Lurra

Kyoto, Japan

Its name translating from Basque to "the Earth", Lurra takes diners on a compelling culinary journey, marrying exceptional Kyoto-sourced ingredients with global influences to create a distinctive, Nordic-inspired style of cooking. Chef-founder Jacob Kear was drawn to Japan's ancient capital not only for its deep-rooted tradition of craftsmanship, but also for the remarkable quality of its seasonal produce. Housed in a beautifully preserved machiya townhouse in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward, the intimate restaurant centres around an open kitchen, with wooden counter seating for just 10 guests and two dinner sittings each evening. Expect inventive, fire-led dishes showcasing hyper-seasonal – and often foraged – ingredients, with spices, fermentation, curing and pickling techniques used to striking effect. The beverage programme features a thoughtfully curated selection of French and Italian wines, alongside premium sake pairings.

Key Information

• Average price per person $185
• Dinner: Tues – Sat
• 81 50 3196 1433
• Visit Lurra's Website

Location

396 Ishizumiincho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0021