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KAISEKI at KIKUNOI HONTEN - if one could capture all of Kyoto in a meal, this should be it. Hammad and I aren’t fancy eaters. We occasionally treat ourselves to a nice restaurant to celebrate something special, but otherwise we are totally content eating ramen, pizza and tacos err'day. But this is Japan - THE food paradise, and a must-try is the Japanese kaiseki: a multi-course meal carefully made with local ingredients from that prefecture, and presented in a way that more closely resembles art. This is where Kikunoi comes in. This three Michelin star restaurant has deep roots in the history of the Higashimaya area, which definitely adds to the novelty. Everything was perfect, from the seasonal decor to the serene private rooms overlooking a peaceful garden. Bonus points for the clearest glass window ever - it was like a windex commercial. I loved how much care and thought was put into all the small details, including how the kimono-clad lady would enter the room, carry the food, and very eloquently present it to us. It was kind of like watching a dance, but in the end, I get to feast! At times the wait between dishes was longer (not that we minded really), but it was neat how they also left us a book called Kaiseki that described the chefs’ creative process behind the food. The food itself was of epic status. I’m not one of those super refined foodies - like most things are rated in mehs, awesomes, and super amazings, so I’m gonna save you from the vivid description of the fresh red sea bream sliding down my throat (sounds icky innit). But yeah, things of note: lily bulbs with salmon roe are surprisingly the best thing ever. Sticky rice wrapped with steamed Wakasa tilefish and submerged in a thick clear ginger sauce is genius! I was obsessed with the play of colours in the pea soup and prawn dumpling - tasted pretty super amazing too! And lastly, pistachio ice cream and mango juice?!!! They’re my new favourite IT couple. Tldr, Kikunoi is the Kaiseki king of Kyoto, k!