Masaichi

At Masaichi, you can make seafood such as sashimi and sushi the focus, or choose Wagyu as the centrepiece. Set meals offer another way to enjoy both, with some diners pairing vegetable starters and sushi with a meat or fish main. Choose a course if you would like to sample several dishes in turn, or order à la carte if you already know what you fancy.

Diners who chose fish have praised the quality of the premium sashimi platter, while another visitor described the fish as delicate and clean-tasting. Wagyu has also been singled out as a memorable dish. One diner who ordered the fillet set commented on the tenderness of the meat; another enjoyed the combination of Wagyu and sushi.

Udon is worth considering as a finishing dish or simply as a way to savour the dashi. One visitor reports that the noodles are made fresh each morning. They were described as springy and good at taking up the broth, offering a different experience from the sashimi and meat dishes. The restaurant is in Masuyacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, and serves both lunch and dinner; reservations are available. Opening hours are from 12:00 to 23:00, with Wednesday and Thursday as regular closing days. A visitor noted that the restaurant is small and recommended booking, so it may be worth enquiring ahead if you have firm plans.