81 - 100 of 1778 chefs
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Stand-up Sushi Sushikawa
立食い鮨 鮨川
- Sasazuka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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中山 友林Yurin Nakayama
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From fishing as a hobby, Mr. Nakayama transitioned into the restaurant business as a handler of fresh seafood.
Mr. Nakayama was born in 1970 in Oita Prefecture. He has fished as a hobby since he was a child. After entering the workforce, he worked as a caregiver but switched to a career in the food industry, handling fresh fish. In 2005, at 35, he joined an izakaya franchise and started his own restaurant. He worked hard to keep it afloat for 10 years before closing it. Then, he began working at a restaurant specializing in seafood cuisine to start learning about fish again. In 2022, he left the restaurant and joined Sushikawa Co., Ltd. He works as a sushi maker at Stand-up Sush iSushikawa, which the company manages.
中山 友林Yurin Nakayama
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Yakiniku Yoisho
やきにく 宵緒
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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松原 英多Eita Matsubara
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Mr. Matsubara contributes to improving the restaurant by utilizing his experience and trying his best.
He was born in 1997 in Nagano. At first, he was attracted to the restaurant's atmosphere when he was involved in Yakiniku Yoisho as a part-time staff. After that, he continued working as a part-time worker, but he sympathized with how the owner and the restaurant were and decided to work in earnest as a full-time employee. As he gained experience, he deepened his knowledge of restaurant management and cooking. He is now the manager of the restaurant.
松原 英多Eita Matsubara
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Sushi Restaurant SAIKA
寿し処 彩華
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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永山 亮Ryo Nagayama
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Mr. Nagayama is a single-minded sushi and Japanese food artisan who fulfilled his longtime dream after finishing his training.
Mr. Nagayama was born in 1977 in Hokkaido. He resolved to become a chef after hearing the praise of customers, who thought his food was delicious, at a part-time job during his school days. These comments gave him joy and a sense of purpose. After graduating high school, he began studying at a sushi restaurant in Otaru-shi. He admired the senior artisans there and started thinking he wanted to have his own sushi restaurant one day. With his 22 years of the learning experience, he struck out on his own. After opening Sushi Restaurant Saika, he also opened Otaru Robatayaki Hakkaku in June 2020. Sushi Restaurant Saika moved to its present location in March 2022 and continues to this day.
永山 亮Ryo Nagayama
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Takuan Botantei
たくあん・牡丹亭
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak
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贄田 道浩Michihiro Nieda
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Mr. Nieda is a chef constantly engaged in research, putting his heart and soul into each dish with his years of experience and knowledge.
He was born in Saitama. He is a chef who has devoted himself to Japanese cuisine since graduating from a culinary school. After 5 years of training at another branch, he now leads the kitchen at Takuan Botantei as the head chef. His sincere attitude toward cooking and his extensive knowledge are his weapons. His sincere attitude is reflected in his cooking, which is beautifully expressed in his delicate serving style and flavor adjustments. His cuisine, where he puts his heart and soul into each dish, always attracts visitors.
贄田 道浩Michihiro Nieda
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Shellfish, Shrimp and Crab
貝と海老そして蟹
- Namba, Osaka
- Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Mediterranean
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中村 宏Hiroshi Nakamura
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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
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Somenya Ito Kabukicho Main Branch
素麺屋 糸 歌舞伎町本店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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With abundant experience and passion, Mr. Araki is fully committed to the study of cooking.
He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Since childhood, he developed a love for both eating and cooking while being exposed to his mother's delicious dishes. During his university years, he spent four years in an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) kitchen. After graduation, he joined an udon specialty restaurant, where he worked for 23 years as a manager and supervisor. In 2020, he moved to an izakaya to study fish and Japanese sake. Later, he joined Ito and played a key role in launching their fish dishes. The following year, he took charge of fish dishes and Japanese sake, contributing to planning new menus and course offerings.
荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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Omi-Kaiseki Kiyomoto
近江懐石 清元
- North Otsu, Shiga
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kyoto Cuisine / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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清本 健次Kenji Kiyomoto
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Mr. Kiyomoto offers Omi Kaiseki with ingredients unique to Omi, using the exceptional skills he acquired in Kyoto cuisine.
He was born in 1967 in Shiga. After graduating from high school, he entered the culinary world. At 23, he took over his family's ryokan (Japanese-style hotel) and switched to kappo (Japanese cooking). He trained under Mr. Akihiko Maruta at Kyoto Cuisine Maruta and Mr. Seiji Tone, the head chef at Biwako Hotel. Studied under Mr. Akiyuki Shingu, the head of the Seiwa Shijyoryu (the Way of Court Knives), and served as a ceremonial chef at the Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Omi Jingu Shrine, and Ise Jingu Shrine. In 2004, he was featured in an NHK human documentary program about the inheritance of Kyoto's Osechi cuisine, which received a great response. In 2010, he assumed the name of Kensei Kiyomoto, the 35th head chef of the Seiwa Shijyoryu.
清本 健次Kenji Kiyomoto
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Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya
すき焼きしゃぶしゃぶ めでたや
- Asakusabashi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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一場 恵Megumi Ichiba
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Moving from the apparel to the restaurant industry, Ms. Ichiba conveys the charms of her hometown, Gunma, through cuisine.
She was born in Gunma. Her customer service experience in the apparel industry led her to enter the world of service. At Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya, she introduces the fascinating culinary culture of various parts of Gunma Prefecture, focusing on Kusatsu, a local hot spring resort that is one of the most famous in Japan.
一場 恵Megumi Ichiba
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Irifune Ito-ekimae Branch
入船伊東駅前店
- Ito/Shimoda, Shizuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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金井 克彦Katsuhiko Kanai
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Pursuing sushi for 30 years.
Mr. Kanai was born in 1970 in Chiba. He trained for four years at a sushi restaurant in Aomori Prefecture and two years at a sushi restaurant in Miyagi Prefecture. Then, he entered his current restaurant, Irifune. As a sushi chef at the branch for 19 years, he has served delicious fish daily.
金井 克彦Katsuhiko Kanai
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Ryoubou
両忘
- Amerikamura, Osaka
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sake
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満 宏樹Hiroki Mitsu
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Cherishes the bond with his guests: Mr. Mitsu is the owner and chef of the yakitori restaurant, who puts his heart into his work and charms with his skills.
He was born in 1985 in Osaka. After graduating from university, he worked as a company employee for ten years. After leaving the workforce to pursue a career in cooking, he trained at a Japanese restaurant for one year. He also spent several years at the popular restaurant Goichi, where he honed his yakitori skills. In April 2023, he opened Ryoubou. He enjoys being close to his guests and directly feeling their reactions to his cuisine. His dishes, which reflect his careful techniques and warm personality, fill the hearts of visitors.
満 宏樹Hiroki Mitsu
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Sushi Nakano
鮨なか乃
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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中野 満博Mitsuhiro Nakano
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Mr. Nakano has continued to walk the path of sushi and pursued a piece that delights the guests.
He was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa. Fascinated by the world of sushi and has been walking that path since the age of 17. After gaining training, he opened Sushidokoro Nakano. With the belief to create an ideal restaurant, the restaurant was renewed as Sushi Nakano on April 29, 2022. He continues to devote himself to achieving even greater heights.
中野 満博Mitsuhiro Nakano
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Yakiniku GUTS Hanare
焼肉GUTS 離れ
- Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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濵﨑 辰也Tatsuya Hamasaki
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Through the connections with others, Mr. Hamasaki grew as a person.
He was born in 1989 in Osaka. While in high school, he started working part-time at a local izakaya (Japanese-style pub) and went on to become a chef. Based on the foundation he developed there, he moved on to Italian cuisine and mastered the techniques of different cuisines. After that, he moved to a yakiniku restaurant in Umeda to gain more experience before joining Yakiniku GUTS Hanare.
濵﨑 辰也Tatsuya Hamasaki
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Yakiniku Densetsu Baribari
焼肉伝説バリバリ
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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鈴木 進平Shinpei Suzuki
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Mr. Suzuki brings out the best in Yakiniku with the skill and finesse of Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1987 in Aichi. Starting with a part-time job as a student, he has developed a career in the food and beverage industry. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he gained experience and honed his skills in the Japanese food industry, working in Japanese restaurants. Later, as an old acquaintance of the owner, he joined Yakiniku Densetsu Baribari. He is now taking on new challenges while still utilizing his experience.
鈴木 進平Shinpei Suzuki
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Wagyu no Kamisama
和牛の神様
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Sake
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市川 篤史Atsushi Ichikawa
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Aiming to create a memorable restaurant for guests, Mr. Ichikawa presents the charm of Wagyu beef ingredients.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. From an early age, he grew up dreaming of becoming a chef. He began his culinary training at 24, honing his skills in various kitchens in French, Western, and Japanese cuisine. At Wagyu no Kamisama in Dogenzaka, Shibuya, which opened in 2022, he suggests menus that further highlight the quality of the ingredients of Wagyu beef meat as the head chef. The menu is popular among both Japanese and non-Japanese guests. He constantly strives to make the restaurant a memorable place for guests.
市川 篤史Atsushi Ichikawa
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Shikitei Hanamura
四季亭はな村
- Beppu, Oita
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese
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池田 千明Chiaki Ikeda
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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
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Shabu Shabu Ogami
しゃぶしゃぶ 尾がみ
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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小栗 浩輔Kosuke Oguri
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Mr. Oguri offers shabu-shabu that respects "Japaneseness," which he has perfected through his efforts.
He was born in 1980 in Shizuoka. At 27, he started his career in the food industry and studied at restaurants in Tokyo. He had experienced at Kissho, Shabu-gen, Shabu-shabu Yamawarau. He has been working as a restaurant manager and a sommelier. At Ogami, he currently offers shabu-shabu that respects "Japaneseness," such as using seasonal ingredients from his experience in Japanese cuisine and shabu-shabu.
小栗 浩輔Kosuke Oguri
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Yakiniku Horumon Teppan Nabe Yun
焼肉・ホルモン鉄板鍋 ゆん
- Honmoku/Yamate, Kanagawa
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Nabe (hot pot) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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権 奇鎬Giho Kwon
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Mr. Kwon's life as a chef began when he was a boy. He offers the taste of his roots in Yokohama.
He was born in 1957 in Yamaguchi. His family owned a Yakiniku restaurant in Shimonoseki, so he acquired his cooking skills as a young boy while helping his family with their business. Then, he worked as a chef from his 20s to 30s. He left the food and beverage industry once but returned to it around 2021. Later, he opened Yakiniku and Horumon Teppan Nabe Yun in Yokohama as the owner and chef. He now serves Yakiniku, Horumon, and Teppan Nabe, which are his roots as a chef, in Yokohama.
権 奇鎬Giho Kwon
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Teuchi Soba to Kamo Ryouri Jigen
手打ち蕎麦と鴨料理 慈玄
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / Duck / Soba (noodles) / Sake
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浅見 昌治Masaharu Asami
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In a corner of Ebisu, Mr. Asami offers handmade soba noodles and duck dishes for a moment of bliss.
He was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. Although originally from a different world than a chef's, his involvement with organic and safe products in his work gradually strengthened his interest in food. Then he entered the world of Soba noodles chefs, a field in which he had long been interested. After training at a restaurant in the Issa-an group, he opened Jigen. Even though it is located in front of Ebisu Station in the heart of the city, he offers a blissful experience that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
浅見 昌治Masaharu Asami
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Yakiniku Kappo Hajime
焼肉割烹はじめ
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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久保 沙佑Sasuke Kubo
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Experienced in many renowned restaurants in Hokkaido, Mr. Kubo proposes special yakiniku along with the producer's passion.
He was born in 2001 in Hokkaido. After experiencing several popular Yakiniku restaurants in Hokkaido, including Shimadaya, Nikudokoro Ginbeko, and Yakiniku Gurumanzu Ito, he joined Yakiniku Kappo Hajime in April 2024. In addition to meat, he offers a wide variety of attractive ingredients from producers throughout Hokkaido to numerous guests.
久保 沙佑Sasuke Kubo
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Steak House Kanai Odawara-ekimae Branch
ステーキハウス金井小田原駅前店
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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金井百香Momoko Kanai
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Ms. Kanai came across delicious local beef.
She trained and experienced in service and cooking for eight years at Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen branch in Ito, Shizuoka. Having studied teppanyaki and Western cuisine, she is currently working at Steak House Kanai Odawara Ekimae branch.
金井百香Momoko Kanai
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