Key facts
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Meal Type
Lunch, Dinner
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Best for
Fine dining, Local cuisine, Celebration, Interactive
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Key selling point
Sasaki's theatrical cooking
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Awards
Michelin
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Dietary requirements
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free, Pescatarian
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Special Features
Tasting menu, Set menu, Chef's table
The Restaurant
Located on a quiet street in Kyoto's Gion district, Gion Sasaki offers a captivating and modern take on Kaiseki cuisine. Chef Hiroshi Sasaki transforms his kitchen into a stage, crafting a culinary performance that engages all five senses. The restaurant occupies a renovated ninety-year-old wooden house, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with innovative ideas. Gion Sasaki has earned three Michelin stars, a testament to its exceptional cuisine and the engaging experience provided. The team collaborates to create menu items, fostering a dialogue between experienced chefs and younger cooks who represent the future of Kyoto's culinary scene. A central grill serves as a reminder of cooking's origins, while Sasaki continues to drive a revolution, offering guests delicious and surprising meals in what some have dubbed "Sasaki Theater".
Facilities & Services
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Counter dining
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Booking essential
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Shoes must be removed
Restaurant details
Kyoto, Japan
- Monday12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
- Friday12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- SundayClosed
Facilities & Services
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Counter dining
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Booking essential
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Shoes must be removed
