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Rendezvous Lounge (New Otani Inn Sapporo)
ランデブーラウンジ 【ニューオータニイン札幌】
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- General,Western / Others / Hamburger / General
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竹林 義仁Yoshihito Takebayashi
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Possessing a desire to create tastier dishes from a young age
Born in Hokkaido in 1960, the chef came from a household where both parents worked, so he helped his busy mother with meal preparation since he was a child. With this, he gradually and naturally began to take an interest in cooking. After that, he decided that he wanted to have fun making delicious food, and set his sights on becoming a chef. After graduating from culinary school, he worked in a hotel in the Sapporo suburbs before joining Rendezvous Lounge as a Western cuisine chef.
竹林 義仁Yoshihito Takebayashi
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Ristorante ACQUA PAZZA
リストランテ アクアパッツァ
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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日髙 良実Yoshimi Hidaka
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A pioneer who went to Italy to introduce Italian cuisine to Japan.
Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1957. After training at [Alain Chapel], a French restaurant inside Kobe Portopia Hotel, he decided to work towards mastering Italian cuisine. He was one of the first people to go to Italy with the aim of studying Italian cuisine. Throughout his three years of study, he came to realize that the charm of Italian cuisine lies in regional foods. With this in mind, he studied at 14 different restaurants all across the country. In 1990, he opened this restaurant, naming it after the dish that impressed him the most during his studies.
日髙 良実Yoshimi Hidaka
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French Restaurant Mikuni Sapporo
フレンチレストラン ミクニサッポロ
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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小川 主水Mondo Ogawa
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Found his own direction after meeting with various famous chefs
Born in 1972 in Hiroshima. After graduating from high school, went to the Tsuji Culinary Institute. During training in the school's French branch, he and Chef Kinoshita of [Eau Gyaman de Tokio] were in the school at the same time. After graduating, he joined the [Shima Kanko Hotel] in Mie Prefecture. Here, he was colleagues with Chef Kishida of [Kantesansu]. After this, he was in the opening staff of the [Taiyuvan Robuchon], and then joined [Mikuni]. He has worked as a chef of [Mikuni Sapporo] for 12 years, since its opening.
小川 主水Mondo Ogawa
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Kagayasuke Main Branch
本店加賀彌助
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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西川 正次Masatsugu Nishikawa
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A veteran Kanazawa sushi chef who crafts his dishes with precision, all while engaging guests with polite conversation.
Born on February 1st, 1950 in Ishikawa Prefecture, at age 21 he went on to Kagayasuke Main Branch after training in Tokyo. He continued to fine-tune his sushi skills at this long-standing Kanazawa shop, where he delivers precise flavors along with pleasant conversation at the counter. Kanazawa is rich with foods from both the land and sea, which are displayed in expertly crafted signature dishes like "Tama," which is made with baked minced sweet shrimp, and his expertly prepared "Dashizuke Ikura," made with locally harvested salmon roe. Dishes like these have helped him garner a wide following of customers that stretch beyond his local prefecture.
西川 正次Masatsugu Nishikawa
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BONSAI1877
BONSAI1877
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Wine
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鳴嶋 喜永Yoshinori Narushima
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Mr. Narushima offers exquisite dishes combined with experience in Italy and Kyoto's cuisine.
He was born in 1983 in Shizuoka and began his culinary career at 20. He spent three years training in Italy, honing his skills as a chef through the local food culture and among Italian chefs. Upon returning to Japan, he worked at a Japanese pizzeria. He is currently the chef and Primo Pizzaiolo at BONSAI1877, offering unique dishes crafted with expertise gained in Italy and high-quality ingredients sourced primarily from Kyoto.
鳴嶋 喜永Yoshinori Narushima
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Tsukishima Kaisen Monja Koboreya Nibangai
月島海鮮もんじゃ こぼれや 二番街
- Tsukishima, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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中島 勇樹Yuuki Nakajima
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Mr. Nakajima creates the future of Monjayaki culture with unorthodox ideas.
He was born in 1986 in Tokyo. As a founding member of Koboreya, which has several branches in Tsukishima, he has worked with the company since 2015. At first, he was part of the product planning department, serving dishes to customers in the kitchen while developing new menu items. He never stopped challenging himself and created many original dishes. Currently, as the head chef of Tsukishima Kaisen Monja Koboreya Nibangai, he leads the operation of the lively restaurant.
中島 勇樹Yuuki Nakajima
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Yakiniku Kakura Gion Branch
焼肉かくら 祇園店
- Kawabata/Gion, Fukuoka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine
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永原 圭修Keisuke Nagahara
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A promising young chef who learned the basics at culinary school and is now studying hard for yakiniku.
Mr. Nagahara was born in 2000 in Saga. After graduating from high school, he studied knowledge and skills at culinary school and obtained a cooking license. He then worked in kitchen operations at various establishments, including izakaya (Japanese pub). Then, he joined 55 Company based in Saga and operates several restaurants, serving Saga beef and other high-quality yakiniku at reasonable prices in the Kyushu area. Since the spring of 2023, he has worked in the kitchen and as a waiter at the Yakiniku Kakura Gion Branch in Hakata-, Fukuoka City. Currently, he is studying yakiniku very hard.
永原 圭修Keisuke Nagahara
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Tofu-ya
とうふや
- Ise, Mie
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tofu Dishes
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千原 昌也Masaya Chihara
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His signature crafted tofu cuisine comes backed by years of Japanese culinary training.
He was born in 1969 and grew up in Mie Prefecture. During his childhood, he would catch fish on his own to cook with, which was the beginning of his culinary dreams of becoming a chef. After he graduated from high school, he went on to spend three years in Nagoya to gain experience at the restaurant Nadaman in the Tokyu Hotel. From there, he went back to his hometown in Ise to work with traditional Japanese cuisine at a restaurant named Katsuragawa. After three additional years of training, he went on to spend 10 years working at Sushi Kyu on the historic Okage Yokocho side street. At age 35, he joined Tofu-ya and eventually worked his way up to become a head chef. You can find him there today preparing a wide variety of tofu and other soy-based dishes.
千原 昌也Masaya Chihara
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Onzoshi Kiyoyasutei
御曹司 きよやす邸
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Beef Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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今野 正博IMANO MASAHIRO
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He started as a chef and his career carried him into management.
He remembers how moving it is to see delighted diners who came all the way out to taste his cooking enjoy the meals he set out for them!
今野 正博IMANO MASAHIRO
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Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu
田原本 マルト醤油
- Kashihara, Nara
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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大田 雄也Yuya Ota
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Offering local gastronomy with ingredients from Nara and MARUTO soy sauce.
Mr. Ota was born in 1981 in Mie. Started his culinary career after graduating from university. With 10 years of cooking experience in Tokyo, he relocated to Nara. He has worked in Japanese cuisine and a café-restaurant using Nara Prefecture's ingredients. In 2021, he became the head chef at Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu. Every day, he goes to the farm to grow, harvest, and cook nearly 150 varieties of vegetables a year. He welcomes guests with dishes that make the most of MARUTO soy sauce and Nara's ingredients.
大田 雄也Yuya Ota
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Kawaei
川栄
- Akabane, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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石井 勇介Yusuke Ishii
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This young, 3rd-generation chef is polishing his skills under the watchful eyes of predecessor who is his teacher and his goal at the same time.
He was born in Tokyo in 1986. After graduating from high school and working in a different industry, he decided at the age 20 of that he was going to take over the family business, [Kawaei], someday. He set the goal of achieving the skill set of his father, the chef of the restaurant before he took over, and learned by observing him. In his 10th year working there, although he still said [my father is still a much better chef than I am], the previous generation watched over his technique as he took over the restaurant. While preserving the techniques passed down from his grandfather, he also takes a flexible approach to the changing era. In this way, he is aiming to establish a new style for the restaurant.
石井 勇介Yusuke Ishii
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Teppanyaki Steak Kitanozaka
鉄板焼 ステーキ 北野坂
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Steak
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SHOGUN BURGER Shinsaibashi Branch
SHOGUN BURGER 心斎橋店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Fast Food,Other / Hamburger
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南 優星Yusei Minami
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Mr. Minami is an enthusiastic chef driven by a passion for hamburgers and customer feedback.
He was from Hyogo. Burgers are his favorite food, and he has wanted to work at a hamburger store since childhood. He made this dream come true when he launched the SHOGUN BURGER Shinsaibashi Branch. With a passion for researching hamburgers, he has eaten hamburgers from many different restaurants. He is encouraged by the comments he hears from customers when they leave, "It was delicious." "Customer satisfaction is my greatest motivation and goal to be fulfilled," he says.
南 優星Yusei Minami
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Yakiniku Horumon Jingisukan Sakaba Lemon
焼肉ホルモンジンギスカン酒場 れもん
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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木村 果寿美Kasumi Kimura
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Ms. Kimua is attracted to the food and beverage industry as she can closely engage with guests.
Ms. Kasumi Kimura was born in 1994 in Hokkaido. At 18, she started working at the GAJA Otaru branch as a part-time worker. After that, she contributed to the GAJA Eniwa branch as an opening staff member. She was attracted to a job at a restaurant because of the opportunity to engage closely with guests, then eventually joined the same company as a full-time employee after graduating. In February 2020, she was transferred to Yakiniku Horumon Jingisukan Sakaba Lemon when it opened. She is a manager striving to warmly welcome the guests with her smile cheerfully and lively.
木村 果寿美Kasumi Kimura
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Yakiniku Senka Gyuriki
焼肉専科 牛力
- Yamagata, Yamagata
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)
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稲毛 美保Miho Inage
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Ms. Inage offers flavors that resonate with the heart with dishes that are filled with love for the food.
She was born in Yamagata. Her love of cooking began early, and her passion led her to the food and beverage industry. Starting with the experience gained in a ryokan inn kitchen, she explored the depths of the culinary arts while learning the techniques of traditional Japanese cuisine and the spirit of heartfelt hospitality. She was then attracted to yakiniku and is now utilizing her skills at Yakiniku Senka Gyuriki.
稲毛 美保Miho Inage
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KINOE
KINOE
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / French / Italian / Wine
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夏目 治樹Haruki Natsume
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Using techniques from Italy, France, and sometimes Japanese cuisine, Mr. Natsume brings out the best in ingredients.
He was born in Tokyo. In elementary school, he went to a teppanyaki restaurant with his family and was impressed by how cool and delicious the food was, which inspired him to pursue a career as a chef. After graduating from culinary school, he joined the Hilton Hotel and gained experience in various kitchens. He later worked at an Italian restaurant before becoming the chef at Tim's NY in Ebisu. Subsequently, he spent 15 years as the head chef at Ricos Kitchen, transforming it into a popular dining spot. In 2015, he opened KINOE, where he serves as the owner-chef.
夏目 治樹Haruki Natsume
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Matsusaka Gyuu Amiyaki Okuyama
松阪牛網焼き おくやま
- Yokkaichi, Mie
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine / General
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奥山 博Hiroshi Okuyama
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The culmination of his life and experience, "Matsusaka Gyuu Amiyaki Okuyama."
Born in Mie prefecture, in 1968. His parents loved sushi and the like, so they raised him in a "gourmet family." They were very interested in the world of food. He also decided to work in the food business, and started work at a hotel after he graduated high school. He polished his skills in Japanese, French, and other styles of cooking. Through his fascination for the proud local specialty of his hometown, Matsusaka Gyuu ushi, he came to work for the long-standing Matsusaka ushi (beef) specialty restaurant, "Asahi-ya," which further deepened his specialty knowledge. His experience up to this point culminates in the Matsusaka ushi specialty restaurant, "Matsusaka Gyuu Amiyaki Okuyama," which he opened in Yokaichi city.
奥山 博Hiroshi Okuyama
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Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Bettei Ginza
日本焼肉はせ川 別亭 銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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山田 幸隆Yukitaka Yamada
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Collaboration of Japanese cuisine and Yakiniku, composed of Japanese cuisine techniques.
Mr. Yamada is from Chiba. After graduating from a local high school, he started working at a Kappo (Japanese-style cooking) restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo. He honed his skills at famous restaurants and hotels in Tokyo. At 30, he was appointed head chef at a long-established Kappo restaurant in Roppongi. He continued to serve as a head chef at various restaurants, including sushi and Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) restaurants, further refining his expertise. In 2019, he joined Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa. In 2022, he became a head chef at the opening of Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Bettei Ginza.
山田 幸隆Yukitaka Yamada
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Hokkoriya
ほっこり家
- Yakuin, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Wine
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梅野Umeno
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Switching from Japanese cuisine to Teppanyaki, Mr. Umeno has a delicate technique that brings out the charm of the ingredients in a simple way.
He was born in 1981 in Fukuoka. At first, he started his career as a Japanese chef. After 8 years of experience as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo, he changed to Teppanyaki. Following studying in Fukuoka, he opened Hokkoriya.
梅野Umeno
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Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Asahikawa Gochome Branch
旭川ジンギスカン大黒屋 旭川五丁目店
- Asahikawa, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)
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手塚 慎太郎Shintaro Tezuka
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Mr. Tezuka conveys the appeal of Jingisukan to visitors through his excellent work and attentive customer service.
The first time Mr. Tezuka had Jingisukan at Daikokuya, he was charmed by that famous dish, energetic staff, and lively restaurant atmosphere. That made him want to work there, then he joined the company after showing his passion for Jingisukan to Daikokuya's owner. He works tirelessly to deliver the delicious taste of Daikokuya's Jingisukan to as many guests as possible.
手塚 慎太郎Shintaro Tezuka
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