An open kitchen with a glowing wood-fired oven sets the stage for a unique dining experience.
In a cozy, villa-like atmosphere, this hidden gem invites you to savor the refined flavors of yakitori and specialty chicken dishes.
muroi
むろい
KYOTO
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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 Temple, muroi is adjacent to the famous Higuchi Nouen (vegetable farm) which boasts a long history of supplying the chef’s of the most distinguished restaurants in Kyoto for over 400 years with the best Kyo vegetables.
Its renovated 140 year-old building is also owned by Higuchi Nouen and offers an atmosphere in which guests feel like they have slipped back in time to the good old-fashioned days of traditional Kyoto.
Chef Muroi is not bound by the preconceived ideas of how Washoku should be, and continues to build his own unique style by incorporating the various techniques he has learned in his time in many different countries. He combines this with the amazing vegetables procured from Higuchi Nouen to create his true expression of Washoku.
His passion and style has been recognized by a Michelin star and muroi is now one of the most in-demand restaurants in Kyoto.
※muroi was also selected in Belgium’s We’re Smart Green Vegetables 2023’s Top 100.
| Address | 6 Takagamine Kuromoncho, Kitaku, Kyoto |
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| 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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