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    A bamboo-ringed house in Nara that takes exactly one party per day, which gives you a sense of what you're in for. This is kaiseki-style Japanese dining at a deeply personal scale, two Michelin stars earned through meals that run on the philosophy of a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. The chef brings raw ingredients to the table and sometimes prepares them in front of you, a reminder that the meal is a conversation, not just a sequence of courses.

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    One number, weighted & current 89

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    Tasting menu only. The dishes change too often to pin down.


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    2-13-2 Gakuen Minami, Nara, Nara, Nara 631-0034, Japan
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    Open now, until 2 PM

    • Monday 11 AM to 2 PM 5 PM to 8 PM
    • Tuesday 11 AM to 2 PM 5 PM to 8 PM
    • Wednesday Today 11 AM to 2 PM 5 PM to 8 PM
    • Thursday 11 AM to 2 PM 5 PM to 8 PM
    • Friday 11 AM to 2 PM 5 PM to 8 PM
    • Saturday 11 AM to 2 PM 5 PM to 8 PM
    • Sunday 11 AM to 2 PM 5 PM to 8 PM

    by reservation only, irregular days off

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    0742451288
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