Sen

Food is fresh and meticulously prepared down to its presentation which followed a theme of boys day, a holiday celebrated in the month of my visit. The host was friendly and welcoming in spite of the fact that I was a foreigner who spoke no Japanese. This was an overall wonderful experience that was well worth the money.

Our first kaiseki experience. We came for lunch service and were impressed by each dish brought out. The level of service was at a high standard and we felt very welcomed despite being foreigners. Highly recommend Sen if you are looking to experience Kaiseki as a visitor to Japan.

SEN is a magical dining and cultural experience. The attention to detail in each dish, its presentation and collection is spectacular. We are so glad we went - our departure with the farewell from the SEN team will never be forgotten.

Our dinner at Sen was one of the best culinary experiences I've ever had and I don't say that lightly. I've been to more than 100 Michelin-starred restaurants in many different countries and Sen would easily be one of the top few. . The entire restaurant consists of and 8-seat counter. It's a 2-1/2 hour "experience" that starts with the staff bringing out the live fish before preparation and it's interesting to watch the careful work required to plate some of the dishes. Presentation and taste were phenomenal, portions were generous and the sake pairing was an excellent value. The chef and staff were extremely friendly and helpful throughout. There are really nice and genuine people. Everything has English translations, so no issues whatsoever. Try to visit Sen before they get star #2, because it's bound to happen.

It’s my second visit in 6 months - exceeding my expectation again. The food is amazing - you can see, smell, touch and feel the chief’s passion and dedication in every dish. The wine pairing makes the experience even better. I’m so afraid to give a high score to Sen which might make it even harder to book. But after trying another Michelin restaurant in town, I’m so grateful for how I was treated in Sen. It worths flying over the sea to Japan even only for one dinner here.

Amazing michelin star dinner experience. Enjoyed a lot. Service was top-notch and personalized because of only 9 customers. Food was amazing. Chef was very friendly. He even came to drop us off at taxi.

By far the best kaiseki we had and best meal in Kyoto. Fine quality, luxurious ingredients. You can taste and feel alot of attention and detail in the food served. Staff was warm and welcoming - we were served by a very hospitable mandarin-speaking staff. Simply awesome and unforgettable culinary experience.

If you are looking for a once in a lifetime culinary experience, I would highly recommend Sen. With only 8 seats, it is an intimate and magical dining experience. The chef and staff paid so much attention to every detail and were incredibly attentive and thoughtful. They were so kind to explain anything we might not understand and had an English menu to guide us through each course. We felt very lucky to have gotten to partake in such a special and perfectly curated meal. Thank you for such a beautiful experience that was the highlight of our time in Kyoto!