HUNTER
Kyoto
French
Awards
4.9
(3)
USD 115.0+
Michelin
Michelin Guide, 2025
Michelin Guide, 2024
About la bûche
la bûche is a restaurant located in Ohara, Kyoto. The name “la bûche” means “firewood” in French.
Ohara is my beloved hometown, where I was born and raised.
We offer wood-fired cuisine, featuring locally nurtured ingredients.
Our dishes are crafted with daily-changing vegetables, cage-free chicken, wild venison, and boar, aiming to create unique plates for each moment.
Additionally, we enhance our dishes with a selection of my favorite natural wines, primarily from France, each with its own unique character.
We hope you enjoy everything this land has to offer, from the journey to reach us, the air you breathe upon arrival, to the scenery that meets your eyes.
Menu and Courses
Lunch
Le terroir d'Ohara (Starting from 1st April, 2025)
A chef’s choice course that lets you experience the terroir of Ōhara.
The course consists of 8 to 9 dish
The course consists of 8 to 9 dish
USD 139.14
Lunch
Le Terroir d'Ohara + Half Alcohol Pairing (Starting from 1st April, 2025)
We offer 8-9 wines and homemade cocktails (approx. 400 ml) to match the day's courses.
You can also order on the day, but the price will be 27,000 yen (tax included) including the cost of the food.
You can also order on the day, but the price will be 27,000 yen (tax included) including the cost of the food.
USD 223.46
Lunch
Le Terroir d'Ohara + Full Alcohol Pairing (Starting from 1st April, 2025)
We offer 8-9 wines and homemade cocktails (approx. 700 ml) to match the day's courses.
You can also order on the day, but the price will be 29,000 yen (tax included) including the cost of the food.
You can also order on the day, but the price will be 29,000 yen (tax included) including the cost of the food.
USD 240.33
Dinner
Le terroir d'Ohara (Starting from 1st April, 2025)
A chef’s choice course that lets you experience the terroir of Ōhara.
The course consists of 8 to 9 dishes.
The course consists of 8 to 9 dishes.
USD 139.14
Dinner
Le Terroir d'Ohara + Half Alcohol Pairing (Starting from 1st April, 2025)
We offer 8-9 wines and homemade cocktails (approx. 400 ml) to match the day's courses.
You can also order on the day, but the price will be 27,000 yen (tax included) including the cost of the food.
You can also order on the day, but the price will be 27,000 yen (tax included) including the cost of the food.
USD 223.46
Dinner
Le Terroir d'Ohara + Full Alcohol Pairing (Advance Reservation Only) (Starting from 1st April, 2025)
We offer 8-9 wines and homemade cocktails (approx. 700 ml) to match the day's courses.
You can also order on the day, but the price will be 29,000 yen (tax included) including the cost of the food.
You can also order on the day, but the price will be 29,000 yen (tax included) including the cost of the food.
USD 240.33
*Tax and service charges to the restaurant included.
【 About our cuisine 】
・Our cuisine is an omakase course that aims to offer dishes unique to the season and region. Therefore, if you have a wide range of dietary dislikes, we may not be able to accommodate you even if you have made a reservation.
・If you have dietary restrictions and can only eat certain ingredients (such as no chicken or dislike of many vegetables), please feel free to consult with us.
・We are unable to accept reservations for guests who cannot consume game meat.
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Reservation notes
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Price Range:
Lunch: USD 139.14 - USD 240.33
Dinner: USD 139.14 - USD 240.33 -
Dietary restrictions / Allergies:
・If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance.
・We are unable to accept reservations if you cannot consume game meat or if you have widespread dietary restrictions.
We apologize, but we cannot accommodate individuals such as vegetarians and pescatarians who meet any of the following conditions:
①Those who do not consume dairy products.
②Those who do not consume not only meat but also meat-based broths.
While it is possible to replace the main meat dish with vegetables, it is not possible to remove all meat-based broths from our dishes.
③Those who require a gluten-free diet.
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Arrival time:
Please arrive between the door opening time and the meal start time to ensure your meal can begin on schedule. If we are unable to contact you after 30 minutes of your reserved time, we will have no choice but to treat your booking as cancelled, so please make sure to contact us in advance.
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Children:
【For Guests with Children】
From an educational perspective on food, we welcome infants and children who are not having a meal. We kindly ask that you ensure they do not walk around and are considerate of those around you.
We also offer small-portion menus, so please feel free to consult with us.
We accept reservations via email.（email：labuche.ohara@gmail.com）
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Others:
Please avoid strong perfumes and excessive fabric softener scents, as we want you to enjoy the delicate aromas of the food and wine.
Please take care not to disturb other guests when taking photographs of the restaurant and its food, and refrain from using sound-producing equipment.
Service availability
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We can speak English to some extent.（We can give simple explanations about cooking.）
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Not available
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Not available
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Not available
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From an educational perspective on food, we welcome infants and children who are not eating solid foods. We kindly ask that you ensure they do not walk around and are considerate of those around you.For guests with children, please provide details such as their age in the remarks section.
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3,000 JPY/ Bottle
Reviews of la bûche
5.0(4 reviews)
Man
Posted on : 11/09/2024Superb culinary experience
We has a wonderful and enjoyable meal. Impressed by the ingredients picked (some were freshly hand-picked on the day) by the chef. All dishes were delicately prepared and delicious. We definitely will be back when traveling to Japan.Jack Pocklington
Posted on : 04/08/2025I would like to start this review by saying that this was the best dining experience I have ever had. Initially Ms. Mori was extremely accommodating with my dietary requirements and by communicating via email prior to our reservation.
The location requires a taxi or hour long bus out from Kyoto, however it is absolutely worth it as the produce used in the menu is local to Ohara, which is a lovely place by itself.
The restaurant is stunning and extremely intimate - we found upon arriving that we were the only diners that night and had a phenomenal experience with just us and Mr. and Ms. Mori.
We were sat opposite the open fire at the counter and were able to watch all of the food preparation and cooking, whilst asking questions about everything.
We also opted for the drinks pairing which had been prepared by Ms. Mori that day to match our menu - this included homemade cocktails.
I don't want to spoil the experience for anyone else, but our food was exquisite. The menu changes daily and uses produce local to Ohara. This reflects Mr. Mori's ethos about training in France and coming back to Ohara to give back to the community and start his own restaurant.
We were also celebrating our engagement and a dessert was gifted to us.
To summaries, the hospitality of the couple was phenomenal and I would urge anyone travelling to Kyoto to experience la bûche.Tk
Posted on : 01/28/2025Wonderful experience!
Most ingredients are from wild (especially hunting) cooking through wood fire with French techniques.
Service is great too!Rushabh Bhakta
Posted on : 11/29/2024Absolutely incredible French omakase style service - phenomenal husband and wife team that are as charming as they are talented.
10/10, no notes.
Information
| Seats | 7 Seats |
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| Operation hours | Lunch： 11:45 AM open, 12:00 PM start Dinner： 06:15 PM open, 06:30 PM start |
| Regular holiday |
Tuesdays, Wednesday, Irregular Holidays
*The restaurant may be temporarily open or temporarily closed. |
| Payment methods | Cash, Credit card available |
| Smoking | Not Allowed |
| Address | 400-3, Raigouin-cho, Ohara, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Nearest station |
Kyoto-bus “Ohara” bus stop
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| Directions from station |
A 3-minute walk from the Kyoto Bus ""Ohara"" stop.
You can take the Kyoto Bus from Kyoto Station, Shijo Kawaramachi, or Kokusaikaikan Station. Please note that there are no taxis stationed in Ohara. If you require a taxi for your return trip, please inform us when making your reservation. |
