Kyoto cuisine has left its mark on chef Shimon Takahara. Like his father before him, he apprenticed as a chef in Kyoto, devoting himself to his gastronomical studies. Guided by the teachings of his mentor, Takahara dedicates his heart and soul to creating dishes that offer a sense of the seasons and reverberate in the senses. Each day’s appetiser, prepared from what is most seasonal, shows this devotion. In spring, expect dishes laden with the colours and aromas of daily variations such as bamboo shoots and asparagus.