Ranking
Casual Dining in Kyoto
15 places in the "Casual Dining" selection: editorial grades from A+ to F, prices, Tabelog scores and a map.
Places ranked: 15
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Yamamoto Menzou: Udon with Unforgettable Texture
Kyoto · Casual Dining
Famed for its uniquely thick and chewy udon noodles, Yamamoto Menzou in Kyoto's Okazaki district is a destination for noodle lovers. Expect generous portions and signature burdock tempura, but be sure to book ahead to dine in the main restaurant.
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Niku Ryori Arakawa: Omakase-Style Yakiniku Counter
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A tiny, family-run yakiniku counter in Kyoto, where the owner serves an omakase-style sequence of rare beef cuts. It's a theatrical experience for serious meat lovers who appreciate personal service and exceptional quality.
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Yakiniku Yamachan: Course-Only Kyoto Yakiniku
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A course-only yakiniku restaurant in Kyoto, celebrated for its rare beef cuts and solo-friendly counter seating. It's a destination for those seeking a structured tasting of high-quality grilled meat, from a signature yukke to a famous curry finale.
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Ogawa: Masterfully Hand-Cut Soba
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A celebrated soba specialist in Kyoto's Kita ward, Ogawa (おがわ) draws crowds for its exceptionally thin, fragrant noodles and sublime duck dishes. It's a destination for soba purists who appreciate craft and are prepared to wait.
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GOKKEI Ichijouji honten: Ultra-Thick Chicken Ramen
Kyoto · Casual Dining
Famous for its uniquely thick, potage-like chicken ramen broth, this popular shop in Kyoto's Ichijoji district draws long queues for a bowl unlike any other. Order from a ticket machine and prepare for a rich, intense experience.
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Honke Daiichi Asahi Honten: Classic Kyoto Ramen
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A Kyoto institution near the main station, serving classic pork and soy sauce broth ramen. Famous for its generous portions of tender chashu and long opening hours, it's a go-to for an early breakfast or late-night meal.
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Mugi no Yoake: Craft Ramen with Scallop and Sansho
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A celebrated ramen shop in Kyoto's Shimogyo ward, Mugi no Yoake draws crowds for its signature scallop and sansho broth and excellent house-milled noodles. It's a destination for ramen lovers seeking inventive, high-quality bowls.
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Seabura no Kami Mibu honten: Rich Back-Fat and Niboshi Ramen
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A celebrated Kyoto ramen shop specializing in a rich but balanced broth of rendered pork back-fat (seabura) and dried sardines (niboshi). Located in the Mibu district, it's a top choice for intense, flavourful ramen.
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Ore no Ramen Appare Ya: Creamy Espuma-Style Ramen
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A destination ramen shop in Joyo, south of Kyoto, famous for its creamy, whipped fish-and-pork broth and exceptional house-made noodles. It's worth the trip for the limited-edition 'Super Tsukemen', a theatrical platter of noodles and peppered roast…
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Menya Inoichi: Refined Dashi-Based Ramen
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A celebrated Kyoto ramen shop known for its clear, dashi-forward broth made with freshly shaved katsuobushi. Located in the Shimogyo ward, it offers a refined alternative to heavier styles, but be prepared for its popular ticketed queueing system.
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