Ankyu

Ankyu is located on the eastern bank of Kyoto’s Kamo River, on the peripheries of the historic Gion entertainment district. This high-quality kappo restaurant is run by a friendly chef who is always eager to chat about his ingredients and the culture behind his style of cooking. This is the real benefit of kappo dining over kaiseki: the interactions between customer and chef. Good conversation isn’t the only reason to book a seat here, though. At the six seat counter they also provide some of the most delicious Kyo-ryori cuisine you’re ever likely to try. There are some fun and interesting dishes on offer, like white sea bream with a lotus root bun, alongside hearty meat dishes like roast duck from Niigata.