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Shikiha - Kaiseki Yoshihito
志木葉〜懐石よしひと〜
- Yokohama Chinatown/Ishikawacho, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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渡邊 佳人Yoshihito Watanabe
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Making good use of his rich experience at Japanese restaurants, he offers colorfully decorated dishes.
He was born in 1974 in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture. He entered the cooking field after graduating from high school. At the age of 20, he started working under Mr. Kazumi Kurokawa, the grand master Japanese chef of the Odakyu Group, and had training at various renowned restaurants. Then he entered [Shikisaian Kurokawa] and worked as the master chef at [SO] in Kannai, Yokohama, under Mr. Kunikazu Shimomura, the grand master chef of the main branch [Tsuki] in Kannai. In 2011, he opened [Shikiha - Kaiseki Yoshihito].
渡邊 佳人Yoshihito Watanabe
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Otaru Masazushi Sakae
おたる政寿司 栄
- Sakae, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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小川 純平Junpei Ogawa
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Mr. Ogawa is attracted to the simple but profound world of sushi and aspires to become a chef.
He was born in 1986 in Ibaraki. He's been interested in cooking since childhood and moved to Tokyo to enter a culinary school at 19. Attracted by the simple but profound world of sushi, he decided to become a sushi chef. After graduation, he got a job at Ginza Kyubei and served for 6 years. Then, he worked as a chef at Otaru Masazushi Shinjuku Branch and was later appointed deputy restaurant manager. In June 2022, the opening of Otaru Masazushi Sakae was decided, and he moved to Nagoya. He is currently working as a store manager.
小川 純平Junpei Ogawa
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Bar Espanol LA BODEGA
バル エスパニョール ラ・ボデガ
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / General / Spanish / Mediterranean
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外山 海人Kaito Toyama
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The chef who learned recipes from various countries shows his skillful techniques, while bringing out the original taste of each ingredient.
He was born in 1978 in Nara prefecture. After graduating from a culinary school, he actively worked at an Italian restaurant in his hometown, and helped the chef working there to be able to go independent and open a new restaurant. He also helped a Sri Lankan restaurant, as its owner interacted with the owner of his restaurant, and experienced working as the manager of a cafe. When he entered the current company, he learned various kinds of cuisines from all over the world, and know-hows from various genres. Currently, he offers dishes created with recipes from the coastal area of Spain, while bringing out the original savory taste of high-quality fresh seafood, mainly from Hakata.
外山 海人Kaito Toyama
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Meshimon Sakemon Santabelle
飯もん酒もん さんたべーる
- Gujo, Gifu
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine
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オーナーシェフOwner Chef
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Enjoy the authentic taste of European cuisine from a chef who trained in Italy and France
After graduating from culinary college in Osaka, he mastered the art of authentic European gastronomy in France and Italy. Bringing these flavors back to Osaka, he also developed expertise in Japanese cuisine, eventually choosing to open his own restaurant with the aim of bringing the classic, authentic taste of European food to the people of Gujo. He likes to investigate food and drink pairings, including Italian cuisine with rich yet light wine and fresh sashimi with junmaishu (sake without added alcohol or sugar).
オーナーシェフOwner Chef
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Soshu Torigin Shimosoga Branch
相州 鳥ぎん 下曽我店
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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児玉 久Hisashi Kodama
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His love of cooking led to him becoming a chef and he now serves delicious yakitori (skewered and grilled chicken)
He was born in Akita Prefecture in August 1960. As he had always loved cooking, he gravitated naturally toward a culinary career. Capable of making food delicious through his own intuition, he was attracted to yakitori for its simplicity and depth, and he faithfully trains daily to make his yakitori ever more delicious. By being conscious of, not only the food, but also of customer service and customer comfort, he manages the restaurant with an attentiveness unique to veteran chefs.
児玉 久Hisashi Kodama
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Kitamae Soba Takadaya (Suehiro)
北前そば高田屋・末広店
- Takaoka, Toyama
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Soba (noodles) / Donburi (rice bowl) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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市原 昭久Akihisa Ichihara
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He was inspired to become a chef because of his father
Chef Ichihara was born in Kaga, Ishikawa in 1966. He chose the cuisine field through the influence of his father, who was also a chef, leading to the present day. He serves soba noodles and authentic creative Japanese cuisine. He devotes himself to his cuisine every day so that customers can return home with a smile on their face.
市原 昭久Akihisa Ichihara
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Yakiniku HINOE
焼肉HINOE
- Hatchobori, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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深瀬 宏宣Hironobu Fukase
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The master chef is a BBQ expert and expected a lot by the [Magician of Meat].
He was interested in cooking since he was a child, and entered an old-established rotisserie. For a long time he accumulated trainings at various BBQ restaurants to be a BBQ expert. He trained hard to obtain the skills to cook meat and a great sense for selecting meat, then met Mr. Matsumoto of [Yakiniku AJIMI], who was also called [Magician of Meat]. Thanks to this encounter, he finally mastered the meat by learning the BBQ in Yakiniku AJIMI way. In 2015, he was chosen as the master chef of [Yakiniku AJIMI] . He has a good reputation not only for his BBQ skills but also for a variety of side menu and restaurant staff meal.
深瀬 宏宣Hironobu Fukase
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Ajikobo Iwasa
味工房いわさ
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Italian / Steak
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岩佐 勝Masaru Iwasa
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After training at several restaurants, including a French restaurant in a hotel, Mr. Masaru Iwasa opened his own restaurant.
He was born in 1964 in Miyagi prefecture. As his mother was operating an izakaya (Japanese pub), he was naturally interested in cooking. After graduating from high school, he entered [Mitsui Urban Hotel Sendai] which had just opened at that time. He trained there as a chef for approximately 10 years, then he and his acquaintance were involved in opening an Italian restaurant. After working there for approximately 5 years, he opened a western-style pub with counter seats only. Furthermore, he opened [Ajikobo Iwasa] in 2005. It was relocated to its current location and reopened in March, 2020.
岩佐 勝Masaru Iwasa
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SAYS FARM
SAYS FARM
- Himi, Toyama
- Italian,Italian/French / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / French / Cake
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渡邉 隆二Ryuji Watanabe
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Entered the cooking field at the age of 25.
After working at popular restaurants in Ginza and Shibuya, he accumulated further training at a restaurant in Napa Valley, California, USA and a restaurant with the stars in Helsinki, Finland. Then he encountered [SAYS FARM] that sticks to using local ingredients to combine and arrange, and became their head chef in 2016. Currently he is serving Italian-based dishes, but created using his own sensibility.
渡邉 隆二Ryuji Watanabe
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Kirakutei
喜楽亭
- Kyotogosho/Nishijin, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General / Donburi (rice bowl)
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中川 宏一NAKAGAWA KOICHI
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A part-time job in a restaurant was the inspiration that led him down the path to becoming a chef.
After working part time at a restaurant, Koichi became interested in the culinary world, and went on to work at Morita-ya in an Isetan department store in Kyoto. After that, he worked for 5 years at the French Kaiseki restaurant Seiyo Kappou Ida, which brings us to the present day. He now spends every day exploring new ways to bring out the best flavour of local Kyoto ingredients.
中川 宏一NAKAGAWA KOICHI
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YAKINIKU CHAMPION JR HAKATA CITY STORE
焼肉チャンピオン JR博多シティ店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Horumon (offal meat) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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山口 祐樹Yuki Yamaguchi
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He believes that guests can appreciate and enjoy more by the more profound understanding of the meat.
He was born in 1976 in Fukuoka prefecture. After graduating from a vocational school, he started his career as a chef at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Kyoto city. After returning to Fukuoka, he actively worked as a chef at a Japanese restaurant, then entered [YAKINIKU CHAMPION JR HAKATA CITY STORE], where he currently works as a chef. Since the restaurant offers various rare cuts, he makes efforts to give the guests detailed explanations of each cut and how to enjoy its savory taste, so that the guests can acquire a more profound knowledge of meat and enjoy their meal even more.
山口 祐樹Yuki Yamaguchi
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CUCINA HIRATA
クチーナ ヒラタ
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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町田 武十MACHIDA TAKEJU
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Offering a comfortable space where you can delicious Italian
He was born in Nagano in 1977. He grew up standing behind his mother engaged in a cooking job and aimed to be a chef. He learned Italian cuisine at Osaka Abenotsuji Vocational School for becoming a licensed cook. After graduating, he joined Cucina Hirata. He trained then under the supervision of his predecessor, Mr. Masaru Hirata, for 13 years. He assumed the owner-cum-chef 5 years ago.
町田 武十MACHIDA TAKEJU
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Japanese Restaurant Ryo
Japanese Restaurant りょう
- Miyazaki City, Miyazaki
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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吉岡 良祐Ryosuke Yoshioka
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He wrote that his dream was [to be a chef] in a graduation essay.
He was born in 1979 in Miyazaki prefecture. He liked cooking since he was small, and he wrote that his dream was [to be a chef] in a graduation essay. He was showing his aptitude as a chef by going to a cooking school and cooking for his family, etc. He started training at the age of 15, then actively worked at various restaurants including [Nadaman] in Osaka and [Phoenix Resort]. In April 2014, he opened [Japanese Restaurant Ryo] where guests can casually enjoy Japanese cuisine.
吉岡 良祐Ryosuke Yoshioka
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Osakana to Oden to Osushi 1122 Fukudaya
お魚とおでんとお寿司 1122富久田や
- Esaka, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Oden / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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西宇 涼Ryo Nishiu
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Inheriting the spirit of his grandfather and father, Mr. Nishiu keeps the restaurant flourishing.
He was born in 1996 in Osaka. His grandfather was a sushi chef, and his father was a cook, so he grew up in an environment where he was familiar with cooking from childhood. By fate, he took over Fukudaya. With his heart filled with excitement at the new challenge, he is committed to providing cuisine that will please everyone.
西宇 涼Ryo Nishiu
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Umakabo
うまか房
- Osaki/Tome/Kurihara, Miyagi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Steak
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井口 寛Hiroshi Iguchi
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Mr. Iguchi just seeks for the happiness of the guests in front of him.
He was born in 1967 in Miyagi prefecture. He worked as a chef at [Hotel Metropolitan Sendai] for 25 years, mainly in French cuisine, as well as many other genres such as general western cuisine. Currently he is actively working as the master chef at [Umakabo], while just seeking for the happiness of the guests in front of him.
井口 寛Hiroshi Iguchi
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Sushi Kapppo Otanko Funabashi Branch
寿司割烹 御旦孤 船橋店
- Funabashi, Chiba
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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市川 正ICHIKAWA TADASHI
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Watching the TV drama "Zenryuaku Ofukurosama" inspired him to become a chef.
He was born in 1961, in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture. He was inspired to work in Fukagawa after watching the TV show "Zenryaku Ofukurosama", getting his start at a sushi shop there called "Uogashi" at the age of 16. After six years he traveled to the USA. There he spent a year working for "Hatsuhana" in New York City. When he returned to Japan, his mentor Okuchi invited him to come work for us at "Otanko." His personality might be stoic, but he has deep feelings toward his art, and he's been a chef here for 10 years now. He's made numerous TV appearances over the years, including a stint on Fuji TV's "Nonstop!".
市川 正ICHIKAWA TADASHI
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Umaya JR Hakata City Branch
うまやJR博多シティ店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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?田 真太Shinta Takata
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He entered the restaurant field with no knowledge, but it has become his true vocation without knowing.
He was born in 1975 in Nagasaki prefecture. After working at [Teraoka] which is an old-established traditional Japanese restaurant, and [Choei Sushi] in Hakata, he became the master chef at [Umaya JR HAKATA CITY branch] in 2011. When he graduated from school, he did not know what he wanted to do and entered the restaurant field through the introduction of his acquaintance. He improved his original good cooking sense in the fields of Japanese cuisine and sushi and has actively worked for many years. Now he enjoy his life as a chef and this restaurant job along with his interest for enjoying sake.
?田 真太Shinta Takata
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restaurant Artisan
restaurant Artisan（レストラン アルティザン）
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Cocktail
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佐藤 剛Tsuyoshi Sato
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Mr. Tsuyoshi Sato offers addictive savory dishes with a strong impact.
He was born in 1972 in Niigata prefecture. After working part time at a steak house, he entered [Atsugi Royal Park Hotel]. In his 4th winter there, he was fascinated with the high-quality cuisine and speediness of Phillipe Batton who was visiting Japan for a hotel fair. Then he trained at a renowned French restaurant in Japan, and went to France. After returning to Japan, he opened [restaurant Artisan] in 2000 in Naha city. In 2007, he closed the restaurant to go to Tokyo. In 2018, he reopened the restaurant in Nihon-odori, Yokohama.
佐藤 剛Tsuyoshi Sato
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Kaisen Teppan Izakaya Aichi
海鮮鉄板居酒屋 あいち
- Higashi-Dori/Doyama, Osaka
- Seafood,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / General
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門田 隆行Takayuki Kadota
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Mr. Kadota wants to deliver inspiring Japanese delicacies for the shining smiles of his guests.
He was born in 1980 in Kagoshima and is the representative Director of Kaisen Teppan Izakaya Aichi. After graduating from high school, he chose to become a chef and honed his skills in Osaka. Later, he was involved in the establishment of the restaurant by chance. Since its opening in December 2022, he has been serving fresh and delicious tuna dishes to many people. For the smiles of visitors, he cooks and actively communicates with guests. With a bright smile, he delivers the delicious seafood Japan has nurtured.
門田 隆行Takayuki Kadota
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Aquatic Garden and Kyo Kaiseki Cuisine, Yakiniku, Nabe Cuisine - Isshin
水上庭園と京懐石・焼肉・鍋料理 一心
- Ichinomiya, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Nabe (hot pot) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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下田 心也Shinya Shimoda
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The third owner of the restaurant has been cherishing its tradition passed down from his grandfather
Born in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, in 1975. The predecessor of the current store was opened by his grandfather in 1971, and later, under his father, became the thriving Hida-gyu beef specialty store that it remains today. In the image of his grandfather and father, he grew up surrounded by both cooking and nature and later studied at the "kaiseki cuisine" (Japanese multicourse haute cuisine) restaurant Sueki. He then returned to his family at the age of 27 to further improve his skills. In 2015, he became company president. Currently, he is working hard every day along with the head chef to improve the experience of the restaurant's customers.
下田 心也Shinya Shimoda
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