Ranking
An editorial ranking: grades from A+ to F, price range, and the Tabelog score where one exists.
Places ranked: 320
Kyoto · Fine Dining
A one-chef counter restaurant in Kyoto's Kita Ward, Raiz serves modern Spanish tasting menus using local produce. It's a destination for inventive cooking and exceptional house-baked bread in an intimate setting.
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Kyoto · Café
Experience formal afternoon tea in a restored Meiji-era mansion in Kyoto. This cafe is celebrated for its elaborate plated desserts, seasonal kakigori, and elegant period interiors near Maruyama Park.
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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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Kyoto · Fine Dining
In a traditional Gion machiya, Mizudaki Manjiro (水だき 萬治郎) serves two distinct seasonal menus: a rich, slow-cooked mizutaki chicken hotpot in winter, and a highly sought-after oyakodon for lunch in summer.
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Kyoto · Take-out / Takeaway
This is the takeout counter of the famed Kyoto restaurant Murasakino Wakuden, located in the JR Kyoto Isetan department store. It offers a chance to sample high-end restaurant techniques in beautifully packaged bento boxes and signature lotus-root…
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Kyoto · Fine Dining
A seasonal hotpot specialist in Kyoto's Saiin district, open only from October to April. Kushi Tora is sought out by diners for its exceptional chicken chanko and sukiyaki, featuring high-quality local vegetables and fresh, morning-prepared chicken.
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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 · Specialty Coffee
A minimalist coffee stand in Arashiyama, right by the Togetsukyo Bridge. This is the flagship of the % ARABICA brand, famous for expertly made lattes designed for takeaway to enjoy along the banks of the Katsura River.
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Kyoto · Specialty Coffee
A specialty coffee shop in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, famous for its view of the Yasaka Pagoda. Visitors come for its signature 'Kyoto latte' and minimalist design, making it a prime photo spot.
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Kyoto · Pâtisserie
A three-storey 'baum museum' in Kyoto's Minami ward, dedicated to the popular Kyo Baamu baumkuchen. Visit to watch the cakes being made, enjoy fresh-from-the-oven versions in the cafe, or book a hands-on baking experience.
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Kyoto · Buffet
A stylish hotel dining room in Kyoto's Minami ward, famed for its high-quality breakfast. Guests receive two daily open sandwiches alongside a curated buffet of local produce, making it a popular choice for visitors seeking exceptional value.
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Kyoto · Fine Dining
A long-standing, family-run beef kappo in Kyoto's Gion district. Yassan (安参) is famous for its omakase menu featuring exceptional raw beef sashimi and a signature slow-cooked beef tail, prepared according to century-old recipes.
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