Menu to Taste

cenci

Italian-Japanese · Kyoto · Michelin One Star · Chef Ken Sakamoto

Awarded one Michelin star, cenci in Kyoto is led by chef Ken Sakamoto, who merges Italian culinary techniques with seasonal Japanese produce and fermented seasonings. The restaurant is reached through a distinctive handmade red-brick tunnel constructed using soil excavated during its build.

44-7 Shogoin Entomicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8323, Kyoto

  • Michelin 2025
  • Tabelog Award 2025
  • Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023
  • #76 Asia's 50 Best 2026

Menu

Dishes

  • Dinner Course (21780)
  • Corn, Kamo Eggplant, Basil — Summer vegetables: corn, Kyoto Kamo eggplant, fresh basil
  • Kamigamo Cucumber, Beef, Sesame — Kamigamo cucumber with aged beef and sesame
  • American Cherry, Amazon Cacao, Brown Sugar — Cherry with rare Amazon cacao and Okinawan brown sugar
  • Gazpacho, Sakura Shrimp, Shiso Flower — Cold soup with sakura shrimp and shiso flower garnish
  • Lettuce, Sweetfish, Majyakuri — Fresh lettuce with grilled sweetfish (ayu)
  • Green Asparagus, Barley, Bigfin Reef Squid — Asparagus with barley and aori-ika squid
  • Chives, Turban Shell, Chitarra — Chitarra pasta with chives and turban shell (sazae)
  • Mango, Passion Fruit, Maqaw — Tropical fruits with Taiwanese maqaw pepper
  • Tomato, New Ginger, Cutlass Fish, Coriander — Cutlass fish (tachiuo) with tomato, ginger, and coriander

The Experience

In a hidden location. The meal is structured around a tasting menu. A good fit for dining solo and group dining.

Phone: +81-75-708-5307

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