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French Cuisine in Kyoto

10 places in the "French Cuisine" selection: editorial grades from A+ to F, prices, Tabelog scores and a map.

Places ranked: 10

MASHIRO: Inventive French Counter Dining
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MASHIRO: Inventive French Counter Dining

Kyoto · Fine Dining

An intimate 11-seat counter in Kyoto where Chef Hiroyuki Koshimo serves an inventive, Japan-rooted French tasting menu. Go for the theatrical live plating, impeccable fish cookery, and thoughtful pairings.

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MOTOI: French-Chinese Cuisine in a Kyoto Machiya
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MOTOI: French-Chinese Cuisine in a Kyoto Machiya

Kyoto · Fine Dining

Experience a unique fusion of French technique, Chinese flavours, and local Kyoto produce at MOTOI. Housed in a beautifully renovated 100-year-old townhouse in Nakagyo, the restaurant is famed for chef Hajime Maeda's creative tasting menus.

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ristorante nakamoto: Creative European Tasting Menus
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ristorante nakamoto: Creative European Tasting Menus

Kyoto · Fine Dining

A destination for creative European cuisine in Kizu, near Kyoto. Chef Nakamoto is celebrated for his tasting menus that pair precise, fire-cooked proteins with an elaborate signature vegetable plate and curated drink flights, including a…

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middle: Creative French Cuisine with Japanese Fermentation
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middle: Creative French Cuisine with Japanese Fermentation

Kyoto · Fine Dining

In a converted consulate overlooking the Kamo River in Kyoto's Shimogamo district, middle serves a single, highly creative omakase menu that fuses classical French cooking with Japanese fermentation techniques.

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Shinmonzen Yonemura: Creative Kyoto Counter Omakase
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Shinmonzen Yonemura: Creative Kyoto Counter Omakase

Kyoto · Fine Dining

A theatrical counter-side omakase in Kyoto where chef Yonemura applies French techniques to local ingredients. Go for the inventive, multi-course experience culminating in a signature 'treasure box' of desserts.

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RESTAURANT KOGA: Modern French in a Kyoto Machiya
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RESTAURANT KOGA: Modern French in a Kyoto Machiya

Kyoto · Fine Dining

Experience highly polished French cuisine inside a 120-year-old Kyoto townhouse. RESTAURANT KOGA (RESTAURANT KOGA) is celebrated for its theatrical 30-vegetable warm salad and precise cooking, making it a destination for a special-occasion meal.

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Hunter: Franco-Japanese Charcoal Cooking
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Hunter: Franco-Japanese Charcoal Cooking

Kyoto · Bistro

A counter-focused bistro in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward where the chef prepares creative Franco-Japanese dishes over a charcoal fire. Go for the excellent house-made charcuterie and precisely cooked meats.

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Jumelles 29: Inventive Franco-Japanese Bistro
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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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Bar agiyao: Inventive Spanish Seafood Tapas
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Bar agiyao: Inventive Spanish Seafood Tapas

Kyoto · Bar

A stylish Spanish tapas bar in Kyoto, near Gojo Station, known for its inventive, fish-forward small plates. Go for the exceptional white wine selection and creative dishes like the signature 'soup' paella.

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neuf creperie: Authentic French Galettes and Crêpes
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neuf creperie: Authentic French Galettes and Crêpes

Kyoto · Café

A cozy European-style café in Kyoto serving expertly crafted buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes. Known for its perfect textures and quality ingredients, it's a popular spot for a high-quality casual lunch or dessert.

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