Gion Hanamai

Name: Gion Hanamai
Address: Higasiyama-ku Kioicho 494-2, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0821
Telephone: 075-541-1820
Price range: ¥10,001 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

71 Reviews

¥10,001 and over

Japanese

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Please be sure to let us know your course selection and allergies when making a reservation.

Please translate and read the Japanese description

ご予約の際は、コース選択とアレルギーを必ずお知らせください。

＜Course Contents＞
　30250 yen (including tax and service charge)
　36300 yen (same as above)
　60500 yen (same as above)

Please let us know in the remarks which course you would like.
If you do not select one, the course will be 30250 yen (without allergy).

＜ご予約前の説明＞
・当日のご予約は準備の都合上、どのコースをお選び頂いても、
全て30,250円（税サ込）のコースにさせて頂いております。
・食品アレルギーなどについて、内容によっては、また当日ご予約の場合などには、対応できない可能性がございます。
予めご了承下さいませ。
・魚・生魚・海産物が食べられない方、ベジタリアンの方、ペスカタリアンの方、グルテンアレルギーの方、その他、懐石料理のコース上で代替するのが困難な食文化の方のご予約は承れません。申し訳ございません。
・料理コース内容の違いは、当日の仕入れの都合上、料理長のお任せとなっており、事前に詳細をお伝えすることができません。コースの違いは量ではなく、質の違いとなります。
・料理コースは１グループ様１種類で、皆様同じコースをお選び頂きますよう、お願い申し上げます。
・ご予約のお時間15分を過ぎてご連絡が取れない場合はやむを得ずキャンセル扱いとさせていただく場合がございますので遅れる場合は必ずご連絡下さい。

お電話でのお問合せ： 075-541-1820

＜コース内容＞
　30250円　（税金サービス料込）
　36300円　（同上）
　60500円　（同上）

ご希望のコースは備考にてお知らせください。
未選択の場合、30250円のコース（アレルギー対応なし）になります。

お体に障られる食品等のアレルギーがおありになられたら備考欄にてご連絡お願い致します。
対応できない場合もございます。宜しくお願い申し上げます。

＜キャンセル規定＞

当日のキャンセル・人数変更はお選びいただいたコース代金をお支払いいただきます。
・ご予約時間の24時間前～ご予約時間：100％
・ご予約時間の48時間前～24時間前：70％
・ご予約時間の72時間前～48時間前：50％

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm There may be exceptions to the above schedule. Ensure you use the search to confirm availability.
Phone number
075-541-1820
Website
http://www.gion-hanamai.jp/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Higasiyama-ku Kioicho 494-2, Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0821
Neighborhood
Kyoto
Parking details
None
Public transit
8 min walk from Keikyu Honsen GionShiJo Station
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Wine

What 71 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

71 Reviews

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Kingfisher1968
Western NC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this small and excellent restaurant in Kyoto. After visiting it in December 2022, we came back in early August 2023. Again, the food was excellent, the chef very nice and talkative (if you speak a little Japanese - but he ueses an electronic translator, too). He was very happy, that we came to visit again. The presentation of the food is on a very high level of quality, the aromas subtle and very good. We highly recommend this spot - just 6 seats at the counter, but a lot of interaction with the Chef!
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BradleyO
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Kaiseki Food!!! This little eatery is hard to find but difficult not to enjoy!!! The flavors and artistic culinary creations were fantastic! The chef was funny and charming as were the rest of the staff. Masterful craft here!!! You must try!!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our thanks to the chef and his staff for the wonderful experience . This was without a doubt one of the best meals we have ever had. As a German living in the US and traveling extensively through Europe as well as North and South America I have had many great meals and this one is definitely in the top 3. Well worth the price.
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JessicaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the chef and staff were so friendly and funny! Highly recommend if you want a more modern feel to Japanese food.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Unique dining experience! We were a party of four and had the staff all dedicated to us. The place can only host 6 and it was only us that night. Chef is not only talented but also very nice and funny. We had a personalized menu. We learned a lot about Japanese fine cuisine. Dish presentation was so beautiful. We really enjoyed our time there. It’s expensive but worth it considering we had a private chef that night.
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MichaelB
Mexico City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Maeda prepared an amazing kaiseki meal that was orchestrated like a symphony of the very finest quality ingredients, whether the fish, the beef or the fresh wasabi. Each course was a mini work of art, drawing on the fresh flavors of each ingredient. Definitely one of the best meals I’ve had anywhere. And you can’t beat the one-to-one service, with the chef describing and explaining the features of each course. An unforgettable dining experience.
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JadeK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
You will find no better way to appreciate the passionate and artistic culture of Kyoto than this, a kaiseki dinner prepared by Head chef Shigehiro Maeda (and his wonderful staff) at Gion Hanamai. Chef Maeda specializes in obanzai dishes (meaning the majority of ingredients and dishes are specific to Kyoto) and as such his creative kaiseki dinners are incredibly unique in terms of selection, flavor, and presentation. He digs for the most tender bamboo shoots in the hills around Arashiyama. He picks delicate perilla flowers daily. His clay pot finale features seasonal fish and the finest local rice and Kyoto spring water and is made specially for each guest. Aside from the amazing food, Gion Hanamai is also a beautifully decorated, well-lit, yet intimate space. You will be served on antique and fine dishware as lovely as the food. While the staff are not fluent in English, they are well prepared with pocket translators. You should bring one too, or your phone, it is worth the sparkling conversation with Chef Maeda and his staff, who were funny, lively, and informative. My hope is that many visitors to Kyoto will continue to visit Gion Hanamai and show appreciation for hard-working and talented chefs like Chef Maeda, who care deeply about sharing their world through food.
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galvdoc
San Francisco
91 reviews
vip
5.0
91 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an outstanding meal here, a thoughtful experience from beginning to end. The restaurant seats a total of six guests, so it is truly an intimate space. The food is a work of art, beautifully presented and bursting with multilayered flavors. The staff is very friendly and happily explained each course with a handheld translator. I’m afraid we are quite spoiled now- it will be hard to match the quality of our meal!
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Megan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gion Hanamai was a true highlight of my and my husband’s trip to Japan! One of the most beautiful and delicious meals we’ve ever had the pleasure to enjoy, we will not forget our time at this special place in Kyoto. Chef and his team treated us like honored guests (and we didn’t even order the most expensive dinner—though looking over at our neighbor’s plates I’d wager it would have been well worth it). The 6 seater counter was very intimate, and we got to interact with chef and his team throughout the evening. You will not regret choosing this restaurant!
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OpenTable Diner
Kyoto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a fun experience to not miss out on! The food was amazing, ingredients were fresh, and the service was absolutely fun. Both the chef and staff were welcoming with good sense of humor. They were also informative and explained every dish. It shows how much care and thought was put into the coarse. This was definitely the best meal I’ve had so far in this trip. I highly recommend to reserve ahead of time as it get’s booked.
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Mike
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All dishes in traditional succession, taking you through an unconventional journey of Kyoto flavours. Superb selection of ingredients carefully prepared to bring out the best of their nature. The firefly squid clay pot rice and grilled Oumi beef both deserve special mentions. Excellent service and sake selection. This restaurant has a special place in our hearts.
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JayW
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an incredibly fun and fantastic experience at Gion Hanamai! Highly recommend dining here while staying in Kyoto. Each dish was prepared with care - the ingredients were all so fresh that even for not-so-experienced diners like us, we could taste the freshness and quality. It’s been a few days but my husband is still dreaming about the bamboo shoots we had during our meal. The staff have translation devices on hand and on top of their amazing food preparation, they spent a lot of time chatting and entertaining us guests. They also pre-printed a menu for each person showing the details of the meal in your language to help us learn more about each dish. For future diners - even if you might be a picky eater, you should try to be open minded and try new things here. My husband does not normally eat sushi but he tried it here and now loves it. Otherwise, the chef is very accomodating for food allergies or aversions. Please let them know ahead of time - they only seat 6 ppl at the counter per night! With the amount of preparation they need to do for a kaiseki meal, they might not have a lot of extra ingredients to substitute requests after arrival. We had an amazing meal at Gion Hanamai, thank you Gion Hanamai for hosting us. We will surely be back to visit again! The food here is 超美味しい
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AMV5
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Must try!!! Amazing creative food and experience! It is an intimate affair. The restaurant can accommodate six people (at counter). Chef and his help are a joy! Worth every penny. We will go back when we are in Kyoto again. 😍
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Peter
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic kaiseki restaurant in the heart of Gion. Had an amazing meal here during our trip to Kyoto. Every course was beautifully presented and delicious. Good ambience and friendly staff. Would recommend to anyone visiting Gion
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TriniC
Monterrey
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Es muy chiquito realmente cocinaban para ti. Fueron muy amables todos, pacientes para explicarnos lo q nos estaban sirviendo. Muy rico y agradable, aprendimos mucho
Gion HanamaiResponded on March 8, 2023
Gracias por visitar nuestra tienda y por su valoración. Nos sentimos muy honrados de que nuestros clientes nos visiten. Además, cuando vengas a Kioto, visita nuestra tienda. Todo el personal está deseando verte.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Don’t second guess it, make the reservation! Intimate experience with you and a few others for an exceptional multi course dinner. Easy to get to by taxi, food is incredible-Just trust the chef. Download google translate for even more fun if you need it. A meal you will never forget!
Gion HanamaiResponded on March 3, 2023
Thank you very much for visiting us and for your evaluation. It seems that you were pleased, and all the staff are very honored. Please visit us again when you come to Kyoto. We are looking forward to that day.
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Locky
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding dining experience from the fabulous chef. Cannot recommend it enough!!
Gion HanamaiResponded on February 15, 2023
Thank you for coming to our store the other day. I am glad that you enjoyed your meal. We look forward to seeing you again when the opportunity arises.
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NorikoS
Tokyo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I really enjoyed the meal. I have never eaten anything so delicious before. highly recommend when you come to Kyoto.
Gion HanamaiResponded on February 15, 2023
Thank you for visiting us the other day, and thank you for your comments recommending our shop. I am very honored. If there is an opportunity, Makoto is looking forward to it.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. Incredibly special event — the servings were creative, outstanding, so artfully presented. Host was engaging! Would recommend it highly.
Gion HanamaiResponded on January 3, 2023
Thank you for coming to our store the other day. We are delighted to hear your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again when the opportunity arises.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Una cena indimenticabile Bellissima oltre che buonissima Chef e staff estremamente disponibili e simpatico Assolutamente consigliatissima!
Gion HanamaiResponded on January 3, 2023
Thank you for coming to our store the other day. I am glad that you enjoyed your meal. We look forward to seeing you again when the opportunity arises.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We truly enjoyed the food. Very delicate taste with friendly chef and staff. Yes, it is expensive but for me it was a valuable experience.
Gion HanamaiResponded on January 4, 2023
Thank you for visiting us the other day. We are also very pleased to receive your valuable opinions. We look forward to meeting you.
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DavidS
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We're a family of foodies that loves to travel and eat great meals. I wondered if I could ever experience the fine dining experience in Kyoto - because 1) every other website in Japanese was too hard to navigate or 2) simply had no openings and 3) not that many places use Open Table. Stop scrolling and find a time to book here immediately, b/c honestly this place was worthy of two Michelin stars. If you love to eat...you need to be here. Chef Shigehiro and his team prepared an amazing Kaiseki of ten or so courses for us that was a wonderfully complex progression of temperatures, textures and flavors. My wife has a couple of minor dietary restrictions that an email exchange easily sorted through. The chef and his staff were wonderfully accommodating , friendly and funny and the food was simply out of this world. We'll definitely be stopping in again the next time we're in Kyoto.
Gion HanamaiResponded on January 30, 2023
Thank you very much for your visit and evaluation. We are very honored that you chose our restaurant for such a precious day of your family trip. Also, if there is an opportunity, I am looking forward to meeting you.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Kaiseki meal is incredible. The chef knows everything about Kaiseki. He is very humorous and friendly. I definitely recommend people to try when they visit Kyoto!
Gion HanamaiResponded on December 16, 2022
Thank you for visiting us today. 　We hope you enjoyed it and we are glad to hear your kind words. 　We look forward to seeing you again when we have the opportunity.
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NghiemB
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a delightful experience! From the diverse and carefully crafted dishes to the sincere and professional service, there’s no doubt this place deserves all the adoration possible. My partner and I celebrated an important date here and it will forever be remembered. Thank you, Gion Hanamai and Shigehiro!
Gion HanamaiResponded on December 16, 2022
Thank you for visiting us this time. We are also very honored that you chose our restaurant for your precious day. I wish you both happiness from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to seeing you again when I have a chance.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente todo, inmejorable atención y la mejor calidad de comida que he probado en Kyoto! El chef es una bella persona y sabe preparar muy bien la langosta, Muchas felicidades.
Gion HanamaiResponded on December 4, 2022
Gracias por venir a nuestra tienda hoy. Estamos muy contentos de saber que disfrutó de su estadía con nosotros. Estamos deseando verte de nuevo.
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IndyDavid
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We only tried this place because it had so many rave reviews here on OpenTable. The reviews were right! It was truly a spectacular evening. So welcoming of foreigners. So delicious. So traditional. So elevated. So subtle. So personal. So exquisite. So delicate. Highest possible kaiseki recommendation.
Gion HanamaiResponded on December 1, 2022
Thank you for visiting us. We are delighted to receive your kind words. Also, we had a great time. Thank you very much.
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sayanparia
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was easily one of the best meals and coolest experiences I’ve ever had. It was intimate, the food was prepared in such a unique way, the mix of authentic Japanese flavors with technical preparation was amazing. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Gion HanamaiResponded on November 22, 2022
Thank you for visiting us. Also, I am very happy to receive your kind words. Thank you for the opportunity. I am looking forward to meeting you.
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ChristinaC
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our experience at Gion Hanamai. The food, the creativity and the humor of our chef has made our experience unforgettable. Recommend to anyone who visit Kyoto!
Gion HanamaiResponded on December 3, 2022
Thank you for visiting us. We are very happy to receive your kind words. If there is an opportunity, I am looking forward to seeing you again.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent experience
Gion HanamaiResponded on November 22, 2022
Thank you for visiting us this time. I am also happy to receive your comments.
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GaetanoC
Kyoto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We spent a beautiful evening at the Gion Hanamai, and we were absolutely mesmerized by how incredible the food was. Each dish kept on getting better and better. The place is serene, traditional and beautiful. It was lovely getting to chat w the friendliest chef we’ve met in Japan. It’s definitely an experience i will remember, would recommend to all.
Gion HanamaiResponded on November 22, 2022
Thank you for visiting us. I am very happy that you enjoyed your meal. Thank you very much.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is an absolute hidden gem- we know it’s going to become one of the most sought after reservations in town at some point. The chef was incredibly welcoming and a true talent. We felt honored to talk with him and eat his creations. The ingredients were delicious, fresh and so well crafted. If we are ever in Kyoto again we will absolutely be coming back again. In fact, we had dinner at a Michelin star restaurant two nights after our meal and Gion Hanamai and agreed that we enjoyed Gion Hanamai more. Must try!
Gion HanamaiResponded on November 18, 2022
Thank you for coming to our store the other day. Thank you again for your kind words and evaluation. We are looking forward to seeing you again if you have another chance.
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RIGS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing night at Gion Hanamai. Luckily we were the only clients that night and had a wonderful time one to one with the Chef, who was cooking & preparing dished right in front of us. The food is very refined and tasting very good, with a beautiful presentation. They also serve sake wine in beautiful small cristal glasses that you can choose. Overall, this place is hihgly recommended if you want to experience a real authentic Kaiseki place in Kyoto with a very welcoming & passionate Chef. Thank you again!
Gion HanamaiResponded on November 4, 2022
Thank you for coming to our store the other day. Thank you again for your kind words and evaluation. We are looking forward to seeing you again if you have another chance.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious freshly prepared food. Attentive service. Location on a small street meant the taxi driver initially didn’t know it, but we had the hotel write the address and phone number down on paper and the driver called the restaurant and got instructions, so all was good.
Gion HanamaiResponded on October 15, 2022
Thank you for coming to our store the other day. I would also like to thank you for your kind comments. If you have another chance, we are waiting for you to visit us.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a stunning dining experience!! My husband and I have lived in Japan for 1 year and a half, and this was one of our favorite dinners thus far. We were able to share this experience with family, which made it even more special. We had a private dinner and were sat at the counter, so we could watch our courses being prepared. The food and ingredients were all fresh and delicious, the service was impeccable, and overall it was an amazing and memorable dinner. Highly recommend!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
ちょうどキャンセルが出たようで、GWに予約する事ができました。お料理全て美味しかったです。見た目も美しいですが、料理人の技がつまった、とても手の込んだ仕込みがうかがえます。また、来たいと思うお店です。ありがとうございました。
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb Kaiseki lunch in Kyoto. The food was excellent (presentation, taste, variety etc) and the service was truly memorable. Highly recommend a visit!
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Diningdeluxe
Edmonton
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
YOU MUST EAT HERE! We stumbled upon this restaurant at the last minute and we are so lucky there was a time slot available on our last night in Kyoto. We booked a counter seat but were pleasantly surprised to be seated in a private room. A menu printed in English was waiting for us and it certainly whet our appetites. Course after course was served with beautiful presentation and tasted phenomenal, and served by a very sweet lady in traditional Japanese attire. Our night was capped off with handshakes from the chef (we were the last to leave but did not feel hurried from the restaurant) and they stood at the door and waited as we walked to the end of the street at which point we turned and all bowed deeply to each other. If you are in Kyoto, you MUST eat here. We have eaten at many amazing restaurants and Michelin Star restaurants as well and this was by far one of the best meals of our lives! Arigato gozaimashita!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
記念日に美味しいものをいただきたくてお邪魔しました。料理ひとつひとつ丁寧に説明いただき、パフォーマンスもお料理もホスピタリティも大満足の一夜でした。ありがとうございました。また、京都旅行の際にお邪魔させていただきます。
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KailaS
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal that takes you on a lovely journey of sights, smells, textures, and tastes. The serving dishes and glasses are all locally made in Kyoto (and are a joy to admire). The chef will show you all the details of the dish he is preparing for you while the ingredients are explained to you when it is served. All of your senses are stimulated throughout the meal, and your host and hostess are very kind and welcoming. Their sake recommendations are on point as well! Their private room also looks like it would be an incredible experience. I had an allergy to an ingredient and they were more than happy to find me a substitute (which was of course delicious). If you are looking for an intimate and delicious kaiseki experience, look no further.
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KevinT
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
As 2 dumb Americans we were at first anxious to discover we were the only guests on that quiet Tuesday night. Our chef Shigehiro was an utmost professional, and once it became clear we were nervous, he and our kind server Tomo made sure to explain and tell anecdotes about every dish, even by Google translate when necessary. They really went above and beyond, and we received a warm welcome and cultural experience that was a highlight of the trip. Shigehiro was rightfully proud of his specialty - grilling and treating meat. His Ōmi beef with sansho reduction was the finest I've had. His grilled and hot pot hamo were incredible too. He shared with us his aspirations to improve his mastery of Kyo-ryori and told us about his hometown. All in all we had such a warm experience here – despite huge language gaps – that we left grinning ear to ear. I wanted to write here to thank Tomo and Shigehiro for taking care of and welcoming 2 Americans with such open arms on a quiet, beautiful weeknight.
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Gion Hanamai is rated 4.9 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Higasiyama-ku Kioicho 494-2, Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0821

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Neighborhood
Kyoto
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm There may be exceptions to the above schedule. Ensure you use the search to confirm availability.
Cuisines
Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
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None
Public transit
8 min walk from Keikyu Honsen GionShiJo Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Wine

Website
http://www.gion-hanamai.jp/
Phone number
075-541-1820

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