2-5-18 Senriyamanishi, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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Three Stars: Exceptional cuisine
Kashiwaya was the name of a ryokan inn once run by an ancestor of Chef Hideaki Matsuo. A devotee of Japanese culture and familiar with the tea ceremony, Matsuo inherited the restaurant as a family business. The menu pays homage to ancient seasonal festivals and events while adding creative touches with a view to the future. Although he runs the restaurant as a ryotei, Matsuo was an early adopter of the practice of pairing beverages with dishes. He is in constant search for the Japanese cuisine of the future.
MICHELIN Green Star
"We have partnered with a marine research institute to work on improving the quality and added value of farm-raised fish. We prize our relationships with nearby producers so that we can help keep alive the tradition and culture of Naniwa vegetables."
Hideaki MATSUO