日本料理は京都で和の心を伝える祇園にしかわ | 口コミ

This was a very thoughtful crafted omakase experience. Each dish had wonderfully coordinated flavors paired with beautiful ceramic. The service was really well done and the food was delicious. It was a wonderful treat. It costed about ¥32,000 per person

This place is phenomenal and worth the money you’re going to spend. The food is well crafted in terms of taste, presentation, and look. Each meal felt meticulously crafted, the courses placed in a specific order to ensure each course stood out on its own.

The staff was very attentive - checking in at the perfect time and getting the next course to you. They made sure we enjoyed the food, gave us an explanation of each dish and what to expect, and it really enhanced the experience.

We had the omakase experience, which made the whole evening feel private and intimate. We got to take our time, got to sit in a quiet room to ourselves and just be present in the moment.

This is a highly recommended Michelin Star experience. You should make it part of your trip itinerary and indulge!

Visited on 10/31/2025 for lunch. Amazing experience.
Upon arrival, you don't need to wait outside like we did. Everyone was waiting for us on the table inside to start the course.

my favorite kaiseki in Kyoto!
super nice owner and food is as good as you get.
love coming here every season.

2025.10に伺いました。

祇園佐々木一門会の祇園にしかわ
2010〜2年連続ミシュラン⭐︎1
2012〜14年連続ミシュラン⭐︎2

祇園に行ったら必ず行きたかった店、予定と予約が合い伺うことができました。

入り口から店内個室まで、雰囲気が素晴らしい！
料理・器ともに感動です。
毎月、器を2階から選び、そこから料理を考えるそうです。
今回、日本酒のペアリングをお願いしたんですが、ソムリエの方の知識と料理との相性、最高でした。

生きてきて良かった、頑張って稼いで良かった！
と思わせてくれるひとときを味わいました。
ありがとうございました。

店名入りのナプキンをいただきました。
お箸は三条の竹松との事で、帰りに買いました。

祇園に来た際は、是非また寄りたいお店。
オススメですよ！

(Translated by Google)
I visited in October 2025.

Gion Nishikawa, part of the Gion Sasaki Ichimonkai
Michelin Star Rating 1 for two consecutive years from 2010
Michelin Star Rating 2 for two consecutive years from 2012 to 2014

This is a restaurant I've always wanted to visit when I visit Gion, and I was able to make a reservation thanks to a schedule that worked out.

The atmosphere is fantastic, from the entrance to the private rooms inside the restaurant!
I was impressed with both the food and the tableware.
Apparently, each month, they select their tableware from the second floor and then use that to plan their meal.
This time, I asked for a sake pairing, and the sommelier's knowledge and the combination with the food were excellent.

It was a moment that made me feel glad to be alive and glad I worked hard!
Thank you very much.

I was given a napkin with the restaurant's name on it.
The chopsticks are from Takematsu in Sanjo, so I bought some on my way out.

I'd definitely like to visit this restaurant again next time I'm in Gion.
I recommend it!

季節を感じられる料理の数々。和食の最高峰。
大将はじめ、スタッフの皆さん気さくで、堅すぎない雰囲気で楽しめました。
日本酒と合わせて最高の食事が楽しめます。

(Translated by Google)
A variety of dishes that let you feel the seasons. The pinnacle of Japanese cuisine.
The chef and all the staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxed and relaxed.
The food was excellent, paired with Japanese sake.

This was the best meal of our life. When we return to Kyoto we will surely be coming Back

Overall an excellent experience that is the highlight of our trip to Japan. The food is artistically designed, prepared, and presented. Chef Junpei and his staff are super professional and took their time to explain each course and how it can be enjoyed. The sake recommended by chef Junpei is definitely the best we have ever had. Not only the food is great, all the dinning wares are also carefully selected by the chef. To make our experience even more memorable, the entire staff stood outside of the restaurant to say goodbye to the guests — in the drizzle!

大将のにしかわさんの素晴らしい料理と軽妙なダジャレを楽しんでください。
京都で大好きな料亭の１つです。

(Translated by Google)
Enjoy Chef Nishikawa's fantastic food and witty puns. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Kyoto.

Ohne Google Maps hätten wir dieses Juwel wohl nicht gefunden 😅.

Nach einem sehr herzlichen Empfang wurden wir direkt an den Tresen mit Blick in die offene Küche geführt. Das Restaurant ist für sein Kaiseki bekannt und es war tatsächlich ein wunderbares Erlebnis.

Jeder Gang war köstlich, einzigartig und liebevoll arrangiert, dazu vom Personal mit viel Wissen erklärt.

Eine außergewöhnliche kulinarische Erfahrung, die wir so schnell nicht vergessen werden! (Translated by Google) Without Google Maps, we probably wouldn't have found this gem 😅.

After a very warm welcome, we were led directly to the counter with a view of the open kitchen. The restaurant is known for its kaiseki, and it was truly a wonderful experience.

Each course was delicious, unique, and lovingly prepared, with the staff explaining it with great knowledge.

An exceptional culinary experience that we won't soon forget!

Unglaublich spannende Erfahrung. Das Essen, das Ambiente und der Service waren eindrücklich. Wir hatten das Menu mit Wein / Sakebegleitung. Lecker. Das Essen an der Theke ist ein Erlenbis für sich. Bedienung war offen und geduldig. (Translated by Google) An incredibly exciting experience. The food, ambiance, and service were all impressive. We had the set menu with wine and sake pairing. It was delicious. Eating at the counter was an experience in itself. The service was open and patient.

日本人でよかったと思える日本料理。上質すぎてなかなか再現性ないわなー。高級店ですがとても美味しくて上質なのでテンションも上がります。また頑張って再訪したいと思います。
アディオス👍

(Translated by Google)
Japanese food that makes me glad to be Japanese. It's so high quality that it's hard to replicate. It's a high-end restaurant, but it's so delicious and high quality that it gets me excited. I'll try my best to come back again. Adios👍

An unforgettable experience.
We had the lunch course at a private room, which was not heavy but incredibly delicate and thoughtfully composed. Every dish highlighted the superb flavor of each fresh ingredient, nothing was overpowering, just a beautiful balance of taste and presentation. The service was also outstanding; warm, attentive, and professional. Highly recommend for anyone looking for refined Kyoto cuisine in an intimate setting.

What an incredible journey of flavours. The ingredients are the centre of everything with no useless fuss.
Arigato gozaimasu!!!

新録の季節感溢れるミシュラン二つ星の懐石料理！

祇園四条駅から徒歩11分、
BRONZE AWARDで日本料理の百名店の
「祇園 にしかわ」を訪問。

平日の12時にTable Checkで予約して伺いました。

予約時にお昼の懐石料理 12,650円を注文。

店舗は数寄屋作りで大きな檜のカウンター、京料理の雰囲気を醸し出しています。

西川店主の目の前で楽しい会話と共に美味しい料理を頂きました。

京野菜をはじめとする旬な食材が店主の技で美味しさが引き出されていてとても美味しかったです。

鰹節より昆布の旨味が効いている出汁（間違っているかも？）の為か個人的には味付けがとても好みです。

最後まで美味しく頂きました。

【本日のメニュー】

①食材酒 春霞のお酒
②前菜 ホワイトアスパラガス焼浸し
③椀物 白甘鯛鱗燒 小蕪
④造里物 七谷地鶏
⑤八寸 飯蛸/鯛の子/稚鮎／そら豆/蕨すり流し
⑥油物 山菜の天ぷら 浅利のお出汁の餡掛け
⑦御飯物 筍御飯 香の物／赤出汁
⑧甘味 苺／わらび餅／アイスクリーム 御抹茶

(Translated by Google)
Newly recorded, seasonal Michelin two-star kaiseki cuisine!

Located an 11-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station,
I visited Gion Nishikawa, a Bronze Award-winning restaurant ranked among Japan's 100 best restaurants.

I made a reservation through Table Check for 12:00 on a weekday.

When I made the reservation, I ordered the lunch kaiseki menu for 12,650 yen.

The restaurant is built in the sukiya style with a large cypress counter, exuding a Kyoto cuisine atmosphere.

We enjoyed delicious food right in front of chef Nishikawa, while enjoying lively conversation.

The chef's skill in bringing out the flavors of seasonal ingredients, including Kyoto vegetables, was incredibly delicious.

I personally really liked the seasoning, perhaps because the broth (or dashi) is more flavorful from kelp than from bonito flakes (maybe I'm wrong?).

It was delicious until the very end.

[Today's Menu]

① Ingredients: Harukasumi Sake
② Appetizer: Grilled White Asparagus
③ Soup: Grilled White Tilefish with Turnip
④ Sashimi: Nanatani Jidori Chicken
⑤ Appetizer: Octopus on Rice / Sea Bream Roe / Young Sweetfish / Broad Beans / Fritillary Porridge
⑥ Fried Vegetable Tempura with Clam Dashi Sauce
⑦ Rice: Bamboo Shoot Rice with Pickles / Red Miso Soup
⑧ Dessert: Strawberries / Warabimochi / Ice Cream: Matcha

Ресторан кайсеки, т.е. блюда определенного типа подаются в определенном порядке, все строго по правилам.
Очень удобная и дружелюбная к иностранцам система бронирования, наверное поэтому большинство посетителей иностранцы.
Приходил на обед. Обслуживание приятное, нет скованности и напряжения, все дружелюбно и свободно, шеф пытался шутить, заводить разговоры.
Еда здесь в традиционном японском стиле, но при этом современная.
Думаю это отличное место начать знакомство с традиционной японской кухней, здесь она не покажется такой непривычной и непонятной, если вы раньше ее не пробовали.
Мне понравились все блюда, но не скажу, что сильно запомнились. Выделю только суши со скумбрией, лучшие, что пробовал в Киото. И очень вкусный рис – я и не думал, что отварной рис может быть так хорош. (Translated by Google) The restaurant is kaiseki, meaning dishes of a certain type are served in a specific order, strictly according to the rules.
The reservation system is very convenient and foreigner-friendly, which is probably why most of the customers are foreigners.
I came for lunch. The service was pleasant, without any stiffness or tension, everyone was friendly and relaxed, and the chef tried to joke around and start conversations.
The food here is traditional Japanese, yet modern.
I think this is a great place to start learning traditional Japanese cuisine; it won't seem so unfamiliar or confusing if you've never tried it before.
I liked all the dishes, but I wouldn't say they were particularly memorable. I'd single out the mackerel sushi, the best I've had in Kyoto. And the rice was delicious – I never thought boiled rice could be so good.

位在祇園一帶，榮獲米其林兩星高評價的懷石料理餐廳。
本次來訪的菜單如下：
- 食前酒：春霞のお酒
- 前菜：ホワイトアスパラガス焼浸し
- 椀物：白甘鯛鯖燒、小燕うくいす菜
- 造里物：七谷地鶏
- 八寸：飯蛸 / 鯛の子、稚鮎 / そら豆
- 燒物：のど黒炭火焼
- 御飯物：筍御飯、香の物 / 赤出汁
- 甘味：梅 / アイスクリーム、御抹茶
餐點皆採用當季新鮮食材，講究以自然、簡約的方式呈現食材本味。調味清淡，但層次豐富，體現懷石料理追求「少即是多」的哲學。雖然每道份量不大，但品項多樣，搭配節奏恰到好處的上菜，整體仍能帶來充足的飽足感與滿足感。
店內禁止使用相機拍照，鼓勵客人專注於餐桌上的每一道料理與當下的氛圍。
用餐空間寬敞寧靜，服務細緻周到，氣氛溫雅靜謐。不過主廚的說明主要以日語進行，若具備一定日語能力並對日本飲食文化較熟悉，想必能有更深入的體會與共鳴。
餐廳採全預約制，未預約無法入座。我是透過Omakase網站提前一個月預約，訂位費¥390很合理，也順利完成訂位與用餐。
以米其林二星水準而言，價格相對親民，午間套餐每人¥12,650，另加清酒一杯¥1,100。不接受刷卡，來訪請務必帶足夠現金。
整體用餐體驗佳，想在京都體驗懷石料理的好選擇。

餐點：★★★★☆
擺盤：★★★★★
份量：★★★★★
環境：★★★★★
服務：★★★★☆
訂位難度：★★★☆☆
性價比：★★★★☆ (Translated by Google) Located in the Gion area, this kaiseki restaurant has been awarded two Michelin stars.
The menu for this visit is as follows:
- Pre-dinner wine: Chunka no Sake
- Appetizer: ホワイトアスパラガス焼溼し
- Bowl: White sweet sea bream and squid, Xiaoyan tuna
- Creation: Seven Valleys
- Eight-inch: rice octopus / taiyako, young catfish / そら beans
- Burnt food: Nono black charcoal grill
- Rice dishes: Bamboo shoot rice, fragrant rice / red juice
- Sweet flavor: plum / agaric, matcha
All meals use fresh seasonal ingredients, and pay attention to presenting the original taste of the ingredients in a natural and simple way. The seasoning is light but rich in layers, reflecting the kaiseki philosophy of pursuing "less is more". Although the portions of each dish are not large, the variety of items and the well-paced serving of dishes can still bring a sufficient sense of fullness and satisfaction overall.
Cameras are prohibited in the store, and guests are encouraged to focus on every dish on the table and the current atmosphere.
The dining space is spacious and quiet, the service is attentive and thoughtful, and the atmosphere is gentle and quiet. However, the chef's explanations are mainly in Japanese. If you have a certain level of Japanese language skills and are familiar with Japanese food culture, you will surely have a deeper understanding and resonance.
The restaurant adopts a reservation system only, and you cannot be seated without a reservation. I made a reservation one month in advance through the Omakase website. The reservation fee of ¥390 was very reasonable, and the reservation and meal were completed smoothly.
Considering its two-star Michelin rating, the price is relatively affordable. The lunch set is ¥12,650 per person, plus a glass of sake for ¥1,100. Cards are not accepted, so be sure to bring enough cash with you when visiting.
The overall dining experience is good, a good choice if you want to experience kaiseki cuisine in Kyoto.

Meals: ★★★★☆
Presentation: ★★★★★
Serving size: ★★★★★
Environment: ★★★★★
Service: ★★★★☆
Difficulty of booking: ★★★☆☆
Value for money: ★★★★☆

Wir waren zu Mittag Gast im Gion Nishikawa. Wir hatten Plätze an der Theke und konnten so dem Können des Chefs mit eigenen Augen beiwohnen. Herr Nishikawa war sehr charmant und hat fortwährend die Gäste unterhalten, während er das Essen zubereitete. Für uns ein Glanzpunkt unseres Aufenthalts in Kyoto. Vielen Dank! (Translated by Google) We had lunch at Gion Nishikawa. We were seated at the counter and could witness the chef's skill firsthand. Mr. Nishikawa was very charming and kept the guests entertained while he prepared the food. It was a highlight of our stay in Kyoto. Thank you!

Chef and staff the best!

Very great people! Came here to celebrate my birthday and The best restaurant in Japan I’ve ate at so far!

料理中规中矩，没什么惊艳有印象的，当然价格也摆在这里，在日本算不上多贵的店家，网络预订也方便。作为初次来日本的朋友，鉴于这家网络预订方便，推荐可作为感受日本料理入门级的选择 (Translated by Google) The food was decent, nothing particularly amazing or memorable, but the price reflects that – it's not considered expensive in Japan. Online reservations are also convenient. For first-time visitors to Japan, given the ease of online booking, I'd recommend this as a good starting point for experiencing Japanese cuisine.

Luces y sombras para un restaurante Michelín. Es un restaurante tipo kaiseki cerca de Gion. Se trata de una experiencia gastronómica distinta a la que se suele esperar para un restaurante de esta categoría en Europa. Aquí se ensalza el producto principal y se intenta no “dañarlo” demasiado para que conserve su sabor. En general todos los platos estaban buenos. Sin embargo, es cierto que muchos como la sopa miso o el brote de bambú cocido ya los puedes probar en otros lugares y no ofrecen tanta diferencia (o quizás es mi gusto culinario). El sashimi fue un espectáculo, lo que más nos gustó sin duda. El precio es el que pagaría por un restaurante con esta categoría, aunque haciendo balance con todo lo anterior quizás me resulte excesivo. No dudo de que los criterios de la guía Michelín sean homogéneos, pero considero que en Europa se es más crítico para otorgar estas condecoraciones. (Translated by Google) The ups and downs of a Michelin-starred restaurant. It's a kaiseki-style restaurant near Gion. It's a different dining experience than what one might expect from a restaurant of this caliber in Europe. Here, the focus is on the main product and an attempt is made not to "damage" it too much so that it retains its flavor. Overall, all the dishes were good. However, it's true that many, like the miso soup or the cooked bamboo shoot, can be tried elsewhere and aren't that different (or perhaps it's just my culinary taste). The sashimi was spectacular, and it was definitely our favorite. The price is what I would pay for a restaurant of this caliber, although, considering all the above, it may seem excessive. I don't doubt that the Michelin Guide's criteria are uniform, but I think that in Europe, these awards are more critical.

最初にホワイトアスパラの焼き物とボッタルガがあわせてありました
食べたことのない組み合わせでありながら、どれを取ってもおいしい料理と伝統的建物が素晴らしかったです。

(Translated by Google)
First we had grilled white asparagus with bottarga. It was a combination I'd never tried before, but every dish was delicious and the traditional building was wonderful.

Nos ha encantado el menú al completo, en particular, el sashimi de bonito estaba increíble. Hemos probado varios sakes recomendados por el chef y han sido un acierto, el mejor sake que hemos probado hasta ahora. El lugar es muy acogedor y está decorado con mucho gusto. La atención por parte del chef, perfecta también. Muchas gracias por tan grata experiencia. (Translated by Google) We loved the entire menu, in particular, the bonito sashimi was incredible. We have tried several sakes recommended by the chef and they have been a success, the best sake we have tried so far. The place is very cozy and tastefully decorated. The attention from the chef was also perfect. Thank you very much for such a pleasant experience.

全て美味しいです。
美味しい、美味しくないは個人差はもちろんあるとは思います。
しかし、ここで美味しくないと感じたら、日本料理は合わない可能性が高いと言い切れるくらいです。
これ以上僕が評価するのもおこがましいので、是非一度行ってみてください。
個人的には鯖の寿司は生涯で一位です。
ご馳走様でした。またお伺いします。

(Translated by Google)
Everything is delicious.
Whether something is delicious or not will of course vary from person to person.
However, if you don't find the food delicious here, I can safely say that Japanese cuisine is likely not for you.
It would be presumptuous of me to rate it any further, so I would encourage you to go and try it once.
Personally, the mackerel sushi was the best I've ever had in my life.
Thank you for the meal. I'll visit again.

Sat at counter , and all tourists on that seating. Course flow is polished and not too slow or rushed with sake pairing .
Owner chef doesn't speak English thou he tries , quite lively and takes his time to engage with each customer.
Food is too "safe" for me thou he incorporates ingredients like caviar into his appetizers , also had matsuba crab and bear meat from Niigata. Didn't really have a memorable dish.
Price was decent

Amazing!

เป็นครั้งแรกในชีวิตที่ได้ดินร้านอาหาร michelin 2 ดาว แอบมีความคาดหวังค่อนข้างสูง ถึงแม้ว่าจะไปกินเป็นมื้อกลางวันก็ตาม
แต่เชฟ Masayoshi Nishikawa เจ้าของร้านก็ไม่ทำให้ผิดหวัง ทั้งรสชาติอาหาร การจัดการอาหาร และการดูแลลูกค้าอย่างยิ้มแย้มแจ่มใส และพูดคุยเก่งมากๆ (แต่คุยภาษาญี่ปุ่นเป็นส่วนใหญ่) อาหารโดยรวมอร่อยมากถึงมากที่สุด ใช้วิธีการปรุงอาหารแบบญี่ปุ่นดั้งเดิม แต่โดดเด่นด้วยคุณภาพวัตถุดิบที่ยอดเยี่ยม และการปรุงอาหารที่สมบูรณ์แบบ ทำให้ได้รสชาติอาหารญี่ปุ่นแท้ๆแบบเต็มๆ
ที่โดดเด่นที่สุดน่าจะเป็นอาหารประเภทปลาที่ทำออกมาได้อร่อยมากๆ (Translated by Google) This was my first time eating at a Michelin 2-star restaurant. I had high expectations, even though I was there for lunch.
But Chef Masayoshi Nishikawa, the owner, did not disappoint. The taste of the food, the food management, and the friendly and talkative customer service (but mostly in Japanese). The food was extremely delicious. They used traditional Japanese cooking methods, but the quality of the ingredients was outstanding and the perfect cooking gave a full taste of authentic Japanese food.
The most outstanding dish was probably the fish dishes, which were very delicious.

Awesome kaiseki experience. Every fish was delicious. My favorites were the cod roe soup, grilled fish and a bowl of simple white rice (despite the fact that I normally dislike rice).

Ate lunch here, what an experience! It's all about the process, enjoy the moment and details from this experience. Due to the budget and price, I can still feel the chef and staff put a lot of efforts to make the lunch set an enjoyable memory and experience, I asked for just a glass of wine for pairing since it's a casual lunch, I got a 1er cru Chablis to match this light and delicate kaiseiki lunch, which was spot on.
Great experience and memory!

Our favorites were yellowtail ham and toro

お料理はハズレがなく最高でした。
鯖寿司は過去一美味しかったです。
雰囲気もよくとても素敵な時間を過ごせました。
おすすめです。

(Translated by Google)
The food was absolutely excellent.
The mackerel sushi was the best I've ever had.
The atmosphere was great and we had a wonderful time.
I recommend it.

Great kappo cuisine dining experience. Counter seating is a must. Courses featured fresh ingredients prepared at the counter. Wine pairing was interesting.

久々に京都へ、ランチ‼️
仲良し仲間集まり、ランチへ行ってきました‼️
話に盛り上がり過ぎて、写真撮り損ねました💦
秋の京都を感じさせてるお料理に器、とても楽しかったです。
どうもご馳走様でした♪

(Translated by Google)
Lunch in Kyoto after a long time! ‼️
I got together with some good friends and went to lunch! ‼️
We were so excited talking that I forgot to take photos. 💦
The food and tableware evoked the feeling of autumn in Kyoto. It was so much fun.
Thank you for the delicious meal! ♪

Dining at Nishikawa was an unforgettable culinary experience! The moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and an ambiance that perfectly balanced elegance with comfort.

Each dish was a masterpiece, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. The chef’s creativity and attention to detail were evident in every bite, and the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients truly set this dining experience apart. The wine pairings were spot-on, elevating the flavors of each course even further.

The service was impeccable—attentive without being intrusive, and the staff’s knowledge of the menu was impressive. They made excellent recommendations and ensured our evening was nothing short of perfect.

Nishikawa deserves every accolade it has received. It’s not just a meal, but a journey through exquisite flavors and fine dining at its best. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a truly special dining experience!

Nice food , nice chef , nice staff and nice environment!

Amazing experience and food at Chef Nishikawa's restaurant. Each course was great when paired with the sake. Chef Nishikawa spoke to us in English and was very friendly. Also the sous chefs were also very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended!

This place is true gastronomic tasting place. The Kaiseki meal set by the chef is truly amazing. Each plate is meticulously prepared and tastes delicious. The platting is visually stunning.
The ambiance is very cozy and the Chef at the counter engages with the customers. Note that photos/videos are not allowed but if only photos of the dishes, Chef said ok.
This places deserves likes 3 ⭐️!

Foods are fine, but english service is quite poor.

My best kaiseki experience in Japan was at Nishikawa. Every single dish was very tasty and nicely presented. On top of that, the chef and other people working there made the entire experience even better, more personal.

Food and service were amazing. The head chef would regularly joke with the staff as well. Highly recommend.

很好吃的板前
一開始主廚非常嚴肅
後來聽到我們是台灣來的變的親切很多
其他助理非常勤快親切
食材的介紹詳細
酒搭配的也很好
只是貴了一點
一人45000日幣，不含酒 (Translated by Google) The food at the counter was delicious. The head chef was very serious at first, but became much friendlier when he heard we were from Taiwan. The other assistants were very diligent and friendly. The explanations of the ingredients were detailed, and the wine pairings were excellent. It was just a bit pricey, though, at 45,000 yen per person, excluding drinks.

料理は、他の方々が絶賛なさっている通り、とても高品質で申し分ありません。
接客もよかったです。
ただ、目の前で大将が新入りに小言を言っているのを見せられたのが少し残念でした。

(Translated by Google)
The food was of very high quality and impeccable, as other customers have raved about.
The service was also good.
However, I was a little disappointed to see the head chef scolding a new employee right in front of me.

Chef Yoshi Nishikawa and his team have delighted us with delicious food in a great atmosphere for what was a wonderful evening. All the dishes are remarkable in flavour, palette of colours and taste.

The level of excellence you’d expect from a Japanese Michelin Star restaurant. No phones allowed which is nice. A rare moment of presents. Clientele consisted of Japanese businessmen, so you know it’s legit. Staff speaks a fair amount of English which adds to the experience for someone that doesn’t speak Japanese.

Such a memorable experience. Chef travels around Japan in search of best ingredients. Food and service are phenomenal

The only 2-star Michelin restaurant which the chef and all the cooks make us feel so comfortable and intimate.

数年ぶりに訪店。久しぶりに見た店主は疲れきったような様子？途中から現れ、最後にはいなかった。以前来た時は最初から最後までいて、笑顔も当時はあり、見送りもあったのだがコロナ禍あけてきたらなにがあったのか？？変わってしまったような…

味は美味しかったと思いますが。行かない間にこのお店や店主なにがあったのか…先行きが不安になりました。

あと以前はカウンター上に写真禁止の札もなかったですし、外国語のおしながきもなかったです。

(Translated by Google)
It was my first visit in several years. The owner, whom I hadn't seen in a while, seemed exhausted. He showed up partway through the meal and wasn't there at the end. The last time I came, he was there from start to finish, smiling, and even saw me off, but what happened after the COVID-19 pandemic ended? It seems like everything has changed...

I think the food was delicious, though. I wonder if something has happened to this restaurant or the owner while I was last there... I'm worried about the future.

Also, there used to be no signs prohibiting photography on the counter, and there weren't any menus in foreign languages.

A seasonal kaiseki meal whereby the progression of courses delivers an experience like a warm hug. The environment is cozy and the provided service is rightfully attentive but not overbearing. The dishes are well balanced, nuanced, and beautifully presented, - adorning their autumn attire to fit the seasonal theme.

There were several dishes where we tried a selection of mushrooms that we had never experienced before, which was delightful. The mackerel sushi bite was outstanding and the best iteration we have ever had.

Nishikawa is undoubtedly deserving of its accolades and its two Michelin stars.

大将がおもしろいです。
もちろん料理は抜群に美味しいです！

(Translated by Google)
The chef is very interesting and the food is delicious!

Delicious fresh food prepared and presented beautifully. The sake pairing was also lovely. We sat at the counter and Chef Nishikawa and the other chefs were very welcoming. They took time to explain the different components and ingredients as best as they could, despite my limited Japanese.

Some Japanese might be helpful for communicating but don’t let it deter you from having a wonderful kaiseki meal. I had a nice time simply enjoying the food and atmosphere.

どうもありがとうございます!!!

The most impressive meal I had in Kyoto!

Food is phenomenal and definitely worth the price. Watch out for the wine/sake pairing though - it was listed as 8800/pp but when we got the check it was 13000pp. When I asked about it they said 8800 was the minimum and the prices went up from. That would have been fine if they had told us ahead of time but unfortunately not the case. Definitely not a deal breaker just something to be aware of if you go to this restaurant. Still highly recommend.