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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 (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Japanese Beef Steak
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井上 拳一Kenichi Inoue
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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
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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
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津田 猛TSUDATAKESHI
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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
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Kyoto Senmaru Shakariki murasaki
京都千丸 しゃかりき murasaki
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Tsukemen (noodles served separately from dip soup)
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梶 充秀Mitsuhide Kaji
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Quitting the company job is a turning point in his life.
He was born in 1970 in Kyoto. He left the job where he's worked at for 10 years, to challenge something new, and decided to go to Tokyo at the age of 30. He suddenly ran into a ramen shop that he happened to see on a magazine, and started training from zero. At the ramen shop, he was impressed by the chef whom he looked up to, and decided to be a ramen chef himself. After coming back to his home town, he joined early time [Shakariki], then got involved in opening the Kyoto Tower branch.
梶 充秀Mitsuhide Kaji
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Oryori Yanagiya Nishiki
御料理 柳家 錦
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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林 薫Kaoru Hayashi
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He makes use of Japanese cooking techniques to create local cuisine at this famous restaurant.
Born In 1972 in Gifu. He is the second son of the owner of a famous fire-side grill restaurant [Oryori Yanagiya] in Mizunami, Gifu. After graduating from Tsuji cooking school in Osaka, he developed his skills at [Ajisai] in Kitashinchi. After devoting himself to Japanese restaurants in Nagoya and [Oryori Yanagiya], he became the manager of [Oryori Yanagiya Nishiki] in 2014 at its opening. In 2016, the restaurant moved to its current location.
林 薫Kaoru Hayashi
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Hidagyu Tabedokoro Tengu
飛騨牛食処 天狗
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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田川 徹平Teppei Tagawa
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A naturally-born chef taking over his long-standing family business.
Born in 1985, a native of Gifu prefecture. Raised in a family that manages an established meat shop Tengu Sohonten founded in 1927 in Hida Takayama area, it was natural for him to pursue a career in cooking. After training himself in the culinary art, he started working as a chef at Hidagyu Tabedokoro Tengu from 2014 which is under the direct management of Tengu Sohonten located next to the restaurant. This main shop is designated as one of Takayama city's important architecture.
田川 徹平Teppei Tagawa
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ShiJiaCai
施家菜
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Chinese,Chinese / Szechuan / Cantonese / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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山本 孝YAMAMOTO TAKASHI
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Our chef seeks to push Chinese cuisine into the gourmet, drawing out the true flavors.
Born in Kobe city, Hyogo prefecture in 1963. It was while helping out part-time at the Chinese restaurant where his mother worked that his obsession with Chinese cuisine was born. At the age of 20 he set his heart on becoming a professional cook, and studied at a major, long-established Chinese restaurant chain with branches all over Japan before exercising his talents in the kitchens of famous top-flight hotels in Kobe and Yokohama. Later, he met the current owner of 'ShiJiaCai' at a different restaurant, and became involved in starting up the restaurant, which opened in June 2013. He is now head chef.
山本 孝YAMAMOTO TAKASHI
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Ristorante QUINTOCANTO
Ristorante QUINTOCANTO
- Nakanoshima, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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弓削 啓太YUGE KEITA
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He moves even before he thinks. That kind of energy once brought him to the national stage in high school baseball, and now it's landed him in a famous restaurant
Born in 1989 in Saga prefecture. His sole passion through high school was baseball, and he even played in the national championships. After high school graduation he attended a culinary school in Vancouver, where he'd spent some time studying languages. After returning to Japan, he worked at Chez Inno, where he was in charge of sales, cooking, and desserts. To hone his skills even further, he traveled to Paris. Upon returning to Japan again, he worked at the SALONE2007 chain restaurant IL TEATRINO DA SALONE as sous chef, then as chef here at QUINTOCANTO.
弓削 啓太YUGE KEITA
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French Restaurant Bon Vivant
フランス料理 ボンヴィヴァン
- Ise, Mie
- French,Italian/French / French
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河瀬 毅Takeshi Kawase
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For over 30 years, he has pursued Ise-style French cuisine, working steadfastly out of his hometown
Born in 1954 in Mie Prefecture, he left college to get his cooking career started by serving as an apprentice at a Western-style restaurant. In 1979 he moved to Tokyo to train. In 1983, he set out on his own to open Bon Vivant back in his hometown of Ise. He started out with a restaurant specializing in home-style French cooking and then took on traditional French cuisine as well before moving on to his current location in 1997. He has shown his dedication to promoting Ise French cuisine by establishing multiple restaurants in his local prefecture as well as in the city of Ise.
河瀬 毅Takeshi Kawase
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Taishuizakaya Nichibei
大衆居酒屋日米
- Kushiro, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Robatayaki (coal grilling)
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寺嶋 功悦Terashima
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A penchant for cooking during his elementary school years sparked Terashima's desire to become a professional chef.
Hailing from Hokkaido, Terashima had an interest in food even when he was still in elementary school, and could frequently be found trying out new recipes in the kitchen. In 1992, he opened his own bar, where he was enthusiastic about not only his drinks menu, but also his food menu. After 21 years of managing the bar, he decided to try something new and reopened the bar as Taishuizakaya Nichibei on November 12th, 2014. Terashima's vision for his restaurant is that it will be a place where customers can relax, no matter who they are or what kind of background they have, much like the places he used to visit in Shitamachi in Tokyo, where he lived in his younger years.
寺嶋 功悦Terashima
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Tanta Felicita
タンタフェリチッタ
- Kadoma, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / General
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喜多 正人 Masato Kita
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Authentic Italian dishes with an emphasis on superior ingredients
Born in Kochi Prefecture in 1976. Being born surrounded by nature in Kochi, a treasure trove of great food, he was blessed to be raised in an environment of abundant ingredients. He moved to "Japan's kitchen," Osaka, to attend university with the goal of becoming a chef. After polishing his craft through self-study and working in various restaurants, he opened Tanta Felicita in October, 2015. The restaurant strives everyday to offer guests reliable technique and service backed by experience, where "The flavor of the food is guaranteed, and diners can enjoy authentic Italian in a casual setting."
喜多 正人 Masato Kita
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Shabu-Shabu Kou Higashimachi main branch
しゃぶしゃぶ紺kou 東町本店
- Asahibashi, Okinawa
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Okinawa Cuisine / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Awamori
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上地 秀一Shuichi Uechi
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His strong wish [to be a chef] has come true.
He was born in 1974 in Okinawa. As his parents were running a meat and fish shop, he was exposed to the ingredients since he was very young. That is why he already definitely wanted to be a chef at the age of 10. With this strong wish, he always took action [to be a chef]; walked and ate, cooked food by himself, etc. After graduating from Okinawa Cooking School, he worked for hotels, Kappo (Japanese style cuisine) restaurants, and Kaiseki (Traditional Japanese course cuisine) restaurants inside and outside Okinawa. He has been involved from the very beginning to get this restaurant opened.
上地 秀一Shuichi Uechi
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Fujiwara
ふじ原
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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藤原 光章Mitsuaki Fujiwara
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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
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Trattoria BiCOLORE Yokohama
Trattoria BiCOLORE Yokohama
- Hiranuma, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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佐藤 護SATO MAMORU
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In constant pursuit of the ultimate cuisine, with the techniques learned at numerous famous restaurants
He was born in Tokyo in 1967. When he embarked down the path of becoming a chef when he was 17, he thought, "Training should be done at the most premier location," and entered "Sabatini" in Aoyama. In 1996, he went to Italy in search of greater heights. During his stay there for four and a half years, he perfected his skills in the kitchens of 14 restaurants, ranging from trattorias to restaurants with three Michelin stars. After returning to Japan, he worked as the inaugural chef of a number of restaurants before waiting for an opportune period to set out on his own and open "BiCOLORE Yokohama" in 2013.
佐藤 護SATO MAMORU
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Cueillet
キュイエット
- Nirasaki/Kai, Yamanashi
- French,Italian/French / French
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山田 真治Shinji Yamada
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An orthodox chef of French cuisine that protects the techniques of French cooking
He was born in Yamanashi Prefecture in 1964. From a young age, he had always wanted to manage a restaurant. Although he got a white-collar job after graduating, he quit his job and jumped enthusiastically into the culinary world because he wanted to work with his hands. After training in France, he returned to Japan and trained at a restaurant in Tokyo. After that, he returned to his hometown and worked as a chef for 8 years at a restaurant in Yamanashi, then opened [Cueillet] in 2003. It has become a popular restaurant, with some fans even traveling long distances for the food.
山田 真治Shinji Yamada
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Shiki No Gochisou Mitsuiwa
四季のごちそう みつ岩
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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三ツ岩 昇Noboru Mitsuiwa
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A chef fascinated by Japanese cuisine who faces his ingredients sincerely with his rich knowledge
Chef Mitsuiwa was born on May 24th, 1956, and is from Takayama city in Gifu prefecture. He has been interested in cooking since childhood. He joined the Buddhist vegetarian cuisine restaurant Kakusho after graduating from school. He moved to Kyoto after this as a result of starting Japanese tea ceremony. He trained for about 5 and a half years at Kawakami in Gion. After gaining further experience at a Japanese style restaurant in Osaka and an eel restaurant in his hometown of Takayama, he opened Mitsuiwa at its present location in 1982 at age 26.
三ツ岩 昇Noboru Mitsuiwa
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Okonomi Monja Seijyuro
お好み・もんじゃ 清十郎
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze
ステーキ・海鮮 鉄板焼 北風
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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荒谷 利幸Toshiyuki Araya
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As a chef, he is making the most of the customer service skills he learnt at a hotel
Chef Araya was born on May 18th, 1974 and is from Yakumo town in Futami-gun, Hokkaido. He studied customer service at the Sapporo Grand Hotel, making use of this experience while training at a famous teppanyaki (grilled on hottplate) restaurant in Sapporo city. He has more than 17 years of experience as a chef, and now shows his skills at Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze.
荒谷 利幸Toshiyuki Araya
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Gyugyu Nishiazabu Main Store
牛牛 西麻布 総本店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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竹内 亮 氏Ryo Takeuchi
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Having a connection with yakiniku, the path led to becoming a chef.
He was born in Niigata Prefecture in 1989. He worked in a different area before becoming a chef, but he always enjoyed eating, especially yakiniku. He also worked part-time at a yakiniku restaurant in Aoyama, and after being approached by an old acquaintance, he entered the world of yakiniku.
竹内 亮 氏Ryo Takeuchi
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Ristorante La Tenda Rossa
ristorante la Tenda Rossa
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Pasta / Pizza
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西沢 健三NISHIZAWA KENZO
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The depth and charm of the local culture he learned in Tuscany
He was born in Kanagawa prefecture in 1974. When he was young, he loved to eat, and began working part-time at a restaurant when he was 16. When he was 20, he started working at an Italian restaurant in Kohoku ward, and officially started his career. When he was 24, he went to Italy, and trained there for four years focusing on Tuscany. After returning to Japan, he took on the role of a chef in an affiliated restaurant in Nishi-Azabu, "VINO DELLA PACE". He became the head chef of "ristorante la Tenda Rossa" when he was 29. Eleven years later, he has now grown into the best Italian chef in Yokohama, according to many people.
西沢 健三NISHIZAWA KENZO
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Yakiniku USHIGORO Ginza branch
焼肉うしごろ 銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi, the executive chef, keeps creating better dishes to offer ultimate moments to the guests.
Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi was born in 1987 in Niigata prefecture. He started his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in a famous hotel in Tokyo, then entered a Japanese BBQ restaurant in Tokyo, where he became obsessed with Japan's proud wagyu (Japanese beef) and decided to pursue it. In 2016, he entered Sangue, Inc., one of the leading companies in the Japanese BBQ industry, because he deeply sympathized with its philosophy and management policy. Currently, he works as the executive chef of USHIGORO S. while developing products for Yakiniku USHIGORO.
鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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