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Experience the Elegance of Winter Cuisine at Agora Kyoto Karasuma

Agora Kyoto Karasuma is unveiling a limited Christmas dining experience that showcases the rich culinary heritage of Kyoto. Running from December 1 to December 25, 2025, this special course is available at the first-floor restaurant, Le Confluent. Guests can indulge in both lunch and dinner options alongside accommodation packages, featuring vibrant, seasonal dishes crafted from Kyoto's finest ingredients.

A Festive Dining Experience

The winter menu is designed to highlight the seasonal bounty of Kyoto, ensuring a delightful gastronomic experience. The lunch course presents a remarkable main dish of beef fillet wrapped in a delicate crepe pie, accompanied by a creamy sauce and gourmet powdered burdock, a traditional Kyoto ingredient. One bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors and aromas that evoke the essence of winter in the region.

Illuminate your dinner with an extravagant array of appetizers, including luxurious lobster and foie gras. The fish dish features expertly prepared black abalone paired with crab cream, delivering an indulgent taste and a velvety texture. For the meat course, guests will savor Kyoto duck raised on cassis, served with rich cassis puree, delivering a deep and satisfying flavor.

With each dish, from appetizers to desserts, the emphasis on seasonal availability shines through, creating a unique dining experience that celebrates the heart of Kyoto's culinary traditions.

Signature Dishes of the Course

Highlighting the menu is the exquisite dish of black abalone, housed in a flaky pastry with crab mousse — a true testament to the skill and creativity of the chefs at Le Confluent. The indulgent lunch course also features:

• - Amuse Bouche: Two mouthwatering mini dishes
• - Cold Appetizer: Kombu-cured sea bream
• - Warm Appetizer: Lobster and Kyoto chicken
• - Fish Dish: Cabbage-wrapped flatfish
• - Meat Dish: Beef fillet in crepe pie
• - Avante Dessert: Sake lees blancmange with osmanthus jelly
• - Grand Dessert: Pear millefeuille with mascarpone and pistachio

The dinner course is equally impressive, featuring:

• - Amuse Bouche: Two delightful starters
• - Cold Appetizer: Romaine lettuce with lobster and lemongrass ratatouille
• - Warm Appetizer: Foie gras and eel with burdock and truffle powder
• - Soup: Sika deer and eel soup
• - Pasta: Ravioli with deer and vegetables
• - Fish Dish: Black abalone pasty with crab mousse
• - Meat Dish: Kyoto duck with saikyo miso
• - Avante Dessert: Ginger sorbet with osmanthus jelly
• - Grand Dessert: Chestnut parfait styled as Mont Blanc

Event Details

• - Location: Le Confluent, first floor of Agora Kyoto Karasuma
• - Dining Hours:

- Lunch: 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM (last seating)
- Dinner: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (last orders at 8:00 PM)

• - Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays (rescheduling applies if public holidays fall on these dates)
• - Special Openings: December 23 and 24
• - Pricing:

- Lunch Course (7 dishes): ¥10,000 per person
- Dinner Course (9 dishes): ¥20,000 per person

Reservations: Can be made through the official website of Agora Kyoto Karasuma. All prices include service fees and consumption tax.

With a commitment to excellence, Le Confluent is designed to create a distinctive fusion of culinary cultures, making this Christmas dining experience a must-try for both locals and visitors to Kyoto. The restaurant’s concept seeks to blend various values and inspire guests through innovative and beautifully presented dishes.

For inquiries regarding the dining course or hotel accommodations, please contact Agora Kyoto Karasuma:

• - Phone: 075-353-1118
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Website: Agora Kyoto

Celebrate this festive season in style, surrounded by the elegance of Kyoto and indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey at Agora Kyoto Karasuma.