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At Gion Sakamoto, the duck is the undisputed star, praised for its exquisite preparation. The overall vibe is one of quiet, masterful refinement.
“Duck — I want to point out the plate it was served on, decorated incredibly. The duck is cold, but truly delicious. The texture is almost like coconut.”
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An incredible kaiseki-style dinner in Kyoto — probably the best meal of the trip, every dish was perfect and exciting, worth the €200 per person.
Dishes mentioned
Rice with Ume Boshi and Sake
We start with an entrée of white rice and ume boshi, with sake to open the stomach. The place is beautiful.
Fried Mochi with Water Chestnut and Bottarga
We started with an appetizer of fried mochi, water chestnut, and bottarga. It was very good, 1000 out of 10.
White Miso Soup with Mochi
This is a dish traditionally eaten at New Year — a white miso soup with mochi underneath. It's incredibly creamy, almost lactic in texture, super comfort food to the max. The mochi is amazing. This is my favourite dish I've tasted in Japan so far. It's a big statement, I know, but it's so good.
Squid and Bottarga with Japanese Pepper
Squid on top, bottarga added, and then made with Japanese pepper. Very good.
Tataki of Grouper with Soy Sprouts
Tataki of grouper on top, with soy sprouts underneath. The smell is amazing. The background music just announces something incredible.
