Arigato
1-14-5 Gakuen Kita, Nara, Nara, Japan
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MICHELIN Guide's Point Of View
The restaurant’s name symbolises the spirit of Hiroyuki Ikejima: his gratitude to his mentor; the proprietress, his wife; and his parents. Every day, as he takes his place in the kitchen, he remembers to be thankful to those who supported him. Ikejima’s vegetable sculpture is a skill transmitted directly to him by his mentor. He places great importance on his soup stock, drawing the umami from a wide range of ingredients. His ankake (thick starchy sauce made from kudzu) of wagyu beef and vegetables is enlivened by stock made from both.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only - lunch
- Counter dining
Credit cards accepted
