Miyaraku Description

A nondescript, walled entrance separates Miyaraku from the hustle and bustle of Changle Lu, the sliding door opening to reveal a Japanese oasis, seemingly a world away from the street lying just outside its borders. 

Guests first enter a traditional Japanese garden, highlighting the natural landscape. Flowering shrubs and evergreen plants grow amongst white gravel, a path of stones leading diners past ornamental paper umbrellas and timeworn pagoda statues into the Kyoto retreat of a venue. 

Following the same Japanese aesthetic, the interior opens to a hinoki-wood-lined sushi bar for 10, where guests can choose to sit and enjoy the seemingly choreographed show of nigiri and sashimi preparation. 

Beyond that, six private dining rooms for 2-6 people each are outfitted for the Kyoto kaiseki dining experience. Along the lines of outfits, diners can even choose to don their own kimonos and geta – or traditional Japanese sandals – to rent (RMB120/person) and wear throughout their meal. 

The menu is designed and curated by famed Japanese chef Kanayi Saburo, who offers three omakase-meets-kaiseki style set menus – for RMB980, RMB1,380, and RMB1,980 – available at both lunch and dinner time. There’s also a smaller omakase lunch set for RMB480, and an afternoon tea set for RMB198 for one person, RMB298 for one person including kimono rental, and RMB598 for two people including a bottle of champagne.