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Saikaku (菜格)

Kyoto-shi Kyoto USD 83.7 Chinese

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About Saikaku

Under the concept of savoring Sichuan cuisine is to taste the history of Sichuan itself, Chef Okubo achieves the authentic flavors by generously using chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns in "宮保鶏丁"(stir-fried chicken with the spiciness), and "回鍋肉" (Twice-Cooked Pork) with the skin on.

The menu mainly features home-cooked dishes that have evolved from everyday cuisine, such as "麻婆豆腐" (Mapo Tofu) and "担々麺" (Tantanmen).

He tries to create an approachable dining to spread the charm of Sichuan cuisine.

Menu and Courses

Dinner

OMAKASE (Chef's Tasting) Course

USD 83.7

*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.

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Reservation notes

  • Price Range:

    Dinner: USD 83.7 - USD 83.7

  • 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.)

  • Others:

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

    As the chef is operating the restaurant single-handedly, we kindly ask for your understanding that there may be some waiting time for the meal service. If you are in a hurry, we apologize but we are unable to accommodate your request for immediate dining.

    The staff does not speak English and cannot explain the food well.

    Please pay for any additional drinks, etc. on the day of the event in cash. (No credit card)

    The cost of the meal is paid in advance at OMAKASE.

    When serving platters, please share by yourself.



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  • 3,300 JPY/Bottle

Reviews of Saikaku

5.0(1 reviews)
  • Abbie R

    Posted on : 01/07/2024
    Easily the best meal my family and I ate on the trip. It was such a treat not knowing what dishes were to be served, and the owner/chef did not disappoint. We took our time and enjoyed every course, which also gave us time to enjoy each other's company. Would whole-heartedly recommend Saikaku to anyone visiting, and hope to return one day!

Information

Seats 14 Seats
Operation hours 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Last Order)
Regular holiday Closed on Sundays and Mondays Twice a month
*The restaurant may be temporarily open or temporarily closed.
Payment methods Cash Only
Smoking Not Allowed
Address 76, Kannoncho,Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Nearest station
Karasuma Oike Station
Directions from station
10 minutes walk from Karasuma Oike Station
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