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GUIDE MICHELIN
Kyoto, Japan
Mizai Menu Overview
Nestled in the historic heart of Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward, Mizai offers an exquisite dining experience that transcends the ordinary. Famed for its dedication to traditional kaiseki cuisine, Mizai presents an extraordinary Chef's Tasting Course that celebrates the finest seasonal ingredients with meticulous craftsmanship and artistic presentation.
Starters and Appetizers
While the menu is primarily centered around the Chef's Tasting Course, this multi-course journey begins with delicate amuse-bouches that refresh the palate, such as salted water infused with cherry blossom and hand towels delivered fresh from the steamer. Guests are introduced to seasonal spring vegetables paired with a comforting miso soup, setting the tone for the culinary voyage ahead.
Main Course Experience
The centerpiece of Mizai's offering is the Chef's Tasting Course, a thoughtfully curated multi-course meal showcasing seasonal ingredients prepared in the revered traditional kaiseki style. Highlights include masterfully presented sashimi such as premium tuna belly (toro), squid, and sea bream, accompanied by a variety of sauces including jellied soy, sesame, and ponzu, accented with the sharp zing of fresh wasabi.
Further enriching the experience are exquisite dishes like tender sasame beef from the chef’s hometown served alongside vibrant vegetables, a medley of abalone and fish paired with pungent wasabi cream, and comforting bowls of toasted and regular rice served with aromatic broth. These courses are interspersed with palate cleansers such as dashi with housemade bonito flakes and a refreshing wasabi sorbet to elevate each flavor profile.
Desserts
The finale is a celebration of natural sweetness featuring a spectacular lemon jelly encased in the fruit’s own rind, accompanied by giant red and white strawberries glazed with a delicate wine jelly. The pièce de résistance is an astonishing fruit salad crafted from 74 different fruits, offering a unique bite with every forkful. This extraordinary dessert is perfectly complemented by supreme matcha and an endless flow of roasted green tea to close the meal with serene elegance.
Drinks and Specials
Mizai boasts an extensive sake menu featuring top-shelf selections that reflect Japan’s rich brewing heritage. For those who prefer non-alcoholic options, exquisite juice versions of the house wines are available, ensuring a refined pairing for every course. Guests should note that the sake list does not display prices, underscoring the premium nature of the offerings.
- Chef's Tasting Course - A meticulously crafted multi-course meal showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients in traditional kaiseki style.
Experience the pinnacle of Kyoto’s culinary artistry at Mizai, where each dish is a harmonious blend of tradition, seasonality, and refined technique designed to delight the senses and honor the spirit of Japanese hospitality.
Cerrado - Abre 6:00 PM
Lunes
18:00–22:00
Martes
18:00–22:00
Miércoles
Closed
Jueves
18:00–22:00
Viernes
18:00–22:00
Sábado
18:00–22:00
Domingo
18:00–22:00
Valoraciones agregadas 4.3
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