Ranking
21 places in the "Izakaya" selection: editorial grades from A+ to F, prices, Tabelog scores and a map.
Places ranked: 21
Kyoto · Izakaya
In the heart of Kyoto's Gion district, Gion Rohan is a celebrated izakaya serving creative, seasonal small plates in an intimate counter setting. It's a destination for its signature dish: a pressed mackerel sandwich known as saba sando.
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Kyoto · Bar
An on-site brewery in a century-old Kyoto townhouse in the Nakagyo ward. Go for the fresh, location-exclusive beers and a menu of dishes designed for beer pairing, from beer-yeast karaage to fish and chips.
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Kyoto · Izakaya
A long-running izakaya in Kyoto's Sakyo ward, loved by locals for its vintage Showa-era atmosphere. Visitors come for the counter theatre around a large oden pot and signature dishes like tender duck roast and marinated mackerel.
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Kyoto · Izakaya
In Kyoto's Shimogyo ward, Sake Dokoro Terayama is an izakaya that elevates pub fare to near-kappo levels of precision. It's sought out for its charcoal-grilled wagyu sandwich and creative dishes at a fair price.
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Kyoto · Izakaya
Creative, Kyoto-style kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) served at an intimate counter in the Sendocho area. Known for its light batter and inventive combinations, it offers excellent value, but international visitors report being denied entry.
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