MUNI ALAIN DUCASSE

Restaurant Details

If there is ever the fear that Alain Ducasse, the Monegasque culinary pioneer with 21 Michelin stars, has exhausted all his tricks, head to Kyoto. Tucked in the boutique hotel Muni Kyoto by Togetsukyo Bridge, MUNI ALAIN DUCASSE is an extension of the magical and masterful mind of Ducasse and is the latest addition to his burgeoning empire.

The gastronomic gourmands and devotees of chef Alain Ducasse’s flamboyant culinary philosophy delight in chef Alessandro Guardiani’s liberal use of Japanese ingredients. Guardiani was Ducasse’s apprentice; he had worked at one of his restaurants for 10 years, making his way to becoming an assistant chef to Amaury Bourg at Le Meurice Alain Ducasse in Paris before being crowned head chef of this Kyoto concept.

As far as celebrity chef-backed French restaurants go, this new destination raises the bar. Japanese-drenched flavors sit on the edge of the French water at MUNI ALAIN DUCASSE. Dinner and short course menus reflect the seasons, with succulent offerings ranging from butternut squash with Buddha hand and Jerusalem artichoke smoked with hay to unagi with ragu and comte cheese.

Adding a personal touch of luxury, servers pour sauces at the table for optimal temperature and distribution of flavors. Dishes are plated on Limoges porcelains, like Bernardaud and J. L. Coquet. The sommelier manages an extensive wine list catering to a wide range of preferences.

The upscale interior overlooking a walled-in rock garden dresses for the occasion, while the private room dazzles with Baccarat glass and gold accents. The nearby wooden Togetsukyo Bridge over the Katsura River is perfect for a quiet evening stroll after dinner.

Michelin Guide accolades:

2022 - 1 Michelin Star

2024 - 1 Michelin Star

MUNI ALAIN DUCASSE 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.

MUNI ALAIN DUCASSE Business Days

MUNI ALAIN DUCASSE Address

Muni Kyoto, 3 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8385

MUNI ALAIN DUCASSE Access Info

• MUNI ALAIN DUCASSE is a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station.

MUNI ALAIN DUCASSE Phone Number

MUNI ALAIN DUCASSE Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 3 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.