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Gion Owatari

Japanese $$$$ Kyoto, Japan

Star History

Has held since at least 2024-042 years.

  1. 2024-04 1 star
  2. 2023-08 2 stars

Before all else, the aim is to entertain. Diners get a full view of the cooking area, befitting a counter kappo, as the chef’s open-hearted banter brings smiles to guests’ faces. Unstinting portions of lobster, matsutake mushrooms, crab, blowfish and other luxury foods in season ensure contentment. White rice is cooked in an old-fashioned clay hearth, known as an ‘okudo-san’, and accompanied by generous portions of the richly flavoured side dishes. ‘Tamago-kake gohan’, steamed rice topped with a raw egg, is available as a second serving.

Details

Address
570-265 Giommachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
Air conditioning Counter dining Shoes must be removed
Michelin Guide

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