As the calendar turns to spring, the air still carries the deep chill of winter. Yet even now, faint signs of the new season make themselves known. The ingredients of this season, where the last of winter and the first of spring draw close, reflect both. They carry the rich, grounded flavors shaped by the shifting season, and the breath of things beginning to bud dwells quietly within.
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In Kyoto, the female snow crab is revered as the “Koppe crab.” A true seasonal delicacy, these crabs are prized for their richly flavored internal roe and the delightful pop of their external eggs — a unique taste experience distinct from the crab’s miso, or innards. This precious treat graces our tables only from early November through December.

As autumn fills the mountain villages, the chestnuts of Tanba swell with fullness. Wrapped in clear air and morning mist, each nut ripens slowly, holding the deepening of the season within. Their subtle sweetness, toasty aroma, and tender richness have long been treasured. In the ancient Heian period, they were presented to the Imperial Court as tribute.
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Beginning October 2025, we will observe regular closing days.

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Hamo harbors a rich umami within its delicate flesh. From early summer through autumn, it transforms character with the changing seasons. Sashimi, searing, grilled preparations, shabu-shabu . . . the charm of hamo varies endlessly with each culinary pairing. We invite you to savor these while feeling the gentle passage of time.