Rihaku — Restaurant in Kyoto

It's already a year ago me and lady travelling Japan and enjoyed many stunning places. One evening, just leaving guesthouse Oumi to find any place for dinner, we found this jewel same street. Spontaniously we stepped inside. One year later we often think back about this special evening.

From the first seconds we stepped inside, the chef and a regular old man greeted us warmly welcome and they took is into a magical evening fine dinning. High entertainment value by the chef, excellent, fresh and creative food. After dinner lots of Sake sharing. It was awsome and will...

This place was recommended by our ryokan host. Hidden spot to find as tourist. Google translator is helpful however menu is written in authentic Japanese hand writing that any app wouldn’t be able to read. We told “chef choice” and he served us his own course of omakase. And costed us about 10,000 yen per person. With drinks. We enjoyed the food and atmosphere. If you want to try non touristy spot with good quality food , this...

We had an unforgettable dining experience, thanks to the incredible chef! His skills are truly next level, and every dish we had was out of this world. The Japanese potato soup was remarkable—rich, flavorful, and unlike anything we’ve ever tasted. The steak was perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavor, and the sushi was fresh, beautifully crafted, and absolutely delicious. Every bite showcased the chef’s passion...