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柳家

4.6 (580) $$$$ $$$$ Seafood, Regional, World's Best, Japanese Cuisine

Description

Summary: An eatery nestled in the mountains, offering unique local dishes cooked over charcoal.

Set in a beautifully restored traditional house nestled in the mountains, this restaurant offers a unique culinary experience with local game and fish, expertly prepared over charcoal. Diners come from far and wide to enjoy the distinctive flavors of bear, boar, deer, and especially the ayu fish, which is grilled to perfection using a special technique that infuses the head with savory tastes. The use of local vegetables in simple yet delicious preparations like tempura and ohitashi further showcases the regional flavors. The restaurant's dedication to preserving and elevating local cuisine has made it a destination for food lovers seeking an authentic taste of the region's culinary heritage.

Awards

OAD
Ranked # 32 in Top Restaurants of Japan 2024
Ranked # 45 in Top Restaurants of Japan 2025
Ranked # 19 in Top Restaurants of Japan 2023
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La Liste
Score 98.0 / 100 2023
Score 97.0 / 100 2025
Ranked # 6 in the World 2025
Ranked # 19 in the World 2023
Tabelog
Silver 2025
Silver 2024
Gold 2022
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Gault & Millau
3 Toques
3 Toques
Recommended
Falstaff
Recommended

Location

Japan, 〒509-6361 Gifu, Mizunami, 陶町猿爪573-27

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