Sushi Hayashi
A Michelin-starred sushi haven in Kyoto, offering innovative Edomae x Kyo-style sushi with exceptional service and unique flavors.
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Sushi Hayashi
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A Michelin-starred sushi haven in Kyoto, offering innovative Edomae x Kyo-style sushi with exceptional service and unique flavors.
"BEST MEAL I HAVE EVER HAD<3 Highly recommend this unforgettable omakase experience!"
Book Reservations Ahead
Advance reservations are essential for this popular Michelin-starred restaurant.
Try the Plum Wine
If you enjoy sweet drinks, the plum wine is highly recommended by reviewers.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Japanese Sushi
Price
$$$
Phone
+81 75-746-3020
Address
グランコスモ御所 １０１, 31-1 Omotecho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0825, Japan
Michelin Star
Excellent Cuisine, where diners can expect skilfully crafted and exceptional dishes
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Exceptional Omakase Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey with high-quality fish and unique flavor combinations, praised as the best ever.
Impeccable Service & Warm Atmosphere
Experience friendly, attentive staff and a skilled chef who make dining feel like a family affair.
Standout Uni/Sea Urchin Sushi
Savor the uni/sea urchin sushi, described as one of the best tasted, highlighting the freshness of the fish.
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Book Reservations Ahead
Advance reservations are essential for this popular Michelin-starred restaurant.
Try the Plum Wine
If you enjoy sweet drinks, the plum wine is highly recommended by reviewers.
Sample Sake Offerings
Taste the sake selection before choosing to find your perfect pairing.
Enjoy the Omakase
The omakase course offers a plentiful amount of sushi with incredibly fresh fish.
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Book Reservations Ahead
Advance reservations are essential for this popular Michelin-starred restaurant.
Try the Plum Wine
If you enjoy sweet drinks, the plum wine is highly recommended by reviewers.
Sample Sake Offerings
Taste the sake selection before choosing to find your perfect pairing.
Enjoy the Omakase
The omakase course offers a plentiful amount of sushi with incredibly fresh fish.
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Reviews Summary
Sushi Hayashi is lauded as an exceptional omakase experience with impeccable service and high-quality ingredients, often called the best meal ever had. Diners rave about the unique flavor combinations and the warm, family-like atmosphere. While overwhelmingly positive, one reviewer noted a peculiar taste in a specific dish and expected a more upscale ambiance for the price point.
"BEST MEAL I HAVE EVER HAD<3 We are here on our honeymoon and my husband wanted to try an omakase experience, I found this online and I booked it. I had no idea it was going to be as delicious meal. The staff was very friendly and the chef was so kind and answered all our questions. It was our first time at an omakase restaurant and we loved every second of it. I 1000% recommend to come here and try the plum wine if you like something sweet to drink. Every bite we had was so delicious. When it ended we asked if we could have a second round 😜. If you’re in Kyoto this place is a must try."
Carolina Meza
"If you like classic sushi you’ll understand this menu. The chef and his assistant are both hospitable and highly skilled in what they do. i’m so glad we found this gem. Clean, well executed and balanced. Definitely a first and not a last time here:)"
anna beth
"By far the best sushi experience I’ve ever had. The staff is so pleasant and the food is to die for. THIS IS MUST!"
elysa mollica
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are highly recommended, especially for this popular Michelin-starred restaurant.
The omakase experience is highly praised for showcasing the chef's skills and the freshest ingredients.
Yes, the plum wine is a popular sweet choice, and sake can be sampled before selection.
It offers a fusion of traditional Edomae and Kyoto-style sushi, with a focus on locally sourced ingredients.
The restaurant is considered upscale, with omakase courses around $250 USD per person.
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Awarded one Michelin star for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023, “Sushi Hayashi” is a hideaway sushi restaurant in the quiet heart of Kyoto, just north of Kyoto Gosho (Kyoto Imperial Palace), where Japanese emperors once resided. The owner, Hayashi, established his career at hotels in Switzerland and at “Sushi Wakon,” a one-star Michelin restaurant (from 2018 to 2021) located within the first-class “Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto.”. Fueled by a strong desire to serve fresh, locally sourced fish, Sushi Hayashi searches out ingredients from nearby regions in the Kansai area such as Mie, Wakayama, and Awaji Island.
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No matter how the Kyoto weather is, a meal at Sushi Hayashi is an experience of a lifetime. This prestigious Michelin-star restaurant offers fabulous Edomae-zushi and Kyo-zushi, made with fish from the sea near Kyoto, with vinegared rice handpicked by the owner. The meticulously selected Swiss wine brings out a symphony of flavors in the food and elevates the dining experience to a level of excellence.
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Awarded One Star in 2024 - A unique sushi restaurant that blends traditional Edomae (Tokyo-style) sushi with Kyoto-style sushi, such as mackerel sushi and steamed sushi, in its courses. The head chef, who trained as a sushi artisan in Switzerland, carefully selects Swiss wines, making them a perfect pairing to enjoy with the meal.
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Using seasonal delicacies from across Japan, Sushi Hayashi’s omakase brings together the best of Edomae and Kyoto-style sushi. Building on his 25-year experience including a year working abroad, owner chef Yoshio Hayashi entertains guests from all over the world with traditional local specialties li ...
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