What to order at Sushi Wakon

Signature dishes
Edomae sushi omakase
CuisineSushi
Price¥¥¥¥
Tasting menuLunch from ¥22,000; dinner from ¥33,000
Neighborhoodhigashiyama
HoursLunch 12:00-15:00; dinner 17:30-22:00
Book ahead3 weeks

Signature dishes: Edomae sushi omakase

Location

Address: Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0932, Japan

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