10-Course Chef’s Omakase Kaiseki + Traditional ‘Saba’ Sushi

12,000 yen / per person (service charge & tax incl.)

A 10-course Chef’s Omakase (recommendation) kaiseki dinner, with this restaurant’s specialty ‘saba’ (mackerel) sushi. Enjoy traditional Kyoto-style dishes in an atmosphere full of tradition & history.

A message from the Chef

10-Course Chef’s Omakase Kaiseki + Traditional ‘Saba’ Sushi

Inspired by my father, who was the original owner-chef of this restaurant, I decided to pursue a career in the culinary field to continue our family restaurant!

When you dine with us, you’ll always be served ‘Saba Sushi’ as the final dish. ‘Saba’ (mackerel) is actually a locally-loved dish that has a long history in Kyoto, and has been enjoyed since the Edo period (1603-1868). We hope you enjoy this sushi alongside other traditional Japanese dishes. We look forward to serving you!

About

Located along a stone-paved street, just a short walk from the famous Tatsumi Bridge of Kyoto city’s Gion-Shirakawa area. This kaiseki restaurant offers authentic Japanese cuisine using carefully selected seasonal Kyoto vegetables, fresh seafood, and more.

Each dish is prepared using ingredients that are the most flavorful according to each season. Their specialty sushi, saba-zushi (mackerel sushi), is very popular for its rich flavor & bite that comes from it’s vinegared taste. The sushi rice is made with yuzu (yuzu citrus) vinegar, which gives the sushi a rich aroma.

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*All images shown are examples and may slightly differ from the menu served.

Course Menu

10 Course Menu Chef's Omakase Kaiseki + Traditional 'Saba' Sushi(12,000 yen / per person)

A traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki dinner where you can taste the season’s best. As the menu is curated for each season, the menu will change monthly. Enjoy this 10-course Kyoto-style kaiseki dinner, that features the following dish styles:

  • Sakizuke (Selection of 3 seasonal appetizers)
  • Owanmono (Soup)
  • Mukozuke (Dish using seasonal, fresh fish)
  • Yakimono (Grilled dish)
  • Shinogi (Small dish)
  • Agemono (Fried dish)
  • Shunmono (Seasonal dish)
  • Saba Sushi
  • Soup
  • Dessert

If you have any allergies or food aversions, please let the restaurant know ahead of time. The ingredient & number of dishes may slightly change depending on the season & availability.

*Not all ingredients are listed. Please alert the restaurant if you have any food allergies. All menu items are subject to change according to seasonality and availability.

Seating

Counter Seating ◎
Table Seating ◎
Japanese-style Tatami Seating –
Private Rooms ◎

Hours

Monday~ Saturday: 6PM~11PM (Last Entry 10:00PM)

Sundays &  Holidays: 6PM~10PM (Last Entry 9:00PM)

Closed: Wednesdays & 1 Sunday each month

Additional Information

・Indoor smoking allowed. This is NOT a smoking-free restaurant.
・Children Welcome. (No children’s kaiseki menu available. À la carte available)
・Guests within the same group must order the same course
・Please contact the restaurant directly if you expect to be late. If you arrive significantly past your reservation time, your reservation may be canceled, and a 100% cancellation fee will apply.

Restaurant Name

Gion Kawamoto

Location

Address

373 Kiyomotocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0084

'Kaiseki' Menu