Hiramatsu Kodaiji, a one-Michelin-star Japanese-French restaurant, sits atop a hill in the historic district of Higashimaya in a tranquil surrounding, away from the busy Nineizaka shopping street below.
When we arrived at the entrance, we were warmly greeted by staff and escorted inside. There, we were greeted by a hostess in the lobby and escorted to the 4th floor, where the restaurant is located.
I reserved a terrace seat in advance. If the weather is good, I highly recommend it. It offers a view of the Yasaka Pagoda and the beautiful Kyoto scenery.
The waiters were cordial and attentive and provided impeccable service, but they had limited English proficiency. They tried their best to communicate, using a translating app at times. I appreciate the effort.
The restaurant offers a Prix Fixe menu for lunch and dinner at three price ranges: 5,000 to 12,000 yen for lunch and 15,000 to 25,000 yen for dinner.
I opted for the 7,500. (A 10% tax and 10% service charge are not included in the price.)
The food was delicious, and I enjoyed the dining experience.
Caramelized pistachio nuts
Red pepper mousse with tomato coulis
Smooth, silky, delicate, and refreshing,
Salad of pan-fried squid and lightly smoked sawa mackerel with balsamic essence with herb vinaigrette.
An enticing array of salad greens and edible flowers, savory with mild acidity, nuttiness, and sweetness.
Pan-fried fillet of Sakuradai bream with braised spring cabbage and asari clams with vermouth sauce
Light, airy, umami, mild brininess elevated by the sweetness of the cabbage.
Roasted duck breast with bigarade sauce, braised endives, and spring beans
The duck breast was perfectly cooked and paired beautifully with the bigarade sauce.
Chariot de fromages with a selection of fine French cheeses such as Blue Cheese, Brie, and Comte.
Comte (1,600 yen).
Strawberry and lychee aumoniere with elderflower ice cream and lime accents.
Sweetness is perfectly balanced with a hint of acidity.
Mignardises
Hiramatsu Kodaiji
Website: https://www.hiramatsurestaurant.jp/eng/hiramatsu-kodaiji/
Opening hours: Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 15:00 p.m. (L.O 13:30 p.m.) / Dinner 17:30 p.m. – 22:00 p.m. (L.O 19:30 p.m. ), closed on Mondays
Telephone: +81 75-533-6063
Address: 353 Masuyacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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