1361 - 1380 of 1778 chefs
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Kinosuke
喜之助
- Hakone/Gora, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sawa (cocktail of spirits and soda) / Highball
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永井 孝司Takashi Nagai
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Always making efforts to please the guests with his dishes.
He was born in 1971 in Kanagawa prefecture. He got interested in cooking for the first time in his middle school days when he made sunny side up eggs and was told [delicious]. He has accumulated trainings and improved his knowledge and skills, only to serve delicious food. He sticks to using high-quality ingredients to bring out the original tastes of the ingredients to their maximum. Now he is devoting himself in studying about ingredients, especially to increase his repertory with [boiled fish with soy sauce].
永井 孝司Takashi Nagai
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Hakata Ippudo
博多一風堂
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Gyoza (dumplings) / Tonkotsu Ramen (pork broth ramen)
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高江洲 昌平Shohei Takaesu
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He eagerly creates exquisite dishes to meet the expectations of the guests.
He was born in 1985 in Fukuoka prefecture. In 2010, he entered [Chikaranomoto Holdings Co., Ltd.]. After learning the various commitments of [Hakata Ippudo], from its factories to how to make the soup and noodles, he was transferred to the main branch. After experiencing the manager at the Nishi-dori branch and others, he was transferred to the current branch. Now he is eagerly offering exquisite dishes to meet the expectations of the wide generations of fans of [Hakata Ippudo].
高江洲 昌平Shohei Takaesu
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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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Teppanyaki Sanga
鉄板焼 山河
- Nara, Nara
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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中川 千春Chiharu Nakagawa
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She is a cheerful and active service staff at a hotel restaurant, making good use of her language abilities.
She was born in 1995 in Nara prefecture. After graduating from a university, she became a service staff at a restaurant. Though she was having fulfilling days, she decided to change jobs to make good use of the language abilities obtained at the university. In 2018, she entered [Teppanyaki Sanga]. Currently, she actively works as a hotel staff at [Piazza Hotel Nara] in the daytime, and as a restaurant service staff at night. She treats guests from all over the world with her original cheerful personality and sophisticated service skills obtained through her working experience at the hotel.
中川 千春Chiharu Nakagawa
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Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro Branch
鳥よし 中目黒分店
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Wine
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猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata
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Experience in Paris became the turning point. A head chef mastered all about [Yakitori] but still continues quest.
Mr. Yoshito Inomata was born in 1950 in Nagasaki prefecture. After training at various yakitori (chicken skewer) restaurants in Tokyo, including a renowned one in Roppongi, he went to France at the age of 20, and accumulated experience at a yakitori restaurant in Paris. From the age of 33, he actively worked while going back and forth between Japan and France. After returning to Japan, he opened [Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro] in 1992. [Toriyoshi Ginza branch], which opened in 2004, has become one of [the three main yakitori restaurants in Tokyo]. In 2018, he opened [Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro Branch]. Currently he operates 7 branches in Tokyo, including different business-style restaurants.
猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata
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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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The Roots of all evil.
The Roots of all evil.
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Standing Bar,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail
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セキネ トモイキTomoiki Sekine
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Enjoy spirits and cocktails more casually with fun.
He was born in 1985. At the age of around 20, he went to Italy dreaming of being a bartender and became fascinated with cocktails. That is why he decided to work at bars. After training at bars of various sizes in Tokyo and Yokohama, he opened [NokishitaEdibleGarden] in Kyoto in 2014, then [nokishita711] in 2015. While managing these bars, he is working actively to organize craft gin events and develop cocktail menus.
セキネ トモイキTomoiki Sekine
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Kanazawa Sekitei
かなざわ石亭
- Kenrokuen Garden, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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宮本 信寛 Nobuhiro Miyamoto
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His career as a chef is rooted in the happy smiles of his family.
Born in 1968 in Ishikawa prefecture. He had a chance to cook for the family when his mother became sick. His meal was well received then and that was when he began pursuing his culinary career. After graduating high school, he entered to Asadaya corporation, brushed up his skills at Sekitei for 10 years, Shougyotei for 12 years and worked as a head chef at Hotaruya in the tea house district for 3 years. From 2012, the head chef serves the dishes for guests at Sekitei.
宮本 信寛 Nobuhiro Miyamoto
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Hikariya Nishi
ヒカリヤ ニシ
- Matsumoto Station, Nagano
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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田邉 真宏Masahiro Tanabe
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With broad insight gained from predecessors and renowned restaurants abroad, he continues to pioneer the world of cuisine
Born in 1975 in Tochigi Prefecture, he was inspired to become a chef by his grandmother, who lived in France. After graduating from the Ecole Culinaire Nationale, he trained under Kazunori Otowa at Auberge. He then honed his skills at renowned restaurants abroad. Currently, he serves as the executive chef of a group that also operates accommodations. In 2023, he received the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries "Cuisine Masters" Bronze Award for his contributions to regional food culture. He is dedicated to nature-inspired French cuisine, passing on producers' passion, and supporting food education and the next generation.
田邉 真宏Masahiro Tanabe
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Gyoza-Dokoro Sukemasa Kyoto Tower Sando branch
ぎょうざ処 亮昌 京都タワーサンド店
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Gyoza (dumplings),Chinese / Gyoza (dumplings)
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今西 貴広Takahiro Imanishi
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His restaurant serves only gyoza (dumpling). That is why he really seriously works at it.
He was born in 1980 in Osaka. After working as a server for 17 years, he is currently working in the kitchen. As his restaurant offers only gyoza (dumpling), he sticks to serving it in a perfect condition with a beautiful brown color to meet the expectations of the guests visiting the restaurant for special [Wa-Gyoza (Japanese style dumpling)] made with local ingredients from Kyoto. He is working hard every day to serve his gyoza to many guests.
今西 貴広Takahiro Imanishi
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CRAFTALE
CRAFTALE
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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大土橋 真也Shinya Otsuchihashi
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A master of French, pouring in all of his experience and knowledge and freely creating a world of his own
Born in Kagoshima Prefecture in January 1984. His interest in food started from a young age, and gradually transitioned from "eating" to "cooking." He attended Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka after graduating from high school, and further studied at the French branch of the school. After returning home, polished his skills at "The Georgian Club" and "Joel Robuchon". Then again returned to France, he worked at the Paris neo-bistro "Saturn," untill he returned to Japan in 2013. After working as the opening staff for "Restaurant Anise", he opened [Craftale] in September, 2015.
大土橋 真也Shinya Otsuchihashi
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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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BERNARD
ベルナール
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- French,Italian/French / French
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牛山 隆之Takayuki Ushiyama
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He does not want to have any specialties, but rather keep new recipes expressing [now].
He was born in 1977 in Kanazawa city. He was interested in cooking since he was very young, and was already treating his friends with his dishes in his elementary school days. He learned cooking at the TSUJI Culinary Institute in Osaka and France, then accumulated experience in a French restaurant in Kanazawa. At the age of 28, he went to France again to accumulate further experience at a French restaurant with the stars in Jurancon in southwest France, then returned to Japan and opened the current restaurant in 2009. He has kept offering exquisite seasonal dishes which can be enjoyed only in that season of that year. His wholehearted dishes have been highly received, and his restaurant acquired the stars in 2016.
牛山 隆之Takayuki Ushiyama
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Jushu
寿修
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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先崎 真朗SENZAKI MASAAKI
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An encounter with Japanese-style cuisine in Osaka changed his life afterwards on a grand scale
He was born in Saga prefecture in 1976. After graduating from high school, he set his sights on the path of Western cuisine at first in culinary school. However, he was so deeply impressed by the Japanese-style cuisine at "Totoya" in Kitashinchi, Osaka, that he decided to change his focus to Japanese cuisine. He then entered and trained at "Totoya" for nine years before moving to Tokyo to hone his skills at restaurants such as Japanese restaurants and sushi restaurants. Subsequently, he opened "Jushu" in a quiet residential area in Nishi-Azabu in 2010. His unwavering hard work and research allowed him to finally obtain two Michelin stars in 2012.
先崎 真朗SENZAKI MASAAKI
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Kappo Komewo
割烹こめを
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / General
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沼倉 大将Daichi Numakura
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Mr. Numakura is a Japanese artisan chef passionate about conveying the quality and culture of Japanese food.
He was born in 1995 in Fukushima. He began studying culinary arts on his own and studied at several restaurants. Currently, he is the head chef at Kappo Komewo, which opened in November 2023. He has a passionate spirit of exploration, visiting the producing regions himself to deepen his understanding of the ingredients. Not only does he cook delicious food, but he also takes great care in creating the restaurant's worldview, including the interior design and selection of tableware. He is multi-talented, active as an influencer, and a certified "rice sommelier."
沼倉 大将Daichi Numakura
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Soshu Torigin Main Branch
相州 鳥ぎん 本店
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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瀬戸 清乃Kiyono Seto
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Unable to ignore her passion for cooking, she changed her profession to become a hardworking chef
She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Although her former profession was completely unrelated, she was unable to contain her interest in the restaurant industry and her passion for cooking, and became a chef. Her career as a chef began at [Soshu Torigin,] a restaurant that she had often come to ever since she was a child, and a place that she felt had delicious food. She studies hard on a daily basis in order to create food that brings joy to customers. She now serves kushiyaki (grilled skewers) that have been grilled to juicy perfection.
瀬戸 清乃Kiyono Seto
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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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Micchan So-honten Hatchobori Branch
みっちゃん総本店 八丁堀店
- Hatchobori/Noboricho/Hakushima, Hiroshima
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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浜田 博Hiroshi Hamada
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His inspiration to become a chef came after catching a glimpse of his friend working at an okonomiyaki (savory pancake) shop
He was born in April of 1970 in Hiroshima Prefecture. His love of food extends back to his childhood when he used to frequent okonomiyaki shops around his neighborhood. A friend of his at the time was training at "Mitchan So-honten", which inspired him to go off and do the same thing. He devoted himself to perfecting his skills in okonomiyaki and then took on his current role as a manager at "Mitchan So-honten Hatchobori Branch", which is now the main branch. He works hard every day to preserve the restaurant’s culinary traditions and makes sure that each and every okonomiyaki is carefully prepared for customers, many of whom travel long distances to eat there.
浜田 博Hiroshi Hamada
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Kaiseki Kappo Nagasaka
懐石割烹 なが坂
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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長坂 俊明Toshiaki Nagasaka
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The delight he felt after having his cooking complimented as a child inspired him to become a chef
He was born in February of 1964 in Aichi Prefecture. He has loved making food ever since he was a child, and after hearing his siblings tell him how delicious his food was after cooking for them, he knew he wanted to become a chef someday. He studied at Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka’s Abeno ward, and from there he went on to develop his skills further at "Shofukuro Kobe Branch", which is based in Shiga Prefecture, as well as "Yamane" sushi restaurant in Kitashinchi, Osaka. He opened "Kaiseki Kappo Nagasaka" in 2002, where he displays his expertise as owner and head chef.
長坂 俊明Toshiaki Nagasaka
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NoMad Grill Lounge
NoMad Grill Lounge
- Nagatacho, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Italian / Wine
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河野 大介Daisuke Kono
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Mr. Daisuke Kono naturally became a chef by his mother's influence. He wants to express Japan's beauty through his cuisine.
He was born in 1982 in Tokyo. He naturally decided to become a chef by the influence of his mother who operates a restaurant. He trained at a traditional Japanese (kaiseki) restaurant in Kudanshita, Tokyo for 8 years, then a French restaurant with the stars for 7 years. After being involved in Japanese and French cuisines, he found his passion for spreading the goodness of Japan through cuisine. He became the master chef at [NoMad Grill Lounge], as he sympathized with its concept to offer Japanese cuisine created with Japanese methods, with Japanese seasonal ingredients along with the seasons. Currently, he seeks Japanese savory tastes by fusing different techniques from various countries.
河野 大介Daisuke Kono
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