2024 Michelin Kyoto Japanese Restaurant : AKAI (SELECTED)

updated: July 11th, 2024

AKAI is a renowned Japanese restaurant in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City. Indulge in exquisite Michelin-star cuisine and enjoy the serene ambiance of the garden. Experience the finest Japanese dishes in the heart of Gion, Kyoto.

Jump To:

    Overview


    AKAI is a restaurant located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
    The restaurant is 659 meters from Gion-Shijo Station.
    The interior of the restaurant has a calm atmosphere, with a counter seating area on the 1st floor, consisting of 5 seats, and a 2nd floor with 10 seats of chairs and tables.
     The opening hours are from 12:00 to 13:00 (last order) for lunch, and from 18:00 to 20:00 (last order) for dinner, with irregular holidays.
     For information on the restaurant's opening during the New Year holidays, please inquire.
    AKAI offers exquisite dishes that can be enjoyed through photographs, visual presentation, and taste.
     It is particularly renowned for its Michelin one-star Japanese cuisine, with popular dishes such as New Year's appetizers, thick slices of fresh sashimi, and squid topped with caviar.
     The rice cooked with dashi (Japanese stock) and takenoko wakame (bamboo shoots with seaweed) is also highly praised.
     In addition to Japanese cuisine, they also serve meat dishes.
    The chefs at AKAI are dedicated to using top-quality ingredients and crafting delicate dishes that reflect the seasons.
     While there may not be detailed descriptions of each dish, the staff will gladly answer any questions.
     The spacious private rooms and the view of the garden allow guests to enjoy an elegant dining experience.
    Visitors to AKAI have expressed their desire to return, impressed by the outstanding cuisine and service.
     It lives up to its reputation as a Michelin one-star Japanese restaurant, according to guests.
     The ambiance and the beauty of the garden have also received positive reviews.
    AKAI is a restaurant located in Gion, Kyoto, and offers convenient access.
     The interior creates a comfortable atmosphere for enjoying a meal.
     The restaurant is particularly renowned for its signature dishes and unique menu items, showcasing a commitment to quality ingredients and meticulous culinary techniques.
     We invite you to pay a visit to AKAI and experience it for yourself.


    Map


    <div class="maps_inPage"><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?q=京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-7閼伽井&language=en&key=AIzaSyDSXnuFxE3B1oprM7fhXpI0Zj7dMr4BYtY" allowfullscreen></iframe>