Tsukumo (白) Nara - Michelin 2 Stars

The story of the 2-Michelin-starred restaurant
'Tsukumo(白)'

Tsukumo (白) is a Japanese restaurant in the ancient capital of Nara, and the restaurant's name combines various ideas to create its current meaning.

In Japan, '白 (white)' is generally pronounced as the Chinese character 'Shiro', which includes 'purity', 'clearness', 'holiness', and 'the spirit of nothingness'. By choosing this Chinese character, we are giving the restaurant a simple and pure image. Also, 'Tsukumo' means 'ninety-nine (99)', and it contains the meaning of appealing to the beauty of imperfection, which is the essence of Japanese culture.

'白' contains the meaning of completeness and perfection. On the other hand, 'ninety-nine' is very close to completion and perfection, but it is not perfect. At '白', we strive for perfection every day, but there is always room for improvement and we do not reach the perfect 100. In Japanese culture, this is a precious concept and a concept that requires humility in daily life.


Chef 'Nishimoto' of Tsukumo (白)

Chef Nishimoto, who worked in New York, England, and Kyoto, completed a 3-year term as the first head chef of the fine dining restaurant 'Kajitsu' in 2009. In 2012, he was invited to participate in the 3-day culinary summit Fusion held in Madrid, and the time he spent abroad has had a great influence on the Japanese yet culturally unique food that the chef prepares today.

Tsukumo (白)'s menu establishes its own unique style that inherits tradition but is not bound by it. We are pursuing new flavors by combining local ingredients with the elements of temple cuisine and truffles.

This is 'Tsukumo (白)', where you can taste modern and sophisticated cuisine that transcends genres and boundaries.

Menu introduction

Tsukumo (白) is a Kaiseki restaurant. Since the ingredients used in Kaiseki dishes vary depending on the season, the ingredients and number of items provided on the day may change.

We cannot introduce you to exactly what menu will be provided, but the best chef will decide on the menu to cook according to the ingredients of the day and provide the best enjoyment, so you can visit with anticipation.

Chef's Special Dish

Tsukumo's cuisine is Kaiseki, and as written above, the exact menu is unknown. Taste the best taste prepared with fresh ingredients every day!

Reservations are available from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM for lunch and from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM for dinner.

* All photos are for reference only, and the actual dishes may change depending on the restaurant situation on the day or the ingredients depending on the season or weather.


Restaurant Manners

According to restaurant regulations, children under the age of 13 are not allowed at 'Tsukumo (白)', and minors over the age of 13 must order an adult course. Also, everyone in the visiting party must reserve the same course.

The restaurant also has strict dress code regulations. Shorts, slippers, ripped jeans, and t-shirts are prohibited, and you must wear clothing suitable for the restaurant environment to enter.

Finally, Tsukumo (白) is strict about reservation times. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your reserved time, your reservation may be cancelled, so please be sure to arrive at the restaurant on time. Cancellations and refunds due to this are not possible.