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Kappou Ninomiya

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Chef-owner Yoshikazu Ninomiya — the force behind the acclaimed Fukurou — operates Milan's most authentic kappou counter from a spare twelve-seat room near the Gambara metro, where dishes are cut and cooked directly in front of diners in the tradition of the best Ginza restaurants.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
CityLife / Fiera (Gambara area)
Since
2022
Chef
Yoshikazu Ninomiya
Kappou Ninomiya — authentic japanese restaurant in Milan, CityLife / Fiera (Gambara area)
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About
Kappou — meaning 'cut and cook' — occupies the space between kaiseki high formality and izakaya ease, and chef Yoshikazu Ninomiya inhabits that space with total authority. His previous restaurant Fukurou built a loyal following; Kappou Ninomiya distills that experience into a focused counter where a dozen guests watch each preparation unfold. The lunch menu features sashimi, teishoku sets, and the Jubako Kaisen — a lacquered box of mixed sashimi and salmon roe over sushi rice — while dinner extends to dashimaki tamago, marinated octopus with wasabi, and a selection of premium nigiri and sashimi. Reviewers uniformly praise the toro, horse sashimi, and a tantan ramen described as superior to versions tasted in Japan.
Neighborhood & visiting

Kappou Ninomiya sits in CityLife / Fiera (Gambara area), one of Milan'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
  • One of Milan's truest Japanese chef's counter experiences: watch Yoshikazu Ninomiya work at close range in a room that feels transplanted from Ginza.
  • Counter seating is the headline — book specifically to sit opposite the chef for the full multi-course kappou journey.
  • The toro nigiri and tantanmen ramen are regularly cited as the best of their kind in the city by returning regulars.

Request counter seating when booking — table seating offers the same menu but misses the theatrical proximity to the chef. Tasting menus from approx. €60 per person at lunch.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Kappou Ninomiya

Is Kappou Ninomiya an authentic japanese restaurant in Milan?
Yes — Kappou Ninomiya is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Milan: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
Where is Kappou Ninomiya located?
Kappou Ninomiya is located at Via Fra Galgario 4, 20146 Milano MI, Milan, Italy in the CityLife / Fiera (Gambara area) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Kappou Ninomiya?
Kappou Ninomiya accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Kappou Ninomiya?
Kappou Ninomiya sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Milan.
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