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BAR SMOKED Kotobuki Ibushi Kobo

バルスモーク寿燻工房

  • Asakusa, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

蒲池 修Osamu Kamachi

Mr. Kamachi has honed his skills at famous restaurants in various regions and delivers original smoked dishes.

He was born in 1968 in Fukuoka. Started his career as a chef in Fukuoka and moved to France at 25. He has trained at renowned restaurants, including a three-star Michelin restaurant and a Japanese restaurant in New York City, USA. After returning to Japan, he worked as a saucier at Kawasaki Nikko Hotel and as a chef at restaurants in Ginza and Tsukishima. In 2019, he opened his own restaurant, BAR SMOKED Kotobuki Ibushi Kobo and continues to make Japanese-style dishes using French skills and fresh ingredients.

蒲池 修Osamu Kamachi

Miyakami

みやかみ

  • Asamashita, Kanagawa
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Miyakami is a professional who has inherited the DNA of chefs and has been trained exclusively in Japanese cuisine.

He was born in 1979 in Kanagawa in 1979. Born to parents who owned a restaurant, he aspired to be a chef from an early age. Because the restaurant was located in a market, he grew up surrounded by quality ingredients and naturally developed the ability to judge them. After graduating from Hattori Nutrition College, he became certified as a dietitian and sommelier. He joined Tokyo Kitcho, where he had worked part-time since he was a student and continued training for about 13 years. Then, in 2007, he became independent and opened Miyakami.

宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami

Sushi Restaurant SAIKA

寿し処 彩華

  • Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)

永山 亮Ryo Nagayama

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

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)

谷川 貴一Takakazu Tanigawa

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

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

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

Sushi Fujiro

鮨 不二楼

  • Kayabacho, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake

古川 和希Kazuki Furukawa

Mr. Furukawa presents the one and only “New Edomae Sushi,” resulting from studies in Fukuoka and Tokyo.

He was born in 1983 in Fukuoka and is the head chef at Sushi Fujiro. In his late teens, he ate at the famous Fukuoka restaurant Yamanaka, and was truly impressed. He studied at a culinary school with a vision of working at Yamanaka and started working there after graduation. He trained hard studying Hakatamae Sushi. After moving to Tokyo and gaining experience at Edomae Sushi restaurants in Ginza and Roppongi, he connected with Mr. Muneshige Takatori, the general manager of Fujiro, and participated in the launch of the current restaurant. He has been in his current position since its founding in 2017.  He charms guests from Japan and overseas with his unique sushi that has a fusion of freshness and aging, Eastern and Western styles.

古川 和希Kazuki Furukawa

Wagyu no Kamisama

和牛の神様

  • Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Sake

市川 篤史Atsushi Ichikawa

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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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

Nihonbashi Tamai Main Branch

日本橋 玉ゐ 本店

  • Nihonbashi, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sake

丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama

The Chef's Recommendations

Started his career in the F&B industry as a teenager.

Mr. Maruyama has been training in a sushi restaurant since his teens and has experience with a wide range of fish. Among them, the conger eel is a delicate fish whose quality varies dramatically depending on how it is handled. He is proud of his restaurant's devotion to quality, which he believes customers will see once they sample their meals. He feels that Japan's traditional eating culture is based on an attitude of hospitality. His ambition is to consistently utilize the skills and knowledge he has acquired, with the goal of bringing delight to his customers.

丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama

Niku Horumon × Gyutan Someda Shoten

肉ホルモン×牛タン 染田商店

  • Tenmabashi, Osaka
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

染田 義宏Yoshihiro Someda

Mr. Someda opened with the determination to pave the way step by step with his own hands.

He was born in 1972 in Nara. Originally a company employee, he discovered the appeal of food and beverage through a part-time job at an Izakaya. Having experienced store management, he learned about restaurant operations with a view to becoming independent. When introduced to his current location, he decided to try a yakiniku restaurant, even though it was a genre he had no experience in. The name "Someida Shoten" was chosen as the store's name when his grandfather ran the business. In June 2023, he began a new challenge under the name Niku Horumon × Gyutan Someda Shoten in honor of his grandfather, who was a businessman.

染田 義宏Yoshihiro Someda

Sumiyaki Jidori SANZO

炭焼地鶏 山蔵(SANZO)

  • Dazaifu/Chikushino, Fukuoka
  • Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken

熊本 義宗Yoshimune Kumamoto

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

Wine Lounge & Restaurant Cepages

Wine Lounge & Restaurant Cepages

  • Nagoya Station, Aichi
  • French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Whisky

Stand-up Sushi Sushikawa

立食い鮨 鮨川

  • Sasazuka, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

中山 友林Yurin Nakayama

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

Niku to Sakana no Kyomachi Koshitsu Konjakumonogatari Sakae Branch

肉ト魚ノ京町個室 今昔物語 栄店

  • Sakae, Aichi
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)

伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito

Mr. Ito's extensive experience and solid skills are the foundation of the restaurant's flavor.

He was born in 1982 in Aichi. From a young age, he had a strong interest in making things and good food and chose to become a chef. At 25, he entered the Konjaku Monogatari Sakae Branch as an apprentice. After 12 years of rigorous training, he was promoted to sous chef at 32. Since then, he has continued to gain experience and skills and now boasts a career of more than 17 years as the head of the culinary department.

伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito

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

Binchotan Steak Ro Sakai

備長炭ステーキ炉sakai

  • Yabacho/Osu/Kamimaezu/Tsurumai, Aichi
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Wine

上田 徹也Tetsuya Ueda

Mr. Ueda thinks of his guests and delivers moments of joy.

He was born in 1973 in Aichi. After working part-time as a student, he chose to become a chef. He is currently working as a chef at Sakai, which inspired him to pursue a career in food and beverage. He coordinates excellent courses, which are derived from the selected ingredients of each day, to suit each guest without being restricted by the menu. Creating a restaurant where customers can enjoy more than just eating is important to him.

上田 徹也Tetsuya Ueda

Enman Izakaya Kougetsu

縁満居酒屋 皓月

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

山本 皓大Kodai Yamamoto

With a passion for cooking and a desire to preserve his own style, Mr. Yamamoto opened his restaurant.

He was born in 1987 in Shiga. Having the pleasure of seeing his food appreciated, he chose the path of a chef. He studied the basics of Japanese cuisine at Tsuji Culinary Institute and honed his skills at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel and Arima View Hotel (now Arima Kirari). His experience as a head chef and store manager further deepened his skills and knowledge of Japanese cuisine. After 18 years of training, he opened Enman Izakaya Kougetsu in December 2023, wanting to cook freely. In addition to being a cook, he distributes cooking and game videos on the web.

山本 皓大Kodai Yamamoto

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

HONMACHI Tonteki x Showa Horumon Yakiniku Tenguya

HONMACHI豚テキ×昭和ホルモン焼肉てんぐ屋

  • Honmachi/Sakaisujihonmachi, Osaka
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)

グエンバンクアンNguyen Van Quang

Mr. Quang is a young veteran chef who has supported the kitchens of many restaurants, including Tenguya.

He was born in 1993 in Vietnam. In his early 20s, he began his career as a restaurant staff in Japan. After gaining experience in several restaurants, he joined his current company. He has supported Tenguya and other affiliated restaurants as a kitchen staff. By experiencing different menu genres, he has honed his knowledge and skills as a chef. Currently, he is working as a chef at HONMACHI Tonteki x Showa Horumon Yakiniku Tenguya.

グエンバンクアンNguyen Van Quang

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