Michelin 3 Stars Gion Sasaki - Owner Chef Hiroshi Sasaki 佐々木 浩

Born on December 16, 1961, he grew up in an environment with many relatives who were chefs, naturally honing his cooking skills from a young age. He began his culinary apprenticeship in 1979 and trained in Shiga, Kyoto, and other locations before establishing an independent culinary career in 1996. The diverse ideas behind his dishes, born from a never-give-up attitude amidst numerous challenges, have attracted people as he boldly interprets Kyoto cuisine. 'I dislike static Kyoto cuisine. It's no longer an era where fresh fish is hard to come by; there are no constraints on Kyoto cuisine anymore. With the changing culinary landscape, why not embrace the concept of 'cook today, serve today'!' He continuously breaks the old traditions of Japanese cuisine.

Since the "Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka 2020," he has consistently maintained a Michelin three-star rating, earning the reputation as 'the most difficult restaurant to book in Kyoto,' with full reservations daily for 16 years. Chef Hiroshi Sasaki's menus, which pursue enjoyable and delicious 'Raku-mi' (pleasurable taste), combined with a dynamic cooking style served from a 10-meter-long counter, make the entire restaurant a stage for Sasaki, captivating diners and earning the moniker 'Sasaki Theater'.