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If you appear to be near Ichihime Shrine, you can visit this restaurant. Sen is recommended for the Japanese cuisine offered. Tasty sushi, eel and mushrooms will impress you at the first bite. A collection of good wine is provided to visitors. Great japanese tea will make your meal tastier and you'll surely come back.

The appealing staff welcomes guests all year round. Prompt service is a strong point that plays a great role for the success of this place. From the guests' viewpoint, prices are low. Come here for the pleasant atmosphere. It's a Michelin one-star restaurant, this award is usually given for providing tasty food.

Michelin Guide rating

A MICHELIN star: cuisine of great finesse. Worth the step!

Seasonal notes and playfulness abound in the menu. Simple preparations etch themselves in the memory. During the Gion Festival, SEN displays a replica of the Naginata Boko, the first float in the festival’s parade, reflecting the city’s traditional events and customs... More info

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We had lunch here at Sen years ago and it was great, that’s why we decided to come back for dinner in the crab season. However the service was a bit disappointing, below average in Japanese standard. Food was ok, but not outstanding at all especially given the price. I wonder is it just Sen or that most restaurants in Kyoto are just getting way more expensive than before? I don’t know if I would ever come back to Sen again. Food: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner
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8 months ago
Thank you very much for visiting us again and for taking the time to share your honest feedback.Although you returned based on your positive impression from a previous visit, we sincerely apologize that our service during this dinner did not meet your expectations. We take your comments very seriously and will use them as an opportunity to improve.We are also truly sorry that you did not feel the food offered a sense of distinction commensurate with the price. While we strive to showcase the best of seasonal ingredients, we deeply regret that this did not come across sufficiently on this occasion.It is true that ingredient costs and operating expenses have continued to rise throughout Kyoto; however, we recognize that it is our responsibility to provide an experience that feels worthy of the price, and we will continue to work toward that goal.Please also note that reservation fees vary significantly depending on the booking platform. We would appreciate it if you could make reservations through your hotel concierge or via the Omakase reservation website.We fully understand your hesitation to visit us again based on this experience. However, if you were to give us another opportunity, we would do our utmost to provide you with a more satisfying and memorable experience.Thank you once again for sharing your valuable feedback with us.
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The most fitting word to summarize our experience on this first food-related day in Kyoto is..’ over-stuffed ‘!! Yup! Our restaurant’s super-hospitable chef/owner went berserk and offered us..way, way, way, way too much food! Our evening Kaiseki meal was at SEN, a popular and relatively new Michelin 1* that offers this traditional feast with a contemporary touch! Our meal happened to coincide with the timely arrival of some priced special delicacies - Pike Conger Eel as well as the annual Matsutake Mushroom season. As such, these rarities were used as our meal’s major star ingredients. In addition, the inclusion of some live local spiny lobsters and pristine Kajiya Wagyu beef from Tanegashima resulted in a surcharge over and above the original ‘on-line‘ reservation pricing! For the next three hours, our feast featured a never ending parade of dishes. Featuring tip-top ingredients, they were meticulously and simply cooked to bring out their natural inherent taste and characteristics. The end products, artistically and gorgeously presented. Most taste profiles of the initial few delicate and dainty dishes were on the light and subtle side. But then came the heavy artillery of the Conger Eel and Wagyu Beef!.....huge portions and prepared in multiple ways! Particularly enjoyable (at least for the first few pieces) were the open-fire (partial use of hay!) broiled preparation, performed at the open kitchen in front of the patrons. Every plate delivery pertaining to these super-rich proteins was followed with an invitation to us by the server to order seconds and even third helpings!!.....no brown bag allowed though! Ha! Overall, for a pseudo-novice to the Kaiseki scene like my wife, the experience was an eye-opener. The refined and exquisite, umami laden flavour profile of most dishes was perfect for her palate! As for me, a person who prefers deeper, complex and more ‘macho‘ flavour food, I am looking forward more to the Yakiniku and other meals lined up on our itinerary down the road! BTW, that half bottle of artisan Japanese tea at CAD 50 must be the most expensive non-Chinese tea I have tasted. Next time, I'll remember to inquire about the price before ordering?!!:D Meal type: Dinner Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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8 months ago
Thank you very much for your wonderfully detailed and humorous review. It truly made our day. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at SEN, and that our chef’s rather “over-enthusiastic” hospitality brought a smile to your face. We’re glad that the open-fire cooking and the live preparation added to the enjoyment of your meal. For guests who are new to kaiseki, the progression of delicate and umami-rich flavors can indeed be eye-opening, so we are very happy to hear it was a memorable experience for your wife. Your warm and funny description of the generous portions and our repeated offers for second and third helpings was a pleasure to read. We hope this “over-stuffed” evening becomes a fun and unforgettable story from your trip to Kyoto. We hope you enjoy the yakiniku and other meals planned for the rest of your journey as well. And yes — asking the price of the tea beforehand might be a good idea next time! We look forward to welcoming you again whenever you return to Kyoto.
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We were so looking forward to eating here. Unfortunately the whole experience was disappointing. Firstly, if they put you in the private room, refuse it. They forget about you and there is no atmosphere no music no service. It’s a bit like a sensory deprivation chamber. Secondly, the food was mainly broths of all kinds and boiled fish. It all looked very pretty but if you like dry tasteless fish you have come to the right place! Lastly, the waitresses were sweet and kind but poorly trained. They forgot to bring the sake before the dish (we opted for the sake tasting) and didn’t clear our dirty plates before bringing new ones. We certainly won’t be back. Food: 1 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 1 Meal type: Dinner
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10 months ago
このたびはご来店いただき、また貴重なご意見をお寄せいただき誠にありがとうございます。せっかくお越しいただいたにもかかわらず、ご満足いただけるお時間をお過ごしいただけなかったとのこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。頂いたご指摘を真摯に受け止め、今後のサービスやお料理のご提供方法の改善に努めてまいります。また機会がございましたら、ぜひもう一度お越しいただけますと幸いです。
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$$$$ Price range per person JPY 10,000
柳馬場上ルShiogamacho, 379 坂田ビル 379
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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柳馬場上ルShiogamacho, 379 坂田ビル 379, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Features
Сredit cards accepted No delivery No takeaway Booking Not wheelchair accessible
Opening hours
SundaySun 12:30PM-3PM
6:30PM-10PM
MondayMon 6:30PM-10PM
TuesdayTue 12:30PM-3PM
6:30PM-10PM
WednesdayWed 12:30PM-3PM
6:30PM-10PM
ThursdayThu Closed
FridayFri 6:30PM-10PM
SaturdaySat 12:30PM-3PM
6:30PM-10PM
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