Kyoto Kaiseki'Kaiseki' Menu (Kyoto City)

Enjoy an authentic Kyoto-style Kaiseki. 

Just a few steps away from the historical Yasaka Shrine of Gion, enter a hidden alleyway to discover an intimate establishment located inside of a traditional Japanese architecture (known as machiya). Here, you’ll find Chef Tanaka, his wife, and just one other chef offering some of the most exquisite Kyoto-style cuisine. The ingredients served in this kaiseki are some of the freshest that you’ll find in Kyoto. Every morning, Chef Tanaka visits Kyoto’s Central Wholesale Market to select the freshest seasonal fish and produce to prepare your kaiseki of the day.

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

7PM~10PM (Last Entry 8PM)

Closed: Sundays

・Please contact the restaurant directly if you will be more than 15 minutes late. If you are more than 30 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and a 100% cancellation will incur.

Please take a look at the FAQ page for more details regarding payments & reservations.

The restaurant asks that all guests within the same group select the same kaiseki dinner course. This is to ensure that all guests are able to enjoy each dish in its freshest state, and, as each dish is prepared one-by-one, everyone is able to savor the dinner together.

Enjoy an authentic Kyoto-style Kaiseki. 

Just a few steps away from the historical Yasaka Shrine of Gion, enter a hidden alleyway to discover an intimate establishment located inside of a traditional Japanese architecture (known as machiya). Here, you’ll find Chef Tanaka, his wife, and just one other chef offering some of the most exquisite Kyoto-style cuisine. The ingredients served in this kaiseki are some of the freshest that you’ll find in Kyoto. Every morning, Chef Tanaka visits Kyoto’s Central Wholesale Market to select the freshest seasonal fish and produce to prepare your kaiseki of the day.

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

7PM~10PM (Last Entry 8PM)

Closed: Sundays

・Please contact the restaurant directly if you will be more than 15 minutes late. If you are more than 30 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and a 100% cancellation will incur.

Please take a look at the FAQ page for more details regarding payments & reservations.

The restaurant asks that all guests within the same group select the same kaiseki dinner course. This is to ensure that all guests are able to enjoy each dish in its freshest state, and, as each dish is prepared one-by-one, everyone is able to savor the dinner together.

Located in the serene Higashiyama area of Kyoto city (near Nanzenji Temple), this traditional kaiseki restaurant accepts customers exclusively by reservations-only. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere and traditions of a long-established restaurant that places emphasis on the conversations between customers and chefs. Almost all ingredients used at this kaiseski restaurant are sourced locally from Kyoto or the surrounding area. The traditional flavors and techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation can not only be enjoyed in the ingredients, but also in the seasonings such as miso, soy sauce, sake, vinegar, and even the water.

Pair your kaiseki dinner with original Japanese sake made from a brewery in the Kitayama area of Kyoto, or local wine from a winery in the Tamba area of Kyoto.

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

5PM~9PM (Last Entry 8:00PM)
*Irregular Holidays

・No Smoking
・Children of all ages welcome.
・Guests within the same group must order the same course.
・Please contact the restaurant directly if you will be more than 15 minutes late. If you are more than 30 minutes late without notice, your reservation may be cancelled and a 100% cancellation will incur.
・Unfortunately, ingredients cannot be changed to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions.

The restaurant asks that all guests within the same group select the same kaiseki dinner course. This is to ensure that all guests are able to enjoy each dish in its freshest state, and, as each dish is prepared one-by-one, everyone is able to savor the dinner together.

This traditional Japanese restaurant is located in the Kiyamachi neighborhood of Kyoto, which overlooks the banks of the gently flowing Takasegawa River. Choose to sit at the counter or table seating in a refined atmosphere.

The counter is made of hinoki Japanese cypress, which was specially commissioned by the founder of this restaurant. If you sit at the counter, you’ll be able to see the chef’s hands at work, and enjoy the entire dining process from cooking to serving. There is also a semi-private room in the back of the restaurant that can accommodate 2 to 4 guests, perfect for groups or special occasion dinners.

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

The chefs at this restaurant offer traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine with seasonal flavors and the spirit of Japanese ‘omotenashi’ hospitality. Each dish is carefully prepared using only the best seasonal ingredients, and created one by one so that each showcases a depth of flavor.

The base of many of their dishes is their handmade dashi stock : freshly shaved dried bonito flakes carefully prepared in a way that maximizes the flavor of each ingredients.

6PM~10PM (Last Entry 8PM)

Closed on Sundays & Holidays

・No Smoking
・Counter seating for children: Junior high school age and up. Children are welcome to dine in the semi-private room.
・Please contact the restaurant directly if you will be more than 15 minutes late. If you are more than 30 minutes late without notice, your reservation may be cancelled.

Enjoy an kaiseki dinner in an elegant Kyoto-style machiya in Kyoto’s Gion neighborhood. The interior is decorated in a renovated Japanese style with Kyoto-ware created by Kyoto artists collected by the owner-chef.

We recommend sitting at the counter to admire the the chef at work while enjoying a conversation as you savor the food. There are also private rooms that over look the Japanese garden, which is perfect fro groups or special occasion dinner.

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

6PM~10PM (Last Entry 8:30PM)

Closed on Sundays & Holidays

・No Smoking
・Counter seating for children: Junior high school age and up. Children are welcome to dine in the semi-private room.
・Please contact the restaurant directly if you will be more than 15 minutes late. If you are more than 30 minutes late without notice, your reservation may be cancelled and a 100% cancellation will incur.

Located in the serene Higashiyama area of Kyoto city (near Nanzenji Temple), this traditional kaiseki restaurant accepts customers exclusively by reservations-only. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere and traditions of a long-established restaurant that places emphasis on the conversations between customers and chefs. Almost all ingredients used at this kaiseski restaurant are sourced locally from Kyoto or the surrounding area. The traditional flavors and techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation can not only be enjoyed in the ingredients, but also in the seasonings such as miso, soy sauce, sake, vinegar, and even the water.

Pair your kaiseki dinner with original Japanese sake made from a brewery in the Kitayama area of Kyoto, or local wine from a winery in the Tamba area of Kyoto.

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

5PM~9PM (Last Entry 8:00PM)
*Irregular Holidays

・No Smoking
・Children of all ages welcome.
・Guests within the same group must order the same course.
・Please contact the restaurant directly if you will be more than 15 minutes late. If you are more than 30 minutes late without notice, your reservation may be cancelled and a 100% cancellation will incur.
・Unfortunately, ingredients cannot be changed to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions.

The restaurant asks that all guests within the same group select the same kaiseki dinner course. This is to ensure that all guests are able to enjoy each dish in its freshest state, and, as each dish is prepared one-by-one, everyone is able to savor the dinner together.

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.

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

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

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

Closed: Wednesdays & 1 Sunday each month

・Smoking allowed
・Children of all ages welcome.
・Guests within the same group must order the same course.
・Please contact the restaurant directly if you will be more than 15 minutes late. If you are more than 30 minutes late without notice, your reservation may be cancelled and a 100% cancellation will incur.
・This restaurant can make menu adjustments to accommodate allergy or dietary restrictions.

This traditional Japanese kappo restaurant is tucked away in a narrow alley near Gion’s famous Tatsumi-bashi Bridge. The chef has been specializing in Japanese cuisine for over 20 years, having had trained at famous hotels and restaurants throughout Kyoto.
Choose to sit at the counter to admire the chef’s skills and techniques up close, or relax at a horigotatsu-style table (sunken table) with 4 seats, to enjoy a meal with family and friends.

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

The restaurant is proud of its selection of wild fish directly from Awaji Island and Wakasa Bay, Kyoto vegetables sourced directly from local farmers, and even the plates & bowls that each dish is served in. The ingredients in their dashi stock, which can be said is the basis of Japanese cuisine, includes carefully selected rishiri kelp and maguro tuna to bring out a delicate aroma and deep flavor.

Each course expresses the changes of the four seasons, showcasing delicate flavors, aromas, textures and colorful ingredients. This is a meal that is sure to delight all of your senses.

6PM~9PM

Closed on Sundays

・No Smoking
・Counter seating for children: Junior high school age and up. Children are welcome to dine at the table seating.
・Please contact the restaurant directly if you will be more than 15 minutes late. If you are more than 30 minutes late without notice, your reservation may be cancelled.

Enjoy an authentic Kyoto-style Kaiseki. 

Just a few steps away from the historical Yasaka Shrine of Gion, enter a hidden alleyway to discover an intimate establishment located inside of a traditional Japanese architecture (known as machiya). Here, you’ll find Chef Tanaka, his wife, and just one other chef offering some of the most exquisite Kyoto-style cuisine. The ingredients served in this kaiseki are some of the freshest that you’ll find in Kyoto. Every morning, Chef Tanaka visits Kyoto’s Central Wholesale Market to select the freshest seasonal fish and produce to prepare your kaiseki of the day.

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

7PM~10PM (Last Entry 8PM)

Closed: Sundays

・Please contact the restaurant directly if you will be more than 15 minutes late. If you are more than 30 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and a 100% cancellation will incur.

Please take a look at the FAQ page for more details regarding payments & reservations.

The restaurant asks that all guests within the same group select the same kaiseki dinner course. This is to ensure that all guests are able to enjoy each dish in its freshest state, and, as each dish is prepared one-by-one, everyone is able to savor the dinner together.

This traditional Japanese restaurant is located in the Kiyamachi neighborhood of Kyoto, which overlooks the banks of the gently flowing Takasegawa River. Choose to sit at the counter or table seating in a refined atmosphere.

The counter is made of hinoki Japanese cypress, which was specially commissioned by the founder of this restaurant. If you sit at the counter, you’ll be able to see the chef’s hands at work, and enjoy the entire dining process from cooking to serving. There is also a semi-private room in the back of the restaurant that can accommodate 2 to 4 guests, perfect for groups or special occasion dinners.

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

The chefs at this restaurant offer traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine with seasonal flavors and the spirit of Japanese ‘omotenashi’ hospitality. Each dish is carefully prepared using only the best seasonal ingredients, and created one by one so that each showcases a depth of flavor.

The base of many of their dishes is their handmade dashi stock : freshly shaved dried bonito flakes carefully prepared in a way that maximizes the flavor of each ingredients.

6PM~10PM (Last Entry 8PM)

Closed on Sundays & Holidays

・No Smoking
・Counter seating for children: Junior high school age and up. Children are welcome to dine in the semi-private room.
・Please contact the restaurant directly if you will be more than 15 minutes late. If you are more than 30 minutes late without notice, your reservation may be cancelled and a 100% cancellation will incur.

This traditional Japanese kappo restaurant is tucked away in a narrow alley near Gion’s famous Tatsumi-bashi Bridge. The chef has been specializing in Japanese cuisine for over 20 years, having had trained at famous hotels and restaurants throughout Kyoto.
Choose to sit at the counter to admire the chef’s skills and techniques up close, or relax at a horigotatsu-style table (sunken table) with 4 seats, to enjoy a meal with family and friends.

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

The restaurant is proud of its selection of wild fish directly from Awaji Island and Wakasa Bay, Kyoto vegetables sourced directly from local farmers, and even the plates & bowls that each dish is served in. The ingredients in their dashi stock, which can be said is the basis of Japanese cuisine, includes carefully selected rishiri kelp and maguro tuna to bring out a delicate aroma and deep flavor.

Each course expresses the changes of the four seasons, showcasing delicate flavors, aromas, textures and colorful ingredients. This is a meal that is sure to delight all of your senses.

6PM~9PM

Closed on Sundays

・No Smoking
・Counter seating for children: Junior high school age and up. Children are welcome to dine at the table seating.
・Please contact the restaurant directly if you will be more than 15 minutes late. If you are more than 30 minutes late without notice, your reservation may be cancelled.

Enjoy an kaiseki dinner in an elegant Kyoto-style machiya in Kyoto’s Gion neighborhood. The interior is decorated in a renovated Japanese style with Kyoto-ware created by Kyoto artists collected by the owner-chef.

We recommend sitting at the counter to admire the the chef at work while enjoying a conversation as you savor the food. There are also private rooms that over look the Japanese garden, which is perfect for groups or special occasion dinner.

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

6PM~10PM (Last Entry 8:30PM)

Closed on Sundays & Holidays

・No Smoking
・Counter seating for children: Junior high school age and up. Children are welcome to dine in the semi-private room.
・Please contact the restaurant directly if you will be more than 15 minutes late. If you are more than 30 minutes late without notice, your reservation may be cancelled and a 100% cancellation will incur.