Gion Hanamai

4.9

75 Reviews

¥10,001 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Romantic

Gion Hanamai, a hidden gem near Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine, offers a tranquil escape from the city's bustle. With only six counter seats, this intimate restaurant serves sophisticated Japanese cuisine, featuring seasonal dishes made from carefully selected ingredients. It continues to captivate food lovers from both Japan and abroad.

【Courses】1 course type per group. (All price tax, service included)

"Miyabi no Zen" | ¥24,200
Enjoy dishes prepared with the finest seasonal ingredients, showcasing the essence of Japanese cuisine and the beauty of Kyoto's seasons.

"Ikkoku Issai" | From ¥42,350
A fully customized course using top-quality ingredients based on customer preferences.

※Please specify your course when making a reservation. If no course is selected, the ¥24,200 course will be provided.

Cancellations and changes will incur the full course fee.
24hours:100%　48hours:70%　72hours:50%
Please note that to cancel reservations, use our email us at [hanamai@shin-sen.co.jp]

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
¥10,001 and over
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm There may be exceptions to the above schedule. Ensure you use the search to confirm availability.
Phone number
075-541-1820
Website
http://www.gion-hanamai.jp/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
494-2 Kiyoi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0821
Neighborhood
Kyoto
Parking details
None
Public transit
8 min walk from Keikyu Honsen GionShiJo Station
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Wine

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on all time ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

75 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience with very talented and skilled chef. The food presentation was artistic and the taste and flavor was equally unique. The chef and his assistant were very kind and attentive and used translation app to communicate with us. We found the entire experience to be one we would not have wanted to miss.
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RomilP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing kaise ki. Great chef. Good vibe. I would Recommend this to anyone
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deniseG
Montreal
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Small 6 seat bar dining room. Very courteous staff. Chef was rather aloof although it may have been a language barrier. Good presentation, fresh, innovative. Overall very good although some dishes were bland in taste.
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Travel
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a find! We were blown away with every aspect of this little 6-seat restaurant tucked away on a quiet street in Kyoto. The food was unbelievable. The sashimi was wonderful, the steak cooked to perfection. and the seasonal specialities were fantastic. The chef was personable and charming. It was truly a memorable evening.
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Kingfisher1968
Düsseldorf
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this small and excellent restaurant in Kyoto. After visiting it in December 2022, we came back in early August 2023. Again, the food was excellent, the chef very nice and talkative (if you speak a little Japanese - but he ueses an electronic translator, too). He was very happy, that we came to visit again. The presentation of the food is on a very high level of quality, the aromas subtle and very good. We highly recommend this spot - just 6 seats at the counter, but a lot of interaction with the Chef!
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BradleyO
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Kaiseki Food!!! This little eatery is hard to find but difficult not to enjoy!!! The flavors and artistic culinary creations were fantastic! The chef was funny and charming as were the rest of the staff. Masterful craft here!!! You must try!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our thanks to the chef and his staff for the wonderful experience . This was without a doubt one of the best meals we have ever had. As a German living in the US and traveling extensively through Europe as well as North and South America I have had many great meals and this one is definitely in the top 3. Well worth the price.
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JessicaL
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the chef and staff were so friendly and funny! Highly recommend if you want a more modern feel to Japanese food.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique dining experience! We were a party of four and had the staff all dedicated to us. The place can only host 6 and it was only us that night. Chef is not only talented but also very nice and funny. We had a personalized menu. We learned a lot about Japanese fine cuisine. Dish presentation was so beautiful. We really enjoyed our time there. It’s expensive but worth it considering we had a private chef that night.
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MichaelB
Mexico City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Maeda prepared an amazing kaiseki meal that was orchestrated like a symphony of the very finest quality ingredients, whether the fish, the beef or the fresh wasabi. Each course was a mini work of art, drawing on the fresh flavors of each ingredient. Definitely one of the best meals I’ve had anywhere. And you can’t beat the one-to-one service, with the chef describing and explaining the features of each course. An unforgettable dining experience.
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FAQs

Gion Hanamai is rated 4.9 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

494-2 Kiyoi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0821

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kyoto
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm There may be exceptions to the above schedule. Ensure you use the search to confirm availability.
Price
¥10,001 and over
Cuisines
Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
8 min walk from Keikyu Honsen GionShiJo Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Wine

Website
http://www.gion-hanamai.jp/
Phone number
075-541-1820

Gion Hanamai

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