Key facts
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Meal Type
Dinner
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Best for
Fine dining, Celebration, Local cuisine
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Key selling point
Boundary-pushing Japanese cuisine
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Awards
Michelin
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Dietary requirements
Pescatarian
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Special Features
Tasting menu, Notable sake list, Set menu
The Restaurant
Otagi, nestled at the foot of Kyoto's northern mountains, offers a refined dining experience that honors its locale. Chef Kazuaki Baba built his restaurant on his grandmother's land, a testament to his devotion to his hometown, once known as Otagi. The restaurant currently holds two Michelin stars, a recognition it earned shortly after opening. Baba champions local produce, sourcing generous amounts of vegetables from childhood friends who farm nearby. The setting is serene, a deliberate escape from the city's clamor. Upon entering past the *noren*-curtained doorway, guests discover a rock garden and courtyard, with stone steps leading to a modern counter. Inside, the design features rounded corners, creating a smooth aesthetic complemented by warm lighting. While rooted in Japanese culinary tradition, Otagi embraces subtle innovation. The tasting menu culminates in a hashed beef with rice, a dish that, despite its Western appearance, incorporates strictly Japanese ingredients such as dried bonito *dashi*, sake, sugar, and miso.
Facilities & Services
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Counter dining
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Car park
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Booking essential
Restaurant details
Kyoto, Japan
- Monday5:30 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday5:30 – 9:00 PM
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday5:30 – 9:00 PM
- Friday5:30 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday5:30 – 9:00 PM
- Sunday5:30 – 9:00 PM
Facilities & Services
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Counter dining
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Car park
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Booking essential
