Ganko Sanjo Honten
Nabe / Sukiyaki / Shabu Shabu
Beautiful Japanese aesthetic meets traditionally-prepared kaiseki and sukiyaki in the main branch of this Kansai series of restaurants.
Restaurant Details
In the 50-odd years since its origin as a humble 15-square-meter shop in Osaka in 1963, Ganko Food Service has since become responsible for some of the most vaunted restaurants in Japan. Particularly active in the Kansai region, its company philosophy is to introduce diners to top-quality traditional Japanese cuisine at accessible prices, from tonkatsu to sushi.
Ganko’s first and main Kyoto outlet is in the Sanjo district, two minutes from Keihan Line station and a stone’s throw from the Kamo River. It’s a 400-seater restaurant, but its convenient location, foreigner-friendly staff and affordable prices keep almost every single one of its seats constantly packed during peak hours.
A major draw of the Sanjo branch is also how it perhaps best exemplifies Ganko’s aesthetic sensibilities. When it was first established over 30 years ago, the owner was especially particular about creating an environment that would reflect Japan’s natural beauty and long history of aesthetic tradition—an environment that would adequately match the culinary excellence of the cuisine being served.
As such, from the tsubo-niwa gardens, to the thoughtfully-placed tokonoma alcoves, Ganko Sanjo Honten’s interior is a work of art in itself—to say nothing of the excellent sukiyaki, kaiseki and other traditional Japanese fare served there.
Culture and heritage in a single pot. Enjoy the most famous of Japanese wagyu—the legendary Kobe beef—cooked in one of the most iconic Japanese cooking methods, sukiyaki. Accompanied by a bevy of accompanying dishes, including a sumptuous sushi spread immaculately plated by Ganko’s sushi artisans, this course menu encapsulates what Ganko believes to be the essence of Japanese cuisine.
Culture and heritage in a single pot. Enjoy the most famous of Japanese wagyu—the legendary Kobe beef—cooked in one of the most iconic Japanese cooking methods, sukiyaki. Accompanied by a bevy of accompanying dishes, including a sumptuous sushi spread immaculately plated by Ganko’s sushi artisans, this course menu encapsulates what Ganko believes to be the essence of Japanese cuisine.
Culture and heritage in a single pot. Enjoy the most famous of Japanese wagyu—the legendary Kobe beef—cooked in one of the most iconic Japanese cooking methods, sukiyaki. Accompanied by a bevy of accompanying dishes, including a sumptuous sushi spread immaculately plated by Ganko’s sushi artisans, this course menu encapsulates what Ganko believes to be the essence of Japanese cuisine. Aside from being a cut above the Omomuki sukiyaki course, this menu also comes with a sushi-shaped candy souv...
Culture and heritage in a single pot. Enjoy the most famous of Japanese wagyu—the legendary Kobe beef—cooked in one of the most iconic Japanese cooking methods, sukiyaki. Accompanied by a bevy of accompanying dishes, including a sumptuous sushi spread immaculately plated by Ganko’s sushi artisans, this course menu encapsulates what Ganko believes to be the essence of Japanese cuisine. Aside from being a cut above the Omomuki sukiyaki course, this menu also comes with a sushi-shaped candy souv...
With this kaiseki menu, Ganko’s chefs hope to introduce diners to the different tastes of the seasons. Each dish uses seasonal ingredients cooked in traditional ways, and is plated in beautiful porcelain and lacquerware. While varied in their individual flavors, textures and colors, these individual dishes come together to form a holistic picture of traditional Japanese cuisine—representative of the “unity” that is so crucial to Japanese culinary philosophy.
With this kaiseki menu, Ganko’s chefs hope to introduce diners to the different tastes of the seasons. Each dish uses seasonal ingredients cooked in traditional ways, and is plated in beautiful porcelain and lacquerware. While varied in their individual flavors, textures and colors, these individual dishes come together to form a holistic picture of traditional Japanese cuisine—representative of the “unity” that is so crucial to Japanese culinary philosophy.
With this kaiseki menu, Ganko’s chefs hope to introduce diners to the different tastes of the seasons. Each dish uses seasonal ingredients cooked in traditional ways, and is plated in beautiful porcelain and lacquerware. While varied in their individual flavors, textures and colors, these individual dishes come together to form a holistic picture of traditional Japanese cuisine—representative of the “unity” that is so crucial to Japanese culinary philosophy.
With this kaiseki menu, Ganko’s chefs hope to introduce diners to the different tastes of the seasons. Each dish uses seasonal ingredients cooked in traditional ways, and is plated in beautiful porcelain and lacquerware. While varied in their individual flavors, textures and colors, these individual dishes come together to form a holistic picture of traditional Japanese cuisine—representative of the “unity” that is so crucial to Japanese culinary philosophy.
Ganko Sanjo Honten Remarks
Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.
The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.
The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.
The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.
Ganko Sanjo Honten Business Days
Ganko Sanjo Honten Address
Ganko Kyoto Sanjo Main Store Basement, 101 Nakajimacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8004
Ganko Sanjo Honten Access Info
Ganko Sanjo Honten is a 2-minute walk from Sanjo Station.
Ganko Sanjo Honten Phone Number
Ganko Sanjo Honten Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Restaurant location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
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10 meals
COURSE MENUWashoku Uoman (Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo)
In a movement that calls to mind the historic convergence of northern and southern ingredients on the capital, the finest ingredients from all over Japan, like Omi wagyu beef from Shiga, are combined here into traditional kaiseki course menus.
COURSE MENUFukiagean Kitashinchi
At this Kitashinchi restaurant, chefs prepare Kagoshima’s famed Satsuma all-natural jidori chicken in a number of different ways, live and in-house. 90 different types of local sake, shochu, whiskey and wine complement the meal.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyobashi Basara
Tomato sukiyaki and Miyazaki wagyu beef teppanyaki bring guests to Basara for an unforgettable meal dripping red with juicy umami. Chef Kan carries on his grandfather’s legacy with his own style of kappo and kaiseki.
COURSE MENUGanko Takasegawa Nijoen
Admire the Keicho-era grounds and intricate architecture of this historic Kyoto residence, before tucking into wagyu sukiyaki or kaiseki with seasonal ingredients.