Official information
This restaurant is registered on Tabelog as a corporate member. Business information is released by the staff.
The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner
Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025
Specialities
Chef
Takeshi Sugisawa - Honoring Tradition and Pursuing the Essence of Japanese Cuisine
Food
"Don't Overdo Performance; Infuse Seasonal Sensibility and Playfulness"
Space
A High-Quality Space that Incorporates Playfulness into Tradition in Harmony with Cuisine
Review
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Restaurant information
Details
| Restaurant name |
SEN
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|---|---|
| Awards & Recognitions |
The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner
The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner
The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner
The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner
The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze winner
The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze winner
The Tabelog Award 2022 Bronze winner
The Tabelog Award 2022 Bronze winner
The Tabelog Award 2021 Bronze winner
The Tabelog Award 2021 Bronze winner
Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025
Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025
Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2023
Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2023
Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2021
Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2021 受賞・選出歴 閉じる
The Tabelog Award 受賞歴
2025年Bronze受賞店
The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze 受賞店
2024年Bronze受賞店
The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze 受賞店
2023年Bronze受賞店
The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze 受賞店
2022年Bronze受賞店
The Tabelog Award 2022 Bronze 受賞店
2021年Bronze受賞店
The Tabelog Award 2021 Bronze 受賞店
百名店 選出歴
日本料理 百名店 2025 選出店
食べログ 日本料理 WEST 百名店 2025 選出店
日本料理 百名店 2023 選出店
食べログ 日本料理 WEST 百名店 2023 選出店
日本料理 百名店 2021 選出店
食べログ 日本料理 WEST 百名店 2021 選出店 |
| Categories | Japanese Cuisine |
| Phone number (for reservation and inquiry) |
050-5589-8991 |
| Reservation availability |
Reservation only
This is a reservation-only restaurant. Regarding cancellations: |
| Address |
京都府京都市下京区五条通柳馬場上ル塩竈町379 |
| Transportation |
6 minutes walk from Keihan Kiyomizu Gojo Station / 450 meters from Kiyomizu Gojo Station (Keihan Main Line) 402 meters from Gojo. |
| Business hours |
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| Average price |
JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 |
| Average price（Based on reviews） |
JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
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| Payment methods |
Credit card accepted Electronic money not accepted QR code payments not accepted |
| Receipt (Qualified simple invoice) |
Qualified invoice (receipt) available Registration numberT8130001065988 *For the latest registration status, please check the National Tax Agency's Qualified Invoice Issuer Publication Site or contact the restaurant. |
| Service charge & fee |
A separate 10% service charge will be charged. Original text 別途、サービス料10%頂戴します This section has been automatically translated. Please check with the restaurant for accurate information. |
Seats/facilities
| Number of seats |
7 seats （ Counter seats/1 private room (up to 6 people)） |
|---|---|
| Private rooms |
Available For 6 people We have private rooms, but please contact us by phone. |
| Private use |
Available |
| Non-smoking/smoking |
Non smoking |
| Parking |
Unavailable Coin parking available nearby |
| Space/facilities |
Relaxing space, Counter seating |
Menu
| Drink |
Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
|---|---|
| Food |
Particular about fish |
Feature - Related information
| Occasion |
This occasion is recommended by many people. |
|---|---|
| Location |
Hideout |
| Service |
Parties over 2.5 hours |
| Website | |
| The opening day |
2018.3.20 |
| Phone number |
075-361-8873 |
| Remarks |
* Alcohol corkage fee: 5,500 yen (tax included) per bottle * The same course is served for both lunch and dinner, and the meal time is approximately 3 hours. |
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ChefTakeshi Sugisawa - Honoring Tradition and Pursuing the Essence of Japanese Cuisine
Born in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture. Aspiring to be a chef, he knocked on the door of "Akasaka Kikunoi." After that, he honed his skills for eight years at "Muromachi Wakuden" and became the head chef at "Gion Rohan." By chance, he moved to England, where he worked as a private chef for a year, deepening his passion for traditional Japanese cuisine. After returning to Japan, in March 2018, he opened his own restaurant named "Sen," which features the character "杦," a variant of the character "杉" from his surname, and includes the character "久" from "Wakuden."
Food "Don't Overdo Performance; Infuse Seasonal Sensibility and Playfulness"
During the interview, it was autumn, but I was specially presented with a summer-style hachiju (an eight-course meal). The meal was served on a refreshing ice room tray, with a baked earthenware plate used in the traditional Kyoto performance art, Mibu Kyogen, placed under the ice. This thoughtful presentation incorporated seasonal elements in great detail, delighting the guests. In September, there is the Double Ninth Festival, in October, the Thirteenth Night, and in November, the autumn leaf viewing... The dishes, crafted around the themes of the changing seasons, are not only delicious but each one is a work of art in its own right.
SpaceA High-Quality Space that Incorporates Playfulness into Tradition in Harmony with Cuisine
Originally a long-established fan shop, this traditional Japanese house has been renovated by a carpenter from Kyoto into a sukiya-style establishment. It stands in a quiet corner, slightly away from the bustling shopping district, exuding a serene atmosphere. Upon entering through the front door, which retains the charm of a private residence, you are greeted by an 8-seat counter furnished with modern Scandinavian furniture. While there are also pure Japanese-style private rooms, this counter, where you can glimpse the chef's skillful techniques right in front of you, can be considered the best seat in the house.
The True Power of Japanese Cuisine Experienced Abroad: Staying True to the Basics and Continuously Honing Its Charm.
The chef at SEN, Ken Sugisawa, brings Japan's traditions and seasons to life on the plate. For instance, in spring, dishes are inspired by celebrations like Setsubun and Hinamatsuri, while in autumn, ...you can enjoy the essence of Tsukimi and momijigari. Each course is beautifully presented with seasonal motifs.
The menu features local ingredients, from premium Tanba beef and Tanba matsutake mushrooms to Kyoto vegetables and water from Ohara, Kyoto.
With a commitment to deliciousness, Chef Sugisawa aims to convey Japanese culture through his culinary creations, showcasing his masterful skills honed at renowned establishments.