101 - 120 of 1814 chefs
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Higashiyama Garden
東山庭 Higashiyama Garden
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Steak
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石井 隆雄Takao Ishii
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Mr. Ishii is an award-winning chef who embodies tradition and innovation.
He was born in January 1967 in Kyoto. Since elementary school, he has loved to stand in the kitchen and serve food to those around him to their delight. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at Granvia Osaka Stream for 6 years, at the Westin Hotel Osaka for 9 years, and independently in Tokyo for 5 years, followed by 3 years at Granvia Kyoto and 3 years at L'Hôtel de Hiei. He has won many awards, including first prize at the 2009 National JR Hotel Group Culinary Competition. He has been charming guests with his refined taste and artful presentation.
石井 隆雄Takao Ishii
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SAI.teppan
SAI.teppan
- Kuwana, Mie
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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酒井 美歌子Mikako Sakai
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Aiming to be a chef whose dishes leave an unforgettable impression.
Ms. Mikako Sakai is a chef who devotes her skills and heart to making her dishes come to mind when people think of 'what to eat.' SAI.teppan is a teppanyaki restaurant specializing in premium Japanese Black beef and fresh vegetables prepared right before guests. It is well-maintained, and the hospitality of the staff warmly welcomes visitors. She respects the appropriate distance from others and provides a comfortable and pleasant dining experience. The attention to detail from a woman's point of view is an element that enhances the deliciousness of the dishes.
酒井 美歌子Mikako Sakai
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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)
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伊藤 大貴 Hiroki Ito
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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
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Ganso Kushi-shabu Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch
元祖串しゃぶ まつたけ 心斎橋店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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谷川 貴一Takakazu Tanigawa
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Mr. Tanigawa learned the joys and rewards of the restaurant business from practical experience.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. Having originally started his career in a different industry than food and beverage, Mr. Tanigawa began his career as a chef in his mid-30s. Although he had no experience initially, he found enjoyment and satisfaction through working in restaurants and honed his skills. He is currently working as a chef at Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch.
谷川 貴一Takakazu Tanigawa
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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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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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HILLS CLUB
HILLS CLUB
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
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武田 茂雄Shigeo Takeda
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Received the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award and the Aichi Excellent Skilled Worker Award, "Master Craftsman of Aichi."
Head Chef of HILLS CLUB ANNEX SHIKIBUAN. Special Guest Lecturer at Aichi Cooking College. Practical Skills Instructor for Aichi Prefecture's Fugu (blowfish) Handling Examination.
武田 茂雄Shigeo Takeda
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Roppongi Sunahama
六本木 砂浜
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Okinawa Cuisine
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山田 有輝 Yuuki Yamada
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Serving dishes that reflect the rich ingredients and flavors of Okinawa.
Mr. Yamada chose a career in the restaurant business because he loves to communicate with people. To provide a cozy space and create a heartwarming place for visitors, he continued working hard day by day. His love for Okinawan cuisine led him to open Roppongi Sunahama to share its charm with as many people as possible.
山田 有輝 Yuuki Yamada
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Dohtonbori FELLOWS Okachimachi Branch
道とん堀FELLOWS御徒町店
- Okachimachi, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes)
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森 悠Yu Mori
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Mr. Mori cherishes communication with his guests, creating a time full of smiles.
He was born in 1984 in Saitama. Loving to interact with people, he decided to become a chef to bring smiles to the faces of many guests. At Dohtonbori Okachimachi Branch, he is in charge of overall cooking. He is passionate about okonomiyaki, which can make the most of various ingredients, from vegetables to seafood and meat, and is honing his skills in front of the teppan. He is also committed to developing menus that reflect seasonal and regional characteristics.
森 悠Yu Mori
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Kyoto Kanigin Kawaramachi Branch
京都 かに銀 河原町店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Seafood,Japanese / General
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大山 武Takeshi Oyama
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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
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Sumiyaki Jidori SANZO
炭焼地鶏 山蔵（SANZO）
- Dazaifu/Chikushino, Fukuoka
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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熊本 義宗Yoshimune Kumamoto
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Mr. Kumamoto impresses guests with his cuisine, which is deeply rooted in the essence of Japanese cuisine.
He was born in Fukuoka. He has experience in cooking in 10 countries around the world. After returning to Japan, he further studied as a chef at luxury hotels such as the Hyatt Regency Fukuoka. While incorporating new ideas gained from diverse perspectives, he also has an excellent ability to present Japanese cuisine.
熊本 義宗Yoshimune Kumamoto
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HAKATAYA
HAKATA屋
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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白根 龍獎Ryusuke Shirane
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Serves menus to match Kumamoto's local sake, shochu, and a variety of other drinks.
Mr. Shirane was born in 1994 in Kumamoto. Based on Japanese cuisine, he also experienced Western cuisine. With experience in various culinary genres, he has expanded his repertoire while honing his skills as a chef. Currently working at HAKATAYA. He offers a wide variety of menu items to match the unique drinks, including Kumamoto's local sake, shochu selected by the shochu sommelier, and Kikuka wine.
白根 龍獎Ryusuke Shirane
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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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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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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)
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平子 貴利Takatoshi Hirako
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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
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Brasserie Potiron
Brasserie Potiron
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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萱澤 昌浩Masahiro Kayazawa
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Offering Western culinary techniques in a more casual setting.
Mr. Kayazawa was born in 1984 in Nara. After building a career as a chef in Tokyo and Osaka, he opened Brasserie Potiron. Mr. Kayazawa has studied Western cuisine, including French and Italian. As a place that allows diners to casually enjoy dishes that make the most of the skills he has cultivated, he continues to operate Brasserie Potiron.
萱澤 昌浩Masahiro Kayazawa
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MARCO
MARCO
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood / Steak
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福丸 達也Tatsuya Fukumaru
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Making lots of people smile with the blissful taste of Kobe Beef.
Mr. Tatsuya Fukumaru was born in 1980 in Nagasaki. With a love of delicious food, he decided to enter the culinary world himself while visiting and eating at many restaurants during his school days. After graduation, he began training as a chef at a restaurant specializing in teppanyaki. He has developed a good eye for ingredient selection, especially Kobe beef and Kuroge Wagyu beef. While expanding his field, he worked as a chef for 16 years. In January 2020, he opened MARCO as the owner-chef. He works hard to let as many people as possible know about the genuine deliciousness of Kobe beef.
福丸 達也Tatsuya Fukumaru
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Teppanyaki Cocoro (Grand Park Otaru)
鉄板焼き こころ （グランドパーク小樽）
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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始閣 清和Kiyokazu Shikaku
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Mr. Shikaku was impressed at the restaurant of fate and entered the way of a chef. The guest's smile is his treasure.
While working for an insurance company, his boss took him to a restaurant where he was so impressed that he decided to enter the culinary world. Starting with New Otani Inn Sapporo, he has trained at Crescent Hotel, Rusutsu Resort, and Niseko Northern Resort An'nupuri. At Teppanyaki Cocoro, he serves teppanyaki dishes using Hokkaido specialty ingredients such as beef fillet and sirloin of Hokkaido brand Shiraoi beef and fresh seafood caught in Otaru and the surrounding waters of Hokkaido.
始閣 清和Kiyokazu Shikaku
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Urayasu Kourai
浦安 幸来
- Urayasu, Chiba
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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新井 規和Norikazu Arai
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With his childhood admiration for chefs, Mr. Arai is devoted to his culinary career.
He was born in 1973 in Nagano. As a child, his image of a chef was that of a quiet and diligent artisan. The way they beautifully filleted the fish looked cool and inspired him to enter the culinary world. He worked at the renowned Japanese restaurant Ginza Kitcho for 21 years, where he honed his skills in various aspects of Japanese cuisine, such as simmered and grilled dishes, and demonstrated his ability as a leader. In 2022, he became independent by opening Urayasu Kourai.
新井 規和Norikazu Arai
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Irifune Odawara-ekimae Branch
入船小田原駅前店
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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金井 勇弥Yuya Kanai
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Dedicated to seasonal local fish and vegetables.
Aiming to become a professional chef, Mr. Kanai started as a dishwasher and cleaner at Irifune in his teens. There, he learned how to scale and prepare fish, sharpen knives, and the basics of Irifune's taste. As time passes, there is much to learn, and he strives for daily improvement.
金井 勇弥Yuya Kanai
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