【亡き母への想い】16歳で母親に捨てられ、荒れ狂った過去。塩ご飯で飢えを乗り越え客を魅了する孤高の料理人

"Irori Takao" is a popular izakaya in Kokura, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka. Behind the charcoal-grilled gourmet food served by the owner, a certified Rice Meister, lies a dramatic story of revival. After his mother disappeared when he was 16, he survived hunger on just salted rice, and eventually made a miraculous comeback starting with only 600 yen in his wallet. Though he once lived a rough life due to a distrust of people, cooking to survive changed his life. After 14 years of steady effort, he now brings smiles to his customers' faces using the finest Kyushu ingredients, such as Tsushima conger eel and carefully selected terraced field rice. This documentary traces the journey of a chef who once couldn't trust others, as he sincerely pursues culinary perfection with the memory of his late mother in his heart. #KitakyushuGourmet #KokuraIzakaya #CharcoalGrill [Store] Irori Takao [Address] 2F, 1-2-2 Kajimachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture [Location] https://maps.app.goo.gl/zavBqdagRF4jQ... [SNS]   / irori_takao   This channel brings you up-close footage of the frontlines of Japanese restaurants. From preparation to the moment the dish reaches you, there are unseen efforts and care. We capture these moments on camera, creating videos that highlight the dedication and thoughts of chefs who approach their food with passion. [Production Team] Produced collaboratively by creators based in Fukuoka whose livelihood is video production. We are usually involved in a wide range of fields including tourism, educational institutions, TV, music videos, and media. We utilize our respective areas of expertise to strive for better content. Thank you for your support. [Contact] For consultations and business inquiries, please contact us via email or DM on our SNS accounts. [email protected]