Ogawa
おが和

Kyoto / Japanese Cuisine 1 Star

What is Kyoto Cuisine?
A restaurant led by a Japanese chef who embodies the essence of Kyoto cuisine.

  • children 10up
  • Counter Seat
  • Solo Booking
  • Halal/Muslim

Ogawa, originally founded in Gion and now relocated to a standalone building in Karasuma Oike, is the establishment of Chef Yosuke Ogawa.

After honing his skills for 15 years at two of Kyoto’s most renowned Michelin 3-starred restaurants, Kyoto Kitcho for 6-and-a-half years and Gion Sasaki for 8-and-a-half years, Chef Ogawa mastered the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine and opened his own establishment in 2010.

In an era where the culinary world often highlights luxury ingredients sourced from across the world and elaborate chef performances, Chef Ogawa questioned whether this approach truly represents Kyoto cuisine.
His answer was to create simple Japanese dishes which harmonize Kyoto vegetables with traditional dashi, allowing his guests to experience the essence of Kyoto through its high-quality produce and traditions.

To enhance the sense of Kyoto, Chef Ogawa incorporates many local vegetables into each dish, creating a narrative that connects the ingredients to the land and culture. Even the seasonings and Japanese sake are both carefully selected from the nearby regions, and this reflects his commitment to offer an authentic Kyoto dining experience.

In 2023, Ogawa earned a Michelin star, cementing its reputation. The restaurant’s lunch service, in which rice is the centerpiece, becomes fully booked months in advance.

The spacious L-shaped counter seats 10 guests, offering a full view of the kitchen and this allows those seated there to immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere of a kappo-style restaurant.

Chef Ogawa’s gentle demeanor is a stark contrast to his serious commitment to his craft and cuisine. He embodies the responsibility of carrying the tradition of Kyoto cuisine forward into the future.

Address 515 Anenishinotoincho, Nakagyoku, Kyotoshi, Kyoto
Business hours Lunch: 12:00 (Serving of the course meals start simultaneously to all guests)
Dinner: 18:00 to 21:00 (Last entry at 19:00)
Closed Sundays
Lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays
Directions Approx 10 minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station of the Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line.
Approx 10 minute walk from Karasuma Station of the Hankyu Line.
Price Lunch: From ¥4,800
Dinner: From ¥30,000
Service Charge 10%
Seating 10 counter seats
Smoking Prohibited
Children Children 10 years old and older who can eat an adult's course are welcome.
Wi-Fi None
Language None
Parking Available
Dresscode Smart Casual required.
※ Sportswear and sandals are not allowed.
※ Guests wearing strong perfume or cologne will be denied entry.
Payment method 【Advance payment for online reservation】
PayPal or Credit Card
【Payment for additional orders at the restaurant】
Cash or Credit Card
※ Please note that only cash payments are accepted during lunch hours.
Cancellation Policy ※ Cancellations made up to 15:00 JST of 3 days before the reservation date are eligible to receive a full refund.
※ Cancellations made after 15:00 JST of 3 days before, or 2 days before, 1 day before, or on the day of the reservation date are not eligible to receive any refund.
※ All changes to the reservation are required to be made at least 3 days before the reservation date.
※ Requests to change or cancel a reservation made after the specified days above will not be eligible for any refund and requests to change the reservation to an alternative date/time will not be accommodated.
※ Reservations will be cancelled and entry will be denied if more than 15 minutes late and no refund will be provided.

515 Anenishinotoincho, Nakagyoku, Kyotoshi, Kyoto

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