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Nihonbashi Tamai Main Branch

日本橋 玉ゐ 本店

  • Nihonbashi, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sake

丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama

The Chef's Recommendations

Started his career in the F&B industry as a teenager.

Mr. Maruyama has been training in a sushi restaurant since his teens and has experience with a wide range of fish. Among them, the conger eel is a delicate fish whose quality varies dramatically depending on how it is handled. He is proud of his restaurant's devotion to quality, which he believes customers will see once they sample their meals. He feels that Japan's traditional eating culture is based on an attitude of hospitality. His ambition is to consistently utilize the skills and knowledge he has acquired, with the goal of bringing delight to his customers.

丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama

Sushi Nakano

鮨なか乃

  • Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General

中野 満博Mitsuhiro Nakano

Mr. Nakano has continued to walk the path of sushi and pursued a piece that delights the guests.

He was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa. Fascinated by the world of sushi and has been walking that path since the age of 17. After gaining training, he opened Sushidokoro Nakano. With the belief to create an ideal restaurant, the restaurant was renewed as Sushi Nakano on April 29, 2022. He continues to devote himself to achieving even greater heights.

中野 満博Mitsuhiro Nakano

Niku no Akai

肉のあかい

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

赤井 亮Ryo Akai

Growing up surrounded by various cuisines, Mr. Akai became a food expert.

He was born in 1976 in Osaka. His family owned a restaurant business: his father ran a Robatayaki restaurant in Dotonbori, and his mother ran a Yakitori restaurant in Tanimachi. Having helped them both since childhood, he grew up familiar with cooking. After graduating from college, he began helping out in the family business in earnest, eventually setting up his own business in the culinary world. He deepened his knowledge of meat cuisine professionally and became independent as the owner of Niku no Akai.

赤井 亮Ryo Akai

Yakiniku Densetsu Baribari

焼肉伝説バリバリ

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

鈴木 進平Shinpei Suzuki

Mr. Suzuki brings out the best in Yakiniku with the skill and finesse of Japanese cuisine.

He was born in 1987 in Aichi. Starting with a part-time job as a student, he has developed a career in the food and beverage industry. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he gained experience and honed his skills in the Japanese food industry, working in Japanese restaurants. Later, as an old acquaintance of the owner, he joined Yakiniku Densetsu Baribari. He is now taking on new challenges while still utilizing his experience.

鈴木 進平Shinpei Suzuki

Suian

粋庵

  • Ochanomizu, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Beef Steak / Soba (noodles)

石田 伸一郎Shinichiro Ishida

Offering a new enjoyment of Japanese cuisine with various dishes featuring bluefin tuna and Japanese Black Wagyu beef.

Mr. Ishida was born in Aomori. He is the head chef at Suian. Born and raised in Aomori Prefecture, a region abundant in culinary ingredients, he developed an appreciation for a wide variety of foods and recipes from a young age. Aspiring to become a chef, he honed his skills in a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo, mastering traditional techniques and styles of Japanese cuisine. He further enhanced his experience by working at a kappo izakaya, honing his ability to delight a wide range of guests. In April 2025, he assumed his current role when the restaurant opened. He delights both domestic and international guests with a variety of dishes that lavishly feature high-quality bluefin tuna and Omi beef, one of the finest Japanese Black Wagyu varieties.

石田 伸一郎Shinichiro Ishida

Miyagawacho Tensho

宮川町天匠

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

長谷川 隆次Ryuji Hasegawa

Mr. Hasegawa is an experienced chef who kept the taste of a long-established Japanese-style inn.

He was born in 1976 in Hokkaido. A part-time job in high school led him to become a chef. He has been working at a Japanese restaurant since his early days and has honed his skills, mainly in Japanese cuisine. He has been working in Kyoto since the age of 22. He spent 20 years as a chef at Tempura Yoshikawa in Tominokoji, Kyoto, and was the head chef for 18 years, maintaining the restaurant's taste. After that, he became independent and opened Miyagawacho Tensho. 

長谷川 隆次Ryuji Hasegawa

MARCO

MARCO

  • Sannomiya, Hyogo
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood / Steak

福丸 達也Tatsuya Fukumaru

Making lots of people smile with the blissful taste of Kobe Beef.

Mr. Tatsuya Fukumaru was born in 1980 in Nagasaki. With a love of delicious food, he decided to enter the culinary world himself while visiting and eating at many restaurants during his school days. After graduation, he began training as a chef at a restaurant specializing in teppanyaki. He has developed a good eye for ingredient selection, especially Kobe beef and Kuroge Wagyu beef. While expanding his field, he worked as a chef for 16 years. In January 2020, he opened MARCO as the owner-chef. He works hard to let as many people as possible know about the genuine deliciousness of Kobe beef.

福丸 達也Tatsuya Fukumaru

Yakiniku Horumon Teppan Nabe Yun

焼肉・ホルモン鉄板鍋 ゆん

  • Honmoku/Yamate, Kanagawa
  • Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Nabe (hot pot) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)

権 奇鎬Giho Kwon

Mr. Kwon's life as a chef began when he was a boy. He offers the taste of his roots in Yokohama.

He was born in 1957 in Yamaguchi. His family owned a Yakiniku restaurant in Shimonoseki, so he acquired his cooking skills as a young boy while helping his family with their business. Then, he worked as a chef from his 20s to 30s. He left the food and beverage industry once but returned to it around 2021. Later, he opened Yakiniku and Horumon Teppan Nabe Yun in Yokohama as the owner and chef. He now serves Yakiniku, Horumon, and Teppan Nabe, which are his roots as a chef, in Yokohama.

権 奇鎬Giho Kwon

Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen Branch

ステーキハウス金井 大室高原店

  • Ito/Shimoda, Shizuoka
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

金井このみKonomi Kanai 

Ms. Kanai brings her experience at a Sushi restaurant to Teppanyaki.

She gained ten years of training and experience in service and cooking at Sushi Irifune in Ito, Shizuoka. Later, she studied Teppanyaki and Western cuisine at Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen Branch. Her experience at the sushi restaurant has earned a reputation for her steaks and meat sushi, which are served with Amagi Wasabi from Amagi, Shizuoka Prefecture.

金井このみKonomi Kanai 

Kitashinchi THE

北新地 坐

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

河原 瑞樹Mizuki Kawahara

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

Ryoubou

両忘

  • Amerikamura, Osaka
  • Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sake

満 宏樹Hiroki Mitsu

Cherishes the bond with his guests: Mr. Mitsu is the owner and chef of the yakitori restaurant, who puts his heart into his work and charms with his skills.

He was born in 1985 in Osaka. After graduating from university, he worked as a company employee for ten years. After leaving the workforce to pursue a career in cooking, he trained at a Japanese restaurant for one year. He also spent several years at the popular restaurant Goichi, where he honed his yakitori skills. In April 2023, he opened Ryoubou. He enjoys being close to his guests and directly feeling their reactions to his cuisine. His dishes, which reflect his careful techniques and warm personality, fill the hearts of visitors.

満 宏樹Hiroki Mitsu

KYOTO STAR BAR

KYOTO STAR BAR

  • Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
  • Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail

松田 高雅Takamasa Matsuda

Realized that "eating delicious food" is crucial.

Mr. Matsuda was born in 1980 in Kyoto. After 10 years as a company employee, he was forced to retire due to illness, and he had time to think slowly about his future life. At that time, he realized that "Eating delicious food" was his highest priority, and he aspired to a cooking job with customer service. After working at a Western cuisine restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, and a ramen restaurant, he entered STAR BAR GINZA and started training. In March 2022, he was appointed manager of the Kyoto branch, KYOTO STAR BAR.

松田 高雅Takamasa Matsuda

SUSHI-FUMI

鮨 ふみ

  • Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya

Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.

He was born in 1977 in Osaka. After graduating from culinary school, he started his training as a sushi chef at the long-established Fukukizushi Nihonbashi Main Branch in Osaka. For eight years, he studied the meticulous handcrafting of Edomae-zushi at this restaurant, which originated in Yanagibashi, Tokyo. He then studied at Sushi Noguchi in Kitashinchi and opened his restaurant, SUSHI-FUMI, in Fukushima in the fall of 2015. His meticulous and time-consuming work conveys the authentic taste and spirit of Edomae sushi. As a sake connoisseur, he has a reputation for selecting sake brands and his ability to heat sake at the right time.

平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya

GINZA FUJIMARU

GINZA FUJIMARU

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • French,Italian/French

藤丸 貴成Takanari Fujimaru

Mr. Fujimaru wants guests to experience the performance in front of their eyes with all their senses.

He has been the head chef since the opening of GINZA FUJIMARU in 2019. He adds GINZA FUJIMARU's unique essence to each dish and expresses the inheritance of French culinary culture and respect for the ingredients. Every day, he cooks with the hope that his customers will enjoy the splendor and beauty of the ingredients and the harmony of ingredients from Japan, France, and other parts of the world.

藤丸 貴成Takanari Fujimaru

Kanidonya

かに問屋

  • Kishiwada/Izumi/Izumisano/Sennan, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Crab / Nabe (hot pot) / Hokkaido Cuisine

雪本 貴永Takanaga Yukimoto

Pursuing the delicious taste of crab as the second generation of a live crab specialty restaurant.

Mr. Yukimoto was born into a family that operated a live crab specialty restaurant, and he grew up observing the selection and cooking of crab. It has been six months since he took over the restaurant from his predecessor. He now serves various dishes that bring out the full flavor of live crab.

雪本 貴永Takanaga Yukimoto

Somenya Ito Kabukicho Main Branch

素麺屋 糸 歌舞伎町本店

  • Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki

With abundant experience and passion, Mr. Araki is fully committed to the study of cooking.

He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Since childhood, he developed a love for both eating and cooking while being exposed to his mother's delicious dishes. During his university years, he spent four years in an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) kitchen. After graduation, he joined an udon specialty restaurant, where he worked for 23 years as a manager and supervisor. In 2020, he moved to an izakaya to study fish and Japanese sake. Later, he joined Ito and played a key role in launching their fish dishes. The following year, he took charge of fish dishes and Japanese sake, contributing to planning new menus and course offerings.

荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki

Shikitei Hanamura 

四季亭はな村

  • Beppu, Oita
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese

池田 千明Chiaki Ikeda

A chef who makes smiles with food and performs everything from cooking with Oita's seasonal ingredients to customer service.

Ms. Ikeda is a native of Oita. After learning the basics of cooking at a culinary institute in Osaka, she polished her skills in Japanese cooking in Yufuin, Oita. It was a time when there were few women in the world of Japanese food, but she devoted herself to training more than others and worked hard, showing up at the kitchen earlier than anyone else. Because she wants customers to relax, she doesn't just show her skills in the kitchen. She is also personally involved in management and customer service, and her motto is to see customer reactions herself. Utilizing her delicate sensitivity that she refined through flower arranging, she serves rich food that has both color and flavor. 

池田 千明Chiaki Ikeda

Omi Ushi Yakiniku Niku TATSU Aoyama Main Branch

近江うし 焼肉 にくTATSU 青山本店

  • Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
  • Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)

西岡 大空Ozora Nishioka

Offers “luxurious time” with the carefully selected ingredients.

Mr. Nishioka was born in Tokyo. After graduating from university, he studied Japanese Wagyu beef for seven years as a middle wholesaler in Tokyo Meat Market and became independent as a chef with his clients. After leaving that job, he gained experience mainly in setting up yakiniku restaurants and creating menus. From April 2022, he has worked at Niku TATSU Aoyama Main Branch. In April 2023, he became the head chef of the restaurant.

西岡 大空Ozora Nishioka

Shabu Shabu Ogami

しゃぶしゃぶ 尾がみ

  • Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)

小栗 浩輔Kosuke Oguri

Mr. Oguri offers shabu-shabu that respects "Japaneseness," which he has perfected through his efforts.

He was born in 1980 in Shizuoka. At 27, he started his career in the food industry and studied at restaurants in Tokyo. He had experienced at Kissho, Shabu-gen, Shabu-shabu Yamawarau. He has been working as a restaurant manager and a sommelier. At Ogami, he currently offers shabu-shabu that respects "Japaneseness," such as using seasonal ingredients from his experience in Japanese cuisine and shabu-shabu.

小栗 浩輔Kosuke Oguri

Urayasu Kourai

浦安 幸来

  • Urayasu, Chiba
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)

新井 規和Norikazu Arai

With his childhood admiration for chefs, Mr. Arai is devoted to his culinary career.

He was born in 1973 in Nagano. As a child, his image of a chef was that of a quiet and diligent artisan. The way they beautifully filleted the fish looked cool and inspired him to enter the culinary world. He worked at the renowned Japanese restaurant Ginza Kitcho for 21 years, where he honed his skills in various aspects of Japanese cuisine, such as simmered and grilled dishes, and demonstrated his ability as a leader.  In 2022, he became independent by opening Urayasu Kourai.

新井 規和Norikazu Arai

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