Washoku Guide
← Milan
Milan · 懐石

Authentic Kaiseki
in Milan.

Multi-course seasonal menus rooted in tea-ceremony tradition — composition, vessel, and timing are all part of the dish.

01
Hazama — authentic japanese restaurant in Milan, Navigli / Tortona

Hazama

¥¥¥¥
Navigli / Tortona · Kaiseki · omakase
JapaneseKaisekiTraditional JapaneseTasting MenuFine Dining

The purest kaiseki proposition in Milan outside of the IYO group, Hazama is the solo project of Satoshi Hazama — who began training in kaiseki in Japan at age 16 and opened in Navigli in 2020. His seven-course kaiseki (€130) and four-course tasting menu (€80) apply Japan's five fundamental cooking techniques to strictly seasonal Italian and Japanese ingredients.

View restaurant →
02
IYO Kaiseki — authentic japanese restaurant in Milan, Porta Nuova / Garibaldi

IYO Kaiseki

¥¥¥¥
Porta Nuova / Garibaldi · Kaiseki · a la carte
JapaneseKaisekiMichelin StarTasting MenuSushi Counter

Milan's only Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant, IYO Kaiseki delivers a modern take on Japan's most codified culinary tradition inside the sleek Torre Solaria tower. Head chef Katsumi Soga and Travelling Chef Takeshi Iwai guide diners through sashimi, carpacci, and traditional hot preparations rooted in Japanese seasonal philosophy.

View restaurant →
Other Japanese cuisines in Milan
Sushi in MilanIzakaya in MilanDonburi in Milan
Authentic kaiseki in other cities →All authentic Japanese in Milan →
FAQ

Questions, answered.

What makes kaiseki in Milan authentic?
Multi-course seasonal menus rooted in tea-ceremony tradition — composition, vessel, and timing are all part of the dish. In Milan, we apply the same standard: chefs trained in the discipline, ingredients and technique consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki-first format rather than a mixed menu.
How do you define authenticity?
Washoku Guide defines authenticity by the kitchen's grounding in Japanese culinary tradition: trained chefs (often in Japan), techniques and ingredients consistent with Japanese practice, a focused menu rather than a pan-Asian one, and a coherent dining format (sushi-ya, ramen-ya, izakaya, kaiseki, etc.). We weigh these signals together — no single factor decides.
Do you require Japanese ownership?
No. Japanese ownership is one positive signal, but it is not required. We also recognise restaurants with Japanese-led kitchens or non-Japanese chefs who have trained extensively in Japan and apply traditional techniques with discipline. What matters is the cooking, not the passport.
How are restaurants selected?
Each entry is researched and chosen by Washoku Guide editors — not voted in, not paid for, and not algorithmically ranked. We read kitchen biographies, study menus, talk to people in the industry, and visit when possible. Restaurants pay nothing to be listed.
Are the listings ranked?
No. Washoku Guide is a curated guide, not a ranking. Order on a city page is editorial and may change as the guide evolves; it does not imply that #1 is better than #5. Every listed restaurant has met our authenticity bar.
Are these the only authentic kaiseki restaurants in Milan?
These are the ones Washoku Guide has researched and stands behind today. The guide grows over time; if you know an authentic kaiseki restaurant in Milan we should consider, please get in touch.