Asuka, Nara, Japan｜Hagiou

We had such a lovely experience here. One of a kind. Family owned restaurant. We have been looked after very well. All hand made fresh food. Amazing flavours. Best service… and very special atmosphere. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

This place is amazing. Set in gorgeous surroundings, this family-owned restaurant serves some of the best Japanese cooking to be found. Every ingredient in every dish is carefully selected (and where possible, locally grown) to create a mastercrafted palette of flavors and textures whose purpose is to bring a sense of balance and perfection to your tastebuds. The staff is - naturally - polite and considerate, and will do their utmost to make sure you receive the best experience you could possibly wish for. We will definitely come back to visit every time we come to Japan.

Although it's not Michelin-starred, it seemed like a restaurant worth traveling to just to eat there. When I arrived in the hot weather, the towels I was given were cool and refreshing, with a slight peppermint scent. It is said that in the early Taisho era, an old building that existed before that was moved to its current location. Restrooms are located outside through a breezeway. Although it has a dignified and dignified feel, you can feel the warm heart of the shop staff. Coupled with the historical background of Asuka Village and the rich greenery that is easy on the eyes, I felt at ease in a space from another dimension. This restaurant has been visited by many celebrities, as well as members from various fields and the culinary world. All ingredients are organic and pesticide-free, and we never use ingredients we don't approve of. There's no need to talk about the food. I'm grateful for the good memories.