Restaurant Details

Most dedicated Japanese foodies have heard of the name Tempura & Wine Ashiya Iwai. A Hyogo tempura restaurant receiving a Star twice consecutively in the Michelin Guide, it is renowned for precisely what it is named for: tempura and wine.

Most dedicated Japanese foodies are also acquainted with precisely how difficult it is to secure a reservation at Ashiya Iwai. A short distance from Nishinomiya Station, it is conveniently located for both locals and guests passing through. Reservations are snapped up months in advance, within hours of being released. Realizing this, the management opened up a second branch in Kyoto. Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai is a unique restaurant proposal that offers not just the restaurant’s famous tempura and wine, but also Edomae-style sushi alongside it.

Under the experienced direction of their head chef, course menus at Iwai pleasantly surprise guests with their unpredictable nature; each service is a delicate balance of lightly-battered, perfectly-fried tempura with expertly sculpted Edomae sushi, topped off with wine and sake of guests’ choice — a smorgasbord of varying textures, tastes and aromas.

Exacting care is given to even the smallest details; the tempura, for instance, is served with three kinds of salt to suit any guests’ liking, while the sushi rice is made with either red or white vinegar, depending on the tempura that it is being served with. Appetizers are made solely with vegetables from the Kyoto locality, which are renowned nationwide for their freshness and flavor.

Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed above is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

• If a guest has not arrived within 15 minutes of the reserved time, the reservation will automatically be treated as a cancellation.

• Gluten-free and vegan options are not available.

• Vegetarian requests can be accommodated with at least 3 days' advance notice. Requests made within 2 days of the reservation date cannot be accommodated.

Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai Business Days

Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai Address

266 Izawa Building, Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073

Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai Access Info

• Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai can be reached via a 3-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station.

Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai Phone Number

Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 1 week before the dining start time to receive a full refund.