Kikunoi Honten
Kaiseki restaurant · Kyoto-shi ·
Michelin-starred kaiseki with seasonal dishes & refined presentation
Michelin-starred kaiseki with seasonal dishes & refined presentation
"Kikunoi is spreading the word worldwide about the allure of Japanese cuisine. Yoshihiro Murata sets his sights on innovation while evangelising Kyoto’s graceful ryotei culture. Occasionally Western ingredients get added to the mix, infusing a contemporary sensibility. Change accumulates in layers here, as a result of shifting personnel: Chef Murata invites trainees from overseas to pass on to them the true nature of Japanese cuisine and Japanese traditions of service. Fixing his gaze on the future of Japanese cooking, Murata cultivates the next generation of chefs." - Michelin Inspector
"8 restaurants did also maintain the highest distinction and are recommended with Three MICHELIN Stars for their unique cuisine – of which Kikunoi Honten and Hyotei have been awarded Three MICHELIN Stars for the 15th consecutive year." - MICHELIN Guide Japan
"This bento and coffee shop was opened to introduce people to the taste of Kikunoi. The menu was created mindful of the refreshments served at a tea ceremony. In addition to appetisers, tsukuri and nimono soup, there is a rich variety of side dishes in the bento box. At the end come seasonal vegetables and tai takikomi-gohan. Relax while gazing at the mossy garden. After lunch, it operates as a shop for modern-style Japanese sweets." - Michelin Inspector
"Continuing to hold three Stars in Kyoto, this landmark has proudly maintained the accolade since the first edition of the Guide." - MICHELIN Guide Asia
"A three‑Michelin‑starred Kyoto kaiseki institution that served as the formative training ground for chef Daisuke Hayashi; its prestige and traditional Kyoto techniques are cited as the most direct influence on his approach to kaiseki and on the shaping of his career." - James Hansen
