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honda Azabujuban Branch
honda 麻布十番店
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Soba (noodles)
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本田 祐三Yuzo Honda
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Mr. Honda pursues new possibilities for Japanese cuisine with his unique sensibilities and techniques.
He was born in 1982 in Chiba. He started his career as a chef, wanting to make people happy through food. Fascinated by Japanese cuisine's depth and seasonal ingredients' beauty, he continued his culinary training to acquire the skills to bring out the best of the ingredients. In 2013, he opened honda Azabujuban.
本田 祐三Yuzo Honda
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Gion Shizuka
祇園 静水香
- Gion, Kyoto
- Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Kyoto Cuisine / General / Sake
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澤田 和巳Tatsumi Sawada
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An experienced chef who has fascinated international diners spins a new tale in Kyoto.
Mr. Sawada started his career as a chef at Gion Maruyama, a long-established restaurant with two Michelin stars. Having gained experience in prestigious restaurants, he was the head chef of a restaurant in Tokyo, where he achieved three consecutive Michelin stars. He also worked as a head chef at luxury hotels abroad, attracting guests worldwide. In July 2024, he returned to Kyoto and assumed the head chef position at Gion Shizuka. The sincerity and warmth in his cooking always attract visitors.
澤田 和巳Tatsumi Sawada
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il Cardinale
il Cardinale
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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菊地 将太Syota Kikuchi
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Mr. Kikuchi offers authentic Italian cuisine that not only focuses on taste but also on the presentation of each dish.
He was born in 1992. During high school, he worked part-time at a local Italian restaurant, and there he discovered the joy of cooking. After graduating high school, he attended a two-year cooking school. Then, through a friend's referral, he started working at Miyoshi Corporation's group company, Cardinal Co., Ltd. After that, he worked at "Sabatini at Daimaru Tokyo" and learned the foundations of Italian cuisine there. In 2020, he moved to the sister restaurant "il Cardinali Ginza" as a chef, and three years later, he became the head chef. While carrying on the flavor of "il Cardinale Ginza main branch", he wants to create his own unique dishes.
菊地 将太Syota Kikuchi
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Ginza Inaba
銀座 稲葉
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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稲葉 正信Masanobu Inaba
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From Executive Chef at a top hotel to restaurant owner. A craftsman expanding the possibilities of Japanese cuisine.
Mr. Inaba was born in 1967 in Tokyo. With the opening of the Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi, he became the sous chef of Sushi Roku Roku. Afterwards, he participated in the opening of Japanese Cuisine Kazahana at the Conrad Tokyo in Shiodome and became executive chef in 2010. After that, he became executive chef at Resort Amanemu in Ise-Shima, Mie, where his breakfast was named "The Best Hotel Breakfasts in the world" by the American magazine "BRIDES". He currently demonstrates his skills at Ginza Inaba.
稲葉 正信Masanobu Inaba
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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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Narikura
成蔵
- Asagaya/Koenji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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三谷 成藏Seizo Mitani
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The only one taste in the world developed by his own sense and skill.
He was born in 1970 in Hiroshima prefecture. Though he worked for a department store after graduating from university, he quit the job because he always desired to create something by himself, and his strong will brought him to [Enraku], a renowned restaurant in Shimbashi run by his uncle to learn the fundamentals of pork cutlet. After accumulating the experience for deep-fried skewers and kappo cuisine (Japanese style cooking) in the 11-year training, he opened [Narikura] in 2010 in Takadanobaba. Based on the pork cutlet of [Enraku], he has been modified the recipe little by little to reach [what he wants to eat].Upon closing the restaurant in March, 2019, he succeeded the restaurant to his apprentice having the same restaurant name but written in Hiragana. Same year in July, he reopened the restaurant in Minami-Asagaya and the renowned restaurant is always full of people.
三谷 成藏Seizo Mitani
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Gion Shirakawa Ramen
祇園白川ラーメン
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen),Ramen (noodles) / Donburi (rice bowl) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen)
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石浦 達也Tatsuya Ishiura
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The goal is to make the ramen restaurant loved by many people in the region and beyond.
Mr. Ishiura was born in 1975 in Kyoto. As part of the town's revitalization project, he decided to open a ramen restaurant and moved from another industry. After training at a famous Hokkaido ramen restaurant, where he had a connection at a shopping district event, he opened Gion Shirakawa Ramen with his brother in 2018. He is now the owner of the restaurant. With a theme of "Miso Ramen from Kyoto that makes you want to eat it again," he aims to make his ramen restaurant familiar to many people in the community and beyond.
石浦 達也Tatsuya Ishiura
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Yakiniku Kokon
焼肉古今
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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馬場 祐次Yuji Baba
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Pursuing deliciousness that combines the new appeal of Yakiniku with tradition.
Mr. Yuji Baba was born in 1985 in Saitama. During his school years, he worked part-time in a restaurant, which satisfied and enthused him. He then entered the restaurant industry. In 2010, he founded Dining Kitchen Co. and developed a restaurant business related to Italian and Western food, his area of expertise. With the know-how he has cultivated over ten years in Italian cuisine and three years in the yakiniku industry, he opened Yakiniku Kokon in 2024 as the representative director.
馬場 祐次Yuji Baba
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Ginza Shinohara
銀座しのはら
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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篠原 武将Takemasa Shinohara
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A natural talent for cooking blossomed after becoming a chef by chance
Born in 1980 in Shiga Prefecture. As a student, he was a promising karate athlete and was being considered for admission to university by recommendation. However, seeking a different path, he declined university offers by saying that he was looking for a trade, and through this he became a chef. His natural talent for cooking blossomed as he developed his skills at [Sangencha], a well-known Kyoto kaiseki (traditional Japanese course cuisine) restaurant serving Kansai-style cuisine. At 26, he opened his own restaurant, [Shinohara] in Shiga Prefecture, which over the course of nine years became a popular and prominent establishment. In 2016, he tackled a new frontier by opening Ginza Shinohara.
篠原 武将Takemasa Shinohara
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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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Wolfgang's Steakhouse Osaka
ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス 大阪店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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新堂 裕史Hiroshi Shindo
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Mr. Shindo makes guests smile with its superb steaks, which pay particular attention to quality, aging, and grilling.
He was born in 1970 in Osaka. With a strong passion for food that makes people smile, he decided to pursue a cooking career to acquire expertise. After training at a yakitori restaurant for four years, he honed his Japanese kappo cooking skills under Mr. Hideki Takashima at the famous kappo restaurant Kigawa Takashima. Then, he worked at Century Court Marunouchi but returned to Osaka due to personal circumstances. In 2019, by fate, he was appointed the kitchen manager at Wolfgang, a position he holds to this day.
新堂 裕史Hiroshi Shindo
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BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE TOKYO GARDEN TERRACE KIOICHO
BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE TOKYO GARDEN TERRACE KIOICHO
- Nagatacho, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / American / General
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一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya
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A chef who trained in Canada for ten years thoroughly pursues European cuisine.
Mr. Ichinomiya was born in 1971 in Akita. As a child, he admired chefs he saw on TV and aspired to pursue a career in cooking. To grasp the essence of European flavors, he dedicated himself to thoroughly understanding Western cuisine, even excluding traditional Japanese seasonings from his personal life. During his ten years living in Canada, he honed his skills at several restaurants, including a steak house, and also gained management experience in franchise operations. He believes that assembling a dish is like working in four dimensions, and he cooks with respect not only for the taste but also for the country's unique culture.
一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya
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Ginza Shabutsu Marronnier Gate Branch
銀座しゃぶ通 マロニエゲート店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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伊藤 扇次郎Senjiro Ito
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Offering customers food with warmth and kindness.
Since Mr. Ito's family owned a fresh fish shop and deli, he spent a lot of time cooking from a young age, so he naturally decided to become a chef. After graduating from high school, he went to culinary school. Recommended by a friend, he began working at the Haute Cuisine Restaurant Kiku. Here, he met the master who would later become his mentor, and he learned the basics of cooking. He endeavors to serve "dishes with warmth and kindness" in terms of taste, aroma, and presentation.
伊藤 扇次郎Senjiro Ito
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Wagyu beef and local specialty RESTAURANT &BAR 17CLUB
BAR＆RESTAURANT 17CLUB
- Namba, Osaka
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Japanese Beef Steak / Pasta / Hamburger Steak
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村澤 慎一Shinichi Murasawa
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A childhood dream took shape in the head chef's meticulous French cuisine.
Mr. Murasawa was born in 1974 in Ishikawa. He is a chef with extensive experience in French cuisine. After 10 years of working at a French restaurant, he served French dishes at APA Hotel from the age of 28 to 35 and then ran his own French restaurant for five years. He returned to APA Hotel to open a new restaurant and took part in menu planning. He also gained experience as a chef at a wedding venue. His passion for cooking has remained a part of his childhood dream, and his love for French cuisine originated from his admiration for it on a TV show.
村澤 慎一Shinichi Murasawa
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Restaurant Pavé
レストラン パヴェ
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- French,Italian/French / General / French / European
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大曲 哲也Tetsuya Omagari
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Based on French skills, Mr. Omagari shows off the deliciousness of Western and local food in Nagasaki.
He was born in 1978 in Nagasaki. A chef at Restaurant Pavé. In high school, he knew the fun and joy of cooking and aspired to be a professional. After graduating from cooking school, he started his career at Nagasaki Tokyu Hotel, the predecessor of ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Nagasaki Glover Hill. Focusing on French, he learned a wide range of skills in Western cuisine. In 2012, after renewing the current hotel and restaurant, he continued to study further and became his current position. He delivers a variety of Western food that everyone can enjoy, with sincere work.
大曲 哲也Tetsuya Omagari
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HANARÉ
HANARE
- Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa
- Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / General / French / General
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反町 世俊Seigon Sorimachi
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Mr. Sorimachi expresses inner art on plates through food.
He was born in 1981 in Shanghai. Started with Japanese cuisine, he trained extensively in Western, Italian, and French cuisine, and then spent six years abroad. After returning to Japan, he developed his own unique cuisine by fusing Yaeyama ingredients with techniques and seasonings from Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cuisines. As a result, he caught the attention of the hotel's executive chef, Mr. Hirata. He then became the chef of HANARÉ from its opening on June 1, 2022, to express Ryukyuan culture innovatively.
反町 世俊Seigon Sorimachi
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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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Restaurant LA Veranda APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
レストラン ラ・ベランダ アパホテル＆リゾート両国駅タワー
- Ryogoku/Kikugawa, Tokyo
- Buffet,Buffet / General / General / Steak
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笹本Sasamoto
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Mr. Sasamoto's culinary journey began with the presence of his uncle, a chef, and his love for his family.
He was born in 1995 in Chiba. Influenced by his uncle, a chef who ran a traditional Japanese inn, and through his own cooking experience for his family, he gradually became fascinated by cooking. In 2014, he joined APA Hotel. For 10 years, he has experience as a chef at 5 restaurants: 5 years at APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi, 1 year at APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari, and 4 years at APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower. Currently, he is working at Restaurant La Veranda in the APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower.
笹本Sasamoto
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SUSHI SHIOGAMAKOU GINZA KIWAMI
鮨 塩釜港 銀座 極
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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鈴木 嘉祐Yoshihiro Suzuki
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Mr. Suzuki makes each piece of sushi with his passion for SHIOGAMAKOU - a sushi chef with a sense of humor.
He was born in 1982. He entered the world of sushi at the age of 16 and started his apprenticeship at 19 at KIYOTA, a famous sushi restaurant visited by many celebrities. After his training period, he met Mr. Kamada, a tuna professional. He joined Kaisenzushi Shiogamakou because he was fascinated by how Mr. Kamada worked and his deep knowledge. He has made sushi for many people in Shiogama. In February 2024, he was appointed Oyakata (head chef) of SUSHI SHIOGAMAKOU GINZA KIWAMI. With his passion for SHIOGAMAKOU, he brings smiles to visitors' faces with the knowledge and wealth of experience he has cultivated.
鈴木 嘉祐Yoshihiro Suzuki
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Nouvelle Epoque
Nouvelle Epoque
- Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French
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山下 亮一Ryoichi Yamashita
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Mr. Yamashita is a chef who works hard in a new place, pursuing new delicacies.
He was born in 1973 in Shizuoka. His father was a chef in his hometown of Izu. Because he hoped to get a job early in his career, he naturally chose the path of a chef. Started his career as a chef in earnest in Tokyo, where many famous restaurants are crowded. He worked the Western food department of Hotel Okura Tokyo (currently The Okura Tokyo), and then moved to French. In 2022, he became the head chef with the opening of Nouvelle Epoque.
山下 亮一Ryoichi Yamashita
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