Oryori Mashita

Fantastic food. Really great attention to detail. The staff was attentive. I saw some of the negative reviews and was initially hesitant. But the courses were great, very thoughtfully prepared. We chatted with staff and then explained all the dishes and everything made so much sense and was delicious. Would recommend if you want a great Japanese eating experience.

At short notice we were able to book two counter seats at this fantastic restaurant. Hidden away in its own private alley you would easily miss it if you didn't know where it is. The service was impeccable, each dish beautifully presented and introduced. At our request we were given sake pairings with each of our ten courses and still came out with a very reasonable bill. Definitely arrive hungry as the dishes whilst delicate are still very filling. As the menu changes daily we will definitely visit again next time we are in Kyoto.

Great food and great atmosphere. Really enjoyed our time. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and service overall was impeccable.

I made a sudden reservation and had a quite satisfactory lunch. Although my group was somewhat noisy, which didn't align with the restaurant's desired atmosphere, the staff did their best to accommodate us. Through this review, I extend my apologies and gratitude.

For the price I was expecting a better service. The room was cold, we had to ask for blankets. The bathroom was even colder, zero heating. The food was nice but not well presented, they don’t speak English which is weird for a Michelin restaurant. There was a lady washing the dirty plates in front of us the whole time we where there. The total was 350£ for 2 tasting menus with 2 beers and 2 green teas.

A little overpriced but they do give you a lot of food. There was not very much explanation about which each dish was, but the staff were very friendly. The sashimi, mackerel, and the soup with gold leaf were delicious. The rest of the dishes were not really to our taste and the ingredients felt quite repetitive (we had the same broth 3 times). I don't think we would spend the 32000 yen to repeat the experience again.

This was our first experience of Kaiseki and Mashita was an excellent introduction. Mixing seasonal fresh ingredients in ways I've never seen prepared before was exciting and delicious. Over the course of two hours we enjoyed the service and delightful tasting dishes for a hard to beat price point. Our standout items featured the octopus and snail from the Hassun, its odd but the real wasabi paired with the sashimi and the miso crepe rolled dessert. An amazingly enjoyable meal.

Criminally underrated on here. Exceptional food (our favorite in Kyoto) and truly incredible service. We felt very welcomed and found the meal to be the perfect progressional. Seasonal and delicious!