All Food and Drink

  • Modern, seasonal delights

    Brasserie

    Meet up with friends and mingle indoors by the fireplace, grab a seat at the sleek and modern bar, or, book a table on the large waterside terrace overlooking the pond garden and enjoy the uncomplicated, seasonal menu at our relaxed, light-filled brasserie.
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  • Sushi

    Sushi Wakon

    Edomae Sushi Wakon offers an intimate and interactive experience as you watch as our chefs create stunning dishes made with top-quality ingredients flown in daily from Tokyo’s Toyosu market. Enjoy this unforgettable dining affair either at the 8-metre- (26-foot-) long Hinoki counter or in one of our two private dining rooms.
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  • Traditional Japanese tea

    Fuju

    Follow the pathway through our 12th-century Shakusui-en pond garden and cross the glass bridge for a traditional Japanese experience at Fuju lounge. Fuju serves local delights, including expertly crafted local sweets and matcha tea. In the evenings, sip a glass of Kyoto sake or premium champagne while on the terrace, which provides the perfect opportunity to gaze at the pond’s reflection.
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  • Takeaway

    Enjoy seasonal tastes in the comfort of your home. A selection of gift items is also available.
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  • In-Room Dining

    Whether you want to share a romantic dinner in the privacy of your room, need to feed a hungry family or are looking for quiet evening in, our in-room menus feature Japanese and international favourites, as well as items from Brasserie, all just a tap away on your room’s iPad.
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  • Pastries and baked goods; Specialty coffees and teas

    The Lounge & Bar

    Enjoy a hand-dripped cup of coffee or relax with a Kyoto-inspired cocktail in a comfortable seat in our modern lobby lounge.
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Modern, seasonal delights

Brasserie

Meet up with friends and mingle indoors by the fireplace, grab a seat at the sleek and modern bar, or, book a table on the large waterside terrace overlooking the pond garden and enjoy the uncomplicated, seasonal menu at our relaxed, light-filled brasserie.
Learn More reserve a table

Sushi

Sushi Wakon

Edomae Sushi Wakon offers an intimate and interactive experience as you watch as our chefs create stunning dishes made with top-quality ingredients flown in daily from Tokyo’s Toyosu market. Enjoy this unforgettable dining affair either at the 8-metre- (26-foot-) long Hinoki counter or in one of our two private dining rooms.
Learn More

Traditional Japanese tea

Fuju

Follow the pathway through our 12th-century Shakusui-en pond garden and cross the glass bridge for a traditional Japanese experience at Fuju lounge. Fuju serves local delights, including expertly crafted local sweets and matcha tea. In the evenings, sip a glass of Kyoto sake or premium champagne while on the terrace, which provides the perfect opportunity to gaze at the pond’s reflection.
Learn More

Takeaway

Enjoy seasonal tastes in the comfort of your home. A selection of gift items is also available.
Learn More order takeaway

In-Room Dining

Whether you want to share a romantic dinner in the privacy of your room, need to feed a hungry family or are looking for quiet evening in, our in-room menus feature Japanese and international favourites, as well as items from Brasserie, all just a tap away on your room’s iPad.
Learn More

Pastries and baked goods; Specialty coffees and teas

The Lounge & Bar

Enjoy a hand-dripped cup of coffee or relax with a Kyoto-inspired cocktail in a comfortable seat in our modern lobby lounge.
Learn More reserve a table

Culinary Experiences

  • Garden Terrace Dining

    Enjoy seasonal menus on our expansive waterside terrace at the Brasserie, overlooking an 800-year-old historic Japanese garden or sip a glass of Kyoto sake or premium champagne at Fuju which provides the perfect opportunity to gaze at the pond’s reflection.
    Tables, chairs and large rock on Brasserie Terrace
    Tables, chairs and large rock on Brasserie Terrace

    Garden Terrace Dining

    Enjoy seasonal menus on our expansive waterside terrace at the Brasserie, overlooking an 800-year-old historic Japanese garden or sip a glass of Kyoto sake or premium champagne at Fuju which provides the perfect opportunity to gaze at the pond’s reflection.
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  • AN AUTHENTIC JAPANESE BREAKFAST TO START YOUR DAY

    Savour a traditional Japanese-style breakfast during your stay, featuring locally sourced ingredients such as Koshihikari rice from Kyotamba, miso soup with black soybeans, homemade tofu made with soymilk from Miyama, Kyoto, and an assortment of Kyoto-style obanzai side dishes.
    Traditional Japanese bento box breakfast with obanzai side dishes, tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette), congee, steamed rice and miso soup
    Traditional Japanese bento box breakfast with obanzai side dishes, tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette), congee, steamed rice and miso soup

    AN AUTHENTIC JAPANESE BREAKFAST TO START YOUR DAY

    Savour a traditional Japanese-style breakfast during your stay, featuring locally sourced ingredients such as Koshihikari rice from Kyotamba, miso soup with black soybeans, homemade tofu made with soymilk from Miyama, Kyoto, and an assortment of Kyoto-style obanzai side dishes.
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  • A sip of tradition

    A scenic walk across a glass bridge leads you to our intimate tea house, Shakusui-tei, nestled in our historic ikeniwa, where a tea master waits to introduce you to the solemn art of a traditional tea ceremony. Please make your reservation at least one week in advance.
    Woman kneels and pours tea from ladle during Tea Ceremony
    Woman kneels and pours tea from ladle during Tea Ceremony

    A sip of tradition

    A scenic walk across a glass bridge leads you to our intimate tea house, Shakusui-tei, nestled in our historic ikeniwa, where a tea master waits to introduce you to the solemn art of a traditional tea ceremony. Please make your reservation at least one week in advance.
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  • Delight in the details

    In addition to the masterfully trained chefs at Sushi Wakon, the entire restaurant is a testament to Japanese craft and design. Evidence ranges from the rotating selection of regional artwork in the dining rooms, to the handmade metal tiles that celebrate Origami and Kumiko, to our centrepiece: an 8-metre long sushi counter made from a single piece of Japanese cypress, handcrafted by one of Japan’s greatest craftsmen 200 years ago.
    Sushi Wakon large chairs line light wood bar under silver tile wall
    Sushi Wakon large chairs line light wood bar under silver tile wall

    Delight in the details

    In addition to the masterfully trained chefs at Sushi Wakon, the entire restaurant is a testament to Japanese craft and design. Evidence ranges from the rotating selection of regional artwork in the dining rooms, to the handmade metal tiles that celebrate Origami and Kumiko, to our centrepiece: an 8-metre long sushi counter made from a single piece of Japanese cypress, handcrafted by one of Japan’s greatest craftsmen 200 years ago.
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  • Fuju

    Romantic Dinner by the Pond

    This signature Fuju experience is tailor-made for couples, whether you're on your honeymoon or celebrating a milestone anniversary. Embark on a candlelit epicurean journey together, framed by the blossom-laden branches of cherry trees and maple leaves of our Shakusui-en pond garden.
    Smiling couple enjoys romantic dinner at Fuju's Shakusui-en pond garden
    Smiling couple enjoys romantic dinner at Fuju's Shakusui-en pond garden
    Fuju

    Romantic Dinner by the Pond

    This signature Fuju experience is tailor-made for couples, whether you're on your honeymoon or celebrating a milestone anniversary. Embark on a candlelit epicurean journey together, framed by the blossom-laden branches of cherry trees and maple leaves of our Shakusui-en pond garden.
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Meet the Team

Giovanni D'Alessandro

Giovanni “Gianni” Battista D’Alessandro

Director of Food & Beverage and Culinary Operations
Hailing from the coastal region of Sicily, Giovanni “Gianni” Battista D’Alessandro brings with him an Italian warmth and energy, along with extensive global experience with top-tier luxury brands – the perfect combination to usher in a new era of food and beverage at our Hotel. With a diploma in hospitality from Italy, Gianni began his career at an independent restaurant in Paris, then honed his skills at five-star hotel kitchens in Geneva. In 2008, he moved to Australia for an intensive stint in molecular gastronomy, followed by chef de cuisine roles in Switzerland and India. Gianni is no stranger to Four Seasons, having previously worked as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen and Director of Food & Beverage at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa.

“My love of hosting comes from my family and my community.”

Ryuji Koga

Chef de Cuisine
Chef Ryuji Koga, the first Japanese Sous-Chef of Le Cinq at Four Seasons Hotel George V, under Michelin-distinguished chef Christian Le Squer, provides an unrivalled culinary experience by merging meticulous French cuisine techniques with Japanese ingredients, creating his own style of Japanese-French fare here at Brasserie.

Events

  • September 15 – November 30

    Japanese Afternoon Tea at Fuju

    Discover a tea set of sweets and savouries, intricately arranged in a two-layer bento box and served with a cup of matcha tea, hojicha (roasted Kyoto green tea) or a hojicha latte. Gaze out at the seasonal vistas of our Japanese pond garden as you savour this experience. JPY 6,500 per person. 48-hours’ advance reservation is required.
  • September 1 – November 30, 12:00 NOON – 2:30 PM AND 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

    KYOTO FALL SYMPHONY AFTERNOON TEA at The Lounge

    Inspired by the autumn treasures of Kyoto, our seasonal Afternoon Tea conjures hillsides covered with red and gold leaves and mossy cobblestone streets. Discover a repertoire of elegant sweets and savouries, crafted with locally grown ingredients and served against views of our Shakusui-en pond garden. Weekdays: JPY 7,000 per person; weekends: JPY 7,800 per person.
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  • SEPTEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM AND 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM (LAST ORDER AT 9:00 PM)

    CHEF’S RECOMMENDATION: DRY-AGED BEEF at Brasserie

    Choose from three types of sirloin steak for sharing – Wagyu, Kumamoto or Japanese – each carefully dry-aged in-house to impart a rich flavour. Available September 1 to November 30 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm (last order at 9:00 pm). 200 g (serves 2–3). Starting at JPY 18,000.
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