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A French Gem in Gion Shijo: The Culinary Delights of Le Rouge

Le Refuge in Gion Shijo, Kyoto, is renowned for its charcoal grilling and smoking techniques. This restaurant offers high-quality, creative French cuisine, with dishes crafted from locally sourced, fresh ingredients.

The chef’s expertise in charcoal grilling and smoking infuses each dish with a rich, smoky flavor. Since its opening on February 14, 2012, it has served over 1,400 groups of guests, all of whom have been captivated by the culinary experience.

The restaurant’s interior is cozy and elegant, with 12 seats on the second floor, creating a comfortable dining environment.

Le Refuge is perfect for romantic dates, gatherings with friends, or family occasions. The decor is simple yet tasteful, enhancing the relaxed dining atmosphere. Additionally, free Wi-Fi is available for guests’ convenience.

For lunch, try the lavish “Choice of Main Dish Lunch Set” for about 2,000 yen, which delivers a full sense of happiness! The set includes a salad, soup, bread, and a main dish, with a variety of options like perfectly roasted duck breast with crispy skin and juicy interior, making it irresistible.

Choices also include steak and grilled fresh fish, satisfying all taste buds and earning high praise from diners. It’s an excellent lunch option for visitors to Gion Shijo in Kyoto.

For dinner, the restaurant offers several set meals, such as the “Le Refuge Set” and the “Plaisir Set.” The “Plaisir Set” requires a reservation in advance and costs about 5,600 yen. It includes an appetizer, a starter platter, two main courses, dessert, and a drink.

The main dish options are varied, featuring dishes like roasted duck breast, charcoal-grilled domestic pork, charcoal-grilled domestic chicken leg, and charcoal-grilled lamb chops. All ingredients are fresh and cooked to perfection.

The restaurant’s signature dish, “Roasted Duck Breast,” employs sous-vide cooking to ensure the meat is tender and juicy with a crispy skin, complemented by a unique sauce.

Another highlight is the “Smoked Platter,” which offers a smoky presentation that delights both the eyes and taste buds. Not to be overlooked are the desserts, highly acclaimed like the “Freshly Baked Apple Pie with Ice Cream” and the “Rich Basque Cheesecake,” which perfectly conclude the meal.

Le Refuge is located at 138-3 Saitocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kiyamachi-dori Shijo-sagaru, Kyoto, conveniently near Hankyu Kawaramachi Station—just a 5-minute walk away. Operating hours are from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM for lunch (last order at 1:30 PM) and 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM for dinner (last order at 8:00 PM). The closing day varies, so reservations are recommended.

Japanese voice menu translation provided at the back

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Refuge Kyoto


Budget: Lunch around ¥1,000 to ¥2,000; Dinner around ¥3,000 to ¥4,000
Type: French Cuisine, Bar, Bistro
Phone: 075-344-8085
Reservations: Accepted
Business Hours:

  • Lunch: 11:30 AM–3:00 PM (Last Order: 1:30 PM)
  • Dinner: 5:30 PM–10:00 PM (Last Order: 8:00 PM)
    Address: 138-3 Saito-cho, Kiyamachi Shijo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 1F–2F
    Access:
  • About 5 minutes on foot from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station (Exit I-B)
  • About 8 minutes on foot from Keihan Gion Shijo Station
  • About 1 minute on foot south from Kiyamachi Street, Donguri Bridge
    Child-Friendly: Yes
    Payment Options: Credit Cards Accepted (VISA, Mastercard, Amex)
    Smoking Policy: Non-Smoking

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Excuse me

すみません

Menu, please!

メニューをください！

Order, please

注文、お願いします

This one, please

これ、お願いします

Thank you for the meal

ごちそうさまでした

Water, please

お水、お願いします

How do I eat this?

どうやって食べますか？

A small plate, please

小皿、お願いします

May I take a photo?

寫真、いいですか？

Excuse me, please change the grill net.

すみません、網を替えてください

Check, please

お會計、お願いします

Where do I pay?

支払いはどこですか？

How much is it?

いくらですか？

Can I use a credit card?

クレジットカードは使えますか？

I will pay in cash

現金で支払います

May I have the receipt, please?

領収書をお願いします。

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Menu

Voice Menu, Easy Ordering

Lunch Menu

ランチメニュー

Petit Course

プチコース

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● Appetizer
(A pre-dinner delight)

● Five-Item Cold Platter (Selection changes daily)
Note: Foie Gras Tiramisu always included

● Main Course (Choose one)
・Charcoal-Grilled Fresh Fish of the Day

・Charcoal-Grilled Domestic Chicken Thigh

・Duck Breast with Blackcurrant Sauce (+¥100)
(Crispy skin, juicy inside)

・Beef Steak with Coffee Sauce (+¥100)
(Perfect choice to reward yourself!)

・Pork Dish of the Day
(An exquisite dish that will redefine your expectations)

・Hokkaido Venison Charcoal-Grilled with Blackcurrant Sauce (+¥200)
(Perfectly roasted without any gamey flavor)

・Sous Vide Duck Leg (+¥300)
(Marinated for two days, then roasted to a crisp skin)

・Braised Beef Tongue (+¥200)
(Slow-cooked in a red wine demi-glace, tender and flavorful)

● Dessert (Choose one)
・Dessert of the Day

・Fresh-Baked Apple Pie with Ice Cream (+¥100)
(Tart apple with almond cream baked to perfection)

・Rich and Creamy Basque Cheesecake (+¥100)
(A carefully crafted indulgence)

・Chestnut Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream
(Luxurious chocolate cake with a deep chestnut flavor)

・Camembert Cheesecake with Ice Cream (+¥600)
(Not cheap, but a premium treat for cheese lovers!)

・Four-Dessert Platter (+¥600)

● After-Meal Drink
Choice of Coffee, Tea, or Espresso
Four options each for coffee and tea available

● Petit Four
French Crêpe Cake

Smoked Plate

燻製プレート

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This lunch set comes with a captivating smoky effect, adding a visual delight to the dining experience.

To ensure everyone enjoys foie gras, we've incorporated it throughout the menu, including a special dessert that presents foie gras as a tiramisu-inspired creation. Over 90% of our guests rave about the deliciousness of our foie gras tiramisu—have you tried it yet?

Set Menu:

  • Soup
  • Salad
  • Savory Quiche of the Day (changes daily)
  • Carrot Salad
  • French Fries
  • Two Types of Bread from Jinjindo
  • Foie Gras Tiramisu (Our Signature Dish)
  • Main Course (Choose one)

Main Course Options:

  • Pork Dish of the Day
    (Redefining your expectations)

  • Charcoal-Grilled Domestic Chicken Thigh
    (Crispy, aromatic skin grilled to perfection over charcoal)

  • Charcoal-Grilled Beef Steak (+¥100)
    (A well-deserved treat, prepared to perfection)

  • Charcoal-Grilled Fresh Fish of the Day

  • Charcoal-Grilled Duck Breast (+¥100)
    (Unsure what to choose? This one’s a sure hit! Crispy skin with tender, juicy meat)

  • Charcoal-Grilled Squid and Scallops (+¥200)

Add ¥300 for an after-meal drink
Add ¥600 for an after-meal dessert and drink

Please note: This set does not include celebration or birthday services.

Course A

Ａコース

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● Appetizer
(A small dish to start your meal)

● Two Types of Bread from Jinjindo

● Starter
・Five-Appetizer Platter of the Day
Note: Foie Gras Tiramisu is always included

● Second Course (Choose one)
・Seasonal Vegetable Potage with Foie Gras (+¥100)
(Rich soup made from seasonal vegetables)

・Garlic Butter Escargot (+¥200)
(A classic French appetizer, perfect with drinks)

・French Onion Soup Gratinée
(Cheesy, savory, and naturally sweet)

・Lobster Bisque (+¥200)
(A deeply aromatic soup made from lobster essence)

● Main Course (Choose two)
・Charcoal-Grilled Fish of the Day

・Charcoal-Grilled Squid

・Duck Breast with Blackcurrant Sauce (+¥100)
(Can’t decide? This is a top recommendation!)

・Charcoal-Grilled Domestic Pork
(A dish that redefines your impression of pork)

・Charcoal-Grilled Beef Steak with Coffee Sauce (+¥100)
(A delightful reward—our finest steak)

・Braised Beef Tongue (+¥200)
(Slow-cooked to tender perfection)

・Charcoal-Grilled Hokkaido Venison with Blackcurrant Sauce (+¥200)
(Crisp, flavorful venison with no gamey taste)

・Beef with Foie Gras and Truffle Sauce (+¥1,000)
(A highly recommended choice for ultimate indulgence)

● First Dessert

● Second Dessert (Choose one)
・Freshly Baked Apple Pie (+¥100)
(Tart apple with almond cream baked to perfection)

・Chestnut Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream
(Chocolate cake with a rich chestnut flavor)

・Dessert of the Day

・Rich and Smooth Basque Cheesecake (+¥100)

・Four-Dessert Platter (+¥600)

・Camembert Cheesecake (+¥600)
(A bit pricey, but a must-try for cheese lovers!)

● After-Meal Drink
Choice of Coffee or Tea
Four options each for coffee and tea

● Petit Four (French Canelé Cake)

Dinner Menu

ディナーメニュー

Course

コース

Anniversary Course

記念日コース

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Set Menu: 8 Courses

● Amuse-Bouche
A small pre-dinner delight

● Jinjindo Bread Selection
Two types of Jinjindo bread

● Appetizer
・Seafood and Potato Marinated with Tomato Jelly and Caviar

● Second Appetizer
・Charcoal-Grilled Foie Gras and Abalone with Asparagus, served with Mushroom Sauce

● Soup
Vegetable Potage of the Day

● Fish Dish
・Half-Grilled Lobster with Lobster Butter Sauce

● Palate-Cleansing Sorbet
A refreshing sorbet to cleanse the palate

● Main Course (Choose two)
・Charcoal-Grilled Duck Breast with Blackcurrant Sauce
(If undecided, this is a top recommendation! Crispy, smoky duck skin)

・Charcoal-Grilled Beef with Coffee-Infused Sauce (+¥100)

・Charcoal-Grilled Domestic Pork

・Charcoal-Grilled Domestic Chicken Thigh

・Braised Beef Tongue with Special Sauce (+¥200)
(Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue)

・Charcoal-Grilled Hokkaido Venison with Blackcurrant Sauce (+¥200)
(Crispy, iron-rich venison with no gamey taste)

・Charcoal-Grilled Lamb Loin with Salted Lemon Flavor (+¥300)
(A refreshing, iron-rich lamb with a hint of lemon)

・Charcoal-Grilled Domestic Beef Fillet with Truffle Sauce (+¥500)
(A luxurious, highly recommended choice)

・Grilled Domestic Beef Fillet with Foie Gras and Truffle Sauce (+¥1,500)
(Our house specialty)

● First Dessert

● Dessert

● After-Meal Drink
Choose from Coffee, Tea, or Espresso. Four varieties each of coffee and tea available

● Petit Four (Canelé)

Notes

The restaurant’s holidays are irregular, so we recommend reserving in advance or calling to confirm before visiting.
Please place orders as a single group.
A drink order is required.
Be sure to specify the course name when reserving (unavailable on the same day).
Same-day cancellations will incur a cancellation fee.

Plaisir Course

プレジールコース

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Set Menu: 7 Courses

● Amuse-Bouche
A small appetizer to start your meal

● Jinjindo Bread Selection
Two types of bread from Jinjindo

● Cold Platter
・Five-item Cold Platter (varies daily based on ingredients)

● Second Cold Dish (Choose one)
・Seasonal Vegetable Potage with Foie Gras (+¥100)
・Lobster Bisque (+¥200)
・Garlic Butter Escargot (+¥200)
・French Onion Soup Gratinée

● Fish Dish
・Charcoal-Grilled Amadai and Lobster with White Miso Cream Sauce

● Main Course (Choose two)
・Charcoal-Grilled Duck Breast with Blackcurrant Sauce (+¥100)
(Recommended if you’re undecided! Crispy, smoky duck breast)
・Charcoal-Grilled Domestic Chicken Thigh
(Aromatic, crispy grilled chicken skin)
・Charcoal-Grilled Domestic Pork
(A dish that redefines your view of pork)
・Charcoal-Grilled Beef with Coffee Sauce (+¥100)
・Braised Beef Tongue (+¥200)
(Slow-cooked, melt-in-your-mouth beef tongue)
・Charcoal-Grilled Lamb Loin with Lemon Salt Flavor (+¥300)
(Tender, iron-rich lamb with refreshing lemon flavor)
・Hokkaido Venison with Blackcurrant Sauce (+¥200)
(Flavorful, iron-rich venison with no gamey taste)
・Domestic Beef Fillet with Truffle Sauce (+¥500)
(Highly recommended for an indulgent experience)
Add Foie Gras for an additional ¥1,000

● First Dessert
Pumpkin Pudding

● Second Dessert (Choose one)
・Warm Apple Pie with Ice Cream (+¥100)
・Chestnut Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream
・Dessert of the Day
・Rich Basque Cheesecake (+¥100)
・Four-Dessert Platter (+¥600)
・Camembert Cheesecake with Ice Cream (+¥600)
(Pricy, but highly recommended for cheese lovers)
・Cheese Platter

● After-Meal Drink
Choose from Coffee, Tea, or Espresso. Four options for both coffee and tea available.

● Petit Four (Canelé)

Notes

Our restaurant operates with irregular holidays; please make a reservation in advance or call to confirm before visiting.
This set menu is designed for celebratory occasions and ideal for gourmet lovers.
We request that all guests in a group order the same set menu.
A minimum of one drink order per person is required.
Only available with advance reservation (not available for same-day reservations). Please specify "Plaisir Set" when reserving.
A cancellation fee will be charged for same-day cancellations.

Refuge Course

ルフージュコース

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Set Menu: 6 Courses

● Amuse-Bouche
A small dish to start your meal

● Jinjindo Bread Selection
Two types of bread from Jinjindo

● Appetizer Platter
・Five-Appetizer Platter (content varies daily)
Note: Foie Gras Tiramisu is always included

● Second Appetizer (Choose one)
・Seasonal Vegetable Potage with Foie Gras (+¥100)
(A rich soup made from seasonal vegetables)

・Lobster Bisque (+¥200)
(An aromatic soup infused with lobster essence)

・Garlic Butter Escargot (+¥200)
(A classic French appetizer, perfect with wine)

・French Onion Soup Gratinée
(A hot soup with a rich cheese flavor)

● Main Course (Choose two, served as half portions)
・Fresh Fish of the Day
・Charcoal-Grilled Domestic Pork
・Charcoal-Grilled Domestic Chicken Thigh
・Charcoal-Grilled Squid
(Tender and grilled to perfection)
・Charcoal-Grilled Duck Breast with Blackcurrant Sauce (+¥100)
(Recommended if undecided! Crispy skin with smoky aroma)
・Charcoal-Grilled Beef with Coffee Sauce (+¥100)
(A well-deserved treat!)
・Braised Beef Tongue (+¥200)
(Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue)
・Charcoal-Grilled Hokkaido Venison with Blackcurrant Sauce (+¥200)
(Rich in flavor without gamey taste)
Add Foie Gras for an additional ¥1,000

● First Dessert
Pumpkin Pudding

● Second Dessert (Choose one)
・Warm Apple Pie with Ice Cream (+¥100)
・Dessert of the Day
・Chestnut Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream
・Rich Basque Cheesecake (+¥100)
・Four-Dessert Platter (+¥600)
・Camembert Cheesecake with Ice Cream (+¥600)
・Cheese Platter

● After-Meal Drink
Choice of Coffee, Tea, or Espresso. Four varieties each of coffee and tea available.

● Petit Four (French Canelé)

Notes

Our operating hours are irregular. Please make a reservation in advance or call to confirm before visiting.

This popular course allows you to enjoy two main dishes and two desserts, offering great value.

We ask that all guests in a group order the same set menu.

A minimum of one drink order per person is required.

Cancellations on the day of your reservation will incur a cancellation fee.

If you are celebrating a special occasion, please mention "celebration" when making your reservation.

Dinner Set

ディナーセット

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Set Menu: 4 Courses

● Appetizer
Includes two types of Jinjindo bread and a five-item cold platter
Note: Foie Gras Tiramisu is always included in the platter

● Main Course (Choose one)

  • Charcoal-Grilled Fresh Fish of the Day with Special Sauce
    (A fragrant, charcoal-grilled fish dish)

  • Charcoal-Grilled Beef Steak with Coffee Sauce (+¥100)
    (A perfect choice to treat yourself, specially prepared)

  • Charcoal-Grilled Duck Breast with Blackcurrant Sauce (+¥100)
    (If undecided, this is a great option! Crispy skin)

  • Meat Dish of the Day

  • Charcoal-Grilled Domestic Chicken Thigh
    (Crispy skin with a smoky aroma)

  • Charcoal-Grilled Domestic Pork
    (Unique texture that redefines pork)

  • Braised Beef Tongue (+¥200)
    (Slow-cooked with red wine and demi-glace for a tender finish)

  • Charcoal-Grilled Hokkaido Venison with Blackcurrant Sauce (+¥200)
    (Iron-rich, tender, and free from gaminess)

  • Duck Leg Confit (+¥300)
    (Prepared over two days for a crispy and juicy finish)

● Dessert (Choose one)

● After-Meal Drink with Petit Four

Notes

Our restaurant has irregular holidays, so we recommend making a reservation or calling to confirm before visiting.
A minimum of one drink order per person is required.
If planning a celebration, such as a birthday, please mention “celebration request” when reserving.
Same-day cancellations will incur a cancellation fee.

Hors d'oeuvres

オードブル

Green Salad

グリーンサラダ

Foie Gras Tiramisu

フォアグラティラミス

Pâté de Campagne

パテドカンパーニュ

Today's Quiche

本日のキッシュ

Today's Hors d'Oeuvre

本日のオードブル

Assorted Hors d'Oeuvre

オードブル盛り合わせ

Fresh Fish Carpaccio

鮮魚のカルパッチョ

Cheese Assortment

チーズの盛り合わせ

French Fries

ポテトフライ

Escargot in Garlic Butter

エスカルゴのガーリックバター焼き

Soup

スープ

Today's Soup

本日のスープ

Seasonal Vegetable Potage

季節の野菜のポタージュ

Onion Gratin Soup

オニオングラタンスープ

Lobster Soup

オマール海老のスープ

Main Dish

メイン料理

Roast Duck Breast

鴨胸肉のロースト

Domestic Chicken Thigh Charcoal Grilled

国産鶏モモ肉の炭火焼き

Domestic Pork Charcoal Grilled

国産豚肉の炭火焼き

Today's Fresh Fish Charcoal Grilled

本日の鮮魚の炭火焼き

Tilefish and Lobster Charcoal Grilled

甘鯛とオマール海老の炭火焼き

Australian Beef Charcoal Grilled

オーストラリア産牛肉の炭火焼き

Hokkaido Venison Charcoal Grilled

北海道産蝦夷鹿肉の炭火焼き

Tender Braised Beef Tongue

牛タンの柔らか煮込み

Beef Tongue Stew

牛タンのシチュー

Beef Steak Charcoal Grilled

牛肉のステーキの炭火焼き

Domestic Beef Filet Steak

国産牛フィレ肉のステーキ

Beef Filet and Foie Gras Sauté

牛フィレ肉とフォアグラのソテー

Beef and Foie Gras Sauté

牛肉とフォアグラのソテー

Duck Leg Confit

鴨モモ肉のコンフィ

Lamb Hamburger Steak

羊肉のハンバーグ

Squid and Scallop Charcoal Grilled

イカとホタテ貝の炭火焼き

Charcoal Grilled Squid

イカの炭火焼き

Charcoal Grilled Lamb Loin

子羊背肉の炭火焼き

Dessert

デザート

Freshly Baked Apple Pie

焼きたてアップルパイ

Kinako Chiffon Cake

きなこのシフォンケーキ

Chestnut Chocolate Cake

栗入チョコレートケーキ

Rich Basque Cheesecake

濃厚バスクチーズケーキ

Camembert Cheesecake

カマンベールチーズケーキ

Moist Basque Cheesecake

しっとりバスクチーズケーキ

Baked Apple in Pastry

リンゴのパイ包み焼き

Dessert Assortment

デザートの盛り合わせ

Today's Dessert

本日のデザート

Coffee

コーヒー

Black tea

紅茶

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Soft Drink

ソフトドリンク

Orange Juice

オレンジジュース

Grapefruit Juice

グレープフルーツジュース

Red Grape Juice

赤ブドウジュース

White Grape Juice

白ブドウジュース

Mango Juice

マンゴージュース

Calpis

カルピス

Oolong Tea

ウーロン茶

Sparkling Water

炭酸水

Ginger Ale

ジンジャーエール

Alcohol

アルコール

Draft Beer

生ビール

Cassis Orange

カシスオレンジ

Cassis Grapefruit

カシスグレープフルーツ

Cassis Soda

カシスソーダ

Lychee Soda

ライチソーダ

Oriental Blue

オリエンタルブルー

Peach ＆ Vine

ピーチ＆バイン

White Wine

白ワイン

Red Wine

赤ワイン

Operator (White Wine Ginger Ale)

オペレーター

Kitty (Red Wine Spritzer)

キティ

Shochu

焼酎

Sparkling Water Mix

炭酸割

Watered Down (usually alcohol)

水割

Hot Water Mixer

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