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CINA New Modern Chinese
CINA New Modern Chinese
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese / General
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八木 洋一郎Yoichiro Yagi
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Impressed with the service of a restaurant, Mr. Yoichiro Yagi wanted to become a server.
Mr. Yoichiro Yagi started his career as a Japanese chef, but he wanted to become a server after receiving exceptional service at a restaurant. He worked as a manager and supervisor at Italian, Spanish, Mexican, and American restaurants, then joined the current company. After being involved in launching a new restaurant as its manager, he became its general manager three years ago. While working with a world-famous chef, he received advise to provide the type of service he thought he would like to receive as a guest, which has become his policy.
八木 洋一郎Yoichiro Yagi
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Azabu-juban Hatano Yoshiki
麻布十番 秦野よしき
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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秦野 よしきYoshiki Hatano
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A spirited craftsman honoring traditional Tokyo-style sushi, with a background in French and Italian
Chef Hatano was born in Tokyo in 1984. He took an interest in cooking thanks to his mother who was a home economics teacher. By the time he was in middle school, he yearned to become an Italian chef. When he enrolled in university, he also started training as a sushi chef, gaining experience working in restaurants in Akasaka and Ginza. He then travelled to Kona, Hawai'i where he got a chance to apply what he had learned. After returning to Japan, he started his own business, performing sushi catering and sushi shop concept design, and at age 28, he opened Sushi Michi in Azabu-juban. In June 2015, he changed restaurant name to [Azabu-juban Hatano Yoshiki].
秦野 よしきYoshiki Hatano
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Nijo Kizuki
二條 葵月
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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森本 彰Akira Morimoto
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Loves being a chef as he can see happy faces of the guests close.
He was born in 1971 in Yamaguchi. As his parents ran a sushi restaurant, he used to help them since he was small. He decided to be a chef when seeing the guests enjoying sushi. After graduating from a cooking school in Osaka, he had training at a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto. Being recognized for his cooking skills, he was asked to work for their Tokyo branch and then later went back to Kyoto. In the end of July 2014, he opened [Nijo Kizuki] to create a relaxing space to enjoy a meal.
森本 彰Akira Morimoto
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Yakiniku USHIGORO Omotesando branch
焼肉うしごろ 表参道店
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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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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Campbell Early
キャンベル・アーリー
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Parfait / Fruit / Fresh Juice
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末永 元気Genki Suenaga
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He became a patissier by the influence of his mother who often made pastries for him.
He was born in 1990 in Miyazaki prefecture. His mother often made pastries for him when he was a child, and that made him interested in making pastries from a very young age. He started making pastries himself, then decided to enter the cooking field in the future. He learned about food in high school, and about making pastries almost on his own. After graduating from high school, he entered a cake shop to learn how to make cakes on a broad scale. After working as a patissier at a cafe & restaurant, he became a patissier at [Campbell Early].
末永 元気Genki Suenaga
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Sumibi Jidori Bishu Ayamuya
炭火地鶏・美酒 あやむ屋
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Wine
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永沼 巧Takumi Naganuma
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An experienced chef who uses well-honed techniques to present guests with delicious yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).
He was born in 1966 and grew up in Sapporo, Hokkaido. His love of food encouraged him to pick up a job at a yakitori restaurant in Osaka and start building up experience. After that, he decided to spend six months at a time working at different restaurants in order to develop a wide-ranging knowledge of yakitori. He then moved on to open Sumibi Jidori Bishu Ayamuya, where he devotes each day to preparing food with strict adherence to traditional preparation methods.
永沼 巧Takumi Naganuma
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Ice cream & cafe with rice (Rokukakutei)
お米でアイス＆カフェ（六覺燈）
- Nipponbashi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Wine
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中山 善夫Yoshio Nakayama
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A sommelier who can find the perfect wine for every palate
He was born in March of 1974 and grew up in Osaka. His interest in wine stems from a dinner party he had with a friend who happened to be a French chef. After that he went on to work at a French restaurant and earn his credentials as a sommelier. Nothing pleases him more than finding the perfect wine, and he always keeps an eye on each guest's mood and drinking pace to make sure they are enjoying themselves to the fullest.
中山 善夫Yoshio Nakayama
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Pontochotakara
先斗町多から
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Fugu (blowfish) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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瀧井 研哉KENYA TAKII
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Fourth-generation cook in a long-established restaurant, this chef picked up the torch of a traditional taste, now over 120 years old.
Born in Kyoto in 1975. The culinary arts played a very important part in the environment he grew up in, and He was familiarized with cooking from a very early age. He'd initially embarked on a different path, and yet couldn't quite accept that this long culinary tradition passed on through so many generations would simply end with him… And this daunting thought eventually led him to become a cook himself. Kyoto cuisine has many aficionados, it is acclaimed for the respectful way fresh ingredients are prepared, to craft simple dishes that bring out the best of their natural taste. He is currently the fourth generation chef of the Pontocho-takara, preserving the traditional flavors of a long-established landmark.
瀧井 研哉KENYA TAKII
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Japanese Cuisine Yamazaki
日本料理 山崎
- Kyobashi, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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山崎 浩治Koji Yamazaki
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He went independent after working at a renowned restaurant in the Kansai district. His restaurant is the only restaurant in Toyama with the three stars.
He was born in 1966 in Toyama prefecture. After graduating from junior high school, he trained for about 5 years at a kaiseki (traditional Japanese cuisine course) restaurant in Toyama, then accumulated further experiences in Tokyo and Osaka, including the renowned restaurant [Japanese Cuisine Kagaman]. He moved to Kanazawa when he got married, but went back to Osaka and worked at [Kagaman] again for 6 years. Then he went back to his hometown Toyama and opened the current [Japanese Cuisine Yamazaki] at the age of 30. In 2016, his restaurant became the only restaurant in Toyama and Ishikawa to have obtained the three stars.
山崎 浩治Koji Yamazaki
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WASHOKU SOUTEN
WASHOKU 蒼天 SOUTEN
- Nagatacho, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sushi / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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髙橋 賢Ken Takahashi
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Mr. Takahashi delivers ancient and traditional Japanese flavors in a stylish new WASHOKU.
He joined the Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel and was appointed head chef of the main dining room WASHOKU SOUTEN at the opening of The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho in 2016. Paying particular attention to the tableware and presentation, he offers a modern and stylish new WASHOKU with traditional and ancient Japanese flavors. His activities are not limited to the domestic market; he has been invited to gourmet events in Italy, Spain, and other countries, where he has received praise from many gourmets.
髙橋 賢Ken Takahashi
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Ajiyushin Nakaya
味遊心 中屋
- Yotsuya, Tokyo
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Soba (noodles)
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大渕 修司Shuji Obuchi
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The fourth generation to work in this long-established soba restaurant
This young chef tells us that he entered the world of soba-making after he graduated from university. Under the tutelage of his father, who is a third generation soba chef, he works hard every day to preserve the traditional flavors of the restaurant.
大渕 修司Shuji Obuchi
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Sengokuhara Yuzen
仙石原・游膳
- Hakone/Gora, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Shochu
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生野 雄介Yusuke Ikuno
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He wants the guests to enjoy the original tastes of the ingredients.
Born in Yokohama in 1980. He liked making things and having trips since he was small. That is why he was naturally interested in cooking and decided to be a chef. When visiting Hakone, people enjoy visiting many places, including his restaurant. It has been his pleasure if they remember his restaurant as one of the fun memories, on their way home in a train or a car.
生野 雄介Yusuke Ikuno
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GRIDDLE FORCE Itsuraku
GRIDDLE FORCE 逸楽
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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吉田 真也Shinya Yoshida
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Through experience in a variety of restaurants, he has honed his culinary and arrangement skills
He was born in Shiga Prefecture in 1979. As he had always loved eating, he started working part-time at a restaurant when he was student. There, he experienced the joy of cooking and decided to seriously aim for a professional culinary career. After graduation, he started working at the same restaurant. Following that, he honed his culinary skills at a variety of restaurants, hotels, and izakayas (Japanese-style bar). He says that his experience of that period comes in useful for things like cooking techniques and arrangement. Under the motto, [A restaurant that brings smiles to customers' faces.] he works tirelessly on menu development.
吉田 真也Shinya Yoshida
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Sushi Urayama Nihonbashi
鮨うら山 日本橋
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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高地 裕二Yuji Takachi
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Even though his career as a chef has advanced, Mr. Takachi continues to devote himself to improving his daily skills.
He was born in 1961 in Akita. His love of cooking led him to become a chef. Focusing on training in sushi and Japanese cuisine, he also studied Chinese and French cuisine and spread his cooking knowledge. While using the experience and knowledge he has accumulated so far, he now makes sushi at Sushi Urayama Nihonbashi.
高地 裕二Yuji Takachi
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Wagokoro Izumi
和ごころ 泉
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General
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泉 昌樹IZUMI MASAKI
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His cuisine is based on that of the former restaurant Sakurada. He strives to continue the legacy of his teacher's philosophy.
Born in 1967 in Mie Prefecture, he decided to become a chef and from age 19 began his studies at the Japanese restaurant Kase in Nagoya. Afterwards, he worked at a Tokyo hotel, later moving on to the famous shop Sakurada at 23. He spent 9 and a half years there polishing his skills, and though he left for a period of time, he returned again 3 years later. Putting the final touches on his abilities, he gained his independence in 2006. He boasts 2 stars in the Michelin Guide.
泉 昌樹IZUMI MASAKI
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Teppanyaki Ten Hakata branch
鉄板焼 天 博多店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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菊池 大二郎Daijiro Kikuchi
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He was fascinated with the world of teppanyaki (grilled on an iron griddle), and now express both culture and culinary with teppanyaki.
He was born in 1991 in Saitama prefecture. He was very interested in food since he was very young, as he watched chefs actively working through media. The field of teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) especially fascinated him, as it can impress the guests with its live atmosphere. Imagining himself actively working in the field of teppanyaki, he entered the cooking field in 2009 at the age of 17, since then he has amused people at [Teppanyaki Ten]. Currently, he works actively in various fields, including appearing on sports TV programs to promote teppanyaki, with his motto of [good both in academics and food].
菊池 大二郎Daijiro Kikuchi
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Yakiniku USHIGORO Yokohama branch
焼肉うしごろ 横浜店
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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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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Miyabi An
みやび庵
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / Gyudon (beef bowl) / Soba (noodles) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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角田 博Hiroshi Tsunoda
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He believes in thoroughly investigating things. A chef who is brimming with passion
Chef Tsunoda was born on July 7th, 1970 and is from Saitama prefecture. He is a graduate of Musashino Cooking College. He decided to become a chef because he liked cooking and because he started a part time job at a restaurant. He steadily gained experience, rising up to become the head chef at a Japanese restaurant in a resort hotel. Along the way, he became fascinated by the charm of soba noodles, studying them while still working as head chef before going independent. He opened Miyabi An in Hida Takayama.
角田 博Hiroshi Tsunoda
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Ehime / Uwajima Ryori Kadoya Toranomon
愛媛・宇和島料理 かどや 虎ノ門
- Toranomon, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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末永 悦巳Etsumi Suenaga
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To stay busy and to contribute something of worth - the job of chef is a sacred task
Born in Ehime Prefecture in 1970, Chef Suenaga always loved cooking, but still pictured himself working as an office woker. However, he did not give up on his dream of being a cook, and took a job working at a Western style restaurant. From there, he aimed to steadily improve and rise as a cook. Eventually, the manager of Kadoya Kasumitei generously put him in charge of the kitchen at Kadoya Toranomon. Since the restaurant opened in October 2015, he has kept busy there every day working as head chef.
末永 悦巳Etsumi Suenaga
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Kyoto Steak Wagyu - Gottie's BEEF
京都 ステーキ 和牛 Gottie’s BEEF ゴッチーズビーフ
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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本位田 覇嘉Haruka Honiden
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Simply wants to have a delicious meal.
He was born in 1986 in Okayama prefecture. He decided to enter the cooking field as he loved eating since he was young, and simply wanted to have a delicious meal. After graduating from a high school, he learned about meat at a meat shop in Kyoto, while he was improving his skills at a Kyoto cuisine restaurant. Then he was appointed as the master chef of [Gottie's BEEF Kyoto Tower branch] where he is currently working. He keeps studying on ingredients to serve delicious meat dishes to the guests.
本位田 覇嘉Haruka Honiden
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