Tokuha Motonari

Japanese · Kyoto · Michelin Two Stars · Chef Motonari family

Innovative kaiseki featuring genshiyaki (ancient charcoal grilling) by Chef Shinya Matsumoto. Signature grilled nodoguro dried overnight, cooked irori-style over binchotan. Named after Confucian proverb 'striving is virtue'. Traditional sukiya-style building with Aomori cypress.

287-5 Shingoryoguchicho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-0897, Kyoto

  • 2 Michelin Stars

Menu

Tasting Menu

  • Dinner Omakase — Full kaiseki featuring signature grilled nodoguro, charcoal-grilled Ise lobster with carrot sauce, fugu shirako, uni, karasumi, shiro amadai, densuke anago, crab, and wild boar. Curated Hokuriku sake pairings. Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
  • Omakase (30000)
  • Lunch Omakase — Seasonal kaiseki featuring irori-style charcoal-grilled dishes, grilled nodoguro, Hokuriku seafood, and premium ingredients. Menu changes daily per chef's selection.

Dishes

  • Fresh sashimi
  • cod shinjo (fish paste mixed with mountain yam and egg white)
  • fugu shirako
  • fugu sashimi & karaage
  • uni
  • karasumi
  • shiro amadai
  • densuke anago
  • Charcoal-Grilled Ise Lobster with carrot sauce and garlic tare
  • Seared Red Meat and Chutoro of Shibi Maguro with Turnips

The Experience

Built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around an omakase experience. A good fit for dining solo.

Phone: +81 75-708-7425

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