VELROSIER

As someone who dinned in a many Michelin restaurants I would like to compliment the creativity of the chef of his interpretation of Chinese cuisine to fine dining. It was outstanding and well deserved its star rating. As well they made a great alternative and show flexibility for gluten free dishes. Thank you

experience was memorable thanks to the amazing staff. They were incredibly accommodating to our needs — so kind and professional that at times I felt like they could read my mind! There was a tall young man and another man with a very warm smile who both stood out for their attentiveness and service. As for the food, I have to admit I had higher expectations. Some dishes were definitely good — like the one I posted a picture of — but others felt quite typical. By that, I mean the flavors were something I've had before at other restaurants, often for half the price. The concept and presentation were elegant and fancy, which I appreciated, but I wish the flavors had matched the same level. I was hoping for more umami, more depth, and more originality in the sauces rather than the familiar flavors we’re used to. When you're paying over ¥50,000, you expect the taste to reflect that price. So while the service and setting were top-notch, I feel the food could be elevated a bit more to meet the expectations set by the ambiance and cost.

Booked this for a high end meal on our trip before we set off for Tokyo and we were not disappointed. Firstly the restaurant is on the 2nd floor of a building - it has a very cool looking dark ambience about it. Quote intimate with only 6 tables or so - but well spaced out so you still feel private at your table. The staff were great and very welcoming. The drinks menu was pretty limited (the only beer is a stout), but the Greek rose wine we ordered was lovely so not a huge issue. Be warned - come hungry! There is a huge amount of food. Won’t give away what the courses are but we thoroughly enjoyed every single 1. A proper fine dining experience. Thoroughly recommend for any food lovers.

Went to Velrosier a while ago and I really enjoyed it. The food was great, the shark fin is truly something special. The foie gras and the dessert were also excellent and tasty. I enjoyed the wine pairings, especially the Mead, it was something unique. The staff was very nice and friendly.

Wow wow wow. Hits after hits. Bold rich taste speaks for itself. Elevated and innovative Chinese cuisine at its finest. 10+ course and we selected the 11,000 yen menu; we left really full. Each dish was a banger with no misses. They also thoughtfully catered and prepped for our pescatarian diet. Hands down one of the most delicious meals in recent memory. Can't get better than the price to food ratio, especially at a 2 starred Michelin restaurant. Well worth! Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They can explain the ingredients in English and Japanese. The entire restaurant had to more or less eat at the same place which was fine since we took and documented our experience. Reservations made online and we were lucky enough to get one less than one week out. Highly recommended and will definitely be back with family and friends.

Great innovative chinese cuisine in Kyoto. All dishes were outstanding. The only critics from me on the amount of the dishes: it was a bit too heavy. You really need to be super hungry.

The dining area was lively and cozy, seating around 7 parties. The open kitchen structure was great because we were able to see (and hear) various parts of the chefs cooking processes. Food was good - every dish was well executed and flavored, as opposed to being overly sweet or salty. Highlights for me was the first dessert of almond jelly and the Peking duck inspired course. My partner and I went for the 20000 yen lunch menu, and were stuffed after finishing (I regretted having breakfast). The only thing that I would appreciate a bit more of is vegetable based dishes to break up the heaviness and meatiness of many consecutive meat courses. Service was impeccable, with refills of tea almost every dish, thorough explanations of the dishes themselves, and options to reduce course sizes if you were getting too full. The waiters would also adjust to small things, such as slowing down sauce pours and presentations if you were taking photo and videos.

This restaurant is a hidden 2 Michelin star gem inside a shopping centre. With only seven tables, the room on its own takes you on a journey – dark wood, stone, dim lighting. Presented beautifully, the amuse bouche sets the bar high – nothing tastes what it looks like, which creates a fun opening act. Superb presentation is kept up throughout the menu, where Chinese flavours are artfully combined with Japanese ingredients in a French manner. Chinese food isn’t easy to elevate, but the chefs here do an outstanding job. The black sphere that is in fact a pork dumpling was undeniably the highlight of the meal. The only disappointment both visually and taste-wise, was the bonito tuna dish. Considering the amount of food (which is a lot, so arrive hungry), I’d say that dish was simply unnecessary. Service is on point. Compact, yet interesting wine list with an international selection. Delicious desserts. Highly recommended.