If I won the lottery, I think I'd spend half of my money on dinners at Kajitsu. If you have any doubts about whether or not this is worth it, I promise it is. Even if you aren't vegan, the menu has so much flavor and textural complexity that you won't miss the meat. My mind was just blown away one dish after another. My favorite dishes were the seasonal ingredient salad, which was just flavor and texture bombs in every bite, the pistachio fava bean paste plus grilled fennel and homemade seitan, and the jicama bamboo soup, which just reminded me of home. As you can see from the pictures, it's impossible to describe these dishes in words. You just have to experience them yourself. Even if you think you don't like things like asparagus and radish or whatever, I promise this will be the best, tenderest, literally almost creamy asparagus you'll ever have. I dream of sitting at the counter at Kajitsu and being fed until I die of happiness. You can live this dream too. Just make a reservation.

This place. The attention to detail was impeccable in the 12-course dinner. From the chef taste-testing the sauces to the aesthetic placement of each leaf in the salad, I could tell the staff were very skilled and knowledgeable in creating and explaining each dish. For the sesame tofu "sandwich", the soft tofu was made a particular size and positioned in the middle so that it would become evenly distributed with the crispy shell as it was eaten, creating a perfect balance of textural contrast. Honestly going into the details and thought for each dish would take a million words. You have to experience it for yourself. What's even more impressive is that the courses change monthly. Reservations need to be made at least 1-2 weeks in advance, so plan ahead!

Top 10 meals I've ever had. My partner and I dined at Kajitsu for a special occasion and both still drool thinking about the food. It was both beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Neither of us is vegan, but I'm vegetarian and we both enjoy the creativity and thoughtfulness of fine vegan dining. It's a particularly special treat to be able to enjoy vegan Japanese food, since vegetarian options at most Japanese restaurants (like American or European ones) are an afterthought. The menu here changes monthly and is prix fixe. While pricey, it's worth every single penny -- even for those on budgets. I'd describe each dish, but there were ~12 of them, plus matcha, and each was excellent. The meal overall felt well balanced, exciting, adventurous, and delightful. The service was courteous and kind. If you're celebrating an occasion, you'll be served an extra little dessert with a some bubbly for a toast. 10/10, would recommend, already planning to make Kajitsu an annual pilgrimage.

Fabulous meal-- not just fabulous vegan meal. This review is for the price fixed dinner. For lunch/snack/tea advice, see my tip We have eaten at many price fixed restaurants around the world, many of them Japanese. We've eaten shojin ryori ( temple food) in temples of Japan. My husband has a sake sommelier certification It is hard to surprise us when it comes to Japanese food. Kajitsu was not merely excellent food, it also surprised us with some flavor combinations we had not had before. Every course was delicious with very well balanced flavors and textures. The soup course was so good I asked how the chef made it. The chef came out to describe the process, and specific vegetables-- it was a white miso and sake lee broth. I've had plenty of great Japanese soups but never with sake lees, which is a flavor I love. Another standout dish had yuzu and white miso on cauliflower. The mochi dessert was one of the best we've ever had. The sake pairing was also good and a surprise. There were several my husband had not had before and the variety of locations/ origins as well as sake types were varied and well paired with the food. All were served in beautiful glasses. We were celebrating a special occasion and they brought us 2 complimentary glasses of champagne This is a must do restaurant. If you are vegan or vegetarian, why have you not been here? If you are not vegetarian, you won't notice the lack of meat. Everything is tasty and beautiful. Bathroom grade: B+ ( and easily fixable). The lock on the door was broken -- swinging on one screw so it worked but needed a repair person. The door itself was also heavy to open. The room is otherwise clean and pleasant. Just expect a bit more precision and loveliness to match the rest of the establishment's mood. It's small ( not ADA accessible, but the restaurant itself has stairs at entry and more to go up to the main dining room )

Best dining experience I'v had probably ever! From the service to the friendly staff to the amazing presentation and overall experience, everything was beyond incredible. 12 courses plus matcha and their menu changes based on the season. I enjoyed the apple dessert and fried shiitake mushrooms the most! I loved how this was a vegan restaurant so the tasting menu was something I could actually enjoy without having to worry about substitutions for meat. The staff was aware that we were celebrating my husband's birthday so they brought out champagne and caramel dessert, which was nice.

That was one of the best meals I've ever had, not even taking into account it was vegan. 13 courses of some of the most interesting and delicious dishes you can ask for. The location is unassuming and feels like you are eating in someone's living room for a nice charming home cooked meal feeling. They start the meal by giving you a hot towel to wash your hands, which was a nice touch. Honestly I can't remember all the courses but some of my favorite were the fried Japanese chestnuts, the soup and rice course with the sweet potato, the miso soup, the grilled mushroom with walnut paste and the fried truffle. They really earned that Michelin star. 10 out of 5 would recommend to a friend

I have a really hard time deciding between a 4 and a 5 star rating. The presentation of the food is wonderful, the taste is so different from what you'd expect when you are told the ingredients, and staff is very attentive and polite including the chefs coming out to greet you at the end. However, this is a purely vegetarian meal and being a meat lover maybe I was turned off about some of the foods. Also many of the dishes are mushroom based, I would say almost half and I'm not a mushroom fan; however, many of the dishes didn't taste like mushroom which was very impressive. The full meal is 3 hours long. So if you start at 7:45, expect to finish at 11pm. Crazy!! It's filling by the end as well. Ambience was very strange. It depends on the customers since there is no music playing. Originally while I was there it was very quiet but by the end it was much more casual and louder with people talking. Everything is very clean and decorations are minimal. I can see why this is a Michelin star restaurant for how much detail is put into the food and it's uniqueness, but I didn't feel blown away by the food. You're paying for an experience in my opinion. If there was a meat option maybe I'd consider coming back. Still a very different experience that I enjoyed but don't see myself coming back. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5

Kajitsu checks all the boxes with great quality food, amazing presentation, and attentive staff! The menu is fully vegan and rotates every month, so dishes include ingredients that are in-season at the time. During dinner, the restaurant serves their take on omakase. The staff shows you a basket full of the fresh items for your meal, then each course is served one at a time. They also provide a brief description when each course is brought out. I went with my party in September so there were plenty of mushrooms served throughout the evening. My personal favorite course was the grilled wild maitake with pine nuts and nama-fu, which was absolutely delicious (even to those in my party who are not normally fans of mushrooms!). I was also super impressed with the sesame tofu monaka and have not really tasted anything quite like this before. The sesame tofu filling was savory, with a small kick of wasabi, and sandwiched between light and crispy wafers. We ended our meal with two small desserts: grape jelly and the seasonal wagashi and matcha from Ippodo (which is also located downstairs and open during the day). Our group had a great time here. Make sure to savor each course and enjoy the overall experience!

I want to write a detailed review on every fantastic dish I've had here (I've come here 3 times now and done full vegan tasting with sake pairings as well) but I would rather allow you to just experience it yourself. A vegan gem worth more hype and stars than they have. Kajitsu is a full on experience, from their monthly changing menus highlighting unique fresh ingredients, to their presentation, and service (I love the chef, so sweet and willing to explain everything he's doing). 10/10. Also, reasonably priced for what you get. I could easily say one of my favorite restaurants (I came for my birthday, see the picture) Pro tips: Sit at the chefs table, come hungry, and have an open mind. You're guaranteed to have one of the most fresh and unique plant-based dining experiences you can get.