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About this place
Choosing 3 dishes from a selection of 30 makes the dim sum lunch enjoyable from the moment you start planning your combination. The listed price at Hisuien is 2,900 yen. For a more substantial meal, the Dim Sum Lunch Special, priced at 5,000 yen, includes the same number of dishes plus a main course recommended by the chef.
Some diners have chosen xiao long bao, shark’s fin dumplings and steamed prawn dumplings, and say they particularly enjoyed the savoury juices inside the xiao long bao and the springy texture of the steamed dumplings. On another visit, a diner picked prawns fried with almonds and lemon sauce, sweet-and-sour pork, and xiao long bao, enjoying the crisp almonds as well as the dumplings. You could focus on steamed dishes or mix in fried and stir-fried options. One diner also reported choosing from millet congee, noodle soup and sticky rice parcels for the final course. There’s room to tailor the meal from the dim sum combination through to the final dish.
Some diners have also enjoyed the soup and dessert, including one who finished with coconut milk and tapioca. A diner reported that several pieces of dim sum came with each order, making it possible for a group to choose different dishes and share them to try a wider range. Others have found the portions modest, so the lunch special with its additional main course may be worth considering if you’re looking for a more filling meal.
Beyond its lunchtime dim sum, the dinner menu lists courses ranging from Keien at 11,000 yen to Shoen at 30,000 yen, offering options for different occasions. There is also a children’s menu featuring items such as corn soup, shumai, ketchup rice, battered prawns and hamburger steak. The restaurant is on the 2 floor of Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto, and some diners have appreciated being able to enjoy a relaxed meal in the spacious seating area. From choosing dim sum at lunch to family meals and dinner courses, there are options for a range of occasions.
