2024 Michelin Kyoto Japanese Restaurant : Kikunoi Mugesambo (Bib Gourmand)

updated: August 29th, 2024

Discover the authentic taste of traditional Japanese confectionery at Kikunoi Mugesambo. Located in Kyoto City, this sought-after restaurant offers rich matcha parfait and exquisite sweets. Don't miss out on the refined kaiseki cuisine and specialty dishes. Visit now and indulge in the essence of Japanese delicacies.

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    Kikunoi Mugesambo is a restaurant located at 524 Washio-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
     It is situated in the Higashiyama district, with convenient access from the Keihan "Gion-Shijo Station" which is approximately a 15-minute walk away, or a 10-minute walk from the city bus stop "Gion".
     It is also about 866m away from the Higashiyama Station.
    The restaurant has a seating capacity of 22, with 8 counter seats and 12 table seats.
     It operates from Monday to Sunday, from 11:30 to 18:00 (Last Order at 17:00), with Tuesdays being the designated day for closure.
     However, please note that the operating hours and closure days may be subject to change, so it is advisable to confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
    Kikunoi Mugesambo specializes in serving rich matcha parfait and traditional Japanese confectionery sweets such as warabi mochi.
     The matcha parfait in particular is appreciated for its authentic taste, with comments such as "It has a robust bitterness that is truly authentic! The matcha ice cream infused into the castella cake is delicious!" Customers also recommend adding kuromitsu (black syrup) for an even more enjoyable experience.
    The chefs at this restaurant take pride in their commitment to using high-quality ingredients and preparing them with care.
     In addition to Japanese confectionery sweets, they also offer kaiseki cuisine, presenting a refined lunch set called "Elegant Kaiseki, a mastery of Japanese cuisine".
     One of their signature dishes is the shigure gohan, where the rice is marinated in a sesame-based sauce—similar to tai cha-zuke—in order to enhance its umami flavor.
     Topped with grated yam, it is one of Kikunoi Mugesambo's specialty creations.
    Kikunoi Mugesambo is a sought-after establishment in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, with comments such as "I discovered this restaurant on Instagram, and it truly lives up to its popularity.
     The atmosphere and the taste were exceptional!" Should you have the opportunity, we highly recommend visiting this restaurant.


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