KYOTO
Cenci
Acclaimed bi-level restaurant offering innovative Italian & Asian dishes, plus a serene courtyard.
44-7 Shogoin Entomicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8323, Japan
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Ramen Nishiki
Creative ramen meals turned out in a sleek, narrow setting with an open kitchen & counter seating.
416 Hashimotocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0083, Japan
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Sushi Saeki
Omakase experience in Kyoto founded by chef Hiroshi Saeki.
663 Izumicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0015, Japan
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Coppie
The menu is an inventive fusion of Japanese, Western, Chinese, and other international influences, with a special focus on fermented flavors and seasonal ingredients.
Japan, 〒600-8353 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Takatsujiinokumacho, ３６７番地
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Monk
Located on the philosopher’s path, this restaurant pairs local ingredients and high-end dishes with delicious pizza dough and an interesting food philosophy. Everything is cooked in a wood fire oven in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
This restaurant must be booked by clients directly. Reservations open via Monks online portal 2 months in advance, at 12:00 PM Kyoto Time.
147 Jodoji Shimominamidacho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8404, Japan
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Motoi
French-Japanese fusion restaurant located in a renovated Kyoto residence with over 100 years of history.
Japan, 〒604-0952 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Tawarayacho, 186
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Da Yuki
An authentic Neapolitan pizzeria in the heart of Kyoto.
36-3 Okazaki Enshojicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8344, Japan
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Lurra
New fusion restaurant opened by top chef who worked at Noma and Tapas Molecular Bar. Really modern and innovative cuisine using local ingredients.
396 Sekisenincho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0021, Japan
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Yakiniku Yazawa
Easily one of the finest Japanese BBQ restaurants serving only A5 Yazawa Beef.
Japan, 〒600-8092 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Shinmeicho, 243 雅綾小路ビル 1階
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Sushi Fukagawa
Provides an exquisite dining experience with highest quality ingredients and a touch of creativity of the master.
Japan, 〒604-0982 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Matsumotocho, 576-2 ルレーブ寺町夷川
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Mikaku
A teppanyaki restaurant serving the highest grade of wagyu with a view of the river.
65, Tokiwacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0079, Japan
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Itoh Dining
Very popular steak teppanyaki restaurant in a beautiful traditional Japanese building.
Japan, 〒605-0085 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Sueyoshicho, 80
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Uzuraya
A tiny poultry specialty "Uzura-ya" with 8 counter seats, located alongside the kamo River next to Gion Shijo Sta0on, Kyoto.
Japan, 〒605-0079 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Tokiwacho, 二丁目177-1
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Torisaki
This restaurant opened in November 2019 and is the sister restaurant of the famous Michelin star Torishiki restaurant in Tokyo.
292-1 Takoyakushicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0021, Japan
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Hitomi
This restaurant is extremely popular with locals but remains fairly unknown to foreign travelers. Good for a local experience.
96 Okikucho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8376, Japan
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Yoshikawa
Yoshikawa serves Kyoto’s best tempura in a beautiful old wooden building built around a charming Japanese garden.
Japan, 〒604-8093 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, 下ル 富小路通り
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Kyoboshi
At Tempura Kyoboshi, you will taste a secret that has been kept safe for over three generations. Cherishing the recipes passed down from his grandfather, Chef Toshinori Sakakibara’s craftsmanship has won him a Michelin star for 9 consecutive years.
Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan
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Tenyu
Operated by Tawaraya, Kyoto's finest ryokan, Tenyu is a tempura restaurant that's a cut above your usual joint.
299 Shimohakusancho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8085, Japan
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Tempura Endo Yasaka
Kyoto-style fish & vegetable tempura in a restaurant with a serene, traditional Japanese interior.
Japan, 〒605-0811 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Komatsucho, 566 566
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Hyotei
Set on the grounds of the Nanzenji Temple, Hyotei has been operating for over 400 years. Chef Yoshihiro Takahashi now provides some of the best kaiseki dining.
35 Nanzenji Kusakawacho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8437, Japan
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