Ruth Reichl

"The restaurant quietly strives for a luxurious and old-fashioned perfection."

Lonely Planet

"This is one of Kyoto's true culinary temples, serving some of the finest kaiseki in the city by famous Michelin-starred chef Mutara."

Andy Hayler

"Overall this was a meal that clearly had a lot of thought put into it, seasonal ingredients of high quality and good technical execution applied."

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"The ultra-seasonal multi-course menu never stands still, but expect a procession of refined Japanese dishes that are faithful to the ancient ceremony and meaning of kaiseki, but are not constrained by tradition."

Sharon Halim

"For an unforgettable experience in service, kaiseki dining and stepping back into authentic Japanese experience of the past come to Roan Kikunoi when you visit the historical city of Kyoto."

Phoebe Fong

"The meal ended on a happy note, bellies filled and hearts full of memories."

Easy Voyage

"For taste of traditional regional Japanese food, head straight for Kikunoi."

Kang Leong

"The food just seemed so nuanced and showed so much subtlety, I hardly realised most of the meal was vegetarian. Above all, I think the quality of produce was amazing."

Angie Silver

"I instructed myself to really take the time to appreciate the subtle flavours of traditional Japanese cuisine, and it really was worth it."

Michael C. Y. Fei

"Our lunch at Kikunoi was by far the best meal of our Osaka/Kyoto trip."