So glad I made a reservation—otherwise, I would've missed out on such delicious vegetarian food.
The menu changes every month, and they use seasonal ingredients for the dishes.
You can even sit at the counter and watch the chefs work their magic while you eat.

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“Vegetables and Umadashi” KICHI KYOTO by MINOKICHI SEIBU IKEBUKURO
Kaiseki cuisine that’s gentle on your body from a long-established ryotei restaurant in Kyoto.
This restaurant is operated by "Minokichi," a long-established Kyoto restaurant with a history spanning over 300 years. Hokkaido Rishiri kelp and Makurazaki bonito are used to properly create a dashi stock, which is the base for “umadashi (delicious savory broth)” which is made with a secret method of seasoning can be enjoyed at this restaurant as well as Kyoto cuisine that is gentle on the body, made in the Kyoto style featuring the best ingredients of the four seasons.
The menu changes monthly, and the restaurant takes pride in using the freshest ingredients of each season.
Counter seats allow guests to enjoy their meal while watching the techniques of the chefs.
Highlights
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Guests can enjoy the traditional flavors of the long-established ryotei restaurant “Minokichi”.
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Seasonal Kyoto vegetables are used luxuriously.
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The restaurant is bright and spacious with table, counter and private room seating available.
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Vegetarian menus are available upon reservation.
Photos
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Monthly Kaiseki Course featuring an abundance of seasonal ingredients
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Special weekday lunch offer "Ichiju Sansai"
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Bright and stylish interior atmosphere
Official FAQs
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
There is no foreign language menu but there is a menu with pictures available.
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Do you serve vegetarian menus?
Yes, we can prepare vegetarian dishes if you make a reservation in advance.
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Can I get take-out?
Sorry, it is not available.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
You can use the Wi-Fi provided by Seibu Department Store.
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Is it possible to reserve a seat?
Yes, it is.
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Are there smoking areas?
Yes, you can use the smoking room shared by the department store.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 野菜&うまだし KICHI 京都 by MINOKICHI西武池袋店
- Postal Code
- 171-0022
- Address
- SEIBU IKEBUKURO 8F, 1-28-1 Minami Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-5992-4185
- Closed
- No scheduled holidays (set by the facility)
- Business Hours
- 11:00am - 10:00pm(L.O.8:30pm)
- Budget
- Lunch 2,000-3,000 yen, Dinner 4,000-5,000 yen
- Access
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(1) About 1-minute walk from the JR Yamanote Line and JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line’s Ikebukuro Station
(2) About 1-minute walk from the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Yurakucho Line, and Fukutoshin Line’s Ikebukuro Station - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)
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