MOKO

With experience at restaurants like Taillevent, The Ledbury and Jean George, Chef Alexis Moko bring a unique dynamic to the Kyoto dining scene with Restaurant Moko. He offers a hyper-seasonal menu featuring local vegetables from the farming region of Ohara just north of Kyoto and thoughtfully sources protein directly from hunters and farmers throughout Western Japan. Housed in a newly renovated machiya, the space blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern sensibilities in a seemless way that hightlights the Japanese hospitality offered by him and his staff. An extensive wine list that is also uncommon for Kyoto, features mostly French wines that pair wonderfully with his contemporary French cuisine.