Gion Owatari
Kaiseki · Kyoto · Michelin One Star · Chef Masahito Owatari
Michelin-starred Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, led by Chef Masahito Owatari, offering 5 carefully curated courses and dishes.
570-265 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0074, Kyoto
- Michelin 2025
- Japan Restaurant Awards 2025
Menu
Dishes
- Gohan Rice Course — Rice course at Gion Owatari — seasonal accompaniments by Chef Masahito Owatari in Gion. One Michelin star.
- Sakizuke Opening Appetizer — Opening course at Gion Owatari — seasonal sakizuke by Chef Masahito Owatari in Gion. One Michelin star.
- Owan Clear Soup — Clear dashi broth at Gion Owatari — the owan by Chef Masahito Owatari in Gion. One Michelin star.
- Yakimono Grilled Course — Grilled course at Gion Owatari — seasonal fish or meat by Chef Masahito Owatari in Gion. One Michelin star.
- Mizumono Seasonal Dessert — Seasonal dessert at Gion Owatari by Chef Masahito Owatari in Gion. One Michelin star.
- Nimono Simmered Dish — Nimono at Gion Owatari — gently simmered seasonal ingredients by Chef Masahito Owatari in Gion. One Michelin star.
- Keihoku Turnip with Caramelized White Miso — Signature vegetable dish with local turnips.
- Maguro-Bushi Dashi — Signature tuna-flake based dashi, unique alternative to traditional bonito.
- Mukozuke Sashimi — Sashimi at Gion Owatari — seasonal fish by Chef Masahito Owatari in Gion. One Michelin star.
- Hassun Seasonal Platter — Hassun at Gion Owatari — eight seasonal delicacies by Chef Masahito Owatari in Gion. One Michelin star.
Tasting Menu
- Premium Seasonal Omakase (46000) — Elevated kaiseki with premium seasonal ingredients including Keihoku turnips with caramelized white miso. Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
- Kaiseki Omakase (38000) — Multi-course kaiseki featuring signature tuna-flake dashi. Includes snow crab, matsutake, lobster, and rice in clay hearth. Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
Wines
- Sake Pairing Course (8000) — Sake pairing course at Gion Owatari — curated to complement Chef Masahito Owatari's kaiseki in Gion. One Michelin star.
Cocktails
- Hojicha Roasted Tea — Hojicha at Gion Owatari — roasted green tea after Chef Masahito Owatari's kaiseki in Gion. One Michelin star.
- Sencha Green Tea — Uji sencha at Gion Owatari — premium green tea by Chef Masahito Owatari in Gion. One Michelin star.
Phone: +81-75-551-5252
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