Kyoto Restaurants(331)
SEAT RESERVATIONKichi 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONMonk
Featured on the Netflix series Chef’s Table, the wood-fired pizzas at this riverside restaurant near Ginkaku-ji Temple are made with love and local ingredients, including foraged mushrooms and hunted wild boar.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Bengara
Gion Bengara offers diners the quintessential Kyoto experience in both atmosphere and food. Chef Noishiki Haruyuki creates beautiful courses that perfectly represent the old capital’s historic cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONDoujin
If you can get your foot in the door at this in-demand Gion kaiseki restaurant, you’ll never want to leave.
SEAT RESERVATIONMIta
Enjoy the cuisine of Kyoto’s historic high society before taking a look at the palace where it originally flourished.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamaguchi
A unique kaiseki experience which subs out the usual Kyoto fare for delicious Italian creations.
SEAT RESERVATIONSottaku Tsukamoto
An entertaining dining experience, with delicious seafood and vegetables, in Kyoto’s beating gourmet heart.
SEAT RESERVATIONNishibuchi
Expertly prepared Chinese food in the historic heart of Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Matsu
Tempura heritage forms the base of this inventive Japanese restaurant, in Kyoto's most Zen neighbourhood.
SEAT RESERVATIONTokuwo
Enjoy the rich bounty of the earth, with down-to-earth hospitality, by the rivers of central Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONBar Rocking Chair
Get cozy by the fireplace of a machiya townhouse, sipping on a cocktail made by one of Japan's top bartenders.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamaji Yosuke
The cosmopolitan spirit of France has been transported to this quiet corner of Gion where a Michelin pedigree proves its worth.
SEAT RESERVATIONOkuniya Manbei
Specializing in Kansai-style unagi served in a clay pot with rice, with unrivaled service, Okuniya Manbei is no ordinary eel restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONAman Kyoto Taka-An Restaurant
The course menus at this resort restaurant perfectly embody the delicate artistry of kaiseki cuisine. In the serene surroundings of the northern Kyoto foothills, guests can relax and unwind with a meal that’s perfectly in sync with the seasons.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Kawano
Tucked away in a small Kyoto neighborhood, Kawano offers exquisite Edomae-style sushi. With only nine counter seats, experience the ultimate umami of fish in a serene setting.
SEAT RESERVATIONBerangkat
Legendarily difficult to get a seat at, this central Kyoto izakaya incorporates culinary influences from Southeast Asia and beyond in its Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded cooking.
SEAT RESERVATIONYi Pan Cai Tanaka
Tucked away in an Kyoto back alley, this Chinese restaurant and bar serves eclectic, Michelin Bib Gourmand dim sum from a chef with 20 years of experience in Cantonese cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONNoodle Shop Rennosuke
More of a zen sanctuary than a chirpy joint, Rennosuke is known for its innovative, seafood-based ramen.
SEAT RESERVATIONBistro Yanagihara
Near Kyoto’s Kamo River, savor French dishes infused with rustic flavors of the Alsace recipe — a harmonious marriage of French and German.
SEAT RESERVATIONChinese Noodles Roku
Chinese-inspired ramen built on a foundation of duck, venison bones, and dried longan — something you'd expect from the Michelin-starred chef of Velrosier.
SEAT RESERVATIONMenya Inoichi
Ramen at this Michelin-featured shop centers around the root of Kyoto's culinary soul: dashi.
SEAT RESERVATIONKobushi Ramen
Local Kyoto flavors in a bowl of ramen — the owner-chef creates one-of-a-kind broth made with Kyoto duck, blackthroat seaperch and dried sardines.
SEAT RESERVATIONIkkon Uehara
A tiny but mighty kappo restaurant in Kyoto that serves true-to-tradition fares in tune with Japan’s micro-seasons.
SEAT RESERVATIONKanesho
A small establishment with a big legacy: Kanesho is the inventor of kinshidon, an unagi rice bowl dish topped with ribbons of egg omelet.
SEAT RESERVATIONKorisu
The mother helms the kitchen, while her daughters are on the floor carrying big-portioned, home-cooked Western fares in this charming yoshoku eatery.
COURSE MENUKyoyakiniku Hiro Yasakatei
Along the stretch of Yasaka Street, what was initially billed as wagyu yakiniku fine dining has become a far more intriguing proposition with fusions of kaiseki in Hiro’s newly renovated establishment.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Yorozuya
Close to Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine, the signature chewy udon with plenty of Kujo spring onions draws Michelin critics and foodies year after year.
SEAT RESERVATIONChoshoku Kishin
Japanese breakfast by way of Zen Buddhist teachings, this is the quintessential destination for a traditionalist "choshoku" in Kyoto.
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Unprecedented in quality, every Kyoto restaurant incorporates the best of local produce and seasonal offerings into fresh, immersive Japanese food menus. Culinary creativity runs through the city like its waters. In fact, you can dine in the open air over Kyoto’s rivers in summer or lose yourself for a night dining in the converted wooden machiya buildings of downtown Pontocho. Somewhere tucked away in the grid of Kyoto’s backstreets, family-run restaurants greet strangers and regulars alike, offering unique dining experiences. Side street shop fronts steam with ramen broth and specialty tofu dishes. High-caliber kaiseki dining experiences await in Kyoto’s many Michelin-starred restaurants, serving experiential feasts celebrating ingredients of the season. Even Kyoto's most well-known geisha district, Gion, is home to restaurants with some of the best fares in town.
Holding tradition and craftsmanship at the city’s core, restaurants in Kyoto always offer an unforgettable atmosphere and high-quality Japanese cuisine to match, whether that's seasonal produce or beautifully marbled wagyu beef. Marvel at the exquisite textures and stunning aesthetics evident in even the finest culinary details. Kyoto restaurants arrange their food on their plates just so; beautifully and crafted with skill like edible art. Discover some of the best food in Kyoto when exploring this cultural hub, bursting with its own regional food. Feast upon local cuisine known as Kyo-ryori, made from the freshest seasonal produce, or taste vegetarian Buddhist cuisine when you sit down to an authentic shojin ryori meal.
Fine Kyoto cuisine can be found at its beautiful restaurants, and there are wonderful culinary surprises in every bite. Exploring Kyoto’s backstreets and buzzing markets mean that you might stumble upon the city’s best restaurants.
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