The name is Italian for ‘bud’, expressing the desire to sprout, blossom and grow, restaurant and chef alike. The chef learned his craft in the Piedmont region, so northern Italian techniques are his speciality. Handmade pastas such as tajarin and tagliolini showcase his experience. Garlic is used sparingly so as not to mask the native flavours of ingredients. Vegetables from Ohara and duck from Kameoka are expressions of thanks for the bounty of Kyoto.