KOKE

This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. The food and service were flawless, and the restaurant itself is beautiful. An exceptional team delivering incredible work. will recommend to friend to try once. We also order a wine pairing which is very compliment. Thanks Chef and service team

Absolutely perfect experience, great vibes, great food, surprises, service, everything you expect from a Michelin Star restaurant is here. The chef is passionate and was able to source ingredients from all over Japan and especially Okinawa, the flavours varies from dish to dish but each one was full of surprise and unique combinations. I would definitely come back if I were to visit Kyoto again.

We have experienced fine dinning around the world and this is one of the best meals I have ever had in my life. The courses were so incredibly unique! The apple dessert almost brought me to tears, it was one of the best desserts I’ve ever had in my life. Incredible experience.

One of the most unforgettable dining experiences I’ve had in Kyoto—something that will stay with me for a long time. From the moment you step inside, the space feels like something special. Thoughtfully designed, with lighting that sets the perfect mood and tableware that elevates every detail of the experience. Every element, no matter how subtle, carries a sense of quiet precision. And then, the food. Just close your eyes and trust the chef and his incredible team. Drawing from his Okinawan roots and experience at the highest level of Michelin-starred Spanish cuisine, he masterfully brings together these influences, creating a journey that is both deeply personal and full of unexpected moments. It’s the kind of experience you never want to end. I chose the tasting menu paired with the non-alcoholic drinks, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made! The way the flavors complemented each other, the depth and subtlety of each pairing—completely unlike anything I’ve had before. A truly standout experience. Huge thanks to the entire team!

Dinner at Koke has been a highlight of our experiences in Japan thus far. We ordered the full tasting menu with wine, and we enjoyed an abundance of courses and wine pairings throughout the evening. The service was excellent, the experience was intimate, and we enjoyed every member of the staff we interacted with… which turned out to be everyone! Contrary to a prior review, every staff member we met was able to detail anything needed in English as well. Though, I don’t see why this should be a requirement for a fine dining experience in Japan. We were quickly able to experience precisely why this restaurant was awarded a Star. The Duck was outstanding. And if was up to me, I’d give them a second Star too! Beyond the food, I want to highlight a particular stressful scenario that Koke was able to assist with. We had a non refundable, pre paid reservation via Omakase. We were riding the Shinkansen from Hiroshima to Kyoto, and we made it as far as Shin-Ōsaka before all East bound train service was delayed and ultimately cancelled due to typhoon 10. It became clear we’d be unable to make our reservation, and we tried reaching out to Omakase for assistance, but we knew their only option for same day cancellation was to charge us 100% of our booking. When we did not hear back, we took a chance by emailing Koke directly explaining our predicament and asking if they’d be willing to seat us on a subsequent evening. They responded quickly with “It’s ok!” and booked us a table the following evening. We are SO appreciative of this gesture, and we became even more so when we arrived and saw there were only 14 total seats! All we can say is, “THANK YOU!”

We had an exceptional meal at Koke. We had the dinner tasting menu with full wine pairing. It was a very intimate and peaceful dining experience, as the restaurant can only fit about 12 guests. We loved the slight Spanish influence on the food. It was a subtle cohesion of Spanish and Japanese which made every mouthful unique and interesting. Presentation was also beautiful. This was our most expensive meal in Japan, but as we were on honeymoon we felt we could treat ourselves. The meal was definitely worth it. Many other reviewers complained about the lack of English spoken. We did not have this experience. The staff all spoke English, some better than others, but enough to converse and have an enjoyable experience.

We had a wonderful meal at Koke - potentially our favorite fine dining meal of the entire trip! The chef creatively fuses Japanese and Spanish cuisines in ways that never feel forced or performative. The food was delicious, and I’m still thinking about many bites we had last night. The decor and vibe are really excellent, too, albeit the dining room (and sometimes the servers) were a bit too quiet. It almost felt like we had to whisper. But the food was SO GOOD!!! I will say the beverage pairing was extremely disappointing. The wines were not served at the right temperatures. There were two pours of orange wine, which is such a specific taste that it’s unusual to be so represented. This was a big negative part of an otherwise excellent experience.

We had a great experience at Koke! The staff was friendly and very attentive, we were able to view the chef and sous chefs preparing each course of our meal, and have a very tranquil environment. The courses were unique and delicious! Our favorites were the chocolate root beer pork filled ball and vension. We ordered one wine pairing and one non alcoholic pairing-- we were plesantly surprised at how much we enjoyed the non-alcoholic pairing! It was like nothing we have tasted before. If you book a reservation here- be warned- come with an empty stomach! Although all the courses are small- everthing was very filling! We went for lunch on a sunday and spent around 2+ hours here. Highly reccomend Koke if you are looking to have a unique dining experience in a relaxing environment!