Sojiki Nakahigashi

True connoisseurs of Japanese cuisine (who have likely made many trips to the island nation) will arrange a reservation here before booking their flight. This highly-regarded two Michelin-starred kaiseke-style restaurant is located in a residential area of Kyoto near the Robert Yellin Gallery. The owner-chef is known to forage for ingredients every morning in the mountains outside of Kyoto. With only twelve seats, dining here is an experience not recommended for rookies.