2022 Michelin Kyoto Japanese Restaurant : Shunai Sasaki (1 star)

updated: July 17th, 2024

Taste the refined Kyoto cuisine at Shunai Sasaki, located in Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto City. Indulge in our Michelin 1-star meat-centric Japanese course, prepared with passion and using high-quality ingredients. Experience the essence of Kyoto cuisine as our skilled chefs serve you delicious dishes, including braised beef tenderloin and seared beef tail. Book now for an authentic and satisfying dining experience.

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    Overview


    Shunai Sasaki is a restaurant located in Nakanochō, Teramachi Bukkōji-agaru, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
     It is just a 3-minute walk from Hankyu "Shijo Kawaramachi" Station and 280 meters away from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station.
     The interior of the restaurant has a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, with 20 seats available.
     There are 8 counter seats and 2 private rooms, accommodating up to 12 people.
    This restaurant offers delicious cuisine, with the lunch course being particularly popular.
     The 8-course meal features well-seasoned dishes, with a variety of meat-based options to enjoy.
     With dishes served one after another, you can savor the meal without getting bored until the end.
    Furthermore, the chef at Shunai Sasaki has trained at Michelin 2-star and 1-star establishments, and the restaurant itself has been awarded a Michelin 1-star.
     Therefore, the chefs are dedicated to using high-quality ingredients and preparing each dish with care.
     The Kyoto-style meat kaiseki is especially popular, offering traditional Japanese cuisine centered around meat.
     The taste of the dishes is outstanding, and you can also observe the cooking process right in front of you, truly experiencing the essence of Kyoto cuisine.
    Shunai Sasaki also offers great value for lunch, with an excellent selection and quality of dishes.
     The meat-centric Japanese cuisine is a special treat that is hard to find elsewhere.
     The service is also attentive, and the staff's dedication to their work is highly acclaimed.
    Those who have visited through the local tax payment system have given high praise, with comments such as "An authentic-feeling Japanese course" and "Delicious and reasonable".
     People have also been moved by the sense of fulfillment after the meal and the restaurant's commitment to the principles of "ichigo ichie" (treasure every encounter).
    The chefs put their passion into providing unique and tasty dishes, and they pay close attention to the quality of the ingredients.
     The meat dishes, in particular, are exceptional, with popular menu items including braised beef tenderloin and seared beef tail.
     You can also enjoy delicious dishes like "hassun" (a platter of small seasonal dishes) or steamed eel sushi.
    We invite you to visit Shunai Sasaki and experience the refined Kaiseki cuisine of Kyoto, while also witnessing the skills and dedication of the chefs.


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