Yosuke YAMAJI （山地陽介）

Name: Yosuke YAMAJI
Address: 570-151,Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 605-0074, JP
Price range: ¥10,543 - 62,131

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Kyoto-shi , Kyoto USD 70.46 + Innovative

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Michelin and awards

Selected Restaurant

Michelin Guide, 2024

Best 100

Japan Restaurant Award, 2023

Best 100

Japan Restaurant Award, 2021

Bronze

Japan Restaurant Award, 2020

About Yosuke YAMAJI

Yosuke YAMAJI, a French restaurant located in Gion, Kyoto, has more than 10 years of experience at famous French establishments such as Paul Bocuse, Joel Robuchon, and Alain Ducasse.

With his proven ability to be continuously entrusted with important positions, he had captivated VIPs from all over the world in Paris, the capital of gastronomy.

Having deepened exchanges with chefs from around the globe, his cuisine is characterized by its uniqueness, incorporating the culinary cultures of various countries, including Italy, the Middle East, and China, while bringing out the best of Japanese ingredients.

This new gastronomic masterpiece offers moments of surprise and excitement, accompanied by carefully selected wines from the chef and sommelier.

The restaurant's name reflects its emphasis on originality, bearing the chef's own name.

The interior of the restaurant is a bright, natural space filled with wood, greenery, and light, featuring a counter and semi-private rooms, making it ideal for dates and business entertainment.

Menu and Courses

Lunch

Our No. 2 lunchtime favorite! A dish where the chef's boundless creativity, inspired by flavors and stories from 55 countries, invites you on an exciting culinary journey.

・4 appetizers
・Our Speciality: Great squid carbonara
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Fish dish (fresh fish from Maekawa Suisan, run by the family of our first manager)
・Meat dish (Japanese brand pork, etc.)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 11 kinds)
*Please note that after-lunch coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses.

USD 70.46

Lunch

[Lunch Special Price] Despite the continual rise in ingredient costs, we are committed to delivering exquisite dishes at a remarkable value—an exclusive indulgence for our lunchtime guests.

・4 appetizers
・Our Speciality: Great squid carbonara
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Fish dish (fresh fish from Maekawa Suisan, run by the family of our first manager, or fresh fish from Maruyata, a purveyor to Kyoto's finest traditional restaurants)
・Meat dish (Japanese brand wagyu beef)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 11 kinds)
*Please note that after-lunch coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses.

USD 96.88

Lunch

Savor the finest handpicked seafood, delivered by Maruyata, a trusted purveyor to Kyoto's renowned establishments, and perfectly aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Naka-Sei.

・5 appetizers
・Granite
・Specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 11 kinds)
*Please note that after-lunch coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses.

USD 140.92

Lunch

Indulge in our most popular dinner course—an enduring favorite among our cherished guests—now offered exclusively during lunchtime for a limited time.

・5 appetizers
・Granite
・Specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses.

USD 184.96

Lunch

One of our cherished guests once marveled and asked Chef Yamaji, "How can you offer such exquisitely curated ingredients at this price? It's almost too good to be true!"

・5 appetizers (Please enjoy the individual flavors and harmony of these carefully selected ingredients)
・Granite
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei (We meticulously balance the lean meat and marbling)
・2 desserts
・Our specialty - freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal.・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses.

USD 290.95

Dinner

Chef Yamaji personally journeyed across Japan, forging connections with dedicated producers and thoughtfully selecting the finest seasonal ingredients at their peak of perfection.

・4 appetizers
・Our Speciality: Great squid carbonara
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Fish dish (fresh fish from Maekawa Suisan, run by the family of our first manager, or fresh fish from Maruyata, a purveyor to Kyoto's finest traditional restaurants)
・Meat dish (Japanese brand wagyu beef)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 11 kinds)
*Please note that after-dinner coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses.

USD 110.72

Dinner

【Kyoto’s Finest Fresh Seafood and Aged Kobe Beef】 We offer carefully selected fresh seafood delivered from Maruyata, a trusted supplier for Kyoto's fine dining establishments, as well as aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Naka-Sei.

・5 appetizers
・Granite
・Specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-lunch coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses.

USD 147.63

Dinner

Beloved by our most loyal guests since the restaurant's opening, this iconic course continues to captivate with its timeless appeal and consistent excellence, reflecting the enduring trust of those who cherish our cuisine.

・5 appetizers
・Granite
・Specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, cured for a week to enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses.

USD 193.76

Dinner

One of our cherished guests once marveled, saying, "The ingredients have always been exceptional—but if Chef Yamaji is now taking it even further by handpicking every single one, just imagine how extraordinary the dishes will be!"

・5 appetizers (Please enjoy the individual flavors and harmony of these carefully selected ingredients)
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Combination of Truffle and specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei (We meticulously balance the lean meat and marbling)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses.

USD 304.5

Dinner

After 100 requests, a decade of planning, and 520 meticulous trials, the Premium Course has finally been perfected—a true masterpiece crafted for the most refined palates.

・5 appetizers (Carefully selected treasures from the sea and mountains)
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Combination of Truffle and specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei (Meticulously balanced lean meat and marbling, with a focus on perfect heat treatment)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses.

USD 415.22

*Tax and service charge to the restaurant included.
*The course fee must be paid in advance, and any additional charges incurred on-site will be settled on the day.
*Please note that the price may vary depending on market conditions.
*The menu is subject to change depending on availability. Please note that the menu is subject to change due to availability.
*The difference between each course is that the quality of the ingredients has been upgraded without changing the quantity.

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Reservation notes

Price Range:

Lunch: USD 70.46 - USD 290.95
Dinner: USD 110.72 - USD 415.22
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.
For example, one person is allergic to prawns, and even extracts are not acceptable. Another person is allergic to onions, but can eat them if they are cooked.
Arrival time:

We have a simultaneous start time system at 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:00 PM.
At the start time, we ask our guests to have an aperitif, and after the toast, we start serving the course meal at all seats at the same time.
Please make sure to be on time and arrive well in advance of the start time.
In consideration of the impact on other customers, if you are late, we may not be able to offer you a portion of the course or entry into the restaurant.
*If we are unable to contact you after 15 minutes of your reserved time, we will unavoidably treat your reservation as cancelled. Please be sure to contact us if you are going to be late.
Dress Code:

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

Guests aged 12 and above, and able to enjoy the same course as adults are allowed.
Others:

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

Service availability

English
Not available
WiFi
Not available
Vegan
Not available
Halal
Not available
Children
Guests aged 12 and above, and able to enjoy the same course as adults are allowed
BYOB
Not available

Information

Seats	20 Seats
Operation hours	Lunch：12:00 PM - Dinner： Part 1：06:00 PM - Part 2：07:00 PM - There is no swapping between the first and second parts of the meal, Please enjoy your meal at your own pace. Simultaneous start system.
Regular holiday	Wednesdays, Thursdays *The restaurant may be temporarily open or temporarily closed.
Payment methods	Cash, Credit card available
Smoking	Not Allowed
Address	570-151,Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Nearest station	Gion-Shijo Station, Higashiyama Station
Directions from station	5 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station 13 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station

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Yosuke YAMAJI （山地陽介）

Michelin and awards

About Yosuke YAMAJI

Menu and Courses

Our No. 2 lunchtime favorite! A dish where the chef's boundless creativity, inspired by flavors and stories from 55 countries, invites you on an exciting culinary journey.

[Lunch Special Price] Despite the continual rise in ingredient costs, we are committed to delivering exquisite dishes at a remarkable value—an exclusive indulgence for our lunchtime guests.

Savor the finest handpicked seafood, delivered by Maruyata, a trusted purveyor to Kyoto's renowned establishments, and perfectly aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Naka-Sei.

Indulge in our most popular dinner course—an enduring favorite among our cherished guests—now offered exclusively during lunchtime for a limited time.

One of our cherished guests once marveled and asked Chef Yamaji, "How can you offer such exquisitely curated ingredients at this price? It's almost too good to be true!"

Chef Yamaji personally journeyed across Japan, forging connections with dedicated producers and thoughtfully selecting the finest seasonal ingredients at their peak of perfection.

【Kyoto’s Finest Fresh Seafood and Aged Kobe Beef】 We offer carefully selected fresh seafood delivered from Maruyata, a trusted supplier for Kyoto's fine dining establishments, as well as aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Naka-Sei.

Beloved by our most loyal guests since the restaurant's opening, this iconic course continues to captivate with its timeless appeal and consistent excellence, reflecting the enduring trust of those who cherish our cuisine.

One of our cherished guests once marveled, saying, "The ingredients have always been exceptional—but if Chef Yamaji is now taking it even further by handpicking every single one, just imagine how extraordinary the dishes will be!"

After 100 requests, a decade of planning, and 520 meticulous trials, the Premium Course has finally been perfected—a true masterpiece crafted for the most refined palates.

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Reservation notes

Price Range:

Dietary restrictions / Allergies:

Arrival time:

Dress Code:

Children:

Others:

Service availability

Information

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