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TREE by NAKED yoyogi park
TREE by NAKED yoyogi park
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Others
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Toriya Otori
鶏屋 鳳
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Chicken / Nabe (hot pot) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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八木 裕史Hirofumi Yagi
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A chef with passion entered the cooking field to realize his dream since he was young.
He was born in June 1973 in Hokkaido. He wanted to be a chef since he was young, as he liked to please people with his food. To realize this dream, he entered the restaurant industry. While operating a bar and serving alcohol and delicious food there, he started thinking about opening a restaurant specializing in chicken, and the thought got stronger. In 2008, being fully prepared, he opened [Toriya Otori]. This restaurant has become popular serving delicious chicken dishes elaborated in their own ways, and many guests return as repeaters. He is always searching for dishes that the guests will become addicted to.
八木 裕史Hirofumi Yagi
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Cow specialty store Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Shinsaibashi Main Branch
雌牛専門店 板前焼肉一牛 心斎橋本店
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (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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Maruya Honten Ginza Glasse
まるや本店 銀座グラッセ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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山田 孝志Takashi Yamada
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Following his experience at a hotel, Mr. Yamada launched the Tokyo Midtown Branch and is now looking to expand further.
He was born in April 1977 in Aichi. He learned the spirit of hospitality through 10 years of working at a hotel in Aichi. At Maruya, he mastered grilling eel under the executive chef while serving as management staff. In 2019, he launched the Tokyo Midtown branch, the first out-of-prefecture store, where he is the manager and chef. In 2024, the second restaurant in Tokyo opened in Ginza. He is aiming for a further leap forward.
山田 孝志Takashi Yamada
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Japanese Restaurant Hana-Goyomi
日本料理「花暦」
- Namba, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sushi
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花田 浩之Hiroyuki Hanada
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Mr. Hanada is enjoying his life as a chef, realizing the dream that he has been drawing since childhood.
He was born in 1971 in Fukuoka. His love of cooking since childhood led him to dream of becoming a chef in Osaka. To fulfill this dream, he began training as a chef at a catering restaurant specializing in Kyoto-style kaiseki and Japanese cuisine. The restaurant owner-chef introduced him to Mr. Kurosaki, the executive chef at the time, and he joined Hana-Goyomi. Currently, he stands at the forefront as the restaurant's Executive Head Chef for Japanese cuisine.
花田 浩之Hiroyuki Hanada
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Yakumo Hashimoto
八雲はし元
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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橋元 健Ken Hashimoto
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A chef bringing the taste of Naniwa, Osaka, where culinary culture flourished, to the Kanto region.
Mr. Hashimoto is a native of Toyonaka City in Osaka. He has been interested in cooking ever since he was young and was brought up in an environment where he had many chances to encounter food. At his part-time job in a restaurant, he saw professionals at work with his own eyes and was determined to go down the path of cooking. He polished his skills at the famous Osaka restaurant Naniwa Kappo Kigawa to become a chef. He worked as head chef at the Nishiazabu Kappo restaurant Niko, and for 5 consecutive years, gained a Michelin 1-star rating. Mr. Hashimoto also enjoys eating food, and his witty talking style and warm character add so much to the already richly flavored food.
橋元 健Ken Hashimoto
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Installation Table ENSO L'asymetrie du calme
Installation Table ENSO L’asymetrie du calme
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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土井 誠Makoto Doi
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One-of-a-kind dishes combining Japanese and French elements in Kanazawa
Born in 1968 in Aichi, Doi started off his career in Japanese cuisine at the age of 20. He likes to delve deep into various aspects of cooking, such as ingredients, cooking techniques, serving dishes and decor, and trained in both Kansai and Kanto regions. He went on to work in the area of French cuisine, obtaining a job as a chef at a French restaurant in Ginza. He then worked as a chef for around 4 years in various countries, such as Switzerland, Scandinavia, and France, gaining knowledge on the local food. Upon returning to Japan, Doi opened his restaurant in Kanazawa, a region that offers the best in ingredients, producers, culture, and atmosphere. He dedicates himself to serving one-of-a-kind cuisine.
土井 誠Makoto Doi
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Artisan de la Truffle Paris
アルティザン ドゥ ラ トリュフ パリ
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / General
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小林 大Masaru Kobayashi
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Motivated by guests' happiness, Mr. Kobayashi aims to create memorable dishes for them.
He was born in 1977 in Tokyo. From a young age, he had a passion for cooking for his family and friends, naturally inspiring him to become a chef. After graduating from a culinary college, he studied at famous hotels and restaurants in Tokyo and honed his skills and sensitivity. He stands in the kitchen today, creating dishes that excite everyone who visits, adhering to the creed of "providing dishes that will please guests."
小林 大Masaru Kobayashi
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Bogamari Cucina Marinara
ボガマリ・クチーナ・マリナーラ
- Sendagaya, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Mediterranean / Seafood
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平山 貴之Takayuki Hirayama
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Experience and skills presenting various Italian local seafood.
He was born in 1978 in Aomori Prefecture. Learning the basic at Ecole d'Art Culinaire de Miyagi, he built up his skills at western and Japanese style restaurants in Tokyo. From 2010 at [Il Figo Ingordo], he learned authentic skills from the chef. Experiencing Italian food in Italy, he became a chef at [Bogamari Cucina Marinara] when it opened in 2013. His broad experience satisfies various requests with flexibility.
平山 貴之Takayuki Hirayama
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Doikatsuman Gion Yasaka Branch
土井活鰻 祇園八坂店
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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土井 貴史Takashi Doi
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Mr. Doi converted his grandfather`s river fish store, established over 100 years ago, into an eel restaurant.
Mr. Doi's grandfather managed a river fish market in Kyoto's central wholesale market, so he was familiar with trade since he was a child. He trained under his grandfather after graduating high school and inherited the river fish market at the age of 26, after his grandfather passed away. In March 2018, he changed industries from the fish wholesale market, opening Doikatsuman and becoming the owner. After opening the first branch in Fushimi-Inari, he opened a second restaurant in Gion-Yasaka.
土井 貴史Takashi Doi
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Fujino
藤乃
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Soba (noodles) / Nabe (hot pot) / Duck
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門野 倫也Michiya Kadono
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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
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L'OMBELICO
L’OMBELICO
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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千田 健治Kenji Chida
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Mr. Chida aspires to be a chef who can move people through culinary creations.
He was born in 1984 in Iwate. The delicious dishes he enjoyed as a child at restaurants and the smiles of his family around the table were memorable and became the starting point for him to become a chef. During high school, he worked part-time at a restaurant, learning both the joys and challenges of cooking. After graduation, he left his hometown to take on new challenges. Upon moving to Tokyo, he gained much experience and continued to hone his skills. He is currently active at L'OMBELICO, which opened in September 2023.
千田 健治Kenji Chida
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Yakitori Shouchan Ebisu
焼き鳥 ショウチャン 恵比寿
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Wine
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沼澤 貴宏Takahiro Numasawa
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Mr. Numasawa continues to hone his skills to gain solid culinary expertise.
He was born in 1979 in Yamagata. He chose to become a chef because of his desire to acquire professional skills and a love for cooking. After moving to Tokyo, he gained a variety of experiences. From 2022, he has been the chef at Yakitori Shouchan Ebisu.
沼澤 貴宏Takahiro Numasawa
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Bon. nu
Bon.nu
- Hatsudai, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / General / Steak
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来栖 けいKei Kurusu
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Turned from foodie to food communicator. Mr. Kurusu provides an inspiring culinary experience with sincere interactions.
He was born in 1979 in Saitama. He has eaten at over 20,000 restaurants and published a book on restaurants at the age of 25, which became widely known. Since then, he has appeared in numerous media as the "King of Gastronomy," but in 2009, he graduated as a "foodie," who eats and shares information. He is now focusing on training young chefs and developing the food and beverage industry. At Bon.nu, which opened in 2015 as the culmination of his efforts, he takes a sincere approach to the ingredients he uses. He continues to share the essence of "food" with the public by creating dishes that will remain in their memories.
来栖 けいKei Kurusu
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Sazanami
漣
- Toba/Shima, Mie
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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林 竜次Ryuji Hayashi
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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
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Kushitei Kyobashi Ginza-itchome
串亭 京橋銀座一丁目
- Kyobashi, Tokyo
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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赤石 雄Yu Akaishi
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Since school age, Mr. Akaishi has set out for a career in the culinary world.
After studying Japanese and Kyoto cuisine, he joined Real Taste Corporation from Kappo Cuisine. He has been working with his skills to make the customers' time at the counter more important. After serving as the head chef of another new restaurant, he became general chef of Kushitei. He is committed to seasonal ingredients and continues to discover new ways to use these ingredients by combining 100 percent sunflower oil with his special breadcrumbs.
赤石 雄Yu Akaishi
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Italian Cuisine Bocca Buona
イタリア料理 ボッカボーナ
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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村山 淳Atsushi Murayama
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Italian chef using the local ingredients [to bring out the original tastes of the seasonal ingredients].
He was born in 1972 in Gifu. He liked eating and watching people cook since he was very young. After graduating from school, he started working for a pasta restaurant and learned the fundamental skills as a chef. Then he worked at various restaurants to improve his skill to master Italian cuisine. Being fully prepared, he opened [Italian Cuisine Bocca Buona] which has become a popular restaurant. He is currently showing his skill by bringing out the original tastes of various local ingredients while respecting the sense of the season.
村山 淳Atsushi Murayama
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Kushitei Shibuya Stream
串亭 渋谷ストリーム
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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赤石 雄Yu Akaishi
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Since school age, Mr. Akaishi has set out for a career in the culinary world.
After studying Japanese and Kyoto cuisine, he joined Real Taste Corporation from Kappo Cuisine. He has been working with his skills to make the customers' time at the counter more important. After serving as the head chef of another new restaurant, he became general chef of Kushitei. He is committed to seasonal ingredients and continues to discover new ways to use these ingredients by combining 100 percent sunflower oil with his special breadcrumbs.
赤石 雄Yu Akaishi
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Pontocho HOUSHOAN
先斗町 烹祥庵
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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Fukunoi Ichinomatsu
福の井 一乃松
- Fukui Station, Fukui
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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坂 勇哉Yuya Saka
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Serves seasonal Japanese cuisine and pays particular attention to the presentation and tableware
Born in 1980 in Fukui Prefecture. Upon graduating from the Tsuji Culinary Institute in Abeno, Osaka, he trained at a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto. Later, he joined [Fukunoi Ichinomatsu] in Fukui, and now leads the team as its head chef. Renowned for seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients in accordance to the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine. These foods are presented beautifully on exquisite plates. The chef visits a variety of restaurants himself and is constantly honing his skills. Making Japanese food makes him "glad he was born Japanese."
坂 勇哉Yuya Saka
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