Jose Lugo
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Our hotel made a reservation at this place after asking for a recommendation. So, we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived and saw it was a Michelin rated location.
But, the star is well deserved. The service and hospitality were excellent. The chef cares deeply about the presentation, and explained each dish (with a handheld translator). The 500-cut squid was out of this world.
The ambiance was nice and calm. It was only us and another group of two, so it really felt like a private experience.
If we come back to Nara, we'll definitely visit again.