Knowing everything about ingredients, distribution, and management, she has devoted herself to working for the guests!

She was born in 1985 in Hakodate city. After graduating from Hokkaido Automotive Engineering College, she entered the service industry. She worked hard to open [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Susukino branch] in 2011. From 2012, she worked as the manager at [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Mihara branch]. Since 2016, she has been devoting herself to [improving service quality] for the guests at [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch].  

Mr. Kamada offers special Japanese cuisine using the skills and experience he has gained at various restaurants.

He was born in 1979 in Kyoto and grew up in Kyoto. Trained as a Japanese chef at a Sushi Kappo restaurant and later gained experience in various restaurants, including Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) restaurant, fresh seafood restaurant, Japanese-style inn, hotel, creative cuisine, dining bar, and cafe. Currently, he offers special Japanese cuisine at YUEN, utilizing all of his experience. He serves as a private chef for his guests by reservation for only one group system.

Following in the footsteps of the person Mr. Nakano had admired since his part-time job days, he joined the company. Striving to create a beloved restaurant.

Following in the footsteps of the person Mr. Nakano had admired since his part-time job days, he joined the company. Striving to create a beloved restaurant. Born and raised in Shingu City, which has many World Heritage sites registered as "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range," he moved to Nagoya for university. He began part-time work at Amiyakitei through a local senior's recommendation and continued working there until graduation. Admiring the excellent management skills of the manager at the time, he was invited to join the company upon graduation. Then he gained experience as a manager in various branches. Since April 2023, he has been the manager of the Amiyakitei Meieki Nishi Branch, aiming to create a beloved restaurant with a team of smiling staff.

Grown up with appreciating the fact his service and dishes please his guests

Mr. Arakawa was born in 1968 in Hokkaido. His family was running a restaurant, so he grew up experiencing the great feeling of being appreciated by the guests for service and the food. After working actively at [Prince hotel] for 6 years, and also at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo, he entered Stillfoods inc. He succeeded  at various restaurants such as a French restaurant, Italian restaurant, American restaurant, Korea restaurant, and teppanyaki restaurant. Presently he demonstrates his skills at [Sotoroku].

After training at a hotel and various restaurants, he became a manager of a Yakiniku restaurant which he was fascinated by

He was born in 1971 in Hokkaido. By helping his mother who is good at cooking, he got to like cooking himself. After graduating high school, he went to a cooking college. After graduation, he started his training in the kitchen of the banquet section of Sapporo Grand hotel, where he worked for 5 years. Then he had more training at different types of restaurants. As he was always interested in Yakiniku restaurants, he took the offer and started working as the head chef. He demonstrates his skills with the wish of wanting to spread the ingredients of southern Hokkaido and so boosting the local area.

Continuously choosing truly delicious ingredients based on training in places with their own character.

Mr. Nakada was born in 1980 in Tokyo. When he was in his third year of junior high school, the head chef of a small restaurant his parents frequented showed him what working in the kitchen was like. At that time, he was so impressed that he asked to become an apprentice. He started his apprenticeship at a fine restaurant in Asakusa. His feelings deepened as he was exposed to the local cuisine of various regions, including Shizuoka and Fukushima. After returning to Tokyo, he honed his skills in the world of Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) cuisine. In April 2020, he joined the Kagurazaka Oishinbo Main Branch. He is passionate about making the best theme of the ingredients that arrive directly from production sites every morning.

Mr. Sasaki wants to make customers happy and put smiles on their faces with his delicious food.

He was born in 1975 in Hyogo. Enjoying eating delicious food, he wanted to become a chef who makes delicious dishes himself in the future. He began his training at Japanese restaurants in his hometown. He then left his hometown and gained experience with many cities and cuisines - a sushi restaurant in Tokyo, a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, and an eel restaurant in Nagoya. In 2008, he became independent. In 2023, he joined the restaurant in May, where his skills were anticipated. He was immediately appointed as head chef. In August 2023, the Kobe Beef Daia Kaminarimon-Nishi Branch opened.

Mr. Gushiken honed his understanding of meat and cooking techniques through years of experience as a head chef at a famous yakiniku restaurant.

Mr. Gushiken was born in 1983 in Okinawa. He had experience as a head chef at a famous yakiniku restaurant in Naha. Currently, he is active as the head chef of Briand. With his knowledge of meat and expert grilling techniques acquired as a popular yakiniku restaurant chef, he now brings out the best in A5-grade Japanese Black Beef fillet and Chateaubriand.

Utilizing the experience Mr. Shiimizu has acquired till now, he takes on the challenge of "grilling" eels.

Mr. Shimizu was born in 1981 in Aichi. He aimed to become a chef because he was moved by the joy of cooking, the smiles on people's faces, and the voices of people saying, "Delicious!". Starting with an innovative cuisine restaurant, he also studied hard at French and Japanese restaurants. After that, he joined his current company. After working at the Charcoal grilled Unagi Minokin Kakamigahara branch, he became the restaurant head at Unagi Charcoal-grilled Hitsumabushi Minokin.

From anniversaries to everyday occasions, creating a restaurant that is loved by customers.

Mr. Kawanami was born in 1995 in Oita. He has been working as a chef since he was 18 years old. After graduating high school, he was in charge of French cuisine at a restaurant inside a hotel. He then gained experience as a pastry chef, after which he encountered Somuri around 2017. Now he works as the restaurant head at Bungo Beef Steak Restaurant Somuri Nakasu Branch. He values creating a restaurant that provides a warm experience for his guests, a place that is beloved not just for anniversaries but also for everyday use. 

Serving delicious food using attractive ingredients found through travels throughout Japan.

Mr. Sakurai was born in 1990 in Tokyo. He started his career in the food and beverage industry because he loves eating, especially delicious food, in a lively and lively atmosphere with many people. He gained extensive experience in Japanese cuisine, Chinese, and izakaya(Japanese pub), mainly in Tokyo. In 2021, he became the manager of Menyasakaba Morimori. While traveling around Japan, such as Hokkaido and Iwate, he is looking for attractive ingredients and learning deeply about the food in each region. He applies this experience to develop the restaurant's menu, offering fascinating dishes daily.

Mr. Kajiura offers warm hospitality with dishes prepared wholeheartedly and carefully, starting from selecting ingredients.

He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Started his apprenticeship at a Japanese restaurant in Tokorozawa, initially with a casual interest in cooking due to his love for food. Inspired by an encounter with a colleague he respects as a person and a chef, he seriously honed his culinary skills and became even more fascinated with cooking. Then, he moved on to work at a Ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) in Ginza, where he also worked as a head chef. Afterward, he opened his restaurant in Nippori, which was popular for seven years before returning to Saitama. He then contributed to the launch of Ootsu and became the head chef when it opened in November 2019.

Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.

He was born in 1967 in Miyazaki. After graduating high school, he joined Shokudoen Co., Ltd. and trained in various branches. By the age of 26, he had become the head chef. Subsequently, he served as the head chef and manager at multiple locations. Three years ago, he was appointed executive chef of Shokudoen. Since then, he has been constantly pursuing new "Yakiniku" with innovative ideas and seasonal ingredients while respecting the tradition since the restaurant's establishment in 1946.

Procuring rare and valuable ingredients from all over Japan daily.

Mr. Kato was born in 1975 in Shiga. He had a passion for food and decided to pursue a career in cooking. After training for 3 years at a sushi restaurant in Kyoto, he honed his skills at various sushi and traditional Japanese restaurants in Shiga, including seafood restaurants, ryokans, and hotels. Currently, He is the manager at Sushi Hasegawa in Shinsaibashi. He prioritizes using natural ingredients that are good for the body and always strives to make dishes that are not only flavorful but also easy for customers to enjoy, considering their size and taste preferences.

 

Trained in hotels and restaurants in Japan and three-star restaurants in France, Mr. Sawabe worked as a chef in various hotels and restaurants. In Japan's Hokuriku region, he has served at Kanazawa PREEMINENCE and Yoichi Sanso Auberge de Mikuni. Sympathizing with the concept of "A la ferme de Shinjiro," under the guidance of Mr. Shinjiro Imura, he creates French cuisine at traditional wooden townhouses in Kanazawa.

Mr. Takayama inherited the "genes of chefs" and followed the path of a professional. 

He was born in 1976 in Tokyo to parents who run an izakaya (Japanese-style pub). From an early age, he aimed to be a chef and, after graduating from high school, entered a culinary school. Following graduation, he studied Western cuisine at hotels and wedding halls and continued training. Then, gaining experience in a variety of restaurants, he took over his parents' restaurant in 2010. He wanted to create a pet-friendly restaurant, so he researched hamburgers independently and opened Craft Burger & Grill Jiro in December 2019.

Challenging the world of cooking with a passion for cuisine.

Mr. Fukuda was born in 1987 in Kanagawa. His love of eating delicious food led him to want to bring others joy through his cooking. As a chef, he found the fun in making dishes. He is also attracted to working with his own skill alone, regardless of location. He joined "Marudori x Yakitori Kanzen Koshitsu Izakaya Kiichi" by fate. There, he creates various innovative dishes and has gained support from many people.

Mr. Furutani offers an enjoyable moment of food cooked on a griddle. The lively cooking with flame is a must-see!

Mr. Furutani was born in Kobe. After studying techniques and connoisseurs of ingredients at several steakhouses, he opened Kobe Ahtpekot in 2012 as the owner and chef. He offers quality Japanese beef, including Kobe beef, at a reasonable price by purchasing through his own channels. His lively and delicate cooking of the popular "Ice Cream on the Griddle" is a must-see! He is constantly striving to provide his customers with a pleasant dining experience.

Because the meat is so delicious, Mr. Ahn wants to share it with many people.

He was born in 1978 in Fukuoka. Started his career as a chef at a popular Korean restaurant, Tamura, in his hometown, Fukuoka. He then moved to Tokyo and opened a restaurant in Ginza at 27. Since then, as the owner of Nikuemon in Ginza, he has entertained many people for 20 years. He is currently the manager of the Kasai branch, leaving the operations of the Ginza branch to his successor. To share delicious meat with many people, he tries to create a yakiniku restaurant that can be enjoyed by all ages and cultures while paying close attention to the quality of the food and the space.