A little slice of Kyoto lives here in New Quebec Street, where the charming welcome, attentive service and a counter fashioned from 100-year-old hinoki wood transport you away from the hurly-burly of city life. Here, kappo-style dining leads the way, with menus crafted around the day’s harvest and conversations between the chef and his guests shaping each dish. A range of techniques and ingredients are in evidence, with everything from raw or tempura-battered vegetables to charcoal-grilled and straw-smoked meats imbued with deep, aromatic flavours.