seven years in Florence, a city in central Italy, under the renowned chef Mr. Daniele Pescatore, where he learned the traditional techniques of authentic cuisine and honed his unique sense of bringing out the best ingredients. After returning to Japan, he showcased his skills at Italian government-certified restaurants. Eventually, he got a connection with his current restaurant, where he has been working since its founding in 2019. His meticulous and precise cooking captivates guests with exquisite flavors, and his collaborations with the sommelier for wine pairings have also received high praise.

渡辺 勉Tsutomu Watanabe

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