Tokyo Vegetarian Washoku (Traditional Japanese) Restaurants

We had dinner at Kaiseki Ohara on a Thursday night in September 2024. The location was a bit hard for us to find, but thankfully the wonderful woman who served us was already out on the street waiting for us, showing us inside. It felt like a world away, a quiet room with two tables and a menu with the courses printed in English. The courses themselves were a mix of textures, flavors, and cooking methods. I couldn’t possibly describe them adequately, but there was sashimi, grilled fish, delicate dumplings, and different types of tea. The hospitality and cooking felt both sophisticated and down to earth. A great value and welcome respite from the bustle of Tokyo.

Had a lovely time here. Each of the courses look deceptively simple but lets the ingredients shine. Excellent service and well worth the price!