All Bonds in Gion

Learn how to increase your bond with the Kitchen Aoba Chef in Gion, Like a Dragon: Ishin! Discover the best way to order meals and earn Virtue.

Alright, let's talk about making friends in Gion, specifically with the chef over at Kitchen Aoba. It's a pretty straightforward one, so don't stress about it.

You'll find the Kitchen Aoba Chef right there in the restaurant, south of the main road in Gion. Just like with other merchants, the way to his heart – and your bond progress – is through your stomach! You need to keep ordering food from him. The price of the meal doesn't actually matter, it's all about the number of separate times you buy something. So, yeah, you'll be eating a lot.

The cheapest dish is Sobagaki for 500 mon, and the most expensive is 750 mon. Honestly, you might as well try one of everything first. It helps with that achievement, I’ll Have One of Everything, and then you can just stick to the cheapest Sobagaki to keep boosting your bond.

Once you get your bond up to about 50%, he'll want to thank you with a special meal. He'll ask for your input on what kind of dish he should make, giving you three choices:

• ”Food that warms me up inside.”
• ”Food with lots of ingredients.”
• ”Food that’s simple to eat.”

Don't overthink this part; your choice doesn't actually affect anything. Just pick whichever sounds good to you. On your next visit to Kitchen Aoba, he'll serve you the meal you requested, and that'll max out the rest of your bond with him. Plus, you'll snag the usual 2,250 Virtue for your trouble.