【Kyoto・Gion Shijo】A Luxurious Experience Crafted by a Michelin-Starred Chef at "Gion Seisui Ka"
Just a 5-minute walk from Keihan Main Line's Gion Shijo Station, this Japanese restaurant is located near the famous "Gion Shirakawa Tatsumi Bridge," offering a serene atmosphere steeped in traditional Japanese charm. The interior, a renovated historic Kyoto townhouse, provides a tranquil setting for a leisurely dining experience.
The exquisite dishes, overseen by a Michelin-starred chef, highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients with delicate precision. Not only can you savor a wide range of flavors, but the carefully selected sake pairings further enhance the appeal of the cuisine.
▼ Muku (Purity) Course - ¥9,900
This reservation-only lunch course with non-alcoholic pairings condenses the essence of the dinner menu into a luxurious selection perfect for midday dining.
・Mugwort Soda
・Miyagi Scallop and Cuttlefish Nuta (vinegared miso) Salad
・Chawanmushi (savory egg custard) with Sakura Shrimp and Yuba, Accented with Aosa Seaweed
・Cold Brewed Genmaicha (roasted rice green tea)
・Sashimi of Sea Bream and Bonito
・Grilled Sweetfish and Young Corn
・Ippodo Green Tea
・Simmered Bamboo Shoots, Eggplant, Mugwort, and Naruto Wakame Seaweed
・Roasted Black Wagyu Beef Shabu-Shabu with Grilled Leeks
・Hojicha (roasted green tea)
・Seasonal Mixed Rice
・Homemade Soy Milk Panna Cotta
The mugwort soda offers a refreshing aroma and a subtle bitterness that lingers pleasantly with the fizz of carbonation. The nuta salad harmonizes the sweetness of scallops and cuttlefish, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The chawanmushi, with its fragrant sakura shrimp and smooth yuba, exudes an elegant flavor.
The roasted black wagyu beef shabu-shabu, paired with the sweetness of grilled leeks, delivers a rich and profound taste. The soy milk panna cotta, with its gentle sweetness and creamy texture, leaves a refined and graceful finish to the meal.
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▼ Gion Seisui Ka
371-2 Kiyomoto-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Reservations Available
Business Hours: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Closed: Mondays
Access: 5-minute walk from Keihan Main Line's Gion Shijo Station
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