[2026] Summary of Ryuji (Culinary Researcher) | Nagoya remarks and apology, career, and popular recipes

This article summarizes the career of food researcher Ryuji, his popular recipe rankings, and the series of posts and apologies surrounding his recent comments about Nagoya.

[2026] Summary of Ryuji (Culinary Researcher) | Nagoya remarks and apology, career, and popular recipes

Who is Ryuji?
The circumstances surrounding the Nagoya gourmet comment and subsequent apology.
Popular Recipe Ranking
What is the "Supreme Series"?
Main works
Real name and information about marriage
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q&A Quick Guide

Q. What was Ryuji's comment about Nagoya?

A. This refers to the statement made on X on July 10, 2026, that "Nagoya really doesn't have any good restaurants."

Q. What happened after that?

A. The following day, on the 11th, he posted an apology and revealed his intention to visit Nagoya at the end of August.

Q. What is Ryuji's most representative work?

A. His most representative works include the "Ultimate Recipe" series and the "Devil's Recipe" series.

1. Who is Ryuji?

Ryuji was born on May 2, 1986, in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, and is a culinary researcher and YouTuber. He is the CEO of Buzz Recipe Co., Ltd.

【2026年】リュウジ(料理研究家)まとめ｜名古屋発言と謝罪・経歴・人気レシピ

During high school, he went through a period of social withdrawal and dropped out after one year. After that, at the age of 18, he traveled around the world and worked various jobs, including at an Italian restaurant, as a hotel employee, and as a concierge at a senior citizens' apartment building. In 2017, he began posting recipes on social media, which led him to seriously pursue a career as a culinary researcher. He currently has millions of followers on various social media platforms such as X, YouTube, and Instagram.

2. The circumstances surrounding the Nagoya gourmet comment and the subsequent apology

On July 10, 2026, Ryuji posted on his X account praising Osaka's food scene, saying, "The taste and cost performance are amazing." In response, a user asked, "What about Nagoya?" to which Ryuji replied, "Nagoya really doesn't have any good restaurants, even fewer than Tokyo."

👉View the problematic post on X

This statement sparked a flurry of posts introducing restaurants in Nagoya and counterarguments. About four and a half hours later, Ryuji explained, "This statement has caused a huge uproar," and revealed his intention to visit Nagoya, saying, "Angry people from Nagoya have been telling me about some great restaurants in Nagoya, so I will definitely go," and "I've booked a Shinkansen ticket for the end of August."

👉 View the apology on X

The following day, July 11, he posted another apology. He explained, "My wording was very poor and caused a misunderstanding," and "I believe that all chain restaurants in Nagoya are delicious, and that they are all so good that I would like to recreate their recipes." He apologized, saying, "I am truly sorry for what happened." He explained that his intention was to try restaurants other than chain restaurants outside of Nagoya, but his words were insufficient and caused a misunderstanding that made it seem as though he was rejecting Nagoya's entire food culture.

3. Popular Recipe Ranking

Among Ryuji's most well-known recipes are the following dishes: 😋

Recipe name	Features	YouTube
The ultimate pork soup	A hearty dish flavored with ginger and garlic.	Watch on YouTube
The ultimate peperoncino	Easy pasta made in one frying pan	Watch on YouTube
Anhydrous oil pot	A hot pot dish made with napa cabbage and pork belly, without using water.	Watch on YouTube
The ultimate potato salad	A variation featuring bacon and black pepper.	Watch on YouTube
Deep-fried daikon radish	The recipe that helped her gain recognition as a culinary expert.	Watch on YouTube

4. What is the "Supreme Series"?

The "Supreme Series" is one of Ryuji's signature recipe series. It focuses on home cooking with an approach different from professional recipes, and the book "Ryuji-style Supreme Recipes" won the Grand Prize at the 2022 Cookbook Awards in Japan. The series has been published in multiple volumes and has sold over 1.5 million copies in total.

5. Major Works

His representative works include the following:

Book Title	Publisher
Ryuji's Devil's Recipe	Rights Inc.
Ryuji's Ultimate Recipe	Rights Inc.
Ryuji's Ultimate Recipe 2 & 3	Rights Inc.
The ultimate hot pot	KADOKAWA
You're a cooking expert, yet you use Ajinomoto (MSG)?	Kawade Shinsho

"Ryuji-style Devil's Recipe" won the Grand Prize at the 2020 Cookbook Awards in Japan, and "Ryuji-style Supreme Recipe" won the Grand Prize at the 2022 Cookbook Awards in Japan.

6. Information regarding real name and marriage

Ryuji's real name has not been officially revealed by him and remains private. He has also not made any official announcements regarding his marriage and continues to work as a single man.