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Beef Tenderloin Yakiniku Restaurant SHINBA

牛ヒレ焼肉の名紋神刃 

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya

すき焼きしゃぶしゃぶ めでたや

  • Asakusabashi, Tokyo
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Local Japanese Cuisine

一場 恵Megumi Ichiba

Moving from the apparel to the restaurant industry, Ms. Ichiba conveys the charms of her hometown, Gunma, through cuisine.

She was born in Gunma. Her customer service experience in the apparel industry led her to enter the world of service. At Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya, she introduces the fascinating culinary culture of various parts of Gunma Prefecture, focusing on Kusatsu, a local hot spring resort that is one of the most famous in Japan.

一場 恵Megumi Ichiba

Teppan Dining SEEKS

鉄板Dining SEEKS

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

坂野 稔Minoru Sakano

The Chef's Recommendations

Inspired by his father's cooking, Mr. Sakano has been devoted to his cooking career.

He was born in 1981 in Toyama. Influenced by the dishes his father cooked for him as a child, he naturally learned to cook because he began to cook for himself. Since working part-time in restaurants as a student, he has been pursuing a career in the food and beverage industry. Experienced working in a hotel kitchen and as a head chef at a kappo restaurant. Attracted by teppanyaki, which can be cheated, he opened his current restaurant.

坂野 稔Minoru Sakano

Yakiniku Meat Ushio

焼肉ミート牛男

  • Sannomiya, Hyogo
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine

北本 竜平Ryuhei Kitamoto

Mr. Kitamoto is a chef with a passion for meat, pursuing new flavors to bring smiles to his guests' faces.

He was born in 1992 in Osaka. Growing up watching his grandfather run a Robata-yaki restaurant, he naturally loved cooking. After building up experience at a Yakitori restaurant and a Japanese restaurant, he realized the charm of meat while working at Yakiniku restaurant in Umeda, Osaka. Since March 2024, he has shown his skills as a chef at Yakiniku Meat Ushio. His driving force is the words "Thank you" and smiles from the guests. He is working hard and enthusiastically at his job, pursuing new tastes daily to provide his guests with a wonderful experience.

北本 竜平Ryuhei Kitamoto

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

Nikutei Yuhi

肉亭 結

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

桜井 敬士Keiji Sakurai

Mr. Sakurai connects ingredients selected from all over Japan and expresses them in his cuisine.

He was born on March 10, 1973 in Shiga. The reason he chose to become a chef was because of his strong will to test how much he could do in one path. He studied mainly Kyoto cuisine at Hotel Okura Kyoto's Irifune. He is currently the head chef of Nikutei Yuhi. By continuing to grow in the culinary world and challenging his limits, he continues to hone his true skills and passions.

桜井 敬士Keiji Sakurai

Tominokoji Tempura Matsui

富小路 天ぷらまつ井

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake

松井 基宏Motohiro Matsui

Kyoto-style tempura and Japanese delicacies. Mr. Matsui offers authentic taste in a friendly manner.

He was born in 1977 in Hokkaido. Initially, he specialized in Japanese cuisine but entered the world of Kyoto-style tempura when he was in charge of a tempura specialty restaurant in Pontocho. After honing his skills at a renowned restaurant, he has worked at Tominokoji Tempura Matsui since 2019. He provides a casual yet relaxed hospitality for authentic Japanese cuisine with Kyoto-style tempura and refined Japanese cuisine techniques.

松井 基宏Motohiro Matsui

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)

伊藤 大貴 Hiroki Ito

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

Gion Kankanderi Rei

祇園かんかんでり麗

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Korean

細見 哲朗Tetsuro Hosomi

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

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

Jyanome Sushi

蛇の目寿司

  • Rumoi, Hokkaido
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)

牧戸 裕太Yuta Makito

Mr. Makito offers seasonal ingredients selected with keen eyes and the best cooking methods.

He is currently working as a chef at Jyanome Sushi. With its roots in a fresh fish restaurant, Jyanome Sushi is proud of its seasonal ingredients, which are selected with keen eyes for quality. For guests who visit the restaurant for various purposes, Mr. Makito offers excellent dishes that satisfy the five senses, valuing the individuality of the high-quality ingredients.

牧戸 裕太Yuta Makito

Kankoku Yakiniku Jingisukan Asia Sakaba TENJIKU

韓国焼肉 ジンギスカン亜細亜酒場天竺

  • Susukino, Hokkaido
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

柴山 大地Daichi Shibayama

Mr. Shibayama makes high-quality Wagyu beef from Hokkaido into a dish that can be enjoyed by all five senses.

He was born in 1983 in Hokkaido. During a trip around Japan, he was attracted by the people and cuisine he met in various places and decided to become a chef. After graduating from the Hokkaido Chuo School of Culinary Skills, he trained for five years as a chef at "Nagomi no Yado Iida" in Shakotan Town. Then he moved to Okinawa, where he honed his skills in various restaurants, including Okinawan cuisine, seafood, international cuisine, and yakiniku restaurants, before opening his own restaurant in the American Village that gained popularity. Later, he returned to Hokkaido and became the head chef at Tenjiku by a turn of fate.

柴山 大地Daichi Shibayama

Japanese restaurant Yu-chan

Japanese restaurant Yu-chan

  • Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Wine

﨑川 裕介Yusuke Sakigawa

Mr. Sakigawa opened his own restaurant after finding new goals for cooking.

Mr. Sakigawa was born in 1989 in Osaka. He gained experience in a part-time job when he was a student. He learned the basics of cooking from the store head's instruction. Having been moved by the joy of cooking, he entered a culinary institute intending to become a chef. After graduating, he joined a Japanese restaurant, which gave his career a full-blown start. He continued polishing his skills in Japanese cuisine. In August 2022, he opened Japanese restaurant Yu-chan as the owner and head chef. He stands proudly in his kitchen every day while reconfirming the joy and depth of cooking. 

﨑川 裕介Yusuke Sakigawa

Urayasu Kourai

浦安 幸来

  • Urayasu, Chiba
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)

新井 規和Norikazu Arai

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

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

SUSHI-FUMI

鮨 ふみ

  • Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya

Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.

He was born in 1977 in Osaka. After graduating from culinary school, he started his training as a sushi chef at the long-established Fukukizushi Nihonbashi Main Branch in Osaka. For eight years, he studied the meticulous handcrafting of Edomae-zushi at this restaurant, which originated in Yanagibashi, Tokyo. He then studied at Sushi Noguchi in Kitashinchi and opened his restaurant, SUSHI-FUMI, in Fukushima in the fall of 2015. His meticulous and time-consuming work conveys the authentic taste and spirit of Edomae sushi. As a sake connoisseur, he has a reputation for selecting sake brands and his ability to heat sake at the right time.

平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya

Juban Shuraba

十番 酒楽場

  • Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

ホ テムンTemun Ho

A chef who has mastered the skills of Yakitori, Yakiniku, and steak offers Teppanyaki.

Mr. Ho was born in Buan, South Korea. After coming to Japan, he began to walk the path of cooking. He has been honing his skills in various meat dishes through three years of training at a yakitori restaurant, three years at a yakiniku restaurant, and six years at a steak restaurant. Taking advantage of his rich experience, he entered Juban Shuraba in 2024. He continues to work diligently to provide guests with seasonal ingredients and carefully grilled dishes. Using fresh ingredients carefully selected from the Toyosu market, he is proud of the cooking style in front of guests.

ホ テムンTemun Ho

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

Ryoubou

両忘

  • Amerikamura, Osaka
  • Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sake

満 宏樹Hiroki Mitsu

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

Sushi Nakano

鮨なか乃

  • Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General

中野 満博Mitsuhiro Nakano

Mr. Nakano has continued to walk the path of sushi and pursued a piece that delights the guests.

He was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa. Fascinated by the world of sushi and has been walking that path since the age of 17. After gaining training, he opened Sushidokoro Nakano. With the belief to create an ideal restaurant, the restaurant was renewed as Sushi Nakano on April 29, 2022. He continues to devote himself to achieving even greater heights.

中野 満博Mitsuhiro Nakano

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