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Must-Visit Restaurants
Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Kyoto [2025]
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Moritaya - Kiyamachi
4.6
/5
46 reviews
Japanese
From SEK 722.00
Sanjo | 365m from downtown
Address: Japan, 〒604-8001 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Kamiosakacho, 531
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Riverside outdoor seats, classic sukiyaki with choice ingredients
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Service was slow at first, we were left alone for 15 minutes, then after a few attempts finally got their attention and ordered drinks. The lady who cooked at the table was delightful and excellent. The beef was excellent. Overall a bit plain and expensive place for what was on offer. In good weather you can sit out back on the terrace and enjoy your meal.
A restaurant with a high rating on Ctrip.
[Location] At the intersection of Kamogawa and Sanjo. Don't follow the Google map, it will make you walk to the riverside under the bridge and you can't find the place. The correct way to enter is: enter from an east-west alley on a street on the west side parallel to the Kamogawa, and enter from the back of the row of restaurants facing the Kamogawa!
[Environment] The dining environment is great, all Japanese-style private rooms. Our room is not facing the Kamogawa, but there is a small Japanese courtyard outside the room, which is very delicate and the children like it very much.
[Dishes and tastes] All are set meals. The more expensive the price, the better the meat. There are three ways to cook: Sukiyaki, hot pot, and barbecue. We ate Sukiyaki. Unlike Sukiyaki, Sukiyaki is to put the ingredients in the pot and cook them, only adding a little seasoning, without adding water. There is an old aunt on the side to help you process and serve you. Wagyu is really good, it melts in your mouth, and the children ate a lot.
[Price] The price is a bit expensive. In addition to the 8% consumption tax, there is also a 10% service charge. We later found that the service charge was written in small print on the large menu, but it was not written on the single-page menu recommended to me by the Chinese waiter, and the waiter did not mention it when introducing it, which resulted in a long negotiation at the checkout.
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Kikunoi Honten
Black Diamond
4.7
/5
183 reviews
Japanese
From SEK 3435.00
Gion | 1.3 km from downtown
Address: 459 Shimokawarmachi, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0825 Kyoto Prefecture
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
A century-old kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, its Japanese courtyard exuding Zen
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Authentic Japanese cuisine and elegant traditional environment but not too fresh, service is OK but not up to Michelin standards in Europe and America. After eating, I always feel that it is not worth it.
Alaska snow crab, one crab, three ways to eat: 1. Steamed egg with crab roe. 2. Crab legs as sashimi. 3. Steamed the rest. This is my favorite way to eat it. The freshness of the ingredients determines whether it tastes delicious. So this Japanese restaurant is still very good!
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YASAKA
5.0
/5
7 reviews
Western-style
From SEK 1837.00
Gion | 1.5 km from downtown
Address: 360 Kodaiji Masuyacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0826
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Restaurants for Views & Experiences
Highlights:
Admire Yasaka Pagoda at sunset and mouth-watering teppanyaki
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Top-notch Japanese teppanyaki, unparalleled scenery, and just the right service are really worth it! For YASAKA, I can fly to Kyoto again just to have a meal at YASAKA. You can make an online reservation in advance. The chef and waiter speak English very well. During the meal, the chef will introduce the ingredients, condiments, and recommended dipping sauces for each dish to you. By the way, you can chat about traveling, so you won’t be lonely. The sommelier will also remind you to take a photo of the wine bottle so that you know which one you like.
The view is impeccable, overlooking the Yasaka Pagoda. It's best to book a time slot between 5pm and 6pm so you can watch the sunset while dining. Every detail of the restaurant is very thoughtful and you can tell the chefs take pride in their work.
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Sumiyagura Kyoto
5.0
/5
1 reviews
Japanese
From SEK 363.00
Gion | 944m from downtown
Address: 〒600-8567 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Shincho, 68
Highlights:
Aromatic charcoal-grilled eel with our secret sauce - crispy, fragrant, and delicious
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The portion size is good, there is a Chinese menu, and there is a video tutorial on how to eat eel three times, which is very considerate, the price is right, and the taste is good
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Kyo Unawa
5.0
/5
2 reviews
Japanese
From SEK 396.00
Gion | 1.2 km from downtown
Address: 553-2 Yaoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8123, Japan
Highlights:
Firm, tender grilled eel that draws crowds and endless praise
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This popular unagi rice restaurant in Kyoto's Kawaramachi offers a refined dining experience, featuring carefully selected ingredients and expertly grilled unagi.
A highly praised restaurant, I will come again if I have the chance, the Japanese food is perfect and the service is very good
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MENYA INOICHI
4.5
/5
22 reviews
Japanese
From SEK 146.00
Gion | 1.3 km from downtown
Address: 542 Ebisunocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8033, Japan
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Wagyu Ramen (Recommended by 261 Guests) | Unique Bonito Flake Broth
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Noodle House Ichi, I didn't get to eat Ichi last time I came to Kyoto. I confirmed the time with the clerk at the door when I arrived, and then came back at the time the clerk said.
Ichi Beer Craft beer, refreshing and delicious
Wagyu Roasted Wagyu Ramen, dark soy sauce soup base, slightly sweet
Pork Ramen Pork Ramen, white soup base, the bonito flower flavor covers the original flavor of the soup base.
Runny-boiled egg The runny-boiled egg is added by half a family
Both soup bases are good, I think the white soup base is better
Scallop Tofu Rice It says Hokkaido scallops, scallops and tofu rice go well together, the best of the place.
I went there in 2019. I saw this restaurant on the review and went there because it had good reviews. I went there at 11:30 and people started queuing. In Japan, you have to queue everywhere.
Actually, I have forgotten what it tastes like, but it should be very good, and the soup is clear.
The restaurant is in a small alley, not on the main street.
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Gion Uokeya U
4.9
/5
41 reviews
Japanese
From SEK 514.00
Gion | 1 km from downtown
Address: 570-120 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074
No.7 of Local Restaurants in Kyoto
Highlights:
A Kyoto machiya-style eatery, eel cooked at high heat for a fresh and tender texture
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We decided to have unagi for lunch and this restaurant is the best place to have it. Remember there are no traditional tables with chairs, it's a Japanese restaurant so after 10 minutes we felt very uncomfortable. The waiter didn't speak English
After enjoying the beautiful scenery, I went to the gion uokeya U restaurant with my friends for dinner. The eel rice here is really famous in Kyoto. The big eel looks so appetizing.
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Blue Bottle Coffee Kyoto
4.3
/5
16 reviews
Coffee Shops
From SEK 113.00
Okazaki | 1.4 km from downtown
Address: 64 Nanazenji Kusagawacho, Sakyo-ku 606-8437, Kyoto, Kyoto
Highlights:
Nestled in a century-old machiya, sip coffee and savor Kyoto's elegance
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☕️American specialty coffee blue bottle, the leader in the coffee industry ☕️My favorite coffee after %~~
🤍💛【Brand Introduction】Blue bottle was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in California. Being called the Apple of the coffee industry shows its status and influence in the coffee industry. Entering the Asian market in 2015, the first stop was Tokyo. After that, many stores were opened in the Kansai region. There are many cups and decorations around. If you like the minimalist style, I recommend taking a look [smirk] [snicker]
🤍💛This coffee shop in Kyoto was renovated from a century-old machiya house. The perfect collision of modern coffee culture and century-old machiya house.
🤍💛Tips:
【Recommended menu】 Latte / Mocha
There are many people on weekends and there are not many seats. The space is crowded. It is recommended to go early or on weekdays~
Address: 〒606-8437 64 Kusakawa-cho, Nanzenji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
Seats: 44 seats
Opening hours 9:00~18:00
The Blue Bottle Coffee in Nanchan Temple
The main attraction is the beautiful environment
I was a little reluctant to leave after breakfast at Piaoting,
so I came here for another brunch
The building is the highlight,
It is indeed the most beautiful of the several Blue Bottle Coffees I have been to
🧇Waffles Very ordinary waffles, the eggplant inside is not bad, you don’t need to order it
☕️Iced Americano Iced Americano is not bad
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Kyoto Katsugyu, Kiyomizu Gojozaka
4.6
/5
23 reviews
Japanese
From SEK 240.00
Gion | 1.8 km from downtown
Address: 京都府京都市東山区五条橋東6-583-106
Highlights:
Popular Japanese restaurant with premium steak that's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside
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[Taste] Tender. The fried wagyu beef is still tender but not greasy. You can choose how done it is, I like it a little raw, and you can also ask for some free lettuce on the side, which will be more delicious.
[Service] OK, they are indeed more humble due to their culture.
This is a rare steakhouse restaurant among the many restaurants in Pontocho. The set meal is quite affordable, and a set of steak comes with a variety of dipping sauces and ways of eating. The staff is also very welcoming to foreign customers, so I recommend everyone to come and eat.
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Bar Rocking chair
4.4
/5
7 reviews
Bars/Bistros
From SEK 293.00
Gion | 1.3 km from downtown
Address: 434-2 Tachibanacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8044
No.4 of Bars in Kyoto
Highlights:
Converted from an old machiya, enjoy Japanese garden views
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This is the highest rated bar in Kyoto on Food Log, and BEE'S KNEES also recommended it to me.
Although it is in the bustling Kawaramachi, it is on a dark alley with two doors. There is a rocking chair-shaped object next to the second door. You have to rock it before someone will pick you up.
There is a small seasonal wine menu, introducing some wines made from fresh fruits or plants, and indicating that you can order according to your preferences. There are many types of food, and even desserts.
I ordered a glass of lime gimlet first. The bartender repeatedly confirmed with me whether the alcohol capacity is okay? Can it be made lighter? I stubbornly refused! The fresh fragrance of lime and the taste of wine rushed up when I took a sip, which was strong and delicious.
The second glass was a cocktail made with fresh basil leaves and crushed ice like a mojito. The taste is really what I like, but the crushed ice didn't give me a straw, which I really...
After I asked for the third glass, he recommended the wine made from Ain grapes. What a coincidence that I also used it in the last glass of bee's knees. This little liqueur must taste good. But there is no garnish, and it is made into a smoothie without a straw!
Although this bar doesn't accept reservations, if you're lucky enough to find a seat, it's the perfect place to experience Japanese cocktails with a Western atmosphere!
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