Key facts
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Meal Type
Dinner
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Best for
Fine dining, Local cuisine
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Key selling point
Zero-waste herbivorous cuisine
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Awards
Michelin
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Dietary requirements
Pescatarian
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Special Features
Tasting menu, Set menu, Chef's table
The Restaurant
Sojiki Nakahigashi presents herbivorous cuisine, a gift born from nature's bounty, captivating diners with its rustic simplicity and flavors that evoke a longing for hometown roots. Located on the path to Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) in Kyoto, this traditional Japanese kaiseki restaurant is helmed by chef Hisao Nakahigashi, who personally gathers seasonal vegetables from the fields of Kamigamo each morning. The experience unfolds like a story, with each dish showcasing natural flavors and the chef's deep gratitude for his ingredients. The restaurant has earned two Michelin stars for its excellent cooking. The rice, cooked in an old-style okudo stove, and the roasted dried sardines are particularly noteworthy. Chef Nakahigashi's cuisine embodies mindfulness and a profound respect for nature, offering not only flavorful dishes but also a culinary journey that reconnects diners with the environment.
Restaurant details
Kyoto, Japan
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Friday12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Sunday12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Facilities & Services
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Counter dining
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Booking essential
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Shoes must be removed
