Tabelog ratingRestaurant KASYO (レストラン 香松) is a long-standing institution in Takamatsu, offering classic French cuisine with a distinct local touch. Run by the same family since 1952, it has built a reputation for warm, personal hospitality, with the chef and family often greeting guests and seeing them off personally. The cooking leans on ingredients from the Kagawa region, such as Shōdoshima olive oil and local beef.
Two dishes are consistently named by reviewers as exceptional. The first is the roasted lobster (オマール海老) in a deeply flavourful, rich américaine-style sauce, which some guests found so revelatory they suggested mixing the remainder with rice. The second is the made-to-order Mont Blanc (モンブラン) dessert. Other frequently praised items include the tender lamb and olive-beef steaks, various seafood mains, and the freshly baked bread that accompanies the meal. The comfortable dining room, sometimes featuring live piano music, makes it a popular choice for anniversaries and celebrations.
While the cooking is consistently praised, some guests have noted a few issues. During busy periods like holidays, service can be slow, with long waits between courses. A minority of diners found certain dishes or portion sizes underwhelming. It's also worth noting that many premium menu items, such as specific mains or desserts, carry surcharges on top of the base course price.
Reviewers report typical spending for dinner courses between ¥10,000 and ¥14,999, and for lunch between ¥5,000 and ¥5,999. Recent examples include a four-course lunch for around ¥3,520 and dinner courses from ¥9,000 to ¥14,000. For the quality of cooking and attentive service, most consider it a worthwhile splurge for a special occasion.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a 7-minute walk from Matsushima 2-chome Station on the Kotoden Shido Line, or a 10-minute drive from Takamatsu Station.
- Reservations: Reservations are strongly recommended, as the restaurant is popular and often displays a 'reservations only' sign.
- Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) and PayPay are accepted. Electronic money is not accepted.
- Seating: The restaurant has 70 seats, with private rooms available for various group sizes. Use of a private room incurs a 10% service charge.
- Children: Children of all ages are welcome. Strollers are permitted, and a kids' menu and high chairs are available.
- Dress Code: There is no specific dress code.
- Accessibility: The entrance has steps, which may be difficult for guests with mobility issues.
- Parking: Parking is available.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.