Kyo-kuzushi Kappou is a new style of Japanese cuisine and is a combination of chic and casual Kaiseki; Kaiseki being the ultimate Japanese cuisine, using the freshest ingredients of the season. The food is cooked in ways that enhance the original taste of the ingredients, each dish being simply seasoned and presented beautifully in exquisite dinnerware, often incorporating items from nature such as tree leaves or flowers which accompany the dishes, adding extra pleasure by indulging every sense that you have.

Along with making the full of use of the characteristics of traditional Kaiseki, our Kyo-kuzushi Kappou uses not only Japanese ingredients but also fresh seasonal ones from all over the world, resulting in a juxtaposition of flavors to give our dishes an edgy, yet traditional feel. It is a highly creative, palatable and unique blend of old and new cuisine that can only be experienced here.

This is a place to experience 'Kappou'. A place where you can enjoy eating and drinking with people from all walks of life and where everyone is equal. Take the opportunity to dine at the counter in our restaurant: it is the key factor of Kappou and eliminates hierarchy seating. There are no social boundaries within our restaurant, there is no dress code and there is no preference of cliental.

Step inside and feel welcome.

To indulge your five senses, Kyo-kuzushi Kappou is a new style of Japanese cuisine.

You will be surprised by the originality of Kyo-kuzushi Kappou. Our credo is to dupe your taste buds expectations by serving dishes that you cannot anticipate before you eat. Our wish is that Kyo-kuzushi Kappou will only be completed when your senses are pleasured by the five elements, namely: the presentation of the cuisine, the aroma when a dish is served, the texture of the dinnerware, the course explanation from our staff and the atmosphere inherent.

The Code of Yamashiroya-shozo

We would like to explain our protocol which will help you to enjoy and indulge in Kyo-kuzushi Kappou.

1. There is only have one set course created by our chef for you.
2. The complete course will be served.
3. The essence of Kyo-kuzushi Kappou means we cannot adapt or change dishes to your request.
4. As with Japanese tradition, shoes are not worn in our restaurant.
5. We apologize but we are unable to accommodate children under the age of 12.

We have descriptions with more details with regards to our protocol. Please ask us about them if you would like to know.

Every month, we set a theme and plan a menu, designing the dishes accordingly.
We create a menu that flows, each dish having its own part in the greater picture that can only be appreciated once the course is completed. We are therefore unable to accept any order À la carte.

We request that you do not ask to change the ingredients or the process of cooking to suit your personal preference. Our unique style, Kyo-kuzushi Kappou is prepared and served as a complete meal from start to finish, each dish designed to complement the previous and the following. We appreciate your understanding.

Our menu and all the dishes within are changed every month. We look forward to seeing you again and thank you for your patronage.

As with our policy with regards to changing the dishes we also ask that you don't ask for changes to the taste by adding spices and seasoning including that of salt or soy-sauce. We prepare every dish in the course with a careful eye on the balance of taste and therefore would respectfully decline your request for additional seasoning including salt or pepper.

We request that you remove your shoes at the entrance. Please feel comfortable.

We would appreciate it if you explain this way to relax to anyone in your party who has never been to Yamashiroya-shozo before.

There is no menu on your table or any written menu anywhere in our restaurant. The reason we do not have menus is because we want our customers to be surprised and have no expectations of the forthcoming dish. This website is the only place you can read our menu.

There are no smoking tables in Yamashiroya-shozo. However, we have arranged a smoking area for you if you wish to smoke between courses. Please ask our staff to take you there.

If you need more detailed information, please contact us at:
information@yamashiro-ya.jp

We are sorry but this email address cannot be used for reservations.
For the reservations please call 03-5489-0039.

Thank you for your time and co-operation.