Experience the flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine at Kenya, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Kyoto. Enjoy innovative dishes paired with music in a cozy setting. Don't miss their famous crab miso rice porridge and signature roasted pork.
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Overview
Kenya is a Japanese cuisine restaurant located in Okazaki Tokusei-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
It is a 8-minute walk from Keihan Main Line/Jingumarutamachi Station and an 11-minute walk from Kyoto Subway Tozai Line/Higashiyama Station.
The restaurant has 8 counter seats and operates from Wednesday to Saturday, from 17:00 to 21:30.
However, it is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays.
At this restaurant, Chef Kawamoto holds events that recreate the breakfast at his family's inn, Kawamotoya, before he returns there.
They serve dishes like eggplant and dashimaki, which evoke the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese inn, as well as grilled fish.
The crab miso rice porridge in particular allows you to experience the feeling of being at Kawamotoya.
In addition, other popular dishes include Mebaru's signature roasted pork and yakusen (appetizer plate).
The chefs have a strong dedication to their ingredients and incorporate innovative ideas into traditional Japanese cuisine.
Kenya has been awarded one Michelin star in the Michelin Kyoto 2023 guide and also won the 2022 Grand Prix "REDEGG".
The restaurant offers paired music that complements the dishes, allowing you to enjoy a wide range of genres from classical to Showa era songs.
Please consider visiting Kenya.
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