Tucked away in a hidden alley of Pontocho, Kyoto, this Japanese restaurant evokes the nostalgic charm of the 1980s, offering a timeless dining experience.
Roan Kikunoi
露庵 菊乃井
KYOTO
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Japanese Cuisine
2 Stars
Prestigious 2-star distinction and sister restaurant to Kikunoi Honten
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 2 Stars
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Michelin 2-Star Japanese restaurant Roan Kikunoi, the sister restaurant of Michelin 3-Star Kikunoi Honten, was founded approximately 100 years ago. It was named after the Zen saying “Meirekireki rododo (to be clear and transparent)”, a wish for the restaurant to take simple and sincere approach to cuisine without being restrained by tradition.
Roan Kikunoi is a restaurant where customers can casually enjoy Japanese cuisine without being stifled by formality. Private rooms and counter seating, as well as an open tatami room with seats overlooking the counter where guests can enjoy the sight of their course being prepared, are all available. Vegetables are locally sourced in Kyoto from contracted farmers and the freshest fish and delicious seafood is procured every morning from the market. Kikunoi is highly selective with its cuisine and aims to provide “powerful dishes made with devotion and skill”.
Despite its convenient location in the heart of Kyoto of just a minute’s walk from Kawaramachi Station, once inside the restaurant you will be transported away from the clamor of the city into Roan Kikunoi’s calm and serene atmosphere where you are sure to comfortably enjoy its delicious cuisine.
| Address | 118 Saito-cho, Shijo-sagaru, Kiyamachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8012 |
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| Business hours | Lunch: 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. (2 hr duration / Restaurant closes at 3:30 p.m) Dinner: 5:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. (2 hr duration / Restaurant closes at 10:00 p.m.) |
| Closed | Wednesdays and one other day of the week |
| Directions | ・A 1-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Railway Kyoto Main Line. ・A 3-minute walk from Gion-Shijō Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
| Telephone | +81-75-361-5580 |
| Price | Lunch: ￥13,200 (¥14,520~) ￥16,500 (¥18,150~) Dinner: ￥22,000（¥24,200~） ￥27,500（¥30,250~） ￥33,000（¥36,300~） ￥55,000 (￥63,250) ※The indicated prices ( ) include the seat charge and tax. |
| Seating | ・10 Counter seats. ・3 Tatami rooms seating 4 to 6 people each. ・Groups up to 20 guests can be accommodated. ※ Maximum of 3 guests per group for counter seating. ※ For large groups, rooms will be connected and seating will be on Japanese floor cushions. |
| Smoking | Smoking prohibited |
| Children | Any children 10 or older who can eat an adult's course are welcome. (Reservations with children 10 to 12 will be seated in the private room on the 2nd floor) |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Language | None |
| Parking | None (please use nearby coin-operated parking). |
| 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. |
| Payment method | 【Advance payment for online reservation】 PayPal or Credit Card 【Payment for additional orders at the restaurant】 Cash only |
| 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 | 15% service charge required |
118 Saito-cho, Shijo-sagaru, Kiyamachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
600-8012
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