Shuhaku

The Kaiseki 8 course menu is wonderful and a great value as well. The chef prepared our food as we watched from our counter seats. All courses were delicious but two are worth mentioning in particular: the grilled eel and fig are real taste treat and the fois gras abalone an unexpected and delicious... combination. The chef, his wife and sous chef were helpful, warm and welcoming. A very pleasurable last evening in Kyoto’s Gion district.

Visited October 2024

On the more affordable side compared to a lot of other kaiseki style meals in Kyoto, this is definitely recommended for a stop. We were able to get a reservation a few days before in the middle of the week and wouldn’t recommend trying to walk in (for dinner at least). Food was deserving of its Mic...helin star, presented nicely and the staff was welcoming. Highlights were wagyu, scallops with sesame and jelly, fig with miso, and the sashimi.

Visited September 2023

Although the Shuhaku restaurant is on a corner position in the pedestranised area of Higashiyama, it does not have a prominent signage other than a name on a wall lamp. We walked passed the restaurant twice without realising we had walk passed it. Shuhaku is a small establishment with limited seati...ng. We’d made a reservation one month in advance and pre paid the meal. Lunch was a Omakase kaiseki meal presented in a western style. Very well presented and fresh ingredients. I like in particular the crab meat ball soup. The restaurant uses old woodfire and I could see the staff fanning the fire to keep the interior warm. Staff were very friendly. We had a wonderful meal and a unique experience in Kyoto.

Visited December 2019

We were looking for somewhere to have dinner and entered without thinking too much about it; and had a wonderful surprise!! Not only we had a very typical Japanese meal, but we had a six course delicious dinner, very calm and relaxing place, friendly staff and we got to see how the chef did everythi...ng! Great quality/price. We couldn't believe it!! For us, best restaurant we've been to! We recommend 100%!

Visited August 2017

Nobuhisa Yoshida is a very modest chef. He shops daily to feed his guests the most sublime, seasonal fare. Ever dish, from vegetable starters to the lightest walnut pastry dessert is delicious. We had the six course lunch which included fish dishes to Kyoto beef. The Barracuda was prepared delicious...ly.

Visited September 2016