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In a city known for its food, and in a country that has more Michelin restaurants than anywhere else, don’t miss this eccentric Michelin two starred restaurant’s unique take on kaiseki with just a whiff here and there of old school French-California fusion. The X factor at this place is off the charts, and the fact that the master chef is right before your eyes at the counter supervising his sprightly staff just adds that much more. It’s even a pretty good value to boot! Not to be missed in my book. Review based on visiting three times over the last two years. — It might also be fair to say Kikunoi Roan is more a one star Michelin in its service, etc., but the price points are still a good value for a kaiseki one star. If you’re obsessed though with this star stuff then you might just be missing some very great experiences on their own unique merits.
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Amazing meal! Awesome staff. Best meal we had in japan, and we had about 20 stars worth of food. This lunch was the best value and best food. The chef here is a god! And the severs where all amazing. Hope I can return sometime during my lifetime. ️
Had reservations here during our trip to Kyoto. Did the prefix 10 course meal. Was such a fantastic experience. Highly recommended
First off, ignore all the hater reviews on here about it not being a 2-star. The meal, show, experience, professionalism and hospitality we're all excellent. We had a great time, the staff were all friendly and informative about the meal, ingredients and preparation. Highly recommended if you are looking for a great kaiseki.
I came back a second time after a two years’ break. My expectations were high. Was it good? - very good. It’s a surprise what you’ll get. Some courses are heavenly others good. The eel rice at the end seems to be a standard and hasn’t changed, they know it’s too much because they’ll doggy-bag the remains for you. (Wished they were as generous with the other foods.) Is it worth the price? Don’t forget you have to add 20% to the stated price for service and tax (most expensive is 30,000 and you get some more bites like duck). I don’t think it is anymore. It has faded in its way. The place is very nice. But don’t expect any over the top service like I have seen it in other places. After all these years the English continues to be very poor and basic. For a place that probably has half its customers from abroad. There is no interaction with the cooks at all. They are not explaining anything of what they do - and it’s amazing to watch them. You are getting instructions on what to dip in which sauce. The reception is basic. The jacket that was hung for me smelled of food more than me. I know Japanese staff do not interact with their guests but it’s a lost opportunity - probably little follow-up business anyway. It could make the difference to be more open and improve the language skills. Should you come? Hard one. You have to reserve, let the hotel do it (language again). It is amazing what they do, no doubt. But I’d say try another one first. Sorry. Will I go back? I will most likely not. I am sure I will find something else next time I come back to Kyoto, me favourite City in Japan. Because the haute cuisine of Japan, Kaiseki, beats the French ;-). I love it. Thus I will have the extravaganza again, and save on the hotel.
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