[Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto] A new Japanese-French course highlighting "Umami" debuts at "Singular," a hidden-gem hotel restaurant near Nijo Castle

Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto (Location: Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto; General Manager: Tomoaki Yamada), a hotel under the Banyan Group, one of the world's leading independent hospitality groups, will begin offering a new cuisine course that weaves together French techniques and "umami" at its main dining restaurant, Singular, starting April 3, 2026.

The course menu features exquisite dishes that present seasonal ingredients—sourced primarily from producers near Kyoto—in a simple, umami-focused style, served with a beautiful, modern kaiseki flair.

The lunch course, "Gastronomic Galette," features a main dish of a flavorful galette made with buckwheat flour from Miyazaki's Gamako-an, combined with bonito dashi to create a rich, umami-filled aroma. Please enjoy it with your choice of lobster or beef cheek.

The dinner course, "Calendrier," begins with a 'nouille' (French for noodles). It is a refreshing dish featuring homemade bottarga tossed with rice vermicelli, accented by the fragrance of sudachi citrus.

"Nanzenji Royale," an adaptation of the tofu-based chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) known as "Nanzenji-mushi," is a beautiful dish characterized by the rich, luxurious flavors of dengaku miso and sea urchin paste.

The dish symbolizing the theme of "Umami" allows guests to fully savor the natural essence of the ingredients. It includes sakura shrimp hirousu (tofu fritters) that offer a rich shrimp umami, and a masterpiece of flounder, dried overnight and wrapped in bamboo leaves, cooked using the 'vapeur' (steaming) technique to concentrate the umami of the fresh fish.

We invite you to enjoy the charm of umami, which becomes apparent not by adding, but by subtracting, while trusting in the power of the ingredients themselves.

Other spring-inspired dishes are also available, such as the "Tulip," a fried spring roll that allows you to enjoy the crunchy texture of bamboo shoots and the slightly bitter flavor of butterbur sprouts.

For the course's main dish, we offer Omi duck breast cooked at a low temperature, allowing you to fully enjoy the local flavors.

This cuisine course expresses both "added umami" (synergistic effects of ingredients) and "subtracted umami" (purity of ingredients) through French and Japanese techniques. Please enjoy a story-driven dining experience where dashi and fermented foods add depth, while kombu and bonito flakes draw out the aroma and umami of the ingredients.

*Please note that contents may change depending on procurement conditions.

Gastronomic Galette 6-course lunch (some items require an additional charge) ■ Dorayaki: Singular Dorayaki / Foie gras marinated in tamari soy sauce / Seasonal fruit compote ■ Hakoniwa (Miniature Garden): Spring vegetables from Sakano Tochu / Premium soy milk from Chiyo Tofu, Miyagawa-cho ■ Soba-yu: Soupe de Sarrasin / Buckwheat foam ■ Galette: Buckwheat flour from Miyazaki Gamako-an, Lobster, Scallops / Bamboo shoots / Wild vegetables OR Beef cheek, Beet orange / Local vegetables ■ Crepe Suzette: Strawberry / Black rice / Rooibos / Mascarpone ■ Tea sweets: Mignardises

Calendrier 10-course dinner (some items require an additional charge) ■ Nouille: Squid / Homemade bottarga / Rice vermicelli ■ Hakoniwa: Spring vegetables from Sakano Tochu / Premium soy milk from Chiyo Tofu, Miyagawa-cho ■ Shibi: Tuna sashimi and tataki / Beets / Sansho-zuke ■ Nanzenji Royale: White asparagus / Chiyo Tofu, Miyagawa-cho ■ Tulip: Bamboo shoots / Foie gras / Butterbur sprouts ■ Umami: Bamboo-steamed fresh fish direct from Maizuru / Fresh ginger / Sakura shrimp hirousu / Raw nori seaweed ■ Sous-vide: Omi duck breast 80g / Seasonal vegetables ■ Avant-dessert: A greeting from the pastry chef ■ Crepe Suzette: Strawberry / Black rice / Rooibos / Mascarpone ■ Tea sweets: Mignardises

◇ Sales period: April 3, 2026 (Fri) – June 30, 2026 (Tue) ◇ Business hours: Lunch 11:30–14:00 (Last order 14:00) (Open only on weekends and holidays) / Dinner 17:30–20:00 (Last order 20:00) ◇ Restaurant: Singular ◇ Price: Lunch from 8,500 yen / Dinner from 20,000 yen (tax and service charge included) *Some items require an additional charge ◇ Reservations and inquiries: Tel: 075-821-6504 Web reservation: https://www.tablecheck.com/ja/singular/reserve/message Website: https://garryanijocastlekyoto.com/dining/singular/

Innovative French Restaurant "Singular" Overview The concept is French cuisine that has evolved innovatively through creative ideas, blending traditional French techniques with Japanese ingredients. We offer a "Japanese Spirit, Western Talent" French course menu using fresh, seasonal, and carefully selected ingredients sourced directly from Kyoto producers. You can enjoy artistic dishes that can only be tasted here, produced with rare Japanese ingredients, including the rich-flavored "Chiyo Tofu" from Kyoto. The bar attached to the restaurant offers Japanese whisky, sake, and more.

The interior is decorated in a calm atmosphere with a color palette of black and antique gold. The design fuses Japanese and Western elements throughout, such as 1900s old Baccarat glass decanters displayed on antique chests, flooring with a motif of checkered patterns and Western checkered flags, and washi paper and leather pendant lights that evoke the image of hanging lanterns. The dull, beautiful gold of the ceilings, folding screens, and doors casts a glow throughout the restaurant.

Business Hours Lunch: 11:30 - 14:00 L.O. (Open only on weekends and holidays) Dinner: 17:30 - 20:00 L.O.

Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto Overview Standing just south of the World Heritage site Nijo Castle and named after a beautiful winter flower, Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto is a small luxury hotel with 25 modern and minimalist rooms that provide a space for simple beauty and recharging oneself. This is the first hotel in Japan managed by the Banyan Group, a leader in the hospitality industry.

Enjoy the view of the Japanese garden from the lobby and the changing of Kyoto's four seasons. All guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, offering luxurious relaxation surrounded by natural light and the greenery of the Japanese garden and Nijo Castle.

The hotel concept is "Well-being," where both mind and body are clean and healthy. In this serene space, we guide you to "recharge" by using your five senses to calm and nourish your mind.

Spend a time of healing and relaxation in a world apart from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Lacquer furniture with red accents, traditional shoin-zukuri techniques, and contemporary art deliver a serene atmosphere and luxurious relaxation.

The hotel displays 85 pieces of art inspired by Kyoto, tea, and Zen, allowing you to enjoy art that colors your extraordinary stay.

Awarded 1 Michelin Key in the Michelin Guide Hotel Selection for two consecutive years, 2024 and 2025.

◎ Location: 180-1 Ichino-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture ◎ Access: 2-minute walk from Nijojo-mae Station on the Tozai Subway Line ◎ Rooms: 25 rooms ◎ Room types: Deluxe King/Twin (from 40㎡), Well-being King/Twin (41–49㎡), Nijo Castle View King/Twin (45–53㎡), Bamboo Garden King (41–49㎡), Rikyu Terrace Suite King (53㎡ + 33㎡ terrace) ◎ Facilities: Singular Innovative French Restaurant ◎ Website: https://garryanijocastlekyoto.com/ ◎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrya_nijo_castle_kyoto/