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About this place
At Kakyu, some diners say they were already full by the time the rice course arrived to round off their meal. A carefully prepared set menu lets you enjoy the progression of dishes as a whole. One lunchtime diner singled out the firefly squid hot pot as especially memorable, making it a tempting choice for those looking to enjoy seasonal ingredients.
Another lunch favourite was a gratin of oysters and winter vegetables. One review notes that burdock root and lotus root paired well with the flavour of the oysters, offering a glimpse of how the set menu brings a Western-style dish into a Japanese meal. The à la carte list also includes sea bream steamed with vegetables, Tamba red chicken grilled with sansho pepper, and marinated roast duck. These dishes offer an alternative to a set menu, or make for a meal shared over smaller plates.
The sake list includes Kyoto labels such as Shotoku Karan Junmai Ginjo and Tamanohikari Junmai Ginjo, alongside bottles with tasting notes. Matsu no Tsukasa Kimoto Junmai, for example, is described as having savoury depth and a refined finish from fine acidity. Sasa Natsu Junmai Ginjo is noted for grapefruit-like fragrance and the mellow flavour of rice. For a pairing, it may be worth considering Sasa Natsu Junmai Ginjo, whose notes also mention a fresh aroma and rounded umami. Beer, wine and plum wine are listed too. Dinner reservations are available; the published hours are Monday to Saturday, 17:30–22:30. If you are planning a meal with friends or a gathering, choosing between a set menu and à la carte dishes in advance can make booking easier.
