381 - 400 of 1735 chefs
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Wai Labo
湧Labo
- Ikuno/Hirano, Osaka
- Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / Japanese Beef Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Italian
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森 康晴Yasuharu Mori
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Mr. Mori is an experienced head chef; the food explorer offers a one-of-a-kind taste experience.
He was born in 1981 in Osaka. Although he was a picky eater from an early age, it actually enhanced his interest in cooking. After working part-time at a teppanyaki restaurant, he gained experience in a hotel kitchen. He learned the basics of Italian cuisine under one-on-one training from a master chef. In addition, he acquired Japanese cuisine skills on his own. From his experience working in a butcher store, he is also a great meat connoisseur and very particular about his purchases. His insatiable passion for cooking has led him to prepare dishes that attract many people.
森 康晴Yasuharu Mori
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Yakiniku Ichiba Genkaya Takadanobaba Branch
焼肉市場げんかや 高田馬場店
- Takadanobaba, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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森 祐治Yuji Mori
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Enjoy delicious flavors brought by the accumulation of diverse experiences. A skillful chef presents superb taste.
Mr. Mori was born in 1959 in Kumamoto. Moved to Tokyo, dreaming of launching his own restaurant. He trained in various genres such as Italian, French, sushi, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, ramen, and soup curry. With those experiences, he is now working as a chef at Yakiniku Ichiba Genkaya. His dishes reflect the techniques and tastes of each genre, offering guests a wide range of culinary delights to enjoy.
森 祐治Yuji Mori
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Yakiniku Horumon Uedaya Ryogoku Kiyosumi-dori Branch
焼肉ホルモン上田屋 両国清澄通り店
- Ryogoku/Kikugawa, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch
寿司 はせ川 西麻布店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka
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Mr. Kurosaka is dedicated to Japanese cuisine and pursues the original taste of the ingredients.
Mr. Kurosaka was born in 1968 in Chiba. Inspired by a chef at a Japanese restaurant he visited with his family when he was a child, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at Japanese restaurants in the Kansai and Kanto regions, he now works as a chef at Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch, where he continues to refine his skill. With his extensive experience, he strives to offer Japanese cuisine filled with a sense of the seasons.
黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka
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Ryouriya Somekawa
料理屋 染川
- Gotanda, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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染川 昌裕Masahiro Somekawa
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Mr. Somekawa is a Japanese cuisine master who brings smiles and happiness through food overflowing with seasonal delicacies.
He was born in 1976 in Kagawa. He began training at Nicho, a long-established Ryotei (Japanese restaurant) in his hometown and honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant in a hotel in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. He then moved to Tokyo, where he studied at the Ginza branch of the famous Ryokan "Kagaya," which has its main restaurant in Wakura Onsen, Ishikawa, and also worked as the head chef of the restaurant's Tokyo Ariake branch. In 2015, he established his own restaurant, Somegawa, in Ikedayama, a historical residential place on high ground in the Jonan area. His seasonal omakase course, which is based on his belief that "cuisine makes people happy," is well-known among food connoisseurs.
染川 昌裕Masahiro Somekawa
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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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Yakiniku Motoyama Shinjuku Branch
焼肉もとやま 新宿店
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Enjoy carefully selected Kobe beef.
Mr. Watanabe is an unparalleled yakiniku lover and fell in love with the taste of Yakiniku Motoyama, so much so that he left the company he worked for for many years to join Yakiniku Motoyama. Starting as a cooking assistant, he later served as a manager at all Yakiniku Motoyama branches. He now works hard as the head of the company's dining industry department.
渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Nihonshu to Obanzai no Kyosakaba Kensui Nishiki
日本酒とおばんざいの京酒場 けんすい錦
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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浅野 祐介Yusuke Asano
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Mr. Asano wants to enrich people's hearts and bring smiles to their faces with my dishes.
He was born in Kyoto. He has been familiar with Japanese food since childhood and loves to cook. Wanting to make people happy by making delicious food, he accumulated much experience and honed his skills at various restaurants. As a result, he was involved in Kensui Nishiki from the start-up and became its chef.
浅野 祐介Yusuke Asano
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Yakitori TAKE
丈 -Yakitori TAKE-
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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加藤丈法Takenori Kato
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Born in 1978 in Machida, Tokyo, to parents who owned a restaurant.
Mr. Kato gained experience and skills at renowned Japanese restaurants such as Nadaman Co., Ltd., THE RITZ-CARLTON TOKYO Hinokizaka, and Park Hotel Tokyo Hanasansho. As the owner of Ginza Yakitori Tsukiya, he attracted many guests from Japan and abroad with his fusion of yakitori and Japanese cuisine that brings out the best in the ingredients. In October 2024, he opened Yakitori TAKE to provide guests worldwide with a more fulfilling and happy experience through yakitori and to spread the value of yakitori, a traditional Japanese culture, throughout the world.
加藤丈法Takenori Kato
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Mahoroba Teppan Shinsaibashi
mahoroba 鉄板 心斎橋
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / French
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和田 征二 Seiji Wada
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Mr. Wada is a head chef who came to Teppanyaki from France, fascinating guests with his brilliant techniques.
He was born in 1970 in Osaka. Entered the culinary industry by being introduced by an acquaintance and began his career at a charcoal-grilled steak and Yakiniku restaurant. At the age of 21, he moved to Hotel Granvia-Osaka, where he honed his skills in the world of French cuisine. He finds enjoyment in cooking and makes an effort every day. After turning 30, he switched to teppanyaki and continued his studies. Then, became the head chef at Mahoroba Teppan Shinsaibashi, which opened in April 2023.
和田 征二 Seiji Wada
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CAFE LOUNGE mosuKe
CAFE LOUNGE mosuKe
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Soup Curry / Cake / Parfait
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北川 賢太Kenta Kitagawa
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Mr. Kitagawa is a Michelin-starred food specialist who has mastered making the most of ingredients.
He was born in 1979 in Hokkaido. His family had a restaurant business, so he asked for toys for playing house in his childhood. At 15, he moved to Tokyo and worked as a live-in chef at a kappo restaurant. Later, he trained at several French restaurants in Tokyo before returning to his hometown of Asahikawa. Auberge Ninguruforet, where he was appointed as the head chef, was listed in the Michelin Hokkaido 2017 special edition. After serving as a chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant Hiruoka, he works at CAFE LOUNGE mosuKe.
北川 賢太Kenta Kitagawa
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Hidagyu Sukiyaki Nakabashi Wakachiya
飛騨牛すきやき 中橋 わかちや
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Sake
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山田 裕紀Yuuki Yamada
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After working in various genres, Mr. Yamada's challenge is to promote the appealing food and culture of his hometown.
He was born in 1990 in Gifu. His career in the restaurant industry began at an Italian restaurant in Nagoya. From the age of 21, he took on a managerial position. From age 25, he worked as a head chef at a dining bar and bistro in Nagoya. After that, he returned to his hometown and once left the restaurant industry, but returned to it again at the age of 32 when Stake Creation Company started up its restaurant division. In 2024, Hidagyu Sukiyaki Nakabashi Wakachiya opened. He is now promoting the fascinating food and culture of his hometown.
山田 裕紀Yuuki Yamada
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JB the DINING BAR
JB the DINING BAR
- Tachikawa, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Italian / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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内野Uchino
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A career change motivated by a passion for food. The skilled chef whose techniques have been refined through experiences both in Japan and overseas.
Ms. Uchino was born in Tokyo. Originally working in the fashion industry, she decided to make a career change because of his high interest in food, so she knocked on the door of a French restaurant. She then went to Italy for further training to deepen her insight as a chef. After returning to Japan, she worked at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo, acquiring skills in everything from main courses to desserts. Currently, she works as a chef at JB the DINING BAR.
内野Uchino
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Taishu Yakiniku Birichan Namba Shinsaibashi Branch
大衆焼肉びりちゃん 難波心斎橋店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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山本 悠貴Yuuki Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto is a chef who pursues the smiles on his guests' faces, motivated by their "It was delicious."
He was born in 1991 in Shiga. Attracted by the opportunity to hear "Thank you" and "It was delicious" directly from guests and to see their smiling faces, he entered the culinary world. He obtained a chef's license while working. His career started at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub). Then, after gaining experience at a tuna yakiniku restaurant, he joined his current company. Recognized for his abilities, he has managed the Birichan Namba Shinsaibashi Branch since its opening in April 2024.
山本 悠貴Yuuki Yamamoto
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Sumiyaki Hitsumabushi Unagi Munagi
炭焼ひつまぶし鰻 むなぎ（武奈伎）
- Sakae, Aichi
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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三浦 星一Seiichi Miura
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Love, passion, and commitment to eel
With passion in his heart, Mr.Miura has honed his skills at a long-established eel restaurant, a sister store, for over 25 years. His grilling technique and commitment are for preserving the traditional taste that transcends time. To bring the eel to its best state, each day is cherished and grilled with heart.
三浦 星一Seiichi Miura
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Syokudoen Namba Walk Branch
食道園 なんばウォーク店
- Namba, 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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Niku-ryori Zushio
肉料理 Zushio
- Fukuyama/Fuchu, Hiroshima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Steak / Wine
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大橋 一志Kazushi Ohashi
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Mr. Ohashi is a chef who attracts many people with his skillful technique to offer the best ingredients.
He was born in 1978 in Hiroshima. He started his chef career at an Italian restaurant in Osaka. After that, he experienced Japanese cuisine, kaiseki cuisine, and charcoal grilling for seven years in Hiroshima and came across teppan cuisine. After studying teppan cuisine for nine years, he opened Zushio in Fukuyama, Hiroshima. His motto is to provide the best food at the most reasonable price possible. Some ingredients are offered at less than half the typical restaurant prices, showing Mr. Ohashi's strong enthusiasm.
大橋 一志Kazushi Ohashi
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neo earth cafe - Roots - Ishigakijima
neo earth cafe - Roots - 石垣島
- Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Others / Coffee
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田中 絢子Junko Tanaka
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An owner who continues to propose earth-friendly and people-friendly lifestyles.
An owner who continues to propose earth-friendly and people-friendly lifestyles. She started her career as an apparel brand owner. Moving to Ishigakijima Island made her rethink her "way of life = how to have a life" through what food should be like. After starting to handle household goods and food products, she was inspired by encounters with island farmers and opened a store specializing in smoothies in 2014. In 2024, it was renovated as a vegan cafe. Her menu is designed with the theme of "allergy-free, gluten-free, everyone can eat it whether they are vegan or not."
田中 絢子Junko Tanaka
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Monzen-nakacho Koshitsu Yakiniku ROYAL
門前仲町 個室焼肉 ロイヤル
- Monzen-Nakacho, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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横田 工Takumi Yokota
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Offering people a "special experience" through a dedication to food and ambiance.
Mr. Yokota has a career as a restaurant chef in Tokyo, bringing pleasant times to many guests through his culinary skills. He is currently working as a chef at Koshitsu Yakiniku Royal. It's a restaurant that pays attention to details, from ingredient selection to the ambiance, to deliver a "special experience." Located in front of Monzen-nakacho Station, it provides moments that satisfy the heart.
横田 工Takumi Yokota
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Diningbar HOJU
Diningbar HOJU
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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福田 凌哉Ryoya Fukuda
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Growing up watching his father, Mr. Fukuda chose the path of the chef.
He was born in 1996 in Hokkaido. Growing up as a child watching his chef father, he decided to follow the path of the chef himself. His life as a chef began at a French restaurant in Hokkaido. After three years of training, he worked for about six years in a dining bar serving Japanese, Western, and Chinese menus. Later, he worked for three years as a cook specializing in Western cuisine at a restaurant owned by his father, who inspired him to become a chef. The skills he has cultivated in various genres, including Western cuisine, support the creation of the current restaurant's richly unique menu.
福田 凌哉Ryoya Fukuda
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