ABOUT

What's important at KIOKU is not just serving delicious food.

The flickering of the fire, the time you wait,
the atmosphere of eating face-to-face.

We believe that when each of these elements comes together,
it will eventually become a "memorable evening."

There's no flashy production or excessive explanation.

All you need is a carefully arranged space and
the slow flow of time that follows.

Even if it's your first visit, you'll feel a sense of nostalgia,
and be reminded of a time in the future.

We hope KIOKU to be a place for such experiences.

An evening at KIOKU is an experience that could only be born in this place, in this space.

Miyagawacho, Kyoto.
Immersed in the atmosphere of this town, where art and culture thrive,
the night quietly unfolds within the vessels of a machiya townhouse.

We light the fire, wait, and the aroma rises.
Sukiyaki is a cuisine in which the act of eating itself is a process.

With limited seating,
time passes as we spend time interacting with each guest.
The food, the space, and the flow of time all come together,
and the evening's dining becomes a unified experience.

We hope that the time you spend here will someday be looked back upon as a memory.

The space at KIOKU
uses a Kyoto townhouse that has stood the test of time as its vessel.

Rather than creating something new,
we respect the time and atmosphere that remains there.
The living moss and antique furnishings
provide quiet space for new memories to be accumulated.

Just like the food,
we believe that the space is also part of the experience.

KIOKU's cuisine begins with focusing on what is in season at the time.

We assess the condition of the ingredients,
and without making any more than necessary,
we incorporate the most delicious moments into the flow of the evening.

Our menu, centered around sukiyaki,
is complete not only in taste, but also in aroma, temperature,
and even the way it's cooked.

The dishes are understated,
and harmonize with the space and time,
creating a memorable dish.