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 creative take on Japanese seasonal dining in Kyoto. Chef Maekawa, trained at the famed Gion Sasaki, offers playful, cross-cultural courses culminating in a signature steamed rice pot with varied condiments.
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Kyoto · Fine Dining
Experience intimate, seasonal kaiseki at this small counter restaurant in Kyoto's Kamigyo ward. The chef prepares and explains each course, from crystalline dashi to elaborate rice dishes, directly in front of guests.
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Kyoto · Dessert Shop
A landmark tearoom in Kyoto's Gion district with a 300-year history, famed for its made-to-order kuzukiri noodles. Visitors come for the classic sweets and the serene atmosphere of its traditional interior and garden.
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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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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 · Fine Dining
A unique chicken-focused restaurant in a renovated traditional house in northern Kyoto. Guests dine in private rooms where the chef grills exceptionally fresh chicken, slaughtered to order, over a charcoal hearth before serving a sukiyaki and rice…
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Kyoto · Steakhouse
A family-run teppanyaki restaurant in Kyoto's Arashiyama district, celebrated for its perfectly grilled steaks and meticulous vegetable courses. The chef's decades of skill make it a destination for high-quality teppan dining.
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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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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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