Tsukumo

Kaiseki restaurant · Nara-shi

Tsukumo

Kaiseki restaurant · Nara-shi

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968 Kideracho, Nara, 630-8306, Japan

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A cozy, Zen-inspired haven, this gem offers beautifully presented seasonal kaiseki dishes paired with warm hospitality in a laid-back vibe.  

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968 Kideracho, Nara, 630-8306, Japan Get directions

tsukumonara.com

¥10,000+

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968 Kideracho, Nara, 630-8306, Japan Get directions

+81 742 22 9707
tsukumonara.com

¥10,000+

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Tsukumo

"Masato Nishihara is intrigued by the beauty of the incomplete; art that stops just short of perfection. Subtracting one line from a hundred makes the character for ‘tsukumo’ an old-timey word for ‘ninety-nine’, but it also denotes ‘white’, the starting-point akin to a ‘tabula rasa’, as it is one short of one hundred, or completion. Nishihara unravels the culture of Nara, where Japan’s history began. Seeking a deeper understanding of Japanese cuisine, he weaves his menu from local ingredients and his innate ingenuity. Originality flows like tales from the old capital." - Michelin Inspector

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「MICHELIN Guide Nara 2022」An Interview with Starred restaurants

"The chef celebrates the occasion with his wife, the proprietress, and is committed to continuing their culinary efforts." - MICHELIN Guide Japan

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First Edition Of MICHELIN Guide Nara 2022 Revealed

"At Tsukumo, chef Masato Nishihara, who trained in Kyoto, New York and London before settling in Nara, offers a most original Japanese cuisine. Bringing together local ingredients and more daring flavours such as truffles, while imagining a culinary dialogue between different Japanese traditions, including shojin ryori (an assortment of vegan dishes classically served in Japanese Buddhist temples), the chef and his team create memorable menus that defy classic Japanese codes." - MICHELIN Guide Japan

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Sarah Plant

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Fantastic food, would recommend trying a few dishes and prices are very reasonable. I had the cold shrimp, radish and lettuce spring rolls were amazing. Then followed by deep fried burdock with a stick glaze and deep fried octopus (was a little chewy, but ok). And for the grand finale, cold, fairly rare Kobe beef with raw onion and carrot. The beef was AMAZING! The waiters and waitresses were very patient and hospitable and they had an English menu with pictures. + a medium Asahi, it all came to just over 2,700¥

JINGYU HE

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Reserved lunch through hotel at Tsukumo. I think it's quite enjoyable and the staff can speak English better than staff in some restaurants in Osaka and Kyoto. For the price tag it's quite worth it. The service is pretty good and the dining environment is not too serious.

Shing Chi Emil Chung

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Delicious food where able to look how the chief prepare each element to the table, with warm services and environment:) Highly recommended if you are around the area:) 5 Star lunch!

Richard Heaslip

Google
An absolute treasure of a restaurant. A more authentic Japanese experience will be hard to find. Art, history, creativity, culture, and incredible tastes. If you’re lucky enough to get a reservation you are in for a treat.

Kirinna Chen

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What a treat! Absolutely delicious and everything’s beautifully presented.

Sandy Chen

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Best kaiseki restaurant in the earth !

Carlos CC

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Great experience in Nara!

小林章人

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東大寺のお水取りの行事が終わった後だったので、そのお水を料理に入れて出されたメニューがあり体が浄化されたような良い気分で食事ができました。御料理はどれも繊細で美味しかったです。最後の方に大和牛の好き焼き風の一品が出されましたが個人的にはお肉の塊を少しだけ頂きたかったです。器も奈良茶碗などの年代ものが出てきたり驚かせられました。ここで薦められた地酒の三輪山で造られた「みむろ杉」は大変美味しく、近くの酒屋でとてもお手頃な値段で購入し家飲みで楽しんでいます。貴重なお酒との出合いができたお店でした。