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Soujiki Nakahigashi

(草喰なかひがし)

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

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Mototanaka Sta.

Mototanaka Sta.×Japanese Cuisine

[Kyoto]

Kyoto×Japanese Cuisine

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Japanese Cuisine

Budget：: JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999

Closed：: Monday

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Savor the bounty of nature with "Kusaki," a feast where every part of the plant—flowers, leaves, and seeds—is enjoyed, connecting us to life.

The day of Hisashi Nakahigashi, the owner of "Kusaki", begins with foraging for ingredients in the mountains and fields. Using the ingredients he personally gathers, he captures the essence of nature'...s changing seasons on each plate. From beautifully arranged appetizers that resemble picturesque landscapes, to rich and flavorful soups, rustic grilled dishes, and rice cooked in an "Okudosan" (traditional Japanese stove), every bite evokes the scenery of the countryside. The simplicity of these dishes can truly be considered a remarkable feast.

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Chef

Hisaaki Nakahigashi - Delivering the Joy of Consuming the Life of Ingredients

Others

"Mr. Chuto personally runs through the mountains and fields every morning to harvest wild vegetables and flowers."

Food

"With Gratitude for the Blessings of Living Nature, a Dish that Connects Tomorrow's Life"

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アキタン34

Review 4,218 postsFollowers 6,559 people

Enjoying a bounty of greens at Souji...

In short, this restaurant offers a delightful variety of wild vegetables, and the counter ...View details

Visited on June, 2025

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ひろっし(会長)Osaka

Review 461 postsFollowers 553 people

Soujiki Nakahigashi: Grateful for th...

Hello, This is the chairman. Today, I want to talk about Soujiki Nakahigashi. Once again, ...View details

Visited on May, 2025

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meguです！！Fukuoka

Review 1,656 postsFollowers 765 people

A Full-Body Culinary Experience

Experience Kyoto. Nature and the seasons. The lively conversation lightens the atmosphere,...View details

Visited on May, 2025

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Restaurant name	Soujiki Nakahigashi（Soujiki Nakahigashi）
Awards & Recognitions	The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2023 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2023 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2022 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2022 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2021 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2021 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2020 Gold winner The Tabelog Award 2020 Gold winner The Tabelog Award 2019 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2019 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2018 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2018 Silver 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Silver受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver 受賞店 2024年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze 受賞店 2023年Silver受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2023 Silver 受賞店 2022年Silver受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2022 Silver 受賞店 2021年Silver受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2021 Silver 受賞店 2020年Gold受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2020 Gold 受賞店 2019年Silver受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2019 Silver 受賞店 2018年Silver受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2018 Silver 受賞店 2017年Silver受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2017 Silver 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)	075-752-3500
Reservation availability	Reservations available From 8:00 AM on the 1st of the previous month.
Address	京都府京都市左京区浄土寺石橋町32-3 Show larger mapFind nearby restaurants
Transportation	- 8 minutes by car from Demachiyanagi Station on the Keihan Kamo-Tō Line - 20 minutes by car from JR Kyoto Station - 30 minutes by bus from JR Kyoto Station - 3 minutes on foot from the Ginkakuji-michi bus stop on the Kyoto City Bus 1,320 meters from Mototanaka.
Business hours	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 14:00 18:00 - 21:00 Mon Closed ■Closed on Mondays (closed on holidays as well. The last Tuesday of each month is also closed.)
Average price	JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Average price（Based on reviews）	JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown
Payment methods	Credit card accepted （VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners） Electronic money accepted （Transportation IC cards (e.g., Suica)） QR code payments not accepted

Seats/facilities

Number of seats	30 seats （ 12 seats at the counter, 2 tatami rooms on the 2nd floor）
Private rooms	Available For 2 people, For 4 people, For 6 people
Private use	Available
Non-smoking/smoking	Non smoking
Parking	Unavailable
Space/facilities	Counter seating, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible

Feature - Related information

Occasion	Family friendly \|Friends This occasion is recommended by many people.
Location	A house restaurant
Family friendly	Children welcome Currently, the child is in the upper grades of elementary school.
Dress code	Dress Code at Soujiki Nakahigashi At Soujiki Nakahigashi, we kindly ask our guests to adhere to a smart casual dress code. This means that while we encourage comfort, we also appreciate a polished appearance. Please avoid overly casual attire such as flip-flops, beachwear, or gym clothes. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you!
Website	https://soujiki-nakahigashi.jp/

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ChefHisaaki Nakahigashi - Delivering the Joy of Consuming the Life of Ingredients

Born in 1952 in Kyoto Prefecture, I grew up in the ryokan "Miyamaso," known for its wild vegetable cuisine. After graduating from high school, I worked under the previous head, Yoshitsugu Nakahigashi, who devised the wild vegetable cuisine. After serving as the head chef at "Miyamaso," I opened "Kusakui Nakahigashi" in 1997. Initially, the focus was on wild vegetables commonly used in Miyama, but during the rice shortage crisis in 1993, I encountered a clay rice cooker from Hikone's "Isshirou-gama," which led me to establish the "Nakahigashi style," featuring white rice as the main dish.

Others "Mr. Chuto personally runs through the mountains and fields every morning to harvest wild vegetables and flowers."

Mr. Nakahigashi goes out every morning to gather the ingredients he will use that day, heading to the nature-rich mountain village of Ohara in Kyoto. He harvests wild vegetables and mountain herbs from familiar farmers' fields and the surrounding hills. Since he visits every day, he is well-acquainted with which plants grow where and in which season. In Ohara, he not only collects ingredients but also cherishes the opportunity to imprint the changing seasonal landscapes in his heart and directly feel the "energy" of nature on his skin. From the dishes that Mr. Nakahigashi prepares, one can sense the "vitality" that wild plants possess.

Food "With Gratitude for the Blessings of Living Nature, a Dish that Connects Tomorrow's Life"

To "receive" Japanese cuisine is to express gratitude for the blessings of living nature. It involves entering the mountains and fields to gather freshly picked wild vegetables and herbs, entrusting the "life" of nature directly onto a plate. Dishes such as the beautifully presented hassun, which vividly reflects the stunning natural scenery, and the rustic grilled items, allow one to feel the changing of the seasons. A dish that bursts with the breath of nature also teaches us the significance of receiving life.

Soujiki Nakahigashi（そうじき なかひがし） - Mototanaka(Japanese Cuisine)