Kyoto, Japan｜Tagoto honten

I totally recommend It. We tasted a special Mini kaiseki, by 5000l and It was delicious. People were very kind, and they explained us what we were eating. Dishes were small but we ate many different so, finally we were full, so quantity perfect. All a wonderfull Japanese experience .

I am really happy I randomly stopped and checked out this place.....it is surrounded by ultra modern Kyoto....but go in and you are in a traditional Japanese garden that leads to this fantastic restaurant. I had a fantastic Japanese Kaiseki feast. Definitely a must once in life. So many surprises....and I am not a massive fan of Japanese food but the artistry behind this restaurant's Kaiseki menu.....I have never seen anything so beautiful. I wholeheartedly recommend this place. Both Japanese and western seating available. And the service was superb... above and beyond my expectations. Be patient and be ready to be surprised.

The mediocre rating here on Google is not fair. You have to go with the right expectations: simple and good reasonable priced traditional food in a simple location. It’s convenient. If you want romantic atmosphere, a view and chic dining you need to choose a different restaurant. It was recommended to us by our hotel for a spontaneous traditional dinner because it’s near to our hotel, reasonable price for Kiseki-Dinner and there is no reservations needed. Kiseki is a multi-course meal and can be really expensive if you go to a top location in Gion/at the river starting at 15’000 Yen till 40’000 Yen. Here at Tagoto you get a good Kiseki starting at 6000 Yen till 10‘000 Yen. Tagoto is small (around 6 tables) and has very simple interior. Western Style tables, only one separate room with Japanese seating, as far as we have seen. You can order different Soba styles, Bento Boxes, Fish on rice or Kaiseki Menus. We ordered Bento with Sashimi and Soba with tempura. Everything was really good! The bento box came with Entrée, Sashimi, Box with different Fish, Egg, Vegetable, Rice and Dessert. We both got green tea with free refills as well as roasted green tea at the end of the dinner. We both chose a plum wine and had a total bill of 9‘700 Yen. They also have a lunch menu, if you want to try Kaiseki light even cheaper ;) The staff was very friendly, fast and everyone was in Kimono, which was nice. Also there were only locals - we think that is a good sign.