01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
The rice served to finish a course at The Cellar Kyoto has made a lasting impression on diners. One guest enjoyed seafood gomoku takikomi gohan, a mixed-ingredient rice dish, while another recalled tai meshi, or sea bream rice. These are accounts of separate meals, but both capture the pleasure of rounding off a course with rice after the fish and meat dishes.
One listed course includes two appetisers, a fish dish, a meat dish, rice, dessert and an after-dinner drink, for a total of 6 courses. It may appeal to diners who want both fish and meat. Listed options include a course at 8,500 yen and a full course at 10,000 yen described as featuring carefully selected ingredients. There are also course options with a dessert plate bearing a message or a whole cake, making them worth considering for a celebratory dinner that extends through to dessert.
Some diners have praised the depth of flavour in the vegetables and the tender, fluffy texture of the grilled fish. Another visitor recalled not only the main dishes but also the vegetables, takikomi gohan, dessert and after-dinner coffee. The course’s appeal lies in the way each dish leads into the next, with time to enjoy a drink after the meal.
Dining takes place in private rooms. One visitor described a room reached through a concealed door, where they could relax without worrying about those around them. Another enjoyed a wine pairing as an optional extra. Choose drinks to accompany the fish and meat, then finish with takikomi gohan or dessert: this is a dinner for those who value both the food and the time spent over it.
