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Kyoto Kaiseki Restaurants(139)
SEAT RESERVATIONHigashiyama Yoshihisa
Eclectic doesn't begin to describe the ever-changing menu at this Kyoto kaiseki, where the menu jetsets around the globe.
SEAT RESERVATIONSEN
Savor Kyoto's finest natural elements enjoyed through the four seasons.
SEAT RESERVATIONNishijin Fujiyoshi
Despite being a bit further out from center city, this Japanese restaurant run by a husband and wife team needs no introduction as they serve dishes inspired by their views of the world.
SEAT RESERVATIONNijo Minami
After training for 25 years in the kitchen of the famed Gion Kawakami, Chef Minami Kengo swiftly earns his own Michelin star through course menus characterized by customizability and hospitality.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Nishikawa
Gion elegance in every moment, this kaiseki restaurant holds a well-deserved place in the top-tier of Kyoto’s food scene.
SEAT RESERVATIONIharada
This Kyoto restaurant adds a modern twist to traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine, sourcing high-quality ingredients from their own farm and the local seafood market.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyo-Sho
Japanese fine dining at its very best, boasting two Michelin stars and a host of other accolades. A cellar stocked with 700 bottles of wine ensures that every bespoke, seasonal dish has the most exquisite pairing possible.
SEAT RESERVATIONTenjaku
Every kaiseki meal at the Michelin-starred Tenjaku ends with tempura, Chef Nishioka Ryo’s way of showing respect to his grandfather. Each dish is served on beautiful porcelain fired at local kyoto kilns.
SEAT RESERVATIONDoppo
Peerless, unique, self-reliant — all of these definitions apply to the aptly named Doppo, whose unorthodox approaches to traditional Japanese cuisine have earned it a Michelin star, like Godan Miyazawa and Jiki Miyazawa before it.
SEAT RESERVATIONMuromachi Yui
In the spirit of “one of a kind”, Michelin-starred chef Maeda Kazuteru pursues individuality in everything he does, weaving once-in-a-lifetime dishes together into beautiful kaiseki course meals.
SEAT RESERVATIONMizuno
Be like water. Veteran chef Mizuno Takahiro applies this philosophy to his Michelin-starred restaurant near Gion’s famous Hanamikoji Street, juxtaposing luxury with simplicity through menu items like Japanese spiny lobster and curry rice.
SEAT RESERVATIONLa Buche
Chef Mori Shohei’s love for his hometown of Ohara is immediately evident in every menu at his Michelin-starred restaurant, where he proudly serves local produce and game — even wild boar — wood-fired in La Buche’s central fireplace.
SEAT RESERVATIONUozuya
If you’re looking for a bit of an adventure instead of the classic Japanese dining, this restaurant is the perfect place for you.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Okada
One can taste the dedication and effort put into the dishes at Gion Okada, a Michelin-starred restaurant with a hardworking chef at the helm.
SEAT RESERVATIONOkina
Rich in tradition and fresh in ingredients, this Kyoto-style restaurant has been around for more than five decades, creating local masterpieces for their respected guests.
SEAT RESERVATIONShun'ai Sasaki
Take your fill of meat dishes in the form of kaiseki ryori in the city where this style of cuisine originated.
SEAT RESERVATIONNakazen
The focus of this Kyoto-style kaiseki restaurant is not only on the cuisine but also the tableware that presents the exquisite dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Nishimura
Give the traditional kappo a pass and head over to this refined kappo restaurant that still features the classic essence of the cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONHANA-Kitcho
In the heart of a traditional city lies a modern restaurant that still pays homage to the rich culture of the local cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONHonke Tankuma Honten
Explore the various seasons in Japan through Kyoto-style kappo cuisine at Honke Tankuma Honten, where they craf special course meals for everyone.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Mashita
Escape the noise of central Kyoto and come to this elegant ryotei to experience the four seasons of this culturally-rich city.
SEAT RESERVATIONMokube
While still preserving the classic, the new and original flavors of this Kyoto restaurant will blow your mind.
SEAT RESERVATIONKinobu
Experience a nostalgia in taste mixed in the revolutionizing flavors of the kaiseki dishes at this ryotei.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Kida
The casual setting of this kappo restaurant lets the diners relax as they are being entertained by the show of preparation by the head chef and his assistants.
SEAT RESERVATIONShuhaku
Get a mix of traditional and modern at this Kyoto kaiseki restaurant that introduces all the best seasonal ingredients the city has to offer.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi-Kappo Nakaichi
Experience sushi kappo the Kyo-ryori way, featuring rare seasonal ingredients and crafted to suit the Kyoto locals’ tastes.
SEAT RESERVATIONMizuki (The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto)
Relish the finest tempura dishes that reflect the four seasons of Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONKentan Horibe
Fantastic value and utter dedication to the craft are the two key features of this fine Kyoto kaiseki restaurant. Place your reservation now.
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In Japan’s capital city of art and culture, traditional kaiseki cuisine is said to have been born in Kyoto. Exquisite kaiseki eaten at one of the best kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto is an amazing experience for those who want to soak up Japanese food and culture as they leisurely dine. Made from multiple courses, a kaiseki meal is made up of different components, where each dish reflects a different style of traditional Japanese cooking. For example, a kaiseki meal will have a steamed dish, as well as a deep-fried dish and a raw dish of fresh local vegetables or sushi, to add contrast. The list goes on. One of the things that make kaiseki in Kyoto special is that they use locally-produced vegetables and produce, known as "Kyoto yasai" or "Kyo-yasai."
With creativity and the value of craftsmanship running at the city’s core, dining at an authentic kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto is an unforgettable culinary experience for locals and visitors alike. A meal that is compiled of dishes made with skill, quality ingredients, and diverse cooking methods; enjoy the artistry of each dish, presented perfectly, using ingredients and aesthetics from seasonal harvests. The tranquil atmosphere of kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto is enhanced by impeccable hospitality from staff and qualified chefs. Kaiseki at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Kyoto, however, is something else on a whole other level.
Depending on what kind of Kyoto dining experience you would like, you can enjoy kaiseki in the downtown area, overlooking the city’s streaming rivers, or at a humble, traditional Japanese restaurant. Immersive and atmospheric, at intimate restaurants trained professional chefs prepare different elements in front of you as you dine. Enjoy a combination of art, local seasonal harvest, and quality food culminating in delicious dishes; make a reservation at a special Kyoto kaiseki restaurant on byFood, before your trip to Kyoto.