Notoya’s Specialists
The staff of Notoya’s kaiseki restaurant, Ryotei Kaiseki Notoya,
are constantly honing their craft with a focus on outstanding customer service.
Throughout the 700 years since Notoya’s establishment,
successive generations of personnel have been acquiring skills,
creating an atmosphere of refinement, and welcoming customers every day.
Our Chefs
Our Head Chef
Manabu Kanda
Our head chef has many years of accomplishments as a Japanese cuisine specialist. He is a master of Japanese food, and creates original dishes that bring out the goodness of their ingredients. His luxurious and innovative Kanazawa-style dishes are made from carefully selected local Ishikawa ingredients, and prepared using processes that make the most of their flavors.
Our Steak Chef
Taizo Nagasawa
Because our steak chef loves meat, he knows about the most delicious cuts and the best grilling techniques. He ascertains the meat’s quality and freshness, and carefully selects cuts that he skillfully grills one at a time. Please enjoy the delicious flavor that lingers on the palate.
Our Tempura Chef
Yasuo Yaegashi
Notoya prides itself on its crunchy tempura. Some of our customers have told us that its flavor is unforgettable. We especially recommend our kakiage, which has the same form and the same great flavor, regardless of how many are made. It is a culinary gem that highlights the skill of our tempura chef.
Our Fish Chef
Hiroaki Watase
Our expert fish chef can ascertain the quality of a fish at a glance. He carefully selects the best fish available at any time of year. Please indulge in Notoya’s kaiseki cuisine, and enjoy fresh fish chosen by an expert.
Our Grilled Fish Chef
Shinjiro Takawa
Our chef carefully brings out the flavor and aroma of seasonal fish, while keeping it moist. Enjoy the delicious flavor and texture of seafood from the Japan Sea.
Our Rolled Omelet Chef
Yukio Suzuki
A rolled omelet made by our skilled chef is an essential part of a Notoya breakfast. The mild flavor of a freshly made, fluffy rolled omelet is irresistible. The mere sight of the thickly sliced omelet will raise your spirits and make your day get off to a good start.
Our Western Food Chef
Akio Muraguchi
Our traditional Western-style menu items, prepared by the owner and chef of a famous Western-style restaurant in Kaga City, have authentic and nostalgic flavors. Be sure to try the best Westernstyle dishes in Kaga City, which are only available at Notoya’s Yume Yokocho restaurant.
Our Wine Advisor
Taizo Nagasawa
(Manager of Moritaka Liquor Store)
Our wine expert carefully selects wines that are perfect for the Ryotei Kaiseki Notoya menu. This is because he knows exactly what the Notoya flavors are. Please enjoy wine that is the perfect pairing for our seasonal dishes.
Our Yumoribito
(hot-spring water manager)
Takayuki Tanba
At Notoya, we use only water from our own source for all of our hot-spring facilities. Day use is not allowed; overnight guests are free to bathe whenever they like from the time they check in to the time they check out.
Concierge
Ayumu Nakayama
We constantly keep watch to ensure that our guests’ requests are met, and to resolve any issues that might arise. We promise that you will have a very enjoyable stay. Please feel free to ask us about anything.
Tourist Information
Nana Hukase
To help you make the most of your trip to Kanazawa, we recommend sightseeing spots and itineraries. Regardless of your type of party (family, couple, etc.), your trip is sure to be memorable.
Wedding Planner
Hisanori Uesugi
Our professional wedding planner will make your ryotei wedding plans a reality. After meeting our customers to plan their wedding, we often become so close to them that we develop a lifelong relationship. Feel free to make detailed requests. Let’s plan a memorable wedding together.
