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ENOTECA PIZZERIA KAGURAZAKA STAGIONE
エノテカピッツェリア 神楽坂スタジオーネ
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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黒澤明弘Akihiro Kurosawa
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Enjoy traditional and innovative Italian cuisine.
Mr. Kurosawa was born in 1967 in Yokohama, Kanagawa. At 19, he decided to become an Italian chef after being fascinated by the olive oil he encountered at a bistro where he worked part-time. He trained for a total of two years in Italy, mainly in the Veneto region, and worked as a head chef at several famous restaurants in Tokyo. Please enjoy the traditional and innovative Italian cuisine, staying true to the fundamentals.
黒澤明弘Akihiro Kurosawa
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Sosaku Kushikatsu Bouyatetsu
創作串カツ 坊也哲
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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越智 哲也Tetsuya Ochi
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Mr. Ochi, a dedicated Kushikatsu chef, arrived at his unique style of Kushikatsu after training at famous restaurants in Osaka.
He was born in 1991 in Hyogo. Since the age of 18, when he entered the world of Kushikatsu, he has worked exclusively with Kushikatsu. After training at Kushikatsu specialty restaurants in Kita Shinchi, Noda, and other northern areas of Osaka, he is now the owner and chef of Bouyatetsu.
越智 哲也Tetsuya Ochi
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Kinsaiya Hakata Eki Chikagai Branch
きんさい屋博多駅地下街店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Donburi (rice bowl)
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金作 善治Yoshiharu Kanesaku
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Experience from a former sumo wrestler gives the cuisine a unique touch.
Mr. Kanesaku was born in 1972 in Aichi. He was a former sekitori (sumo wrestler) who belonged to the Kitanoumi stable for 15 years and was the heaviest Japanese sumo wrestler at the time. After retiring from the sumo world, he moved to Fukuoka. With his culinary skills, he turned to the restaurant industry and joined the current company in 2003. Since then, he has honed his culinary skills at Kinsaiya Tenjin Building Branch and other affiliated restaurants. He is now the chef and manager of Kinsaiya Hakata Eki Chikagai Branch.
金作 善治Yoshiharu Kanesaku
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Syokudoen Soemon-cho Main Branch
食道園 宗右衛門町本店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki
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Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.
He was born in 1967 in Miyazaki. After graduating high school, he joined Shokudoen Co., Ltd. and trained in various branches. By the age of 26, he had become the head chef. Subsequently, he served as the head chef and manager at multiple locations. Three years ago, he was appointed executive chef of Shokudoen. Since then, he has been constantly pursuing new "Yakiniku" with innovative ideas and seasonal ingredients while respecting the tradition since the restaurant's establishment in 1946.
黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki
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Hokkaisushi to Robata Sushiyama Shinjuku
寿司と炉端 すし山 新宿
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sushi / General / Oyster
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Unagi Ryori Sandaime Unatou Nakagawa Main Branch
うなぎ料理三代目うな東 中川本店 昭和四十四年創業
- Kanayama/Atsuta-ku/Nakagawa-ku, Aichi
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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三浦 星一Seiichi Miura
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Continuing to uphold the commitment to eels inherited from his predecessor
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1974, Mr.Miura grew up watching the back of his father, who was a fish dealer in their family business. He took a job in general administration but could not give up his path to becoming a fish cook and quit. In 2001, he honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant focused on fish dishes, and made up his mind to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming an eel shop. For twenty years as the grill master of the predecessor "Una Higashi", he mastered the traditional grilling and taste, and he is organizing the store as the chef and manager of Unagi Ryori Sandaime Unatou Nakagawa Main Branch.
三浦 星一Seiichi Miura
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Akaushi Dining yoka-yoka Teppan & Grill
あか牛Dining yoka-yoka 鉄板&グリル
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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牛嶋 隆志Takashi Ushijima
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Experienced the gourmet boom as a student, Mr. Ushijima fascinated by Western food and aimed to be a chef.
He was born in 1969 in Kumamoto. When he was a student, a gourmet boom came mainly through television. He became interested in the fascination of cooking, especially Western cuisine, and yearned to become a chef. Upon graduation, he started training as a chef. After studying French cuisine in Osaka for five years, he returned to his hometown in Kumamoto. He worked in a Western restaurant for 14 years and then a steak restaurant for 10 years. Currently, he works at Akaushi Dining yoka-yoka Teppan & Grill.
牛嶋 隆志Takashi Ushijima
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Kappo Sakaba Miotsukushi Tennoji Branch
割烹酒場 みおつくし 天王寺店
- Tennoji/Abenobashi, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot)
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田村 知之Tomoyuki Tamura
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Fascinated by delicious food, Mr. Tamura aspired to become a chef who could cook his own dishes.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. He experienced a part-time job in a restaurant as a student, which sparked his interest in cooking. Started his professional career as a chef at Hanagoyomi in Swissôtel. After that, he moved to Kappo Ajisai and further honed his skills. In July 2022, he was offered a position at Miotsukushi Tennoji Branch and became the head chef.
田村 知之Tomoyuki Tamura
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Niku to Sakana to Kaki OYSTER Bar & Bistro ~UOHIDE~ Shibuya Sakuragaoka Branch
肉と魚とカキ OYSTER Bar&Bistro 魚秀 ～UOHIDE～渋谷桜丘店
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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中井 信之Nobuyuki Nakai
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After 20 years, Mr. Nakai teamed up with his senior apprentice.
He was born in June 1978 in Kyoto. Started cooking at the age of 17, and after experiencing independence once in 2005, he worked as a head chef at various restaurants. In 2021, he joined KayaGroup at the invitation of the current vice president, Mr. Omata, who was his senior apprentice when he entered the culinary world. They reunite in new circumstances after 20 years and work together for the company on the master and disciple relationship. He loves his wife, incidentally, so he is nicknamed the "wife-loving manager."
中井 信之Nobuyuki Nakai
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Gyoza & Beer 541+
ギョーザ&ビール541+
- Yotsubashi/Shinmachi/Horie, Osaka
- Gyoza (dumplings),Chinese / Gyoza (dumplings) / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Beer
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淺野 周平Shuhei Asano
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Digging deep into the fascination of Gyoza, Mr. Asano opened a restaurant to enjoy it with beer.
He was born in 1978 in Osaka. He was attracted to the food and beverage industry because he could see reactions to food and service right in front of his eyes. He has been involved with restaurants for a long time, not as a chef but as the one who manages them. After training at the Bib Gourmand-certified Korean restaurant Mrs. Yoon, he opened Gyoza & Beer 541+ in 2013. Much knowledge gained from the chefs of the time, including French and ethnic cuisines, was also the basis of the restaurant.
淺野 周平Shuhei Asano
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Kushiage Nakaya Higashi-Azabu
串揚げ なかや 東麻布
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Wine
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依知川 高明Takaaki Ichikawa
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Mr. Ichikawa pursues the charm of new skewers that can impress guests.
Kushiage Nakaya Higashi-Azabu opened in January 2022. As a new challenge, he aims to create a restaurant that offers sophisticated cuisine and space and provides guests with a high-quality, extraordinary experience. The charm of Kushiage is the infinite possibilities that transcend genres and ingredients. With fresh, seasonal ingredients and a unique approach, he produces a delicious taste unique to Kushiage Nakaya.
依知川 高明Takaaki Ichikawa
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Unagi no Naruse Kawagoe Branch
鰻の成瀬 川越店
- Kawagoe, Saitama
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Donburi (rice bowl) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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福岡 穂香Honoka Fukuoka
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With attentive service and specialty eel, Ms. Fukuoka wants to offer guests a special time.
She was born in Saitama and has loved to eat since she was a child. She also had a deep interest in cooking, so she learned to cook while working at the izakaya, where she trained for about two years. Currently, she is working at Unagi no Naruse Kawagoe Branch. Because she has confidence in the eel she serves and wants diners to enjoy its deliciousness to their heart's content, she makes no compromises, from cooking to service. She pays attention to every detail to make the guests feel at home.
福岡 穂香Honoka Fukuoka
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Sushi Akazu Kanayama
鮨 赤酢 かなやま
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese
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久保田 信也Shinya Kubota
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A sushi restaurant pursuing authentic Edo-style sushi.
Mr. Kubota was born in 1977 in Kanagawa. After graduating high school, he attended culinary school and discovered the joy of cooking. After graduating there, he trained for five years at a sushi restaurant in Kanagawa and then moved to Tokyo. He sharpened his skills at a sushi restaurant in Ebisu before moving to Ginza, where he worked later. Due to the impact of COVID-19, he temporarily left Tokyo, but now he is showing his talents again as a head chef in a new restaurant in Shinjuku.
久保田 信也Shinya Kubota
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Musshu Mizuki
夢酒みずき
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shochu
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梅村 孝利Takatoshi Umemura
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Mr. Umemura has dedicated himself to Japanese cuisine, serving seasonal dishes that make the most of the best ingredients.
He was born in 1976 in Saitama. His family owned a restaurant, and he grew up watching his father, a chef, at work, and naturally wanted to become a chef. He trained at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo and obtained a chef's license. He also obtained a Fugu (blowfish) chef's license from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. In 2008, he was fortunate enough to be invited to join MIKI CO. After working at affiliated restaurants in Yurakucho and Ikebukuro, he has been the head chef at Musshu Mizuki since 2012.
梅村 孝利Takatoshi Umemura
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Briand - Fillet specialty restaurant - Charcoal Grilled Black Japanese Beef
ぶりあん ヒレ肉専門店 黒毛和牛炭火焼き
- Kokusai dori, Okinawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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具志堅 勇太Yuta Gushiken
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Mr. Gushiken honed his understanding of meat and cooking techniques through years of experience as a head chef at a famous yakiniku restaurant.
Mr. Gushiken was born in 1983 in Okinawa. He had experience as a head chef at a famous yakiniku restaurant in Naha. Currently, he is active as the head chef of Briand. With his knowledge of meat and expert grilling techniques acquired as a popular yakiniku restaurant chef, he now brings out the best in A5-grade Japanese Black Beef fillet and Chateaubriand.
具志堅 勇太Yuta Gushiken
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Yonezawa Gyu Sankai Ryori Yoshi-tei
米沢牛・山懐料理吉亭
- Yonezawa, Yamagata
- Japanese,Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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高橋 光也Mitsuya Takahashi
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Exhibiting skills that are backed up by experience for the sake of all customers.
Chef Takahashi was born in 1967 in Yamagata Prefecture. From a young age he admired his uncle who ran a sushi restaurant. Since he liked cooking and thought that it seemed fun, he entered the path to become a chef without hesitation. Starting with a Chinese restaurant, Mr. Takahashi apprenticed and polished his skills at Japanese restaurants, eventually becoming the chef at "Yonezawa Gyu Sankai Ryori Yoshi-tei." While honoring the traditions that have been handed down at Yoshi-tei for generations, and not forgetting the basics, he works every day to make ingenious cuisine. Particular about such ingredients as the local Yonezawa beef, how the food is arranged, and also what it is served on, he exhibits his cooking skills to enchant his customers.
高橋 光也Mitsuya Takahashi
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Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch
和牛黒澤 小樽駅前店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Dojo (loaches) / Crab / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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平尾 哲哉Tetsuya Hirao
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Mr. Hirao learned about cooking, not only the technique but more about what's in it.
He was born in Hokkaido. Started in the restaurant industry at a major Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant. Then, he worked for a wholesale food and tableware company to gain more in-depth know-how about meat. The restaurant he chose was Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch to acquire knowledge and return to the culinary world in earnest. After honing his skills at the main branch, he was transferred to the second restaurant, Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch, which was opened in 2020. Currently, he serves as the manager and head chef.
平尾 哲哉Tetsuya Hirao
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Birra Ristrante GAJA Eniwa branch
ビラ・リストランテ GAJA 恵庭店
- Chitose/Kita-Hiroshima/Eniwa, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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名畑 優樹Yuki Nahata
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Customer's happiness is his happiness!
Mr. Nahata was born in November 1982 in Hokkaido. He has been involved in the restaurant industry for about 20 years, since he was 18 years old. He has taken over from his predecessor, but he will provide his customers the best space and service with his natural cheerfulness and energy! Please feel free to talk to him when you visit the restaurant! All of the employees look forward to serving you!
名畑 優樹Yuki Nahata
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Gion Okumura
祇園おくむら
- Gion, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / Kyoto Cuisine / French / Wine
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上辻 弘文Hirofumi Kamitsuji
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Dedicated to Okumura. Inheriting the tradition of French kaiseki and continuing to evolve.
Mr. Kamitsuji was born in 1980 in Kyoto. The head chef and manager of Gion Okumura. He began his training at age 20 when he got a chance to work with his current restaurant. He learned many aspects of Okumura style, a pioneer of "French Kaiseki," a fusion of French cuisine and Kyoto Kaiseki, including cooking techniques, taste, hospitality, and seasonal arrangements. After years of dedication and training, he assumed his current position in 2018. While preserving the traditions handed down by his predecessors, he also explores new directions by introducing more dishes using local ingredients, shaping a new chapter in the restaurant's history.
上辻 弘文Hirofumi Kamitsuji
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Japanese restaurant Miyabi-Tei
日本食「雅庭」
- Higashi-Ku/Shinkansen entrance, Hiroshima
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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石田 洋輝Hiroki Ishida
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Delivering the essence of traditional Japanese cuisine with heartfelt care.
Mr. Hiroki Ishida was born in Muroran, Hokkaido. After working at the Westin Tokyo Hotel, he has served restaurants in Ginza and metropolitan Tokyo areas, including long-established ryotei. In 2011, with the opening of the Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima, he assumed the role of head chef at Miyabi-Tei. Always with the spirit of hospitality in mind, he strives to provide dishes that exceed his customers' expectations, not only from Japan but also from other countries with different cultures. He believes it is his mission to pass on the tradition of Japanese cuisine to the younger generation.
石田 洋輝Hiroki Ishida
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