Star History
Has held ★★ since at least 2023-08 — 3 years.
- 2023-08 ★★ 2 stars
Flowers are arranged, the ceremonial space is well appointed, serving vessels are carefully chosen. The tea ceremony spirit pervades Gion Maruyama’s graceful service. The Gion location is a ryotei but, in a modern touch, it also features counter seating. The chef has spent many years seeking out delicious flavours. He spells ‘oishii’ (good-tasting) the old-fashioned way, with the characters that mean ‘beautiful’ and ‘taste’, recalling the sensibilities of an older time. ‘Flavour, not seasoning’ is the chef’s credo. Devotion to Kyoto cuisine that reverberates in all senses.
Details
- Address
- 570-171 Giommachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
Air conditioning
Counter dining
Shoes must be removed