Nara Nikon
(奈良 而今)
Specialities
Chef
Mr. Shojiro Shimizu: The master who holds the future of Japanese Cuisine
Food
Authentic kaiseki cuisine that combines the best of ingredients and the traditions of Japanese Cuisine with originality
Space
The calm Japanese atmosphere, reminiscent of a teahouse, makes even waiting time luxurious.
Review
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Review 5,519casesFollower 3,809PeoplePick-up reviews
伝統を守りながらも、新しい風を。奈良No.1日本料理店へ、いざ初訪問！
残暑も徐々に薄れつつあり、朝晩は少し気温が下がったと肌で感じるようになりました。 初秋の奈良。 奈良県No.1の日本料理と呼び声の高い「而今」に初訪問です。 店名の而今は”じこん” ではなく ”にこん” と読みます。 而今とは、仏教用語で「今の一瞬」の意。 過去や未来に囚われず今を...Find out more
2023/09 Visitation
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Review 55casesFollower 15Peopleミシュランの星獲得を祝う胡蝶蘭も、美しく
確かな味と四季折々の演出に大満足の店です。 すべての料理だそうですが、特に個人的には八寸が楽しみで毎月写真をアップしています 今年も2つ星を獲得され、入り口には美しい胡蝶蘭が飾ら...Find out more
2024/05 Visitation
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Review 481casesFollower 203PeopleA one-year waiting list for reservat...
I was invited to visit since May last year, and it was my long-awaited first time at Jikon...Find out more
2024/04 Visitation
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Restaurant information
Details
| Restaurant name |
Nara Nikon（Nara Nikon）
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|---|---|
| Categories | Japanese Cuisine |
| Phone number (for reservation and inquiry) |
0742-31-4276 |
| Reservation Availability |
Reservations available |
| Address |
奈良県奈良市鍋屋町3 |
| Transportation |
4 minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station 339 meters from Kintetsu Nara. |
| Opening hours |
Business hours and holidays are subject to change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting. |
| Budget |
￥20,000～￥29,999 ￥15,000～￥19,999 |
| Budget（Aggregate of reviews） |
￥20,000～￥29,999￥20,000～￥29,999
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| Method of payment |
Credit Cards Accepted （VISA、Master、JCB、AMEX、Diners） Electronic money Not Accepted QR code payment Accepted (PayPay) |
| Table money/charge |
5% |
Seats/facilities
| Number of seats |
19 Seats （ Counter seats: 9 seats, Table seats: up to 6 people / Tatami room: up to 4 people） |
|---|---|
| Private dining rooms |
OK For 6 people 2 fully private rooms Table seating: up to 6 people / Tatami room: up to 4 people |
| Private use |
not allowed |
| Non-smoking/smoking |
No smoking at all tables |
| Parking lot |
not allowed Coin parking available nearby |
| Space/facilities |
Stylish space,Comfortable space,Counter,Horigotatsu seats |
Menu
| Drink |
Japanese sake (Nihonshu),Japanese spirits (Shochu),Wine,Particular about Japanese sake (Nihonshu),Particular about wine |
|---|---|
| Food |
Particular about vegetable,Particular about fish |
Feature - Related information
| Occasion |
This occasion is recommended by many people. |
|---|---|
| Service |
(Surprise) Party accommodations |
| Dress code |
none |
| Website | |
| The opening day |
2016.9.22 |
閉じる
ChefMr. Shojiro Shimizu: The master who holds the future of Japanese Cuisine
Born in Nara Prefecture in 1983. Familiar with cooking from an early age, he dreamed of becoming a chef after receiving praise from his teachers and friends during a cooking class in elementary school. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he experienced a tough apprenticeship period at Nara's long-established restaurant, Kikusuiro. He then moved to Kyoto's traditional Japanese restaurant, Gion Nishikawa, where he worked as second in command and spent his days honing his skills. At the age of 32, he opened Nara Jikon. Now that he is independent, he continues to work hard to perfect Japanese Cuisine.
Food Authentic kaiseki cuisine that combines the best of ingredients and the traditions of Japanese Cuisine with originality
Jikon's style is to surprise people with its original ideas, while still bringing out the best in traditional Japanese Cuisine, which is to bring out the best in seasonal ingredients. Tosa binchotan charcoal is used for the pottery. Rice is sourced from local farmers and cooked in a pot. Most of the vegetables are also locally grown in Nara. Fresh, natural seafood is sourced at the market every morning. Chef Shimizu transforms the carefully selected ingredients into seasonal hassun dishes, bowls filled with the delicious flavor of dashi stock, and beautiful sashimi. The skill of his work is simply impressive.
SpaceThe calm Japanese atmosphere, reminiscent of a teahouse, makes even waiting time luxurious.
Passing through the well-maintained front garden and opening the sliding door, the restaurant has an elegant sukiya-style interior. Behind the colorfully painted counter is a water room and hearth, and directly in front is a charcoal pit and hearth made of stacked bricks. Looking up, you'll see the beautifully woven wickerwork ceiling, which is very elegant. There is also one table seating, and a tatami room with a sunken kotatsu is also available. In this calming Japanese space, with the faint aroma of dashi broth and the gentle sound of burning charcoal, the time spent waiting for the food to arrive is also very elegant.
A young chef who has been serious about Japanese Cuisine has brought out his talents in this authentic kaiseki cuisine full of hope and possibility.
"Nikon" is written as "Nikon" and pronounced as "Nikon." In Zen, it means "this moment." The name of the restaurant reflects the sincere attitude of the owner, Mr. Shimizu, who considers himself immat
...ure, never forgets to improve himself every day, and strives to perfect Japanese Cuisine. The kaiseki cuisine served at "Nikon" is full of the hope and possibility of a young master. While clad in the dignity of tradition, the restaurant's playful spirit and determination to break with tradition connects the past and the future, making "this moment" shine vividly. This is a famous restaurant that promises to be even more exciting in the future.