Mizai
Kaiseki · Kyoto · Michelin Three Stars · Chef Hitoshi Ishihara
Awarded three Michelin stars, Mizai in Kyoto is led by chef Hitoshi Ishihara, who serves multi-course cha-kaiseki rooted in tea ceremony traditions. Located in Maruyama Park, the restaurant hosts a single evening seating at a lacquered wooden counter overlooking a private garden.
618 Maruyamacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0071 (inside Maruyama Park), Kyoto
- Michelin 2025
Menu
Tasting Menu
- Chanoyu Kaiseki (12 courses) (60000) — Chanoyu (tea ceremony) kaiseki. Approximately ¥60,000 per person. 3-hour course featuring rice and miso soup opening, sashimi, seasonal grilled and simmered courses, clay-pot rice, and matcha ceremony conclusion. Single seating at 6:00 PM.
- Dinner Omakase Kaiseki (food only) (60000)
Cocktails
- Salted Cherry Blossom Water — Palate-cleansing welcome drink of salted cherry blossom
Dishes
- Gohan Rice Course — Clay-pot cooked rice with seasonal accompaniments
The Experience
An intimate room built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around a tasting menu. A good fit for celebrations.
- Occasion: Celebration
- Atmosphere: Intimate
- Format: Tasting menu
- Setting: Chef's counter
Phone: +81-75-551-3310
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- Miyasaka — Tokyo (1 Michelin stars)