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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 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!"
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!" + Standard Pairing
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!" + Premium Pairing
【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!"
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!" + Standard Pairing
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!" + Premium Pairing
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.
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.+ Standard Pairing
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. + Premium Pairing
*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
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Price Range:
Lunch: USD 93.15 - USD 533.55
Dinner: USD 141.95 - USD 665.42 -
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.
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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.
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Dress Code:
Dress code is smart casual (Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, and sandals when you visit.)
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Children:
Guests aged 12 and above, and able to enjoy the same course as adults are allowed.
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Others:
We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.
Service availability
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Guests aged 12 and above, and able to enjoy the same course as adults are allowed
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Information
| Seats | 20 Seats |
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| 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
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| Directions from station |
5 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station
13 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station |





























