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About this place
Kirari’s menus centre on two kinds of kaiseki: courses featuring sea urchin shabu-shabu and seasonal courses. The sea urchin shabu-shabu kaiseki comes in three sizes: Nishiki, with 7 dishes; Akebono, with 9; and Kagayaki, with 10. The number of dishes offers a guide whether you’re drawn to a meal centred on sea urchin shabu-shabu or simply want to compare the course sizes. For a different option, the seasonal kaiseki menu includes Hana, with 7 dishes; Miyabi, with 9; and Rikyu, with 11.
Diners who tried the sea urchin shabu-shabu course have praised the range of sake and the pleasure of enjoying the food with a drink. Another diner said they paired the meal with Kudoki Jozu, making the sake selection part of the experience. Kirari also has private rooms; one review described the setting as quiet and easy for conversation, making it an option for a meal where talking is part of the occasion.
There is also a lunch option: one diner mentioned having seafood hitsumabushi, a rice dish served in the hitsumabushi style. It offers a daytime alternative to a leisurely course dinner.
