SEN
Japanese/Kaiseki · Kyoto · Michelin One Star · Chef Takeshi Sugisawa
Awarded one Michelin star, SEN is a Japanese kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto led by owner and chef Takeshi Sugisawa. Housed in a renovated townhouse that formerly sold traditional folding fans, the dining space features sukiya-zukuri interior architecture and Scandinavian-style counter seating.
Gojo-dori Yanagi-Maba area, Kyoto (0.41km from Gojo Station), Kyoto
- Michelin 2025
Menu
Tasting Menu
- Dinner Omakase (46000) — Full kaiseki with signature mackerel sushi, chazuke, ramen endings. Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
- Yaki Crab Course (45000) — Special crab-focused tasting menu available select evenings. Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
- Grilled Crab Lunch Omakase (Nov 2025 – Feb 2026) (58500) — Grilled Crab Lunch Omakase *(Nov 2025 – Feb 2026)* at SEN
- Lunch Omakase (40000) — Same kaiseki course as dinner. Tamba beef, Kyoto vegetables, Ohara water, matsutake. Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
- Standard Omakase (Lunch or Dinner) (46000)
- Grilled Crab Dinner Omakase (Nov 2025 – Feb 2026) (71000) — Grilled Crab Dinner Omakase *(Nov 2025 – Feb 2026)* at SEN
- Grilled Crab Omakase Course (58500) — Seasonal grilled crab omakase course available November through February
Dishes
- おまかせコース (20000)
- おまかせ焼き松茸コース (44000)
- Night business hours will be changed to start at 18:30 From July 1st, (2024)
- お酒の持込料 (5000)
- Signature Mackerel Sushi — Chef's signature mackerel sushi from Gion Rohan days.
The Experience
An intimate and minimalist room in a historic setting and built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around an omakase experience and a tasting menu.
- Atmosphere: Intimate, Minimalist
- Format: Omakase, Tasting menu
- Setting: Historic, Chef's counter
Phone: +81-75-361-8873
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