KINOBU 木乃婦
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The alchemy of food, art, and tradition
Kyoto is an ancient capital of Japan where old traditions of arts and foods are still thriving and converging with the present and future. Takuji Takahashi, the third generation owner of KINOBU, continues its legacy, while refining what he has succeeded and creates new Japanese cuisine to pass onto the next generation. His vision of Kyoto cuisine extends beyond culinary art and blends with the aesthetic and spiritual foundation of Japan.
The founder, Motonobu, started a small catering business in 1935 here in Kyoto.
He went to the markets every morning at dawn, and carefully selected only the highest quality fish.
He then visited his customers to take orders, and by noon catered the meals.
Eventually Motonobu started delivering bento boxes to answer to customers’ requests..
Second generation, Nobuaki, started a restaurant which housed 200 guests.
Supported by local kimono stores and merchants, he provided Kaiseki (banquet) dinners.
However, Nobuaki never forgot the roots of kinobu, and continued the catering business which he expanded to all areas of Kyoto.
I, the third generation, wish to continue their legacy, while refining what I have succeeded and create new Japanese cuisine to pass onto the next generation.
Takuji Takahashi
Welcome to the peace and tranquility of the ancient capital.
Passing on traditional Japanese cuisine to the next generation, and to the world.
A cuisine into which many generations have added their touch to; enjoy the flavors of past times and the changing seasons.
A new representation of Japanese cuisine, born from the endless pursuit of richer flavors. An eye-catching innovation, with flourishing elegance.
Full of tradition and surprises for the most delicate taste, and skillfully arranging the menu according to the season and the guest’s preference