Dai Shi

The space retains the building it has been in since its establishment and offers a sense of history, with lattices from the Edo period and sword scratches on the pillars. The restaurant continues to provide satisfaction to its customers while placing importance on tradition and innovation. The restaurant blends in with the emotional streetscape of Kyoto, allowing diners to enjoy their meals in a relaxed atmosphere.

Yoshio Aoyama, the 18th president of the restaurant, has inherited the traditional techniques of the restaurant, while listening to his customers and striving to improve his cuisine on a daily basis. He continues to serve dishes that delight his customers by devising every detail, from the smallest drop of soy sauce to the few seconds it takes to remove a dish from the heat.