Daigo

Cuisine

Shojin

Michelin

1

Price

¥¥¥

Website

https://www.atago-daigo.jp/

Description

Being originally located in the grounds of Seishoji Temple is why Daigo began serving shojin ryori. What Nomura inherits as the restaurant’s fourth-generation owner is shojin ryori for gracious service. Note that dried bonito flakes are used in the broth, so the meals are not completely vegetarian. The nutrition and flavour of the vegetables and the sukiya architecture put the mind at ease. Relax and enjoy this moment of tranquillity.

Review score

4.1

Review count

75

Review summary

Daigo, a Michelin-starred Shojin Ryori restaurant near a temple in Minato, offers refined vegetarian kaiseki. Many guests praise the creative presentation, traditional ambiance, and attentive service by kimono-clad staff, enhanced by garden views. However, reviews are polarized. Some note the soup stock contains seafood, challenging its strict vegetarian status. Others criticize the rushed pacing, rigid service, and perceived poor value for money, citing small portions and high costs. While the culinary artistry is widely acknowledged, the experience varies significantly based on individual expectations regarding traditional etiquette and dietary definitions.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking a highly ritualistic traditional Japanese dining experience, though those prioritizing strict vegetarianism or high cost-performance may find it lacking.

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