I made a reservation through Ikkyu for 10,890 yen. I used Google Maps and mistakenly said "Yamadaira" instead of "Yamahei." The restaurant had a focus on quality tableware and dishes. The chopsticks were from Christofle, a French cutlery manufacturer. The menu was hard to read, but I didn't mind because of my age. The food was delicious, with highlights including a terrine of bluefin tuna and spring cabbage, grilled morning-picked bamboo shoots with ham and bagna cauda, and crab rice with crab miso and sea urchin. The seared cherry snapper was also tasty. The meal ended with yuzu sherbet, A5 Omi beef, bamboo shoot rice in a pot, and a dessert platter. The espresso was also good. The restaurant had private rooms and would be suitable for business entertainment. They even made onigiri with the leftover rice, providing four pieces in a paper bag with a seal that read "since 1863." A search revealed that the restaurant has its roots in a traditional Japanese restaurant in Mizuguchi, Shiga Prefecture.

I was wandering in search of French cuisine, so I decided to prioritize France. Laughing, I imagined that the restaurant might serve a homely fusion of Japanese and Western kaiseki cuisine. Indeed, I vaguely saw that it was written as "Japanese x French innovative kaiseki cuisine" on the website. Seeing is believing. When I actually visited, I could clearly see that it was a refined cuisine combining France and Japan. Today's dishes included: Shoofly floor of rock oysters (French), conger eel (Japanese), confit of related horse mackerel (French), sea urchin and jade eggplant with mountain grated yam (Japanese), granite A5 Omi beef Ichibo (French), Omi Koga-grown Kinuhikari rice (Japanese), assorted seasonal desserts (Japanese x French). I'm not a fan of raw oysters, but the oysters that were sliced and cooked were visually refreshing and delicious, and paired perfectly with white wine. The conger eel was very Kyoto-like with a seasonal touch, which was great. It was worth the trip from afar. It was exciting to see the bones being cut and cooked in front of me. The warm soup was refreshing and delicious. The accent of Jun-sai was also excellent. This also went well with white wine. The sea urchin and eggplant were cool and delicious. This also went well with white wine. The granite was also served and was not lacking in any way. The Omi beef also paired well with the sauce and was delicious. Instead of red wine, I chose a rich white wine, which had an excellent harmony! I wanted some baguette, but the rice and pickles were also good. The rice cooked in a clay pot was exceptional. Lastly, there was dessert. But before that, you could choose between coffee or tea, and surprisingly, you could also have matcha. That's a high point! The sweet taste was delicious. Several desserts were elegantly arranged in glass dishes on a folding screen, reminiscent of a noble's dining table in the Heian period, and it was elegant. Each dessert was delicious. Also, there were about three bottles of tea placed, so I decided to try Uji matcha. I'll have it in a glass. It was a tea with a deep flavor. The dishes were heartfelt, and both the dishes and the utensils were refined and wonderful. The originality was also top-notch in Kyoto. I think they have menus for each season, so I would like to visit each time.

Innovative fusion cuisine using seasonal ingredients, combining Japanese and French influences. I sat at the counter and could see the chefs working efficiently. The steamed dish with crab was incredibly delicious. It was truly a blissful dining experience. Sitting at the counter sometimes makes me feel rushed, but here I was able to enjoy my meal without feeling pressured.

It was my third visit to this restaurant. Upon entering the stylish entrance, you step into the mysterious world of "Yamahira," which is a renovated traditional Kyoto townhouse. The brothers who run the restaurant have trained in Japanese and French cuisine, resulting in a unique fusion menu. Dishes like yuzu pot with sea urchin and spring mountain vegetables, snapping turtle consomme soup, Kyoto mackerel with lobster sauce, etc., kept surprising me with their unexpected combinations. Of course, I also enjoyed the A5 Omi beef and the finishing bamboo shoot rice (cooked in a pot) among other classics. The proprietress and the two chefs were very friendly, making it a truly blissful dining experience.

I don't know the price because I was taken here for my birthday lunch, so I left the cost-performance section blank. This restaurant combines Japanese and French cuisine, and the flavors were very delicate and delicious. They also pay attention to the presentation of the dishes, so we could enjoy not only the taste but also the visual aspect.

We visited the restaurant with six people at night for the second time. The interior of the restaurant, which is a renovated traditional Kyoto townhouse, includes a small garden, and this time we dined in a private room located at the back. The restaurant is run by siblings, one specializing in Japanese cuisine and the other in French cuisine, with their mother handling customer service. The dishes served are a mix of Japanese and French cuisine, incorporating delicious seasonal ingredients. We enjoyed the food very much and would like to visit again.

I was satisfied with the wonderful hospitality, cozy atmosphere, delicious food. I was glad to choose this place where I could enjoy both French and Japanese cuisine while searching for lunch during my trip. The kimono-clad staff who served us were very attentive and the meal progressed smoothly without any waiting, but the two hours or so flew by. I was also happy to have a seat with a view of the courtyard and was touched when they wrote a message on the dessert plate. (Just one thing, when the chef came to greet us at the end, he handed a business card to my husband and greeted him, but I was the one who found and made the reservation for the restaurant... I thought to myself that the decision-making power lies with me... (^_^;)) I would definitely like to visit again when I go to Kyoto.

We had a lunch kaiseki meal for two people. The taste, seasonal feel, presentation, and dishes were all wonderful. The portion size was just right. The chef (the older brother in charge of Japanese cuisine) came out to greet us and explain the dishes. The bowl of peony cod and grilled young ayu with balsamic vinegar felt very seasonal. The Omi beef ribeye steak was tender, and the consomme sauce enhanced the flavor even more. We had freshly cooked rice in a clay pot at the end. Each grain of rice was plump and shiny, standing out beautifully. The pickles were also delicious. Including dessert, there were a total of 10 dishes. It was a very satisfying kaiseki lunch. We also had two bottles of bottled beer (Asahi Super Dry) and 1 cup of sake (Gifu's Sannenboshi Junmai Ginjo), which came to just under 15,000 yen including tax and service charge. Finally, we drew a lottery and won homemade shredded green pepper and a voucher for an eel rice bowl for our next visit! We will definitely come back again.

The older brother specializes in Japanese cuisine, while the younger brother specializes in French cuisine, and both are included in the course menu. It's so exciting! Personally, I love the appetizers and dashi in Japanese cuisine. As for French cuisine, the luxurious main dishes are just wonderful. I was so happy to be able to enjoy both at the same time! Since it was January, the course had a New Year's atmosphere. It was delicious~ I want to go again!

I was brought here by an acquaintance. The older brother handles Japanese cuisine, while the younger brother specializes in French cuisine, and the mother and sister serve as servers, creating a very homely atmosphere. The brothers collaborate on the menu, so you can enjoy both Japanese and French cuisine at the same time. I had the 5000 yen (excluding tax) lunch course. I also enjoyed some sake in the afternoon. The rice cooked in a clay pot was incredibly delicious! (I forgot to take a picture of it).

Today's lunch was at Yamahira in Sanjo, Kyoto. The meal included Uni tofu with winter melon, lotus leaf, Delaware grapes, herbs, and consomme jelly. There was also a cold soup with rice and lemon, smoked duck breast with honey and spices sauce, Swiss chard, grilled Kyoto eggplant, conger eel, and yuzu. For dessert, there was salted caramel creme brulee with anglaise sauce, vanilla ice cream, almond cookie, melon, grapes, mint jelly, and matcha with homemade water yokan. We enjoyed Kyoto's "Karako" sake with the meal. Each dish was carefully prepared, with flavorful duck and delicious dashi in the hot pot. The Omi beef was perfectly cooked, and the presentation was also impressive. The owners came to greet us and even gave us their business card. They saw us off until we were out of sight. It was a great find!

We were looking for a good place to have a leisurely lunch with our family and came across Albo's based on the reviews. We made a reservation for 5 people over the phone and requested a private room. The restaurant has a deep interior with a garden and natural light coming in, making it lovely. There are counter seats, table seats, private rooms, and also seating for 8 and 6 people on the second floor. We were seated in a private room on the first floor, which had a tokonoma, hanging kettle, and traces of a nijiriguchi. It used to be a tea room, which added to the nice atmosphere. We ordered the lunch course for 5000 yen, excluding tax and service charge. The course included dishes like vinegar jelly with conger eel, steamed eel, summer vegetables, ginger sauce, watermelon sherbet, Omi beef steak, freshly cooked rice, salted caramel brulee, and more. The combination of Japanese and French cuisine in each dish was delicious, and we had a relaxing time. The seasonal feel was evident in the beautiful presentation and the timing of the service was excellent. A restaurant that can be used for various occasions. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Great atmosphere!