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奈良 而今

4.6 (155) $$$$ $$$$ Kaiseki

Description

Summary: A young artisan blends tradition with flair using charcoal and a kamado, with seasoned appetizers.

This venue centers on long-honed methods, showcasing the skill of grilling over a charcoal brazier and cooking rice in a kamado. Appetisers mark each season, and the kitchen presence is embodied by a young artisan who treats cooking as a serious pursuit yet invites experimentation and whimsy. The ethos leans into a mindful moment where tradition informs innovation, and the overall experience promises growth and a sense of anticipation for what lies ahead.

Awards

Michelin
2 Stars 2025
Tabelog
Bronze 2025
Bronze 2024
Bronze 2023
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Gault & Millau
Recommended
Recommended
La Liste
Score 80.5 / 100 2025
Score 80.0 / 100 2023
Ranked # 39 in the World 2025
Ranked # 984 in the World 2023
Google
Great

Location

3 Nabeyacho, Nara, 630-8264, Japan

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