101 - 120 of 1630 chefs
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Sushiya Shinkichi Shinbashi Branch
すし屋眞吉 新橋店
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sake
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沖 隆行Takayuki Oki
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Mr. Oki wants to make his guests smile with food.
He was born in 1970 in Fukuoka and began training at 15, working in the world of sushi. From the beginning of his culinary career, fish has been his main genre, and he has worked at a famous Sushi restaurant. Now, Mr. Oki is the manager and head chef at Sushiya Shinkichi Shinbashi Branch. He is passionate about providing casual and informal sushi and continues to polish his skills to offer the finest nigiri. Putting his heart and soul into carefully selected seasonal ingredients, he serves excellent dishes that bring smiles to people's faces.
沖 隆行Takayuki Oki
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Sushikatsu
鮨勝
- Hanzomon/Kojimachi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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池田 勝紀 Katsunori Ikeda
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Deeply ingrained in Mr. Ikeda's body is the artisan spirit of sushi.
He was born in 1972 in Tokyo. Sushikatsu was already open when he was born. Therefore, he grew up watching the backs of many sushi chefs, including his father, even before he could remember. Once he learned to handle a knife, he entered the kitchen, growing up to make sushi by 18. Since he started making sushi professionally, he and his father have been running the restaurant together. Since his birth, he has been dedicated to sushi.
池田 勝紀 Katsunori Ikeda
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Higashiyama Garden
東山庭 Higashiyama Garden
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Steak
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石井 隆雄Takao Ishii
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Mr. Ishii is an award-winning chef who embodies tradition and innovation.
He was born in January 1967 in Kyoto. Since elementary school, he has loved to stand in the kitchen and serve food to those around him to their delight. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at Granvia Osaka Stream for 6 years, at the Westin Hotel Osaka for 9 years, and independently in Tokyo for 5 years, followed by 3 years at Granvia Kyoto and 3 years at L'Hôtel de Hiei. He has won many awards, including first prize at the 2009 National JR Hotel Group Culinary Competition. He has been charming guests with his refined taste and artful presentation.
石井 隆雄Takao Ishii
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SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO
SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO
- Namba, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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金沢Kanazawa
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Mr. Kanazawa opened a sake bar to introduce the delicious taste of Japan to overseas guests.
He was born in 1980 in Osaka. While working for a trading company, he had the opportunity to visit many different countries. As he tasted the cuisine of those countries and met the people there, his fascination for Japanese cuisine, which is his origin, grew. So he took a new step forward by entering the culinary world, a field he had been interested in since his student days. He studied independently and honed his culinary skills under the guidance of his acquaintance, the current head chef, and opened SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO as the owner in 2024.
金沢Kanazawa
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Shinjuku Kotegaeshi
新宿こてがえし
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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番場Banba
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Mr. Banba wants to provide "enjoyable" restaurants, food, and service.
He was born in 1988 in Tokyo. Seeing customers' smiling faces as they eat okonomiyaki and monjayaki is his greatest energy source. His idea of Cheese Mentaiko Millefeuille okonomiyaki has been a hit menu item for over ten years. He always strives for great taste and enjoyment in the menu development and demonstrates how to grill delicious Japanese pancakes in the restaurant.
番場Banba
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Miracle Yukiya
味楽屡 ゆきや
- Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Soba (noodles) / Curry
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齋藤 行哉Yukiya Saito
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Mr. Saito is pouring his passion into developing safe, healthy food that also accommodates allergies and religious beliefs.
Mr. Saito was born in 1954 in Hokkaido. Losing his mother because of her cancer increased his knowledge about nutrition and oriental medicine. After working for a large agricultural material manufacturer, he became a member of the Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad for Niseko town in 2011. In November 2012, he established Niseko Food Commission Workers Collective, which makes and sells products made from rice flour from Niseko. Next month, he opened Miracle Yukiya. He serves safe, healthy, and tasty dishes to give guests a "fun experience having dishes together at the same table."
齋藤 行哉Yukiya Saito
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Beef Sushi Kintan
牛肉寿司 きんたん
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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清水 修Osamu Shimizu
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Mr. Shimizu became a sushi chef, which he loves, influenced by his father, who runs a wholesale tuna business.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1980 in Saitama. His father's tuna wholesale business influenced him to pursue a career as a sushi chef. He began his apprenticeship at a sushi restaurant, honing his skills at Fukusuke and Otaruzushi. When he became ill, he moved to his current company, which was developing a new "beef x sushi" cuisine style, and became the head chef. He has been a part of pioneering the world of "beef sushi." In 2019, Beef Sushi Kintan opened in Ginza, and he was appointed as head chef. Pursuing the world's only beef sushi, he constantly seeks new ways to please his customers.
清水 修Osamu Shimizu
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Satsumaya Tonton Harajuku
さつまやとんとん 原宿
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet),Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Shochu
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川野 紀之Noriyuki Kawano
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Mr. Kawano cooks up Satsuma's "umakamon"(delicious food) with Kagoshima's best ingredients and his skilled techniques.
He was born in 1972 in Kagoshima. As a child, he had many opportunities to cook for his family and found satisfaction in the smiles and joy he brought to their faces through food. After graduating from high school with a degree in culinary arts, he worked in Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Osaka, where he experienced mainly Japanese cuisine but also Chinese and Western dishes. In 2002, he moved to Tokyo and participated in establishing the current restaurant. Since then, he has led the kitchen as head chef, always pursuing new ways to enjoy food, including creating the masterpiece "Kuroton" when the restaurant was renovated in 2022. He is also known for his elegant hospitality
川野 紀之Noriyuki Kawano
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Kitano Tenmangu Niku to Niwa MATSUO
北野天満宮 肉と庭 まつを
- Kyotogosho/Nishijin, Kyoto
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Steak
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木村 勇太Yuta Kimura
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A chef who has traveled throughout Japan, exploring and researching local specialties from various regions.
Mr. Kimura was born in Kyoto. In his 20s and 30s, he traveled across Japan, exploring and researching local specialties. In 2019, he joined Nikuryori Matsuojuku, a restaurant opened by his father. In July 2023, he took over the restaurant from his father and reopened it as Kitano Tenmangu Niku to Niwa MATSUO.
木村 勇太Yuta Kimura
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Yonezawa Gyu Sankai Ryori Yoshi-tei
米沢牛・山懐料理吉亭
- Yonezawa, Yamagata
- Japanese,Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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高橋 光也Mitsuya Takahashi
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Exhibiting skills that are backed up by experience for the sake of all customers.
Chef Takahashi was born in 1967 in Yamagata Prefecture. From a young age he admired his uncle who ran a sushi restaurant. Since he liked cooking and thought that it seemed fun, he entered the path to become a chef without hesitation. Starting with a Chinese restaurant, Mr. Takahashi apprenticed and polished his skills at Japanese restaurants, eventually becoming the chef at “Yonezawa Gyu Sankai Ryori Yoshi-tei.” While honoring the traditions that have been handed down at Yoshi-tei for generations, and not forgetting the basics, he works every day to make ingenious cuisine. Particular about such ingredients as the local Yonezawa beef, how the food is arranged, and also what it is served on, he exhibits his cooking skills to enchant his customers.
高橋 光也Mitsuya Takahashi
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Unagi Ryori Sandaime Unatou Nakagawa Main Branch
うなぎ料理三代目うな東 中川本店 昭和四十四年創業
- Kanayama/Atsuta-ku/Nakagawa-ku, Aichi
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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石垣 毅 Takashi Ishigaki
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Mr. Ishigaki is a chef who utilizes his overseas experience while maintaining meticulous hospitality.
He was born in 1974 in Fukuoka. Grew up watching his father, who was a chef. After joining a company specializing in Japanese cuisine, he worked in domestic branches and overseas establishments in places like Guam and Hong Kong. He learned English and Cantonese among local staff to give instructions as a manager. Even today, smooth communication is possible for ordering and daily conversation. In 2022, he joined Unagi Ryori Sandaime Unatou Nakagawa Main Branch Established in Showa 44 (1969). As a manager and cook, he organizes the restaurant.
石垣 毅 Takashi Ishigaki
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The New World
ザ・ニューワールド
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Cookshop / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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The owner-chef of The New World.
Mr. Toba was born in 1978 in Saitama Prefecture. He has a unique background, having quit his job as a J-League trainee and worked as an elementary school teacher before entering the world of chefs at 32. He trained for 3 years at DIRITTO in Kagurazaka, 2 years at Florilege in Aoyama, and 2 years as a sous chef at Aria di Tacubo in Ebisu before becoming the chef at Gris in Yoyogi Uehara in March 2016. He then became the owner-chef of the same restaurant, which reopened as sio in July 2018.
鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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Ayakaritai
あやかり鯛
- Yushima, Tokyo
- Local Japanese,Japanese / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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大山 和樹Kazuki Oyama
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Mr. Oyama wants to provide guests with the best pairing of dishes and sake.
He was born in Kanagawa. Influenced by his mother, who was good at cooking, he aimed to be a chef from a young age. After gaining experience in various genres, including Japanese food, he became a head chef at the same time as joining Ayakaritai in 2019. He is also in charge of the Washuya, which operates within the restaurant. As a result, the restaurant has a solid reputation for sake and food pairings, which is highly regarded by many of its regular customers who are sake lovers.
大山 和樹Kazuki Oyama
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AUX BACCHANALES Kyoto
AUX BACCHANALES オーバカナル京都
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / French / Cake / Wine
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小阪 祟Shu Osaka
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Mr. Osaka became interested in cooking at a Sushi restaurant, which led him to his current career.
Mr. Osaka was born on September 17, 1980, in Osaka. His introduction to the world of food came when he was a child at a sushi restaurant and saw how a sushi chef handled his food. Since then, he has been interested in cooking and considered becoming a chef. After going to France and training in cooking for two years, he gained experience in French restaurants and Italian cafes in Osaka. Currently, he is working at AUX BACCHANALES Kyoto. His authentic French cuisine is well-received by a wide range of repeat customers.
小阪 祟Shu Osaka
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Kuromon Kuragin
黒門 蔵銀
- Nipponbashi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida
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Respecting her mother's taste, Ms. Koshida, the manager, brings smiles to visitors' faces through food.
She was born in 1955 in Osaka. Wishing to make people smile with food, she entered the culinary world. Started professional career at a Japanese-style izakaya. Since then, she has made various dishes at Japanese Izakaya restaurants. In 2016, she joined Kuragin. After spending 7 years as the assistant manager of the restaurant, she became the manager of Kuromon Kuragin, which opened in 2023. With the experience and skills she has cultivated, she works hard every day at the new restaurant.
越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida
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CRAFT BEER FACTORY SHINJUKU ALE
クラフトビール工房 新宿エール
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Beer Bar,Bars (pubs) / Beer / Cocktail / Craft Beer
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深谷 茶来羅Chakura Fukaya
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Entered the restaurant business with a passion for customer service. Mr. Fukaya has been working hard as a restaurant manager.
He was born in 1983 in Tokyo. As he worked in various genres of customer service, he began to think he was suited for the job and entered the food and beverage industry. After graduating from Oda Cooking College, he gained experience in dining bars and other restaurants before joining his current company by fate. Following working at SHOW RESTAURANT "nest," he became the manager of SHINJUKU ALE in March 2021. The bar is popular among young people as a place where they can easily enjoy craft beer.
深谷 茶来羅Chakura Fukaya
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Shin-Okubo Kankoku Yokocho Hongdaepocha
新大久保韓国横丁 ホンデポチャ
- Okubo, Tokyo
- Korean,Other Asian / Korean / Makgeolli
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ソンスキSonsuki
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Offers dishes that suit Japanese tastes while respecting authentic Korean flavors.
She was born in 1959 in Busan. Came to Japan after working as a chef in Korea for a long time. She joined the kitchen at the opening of the Hongdaepocha Shin-Okubo main branch. Since then, she has worked at a total of 13 branches. Since January 2021, she has been serving dishes that suit the Japanese people's tastes yet still respects the authentic Korean flavor at Shin-Okubo Kankoku Yokocho Hongdaepocha.
ソンスキSonsuki
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JOYS TABLE Dining&Cafe
JOYS TABLE Dining&Cafe
- Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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梅若 翔司Shoji Umewaka
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Mr. Umewaka cherishes the "special moment" of enjoying a meal with someone else.
He was born in Kyoto. After graduating high school, he gained experience in a teppanyaki restaurant, cafe, and bakery. In March 2022, he opened JOYS TABLE Dining&Cafe, determined to create a restaurant where people can enjoy "meals," an important part of building relationships and communication. He aims to create a Western-style restaurant with a new-retro atmosphere where people can deepen their relationships with each other through meals.
梅若 翔司Shoji Umewaka
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ENOTECA PIZZERIA KAGURAZAKA STAGIONE
エノテカピッツェリア 神楽坂スタジオーネ
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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黒澤明弘Akihiro Kurosawa
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Enjoy traditional and innovative Italian cuisine.
Mr. Kurosawa was born in 1967 in Yokohama, Kanagawa. At 19, he decided to become an Italian chef after being fascinated by the olive oil he encountered at a bistro where he worked part-time. He trained for a total of two years in Italy, mainly in the Veneto region, and worked as a head chef at several famous restaurants in Tokyo. Please enjoy the traditional and innovative Italian cuisine, staying true to the fundamentals.
黒澤明弘Akihiro Kurosawa
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Hormone Yakiniku Shichifuku Namba branch
ホルモン焼肉 七福 難波店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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キムChef Kim
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The master chef keeps creating the tastes of Korea where he grew up.
He was born in Korea and came to Japan on business. Though he was working in a different field, he got an opportunity and entered the cooking field, since then he has accumulated a career as a chef. With his natural good sense, and also advice from his friends and acquaintances who were from Korea, he started showing his talent, and became the master chef at [Hormone Yakiniku Shichifuku Sinsaibashi branch] when it opened. Their popular menus are [Kal-guksu (Korean noodles)] and [Yukhoejang (spicy Korean soup)].
キムChef Kim
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