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The Taka-An Japanese restaurant at Aman Kyoto is open to both Guests and non-residents. It offers an innovative dining experience with the authentic Japanese art of hospitality. In this dining experince the texture of tableware is as important as the flavour of the food on the plate. The chef at Taka-An selects local ingredients and prepares them with meticulous precision, serving dishes that transform Kyoto’s seasonal produce into works of gastronomic art. No two meals are the same at the restaurant as chef Takagi imagines dishes with no menu in mind, producing a specially tailored meal for every guest. The restaurant is a culinary homage to Honami Koetsu with the food and hospitality expressing his legacy. Please email the team or phon…
Hours
| Tuesday | 12–3 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–3 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 12–3 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Friday (Vernal Equinox Day) | 12–3 PM, 5:30–8 PM Hours might differ |
| Saturday | 12–3 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Sunday | 12–3 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Monday | 12–3 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1 Okitayama Washimine-Cho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8458, Japan
Phone: +81 75-496-1335
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: tablecheck.com
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Reviews
Zeyad Samra
When we visited Taka-An in October 2024, we received not only an exceptional lunch but also excellent hospitality.
You can tell that the quality of the ingredients they used were fresh and indeed picked daily. It’s all in the small details – as an example the soy sauce they use is carefully selected from a very high quality local producer. The food was crafted with special seasoning and skill and all the dishes practically melt in your mouth. Special thank you and shout-out to Mr. Shichikuro-San and the chef.
The service was impeccable and were one of the most hospitable experiences – next time we are in Kyoto we will stop by again – more than once!
Thank you.
… moreYou can tell that the quality of the ingredients they used were fresh and indeed picked daily. It’s all in the small details – as an example the soy sauce they use is carefully selected from a very high quality local producer. The food was crafted with special seasoning and skill and all the dishes practically melt in your mouth. Special thank you and shout-out to Mr. Shichikuro-San and the chef.
The service was impeccable and were one of the most hospitable experiences – next time we are in Kyoto we will stop by again – more than once!
Thank you.
Hsiao Michael
This restaurant is definitely one of the best I’ve visited in Japan! Featuring incredibly fresh local ingredients, unique seasoning, and a cuisine style perfect for international travelers, it’s simply a place you’ll want to visit again and again. Additionally, the service is very friendly and professional, and they even provide explanations in Chinese about the ingredients, making the experience even more enjoyable.
… moreCAKE.
Snow Crab Kaiseki season! ❄️ Every dish was great and the ingredients were really good.
… moreElizabeth Cheng
Stayed at Aman Kyoto and had dinner at Taka-An for two nights. It was a great experience. Service was superb, and food was very delicious! I especially loved the white miso soup with vegetable served on the first night, and fried blow fish served on the second night. Highly recommend!
… moreD N
I’m not sure if we went on a uniquely poor day because we didn’t have the same experience as the people below.
This was one of the worst fine dining experiences either of us have ever had.
We were giving the wrong first dish, and as we started eating, the waitress came and took the plates from in front of us as she explained there was an error. The error wasn’t an issue but once we’ve started eating, don’t take the plate away. It was extremely awkward and uncomfortable.
There were 10 dishes on the set kaiseki beef menu. No menu was provided, and they would just tell us what was being served as it came. Upon request (because my wife is pregnant), we were given the printed menus but it was a real battle to get these.
Then the food. I’ll be honest, I’m not a food snob so it’s really strange for me to say this food was so bland. The quality of meat was good but the flavours were so flat. The beef tongue was great but the rest of then beef was tasteless, and the main course (fillet/sirloin steak) was too raw and chewy. I could go in to more detail but I would tear the menu apart. There really wasn’t much good to say.
Finally, the drinks were shocking. The drinks menu is super limited. It has 2 alcoholic cocktails and 1 non-alcoholic cocktail for example. The non-alcoholic cocktail was carton orange juice mixed with some carton grape juice. Really really strange for a luxury dining experience. The Bellini tasted like water with a slight sake aftertaste. I think it’s better to just not have cocktails on the menu if you have so few, and they’re so basic.
I actually felt conflicted to write this review because the staff were lovely and respectful. The head chef was extremely pleasant. But I do feel cheated after paying 86,000 ¥ (£450) for the above (2 x set menus, 1 cocktail, 1 non-alcoholic cocktail).
I’m left so confused by the reviews below. I feel I must have been served the wrong food because my experience was so so so bad, and left me so dissatisfied. I’m writing this as I walk to a local Wagyu restaurant nearby.
… moreThis was one of the worst fine dining experiences either of us have ever had.
We were giving the wrong first dish, and as we started eating, the waitress came and took the plates from in front of us as she explained there was an error. The error wasn’t an issue but once we’ve started eating, don’t take the plate away. It was extremely awkward and uncomfortable.
There were 10 dishes on the set kaiseki beef menu. No menu was provided, and they would just tell us what was being served as it came. Upon request (because my wife is pregnant), we were given the printed menus but it was a real battle to get these.
Then the food. I’ll be honest, I’m not a food snob so it’s really strange for me to say this food was so bland. The quality of meat was good but the flavours were so flat. The beef tongue was great but the rest of then beef was tasteless, and the main course (fillet/sirloin steak) was too raw and chewy. I could go in to more detail but I would tear the menu apart. There really wasn’t much good to say.
Finally, the drinks were shocking. The drinks menu is super limited. It has 2 alcoholic cocktails and 1 non-alcoholic cocktail for example. The non-alcoholic cocktail was carton orange juice mixed with some carton grape juice. Really really strange for a luxury dining experience. The Bellini tasted like water with a slight sake aftertaste. I think it’s better to just not have cocktails on the menu if you have so few, and they’re so basic.
I actually felt conflicted to write this review because the staff were lovely and respectful. The head chef was extremely pleasant. But I do feel cheated after paying 86,000 ¥ (£450) for the above (2 x set menus, 1 cocktail, 1 non-alcoholic cocktail).
I’m left so confused by the reviews below. I feel I must have been served the wrong food because my experience was so so so bad, and left me so dissatisfied. I’m writing this as I walk to a local Wagyu restaurant nearby.
Yuki Angel
It’s ok! I liked the beautiful plates they serve every different one 🙂
… moreSimon Bär
The team at Taka-An prepared a wonderful and thoughtful meal for us. From the chefs to the wait staff, they all have an eye for detail that elevates the dining experience beyond expectations. For anyone looking to treat themselves, I highly recommend coming here.
… moreArnaud Theubet
The experience was amazing! Food incredibly good and drinks are high quality. Customer service is excellent. Studying hospitality, I can tell you this is one of the best restaurant I’ve been to in term of quality, service and overall experience. What makes it even more charming is the location. The view and garden of the hotel is breathtaking. Special thanks to Shojiro Schichikuro for his hospitality and guided tour of the domain !
… moreSeung Ryul Lee
Hands-down the best kaiseki dinner we had in Kyoto. Eating the tasty course was like an incredible journey. Chef Yamamoto and staff were very thoughtful and provided amazing service. This will place worth revisiting in our next travel to Kyoto.
… moreWilson Sun
My wife and I had the pleasure of dining here during our stay at Aman Kyoto, and this was, without a doubt, one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had, and was definitely the highlight of our entire Japan trip.
The kaiseki dinner consisted of 10 courses plus two desserts at the end. Each course was meticulously prepared in their composition and presentation, and highlighted various fresh, local ingredients. Portions were generous, and both of us were definitely full by the end of the meal.
Some of the preparation and much of the plating was done right in front of us by the chef, so do try to sit at the bar if possible.
Restaurant staff was very friendly and helpful — the sommelier especially so! Spot-on sake recommendations and everyone really took care of us the entire evening, in true Aman fashion.
We will definitely plan our next Japan trip around being able to dine again at Taka-An!
… moreThe kaiseki dinner consisted of 10 courses plus two desserts at the end. Each course was meticulously prepared in their composition and presentation, and highlighted various fresh, local ingredients. Portions were generous, and both of us were definitely full by the end of the meal.
Some of the preparation and much of the plating was done right in front of us by the chef, so do try to sit at the bar if possible.
Restaurant staff was very friendly and helpful — the sommelier especially so! Spot-on sake recommendations and everyone really took care of us the entire evening, in true Aman fashion.
We will definitely plan our next Japan trip around being able to dine again at Taka-An!