Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood, Aun is a Kyoto‑style kaiseki restaurant devoted to the spirit of ichigo ichie—treasuring each once‑in‑a‑lifetime encounter. Guests are welcomed with thoughtful hospitality in a serene space designed for quietly appreciating each dish. The intimate counter, carefully overseen by the chef, avoids unnecessary ornamentation so diners can focus entirely on the cuisine. The restaurant has also been featured in the Michelin Guide.

Chef Eiji Onoyama trained for many years at Kikunoi, a three‑Michelin‑star restaurant in Kyoto, where he also served as head chef. Having dedicated his career to Kyoto cuisine, he brings his refined technique and deep experience to every plate, guided by the wish that guests may enjoy authentic kaiseki without formality or pretense.

At the heart of the cuisine is dashi made from aged Rishiri kombu (kelp) and freshly shaved bonito flakes. From the opening course to the final takikomi rice (seasoned rice), the menu showcases the power of dashi to draw out the natural flavors of each ingredient. Subtle touches—such as sashimi presented in a dashi‑based aspic style or tuna sushi accented with rich egg‑yolk soy sauce—reflect the chef’s meticulous craftsmanship

Guided by the philosophy that “everything on the plate must be edible,” the restaurant avoids excessive decoration and instead pursues deep, honest flavor. Here, guests can enjoy true Kyoto kaiseki shaped by the quiet strength of dashi, in a calm and welcoming setting.

• Price Range:

  Dinner: USD 99.58 - USD 99.58

• Dietary restrictions / Allergies:

  ・If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot accept reservations if there are ingredients that you cannot eat within a wide range.

  ・We are unable to remove wheat or alcohol contained in ingredients such as soy sauce, mirin, and cooking sake.

  ・We regret that we are unable to accommodate reservations for vegetarians, guests who cannot consume seafood, or those with severe allergies requiring separate frying oil or cooking utensils.

  • If you dislike or cannot eat blue‑backed fish (mackerel, horse mackerel, sardine), meat (beef, pork, chicken), crustaceans (shrimp, crab), sea urchin, shellfish, or squid, please inform us in the special requests section when making your reservation.

• Arrival time:

  If we do not hear from you and you are more than 30 minutes late for your reservation, it will be automatically canceled.

• Dress Code:

  We kindly ask guests to refrain from visiting in overly revealing attire.

• Children:

  Guests aged 10 and above, and able to enjoy the course meal.

  *Guests with infants or toddlers are not permitted to enter the restaurant.

• Others:

  We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.