Kikuno I Hon Ten
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About this Restaurant
“Kikunoi Honten” is a legendary Japanese haute cuisine restaurant in Kyoto, with a history dating back to 1912. It has consistently received top accolades, including the Tabelog Award Bronze across multiple years (2018-2019, 2021-2026), selection for the Japanese Cuisine Hyakumei-ten WEST (2021, 2023, 2025), and notably, 16 consecutive years of three Michelin stars. The restaurant offers a refined and spacious dining experience within a beautiful detached house, featuring exquisite tatami rooms and stunning garden views. Guests praise its artistic presentation, the harmony of flavors, and the highly attentive, sophisticated service. Many describe the experience as a form of “food art” or an “adult theme park,” a testament to its cultural significance and culinary excellence. Private rooms are available.
Chef
Yoshihiro Murata - Conveying the Essence of Japanese Cuisine to the World
Space
"A Space Where You Can Feel the Changing Seasons, Marking Over 100 Years of History in This Land"
Food
"Cooking with Water: Sincerely Engaging with Seasonal Ingredients"