kiso

Located slightly away from the bustle of Azabu‑Juban, kiso is a restaurant that approaches dashi—the very foundation of flavor—with unwavering focus.

In addition to classic ingredients such as bonito flakes, kombu, and dried sardines, kiso also draws umami from meat, seafood, and mushrooms, treating them as forms of dashi and incorporating their depth into each dish. Rooted in Japanese culinary philosophy yet employing French and Chinese techniques, the cuisine clearly expresses the relationship between ingredients and dashi. While free from conventional frameworks, the core of each flavor remains steady and true.

The interior is unified in dark, earthy tones inspired by dried ingredients—the very elements that form the base of dashi. Shades reminiscent of kombu, shiitake mushrooms, and katsuobushi appear throughout the furniture and logo, allowing guests to experience the restaurant’s philosophy through the space as well. Watching the chefs work across a counter crafted from 200‑year‑old wood quietly heightens anticipation for the meal ahead.

Neither confined to “high‑end Japanese cuisine” nor “creative cuisine,” kiso presents a form of Japanese‑French dining with dashi at its heart.

• Price Range:

  Dinner: USD 129.61 - USD 175.36

• Dietary restrictions / Allergies:

  If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot accept reservations if there are ingredients that you cannot eat within a wide range.

• Arrival time:

  Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal. If you do not contact us and exceed your reservation time, it will be automatically canceled.

• Dress Code:

  Dress code is smart casual (Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, and sandals when you visit.)

• Children:

  Not allowed

• Others:

  We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.

  Korean language support is available.