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Matsukaze
日本料理 松風
- Tenjin, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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土井利文Toshifumi Doi
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Beyond the Counter. Artisan techniques connect ingredients and smiles.
Mr. Doi was influenced as a child by his mother, who was very good at cooking and aspired to become a chef. His desire remained unchanged as he grew up, and he studied at a culinary school in the Kansai region, followed by seven years of training at a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Kyoto. With this experience, he returned to Kyushu and joined the Japanese restaurant Matsukaze. He currently supports the restaurant as head chef. What he cherishes are the encounters with the ingredients and the smiles of his guests. He expresses the joy of being exposed to seasonal ingredients on his plate and delivers excitement over the counter through his cuisine daily.
土井利文Toshifumi Doi
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Creative Dining La Veranda APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi
創作ダイニングラ・ベランダアパホテル潮見
- Tatsumi/Ariake/Shinkiba, Tokyo
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / General / General / Others
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小野 翔太Shota Ono
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The journey into cooking began with an interest in various industries.
Mr. Ono was born in 1999 in Hyogo. The inspiration to work in the food industry came from a desire, during his time at an agricultural high school, to experience the entire process from production to processing and sales, known as the sixth industrialization. After graduating from culinary school, he spent a year in vegetable production and processing in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata, which UNESCO recognized as a Creative City of Gastronomy. He then worked at a French restaurant in Tokyo before joining his current company. He left the company temporarily to help his mentor, a chef, with the opening of a restaurant in France and then returned to Japan. He is currently active at APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi.
小野 翔太Shota Ono
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Kitashinchi THE
北新地 坐
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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河原 瑞樹Mizuki Kawahara
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Valuing dialogue with guests, an experienced chef opens up a new frontier.
Mr. Kawahara was born in 1992 in Kagawa. After graduating from a vocational school, he studied at an Italian restaurant in Osaka for 6 and a half years and also experienced Bridal French in Tokyo for 3 years. In search of new stimulation, he joined Kitashinchi THE, which opened in March 2024. Not only does he stand in the kitchen, but he also feels happy to see the reaction to the food up close by facing the guests directly through the counter. His cuisine is special, served with heartwarming exchanges.
河原 瑞樹Mizuki Kawahara
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Unagi House Shinoya
Unagi House 志の家
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / General
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辻 光洋Mitsuhiro Tsuji
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The basic idea is, "I would like to go to a restaurant like that." All is about making a restaurant from the customer's point of view.
Mr. Mitsuhiro Tsuji was born in 1967 in Hokkaido. Making the most of his time at home with the Corona disaster, he discovered the appeal of cooking and honed his skills entirely on his own. Drawing from his experience as an executive in a web-related company, he brought a fresh perspective to eel cuisine. His versatile skills cover designing menus, pop-ups, pamphlets, and signboards. Driven by the idea of creating a restaurant he would love to visit, he established Unagi House Shinoya.
辻 光洋Mitsuhiro Tsuji
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Kuroge Wagyu Senmonten Nikuya Fumitsuki
黒毛和牛専門店 肉屋 文月
- Kokusai dori, Okinawa
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Okinawa Cuisine
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佐久本 友幸Tomoyuki Sakumoto
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Mr. Sakumoto is creating a restaurant where customers can enjoy high-quality ingredients at a reasonable price and in an at-home atmosphere.
He was born in Okinawa in 1979. He started studying at 19, mainly at Japanese restaurants in Okinawa Prefecture, before opening Nikuya Fumitsuki. He now works as the owner. The restaurant uses high-quality ingredients, yet the prices are reasonable, and the staff's hospitality is friendly. He is dedicated to creating a homey atmosphere where guests can enjoy their meals without feeling self-conscious.
佐久本 友幸Tomoyuki Sakumoto
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Sushi & bar 5
鮨&bar 5
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Wine / Sake
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Yakiniku Izakaya 871
焼肉居酒屋871。
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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白須 香織Kaori Shirasu
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Ms. Shirasu is happy to see the guests' smiles and hear them say the food was delicious.
She was born in 1977 in Yamanashi. She was motivated to enter the food and beverage industry by seeing the guests' smiles and hearing them say the food was delicious. After working in izakayas and other dining establishments, she now works at Yakiniku Izakaya 871, which opened in July 2024.
白須 香織Kaori Shirasu
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Teppanyaki Sangamori
鉄板焼 三ケ森
- Kego, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Soba (noodles)
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松尾 光晴Mitsuharu Matsuo
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Offering an exceptional dining experience that draws from extensive expertise, particularly in teppanyaki cuisine.
Mr. Matsuo was born in 1980 in Fukuoka. He is the owner of Teppanyaki Sangamori. Trained at a teppanyaki restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo, he mastered judging and cooking black beef and premium seafood. To further broaden his culinary expertise in Japanese cuisine, he also gained experience at a sushi restaurant and a Japanese restaurant in Fukuoka, and learned the art of hand-making soba noodles at a soba shop in Sapporo. Culminating his extensive experience, he opened his current restaurant in 2009. It has grown to be a popular restaurant in Fukuoka because of its unique concept of offering teppanyaki, fresh fish, and soba noodles all in one restaurant. Moving to the current building in 2020, the restaurant continues to add color to Tenjin's dining scene.
松尾 光晴Mitsuharu Matsuo
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Kita
北
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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小林 和博Kazuhiro Kobayashi
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Mr. Kobayashi is a dedicated sushi chef who attracts guests with his delicious nigiri and sides prepared with Edo-mae techniques and the spirit of Shuhari (three stages of mastery).
He was born in 1970 in Nagano. The owner of Kita. After training at a Kappo restaurant in Osaka, he moved to Kanagawa and honed his skills at several sushi restaurants in Yokohama. In 2005, he founded his current restaurant in his mid-30s and became independent. Since then, he has served high-quality sushi courses in the city of the sea and captured the hearts of both local guests and travelers. While respecting the tradition of Edo-mae, he also offers nigiri and side dishes with his own arrangements, showing off new deliciousness and enjoyment of food. The warm and stylish hospitality that reflects his sincere personality also attracts a reputation.
小林 和博Kazuhiro Kobayashi
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Sakanaya Soma Kurume Branch
さかな家そう馬 久留米店
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Whisky
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Nikutareya Namba BAL Branch
肉タレ屋 なんばBAL店
- Namba, Osaka
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Gyudon (beef bowl) / Donburi (rice bowl) / Steak
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櫻本 昂大Takahiro Sakuramoto
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Mr. Sakuramoto continues to grow through his work in cuisine, which he has been involved in for a long time.
He was born in 1999 in Kagoshima. His involvement with cuisine in a part-time job during high school led him to be charmed by the joy of cooking and food arrangements. He gained various kinds of experience through his work, like meat processing at a Yakiniku restaurant. Pursuing a workplace where he could utilize the know-how gained through those experiences led him to the Nikutareya Namba BAL Branch. He works hard every day to provide better cuisine by polishing his skills.
櫻本 昂大Takahiro Sakuramoto
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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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Sosaku Ryori Matsu
創作料理 真都
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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大葉 敬太 Keita Oba
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Mr. Oba provides a luxurious moment of hospitality with delicious ingredients from Miyagi.
He was born in 1990 in Miyagi. He began to cook as part of his physical preparation for sports and became a chef. Upon moving to Tokyo, he trained for three years at a famous French restaurant. Later, he studied at a Japanese restaurant and teppanyaki restaurant in Miyagi Prefecture. In May 2020, he opened Matsu to realize his wish to make "a restaurant that can fulfill the desire of adults." He responds flexibly to each person's request and attracts guests with various dishes.
大葉 敬太 Keita Oba
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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)
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伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito
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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
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Kobe beef and wine RUSH
神戸牛とワイン RUSH
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Pasta / Steak / Wine
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川口 真平Shinpei Kawaguchi
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Well-versed in the food world, Mr. Kawaguchi is always moving forward with an eye on the future.
He was born in 1987 in Hyogo. Influenced by his mother, who was cooking well, he started cooking himself early and developed an interest in food. Starting his career as a bartender, he entered the culinary world. While honing his culinary skills, he became well-versed in wine and obtained sommelier certification. He also works in the consulting business and contributes to the food and beverage industry from various perspectives. After the Corona disaster, he established his ideal restaurant from scratch, opening RUSH in March 2024.
川口 真平Shinpei Kawaguchi
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Steak & Wine ChevalRouge
ステーキ＆ワイン シュバルージュ
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / General / Steak
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高尾 隆之Takayuki Takao
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Mr. Takao is a Teppanyaki master who enchants diners with delicious flavors that resonate with the senses, lingering aftertaste, and warm hospitality.
He was born in 1968 in Okayama. He is a head chef at ChevalRouge. Starting his career at Grill Loa, a Western-style restaurant in Osaka, he also gained experience at teppanyaki restaurants in Dojima Hotel and Ritz-Carlton, Osaka. During that time, he realized "the happiness of making food in front of customers and being able to share the moment when they eat it and share their impressions," and he has devoted himself to teppanyaki as his life as a chef. Since founding the current restaurant in 2004, he has been showing his skills and contributing to its growth into a famous restaurant in Kitashinchi. The warm hospitality that reflects a sincere personality is also popular. His warm hospitality, which reflects his sincere personality, is well-received.
高尾 隆之Takayuki Takao
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Nepali & Indian Restaurant BASURI Teradacho
ネパール＆インド レストラン BASURI 寺田町
- Tennoji/Abenobashi, Osaka
- Indian Curry,Curry / Indian / Nepalese / Indian Curry
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サプコタ アジャヤAjaya Sapkota
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Mr. Sapkota provides heartwarming hospitality with Nepalese food.
He was born in Nepal. With a dream of opening a restaurant in Japan, he came to Japan. He has been researching the authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine he learned in his home country to match the Japanese palate. On November 20, 2023, he opened Nepali & Indian Restaurant BASURI with his family. He tries to maintain a restaurant with warm hospitality, the aroma of spices, and a smile on the faces of his guests.
サプコタ アジャヤAjaya Sapkota
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Yasai Sommelier no Omise Togiya Kiyamachi-Oike Branch
野菜ソムリエのお店 十祇家 木屋町御池店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / General
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松崎 隆明Takaaki Matsuzaki
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Mr. Matsuzaki trained and studied various types of cuisine, beginning with patisseries.
He was born in 1974 in Ehime. His mother ran a coffee shop, and he tasted and helped her cook from a young age. As long as he can remember, he has wanted to make something and has become interested in pastry making, which he had never experienced before. He decided to become a pastry chef who could make everyone's hearts happy with his elegant creations, so he enrolled in a confectionery school in Kyoto. After that, he worked at a ryokan (Japanese-style inn) for 1 year, a confectionery store for 5 years, a Sushi restaurant for 4 years, a Korean restaurant for 7 years, and a restaurant specializing in Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) for 1 year.
松崎 隆明Takaaki Matsuzaki
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Gion Kankanderi Rei
祇園かんかんでり麗
- Gion, Kyoto
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Korean
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細見 哲朗Tetsuro Hosomi
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A chef with 30 years of experience in Japanese cuisine devotes himself to the taste and beauty of Kyoto ingredients.
For more than 30 years, Mr. Hosomi has been dedicated to cooking, focusing on Japanese food, which is also a part of Japanese culture. In November 2021, he opened an innovative new restaurant, "Gion Kankanderi Rei," by fusing the techniques he has cultivated in "Japanese cuisine," "Korean cuisine," and "Teppanyaki." Connecting the two ancient capitals of Kyoto, Japan, and Gyeongju, Korea, the restaurant is known for its creative cuisine that brings innovative cuisine more familiar to diners.
細見 哲朗Tetsuro Hosomi
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Agu-buta-shabu Izakaya Hakuryu Nishiki
あぐー豚しゃぶ居酒屋 はくりゅう 錦
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Okinawa Soba (noodles) / Okinawa Cuisine
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杉崎 栄二Eiji Sugisaki
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Mr. Sugisaki is a professional chef who continues to carefully express Japanese traditions with a quietly burning passion.
He was born in 1970 in Gifu. Although he chose the path of a chef on the advice of a relative, he was drawn to it and pursued a career in Japanese cuisine. After training at a famous restaurant in Kyoto, he honed his skills and sensibility while working as a chef at numerous restaurants. His experience and solid skills were highly evaluated, and he became the head chef at Agu-buta-shabu Izakaya Hakuryu Nishiki. He is an artisan chef who carefully prepares each dish in a quiet manner. His hands produce superb cuisine, a harmony of Japanese tradition and modern sensibilities.
杉崎 栄二Eiji Sugisaki
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