881 - 900 of 1773 chefs
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Ginza Shabutsu
銀座しゃぶ通
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / General
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森下 英樹Hideki Morishita
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Offering a luxurious experience with the finest ingredients.
Mr. Morishita discovered the joy of cooking at the age of 6. As a student, he devoured cookbooks and learned about skewers, shabu-shabu, and Asian cuisine. He offers an enjoyable time through food and conversation.
森下 英樹Hideki Morishita
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Sushi Nakao
鮨なか尾
- Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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中尾 康高 Yasutaka Nakao
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Mr. Nakao makes sushi using his own unique philosophy and style.
He was born in 1970 in Osaka. Since childhood, he has been dexterous with his hands and likes to make things. After gaining about five years of experience at his first apprenticeship, he visited sushi restaurants in Ginza, Kagurazaka, Aoyama, and other places, where he learned different working methods and ideas. As he continued training, he gradually dreamed of owning his restaurant. In 2020, he opened Sushi Nakao.
中尾 康高 Yasutaka Nakao
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Yakiniku Fuji
焼肉富士
- Oshiage, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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山本 賢Ken Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto combines trendy style with the image of the Yakiniku restaurant run by his grandmother.
He was born in 1987 in Tokyo. His grandmother ran a Yakiniku restaurant, and his father ran an Okonomiyaki restaurant. As a result, cooking has been familiar to him since he was young. He aspired to be a chef, and trained at his father's restaurant after graduating from school. He then worked at a Yakiniku restaurant in Ginza to hone his skills. Although he served as executive chef, his desire to open his own restaurant grew more substantial, and he invited his colleague, Mr. Takagi, to join him in becoming independent. In December 2024, Yakiniku Fuji opened. "I want people to enjoy really delicious Yakiniku," he says.
山本 賢Ken Yamamoto
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Kyougushi Rokuhara
京串 六波羅
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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山口 秀次郎Hidejirou Yamaguchi
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Mr. Yamaguchi is the head chef who established his own unique style of Kushiage preparation with Japanese soup stock.
He was born in 1943 in Kyoto. With strong encouragement from his aunt, he decided to become a chef. Entered the long-established Kushiage restaurant Shiruhisa, established in 1946, and began his full-fledged culinary training. Later, in 1982, he was involved in the launch of Rokuhara and became the manager and head chef. He has established an original style in which carefully selected ingredients are not skewered as they are but with a few extra touches. For more than 40 years, he has been at the forefront of preserving the taste of Rokuhara.
山口 秀次郎Hidejirou Yamaguchi
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Sushi Takuma
鮨 匠真
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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伊藤 太久真Takuma Ito
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Mr. Ito is a borderless modern Japanese chef who has mastered various genres of cuisine.
He was born in 1965 in Hokkaido. Having been exposed to food from an early age, he entered the culinary world after graduating high school. He learned various genres of cuisine, including French cuisine. In November 2024, he opened a borderless modern Japanese food and sushi restaurant, Sushi Takumi, using his previous experience.
伊藤 太久真Takuma Ito
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Raisin d'Or
レザン・ドール
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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手塚 卓良Takayoshi Tezuka
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Experience at restaurants with stars led him to the exquisite flavor.
He was born in Tochigi in 1975. Graduating from a culinary school in Tokyo, he learned the basic knowledge at [Le Poireau] in Omotesando, and learned from Chef Kikuchi at [Le Bourguignon] in Nishi Azabu. His passion for the authentic cuisine moved him to France to deepen his experience. After 4 years at a 3-star restaurant [Jardin des Sens] and 2-star [Alexandre], he became Chef at [Raisin d'Or] in 2011.
手塚 卓良Takayoshi Tezuka
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Benoit Tokyo
ブノワ東京
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / Wine / French / Cake
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野口 貴宏Takahiro Noguchi
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Inspired by Alain Ducasse's spirit, and became the chef at Benoit.
Mr. Noguchi has trained in France at Domaine de Beauvois near Tours and at Le Choiseul in Amboise. After returning to Japan, he built his career at Chez Matsuo, serving as head chef. Inspired by Alain Ducasse's culinary style and philosophy, particularly the emphasis on vegetables and jus, he became the sous chef at the opening of Benoit Tokyo in September 2005. In April 2011, he was appointed as the head chef.
野口 貴宏Takahiro Noguchi
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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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Sushi Aoyagi
すし青柳
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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杉森 智樹Tomoki Sugimori
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Mr. Sugimori attracts customers with the finest Edomae Sushi and Japanese cuisine, where expert skill and creativity are applied.
He was born in 1972 in Tokyo. The head chef and manager of Sushi Aoyagi. The sushi chef is a job that allows him to do what he has loved since childhood, "making things" while interacting with people. He honed his skills at sushi restaurants in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including Sushiya no Kanpachi, where he learned the art of Edo-mae techniques and Japanese cuisine. In 2017, he was appointed to his current position in recognition of his skills. Since then, he has welcomed guests from Japan and abroad at a long-established hotel located at the gateway to Tokyo, treating them to stylish courses that blend sushi and Japanese cuisine with seasonal dishes.
杉森 智樹Tomoki Sugimori
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Sushisho Fukuoka Branch
すし笑 福岡店
- Daimyo, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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山元 慎Makoto Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto serves sushi with heart and soul with over 20 years of experience, driven by a childhood yearning.
He was born in 1985 in Miyazaki. As a child, he often went to sushi restaurants with his family for birthdays and other occasions, which inspired him to become a sushi chef. After four years of training in Miyazaki and 18 years of training in Tokyo, Ginza, and Roppongi, he took up his current position. He has a strong desire to please his customers based on his childhood memories, and he always tries to provide thoughtful cuisine and hospitality while using his more than 20 years of experience as a sushi chef.
山元 慎Makoto Yamamoto
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XEX WEST
XEX WEST
- Nishi-Umeda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Italian / Cocktail
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佐々木 聖Akira Sasaki
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Communication with guests is important.
Mr. Sasaki is particular about the beautiful presentation of his dishes and the special flavors unique to XEX. "I provide warm and friendly service and offer dishes tailored to the customer's needs, valuing conversation with the customer at the counter," he says. Many regular guests adore Mr. Sasaki and visit the restaurant several times a month.
佐々木 聖Akira Sasaki
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RUBY JACK'S Steakhouse & Bar
RUBY JACK’S Steakhouse＆Bar
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Seafood / Hamburger Steak
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マシュー クラブMatthew Crabbe
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A chef who has honed his skills in the world's famous restaurants, pursuing the best flavors of the ingredients.
Mr. Crabbe is from Australia. Starting with the famous restaurant Tetsuya's in his hometown, Sydney, he worked around the world's first-class restaurants and honed his skills. After coming to Japan in 2001, he served as head chef of the New York Grill at the Park Hyatt Tokyo and executive chef at the Hyatt Regency Kyoto. Since becoming independent, he has led the Tokyo restaurant scene. His cuisine, prepared with his own free-flowing ideas and based on the philosophy of "not adding too much to the ingredients," continues to attract visitors to the restaurant.
マシュー クラブMatthew Crabbe
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Kagurazaka Shabu-shabu Fuga
神楽坂しゃぶしゃぶ風雅
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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岩本 光正Mitsumasa Iwamoto
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Mr. Iwamoto is an experienced chef who has been involved in food from various aspects.
He was born in 1971 in Tokyo. He had worked as a chef at "SARA" in Aoyama, Tokyo. He then became involved in the launch of "Table Modern Service," where he assisted in the operation and menu development of various restaurants, starting with its production business. After that, he worked at "Tokyo American Club" and is currently a chef at "Kagurazaka Shabu-shabu Fuga." His diverse menu, ranging from simple dishes that best use quality ingredients to creative dishes, has delighted many people.
岩本 光正Mitsumasa Iwamoto
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Sushi Tenkawa
鮨 天川
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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藤平 真一Shinichi Fujihira
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Mr. Fujihira takes a new step forward as a restaurant owner, carrying a long-standing tradition.
He was born in 1990 in Tochigi. Born in a sushi restaurant in business since his grandfather's generation, he grew up close to cooking from an early age. After graduating from Musashino Cooking College, he trained at Sushi Tenkawa in Ginza, where he deepened his skills and knowledge. In 2011, he moved to Ebisu Hoshi, which opened as a branch in Ebisu and demonstrated his skills. In 2021, Hoshi took over the name of "Sushi Tenkawa," which was closed, and he became the owner of the newly born Sushi Tenkawa.
藤平 真一Shinichi Fujihira
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Mahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi
まほろば囲炉裏 心斎橋
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Unagi (eel) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
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大嶋 毅志Tsuyoshi Oshima
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A manager who has honed his skills mainly in Japanese cuisine and welcomes guests with courteous service.
Mr. Oshima was born in 1975 in Kyoto. His interest in eating and drinking led him to choose a life as a chef. In 2016, he entered Bar Hakushaku and started his career in earnest. Then, he studied at Restaurant Bar REST and accumulated more experience as a chef at the seaside restaurant Kaibo-tei in Maizuru-shi, Kyoto. In 2017, he joined Mahoroba Iroriyaki Shinsaibashi. Currently, he responds to everything from cooking to hospitality as a restaurant manager.
大嶋 毅志Tsuyoshi Oshima
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Maruya Honten Meieki Branch
まるや本店 名駅店
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel) / General
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安仁屋 啓泰Keitai Aniya
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Mr. Aniya has honed his skills dedicated to cooking and continues to pursue the real essence of Japanese cuisine.
Interested in cooking, he joined "Maruya Honten" from Okinawa upon graduation from high school and learned the basics of Japanese cuisine. While gaining experience at each branch, he has worked to become an eel chef and is now actively mentoring junior chefs. With many years of experience, he always works hard to further satisfy his customers.
安仁屋 啓泰Keitai Aniya
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Japanese Cuisine RAKUSEIAN
日本料理 楽精庵
- Atami, Shizuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Wine / Sake
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神山 亮Ryo Kamiyama
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Mr. Kamiyama's all efforts are for the smiles of guests. He is a cook who takes genuine care of every process.
Mr. Ryo Kamiyama was born in 1978 in Okinawa. He was thinking of acquiring practical skills during his junior high school years, then saw a TV show about a chef that inspired him to be it to make people happy. So, he went to a cooking college and trained in Osaka hotels and Japanese restaurants. In 2017, He became head chef at ATAMI KAIHOUROU, a luxury hotel, and also supervises the menu at its restaurant RAKUSEIAN. He has never compromised on all aspects of providing guests with food, such as plating, selection of ingredients, and dishes.
神山 亮Ryo Kamiyama
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BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE KYOTO branch
BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE KYOTO
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Seafood / American
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平野 啓司Keiji Hirano
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A sincere attitude toward food brings a certain depth of flavor.
Mr. Hirano was born in 1974 in Kanagawa. His father's words encouraged him to enter the culinary world. After graduating from culinary school, he trained at a sushi restaurant and then gained diverse experience at hotels and Western restaurants in town. His proven skills and flexible ideas made him participate in the launch of BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE KYOTO. With the creed of enjoying food, his attitude of bringing out the best ingredients has captivated many people's hearts and palates.
平野 啓司Keiji Hirano
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Uni Murakami Hakodate ekimae restaurant
うに むらかみ 函館駅前店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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佐々木 健一Kenichi Sasaki
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Mr. Sasaki strives everyday with the philosophy of "treasure every encounter, for it will never reoccur" in his mind.
He was born in 1980 in Hakodate, Hokkaido. Mr. Sasaki's family enjoyed fishing since he was little. He decided to become a chef as he wanted to cook the fish he caught himself. After working at a fresh seafood restaurant and a ryokan hotel in Hakodate, he demonstrated his skills working as the head chef of a hotel in Hakodate. He became the head chef of [Uni Murakami Hakodate ekimae restaurant] which opened in 2019. He strives everyday with the philosophy of "treasure every encounter, for it will never reoccur" in his mind, valuing the encounter with every guest.
佐々木 健一Kenichi Sasaki
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Kiyose Soba Kashiwaya
季寄せ 蕎麦 柏や
- Mitaka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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長田 浩Hiro Osada
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He was fascinated by the idea of working with Japanese cuisine
During his time as a student at culinary college, an older student took him to a Japanese restaurant and showed him what it was like to be a head chef there. He immediately became fascinated by the beautiful work that chefs of Japanese cuisine do. He began working in this area because he wanted to become a teacher of Japanese chefs.
長田 浩Hiro Osada
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