2017 Michelin Kyoto Japanese Restaurant : Ajiro Honten (1 star)

updated: August 29th, 2024

Discover the flavors of Shojin cuisine at Ajiro Honten in Kyoto, Japan. Indulge in delicious plant-based dishes that showcase the natural flavors of ingredients. Located in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, experience a culinary journey that transcends boundaries.

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    "Ajiro Honten" is a restaurant located in Hanazono Terano Maecho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
     It is approximately a 7-8 minute walk from Hanazono Station on the JR Sagano Line.
     The restaurant has 30 seats available and operates from 11:00 to 19:00, Monday to Sunday (closed on Wednesdays, but open on public holidays).
     The restaurant is easily accessible, with a distance of about 378m from Hanazono Station.
    Ajiro Honten offers Shojin cuisine, which has received a Michelin star.
     While they do not serve meat dishes, the deliciousness of their offerings attracts many regular customers.
     The dishes are known for their rich flavors such as the broth made from roasted shiitake mushrooms, as well as their beautiful seasonal presentation.
     The restaurant also offers special dishes like "Renmai" (lotus root rice) and "Yuba" (tofu skin).
     It is also known as the preferred restaurant for Myoshinji Temple, and they offer catering services for Buddhist memorial services.
     The cuisine, presentation, and the sense of being spiritually refreshed make this place appealing, and they also serve sake (Japanese rice wine) to complement the dishes.
    Ajiro Honten is renowned as the preferred restaurant for Myoshinji Temple in Kyoto.
     We often have meals there once a month at the temple, but have also visited the main restaurant a few times.
     The dishes are characterized by the depth of flavor drawn from the ingredients themselves without using animal-based ingredients, and the delicate presentation.
     It offers menus that capture the essence of the seasons.
    At this restaurant, you can enjoy the "Zen Flavor" course or indulge in their signature dishes.
     The "Hijiki Shigure" (hijiki seaweed simmered in soy sauce) and "Goma Tofu" (sesame tofu) are particularly recommended.
     Ajiro Honten welcomes visitors for lunch or dinner, providing a quiet atmosphere to enjoy a leisurely meal.
    This restaurant is a longstanding establishment for Shojin cuisine and is also known as the preferred restaurant for the Rinzai Zen Buddhist sect Myoshinji Temple.
     The dishes showcase the natural flavors of the ingredients and evoke a sense of spiritual purification.
     Additionally, they serve sake that complements the meal, allowing for a greater enjoyment of the food.
    Ajiro Honten, or "Ajiro Main Store," is a restaurant located in Hanazono Terano Maecho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
     It offers Shojin cuisine and has earned a Michelin star.
     The restaurant does not serve meat dishes; however, it attracts many regular customers with its delicious offerings.
     Specializing in dishes that draw out the flavors of ingredients and showcasing beautiful seasonal arrangements, Ajiro Honten is praised for its high cost-performance.
    The chefs at Ajiro Honten take great care in their cooking, emphasizing the importance of quality ingredients.
     They offer unique dishes such as "Renmai" (lotus root rice) and "Yuba" (tofu skin).
     As the designated restaurant for Myoshinji Temple, they also provide catering services for ceremonial events.
     The appealing qualities of Ajiro Honten lie in its flavorful and delicate dishes, as well as the refreshing atmosphere it creates.
     Sake is also served to enhance the dining experience.
    Ajiro Honten is known as the preferred restaurant of Myoshinji Temple in Kyoto.
     The cuisine emphasizes the natural flavors of the ingredients without using animal-based products, and the delicate presentation is a highlight.
     Guests can enjoy menus that capture the essence of each season.
    At Ajiro Honten, you can savor the "Zen Flavor" course or indulge in their famous dishes.
     The "Hijiki Shigure" (hijiki seaweed simmered in soy sauce) and "Goma Tofu" (sesame tofu) are highly recommended.
     The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, providing a quiet atmosphere for a relaxing meal.
    This restaurant is a longstanding establishment for Shojin cuisine and is also recognized as the designated restaurant of the Rinzai Zen Buddhist sect's Myoshinji Temple.
     The powerful flavors of the dishes, which bring out the best in the ingredients, and the sense of spiritual purification they provide are particularly appealing.
     Sake is also served to further enhance the dining experience.
     We invite you to visit Ajiro Honten and experience all it has to offer.


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