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UERUMA SHIMIN SHOKUDO

うるま市民食堂

  • Okinawa/Uruma, Okinawa
  • General,Western / General / Okinawa Cuisine / General

西兼盛 大和Nishikanemori Yamato

Mr. Yamato entered the world of cooking without hesitation because his family also owned an izakaya (Japanese pub).

He was born in 1983 in Okinawa. He had been interested in cooking since he was a child, with his family owning an Izakaya, a Japanese-style pub. He had been helping out at home since he was a student, and after graduation, he entered the world of cooking without hesitation. After training in Kyoto and Shiga, he returned to Okinawa, where he has been working as a chef at [Uruma Shimin Shokudo] since May 2019. He says, "I want people to have a chance to eat delicious food made with the ingredients of Uruma City and deliver it to the producers."

西兼盛 大和Nishikanemori Yamato

RRR Kobe Beef & Wine Otemachi

RRR Kobebeef&Wine otemachi

  • Otemachi, Tokyo
  • French,Italian/French / French / Steak / Wine

大和田 龍之介Ryunosuke Owada

Mr. Owada is creating new landscapes in Roppongi's French cuisine with charming dishes that blend the classic and modern.

Mr. Owada was born in 1988 in Chiba Prefecture. Growing up watching his father, who was a French chef, he aimed to walk the same path. After graduating high school, he went to France, where he became accustomed to the food and culture of that country. He then studied under the chef Mr. Koji Watanabe at the famous Tokyo restaurant L'ecrin Ginza. After working in several restaurants, such as Quintessence in Kitashinagawa, Marche de Jyuban in Azabu-Juban, Le Bistro, and 336ebisu in Ebisu, he currently works at RRR Kobe Beef & Wine Otemachi.

大和田 龍之介Ryunosuke Owada

XEX WEST

XEX WEST

  • Nishi-Umeda, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Italian / Cocktail

佐々木 聖Akira Sasaki

Communication with guests is important.

Mr. Sasaki is particular about the beautiful presentation of his dishes and the special flavors unique to XEX. "I provide warm and friendly service and offer dishes tailored to the customer's needs, valuing conversation with the customer at the counter," he says. Many regular guests adore Mr. Sasaki and visit the restaurant several times a month.

佐々木 聖Akira Sasaki

Maruya Honten Meieki Branch

まるや本店 名駅店

  • Nagoya Station, Aichi
  • Japanese,Japanese / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel) / General

安仁屋 啓泰Keitai Aniya

Mr. Aniya has honed his skills dedicated to cooking and continues to pursue the real essence of Japanese cuisine.

Interested in cooking, he joined "Maruya Honten" from Okinawa upon graduation from high school and learned the basics of Japanese cuisine. While gaining experience at each branch, he has worked to become an eel chef and is now actively mentoring junior chefs. With many years of experience, he always works hard to further satisfy his customers.

安仁屋 啓泰Keitai Aniya

Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Namba Branch

松阪牛焼肉M 難波店

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

深見 和俊Kazutoshi Fukami

Realizing personal growth through work and accumulating solid skills and knowledge.

Mr. Fukami was born in 1966 in Osaka. At the invitation of his best friend, he entered into the world of cooking. He gained experience at a Yakiniku restaurant and learned the skills necessary for Yakiniku from scratch, such as the selection of ingredients, the degree of roasting, and the amount of heat. After that, he moved to Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Namba Branch through the introduction of an acquaintance and further honed a wider range of cooking skills. He is always looking for new challenges and continues to face the ingredients and cooking methods sincerely.

深見 和俊Kazutoshi Fukami

Sushi Etsu

鮨 悦

  • Yotsubashi/Shinmachi/Horie, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Wine

梶谷 伸一Shinichi Kajitani

Mr. Kajitani's life as a chef began with the professional skills he saw up close.

He was born in 1975 in Osaka. Mr. Kajitani initially worked in the fresh fish department of a supermarket in Wakayama. One day, he visited a restaurant to eat out and saw a chef's skills up close, which was a turning point for him. Fascinated by the chefs' skills, he decided to become a chef himself and set a goal of having his own dream by age 30, which led him to begin training at a kappo (Japanese cuisine) restaurant specializing in fish cuisine. At 29, he opened his own restaurant, Kaji, specializing in fish cuisine. In 2024, 20 years after opening the restaurant, he opened "Sushi Etsu" with a new goal.

梶谷 伸一Shinichi Kajitani

Sushi Tenkawa

鮨 天川

  • Ebisu, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

藤平 真一Shinichi Fujihira

Mr. Fujihira takes a new step forward as a restaurant owner, carrying a long-standing tradition.

He was born in 1990 in Tochigi. Born in a sushi restaurant in business since his grandfather's generation, he grew up close to cooking from an early age. After graduating from Musashino Cooking College, he trained at Sushi Tenkawa in Ginza, where he deepened his skills and knowledge. In 2011, he moved to Ebisu Hoshi, which opened as a branch in Ebisu and demonstrated his skills. In 2021, Hoshi took over the name of "Sushi Tenkawa," which was closed, and he became the owner of the newly born Sushi Tenkawa.

藤平 真一Shinichi Fujihira

Antica Osteria del Ponte

アンティカ・オステリア・デル・ポンテ

  • Marunouchi, Tokyo
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine / General

Stefano Dal MoroStefano Dal Moro

The Chef's Recommendations

A famed chef who mixes classic and new Italian cuisine.

Started building his career as a favorite apprentice of the famous chef Ettore Alzetta. After becoming the head chef at Angelo Paracucchi, where he formerly learned his trade, he gained experience working at several three-star Michelin restaurants. He also refined his craft at Antica Osteria del Ponte Milano Main Branch and is currently the executive chef of Antica Osteria del Ponte Tokyo Branch.

Stefano Dal MoroStefano Dal Moro

Kurubushi

  • Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

本田 喜世一Kiyokazu Honda

Mr. Honda attracts diners with creative Japanese cuisine that is rich in a sense of the season and makes the most of flexible ideas and proven techniques.

He was born in Shiga and is the head chef of Kurubushi. Having loved cooking since childhood, he was fascinated by the work of bringing joy to people through food, which led him to become a professional. After training at a Japanese restaurant in Shinsaibashi, he joined the renowned Tenma restaurant, Sousaku Shubou Nakanaka, in 2015, where he honed his imagination and cooking skills to make the most of seasonal ingredients, which is the restaurant's motto. In 2020, he became the head chef of the restaurant's 2nd location, Sousaku Shubou Sou Sou. After developing it into a popular restaurant, he was appointed to his current position when the 3rd restaurant, Kurubushi, opened in the fall of 2022. Through seasonal kaiseki courses, he is presenting the culmination of his experience.

本田 喜世一Kiyokazu Honda

Honmachi Saryo

本町茶寮

  • Inuyama, Aichi
  • Japanese,Japanese / Local Japanese Cuisine / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Soft Ice Cream

久世 高裕Takahiro Kuze

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Takahiro Kuze has worked in the food service to boost the local tourism economy.

He was born 1981 in Aichi Prefecture. In an effort to liven up his city, Mr. Kuze started setting up his own food stall at events such as the Inuyama Festival, and was able to learn practical restaurant management and service skills from on-the-ground experience. In 2014, he opened [Honmachi Saryo] with the conviction that an effort to boost the tourism economy shouldn't be based on tax incentives. The tea house has created a photo-worthy menu, focusing on dengaku (grilled miso skewers), which is gaining popularity as an affordable yet delicious treat of Inuyama.

久世 高裕Takahiro Kuze

Agora Cafe

アゴラカフェ

  • Mitsukoshimae, Tokyo
  • Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / General / Pasta / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)

鈴木 淑之Toshiyuki Suzuki 

Mr. Suzuki entered the culinary world as he could not forget the delicious food he had with his father.

He was born in 1961 in Tokyo. When he was a child, he ate pork saute at a restaurant he went to with his father. He could not forget the delicious taste and became interested in cooking. After high school, he went on to culinary school and was hired by a hotel upon graduation. After high school, he went on to culinary school and started training as a chef at a hotel upon graduation. Following 30 years at the hotel, he spent some time at a pesticide-free Japanese restaurant and now works as a chef at Agora Cafe. It is the days of serving guests with hearty dishes.Enjoy exquisite dinners with shows. It is a "place of rest and relaxation" with multiple faces at different times of the day.

鈴木 淑之Toshiyuki Suzuki 

KABEAT

KABEAT

  • Kayabacho, Tokyo
  • Other countries,Global/International / Italian / General / French

平 雅一Masakazu Taira

Offering culinary experience brought by up-and-coming chefs in a variety of genres.

Mr. Taira honed his skills at famous Italian restaurants such as Acqua and Takubo and starred restaurants in Italy. Using ingredients selected from all over Japan, he transforms them into his own creative Italian cuisine, which fascinates his guests. KABEAT has five chefs who are experts in Italian cuisine, American cuisine, French cuisine, Japanese cuisine, and desserts, and they create and serve menus that make the most of the ingredients. Their menu, which combines their unique style with a sense of the season, will bring a fresh color to any occasion's dining experience.

平 雅一Masakazu Taira

Teppanyaki MYDO

Teppanyaki MYDO

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

羽田 健治Kenji Haneda

A chef whose diverse experiences and passions are firmly rooted in the background.

Mr. Haneda was born in 1983 in Nara. Having been familiar with cooking since childhood, he developed a strong interest in cooking through his older brother's career as a pastry chef and his part-time work in restaurants. Also influenced by famous cooking shows and cartoons, he aspired to become a chef in earnest. He started his career at a restaurant in Nara, gained experience in Kyobashi and Kitahama in Osaka, and steadily improved his skills. In 2021, he joined the opening staff of Osaka W. In 2024, he started a new challenge as sous chef of Teppanyaki MYDO.

羽田 健治Kenji Haneda

Agezuki

あげづき

  • Kagurazaka, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)

保科 剛Go Hoshina

Decided to be a chef at the age of 17, still seeking for the ideal taste.

Born in 1972 in Chiba prefecture, he decided to open his own pork cutlet restaurant when he had a pork cutlet in a Japanese cuisine restaurant during the stay in the US as a high school student. After graduation, he had training at several Japanese restaurants to learn culinary fundamentals, and also studied how to cook pork cutlets in his own way. He visited many renowned pork cutlet restaurants to steal their tastes, and spent most of his salary on it. Finally he opened [Agezuki] at the age of 37, he has since been making efforts to realize his ideal pork cutlet.  

保科 剛Go Hoshina

Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Hakodate Goryokaku Branch

旭川成吉思汗 大黒屋 函館五稜郭店

  • Hakodate, Hokkaido
  • Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak

手塚 慎太郎Shintaro Tezuka

Mr. Tezuka has loved Jingisukan ever since he was a child.

The first time Mr. Tezuka went to eat Jingisukan at Daikokuya, he was so impressed! The employees worked hard and were lively, the restaurant atmosphere was energetic, and the fresh lamb was delicious. From that experience, he knew he wanted to work there, so he conveyed his passion for Jingisukan to Daikokuya's owner and joined the company. He currently serves as head of the Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Hakodate Goryokaku Branch, which opened on October 29, 2021.

手塚 慎太郎Shintaro Tezuka

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE TOKYO GARDEN TERRACE KIOICHO

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE TOKYO GARDEN TERRACE KIOICHO

  • Nagatacho, Tokyo
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / American / General

一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya

A chef who trained in Canada for ten years thoroughly pursues European cuisine.

Mr. Ichinomiya was born in 1971 in Akita. As a child, he admired chefs he saw on TV and aspired to pursue a career in cooking. To grasp the essence of European flavors, he dedicated himself to thoroughly understanding Western cuisine, even excluding traditional Japanese seasonings from his personal life. During his ten years living in Canada, he honed his skills at several restaurants, including a steak house, and also gained management experience in franchise operations. He believes that assembling a dish is like working in four dimensions, and he cooks with respect not only for the taste but also for the country's unique culture.

一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya

Virtue

Virtue

  • Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
  • Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / General / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)

山下 浩幸Hiroyuki Yamashita

A chef with experience working at multiple Michelin-starred restaurants.

Mr. Hiroyuki Yamashita was born in 1979 in Chiba. He trained at prestigious French restaurants renowned for their Michelin stars, including Ginza L'écrin, Joël Robuchon, and Signature at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Tokyo. After that, he studied under Mr. Eric Ziebold, with whom he was very impressed, and developed his skills in the world of Modern American French cuisine for five and a half years. After returning to Japan, he served as the head chef at restaurants T3 and NUAGE ET VENT. Then, he was appointed the head chef at Virtue.

山下 浩幸Hiroyuki Yamashita

Tokyo October

東京十月

  • Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

冬野 慎治Shinji Fuyuno

Mr. Fuyuno is a chef and owner of the restaurant, who is highly admired by a wide range of guests from Japan and abroad.

He was born in 1974 in Ibaraki. Trained in Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) cuisine, hotels, and Japanese restaurants. He learned and honed his skills in various techniques of serving food in beautiful dishes and using seasonal vegetables and other ingredients. In 2017, he came to Tokyo October. Serving as both head chef and owner of the restaurant, he has established a “style in which the chef himself provides hospitality.”  He calls himself a Japanese cuisine artist and pursues not only cooking but also the art of tea ceremony. Offering a diverse appeal as a comprehensive cultural art not limited to Japanese cuisine, he is adored by a wide range of guests from Japan and abroad.

冬野 慎治Shinji Fuyuno

quinto

quinto

  • Nakameguro, Tokyo
  • Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / General / General / Wine

今井 恒三Kozo Imai

Always with the guest in mind, Mr. Imai seeks out the most innovative and unique dishes.

He was born in 1982 in Kanagawa. He developed a passion for bringing joy to people through cooking. After graduating from culinary school, he began a career as a Japanese cuisine chef. He dedicated himself to Japanese cuisine during his twenties, training under a respected chef. At the age of 30, he switched to Italian cuisine. He took on a new challenge as an opening staff member of an Italian restaurant. Later, he joined his current company. Involved in managing several restaurants, he is currently the chef of quinto.

今井 恒三Kozo Imai

Sushi Kazumasa

鮨一正

  • Shibuya East Exit/Miyamasuzaka, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

渡邉 敏章Toshiaki Watanabe

Mr. Watanabe steps forward with his skills and ambition.

He was born in 1991 in Saitama. As a student, he discovered the appeal of Japanese food through a part-time job at a sushi restaurant and was drawn to its depth. After graduating from high school, he began training in Japanese cuisine. He spent ten years honing his skills as a sushi chef at several sushi restaurants. Then, he joined his current company because he sympathized with the representative's personality and management philosophy. In 2022, he was in charge of Sushi Kazumasa at the same time as it opened.

渡邉 敏章Toshiaki Watanabe

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