2020 Michelin Kyoto Japanese Restaurant : Gion Kawakami (1 star)

updated: July 17th, 2024

Enjoy delicious cuisine and warm hospitality at Gion Kawakami, a restaurant in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. Experience the attentive care and quality of their dishes, featuring seasonal ingredients like grilled eel and steamed matsutake mushrooms. Book the lunch course for a ladies' gathering and savor the flavors of autumn. Located just minutes from Gion-Shijo Station.

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    Overview


    Gion Kawakami is a restaurant located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
     It is just a 3-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station.
     The restaurant has 24 seats and exudes a calm atmosphere.
    At Gion Kawakami, you can enjoy dishes that reflect the attentive care of the chefs.
     The focus is not on extravagant presentation but on the meticulous preparation and quality of the food.
     The lunch course is particularly recommended and can be booked through the One Michelin Star Restaurants reservation service, making it a great choice for a ladies' gathering.
    The menu offers a variety of options, including a 20,000 yen course and traditional kaiseki cuisine.
     Dishes featuring seasonal ingredients such as grilled eel and steamed matsutake mushrooms are especially popular, allowing you to savor the autumn flavors.
    The owner also values interacting with customers and provides friendly service throughout your visit.
     They even offer the heartwarming gesture of serving a special pickled dish made from the intestines of the eel they prepare for themselves.
     Photo opportunities are also available for your enjoyment.
    Gion Kawakami is a restaurant where you can feel the attentive care and quality of the cuisine.
     We invite you to visit and experience delicious food and warm hospitality.


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