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Yamazato
Kaiseki RyoriMichelin 1 StarJapanese-ownedFirst Michelin-starred kaiseki in EuropeTatami roomDe Pijp
Yamazato at Hotel Okura Amsterdam is a historic landmark: the first traditional Japanese restaurant in Europe to receive a Michelin star, serving authentic kaiseki ryori led by executive chef Tsukasa Hagimori in a serene Japanese garden setting.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- De Pijp
- Chef
- Tsukasa Hagimori
- Owner
- Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Plate № 14
About
Yamazato holds a unique place in European culinary history as the continent's first traditional Japanese restaurant to earn a Michelin star — a distinction it still holds today. Located within the Japanese-owned Hotel Okura Amsterdam, the restaurant serves kaiseki ryori: the multi-course seasonal cuisine at the summit of Japan's culinary tradition. Executive chef Tsukasa Hagimori leads a kitchen that sources premium Japanese ingredients and presents them with meticulous technique, served by kimono-clad waitresses in a dining room enveloped in Japanese wood with floor-to-ceiling views of a serene Japanese garden. The tatami room provides an option for private dining in full Japanese style.
Neighborhood & visiting
Yamazato sits in De Pijp, one of Amsterdam's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Europe's first and longest-serving Michelin-starred traditional Japanese restaurant
- Japanese-owned (Hotel Okura) with Japanese executive chef — maximum authenticity
- Tatami room, kimono-clad service and Japanese garden — the most complete Japanese fine dining atmosphere in Europe
- Kaiseki ryori: Japan's most refined multi-course culinary tradition at its European apex
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Frequently asked
About Yamazato
- Is Yamazato an authentic kaiseki ryori restaurant in Amsterdam?
- Yes — Yamazato is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki ryori in Amsterdam: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Yamazato located?
- Yamazato is located at Hotel Okura Amsterdam, Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, 1072 LH Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands in the De Pijp neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yamazato?
- Yamazato accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Yamazato?
- Yamazato sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki ryori of this format in Amsterdam.
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