Tha Sakai

Name: Tha Sakai
Address: 546-1 Okikucho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8376, Japan, Kyoto, JP

CuisineFrench

Executive ChefHiroyuki Sakai

Dress CodeSmart Casual

ServiceUpscale Casual

NoiseQuiet

CapacityIntimate

Tha Sakai serves modern wood-fired Japanese cooking at 546-1 Okikucho, with sake and local sourcing framing dinner.

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Address: 546-1 Okikucho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8376, Japan

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Japan #127 in 2026

Japan #127 in 2026 from Opinionated About Dining follows #233 in 2025. The year-to-year placement gives Tha Sakai a concrete signal for travelers weighing Kyoto dinner plans.

Modern wood-fired Japanese and French

Modern wood-fired Japanese cooking defines the kitchen, while French is the primary cuisine classification. Expect a cross-cultural frame rather than a single traditional lane.

Sakana with tamarind and wild honey

Sakana with tamarind and wild honey and river prawns with coconut husk embers anchor the signatures. Local sourcing, sake, quiet pacing, and a chef’s counter suit a composed dinner.

Signature Dishes

sakana with tamarind and wild honeyriver prawns with coconut husk embers

Cost Snapshot

Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Awards	Notes
Tha Sakai	Sakyō, Modern Wood-Fired Japanese	$$$$
Miyama Sou	Sakyō, Tsumikusa Kaiseki	$$$$
SUI Fine Dining Restaurant	Higashiyama, Modern Japanese Omakase	$$$$	,
菊乃井本店	Higashiyama, Kyoto Obanzai	$$$$	,
Tokuyamazushi Bear Hotpot Takeout		$$$$	,	Yogo, Fermented Regional Japanese Cuisine
鳥さき	Nakagyo Ward, Michelin-Starred Yakitori	$$$$	,

The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #127
Opinionated About Dining
2026Award guide
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #233
Opinionated About Dining
2025Award guide