Tabelog ratingLe Jardin de Kamo is an intimate, couple-run restaurant in Nihonbashi, where chef Takeshi Kamoda, formerly of Sincere et Saveur, presents a single, seasonally changing tasting menu inspired by the cuisine of Southern France. The experience is defined by technically intricate dishes that layer rich flavours, served with thoughtful wine pairings selected by the chef's partner.
Guests consistently praise the inventiveness and precision of the cooking. Recurring favourites include a croquette of Shodoshima prosciutto with cassoulet-style white beans (小豆島産生ハムとカスレ風白いんげん豆のコロッケ), and a perfectly pan-seared butterfish (managatsuo) served with a deeply flavoured soupe de poisson. Other highly-rated dishes are the various foie gras preparations and the warm, linden-scented madeleines served at the end of the meal. The warm hospitality is also frequently mentioned.
Criticism is rare and tends to focus on practical matters. The dining room is very small, with around 10 seats, making reservations difficult to secure. The restaurant serves a single fixed tasting menu with no à la carte options, and a small table charge is added to the bill.
Reviewers consistently call the restaurant excellent value for money. The dinner tasting course was recently reported at ¥11,800, including dishes like the prosciutto croquette and the butterfish with soupe de poisson. A more limited lunch course, available on Fridays and Saturdays, was noted at ¥5,800. Wine pairings range from around ¥8,000 for a shorter selection to ¥12,100 for a full pairing, with typical final bills falling between ¥15,000 and ¥18,000 per person.
- Booking: Reservations are mandatory and can be difficult to get. Bookings are typically released online monthly via TableCheck, and it is essential to book well in advance.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a 6-minute walk from Exit 2 of Suitengumae Station (Hanzomon Line) or a 7-minute walk from Exit 4b of Kayabacho Station (Hibiya and Tozai Lines).
- Payment: Credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) and PayPay are accepted. Electronic money is not.
- Table Charge: A charge of ¥880 per person applies.
- Seating: There are 14 seats, including small private rooms for two or four guests.
- Service: Staff are reported to be welcoming to non-Japanese guests.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: There is no dedicated parking, but paid parking is available nearby.