@dayswithev
had the pleasure of dining at this local spot that serves kaiseki in kobe. It's such a hidden gem that I can't even find it on google - but it's on Apple Maps under "isso"
We went with family friends who live in Japan which is the only way we would have ever been able to find this place! But it's a popular spot to the locals - they serve incredibly fresh food, and use seasonal ingredients (like chestnuts for their chestnut rice which I still dream of today). My mom is vegetarian and I was so impressed with the level of detail and care that went into her dishes too.
the owners/chef is a husband and wife duo and they didn't speak English but were SO kind and gave us the best experience
📍isso // kobe, japan