Gokan Uogin — Restaurant in Nara

Our hotel made a reservation at this place after asking for a recommendation. So, we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived and saw it was a Michelin rated location.

But, the star is well deserved. The service and hospitality were excellent. The chef cares deeply about the presentation, and explained each dish (with a handheld translator). The 500-cut squid was out of this world.

The ambiance was nice and calm. It was only us and another group of two, so it really felt like a private experience.

If we come back to Nara, we'll definitely...

Do not go. Been to 20 Michelin restaurant and this is the one that makes me doubt the standards of Michelin. the portion is laughable, the fish accompanying the rice is the size of a dice. It would be a huge waste of time and money. All the fish have very limited flavor....

Outstanding haute cuisine - certainly one of our absolute favourite meals in Japan! It was delightful to watch the preparation of dishes and the attention to detail. The team was very welcoming and extended a very warm &...