割烹 志木葉 — Restaurant in Kanazawa

This is our third week travelling in Japan, and the Omakase meal we had at Shikiha was by far the best meal we have had so far. If we could give a six star rating, Shikiha would have certainly deserved it. The six seater counter restaurant is run by Chef Kenji-san and his wife, Asumi-san. There was a private room with a table of four, but the dining experience is seated around the counter watching Chef Kenji-san prepare each dish. They were fully booked when we walked into the restaurant a week back, and the first available slot was almost a week later. It was definitely worth the wait. Both the service and the food were excellent. Chef Kenji-san also prepared the Omakase to accommodate our special dietary restrictions. It was much appreciated. We had a taste of many different Japanese dishes, from sashimi, seasonal side dishes, grilled fish, teppanyaki, and ginger rice. Every dish was well presented, and the ingredients were flavorful...

Excellent expirience! A friend recommended this obviously brand new restaurant and it was a unique and wonderful experience. There is no à la carte menue but we were served an array of delicious seafood combinations and extraordinary beef all prepared right in front of us. Using translator apps for the unknown an exotic ingredients gave us a feeling of immersing in japanese culture. It was a delight to see the Cook work on our food in such a concentrated and careful way, arranging everything with love and good taste. The service was excellent, the ambience tasteful and quiet and we tried a few outstanding sake. A truely enjoyable...

What an unforgettable dining experience! This charming restaurant is run by a lovely couple who made us feel incredibly welcome from the moment we arrived. We’ve rarely experienced such warm hospitality. The course menu was outstanding — a true journey through the diverse marvels of Japanese cuisine. Every dish reflected the chef’s creativity and meticulous attention to detail. Thank you for such a memorable and...