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Kyoto Cuisine Kinobu
京料理 木乃婦
KYOTO
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Japanese Cuisine
1 Star
Kinobu brings Kyoto cuisine to life with fresh interpretations of ancient recipes and techniques from world cuisines.
Discover a unique vision of Japanese cuisine which continues to evolve, inspiring guests from Japan and around the world.
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- 1 Star
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Kinobu, located in Shijo, Kyoto, offers a serene atmosphere beyond its entrance which feels worlds away from the bustling streets outside.
As a traditional Japanese restaurant, this establishment has only private rooms, each thoughtfully designed with seasonal flowers and hanging scrolls, creating a truly tranquil ambiance.
The current head chef and 3rd-generation owner, Chef Takushi Takahashi, trained for 5 years at Tokyo Kitcho after graduating from university.
He returned to Kyoto to run Kinobu, crafting its dishes daily, and furthered his studies, earning a master’s degree from Kyoto University in 2015 and a doctorate in food and agricultural science from Ryukoku University in 2021.
As a leader in the Japanese Culinary Academy, where top Japanese chefs hone their skills, he also frequently demonstrates Japanese dishes that can easily be made at home on television. His work spans widely, deeply, and in many forms.
Chef Takahashi is not only a sake sommelier with extensive knowledge of Japanese sake but is also recognized as one of Japan’s foremost wine connoisseurs in the culinary world. With numerous publications and a sommelier certification, he offers Kinobu guests an unparalleled pairing experience.
He also has a passion for Japanese geography and traditional culture. Kinobu sources only the finest seasonal ingredients from the nearby mountains and seas of Kyoto, skillfully crafting dishes with precise, harmonious flavors.
Each dish is carefully curated not only for color but for aroma and texture, offering a dining experience calculated to perfection.
| Address | 416 Iwatoyamacho, Shimogyoku, Kyotoshi, Kyoto |
|---|---|
| Business hours | Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30 (Last entry at 13:30) Dinner: From 18:00 (Last entry at 19:30) |
| Closed | Wednesdays and other irregular days |
| Directions | ・Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, Shijo Station: 5-minute walk from Exit 6 ・Hankyu Kyoto Main Line, Karasuma Station: 7-minute walk from Exit 26 ・Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, Gojo Station: 11-minute walk from Exit 2 |
| Price | From ￥20,240 |
| Seating | Private room seating ※Please note that the type of private room cannot be specified. |
| Smoking | Prohibited |
| Children | Small children and babies are welcome. Children 13 years old and older are required to order an adult's course. |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Language | None (English menus availabe) |
| Parking | 3 parking spaces available |
| Dresscode | Smart Casual required. ※ Beach sandals, athletic wear such as sweatpants, T-shirts, tank tops, camisoles, and short pants are not permitted. ※ Guests wearing strong perfume or cologne will be denied entry. ※ Socks are required as the floor of the restaurant is tatami mats. |
| Payment method | 【Advance payment for online reservation】 PayPal or Credit Card 【Payment for additional orders at the restaurant】 Cash or Credit Card |
| Cancellation Policy | The terms for cancellations and changes may differ based on the restaurant's policies, reservation date, time, and number of guests. Before making your reservation, please review and agree to the terms and policies listed on the reservation form. |
| Concierge Service Fee | 10% |
416 Iwatoyamacho, Shimogyoku, Kyotoshi, Kyoto
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