Hako no Sushi IROAKARI — Restaurant in Kyoto

Outstanding sushi. Probably my best I’ve had on my trip to Japan. Google maps will get you to the building entrance where you should see a small sign instructing you to take the elevator to the second floor. We went on a rainy night and early and we were the only customers initially. It filled up by the time we left. Only 5 tables and a small counter. Menu is only in Japanese but they will explain it. They also speak enough English especially tue chef who was very nice and funny. The three different sushi boxes cost 1800, 2800 or 3800. I got the premium one for 3800 because it also included the shrimp, wagyu and uni (sea urchin) and the others do not and I wanted the uni which by itself made it worth the upgrade. Every piece of sushi was incredible. Under the fish is a layer of rice so you can choose how much or little rice you want to eat. It also comes with miso soup, a dashi broth to eat with the leftover rice and of course ginger, wasabi, some thin strips of nori/seaweed and these strange but tasty crunchy rice ball things. They have a delicious variety of soy sauces that come in eye droppers (see the pics). The poco of the sushi box looks bigger than it is. It is definitely a nice sized serving but it is only for one person. They also have beer, sake, plum wine and other drinks. Also comes with a nice little dessert and hot tea. Very cool place. The service is great and the food is even better. Highly recommend it. Absolutely worth it and very affordable for...

This is a wonderful place, and we are so grateful we were able to stop by. This place is small and on the 4th floor! It has only about 6 tables, so I'd recommend a reservation if you can manage it (ask your hotel to call for you if you can't speak Japanese!). And also, please be respectful of others and don't be too loud if you're talking.

They have excellent service and we were welcomed in despite the main chef not speaking English (although he spoke quite well in my estimation). They gave us an English menu and sent a waiter who was more confident in his English. He was so kind to explain their specials (which can be seasonal) as well as how to eat & experience all their wonderful food when he brought it out. They have some house made sou sauce or flavored soy sauce which was quite nice to try. Our waiter also came by and surprised us by telling us that a dessert was included with the meal! When we left he gave us a deep bow, and we felt truly honored to have eaten there.

I messed up Maps and lost my review and had to write it up 3 times now. This place was so good that it's worth rewriting it. It was a wonderful experience overall. I was surprised at the number of 5 star reviews, and after eating there I have no doubt this place earned every star in...

While exploring the area, we stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant—and we’re so glad we did! Around 2pm, the place was tranquil, offering us a nearly private dining experience. We kicked things off with a refreshing glass of peach wine, paired with two Premium boxes to sample a bit of everything from the menu.

From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome. Their attention to detail was impeccable, walking us through how to best enjoy each dish.

But the true standout was the sushi. Honestly, it was the best we’ve ever had. Each piece was crafted with such precision, showcasing the finest ingredients, and it wasn’t just a meal—it was a work of art. Not only was it incredibly satisfying, but it was a truly memorable...