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Singular
Innovative evolution for a well-being culinary experience
Singular — meaning one of a kind — is an innovative French restaurant where classical technique meets the finest seasonal ingredients from Kyoto and across Japan, infused with the essence of wellbeing. Our chef personally selects fresh produce directly from trusted producers, transforming each element into dishes that bring together the best of French and Japanese culinary traditions.
Singular has received the Wine Spectator's 2026 Award of Excellence
Hakoniwa — Our Miniature Garden
At the heart of every course is Hakoniwa — an edible miniature garden that captures the landscape of Kyoto in a single plate. Seasonal vegetables, artisan tofu, and heritage pork come together in a composition that changes with the calendar, offering a new expression of the land with each visit. Present across both lunch and dinner, Hakoniwa is the dish that defines Singular.
Dining Offers
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Celebration Dinner
Omi Beef Fillet & Japanese Wine Pairing — A Summer-Only Tasting Journey
Singular has been honored with the "Award of Excellence" at the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards 2026 — a distinction recognizing outstanding wine programs and their harmony with cuisine. To celebrate, our sommelier has hand-selected three Japanese wines — sparkling, white and red — from the award-winning cellar to accompany an exclusive seven-course dinner built around a 160 g Omi beef fillet.
From a garden-inspired summer vegetable plate to a slow-simmered Omi beef tail consommé with ravioli, each course showcases Kyoto's seasonal bounty with the essence of modern kaiseki. The evening closes with a refreshing nougat Montélimar dessert touched with hinoki cypress and apricot.
- Availability: 1 July – 30 September 2026
- Hours: Dinner 17:30 – 21:00 (L.O. 20:00)
- Price: ¥38,000 per person (tax & service included)
*Menu items may change depending on seasonal availability.
Hours
Lunch
11:30 am – 2:00 pm (L.O.)
Weekends & Holidays
Dinner
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (L.O.)
Daily
Breakfast
7:00 am – 10:00 am
Daily
Bar
From 8:00 pm
Address
Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto 1F
180-1 Ichino-cho, Nakagyo-ku,
Kyoto 604-8305, Japan
180-1 Ichino-cho, Nakagyo-ku,
Kyoto 604-8305, Japan
Subway Tozai Line "Nijojo-mae"
Exit 3 — 2 min walk
Exit 3 — 2 min walk
Information
36 seats · Table & counter
Smart casual (no shorts / flip-flops)
Children welcome · Menu available
Under 6: In Room Dining only
Wheelchair accessible
English menu & staff
Advance reservations recommended
An innovative approach to French cuisine, where creative ideas infused with the essence of wellbeing elevate the finest Japanese ingredients. Discover a full evening course that brings together classical French technique and the depth of Japan's seasonal produce.
Operating hours
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (last order)
Advance reservations are recommended.
※Children below 6 years old are not permitted to dine at the restaurant. Guests may opt for In-Room Dining instead. Thank you very much for your understanding and consideration.
Each dish is delicately crafted in small, refined portions, with layers of flavor unfolding one after another. A weekend lunch experience that invites you to savor the heart of Japanese culinary tradition and the spirit of omotenashi.
Operating hours
11:30 am - 2:00 pm (last order) Weekends and public holidays only
Advance reservations are recommended.
※Children below 6 years old are not permitted to dine at the restaurant. Guests may opt for In-Room Dining instead. Thank you very much for your understanding and consideration.