Top 20 Must-Visit Restaurants in Kyoto

Update-date: Jan 17 2024
Author: SAVOR JAPAN
Top 20 Must-Visit Restaurants in Kyoto

Kyoto is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations. It has many restaurants and is known as a treasure trove of gourmet food, such as sushi, matcha green tea ice cream, tempura, unagi (eel), ramen, tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) and soba (buckwheat noodles). This article picks up 20 restaurants not to miss in Kyoto from among the many on the restaurant guide site, Savor Japan.

1. [Eel Bowl] Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei (Kyoto / Japanese Cuisine)

1. [Eel Bowl] Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei (Kyoto / Japanese Cuisine)
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The renowned Nagoya restaurant, Unafuji, has finally opened a branch on the 8th floor of Daimaru Kyoto on Shijo Street in Kyoto. Their exquisite dishes, such as the "Eel Bowl" and "Special Hitsumabushi," made with the finest quality eel, are carefully grilled over charcoal, creating a sublime combination with their secret sauce. Recognized with Michelin stars and listed among the top 100 restaurants on Japanese famous gourmet site Tabelog, Unafuji's culinary prowess is well-established. From locals to tourists, it is a celebrated eel restaurant that everyone can enjoy.

Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei

Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. It's on the Store 8th floor of the Daimaru Kyoto Store, directly connected to the underground passage.
Address: 79, Tachiuri nishi-machi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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2. [Yakitori] Torisei Kyoto Tower Sando Branch (Kyoto / Izakaya)

17. [Yakitori] Torisei Kyoto Tower Sando Branch (Kyoto / Izakaya)
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Yakitori is a type of cuisine in which bite-sized pieces of chicken are threaded onto a bamboo skewer and grilled over a direct flame. [Torisei Kyoto Tower Sando Branch] offers a menu focused on chicken dishes, including yakitori. A popular menu item is the [Five Assorted Skewers] (700 JPY) in which you can try a variety of different cuts. The restaurant uses fresh chicken meat sourced directly from Miyagi Prefecture. The deliciousness of the meat is enhanced by the special blended sauce which contains sake.

Torisei Kyoto Tower Sando branch

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station, in Kyoto Tower
Address: 721-1, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto  Map
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3. [Teppanyaki] GRIDDLE FORCE Itsuraku (Karasuma / Creative Cuisine)

11. [Teppanyaki] GRIDDLE FORCE Itsuraku (Karasuma / Creative Cuisine)
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Teppanyaki is a style of cooking where items like meat, fish, and vegetables are grilled on a hot teppan (steel plate) before eating. [GRIDDLE FORCE Itsuraku] is a restaurant where you can enjoy teppanyaki made with various choice ingredients, such as high-quality [Kuroge Wagyu Sirloin Steak] (3,000 JPY), tender and healthy [Lamb Tenderloin] (2,200 JPY), and direct-from-market vegetables. There is also a wide selection of alcoholic drinks that pair well with meat dishes, particularly the selection of 30 to 40 wines.

GRIDDLE FORCE Itsuraku

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 980 JPY
Access: A five-minute walk from neighboring stations.
Address: 298-2 Ichirensha-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Map
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4. [Kaiseki Cuisine] Yuba Higashiyamayuuzu (Gion-shijo / Japanese Cuisine)

15. [Kaiseki Cuisine] Yuba Higashiyamayuuzu (Gion-shijo / Japanese Cuisine)
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Kaiseki cuisine refers to traditional food that is served before drinking tea, or alternatively to food that is served at a banquet where alcohol is enjoyed. While there are various settings in which it is served, if you look at it in a broad sense, you could say it is cuisine which is eaten while experiencing Japanese hospitality. At [Yuba Higashiyamayuuzu], you can try various exquisite Japanese dishes that are made with yuba (tofu skin made from skimming the surface when soymilk is heated). A popular lunch item is the [Yuuzu Meal] (2,600 JPY), in which you can indulge in a rich dish made with Kyoto-produced soybeans.

Yuba Higashiyamayuuzu

Open: [Mondays-Wednesdays/Fridays-Sundays/Holidays/Day before holidays] Lunch 11:00-15:00 (last order 14:00) / Dinner 17:30-21:30 (last order 20:30)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 7 minute walk from Gion Shijo station on the Keihan main line.
Address: 570-218 Gionmachiminamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Map
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5. [Matcha Sweets] Tsujiri Cafe (Kyoto / Cafe)

10. [Matcha Sweets] Tsujiri Cafe (Kyoto / Cafe)
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There is such an abundance of places serving sweets made with matcha green tea in Kyoto, many people think of matcha when they hear Kyoto. Among them, one place not to miss is Tsujiri Cafe, which serves sweets made with Uji matcha that has a history of more than 150 years. [Tsujiri Soft Serve Ice Cream / Kyo Parfait (594 JPY)], with rich matcha soft serve topped with red bean paste, rice flour dumpling and brown sugar syrup, is a popular menu item to savor flavors that are unique to Japan. There are many more items to choose from, such as a simple soft serve and matcha tiramisu.

Tsujiri Cafe

Open: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 500 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station, in Kyoto Tower
Address: 721-1, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto  (Map)
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6. [Kyo Ryori] Arashiyama Yugetsu (Arashiyama / Japanese)

1. [Kyo Ryori] Arashiyama Yugetsu (Arashiyama / Japanese)
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[Kyo Ryori], or Kyoto cuisine, has its roots in Kyoto's long history. It is a traditional cuisine that uses seasonal Kyo-Yasai (traditional vegetables from Kyoto) and dashi (broth) with careful attention to details including presentation and service. Arashiyama Yugetsu is recommended for those who wish to enjoy authentic Kyo Ryori at relatively reasonable prices in the popular tourist area of Arashiyama. Go through an imposing traditional Japanese style gate and you will enter a sophisticated space full of a sense of history. Thre are three [Kaiseki Ryori (traditional Japanese course cuisine)] courses available: Hana (flower), Yuki (snow), and Tsuki (moon) starting at 6,500 JPY (excl. tax). There is a wide selection of sake (Japanese alcohol) as well as wines that go well with Japanese cuisine.

Arashiyama Yugetsu

Open: [Monday - Wednesday, Friday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 11:00 am - (L.O. 7:00 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Access: Go up the slope at the end of [Arashiyama station] of Hankyu Arashiyama Line, cross Nakanoshima bridge and go left for 50 m
Address: Kanyuchi, Saganakanoshimacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto (Map)
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7. [Sushi] Daiki Suisan (Kyoto / Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi))

2. [Sushi] Daiki Suisan (Kyoto / Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi))
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[Sushi], which is popular around the world, is a type of Japanese cuisine where fresh seafood called "neta" is eaten together with vinegared rice. Daiki Suisan Kaitenzushi serves sushi made with fresh neta procured from around Japan at reasonable prices. Seating is all at a counter. Sushi on small plates are conveyed on a dedicated rail so you can select whatever you want. Prices start at 100 JPY (excl. tax) a plate. The most popular neta is [Fatty Pacific Bluefin Tuna].

Daiki-Suisan Kaiten-Zushi

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 1,400 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station, in Kyoto Tower 
Address: 721-1, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto  (Map)
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8. [Tempura] Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo (Gion Shijo / Japanese)

3. [Tempura] Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo (Gion Shijo / Japanese)
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[Tempura], which is gaining in popularity among foreign tourists in Japan, is a Japanese cuisine of ingredients, such as vegetables and seafood, deep fried in a batter made with flour. Tempura Yasaka Endo is a famous tempura shop in the traditional Kyoto neighborhood of Gion. The seasonal Kyo-Yasai and seafood tempura prepared by skilled chefs is outstanding. Tempura courses start at 5,500 JPY during lunch and 10,000 JPY at night. There is also a wide selection of drinks, including wine, champagne and sake, that go well with tempura.

Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:45 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:15 pm) 
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,500 JPY
Access: Approximately 10 minutes by foot southeast of exit 6 of the Keihan Shijo Station
Address: 566 Komatsu-cho , Higashiyama, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

9. [Unagi] Doi Katsuman (Fushimi Inari / Japanese)

4. [Unagi] Doi Katsuman (Fushimi Inari / Japanese)
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[Unagi] is said to be packed with nutrients and has long been eaten in the summer in Japan to protect against fatigue from the heat. Unagi grilled in a sauce is fantastic. Doi Katsuman is recommended for those who want to enjoy unagi at reasonable prices. Carefully selected unagi is filleted on site and chargrilled on skewers so that it is wonderfully aromatice yet fluffy. [Unaju - Nami (2,580 JPY (excl. tax))] and [Hitsumabushi - Nami (2,980 JPY (incl. tax))] are popular dishes.

Doi Katsuman

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm [Friday - Sunday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from [Fushimi Inari Station] on Keihan Main Line. Immediately after going north along Shidan-Kaido Highway. On the 1st floor of Howa Mansion on the left
Address: 1F, Howa Mansion, 2-2, Suzutsuka-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto (Map)
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10. [Ramen] Menkiya Kawaramachi Branch (Kawaramachi / Ramen)

5. [Ramen] Menkiya Kawaramachi Branch (Kawaramachi / Ramen)
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Kyoto is known as a ramen battleground. Menkiya Kawaramachi, famous for its dedication to its own brand of ramen, in the tourist center of Kawaramachi comes highly recommended. The ramen topped with brand-name pork cooked in a homemade sauce and sweet Kujo scallions is available in a soy tonkotsu (pork bone) broth, spicy or in miso-flavored soup. The most popular item is [Char Siu Men (820 JPY)]. Authentic matcha green tea from Uji procured from a tea maker with 120 years worth of history is served on the house after the meal.

Menkiya Kawaramachi Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 900 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from [Kawaramachi Station] on the Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line
Address: 595-11, Uradera-cho, Shinkyogoku Higashi-iru, Takoyakushi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

11. [Tonkatsu] Katsukura (Kyoto / Japanese)

6. [Tonkatsu] Katsukura (Kyoto / Japanese)
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Tonkatsu, which is pork covered in breadcrumbs, deep fried and served with sauce, is one of Japan's most popular meat dishes. Katsukura is a popular restaurant in the tourist spot, Kyoto Tower, where you can enjoy wonderful tonkatsu. The secret to the popularity of this restaurant is the tonkatsu made with fresh bread crumbs, crispily deep fried in rapeseed oil and topped with Kujo negi (leek) and Kyo mizuna (mustard greens) from Kyoto. [Pork Loin Cutlet with plenty of Kujo Negi and Shredded Daikon Radish Gozen (1,380 JPY (incl. tax)] that is enjoyed with ponzu (citrus-seasoned soy sauce) is recommended.

Katsukura

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: In Kyoto Tower, 5 minutes walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station
Address: 721-1, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto

12. [Soba] Souan (Kyoto / Udon/Soba)

7. [Soba] Souan (Kyoto / Udon/Soba)
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It is said that if you want great [Soba], get it freshly cooked using noodles that have just been made with freshly ground buckwheat. That is precisely how you get your noodles at Souan in Kyoto Tower, which has a stone mortar on site and a wide selection of sake that goes perfectly with the homemade noodles made with 100% buckwheat flour. The satisfying [Niku Seiro Soba (buckwheat noodles served with meat)] is recommended for lunch, and in the evenings, [Ten Seiro Soba (buckwheat noodles served with tempura)] that goes well with sake. The sake is procured from breweries in soba-making regions around the country.

Souan

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: -
Average price: -
Access: 2 minutes walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station, in Kyoto Tower
Address: 721-1, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

13. [Udon] UDON MAIN (Sanjo / Udon/Soba)

8. [Udon] UDON MAIN (Sanjo / Udon/Soba)
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Udon, which is one of Japan's most popular noodles made with flour, is characterized by chewy noodles and dashi. At UDON MAIN, you can enjoy a new type of udon with spices and herbs added to traditional flavors. It is in a 120-year-old machiya-style townhouse that has been renovated into a chic, contemporary space. [Udon (thick noodles) with Pepper and Smoked Mackerel (1,000 JPY (incl. tax)] that combines a variety of spices and [Shrimp Green Curry Udon (thick noodles) (1,350 JPY)] are popular.

UDON MAIN

Open: [Tuesday - Friday] Lunch 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) [Monday, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 4 minutes walk from [Sanjo Station] and [Gion Shijo Station] on Keihan Main Line. Go along Nawate-dori Street, then go east for 30 meters along Shinmonzen-dori Street
Address: 201-1 Nishino-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto

14. [Yuba] Nanohana (Kiyomizu Gojo / Japanese)

9. [Yuba] Nanohana (Kiyomizu Gojo / Japanese)
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Yuba (tofu skin), which is made by heating soy milk and scooping up the thin layer of skin that forms at the top, is an ingredient that is indispensable to traditional Japanese Shojin Ryori (vegetarian cuisine originally derived from the dietary restrictions of Buddhist monks). Nanohana, in Otani Honbyo Temple in Higashiyama Gojo is a great place to enjoy yuba cuisine at reasonable prices. [Set Meal with Yuba Bowl and Fresh Yuba (1,030 JPY)] is recommended for those who are trying yuba for the first time. The Yuba Bowl, yuba cooked in a thick starchy sauce and topped with ginger over rice, is a particularly famous yuba dish. The set includes the bowl and fresh yuba sashimi.

Nanohana

Open: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:30 pm) Meals are available from 11:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 900 JPY
Access: Go south from [Gojozaka Bus Stop], then on the right side inside the main gate of Otani Hombyo
Address: B1F, Hombyo Kaikan, Otani Hombyo, 6-5-14, Gojohashi-higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto

15. [Yakiniku] Meitokuya Takumi (Jujo Station / Yakiniku)

12. [Yakiniku] Meitokuya Takumi (Jujo Station / Yakiniku)
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Yakiniku is a style of cuisine in which you grill meats such as beef and pork over a direct flame, before dipping in sauce and eating. [Meitokuya Takumi] is a restaurant where you can enjoy yakiniku with the highest quality Kuroge Wagyu beef, chosen from various regions across Japan, for a low price. A recommended menu item is the [Assorted Meat Stairs] (4,980 JPY). This is an extravagant dish consisting of an assortment of 5 of the freshest cuts of meat procured that day. The dish has gorgeous presentation and is also fully satisfying. Because the meat procured by the restaurant changes depending on the day, you can enjoy the anticipation of seeing what will be served!

Meitokuya Takumi

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Food L.O. 10:00 pm / Drink L.O. 10:30 pm) 
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: A 5-minute walk from [Jujo Station] on Kyoto Municipal Subway
Address: 21 Kamitoba Nawashiro-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

16. [Steak] BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE KYOTO Branch (Karasuma / Western Cuisine)

13. [Steak] BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE KYOTO Branch (Karasuma / Western Cuisine)
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You could say that steak is the representative of all meat dishes. [BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE] is a popular steak restaurant that has its main branch in New York. As the restaurant’s first branch in the Kansai area, the Kyoto branch has dishes on the menu that you can't try anywhere else, such as the [USDA PRIME STEAK (for two)] (16,000 JPY (excl. tax)), a prime beef steak imported directly from the restaurant's American home; [KYOTO BEEF RIB EYE STEAK] (7,800 JPY (excl. tax)); and assorted dishes that use Kyo-yasai (traditional vegetables from Kyoto).

BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE KYOTO branch

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 am (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from [Karasuma Station] (Exit 18 or 20)
Address: 660-1, Bantoya-cho, Higashi Notoin-dori Nishikikoji-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

17. [Kappo] Gion Shinbashi Nakatani (Gion-shijo Station / Japanese Cuisine)

14. [Kappo] Gion Shinbashi Nakatani (Gion-shijo Station / Japanese Cuisine)
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[Kappo] refers to Japanese-style cooking. The unique characteristic of kappo cuisine is that the chef and diners share the same space, so the appeal of kappo cuisine is that you also get to enjoy seeing the chef at work. At [Gion Shinbashi Nakatani], you can try kappo cuisine that uses fresh seafood sourced directly from producers and farm-fresh Kyo-yasai. A recommended dish is the [Seasonal Rice] (from 1,800 JPY (excl. tax)). This is a menu item in which you can enjoy the seasonal flavors of rice grown in the old Tango Province (now northern Kyoto Prefecture) cooked in an earthenware pot with seasonal ingredients.

Gion Shinbashi Nakatani

Open: Lunch: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) Last entry: 1:30 pm / Dinner: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: Restaurant is located in a narrow alley to the north side of Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine on Shinbashi Street near Gion Tatsumi Bridge
Address: 59-1, Yamato-ojidori, Shinbashi-agaru, Motoyoshi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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18. [Seafood Cuisine] Kakuredokoro Shunsai Sengyo Sanji (Karasuma-Oike Station / Izakaya)

16. [Seafood Cuisine] Kakuredokoro Shunsai Sengyo Sanji (Karasuma-Oike Station / Izakaya)
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If you want to experience the delicious flavor of fresh fish, you should try Kyoto’s seafood cuisine. At [Kakuredokoro Shunsai Sengyo Sanji], you can try various seafood dishes such as sashimi and hot pot made with the freshest fish. A particularly decadent dish on the menu is the [Sashimi Assortment] (from 1,280 JPY), which is a brilliant assortment of fresh fish. Indulge in some sake or shochu (Japanese alcohols) that go great with seafood cuisine.

Kakuredokoro Shunsai Sengyo Sanji

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday] Dinner: 5pm - 12 midnight (last order 11:30pm)
[Tuesday - Friday] Lunch: 11:30am - 1:30pm *Lunch service is not available on public holidays.
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 800 JPY
Access: Four minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station. Head down Karasumadori street toward Marutamachi, turn right at Nijodori street, and it will be a little ways down on the left. The sign is a chinese paper lantern.
Address: Nijo Coop 1F, 40 Matsuya-cho, Nijodori, Takakura Nishi-iru , Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto

19. [Shabu-Shabu] Hyoto (Karasuma / Japanese Cuisine)

18. [Shabu-Shabu] Hyoto (Karasuma / Japanese Cuisine)
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Shabu-shabu is a type of cuisine in which thinly sliced meat is submerged and heated in dashi (broth), then dipped in sauce and eaten. At [Hyoto], you can try [Dashi-Shabu] with Biyuton pork, which come from pigs that drink natural spring water when they are raised. The restaurant's prized dashi with the condensed umami flavor of bonito and konbu (kelp) is very delicious and improves the umami of the meat. For dinner, you can experience the [Dashi-Shabu Course] from 2,700 JPY (excl. tax).

Hyoto

Open: [Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
[Monday - Thursday, Sunday] lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: 6 minutes walk from Exit 24 of Karasuma Station on Hankyu Kyoto Line
Address: 1F, Meirin Bldg., 550-1, Yamabushiyama-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Map
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20. [Kushiage] Kushiage Shusai Momoya (Karasuma / Izakaya)

19. [Kushiage] Kushiage Shusai Momoya (Karasuma / Izakaya)
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Kushiage is a type of food in which ingredients such as meat, fish, and vegetables are cut into bite-sized pieces, threaded onto a bamboo skewer, crumbed, and fried in oil. At [Kushiage Shusai Momoya], you can try a lavish assortment of kushiage using 20 kinds of ingredients, the [Parade of Skewers] (2,850 JPY (excl. tax)). The crunchy texture of these skewers is addictive! You can even enjoy them as a la carte items (from 80 JPY (excl. tax) per skewer), so go casually try a few different kushiage.

Kushiage Shusai Momoya

Open: [Weekdays] Hours 17:30-01:00
[Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, Days before holidays] 17:00-01:00
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY
Access: Behind Shijo Karasuma Daimaru, beside Nishiki Market!
Address: Glamorous Food Bldg. 1F, 596 Nishi Uoya-cho, Takakura Nishi-iru, Nishikikojidori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
Update-date: Jan 17 2024
Author: SAVOR JAPAN

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