FAON — Restaurant in Nara

The wagyu lunch set was incredible - every dish was very well-cooked, great layers of flavors, attentive service, and bright & comfy vibes.

I had A-course (one main dish) 3500¥ and upgraded to wagyu rump steak with additional 660¥. The appetizers were impressive, espagot in pesto/ amberjack carpaccio with apple salad, then a bowl of hearty pumpkin soup. The main dish, wagyu steak, cooked perfectly, though rump steak is usually lean but wagyu gives it rich texture, not to mention the very cute deer deco made by carrot.

The dessert fits autumn theme well - chestnut puree and dark chocolate paste with custard ice cream. A bit heavy for me but quite authentic. Special thanks to the staff who helped me to serve everything in 1hr (I was in a hurry) but still in an attentive & considerate tempo without rushing.

Lunch is cash only. No complaints given the very reasonable price in this Michelin guide place....

We wanted to have a fine dining experience during our trip and decided to check out this restaurant which was highly rated by the Michelin guide and the experience was excellent. The food was top-notch and the staff was extremely friendly. Some in our party had dietary restrictions which they were more than happy to cater to despite it being a set menu. The location is very Central and right under one of the most beautiful pagodas in the city and near a lake. The restaurant was extremely reasonable considering the quality and amount of food. Top Notch wine as well. Overall highly recommended for a wonderful French...

We had pretty high expectations going in, thanks to all the great reviews. But honestly, the food still blew us away. Every bite, from the starters to the mains to the dessert, was so flavorful and utterly delightful. What really touched us, though, was the chef’s kindness and care. My girlfriend recently developed a seafood allergy, and when we mentioned it while making the reservation, the chef went out of their way to create a special menu just for her. It wasn’t the standard one, but it was just as incredible. Thank you so much for such a wonderful and memorable evening in Nara—it really, really...