旬菜 掌 (しゅんさい たなごころ） — Restaurant in Takayama

Despite the difficulty in securing a reservation elsewhere, we were fortunate to discover this charming hidden gem during our recent trip to Takayama.

We were greeted with warmth and hospitality as soon as we stepped inside. The intimate setting was neat and welcoming. The service was excellent, with the staff remaining friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the meal. The food was the standout, with each dish, from appetizers to omakase sushi, grilled fish, and Hida beef, being a work of art in its own right and perfectly complemented by the sake recommended. The chef's skill and creativity shone through.

We also appreciated the staff's genuine effort to make us feel welcome and understood, regardless of language barriers. The thoughtful gesture of presenting us with a handwritten thank-you note in our native languages upon requesting the bill was the perfect finishing touch.

Our experience here was nothing short of magical, leaving us with cherished memories that we'll remember for...

I’m not normally one to leave reviews but for this experience, I had to. From the moment we walked inside and were greeted by the chef and waitress, we felt incredibly welcomed. The food was outstanding, I was genuinely overwhelmed by how good it was. My partner said it was the best miso soup she’d had in her life! (and she loves the stuff) everything just melted in the mouth and the sake which accompanied was great. This is a MUST visit if you’re visiting Takayama. I don’t think I’ve ever had such a positive dining experience in my life, Thank you so much...

Stylish and understated with excellent fresh ingredients. Highly recommend:

Hida steak — grilled to perfection and comes with generous salad local vegetables. So fresh and bursting with flavour. No need to order a separate salad. Tempura — super sweet shrimp, fish and local vegetables like lotus root, mushrooms, green pepper, cherry tomato. Chicken was organic and tasty plus big Sashimi — fresh and high quality

This restaurant is set in from the road, beside 2 other restaurants so it’s quite...