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Gion Nishikawa
Japanese
Kombu boxes line the walls like hanging scrolls, which tells you something about how seriously the chef takes his dashi before you've tasted a drop. This is a traditional kaiseki restaurant in the heart of Gion, carrying two Michelin stars, where the guiding idea is that real flavor is quiet. The sukiya-style interior conjures old Kyoto, and the chef's warmth keeps the room surprisingly lively for somewhere this precise.
One honor, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Michelin Guide 2 Stars
One number, weighted & current 89
How we score
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