Kyoto Restaurants(874)
Kichi Kichi Omurice
Arguably one of Kyoto’s most viral restaurants, Kichi Kichi Omurice’s owner Yukimura Motokichi flips a runny omelet onto a bed of ketchup-flavored rice, then slices it open — voila.
Tendan Saiin
For a taste of Kyoto-style yakiniku, Tendan has been serving perfectly grilled cuts of meat in Kyoto’s characteristic dashi-like sauce for almost 60 years. The Saiin branch’s location makes it popular with sightseers en route to northern Kyoto.
Sukiyaki Gyunabe Chikarayama Shijo Kawaramachi
Kansai-style sukiyaki and shabu-shabu with A5 wagyu cuts in varying thicknesses — this venue honors the marbled meat with the respect it deserves.
Minokichi Takeshigero Hotel Granvia Kyoto
The Hotel Granvia Kyoto plays host to one of Kyoto’s most historic kyo-kaiseki restaurants, with over 300 years of history serving freshwater fish and other traditional dishes.
Yujufudan
This neo-izakaya in Shijo Karasuma is rewriting Kyoto’s bar scene with creative seafood and small-plate dishes that combine Japanese ingredients with Italian recipes.
ROKU KYOTO TENJIN Chef’s Table
This intimate dining experience led by executive chef Akira Taniguchi features 13 counter seats surrounding an open kitchen, which acts as a stage for the chef’s culinary performance. Taste heirloom Kyoto vegetables, prepared with French techniques.
Ganko Kyoto Station
Transport yourself into the past at this Kyoto Station fixture, which has an eye-catching facade straight out of the Edo period. Popular with commuters looking for a quick bite, it’s also known to be excellent for sukiyaki or kaiseki courses.
Takoyakushi Furukawa
A hidden, Michelin-featured kappo restaurant inside a diner, an evening at Takoyakushi Furukawa unfolds with a tasting of the key ingredient that drives its menu: dashi soup stock.
Yakiniku Toraji Kyoto
The yakiniku in this traditional Kyoto kyomachi-ya checks both the quality and quantity boxes. In true Toraji Group style, every cut of beef here is gorgeously marbled and cut thick for maximum enjoyment of both flavor and texture.
Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai
Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai offers a combination rarely found in Kyoto; crunchy tempura with traditional Edomae-style sushi. The head chef uses decades of experience to plan menus that delight the palate with varying textures and flavors.
Washoku Uoman (Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo)
In a movement that calls to mind the historic convergence of northern and southern ingredients on the capital, the finest ingredients from all over Japan, like Omi wagyu beef from Shiga, are combined here into traditional kaiseki course menus.
Kyo-Suiran
Embark on a culinary journey that intertwines cultural heritage, creative cuisine, and the beauty of nature in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Traditional Kyoto cuisine and French gastronomy combine for an unforgettable dining experience.
Bar Agiyao
Sip French white wines and savor seafood at Bar Agiyao in Kyoto, a small izakaya with a big heart for Kyoto's food culture. Anticipate sophisticated ambience, 18 wine varieties, and a menu blending French and Spanish cuisine.
Rokujo Kawarain San
Storytelling, tradition, and artistry underpin meals at Rokujo Kawarain San, a top-tier kaiseki venue with reasonable prices and seasonal menus.
Gion Nanba
Tradition at its finest. Secreted within Kyoto’s traditional district, Gion Nanba offers Michelin-quality kaiseki courses, featuring the best quality produce from all over Japan.
Jikishinbou Saiki
At this kappo restaurant near Yasaka Shrine and the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, elegance and traditional Japanese aesthetics meet to create dishes guaranteed to awaken all five senses.
Ibushigin Kazuya
Choose from an expansive 120 bottle sake collection with varieties from every prefecture of Japan at this Kyoto izakaya in the lively Nakagyo district. Savor each cup of sake alongside an assortment of their specialty smoked dishes.
Sumibi Kazuya
Fresh seafood and Kyoto heirloom vegetables grilled over a charcoal flame evoke both tradition and play at this secreted izakaya in Kawaramachi.
Tenpu Tempura and Wine Shijo Karasuma
Is it a wine bar? A tempura shop? A Japanese washoku restaurant? Serving creative tempura that goes well with wine, Tenpu Tempura and Wine in Kyoto is all of this and more.
Ume no Hana Kyoto Karasuma-dori
A tofu specialist restaurant located in the heart of Kyoto’s Karasuma-dori shopping district. Here, tofu is prepared in all manner of different ways, including fried, boiled or even as shumai dumplings.
Uosaburo
Once the site of a historic battle between samurai and pro-Imperial lords, the 260-year-old Uosaburo continues its founder’s legacy by serving exquisite kaiseki powered by Seto Inland Sea fish, Kyoto heirloom vegetables and Fushimi’s pure well water.
Wamon Kyoto Station
Located in front of Kyoto Station, Wamon is a modern Japanese-style izakaya that serves up creative kushiage skewers and reimagined Kyoto dishes, all focusing on bringing “everyday luxury.”
To To Seven Kyoto Station
Bottomless fruit cocktails, Tsumoto-style aged fish from Miyazaki Prefecture and a stylish fit-out make this chic izakaya one of Kyoto’s most exciting late-night spots.
To Shijo Karasuma
This modern Japanese izakaya in Kyoto offers picture-perfect favorites like oden potato salad, pot-cooked rice and lemon sours, all set in a dazzling new space.
Tagoto Honten
The essence of Kyoto cuisine lives on at Tagoto Honten, where tradition flows seamlessly into a sublime, season-focused kaiseki experience set in a tranquil dining space.
Keisuke Kyoto Station
From affordable alcohol to winter-exclusive hot pots, this Japanese restaurant and bar delivers a multi-faceted spot for fun group dining late into the night.
FULLMOON Kyoto Kawaramachi
Sequestered in Kyoto’s charming Kawaramachi district, FULLMOON brings together the genuine spin on Italian pizzas and signature beef rump steak, elevated with a subtle touch of luxury.
PREMIUM ROBATA SANDA
Experience the thrill of live robatayaki and straw-grilling at PREMIUM ROBATA SANDA in Kyoto. Watch flames rise as chefs craft exquisite Japanese dishes in a refined, theatrical setting.

