Guenpin Kyoto Gion 玄品 京都祇園
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- Kyoto
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- Access and surrounding information
Savour Exquisite Japanese Tiger Pufferfish Prepared for Ultimate Freshness
Founded about 45 years ago in Osaka, "Guenpin Kyoto Gion" is a specialty restaurant dedicated to Japanese tiger pufferfish. Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station and 11 minutes from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, it stands near Yasaka Shrine with a luxurious white exterior as its landmark. Through unique techniques, the restaurant ensures that farmed Japanese tiger pufferfish achieve the same quality as wild-caught ones, offering a wide variety of exceptionally fresh dishes year-round. The menu ranges from casual à la carte selections to luxurious courses featuring carefully chosen wild Japanese tiger pufferfish delivered directly from Shimonoseki, the pufferfish capital. From April to October, seasonal eel dishes are also available, adding to the dining experience.
Pursuit of Freshness, Flavor, and Safety of Pufferfish
Torafugu (Japanese tiger pufferfish), often called the "king of pufferfish," is considered the most luxurious species among pufferfish. At Guenpin, farmed torafugu is refined with unique processing techniques to achieve a quality comparable to that of wild-caught fish. The restaurant also pursues food safety by cultivating pufferfish without the use of antibiotics, ensuring that everyone can enjoy them with peace of mind.
A Luxurious Full Course Meal Featuring Wild Japanese Tiger Pufferfish
The "Genyagen Course," which uses only wild Japanese tiger pufferfish from Shimonoseki, the birthplace of pufferfish, is a luxurious full course featuring a variety of dishes such as tessa (thinly sliced sashimi), fried pufferfish, and tecchiri (hot pot). There are also affordable courses and à la carte dishes for a more casual experience. When you want to taste pufferfish, this is the place to visit.
