Kikunoi Sushi Ao
Sushi · Kyoto · Michelin One Star · Chef Eiki Abe
Awarded one Michelin star, Kikunoi Sushi Ao in Kyoto is led by chef Eiki Abe. Operating as a sushi kappo concept from the Kikunoi ryotei, the restaurant integrates nigiri into kaiseki-style courses including sakizuke and owan. Courses feature slightly scored chutoro nigiri served on Kitaoji Rosanjin ceramics.
Ishibe Koji, Higashiyama (Gion district), Kyoto, Kyoto
- Michelin 2025
Menu
Tasting Menu
- Omakase Sushi Kappo Course — Kyoto-style sushi fusing kaiseki with Edomae techniques. Cold appetizers, warm hamo, clear soup, seasonal nigiri. Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
- Dinner Omakase (30000)
- Omakase (Chef's Choice) (54000)
- Kaiseki (23500)
Dishes
- Japanese tiger prawn char-grilled and scorched in the shell
- Green plums boiled until soft and tossed with cold hairy crab jelly and shiso flowers
- Ogawa Karasumi / salted mullet roe wrapped in squid and marinated in mirin koji
- Conger eel seasoned with black seven-spices and buds of the pepper tree
- Warm Hamo (pike conger) with pickled plum
- Clear broth with conger eel tofu
- Kikunoi Wagyu Unshu (54000)
Wines
- Sake Pairing — Curated sake selection to accompany sushi kappo course.
The Experience
Built around the chef's counter and in a historic setting. The meal is structured around an omakase experience.
- Format: Omakase
- Setting: Chef's counter, Historic
Phone: +81 75-551-2000
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