Nikko Yuba Cuisine at Zen
restaurant
Nikko Yuba Cuisine at Zen
日光ゆば料理 禅
Overview
A small restaurant specializing in Nikko's signature yuba (tofu skin) served in multi-course kaiseki style.
Nikko-style yuba is distinctively thick and rich compared to Kyoto's delicate version, and this intimate restaurant showcases it across an entire multi-course meal. Each dish transforms yuba differently, sashimi, deep-fried, simmered in dashi, wrapped around seasonal vegetables. The set meals use locally sourced ingredients and change with the seasons, demonstrating the surprising versatility of this humble ingredient.
Local tips
Order the full yuba kaiseki course rather than à la carte. The progression of flavors from subtle raw yuba to rich fried yuba is the point of the experience.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 日光ゆば料理 禅
- Nearest station
- Nikko (JR Nikko Line / Tobu Nikko Line) + 10 min walk
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- Reserve by phone at least 1 week ahead. Hotel concierge recommended for foreign visitors. Lunch courses slightly easier to book.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Service
- Dine-in
Accessibility
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