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Ode

Ode

  • Hiroo, Tokyo
  • French,Italian/French / General / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)

生井 祐介Yusuke Namai

Taking an objective look at himself, Mr. Namai makes decisions on what he has to do now.

He was born in 1975 in Tokyo. At first, he wanted to enter the music field, but became fascinated with the cooking field while working at a French restaurant. In 2003, he entered [Restaurant J] which was in Omotesando in those days, then moved to Karuizawa with Chef Masahito Ueki in order to work at [Masaa's], where he learned about ingredients through experience. He succeeded this restaurant and changed the name into [Heureux], then worked there as an executive chef for 3 years. In 2012, he went back to Tokyo and took up the role of executive chef at [CHIC peut-être] in Hacchobori where he went on to earn one star. Then, he went in dependent in March 2017, and opened [Ode] in September of the same year.

生井 祐介Yusuke Namai

Tempura Fukamachi

てんぷら深町

  • Kyobashi, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Tendon/Tenjyu (tempura bowl) / Sake

深町 一真KAZUMA FUKAMACHI

Our food is imbued with the seasons. Second generation tempura speciality restaurant.

He was born in Tokyo in 1978. Since he was small he grew up watching his father’s back who was a chef. It was natural for him to have the dream to be a chef. After graduating from culinary school in Shinjuku, he spent 4 years training in Miyuki Koshikishima, and then he entered [Tempura Fukamachi] when his father opened the restaurant. He tries to choose the seasonal vegetables to express each season. he is also in charge of preparing the pickled vegetables we receive from 'HILLTOP HOTEL'.

深町 一真KAZUMA FUKAMACHI

Ginza Uchiyama

銀座 うち山

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

内山 英仁UCHIYAMA HIDEHITO

The Chef's Recommendations

Having been attracted to profound cooking techniques and the appeal of cooking, he took the path to becoming a chef

He was born in Kanagawa on December 19th, 1969. Following graduation from a cooking college, he devoted himself in training at a Japanese restaurant "Kissho Hibiya" for five years. After that, his hard work continued at a variety of Japanese restaurants. He studied under Chef Kenji Asami when "Ginza Asami" new opened to improve his skills even more. In 2002, he opened his own restaurant, "Ginza Uchiyama." He provides his own creative dishes based on Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes), and has consecutively received stars in the Michelin Guide since 2008.

内山 英仁UCHIYAMA HIDEHITO

Kanda Matsuya

神田まつや

  • Kanda, Tokyo
  • Soba (noodles),Japanese / General / Soba (noodles) / Sake

小高 孝之ODAKA TAKAYUKI

The Chef's Recommendations

Four generations of soba chefs from his family have run this restaurant.

Born in 1965, in Tokyo. By the time he was a junior high school student he had already decided to become a soba chef, and after graduating from college he started training at Kanda Matsuya. Along with his father, the other senior members of staff taught him soba making techniques and how the shop was run. It would take ten years of work before he was able to do everything. As a soba chef, and a man inheriting the restaurant from the generations before him, he has the flexibility to ensure that the traditional taste and style of Kanda Matsuya is maintained, while also looking towards new things.

小高 孝之ODAKA TAKAYUKI

Japanese Restaurant Tagetsu

日本料理 太月

  • Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

望月 英雄MOCHIZUKI HIDEO

The Chef's Recommendations

He chose a culinary career, which is the same as his father's, when he gave up his baseball career.

He was born in Hadano city, Kanagawa on November 11th, 1979. His father owned a local shabu-shabu (hot pot) and steak restaurant called "Tagetsu". He was extremely involved in playing baseball in his childhood, so he was not really planning to suceed his father, but he decided to go down the path of cooking upon experiencing pain in his elbows. After graduating from high school, he left for Tokyo and trained in Japanese cuisine at "Ryuun-an" and "Genyadana Hamadaya" in Shinjuku, as well as "Kappo Kisaku" in Azabu-Juban. In August 2013, he opened "Japanese Restaurant Tagetsu", taking the same name as the restaurant that his father had closed.

望月 英雄MOCHIZUKI HIDEO

Teruzushi

照寿司

  • Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi

渡邉 貴義Takayoshi Watanabe

He has transformed an ordinary old sushi shop in the town into a high-end one, popular among overseas guests.

He was born in 1977 in Fukuoka prefecture. He wanted to be a French chef when he was very young but entered the field of Japanese cuisine after graduating from a university. After three years of training, he joined [Teruzushi] run by his father to work as a sales staff, then became a chef of which they were shorthanded. In 2013, he became the third generation of [Teruzushi] and started its innovation. He upgraded the seafood quality and raised the prices. The restaurant became in a slump at first, but he did not change his beliefs and kept using the highest-grade ingredients, which has transformed this ordinary town sushi shop with more than 50 years of history, into a famous sushi restaurant even among guests from overseas.

渡邉 貴義Takayoshi Watanabe

BACAR OKINAWA

BACAR OKINAWA(バカール オキナワ)

  • Kokusai dori, Okinawa
  • Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Pizza

仲村 大輔NAKAMURA DAISUKE

The Chef's Recommendations

Smitten by the flavors of a famous restaurant, he sent them a letter requesting the chance to work with them

Born in 1977 in Okinawa, the authentic pizza he enjoyed during his time in Italy made a deep impression on him, so he got his start as a pizzaiolo. After returning to Japan, he was smitten by the flavors he encountered at Savoy (now Seirinkan) in Tokyo, so he sent a letter to the owner, Susumu Kakinuma, requesting an apprenticeship. After training for five years, he returned to his home of Okinawa to open BACAR OKINAWA. In addition to his restaurant, he also operates a food truck, introducing the deliciousness of pizza to many.

仲村 大輔NAKAMURA DAISUKE

HOSHINOYA Tokyo Dining

星のや東京 ダイニング

  • Otemachi, Tokyo
  • French,Italian/French / French

浜田 統之Noriyuki Hamada

The Chef's Recommendations

Chef Hamada spreads'Nippon Cuisine' using his French techniques with Japanese natural ingredients. 

He was born in 1975 in Tottori Prefecture. He started learning  his Italian cooking skills from the age of 18, then entered the world of French cuisine at the age of 24. In 2005, he was the youngest to ever win first place at the Bocuse d'Or International Gastronomic Competition in Japan. In 2007, he became the executive chef at [Hotel Bleston Court] in Karuizawa. In 2013, as the first Japanese chef ever at the finals, he won 3rd place at the Bocuse d'Or Internationl Gastronomic Competition in France. Since July 2016, he has been working as the executive chef at the current [HOSHINOYA Tokyo]. 

浜田 統之Noriyuki Hamada

Aji Fukushima

味ふくしま

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake

辻 義勝TSUJI YOSHIKATSU

The Chef's Recommendations

From a youth who enjoyed preparing fish to a chef who never fails to engage with his ingredients.

Born in 1982 in Fukuoka, he loved fishing as a child and learned to prepare the fish he caught himself. This was his first taste of the joys of cooking. Graduating from high school, he learned the fundamentals after joining Kani Honke in Nagoya. At 21, he entered the famed Kyoto cuisine restaurant Oryori Hayashi and studied real Kyoto cuisine over about 7 and a half years. Afterwards, he gained experience making Japanese food in Ponto-cho, earned the recommendation of the proprietress of the tea shop Fukushima, and became the head managing chef at the traditional Japanese restaurant Aji Fukushima in 2013.

辻 義勝TSUJI YOSHIKATSU

Ramen Hachi

らあめん はち

  • Ueda/Komoro/Saku, Nagano
  • Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen (soy sauce-based pork broth ramen) / Tsukemen (noodles served separately from dip soup) / Abura-soba (soupless oiled ramen)

内堀 順護UCHIBORI JUNGO

The Chef's Recommendations

Watching my mother run an izakaya inspired me to become a chef

Born in Nagano on March 10th, 1979. Some of his earliest memories are of watching his mother run her izakaya (Japanese pub-restaurant). As he grew up watching her work, at some point along the way he decided he wanted to work with food, too. After getting his nutritionist license, he got a job with the "Grubuoiru" company, and accumulated cooking experience. He now manages a branch of the Ramen Hachi chain. He's particular about his ingredients, and his carefully prepared ramen gains the place repeat customers from a wide range of age groups.

内堀 順護UCHIBORI JUNGO

Nishiazabu Kappo Takumi

西麻布 割烹 たくみ

  • Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

木村 巧KIMURA TAKUMI

The Chef's Recommendations

A seasoned cook devoted to Japanese cuisine with a load of training.

After 10 years working on his craft at Osaka's renowned Kagairo, he would later move on to Hotel Hatsuhana and the Hyatt-Regency Tokyo, among others, working as head chef. Then, in 2011, he opened Nishiazabu Kappo Takumi, marking the culmination of his exploits thus far. He still runs the shop today.

木村 巧KIMURA TAKUMI

Sushi Dai

寿司大

  • Harumi, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi

漆原 訓URUSHIBARA SATOSHI

The Chef's Recommendations

Used to work at a Japanese restaurant. His honest and friendly characteristic is suitable for being a sushi chef.

He was born in Tokyo in 1972. After graduating from high school, he started his career as a Japanese chef at a Japanese restaurants in Kyoto. After working at three different Japanese restaurants in Kyoto in total, he also refined his skills at Hotel New Otani Osaka. When his father opened the sushi restaurant "Sushidai", it provided him with the motivation to become a sushi chef. After working at the lowest rungs of the restaurant for seven years, he now stands behind the counter as the restaurant manager. Managing a Tokyo-style sushi restaurant while creating a relaxed atmosphere with his uninhibited conversations with customers over the counter is his innate gift. Together with the taste of the food, this makes "Sushidai" an extremely popular restaurant.

漆原 訓URUSHIBARA SATOSHI

Gyoza no Terui

餃子の照井

  • Fukushima City, Fukushima
  • Gyoza (dumplings),Chinese / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Gyoza (dumplings) / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen)

佐藤 吉則SATO YOSHINORI

Here we deliver the heart and flavour of "Terui" that has been passed down from the previous generation.

He was born in 1949 and is from Hiroshima. After the war, his mother and father opened up a Japanese restaurant. Afterwards, his father tried to recreate the Chinese dumplings (gyoza) he had during his time in the army. After trial and error, they started a restaurant specializing in gyoza that his son continues to this day. With each carefully-crafted gyoza, they deliver the heart and flavour of the previous generation.

佐藤 吉則SATO YOSHINORI

Ginza Ishizuka

銀座 いしづか

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake

石塚 規ISHIJIKA TADASHI

The Chef's Recommendations

Growing up watching his father and grandfather, who were both chefs, he naturally decided to enter the world of cooking.

Born March 23, 1976 in Tokyo, he grew up watching his father and grandfather, who were both chefs, and naturally became interested in cooking. Stepping without hesitation into the world of cuisine, he began his training at Kioicho's Fukudaya. He later deepened his knowledge at restaurants like Waketokuyama and Banrekiryukodo, making a heartfelt study of Japanese cuisine and was even reviewed in an international cooking magazine. In his 20th year as a chef, he opened [Ginza Ishizuka], where he can now be found.

石塚 規ISHIJIKA TADASHI

Bijindori

美神鶏

  • Ebisu, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)

小柳 賢一郎KOYANAGI KENICHIRO

Enjoy dishes waterboiled to perfection, served by a head chef from Kyushu

He was born in 1968 in Nagasaki Prefecture. He was deeply moved by the exceptional food served to him at the Japanese-style restaurant of an acquaintance, which set him on the path to becoming a chef. He polished his skills at a number of restaurants all over Nagasaki and Tokyo, before working at Fried Giblet & Giblet Stew Specialists - Koganeya in 2006. After 10 years of experience, he opened a new store in the franchise, Bijindori and is now the head chef.

小柳 賢一郎KOYANAGI KENICHIRO

Dining Bar Hiro

ダイニングバー ひろ

  • Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
  • Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / French / Italian

伊藤 広文ITO HIROBUMI

Our belief is in seeking out the finest ingredients and creating the perfect recipe.

He was born in 1966, in Tokyo's Shinbashi district. His motive to start this career was "because I love to eat, and I want to eat delicious foods." After training in various restaurants in Tokyo, he opened Dining Bar Hiro in 2005. Most of all, he enjoys the customers' joy when he takes each day's delicious ingredients and prepares them in the way his guests desire. At this restaurant, we have taken many photographs of our specialities, expressing the sense of skill on each plate.

伊藤 広文ITO HIROBUMI

Restaurant & Bar Magnolia

Restaurant&Bar Magnolia

  • Hiranuma, Kanagawa
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / French / Wine

桑本 倫之KUWAMOTO TOMOYUKI

Refusing to be tied down by one type of cuisine, we think you'll find the drink pairings at Magnolia superb

Our chef's main training was in Italian cuisine, but he has borrowed a little bit of everything to put together dishes for Magnolia, where we serve meals inspired by cookery from all over the West. His customers' smiles and compliments fuel his passion for the art.

桑本 倫之KUWAMOTO TOMOYUKI

Fujiya Kyoshoku

ふじや京色

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Japanese,Japanese / Kyoto Cuisine / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

藤原 崇史FUJIWARA TAKASHI

The parttime job that he had at an izakaya when he was a high school student inspired him to become a chef.

The reason why he decided to get a part-time job in an izakaya (Japanese pub restaurant) was that he wanted to eat the free food. It may not have been the most romantic reason, but this is what led to his career in the restaurant business. Through his part-time job he learned how much fun cooking was, and decided to attend catering college. At college he met fellow students who would play an important part in shaping his future career. After graduating, he spent time working in three different Japanese restaurants. After working for ten years, he and his friends from college opened "Jounetsu Shokusai Kyoshoku". Later, in 2014, they opened "Fujiya Kyoshoku".

藤原 崇史FUJIWARA TAKASHI

VIN

VIN

  • Akasaka, Fukuoka
  • General,Western / French / Italian / Wine

伴 隼人BAN HAYATO

The Chef's Recommendations

I want to be able to provide highquality food at reasonable prices.

Born in 1982 in Fukuoka. The part time job he had as a student was in a restaurant and from there he grew to love cooking. He trained for many years at the renowned French restaurants Restaurant Hiramatsu and La Rochelle Fukuoka. In 2012, he opened VIN. Using the skills he cultivated at famous restaurants, he is able to offer authentic dishes at reasonable prices.

伴 隼人BAN HAYATO

Shunsai Izakaya Furuichi Tsubogin

旬彩居酒屋 古市 つぼ銀

  • Ise, Mie
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Duck / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle)

伊藤 剛ITO TSUYOSHI

His dream is to open an izakaya of his own one day

He was born in Mie Prefecture on September 1st, 1984. He started working at restaurants in his teens, and gained experience as the manager of bars in Tokyo and Tohoku. In 2012, he returned to his hometown, Ise City, to become the chef of Shunsai Izakaya Furuichi Tsubogin. Making use of his experiences working in restaurants where sake played a central role, he is particular about serving high quality food which goes well with his carefully chosen sake. He devotes himself to his work every day so as to satisfy his customers.

伊藤 剛ITO TSUYOSHI

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