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祇園 たけうち｜Omakase Kaiseki Dinner
Gion Takeuchi serves a seasonal omakase kaiseki menu, from the opening appetisers to dessert. Diners have singled out the crab shumai and a hojicha sweet. There is counter seating and a private room, and reservations are recommended for dinner.
01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
At Gion Takeuchi, dinner follows the rhythm of a seasonal omakase kaiseki menu, moving from the opening appetisers through small dishes, sashimi, a warm dish, grilled and fried courses, rice and dessert. The Hiwada course includes two opening dishes and an intermezzo. The published information says the menu is composed to suit the ingredients available. Tokiwa is presented as the more seasonal of the two, with ingredients that reflect the time of year and an additional dish alongside its two opening courses. Listed prices are 14,520 yen for Hiwada and 18,150 yen for Tokiwa; both include consumption tax and a 10% service charge.
Diners’ recollections give a sense of the range of dishes that may appear in the seasonal menu. One particularly enjoyed the crab shumai, while another remembered shumai with yuzu and crab as a standout. Other guests praised the warm dish of tilefish, koppe crab and hojicha pudding; one also enjoyed a tea-leaf dessert and a sweet tomato compote, an unexpected pairing. Rather than expecting the same dishes each time, diners can look forward to what the season brings, including its sweets.
Some visitors have described a relaxed meal in a private room, while others have written about enjoying the food at the counter. The published information lists non-smoking counter seats and private rooms with chair seating in tatami-style rooms. The restaurant suits a leisurely dinner built around a set course. Reservations are available and recommended for dinner. Course details and listed prices may change, so check when booking before your visit.
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523-8 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074
Please contact the venue directly with enquiries or reservation requests.
Approximate hours based on listed information, in Japan Standard Time (JST)
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BEFORE YOUR VISIT
The Hiwada course is 14,520 yen and runs from 2 seasonal opening dishes through to dessert. The Tokiwa course is 18,150 yen, uses ingredients that reflect the season more strongly than the Hiwada course, and includes an additional dish. Both prices include consumption tax and a 10% service charge.
There are non-smoking private rooms and counter seats. The private rooms are tatami-style and have chair seating for up to 8 guests.
Reservations are available, and are recommended for dinner.
Opening hours are 18:00–22:00. The restaurant is closed on Wednesdays and open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
Credit cards and Rakuten Pay are accepted.
A whole cake for 2–4 guests costs 4,840 yen, and one for 5–8 guests costs 6,050 yen. A bouquet costs 4,840 yen. Each requires a reservation at least 3 days in advance. The type and colour of flowers cannot be specified.
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