Kyoto, Japan｜Giro Giro Hitoshina

Unfortunately, we couldn't make any more reservations online, as we were only in Kyoto for two days. But by chance, during our walk through the city, we passed the very eye-catching glass-front restaurant of Edakuni Eiich. Without further ado, we decided to try for a reservation. Mr. Edakuni Eiich said that he was booked out for the same evening but could offer us a table upstairs, on the first floor, for tomorrow evening. We were very much looking forward to this evening and were happy about this positive promise. Arriving shortly before 8 p.m., we were invited upstairs and began our culinary experience at Giro Giro Hitoshima. After the second course, we got seats offered on the ground floor bar and were overjoyed to watch the chefs and assistants at work. The relaxed style and appreciative interaction with the staff were pleasing and showed us that we were in the right place. After a total of eight courses, our dinner was over, which we enjoyed to the full. We had an incomparable experience and recommend it as a culinary highlight in Kyoto.

Best meal in Japan so far. Real foodie place. The taste and presentation of each dish was exquisite. Paid about 32,000 yen for two people but worth it.

One of the best dinner experiences in Kyoto. It’s not outrageously expensive, yet their food is so creative and delicious - a kind of fusion style of Japanese and European. The setting is in Machiya and overlooks a stream. Staff speaks fluent English. Great for a date, business dinner and entertaining visitors to Kyoto (not for a family with young kids - but your parents will love this place). Highly recommend.