Matakichi

Overall, this was a thoughtfully prepared kaiseki meal using high quality ingredients. I arrived about 30 minutes late due to unexpected travel issues, and the staff were very understanding and accommodating, which I truly appreciated. The dishes were clearly prepared with great care, and many of the ingredients were fresh and well chosen. The beef gyukatsu was delicious, tender, and flavorful. However, one portion had a very high fat content, with nearly half of the cut consisting of white fat, which affected the balance of the dish. A few other items stood out less positively. The baked silver pomfret had a noticeable fishy flavor, and the miso soup had a slightly burnt taste, which was unexpected in an otherwise refined meal. The staff were absolutely wonderful. They were kind, attentive, and genuinely welcoming throughout the evening. It was especially nice that they came outside to see us off, which left a warm and lasting impression. One thing to note is the length of the meal. The full course took over three hours, and while this may suit some diners, it felt quite exhausting to sit and wait through such a long progression of courses. Overall, the experience showed care and intention, with service being a highlight, though pacing and a few flavor details could be improved to make the meal more comfortable.

The sweetest restaurant! They have a preset menu but everything is so perfect you don’t have to worry at all. It was the best food we had so far three days in to our trip!

If you are here you Should come and visit The server speaks 4 languages and they let you sample the drink to order and the food is new and refreshing. Course meal, a lot of good food, creative, and finishing it with ice cream. And I am here. Ask about me and we might have a nice conversation of ir you are reading in the future, I will get my time machine running and meet you there.

This restaurant is a hidden gem. We did not reserve, but luckily there was space if we selected the fixed menu. Our host used his phone to explain the ingredients when served. Some were quite adventurous. After almost a week in Japan this was a highlight. We spent a little over two hours. So please make sure you have time. The pictures will speak for themselves. The shaved ice dessert made of natural mountain lake ice was amazing. Highly recommended.

Great place, I recommend! We went there for lunch and got served a great set. The staff is very friendly and tries its best to communicate despite not really speaking English. The food was delicious. The place has a good vibe as well, very relaxing. どうもありがとう

Walked in blind, and ended with an unforgettable and delicious dinner. Tons of innovative combinations — we’ve eaten at Michelin star restaurants with less interesting food. By far our favorite dinner in Kyoto, maybe Japan.

Saw they had kakigori when walking by, was seated immediately and it was 10/10! We got the mango and loved it.

An outstanding experience. Warm welcome and best dinner we have had in Japan at the end of our first week. We fell upon this gem by chance and are delighted that we will have an outstanding address to recommend to our friends. The quality of the set course dinner was superb and removed the headache of deciding what to eat! Beautiful presentation for each of the many courses including delicious fish, beef, vegetables and tofu.