Sojiki Nakahigashi

Kyoto, Japan

Making magic with freshly foraged mountain vegetables, herbs and flowers is what chef Hisao Nakahigashi is known for. A fragrant stream of dainty dishes can be deceiving: the white miso soup, carp tsukuri and dried sardines, for example, are all surprisingly filling, though extra helpings of the signature white crispy rice – served with rock salt and a punchy homemade sansho oil – are on offer for anyone who still feels peckish. Nakahigashi serves guests personally at the counter seating, enhancing the whole experience . His commitment to producing kaiseki cuisine with real heart – with a few dad jokes thrown in – shines through, and his sunny smile is infectious.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $70
• Lunch and dinner: Tues – Sun
• 81 75 752 3500
• Visit Sojiki Nakahigashi's Website

Location

32-3 Jodoji Ishibashicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606 8406