Chef Takashi Yamamoto runs a 10-seat kaiseki counter in Kanazawa with a 15-course menu, sake pairing, and English-friendly service.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Courses
- 15
- Seats
- 10
- Chef
- Takashi Yamamoto
- Sake pairing
- $30
- Dress code
- smart casual
- Reservations
- book a few weeks out · 1 month
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Cuisine
- Kaiseki
- Price
- Upscale
- Recognition
- Michelin listedTabelog award
Japanese Restaurant Sorasio sits on the first floor of Soki Kanazawa in the Fukuromachi district. The room holds ten seats, split between counter seating and a private room, and the kitchen is led by chef Takashi Yamamoto, trained at the Tsuji Culinary Institute.
The kaiseki menu runs fifteen courses, seasonally adjusted, with dishes drawn from local Kanazawa ingredients alongside sashimi, grilled fish, wagyu, and sushi. A sake pairing is offered for an additional 30 USD, and an English menu is available for non-Japanese speakers. Dress code is smart casual. A typical seating runs about two hours.
Per-person pricing for the omakase is 12,000 JPY. The restaurant is listed in the Michelin guide and holds a 4.5 score on Tabelog. It is open for dinner seven days a week from 17:00 to 22:00, closed Wednesdays, and also runs a lunch omakase service.
Reservations are made by phone, and the restaurant recommends booking about a month ahead given the ten-seat capacity. Cash-only policies do not apply here; card payment is accepted. Anyone planning a visit should confirm current seasonal menu details directly with the restaurant, since the courses change with the season.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Sorasio?
- Reservations are made by phone at 076-225-8360. The restaurant recommends booking around one month in advance due to the ten-seat capacity.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The kaiseki omakase is priced at 12,000 JPY per person. A sake pairing can be added for an additional 30 USD.
- Is there an English menu?
- Yes, an English menu is available, and the restaurant is noted as English-friendly.
- What should I wear?
- Smart casual dress is expected.
- Is lunch service available?
- Yes, Sorasio offers a lunch omakase in addition to its evening dinner service, which runs from 17:00 to 22:00 daily except Wednesday.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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