What to order at Kikunoi Roan

Signature dishes
Kaiseki, Counter service
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CuisineKaiseki
Price¥¥¥¥
Tasting menuLunch from ¥11,000; dinner from ¥22,000
Neighborhoodpontocho
HoursLunch 11:30-13:30; dinner 17:00-19:00 last entry
ChefYoshihiro Murata
Book ahead1 to 2 months

Signature dishes: Kaiseki, Counter service

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Location

Address: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8012, Japan

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