muroi
むろい

KYOTO / Japanese Cuisine

Ingenious and unique Kyoto cuisine created through a foundation in traditional Japanese cuisine and vast experience of culinary training in various countries.

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children

Chef Shigeru Muroi is a vastly-experienced and respected English-speaking chef who first earned his stripes at Kyoto Kitcho and later became the head chef of NOBU in the United Kingdom, Italy and Hungary, as well as the Executive Chef for the Ambassador/Consul-General of Canada and Germany.
Despite his advancing career abroad, Chef Muroi returned to Japan and established his own restaurant in Kyoto.

Located near Kinkaku-ji, Muroi is dedicated to the finest ingredients. In particular, vegetables are carefully selected: fresh produce sourced directly from local farmers, as well as the highly prized “Ohara vegetables” grown in the Ohara Sanzen-in region, just a 30-minute drive away.

The restaurant is housed in a renovated 140-year-old traditional Kyoto building, creating a dining environment that evokes the charm of old Japan, as if stepping back in time.

Without being bound by conventional notions of Japanese cuisine, Chef Muroi combines techniques and cultural knowledge gained from his experiences around the world to create dishes unique to Muroi. By generously using Kyoto-grown vegetables, he seeks to express the essence of Japanese cuisine while delighting every guest.

The restaurant is also highly regarded for its vegetable dishes, offering course options thoughtfully designed so that vegetarians and vegans can enjoy them just as much as any other guest.

This philosophy and culinary skill have earned recognition from the Michelin Guide, making Muroi one of Kyoto’s most notable restaurants today.

Additionally, Muroi was selected among the Top 100 in Belgium’s We’re Smart Green Vegetables 2023.

Address 6 Takagamine Kuromoncho, Kitaku, Kyoto
Business hours Lunch: From 12:00
Dinner: From 18:00
※ Please note that the serving of the course meals start simultaneously to all guests so please be on time.
Closed Tuesdays (and other irregular dates)
Directions 3 minute walk from Aman Kyoto
1 minute walk from Tokyu Harvest Club Kyoto Takagamine
10 minute tax ride from Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line Kita-Oji Station
20 minute taxi ride from Hankyu Line Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Price Lunch: From ¥11,000
Dinner: From ¥22,000
Seat or Room Charge 10%
Seating 10 counter seats
Smoking Prohibited
Children Children allowed (however there are only counter seats available and so a stroller is required)
Wi-Fi None
Language English
Parking 2 parking spaces
Dresscode None
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%

6 Takagamine Kuromoncho, Kitaku, Kyoto

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