Nishibuchi Hanten

Nestled in a quiet alley of Higashiyama, Kyoto, you'll find a charming Chinese restaurant with a touch of traditional Japanese aesthetics. "Nishibuchi Hanten" welcomes guests with an atmosphere remini...Read morescent of a kaiseki restaurant. Surrounded by the serene ambiance of a machiya with a small garden, you can watch as dishes transform before your eyes, filling the air with delightful aromas. Among them, the meticulously cooked and perfectly grilled shark fin is a specialty, enveloped in a refined and rich broth.

Chef Kentaro Nishibuchi, who trained in kaiseki cuisine at "Gion Sasaki," skillfully blends Japanese and bold Chinese techniques to create gentle and delicate modern Kyoto-style Chinese dishes. The fragrant and profound flavors pair beautifully with Shaoxing wine, as well as wine and champagne. Chef Nishibuchi's relentless pursuit of excellence, along with his warm smile, is a significant part of what keeps fans coming back for more.
scent of a kaiseki restaurant. Surrounded by the serene ambiance of a machiya with a small garden, you can watch as dishes transform before your eyes, filling the air with delightful aromas. Among them, the meticulously cooked and perfectly grilled shark fin is a specialty, enveloped in a refined and rich broth.

Chef Kentaro Nishibuchi, who trained in kaiseki cuisine at "Gion Sasaki," skillfully blends Japanese and bold Chinese techniques to create gentle and delicate modern Kyoto-style Chinese dishes. The fragrant and profound flavors pair beautifully with Shaoxing wine, as well as wine and champagne. Chef Nishibuchi's relentless pursuit of excellence, along with his warm smile, is a significant part of what keeps fans coming back for more.