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Slash/Dot.

Slash/Dot.

  • Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Imported Beer

関元 厚貴Koki Sekimoto

From the world of music to the kitchen. A one-of-a-kind chef born from passion.

Mr. Sekimoto was born in 1983 in Kagawa—a chef with a unique background, who loves music and has mastered cooking. As a musician traveling to live music venues across the country, he had a desire to create a live house where people could enjoy delicious food. This idea became the reason he embarked on his culinary journey. After that, he spent over a decade honing his skills at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo, mastering authentic culinary techniques. Currently, he is the owner-chef of Slash/Dot., showcasing his culinary skills.

関元 厚貴Koki Sekimoto

Ashiya French Kitajima

芦屋フレンチ北じま

  • Ashiya, Hyogo
  • French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General

北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima

The Chef's Recommendations

Continuous effort since his boyhood made him a chef with stars

He was born in 1962 in Kyoto. Being influenced by his mother who was good at cooking, he decided to be a chef when he was an elementary school student. Wishing to make people happy with his dishes, he started training at a restaurant in Hieizan Hotel at the age of 18. Then he worked for [Alain Chapel], a renowned French restaurant at Kobe Portopia Hotel as the sous-chef, and [Kurakuen-Geihinkan] as a chef. In 2010, he went independent. Following the techniques and spirit he has obtained during his experiences, he tries his best in the kitchen every day. In 2016, the restaurant obtained the stars.

北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima

Kisetsuryori Dochiraika

季節料理 どちらいか

  • Takamatsu Station, Kagawa
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

西野 雅博Masahiro Nishino

The Chef's Recommendations

Masahiro Nishino resolved to become a chef after he felt a desire to return to his hometown.

Masahiro Nishino was born on February 2nd, 1976, and is from Tokushima. He went to Tokyo for university, where he worked in an office role for two years after graduation. It was around that time that he decided that he would like to one day return to his hometown and start his own restaurant, and so at the age of 25, he decided to quit his job and become a chef. For six years, he trained at several famous, long-standing Japanese restaurants in Ginza and Aoyama, and also spent time in Germany in order to broaden his horizons. While there, he studied under a professional sushi chef at a Japanese restaurant for six and a half years before returning to Japan. On June 8th, 2015, he opened his own restaurant, Kisetsuryori Dochiraika, in his homeland of Kagawa, where he currently works as a head chef.

西野 雅博Masahiro Nishino

Torikadoya

鳥かど家

  • Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Chicken / Unagi (eel) / Sake

鈴木 徹雄SUZUKI TETSUO

I'm the third generation since my grandfather founded this restaurant. From here on out, I will protect this legacy of flavor.

Starting with his grandfather, he is the third generation. He started helping at the restaurant since he was in high school. At first, he would only deliver food, but around when he turned eighteen, his father and brother began to teach me how to cook. Now, he preserves this legacy of flavor with my brothers.

鈴木 徹雄SUZUKI TETSUO

Pizzeria Bar ARICCIA

ピッツェリア バール アリッチャ

  • Yomitan/Chatan, Okinawa
  • Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Pasta

Thomas PuglieseThomas Pugliese

The Chef's Recommendations

He loved the local cuisine cooked by his mother.

He was born in 1982 in Italy. He got interested in cooking as he liked the local cuisine cooked by his mother in Italy when he was a child. After graduating from school, he improved his cooking skills at a restaurant in Italy, then came to Japan in 2007. He encountered the owner of the current restaurant while accumulating experience at a renowned Italian restaurant in Tokyo. In 2015, he made a decision to open a new restaurant with the owner and opened [Pizzeria Bar ARICCIA].

Thomas PuglieseThomas Pugliese

Yakiniku Senzankaku

焼肉 千山閣

  • Himeji, Hyogo
  • Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Bibimbap

金豊 英学Eigaku Kanetoyo

The Chef's Recommendations

His mystery sauce and uncompromising approach to selecting ingredients bring satisfaction to his customers

Born in Osaka in 1950, his marriage triggered him to begin his career as a chef. He used to help out at his family's yakiniku (barbecued meat) restaurant, which equipped him with the techniques and exacting standards of a chef. Ten years later, he opened [Yakiniku Senzankaku]. Mr. Kanetoyo says that he "wants to please his customers by providing high quality Japanese black beef at reasonable prices". His original dipping sauce, based on a secret family recipe that he inherited from previous generations, has gained real popularity. The restaurant is now thriving so much that it sometimes sells out of beef.

金豊 英学Eigaku Kanetoyo

Himeji Sushi-Ichi

姫路 すし一 (スシイチ)

  • Himeji, Hyogo
  • Japanese,Japanese / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Fugu (blowfish)

久宗 隆一Ryuichi Hisamune

The Chef's Recommendations

A chef who is passionate about the flavor of ingredients

Chef Hisamune was born in Himeji on January 22nd, 1975. He was born into his current position as a second generation chef at Himeji Sushi-Ichi. He was raised looking over his father's shoulder as he worked. His parents' home was in Yamasakicho, Shiso, a town in Hyogo Prefecture surrounded by mountains and rivers, where he was in close touch with nature. That experience influenced him to strive to use techniques that highlight, rather than mask, the essential flavors of his ingredients. After graduating from university, he learned at restaurants in Kyoto, Kobe, and elsewhere before returning to his family restaurant, where he continues to work diligently to build upon his 20 years of experience to become an even better chef.

久宗 隆一Ryuichi Hisamune

Fujiwara

ふじ原

  • Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

藤原 光章Mitsuaki Fujiwara

The Chef's Recommendations

Became interested in the world of cooking through a desire to delight others.

Born in December 1969 in Aichi prefecture, Mr. Fujiwara loved making others happy, and so decided to become a chef to bring joy to people with cooking. After graduating, he trained for 16 years at the Japanese restaurant Sakuichi in Osaka. In 2004, he opened his own store, Fujiwara, and became the owner and chef. In 2016, the restaurant moved to a new location and went through a renewal. He still continues to work diligently so as not to bring shame to Sakuichi, which was where he learned everything and which still is at the core of his cooking.

藤原 光章Mitsuaki Fujiwara

Premium Wagyu-no-Mise Mikura-no-Mori

プレミアム和牛の店 味蔵の杜

  • Musashi-Kosugi/Motosumiyoshi, Kanagawa
  • Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Japanese Beef Steak

井上 拳一Kenichi Inoue

Mr. Kenichi Inoue, the master of Japanese beef, keeps evolving his Japanese BBQ restaurant with 60 years of history, while keeping its tradition.

He was born in 1973 in Kanagawa prefecture. The third generation of the yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant [Mikura-no-Mori] which was established by his grandmother in 1958, and succeeded by his father. He was born and brought up in this restaurant, and naturally entered the same field. While he was still young, he obtained the ability to select good meat, as well as to prepare and cook them. He worked in this restaurant in cooperation with his father, then became the owner in 1999. In 2018, he renovated the restaurant to what it is now. His restaurant is highly received by gourmets, as they serve the highest-grade and perfectly-grilled yakiniku and steak.

井上 拳一Kenichi Inoue

Hanabishi

花菱

  • Iwade/Kinokawa/Hashimoto, Wakayama
  • Japanese,Japanese

大岡 正敬Masayoshi Ooka

As the fourth-generation owner of a long-established family business, he is preserving his family's tradition and skills

Born in Wakayama prefecture in 1949, he is the fourth generation of his family to run this long-established restaurant that specializes in Mount Koya cuisine. He has inherited the restaurant, tastes, and techniques of his father and is preserving them for the modern era. Hanabishi is the finest purveyor of Mount Koya cuisine. Mr. Oka is extremely knowledgeable about all types of Japanese gastronomy, including shojin ryori (simple, vegetarian, Buddhist meals) and kaiseki (traditional Japanese course menu). He believes in working diligently and sparing no effort. He even makes a separate batch of broth for vegetarian dishes. He is trusted by both local regulars and new customers visiting the area as tourists.

大岡 正敬Masayoshi Ooka

Ryowa Daido

料和 大道

  • Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sake / Shochu

大道 慎吾Shingo Daido

The Chef's Recommendations

With a reputation for performance and finesse, this artisan of Japanese cuisine coaxes the essential flavors from his ingredients

Born in January 1977 in Hyogo Prefecture, Chef Daido has had an interest in cooking since childhood, and began pursuing a future as a chef once he finished high school. With help from a friend, he got a job cooking at Arima Onsen, a food-focused hot springs ryokan, where he spent six years mastering techniques of Japanese cuisine. He then acquired even more experience working at several restaurants in the Sannomiya district of Kobe. He says, "I strive to prepare food that respects the ingredients, and makes the best use of their essential qualities." He creates dazzling dishes with the delicate mindfulness distinctive of Japanese cuisine, emphasizing inherent flavors and freshness.

大道 慎吾Shingo Daido

Torisei Shijo Kiyamachi Branch

鳥せゑ 四条木屋町店

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Nabe (hot pot)

川端 清則Kiyonori Kawabata

This reliable restaurant head continues to hone his skills seriously and is good at cooking and hall management.

Mr. Kawabata was born in 1964 in Nagasaki. Because he liked making food, naturally, he entered the world of dining. He has continued to hone his skills for nearly 40 years at Torisei, where he began his long career as a chef. It has been around 30 years since he transferred to Torisei Shijo Kiyamachi Branch. He is their longest-serving member and works hard as a dependable restaurant manager. He is skilled as a chef, also in hall management, and works hard with his bright and serious staff to create a lively restaurant. 

川端 清則Kiyonori Kawabata

Kaisen-sumiyakidokoro Genya

海鮮炭焼処 源や

  • Yotsuya, Tokyo
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

小川 謙一Kenichi Ogawa

A Japanese chef who has built a career in Tokyo and tourist destinations.

Mr. Ogawa was born in 1966 in Chiba. He experienced as a chef at Japanese restaurants in various parts of Tokyo, including Ginza, Roppongi, Nihonbashi, and Shinjuku, and hotels in the Hakone area. Following a career as a Japanese chef, he joined Shoheikan Corporation in 2008. Currently, he is active as a chef at Genya.

小川 謙一Kenichi Ogawa

Uosakaba Pin

魚酒場ピン

  • Jinbocho, Tokyo
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

田中 翔Sho Tanaka

Displaying his talent with creative dishes that can only be found at Pin

Chef Tanaka was born in Tokyo in 1985. After gaining four years' experience working for the first Pin restaurant, Tachinomi Pin, and its second location, Bistro Pin, he became chef at Uosakaba Pin, the restaurant's third iteration. Utilizing his strength in creative cuisine with a Western-style taste, he strives for beauty in both flavor and presentation.

田中 翔Sho Tanaka

Ryoutei Kakuemon

料亭 覚右衛門

  • Tonami/Gokayama, Toyama
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Local Sake

高畠 文夫Fumio Takabatake

The Chef's Recommendations

A chef with a fighting spirit who respects tradition, and values reform.

Born into the third generation, he learned the ABC's and details of cooking from a young age. At the same time, he learned the happiness of making people smile with his food, and idolized the cooking of the world. In 1987 he graduated from a cooking specialty high school, and started at the main location of "Gomangoku" that same year. In 1994, he opened "Ryoutei Kakuemon." He works to send the memories of his predecessors forward to the coming days.

高畠 文夫Fumio Takabatake

Meshimon Sakemon Santabelle

飯もん酒もん さんたべーる

  • Gujo, Gifu
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine

オーナーシェフOwner Chef

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

LOBOS Ginza

LOBOS 銀座店

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / General / Spanish / Italian

野口 元気NOGUCHI GENKI

We only want to make you happy. Seeing our customers smile is the greatest honor.

He was born in 1986 in Tokyo. He wanted to become a chef for as long as he can remember. Since he was 10 years old, he has cooked for family and friends, hoping only for smiles from those that try his food. He started working in an Italian restaurant at the age of 20, but wanting to learn the basics of cooking and holding a versatile outlook on the industry, he changed to a blowfish restaurant. He joined Lobos in 2010 and started working at their Ginza location. Holding to his motto of cooking to make people smile, he diligently studies day and night.

野口 元気NOGUCHI GENKI

Kappo Nakanoya

割烹 仲乃家

  • Tochigi City/Oyama/Shimotsuke, Tochigi
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

板長 杉山 謙二Master Chef: Kenji Sugiyama

Always pursuing high-quality Japanese cuisine diligently.

He was born in 1969 in Ibaraki Prefecture. He has 30 year of cooking experience exclusively in the field of Japanese cuisine from a sushi kappo (traditional Japanese cuisine) in Tokyo to a pufferfish specialized restaurant and an eel specialized restaurant. He is persistent in pursuing high-quality Japanese cuisine using primarily fresh local ingredients.

板長 杉山 謙二Master Chef: Kenji Sugiyama

Sosaku Kushiage Tsuda

創作串揚げ つだ

  • Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
  • Creative,Sosaku (creative) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

津田 猛TSUDATAKESHI

The Chef's Recommendations

Bringing a new style of making kushiage

After studying French cuisine for 5 years, he took an interest in kushiage (deep fried food on skewers), and studied for 10 years at the Michelin one star restaurant Rokkakutei, in Osaka and Tokyo. In order to bring delicious kushiage to Aichi Prefecture as well, he opened this restaurant on March 4th, 2013.

津田 猛TSUDATAKESHI

Takeru Quindici

タケルクインディチ

  • Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza

頭山 威見Takeru Toyama

The Chef's Recommendations

A vague dream of living off the cooking he loves turned into a reality

Chef Toyama was born in Kanagawa Prefecture in March 1974. He has loved cooking since he can remember, and always wanted to someday own his own restaurant. With a strong desire to be immersed in the world of cooking, before he was 30, he had gained experience at French and Italian restaurants in his hometown, and also went to work in Italy to study authentic flavors. He shows off his skills every day at his current position, always challenging himself to try new things while attempting to convey the great flavors of local ingredients.

頭山 威見Takeru Toyama

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