Counter-only Edomae sushi in Gion, Kyoto, run by two brothers with an English-speaking head chef, from ¥15,000 via TableCheck.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Dinner omakase
- $0
- Lunch omakase
- $0
- Courses
- 0
- Chef
- Unknown
- Sake pairing
- Yes
- Reservations
- TableCheck · book a few weeks out · Unknown
- Booking
- Tabelog
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Upscale
Gion Sushi FARO sits on the second floor of the Prime Building in Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, a short walk from Gion-Shijō Station. The restaurant is run by two brothers, with the head chef speaking English and Spanish and walking guests through each piece and the Edomae tradition behind it.
Seating is at the sushi counter only, and an English menu is available, which suits visitors unfamiliar with Japanese terms. The base omakase runs ¥15,000, with sake pairing offered alongside it. Beyond the standard course, the restaurant lists an Aged Bluefin Tuna Selection at ¥21,000, focused on otoro, chutoro, and akami paired with sea urchin, and a Full Course with free-flow drinks (including a sparkling sake toast) at ¥25,000. A Luxury Sea Urchin with Caviar course is also listed at ¥15,000, with crab available as a substitute for guests who prefer it.
Hours run lunch from 11:00 to 14:00 and dinner from 16:00 to 23:00 most days, with Wednesday open for dinner only and the restaurant closed on Sundays. Reservations are handled through TableCheck. The restaurant is not currently Michelin-listed and holds no Michelin stars.
Good to know
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The base course is ¥15,000 per person. Additional set menus are listed at ¥21,000 and ¥25,000, the latter including free-flow drinks.
- How do I book a table?
- Reservations are made through TableCheck, linked from the restaurant's website. The restaurant can also be reached by phone at 070-2430-9401.
- Is there an English menu?
- Yes, an English menu is available, and the head chef speaks English and Spanish.
- What are the operating hours?
- The restaurant serves lunch from 11:00 to 14:00 and dinner from 16:00 to 23:00 on most days, dinner only on Wednesday, and is closed on Sunday.
- Is sake pairing offered?
- Yes, sake pairing is available with the omakase course; specific pricing should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
Details checked September 29, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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