Kyoto, Japan｜Kawano

Amazing sushi, 11000 for 14 pieces of nigiri for lunch is great value for this quality. We were the only tourists, rest were locals so you know it's a good restsurant. Will definitely come again next time in Kyoto.

Special retreat in upper side of Kyoto city, near Shimogamo shrine. This restaurant serves high quality Sashimi and Sushi with a magic touch of the chef Mr. Kawano. On the course menu, each dish is served one by one. You just have to rely on him and focus on enjoying the perfect balance of freshness and delicate cook of the fish. Sometimes fish is very lightly roasted or marinated depends on the type. No need to dip it into Soy source as it’s already carefully prepared with adequate amount of soy source, lime, or pinch of salt to extract the best taste of the material. RESERVATION IS REQUIRED, and NO ENGLISH MENU IS AVAILABLE unfortunately. It’s highly recommended to be accompanied with your Japanese friend or someone who speaks Japanese. Price is around $100/person for menu except drinks. Credit card accepted (VISA worked). I took my American friends, they all loved it and enjoyed special moment.

Recommended this sushi restaurant by a local, this place also came up in many reviews I researched for best sushi in Kyoto (I.e. Gion). Local recommended this as on par quality as top sushi /Michelin star restaurants in Kyoto but without the $300pp price tag. Booked easily through Table Check. Only seats 9 people. Sushi chef didn't speak English but very welcoming and tried to explain the dishes as much as possible. We probably had close to 18 dishes. The most outstanding omakase I've had in Japan! Tried some dishes I've never even heard of before (sperm sac!? Actually delicious). Highly recommend if your a foodie and looking for true omakase experience!