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Restaurant Re:
Restaurant Re:
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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能島舞Mai Noujima
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Delicate Japanese cuisine meets French cuisine.
Ms. Mai Noujima was born in 1989 in Hiroshima. As a child, she ran around in the mountains and fields in an area rich in nature. Her grandmother, who loved to cook, inspired her to pursue a career in the culinary field. After graduating from the Hiroshima Suishin Culinary College, she showed her technical skills by participating in the World Skills Competition in London. Having that as a strength, she gained experience at various French and other restaurants in her hometown of Hiroshima and Tokyo while at the same time loving whisky so much that she worked part-time at a whisky specialty store. In 2024, she was appointed as a chef at Restaurant Re:. She is highly anticipated for her future career.
能島舞Mai Noujima
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Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch
寿司 はせ川 西麻布店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka
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Mr. Kurosaka is dedicated to Japanese cuisine and pursues the original taste of the ingredients.
Mr. Kurosaka was born in 1968 in Chiba. Inspired by a chef at a Japanese restaurant he visited with his family when he was a child, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at Japanese restaurants in the Kansai and Kanto regions, he now works as a chef at Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch, where he continues to refine his skill. With his extensive experience, he strives to offer Japanese cuisine filled with a sense of the seasons.
黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka
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Yakiniku Ichiba Genkaya Takadanobaba Branch
焼肉市場げんかや 高田馬場店
- Takadanobaba, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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森 祐治Yuji Mori
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Enjoy delicious flavors brought by the accumulation of diverse experiences. A skillful chef presents superb taste.
Mr. Mori was born in 1959 in Kumamoto. Moved to Tokyo, dreaming of launching his own restaurant. He trained in various genres such as Italian, French, sushi, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, ramen, and soup curry. With those experiences, he is now working as a chef at Yakiniku Ichiba Genkaya. His dishes reflect the techniques and tastes of each genre, offering guests a wide range of culinary delights to enjoy.
森 祐治Yuji Mori
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KINOE
KINOE
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / French / Italian / Wine
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夏目 治樹Haruki Natsume
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Using techniques from Italy, France, and sometimes Japanese cuisine, Mr. Natsume brings out the best in ingredients.
He was born in Tokyo. In elementary school, he went to a teppanyaki restaurant with his family and was impressed by how cool and delicious the food was, which inspired him to pursue a career as a chef. After graduating from culinary school, he joined the Hilton Hotel and gained experience in various kitchens. He later worked at an Italian restaurant before becoming the chef at Tim's NY in Ebisu. Subsequently, he spent 15 years as the head chef at Ricos Kitchen, transforming it into a popular dining spot. In 2015, he opened KINOE, where he serves as the owner-chef.
夏目 治樹Haruki Natsume
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Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma Roppongi Branch
北新地焼肉さつま 六本木店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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山田 智朗Tomoaki Yamada
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Mr. Yamada is committed to creating a new type of restaurant and spreading the appeal of yakiniku (grilled meat).
He was born in 1987 in Tokyo. He fell in love with the taste of "Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma," which he ate in Osaka and trained at the same restaurant. He was appointed the store manager at the newly opened "Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma Roppongi branch" on February 23, 2023. He tries to create a new restaurant-style and welcomes guests with warm hospitality every day.
山田 智朗Tomoaki Yamada
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PACE ITALIAN LOUNGE
PACE ITALIAN LOUNGE
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Cocktail / Wine
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瀬戸 恵多SETO KEITA
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Became a chef before I knew it. My intuition tells me it was the best choice.
He was born in Miyagi Prefecture in 1985. He set his eyes on a cooking career while he was trying out for a wide variety of professions. His thought process going into his new culinary career was that, "It looked like an attractive career when I checked it out, and I thought it might be a great way to meet new people." These days he is constantly communicating with customers and always finding new and interesting things as he works on his menu. It seems his decision to cook professionally was indeed the right choice, and he works hard to delight customers with his food and customer service.
瀬戸 恵多SETO KEITA
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Yakiniku Ichiba Genkaya Meguro Branch
焼肉市場げんかや 目黒店
- Meguro, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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森 祐治Yuji Mori
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Enjoy delicious flavors brought by the accumulation of diverse experiences. A skillful chef presents superb taste.
Mr. Mori was born in 1959 in Kumamoto. Moved to Tokyo, dreaming of launching his own restaurant. He trained in various genres such as Italian, French, sushi, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, ramen, and soup curry. With those experiences, he is now working as a chef at Yakiniku Ichiba Genkaya. His dishes reflect the techniques and tastes of each genre, offering guests a wide range of culinary delights to enjoy.
森 祐治Yuji Mori
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Wa Dining Sato
和Dining三十
- Jinbocho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Umeshu (plum wine)
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佐藤 諒馬Ryoma Sato
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Delivering new charms of Japanese food based on the skills polished at a famous restaurant-inn.
Mr. Sato was born in 1990 in Chiba. Because of his love of cooking, he aspired to become a professional chef and studied at the international cooking department of Sakura-Higashi High School. After graduating, he studied hard for 8 years at Kagaya in Noto, a leading restaurant and ryokan inn in Japan. His dedicated devotion and careful handiwork have been highly evaluated. He has received many awards in cooking competitions, including being chosen to represent Ishikawa Prefecture in the Japanese Cuisine category at the National Skills Competition and receiving the Ishikawa Prefecture Youth Skill Award. With his motto of making Japanese food more familiar to people, in the fall of 2017, he opened his own restaurant Sato in Jimbocho, Tokyo.
佐藤 諒馬Ryoma Sato
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RAIKA Shinjuku-gyoen
礼華 新宿御苑
- Shinjuku-Gyoen, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese / General / General / General
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新山 重治Shigeji Niiyama
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Mr. Shigeji Niiyama is evolving Chinese cuisine by pursuing innovation and creativity based on Shanghai cuisine.
Mr. Shigeji Niiyama was born in 1957 in Aomori prefecture. At the age of 16, he started his career as a chef and worked at Tojo Kaikan and Capitol Tokyu Hotel. He became the master chef at Chinese Restaurant Turandot Yusenkyo in 1997, and the master chef at the main branch of Sharks Fin Chinese Restaurant Tsukushiro in Ebisu in 1998. In 2004, he went independent and opened RAIKA in Shinjuku-gyoen. He also opened RAIKA Seirankyo in 2009, RAIKA Shi kun shi so in 2018, and SHINKA in Nogizaka in 2021.
新山 重治Shigeji Niiyama
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hale'aina HOA SHIBUYA
hale'aina HOA SHIBUYA
- Shibuya East Exit/Miyamasuzaka, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar
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和氣 正敏Masatoshi Wake
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Mr. Wake wants to hear his customers say “delicious” from the bottom of their hearts.
He says he was inspired to pursue a career in cooking after making meals for friends who were very pleased with the food he prepared for them. Pursuing true customer satisfaction, he is also involved in product development, including the restaurant's original menu. Trained in Japan and abroad, he is currently the executive chef, devoted to menu development and mentoring younger chefs.
和氣 正敏Masatoshi Wake
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Yakitori Shouchan Roppongi Branch
焼き鳥 ショウチャン 六本木店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Beer
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寺田 大地 Daichi Terada
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Mr. Terada knows the joy of customer service and brings pleasure to guests with a smile.
He was born in 1990 in Tokyo. A part-time job he started in high school brought him to the fascination of the food and beverage industry. After five years of part-time work, he was promoted to manager, a position he held for six years. Later, he became interested in serving customers at Izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) and moved to his current company to gain more experience. He acquired more experience in affiliated restaurants and now manages the Yakitori Shochan Roppongi Branch as a manager.
寺田 大地 Daichi Terada
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Jizakanaya Hamamatsucho Branch
海鮮問屋 地魚屋 浜松町店
- Hamamatsucho/Daimon, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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奥山 直之Naoyuki Okuyama
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Delivering smiles to customers through fresh fish cuisine.
Mr. Okuyama was born in 1974 in Yamagata. He has been interested in cooking ever since he was young. He learned of the joys of cooking at a dining establishment where he worked part-time during his student days and was drawn in by the world of food. He learned various knowledge and skills, such as Hokkaido cuisine, Kyoto cuisine, sushi, and Kaiseki cuisine - all of which have made him the chef he is today. Utilizing his over 20 years of experience, he now works as head chef and pours his efforts into developing the menu and raising future generations of chefs.
奥山 直之Naoyuki Okuyama
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L'OMBELICO
L’OMBELICO
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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千田 健治Kenji Chida
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Mr. Chida aspires to be a chef who can move people through culinary creations.
He was born in 1984 in Iwate. The delicious dishes he enjoyed as a child at restaurants and the smiles of his family around the table were memorable and became the starting point for him to become a chef. During high school, he worked part-time at a restaurant, learning both the joys and challenges of cooking. After graduation, he left his hometown to take on new challenges. Upon moving to Tokyo, he gained much experience and continued to hone his skills. He is currently active at L'OMBELICO, which opened in September 2023.
千田 健治Kenji Chida
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Miyashin
宮新
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata
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His international experience in Paris was a turning point in his life that encouraged him to master the art of yakitori (grilled chicken).
Born in Nagasaki prefecture in 1950, Chef Inomata trained at a number of yakitori restaurants, beginning with Torinaga in Roppongi. Later, he worked at a yakitori restaurant in Paris. Yakitori is a part of Japanese culture and Inomata was one of the first to spread the word about it to the rest of the world. In 1994, he returned to Japan and opened Toriyoshi in Nakameguro. He later opened branches in Nishi-azabu and Ginza. Inomata is now the owner of four restaurants. He can often be found standing at the grill in Corridor Machi's Miyashin.
猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata
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Japanese Cuisine Kinari
日本料理僖成
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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五十嵐 大Dai Igarashi
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Offering seasonal Japanese cuisine with an awareness of tradition.
Mr. Igarashi was born in 1976 in Kanagawa Prefecture. After graduating from Oda Culinary School, he trained as a Japanese chef at hotels and fine restaurants in Yokohama. In 2016, he became the head chef of the Japanese Cuisine Kinari. He offers delicate and aesthetically appealing seasonal dishes while remaining mindful of the traditions of Japanese cuisine.
五十嵐 大Dai Igarashi
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Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Ginza Main Branch
日本焼肉 はせ川 銀座本店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sake
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益田 宜明Noriaki Masuda
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A chef who specializes in Japanese cuisine creates possibilities for new yakiniku dishes.
Mr. Masuda was born in 1974 in Kanagawa. After graduating from high school, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine at 18. His chef career began at a ryokan(Japanese hotel) in Izu, Shizuoka. Later, he moved to Tokyo and worked at various Japanese restaurants throughout Tokyo city. As a chef dedicated to traditional Japanese cuisine, he has served numerous food connoisseurs. At Hasegawa, he combines his acquired skills and carefully selected ingredients to create new possibilities for yakiniku (Japanese barbecue).
益田 宜明Noriaki Masuda
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Yonpachi Gyojou Nishi-Shinjuku Branch
四十八漁場 西新宿店
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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伊藤 将宏Masahiro Ito
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Mr. Masahiro Ito (commonly known as Ma-kun) is a highly skilled fixed-net fisherman in Kushiura, Karatsu.
Ma-kun was born into a home of fishermen in Kushiura Bay and is a trueborn fisherman who continues to work using fixed-net fishing. The one in the back is the pole-and-line fisherman, Mr. Yusuke Oda. He is a unique pole-and-line fisherman - while working as a chef, he was awakened to the charms of the fishing industry and moved to Kushiura. They are thoroughly pursuing techniques for maintaining freshness and improving taste, such as destroying the fish's spinal cord, removing its stomach, and controlling blood removal as to the species and condition of the fish. Both of them are now indispensable fishermen for the restaurant group, supplying fish daily.
伊藤 将宏Masahiro Ito
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Drammatico
Drammatico
- Ogikubo, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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重岡 中也Chuya Shigeoka
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Steadily achieving his dreams through unshakeable conviction and efforts.
Born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1979. Started working at [Drammatico] at age 19, and worked under Iron Chef Masahiko Kobe, the restaurant's head chef at that time. Became a trusted chef for the restaurant at just 21 years of age. Afterward, he took two trips to Italy to study the cuisine, and took over as the second owner and head chef at [Drammatico] after returning to Japan in 2007. In an elementary school essay, he wrote, "I want to be a chef at an Italian restaurant. I'll study abroad in Italy in my 20s, and have my own restaurant by the time I'm around 30." This dream has now become reality.
重岡 中也Chuya Shigeoka
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Teppanyaki Steak Azuma
鉄板焼きステーキ あずま
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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楠元 益夫Masuo Kusumoto
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Mr. Kusumoto attracts guests with his superb steaks, which result from his extensive experience in French cuisine and Teppanyaki.
He was born in 1953 in Kagoshima Prefecture. The owner-chef of Teppanyaki Steak Azuma. After graduating from a culinary school in Tokyo, he began training at a French restaurant in Ginza, where he mastered the art of French cuisine. Later, he gained experience at a high-class Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) restaurant in Akasaka, where he was attracted by the style of cooking in front of the guests, so he explored the unique flavor of French cuisine x Teppanyaki. In 1990, he founded his current restaurant and grew it into a renowned restaurant. In recent years, the restaurant has become popular among domestic and international travelers, and he entertains a wide range of guests with his expert skills.
楠元 益夫Masuo Kusumoto
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Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC Odaiba
Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC お台場
- Odaiba, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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