en（燕） is a Japanese restaurant located 5 minutes by foot from Kyoto Station. Its location close to Kyoto Station is ideal as it’s extremely convenient. It even means that you can also come to the restaurant a little early and have a meal before shooting off on the Shinkansen bullet train. The owner of this restaurant was working at Wakuden, a prestigious Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, before going to New York to polish his skills in Japanese cuisine. Dishes are generally served a la carte, but Omakase course menus are also available from 8,000 yen onwards. The cuisine served at en（燕）showcases the originality and sensitivity of the owner while preserving the foundations of Japanese cuisine. The chef incorporates not only fish but also meat in his cooking, and on top of the flavorful soup stock, he also uses sauces which are typical of Western cuisine. The presentation is simple but tastefully done. Come enjoy culinary creations which are the culmination of the chef’s experiences in Kyoto and New York.