2024 Michelin Kyoto Innovative Restaurant : middle (SELECTED)

updated: July 12th, 2024

Middle - a restaurant in Shimogamo Kamihawaracho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. Enjoy exquisite dishes paired with wine and stunning views of the Kamo River. A must-visit spot in Kyoto!

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    Middle is a restaurant located in Shimogamo Kamihawaracho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
     Access is approximately a 6-minute walk east from Exit 3 of Kitaoji Station on the subway, which can be reached from JR "Kyoto Station", Kintetsu "Kyoto Station", and Hankyu "Karasuma Station".
     It is also about a 1-minute walk from the "Shokubutsuen-mae" bus stop for bus lines 1 and "Shizuhara" on Kyoto City Bus and Kyoto Bus.
     If you visit by car, it takes about 30 minutes from the Kyoto Minami IC or Kyoto Higashi IC on the Meishin Expressway to the Kitayama area.
    The restaurant has 10 seats, providing a spacious space to enjoy your meal.
     The opening hours are from 12:00/17:00 to 18:30, and the regular holidays are irregular.
     They offer dishes that feature a sensitive and bold combination of ingredients.
     Unique and delicious dishes such as "Vegetable Consommé Triggered by Onions, Zucchinis, and Bell Peppers" and "Hamahuefuki (a type of sea bass) Aged for a Week" made from Hokuyose clams can be enjoyed.
     Please consider visiting with plenty of time as it can get crowded near the end of lunch hours.
    The chef, Yasuhiro Fujiwo, has trained at "Mirazur" in the south of France and worked as a sous chef at "LaCime" in Osaka.
     The dishes he creates showcase his skills and sense, using the best seasonal ingredients that satisfy even Japanese cuisine lovers.
    Middle is a wonderful house restaurant located along the Kamogawa River.
     From the restaurant, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Kamo River and the sunset, making it a recommended spot for a date.
     Please come and visit.


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