For the first time in Japan, the main dining restaurant Singular at Galleria Nijo Castle Kyoto has received the prestigious “Award of Excellence” from the global wine magazine Wine Spectator for 2026.
To celebrate this honor, Singular is offering a special dinner course featuring a 160g Omi beef fillet paired with three selected Japanese wines, available from July 1 to December 31, 2026.
About Singular and Galleria Nijo Castle Kyoto
Singular is the innovative French restaurant at Galleria Nijo Castle Kyoto, a boutique luxury hotel located next to the UNESCO World Heritage site Nijo Castle. The restaurant offers a unique fusion of traditional French cuisine with Japanese ingredients, focusing on seasonal and locally sourced produce from Kyoto and the surrounding regions.
The wine list, which earned the award, features approximately 130 labels totaling around 430 bottles, primarily French and Japanese wines carefully selected by sommeliers to complement the dishes’ flavors and balance acidity, texture, and finish.
Highlights
- Received the 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award “Award of Excellence” for outstanding wine selection and service.
- Special limited-time dinner course pairing Omi beef fillet (160g) with three types of Japanese wine: sparkling, white, and red.
- The seven-course menu includes signature dishes such as “Hakoniwa,” a colorful summer vegetable plate, Omi beef tail consommé soup with ravioli, and a dessert inspired by the Tadasu no Mori forest.
- The elegant restaurant interior blends Japanese and Western design elements, creating a refined dining atmosphere.
- Located within Galleria Nijo Castle Kyoto, a modern small luxury hotel with 25 rooms, offering a relaxing space near Nijo Castle.
Menu and Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Singular at Galleria Nijo Castle Kyoto |
| Menu / items | Amuse bouche; Hakoniwa (summer vegetables with premium soy milk); Omi beef tail consommé soup with ravioli; Omi beef fillet 160g with seasonal vegetables; Avant-dessert; Dessert inspired by Tadasu no Mori (nougat de Montélimar, apricot, hinoki); Tea sweets (mignardises); Japanese wine pairing (sparkling, white, red) |
| Location | Galleria Nijo Castle Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto |
| Address | 180-1 Ichinocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto |
| Period | July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 |
| Price | ¥38,000 (tax and service charge included) |
