Key facts
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Meal Type
Lunch, Dinner
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Best for
Fine dining, Local cuisine, Celebration
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Key selling point
Kaiseki cuisine honoring Nara's heritage
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Awards
Michelin
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Dietary requirements
Pescatarian
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Special Features
Tasting menu, Set menu
The Restaurant
NARA NIKON, a distinguished establishment near Nara Park, offers a serene escape into the world of traditional Japanese cuisine with innovative touches. Helmed by the young and visionary chef Shojiro Shimizu, who began his culinary journey at an early age, the restaurant earned *two Michelin stars* for its dedication to washoku. Shimizu draws deeply from centuries-old techniques, evident in the handwritten menu and dishes prepared in the tradition of long-standing ryotei. The restaurant's name, "Nikon," signifies "the present moment" in Zen philosophy, encapsulating Shimizu's serious attitude to cooking. His approach meets every hallmark of kaiseki, featuring fresh seafood sourced daily and locally produced rice cooked in a traditional kamado. Appetizers express a sense of season, reflecting Shimizu's culinary journey that respects the past while forging a new path.
Facilities & Services
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Counter dining
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Booking essential
Restaurant details
Nara, Japan
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday6:30 – 10:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 – 10:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 – 10:30 PM
- Friday5:30 – 10:30 PM
- Saturday12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:30 PM
- SundayClosed
Facilities & Services
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Counter dining
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Booking essential
