Ranking
Casual Dining in Kyoto
60 places in the "Casual Dining" selection: editorial grades from A+ to F, prices, Tabelog scores and a map.
Places ranked: 60
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Ramen Jiro Kyoto ten: Cult-status Jiro-style ramen
Kyoto · Casual Dining
The only Kyoto branch of the legendary Ramen Jiro, serving enormous bowls of hearty noodles and thick-cut pork in the Ichijoji district. A must for fans of the style, with unique Kyoto touches like Kujo-negi and seasonal tsukemen.
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Fujimura: Classic Yakiniku with Omi Beef
Kyoto · Casual Dining
An intimate, old-school yakiniku spot in Kyoto's Shimogyo ward, celebrated for its high-quality Omi beef. Visitors come for the personal service from the owner and what many call exceptional value for top-tier wagyu.
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Kyo Udon Nama Soba Okakita: Classic Kyoto-Style Noodles
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A celebrated noodle house in Kyoto's Okazaki district, serving refined udon and soba in a signature dashi broth. Famous for its fluffy egg-topped bowls and crisp tempura, it's a local favourite worth the inevitable queue.
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Ebata: Expertly Grilled Yakiniku
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A celebrated yakiniku restaurant in Kyoto's Kamigyo ward, known for its exceptionally fresh offal and counter-side grilling. Staff often guide guests on cooking each cut to perfection, making it a great experience for both connoisseurs and newcomers.
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[ki:]: Lebanese-style Breakfast in a Kyoto Machiya
Kyoto · Casual Dining
[ki:] is a stylishly converted machiya in Kyoto serving a popular Lebanese-style breakfast and lunch. Visitors come for the signature smoked chicken and falafel plate, and the unique experience of dining at a long communal table under a skylight.
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Okonomiyaki Yoshino: Authentic Kyoto-Style Okonomiyaki
Kyoto · Casual Dining
In a quiet alley in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, this family-run spot serves a rare style of okonomiyaki. Watch the chefs cook on a large teppan, and try their signature dishes with beef tendon and intestine.
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Kyoto Itookashi: Signature Thick-Cut Salmon Breakfast
Kyoto · Diner
A Kyoto breakfast specialist famed for its signature thick-cut silver salmon, slow-cooked then seared over charcoal. Served with clay-pot rice at a lively counter, it requires online booking for a strict 50-minute slot.
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Senmon Ten Gion honten: One-bite Gyoza Specialist
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A specialist gyoza shop in Kyoto's Gion district, famous for its one-bite dumplings. It's a popular late-night stop for its crispy pan-fried gyoza, distinctive water gyoza, and excellent value for the area.
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Gion Karoku: Refined Wagyu Yakiniku in a Kyoto House
Kyoto · Casual Dining
Experience high-end yakiniku in a century-old Kyoto house in Gion. Gion Karoku (祇園 鹿六) is known for its multi-cut A4/A5 wagyu tastings, attentive tableside service, and unique dessert course in a separate tea room.
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Saikyo Yaki Kyoto Yamaroku: Kyoto-Style Grilled Fish
Kyoto · Diner
A specialist in saikyo-yaki, Kyoto-style grilled fish, located in the Isetan department store at JR Kyoto Station. Go for the outstanding black cod set, a complete meal with refined side dishes and excellent rice.
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Aitsu no Ramen Kataguruma Honten: Rich, foamy pork-seafood ramen
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A highly-rated ramen shop in Kyoto's Shimogyo ward, known for its unique, creamy pork and seafood broth. Visitors queue for the intense flavour, chewy homemade noodles, and a strictly enforced silent-dining experience.
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Kobushi Ramen: Creative Duck and Fish Broth Ramen
Kyoto · Casual Dining
In Kyoto, near Umekoji Kyoto-Nishi Station, Kobushi Ramen serves highly creative bowls built on a signature broth of Kyoto duck and nodoguro dried fish, often finished with a theatrical tableside yuzu mist.
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Biryani Senmon Ten INDIA GATE: Creative Kyoto-Style Biryani
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A tiny, counter-only spot in Kyoto serving a unique style of biryani infused with Japanese dashi. Go for the signature sea-bream dashi chicken biryani, but be prepared for queues and potentially brusque service.
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Jumelles 29: Inventive Franco-Japanese Bistro
Kyoto · Bistro
A lively Franco-Japanese bistro in Kyoto known for its creative cooking and signature dishes like uni pudding and smoked mackerel with potato salad. Popular with locals, it offers generous portions and a vibrant atmosphere.
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Yaki Yasai Isoya: Creative Charcoal-Grilled Vegetables
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A lively counter-only restaurant in Kyoto's Kiyamachi district, specializing in creative charcoal-grilled vegetables from local farms. It's a great choice for an interactive meal with fresh, high-quality produce.
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Tsubomi: Slow-Cooked Okonomiyaki and Negi-yaki
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A tiny, family-run spot in Kyoto famed for its negi-yaki, a savory pancake slow-cooked for up to an hour. Come for the theatrical cooking and warm welcome from the owner-chef, and stay for the excellent value.
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