Shorenin Monzeki-mae TSUKIOKA
青蓮院門跡前 月おか

KYOTO / Japanese Cuisine 3 toques

A place where the true essence of Japan and its culinary culture can be experienced with all five senses.

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children

“Is this a restaurant or a museum?” is a question many visitors have when stepping into Shorenin Monzeki-mae Tsukioka.
Behind the counter lies a gallery of antique plateware and other dining items, some from the Momoyama period of Japan, others from the Chinese Ming dynasty and Korea’s Joseon dynasty, and these antiques are used unsparingly to serve guests.
Chef Tsukioka’s passion has long been to spread his love of Japanese food culture to the world, and although temporarily derailed by the coronavirus pandemic, he opened Tsukioka in Kyoto in order to pursue this mission.
The chef personally procures wild ingredients from the mountains and fresh vegetables from the fields and prepares them to be served on the plateware specifically chosen for that dish. All his strictly-selected ingredients are cooked in the “okudo (traditional furnace oven)” placed in the center of the kitchen. The flavors of charcoal-cooked meat and vegetables have a richness that those cooked over gas-burners cannot imitate and their sweet aroma, together with that of the fragrant rice also cooked in a earthenware pot, fills the air.
Come and experience this artful concept of “a dining museum” which combines food, antique beauty and the true hospitality of Japan.

Address 16-2 Awadaguchi Sanjobocho, Higashiyamaku, Kyoto
Business hours Lunch: Serving of courses start exactly at 12:00
Dinner: Serving of courses start exactly at 18:00
Closed Tuesdays and last day of the month
Directions 5 minute walk from Kyoto Municipal Subway Tōzai Line Higashiyama Station
5 minute walk from Yasaka Shrine
Price Lunch: ¥15,000 Course
Dinner: ¥30,000 Course
Seating 8 counter seats
Smoking Prohibited
Children 13 years old and over who can order a course are allowed.
Wi-Fi None
Language None
Parking None
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 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% service charge required

16-2 Awadaguchi Sanjobocho, Higashiyamaku, Kyoto

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