Kyoto has a ton of super high end restos. The Michellin guide does not do them justice to all.
I had lunch in one of them, gorgeous old school hotel with a garden designed in the 1700's by a famous landscaper. So well thought of that even in the dead of winter there is something green to look at. Just perfect.
The meal wasnt bad at all either, very delicate, light flavors, interesting textures and contrasts. Not quite like Chinese food where the whole is greater than sum of parts, here every little dish stood on its own. Very neat. Not quite filling but very satisfying.
Some of them are actually quite reasonable, lunch can be had for $50US. Dinner, however, its a different ballgame.
Legend has it that the best ones dont even advertise. By referral only. I cant even imagine whats up with them. . .
I had lunch in one of them, gorgeous old school hotel with a garden designed in the 1700's by a famous landscaper. So well thought of that even in the dead of winter there is something green to look at. Just perfect.
The meal wasnt bad at all either, very delicate, light flavors, interesting textures and contrasts. Not quite like Chinese food where the whole is greater than sum of parts, here every little dish stood on its own. Very neat. Not quite filling but very satisfying.
Some of them are actually quite reasonable, lunch can be had for $50US. Dinner, however, its a different ballgame.
Legend has it that the best ones dont even advertise. By referral only. I cant even imagine whats up with them. . .