はやり粉くもうこりのKyoto Restaurant Guidebook A selection of Kyoto’s best restaurants Kyoto City Tourist Association. Kyoto Convention Bureau 2009.4. 50,000 “Kyoto Restaurant Guidebook” is a useful and practical guidebook for foreign visitors visiting Kyoto. This booklet covers a wide range of restaurants, café and bars ranging from exclusive Kyoto cuisine to sweets.  For your convenience, availability of English menu, accepted credit cards, recommended menus and other useful information is listed in each restaurant information with detailed location map. Make your visit to Kyoto delicious and unforgettable with this guidebook. *Restaurant names and contents in this guidebook are based on the information provided by each restaurant.京都を旅行される海外の方に、その思い出のひとつとなってほしいとの思いから、「京食」を発行いたしました。「京食」のタイトルは京都での「食によるおもてなし」が、海外の方々に、旅の大きな思い由になるよう「京都ならではのおもてなし」との思いを表しています。英語販飲食店ガイドブック製作振造委員会
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Meat, Steak, Yakiniku Japanese BBQ
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Pub, Bar, Japanese Tavern

Tofu

Tempura
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Café
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Western Cuisine

International Cuisine
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Kyoto/Japanese Cuisine
Kyoto cuisine or Japanese cuisine is praised for its beautiful taste and appearance all over the world.  A full of local Kyoto vegetables and finest quality seasonal ingredients are perfectly and skillfully cooked in each dish.  In a classic Japanese style restaurant or ryokan inn, enjoy the beauties of every season that Kyoto offers for your palate. Recommended menus Tofu Gozen set (from 15:00): ¥2,100 Obanzai buffet: ¥1,890 Recommended menus Salt Chanko hot-pot: ¥3,800 Chige Korean spicy Chanko hot-pot: ¥3,800 Seafood Chanko hot-pot: ¥3,800 Chanko hot-pot course: ¥5,000 Chef's recommended course: ¥8,000 Chef's recommended course: ¥10,000
Arashiyama Mukadeya
滝山百足屋
Buffet style Obanzai, Kyoto's hearty home dishes
Arashiyama Mukadeya combines both traditional and modern Japanese es- sence.  The thick entrance door used to be a door of a large storage.  You will also find a big kitchen hearth.  Bamboo is used everywhere for interior decoration and you will enjoy fine view of Arashiyama's natural scenery through a large window.  Obanzai is the name of Kyoto's home dishes. Obanzai buffet is very popular and offers a variety of healthy and hearty Kyoto dishes. | 2F of Keifuku Arashiyama Sta., 20-1 Tsukurimichi-cho, Saga Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku Open everyday: late Mar.-early Dec.: 11:00-20:30(L.O.) late Dec.-late Mar.: 11:00-18:30 (L.O.) Tel: 075-873-1881 http://ww.kurochiku.co.jp English menu not available No credit cards accepted
Chanko Kamiyama
ちゃんこかみやま
Chanko hot-pot to enjoy a range of fresh ingredients all together
Chanko is a hot-pot dish where all kind of food are in one big pot.  In a re- laxing restaurant, you can experience the special Chanko hot-pot.  The soup is not too heavy and has strong flavor.  A small portion of Chanko hot- pot is available so a single visit is welcomed.  In addition to the Chanko hot-pot, other fresh seafood dishes must be tasted. 347-17 Gion-cho Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku Open: 18:00-1:00 Closed: Sun., national holidays Tel: 075-551-0057 English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
Fujiya
Recommended menus Lunch Onjaku-zen set (counter seats only): ¥2,625 Hanagoyomi set: ¥3,990 Lunch Kaiseki course, Matsu: ¥5,250 Dinner Chef's recommendation course (counter seats only): ¥5,250 Kaiseki course, Fuji: ¥8,400 Kaiseki course, Yuki: ¥10,500
Traditional Kyoto cuisine and a warm hospitality
You can experience an authentic Kyoto cuisine at Fujiya.  Counter seats are available up to 8 people and a large Japanese room can accommodate up to 40 people.  The counter seats have a comfortable sunken floor, and ta- ble seats can be set in the Japanese room.  Matcha green tea will be served upon request. Kiyamachi-dori Sanjo-agaru  (west side of the street, north of Sanjo), Nakagyo-ku Open: 11:00-14:00 (L.O.), 17:00-21:00 (L.O.) Tel: 075-252-1811 http://www.kyo-fujiya.co.jp English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
Gion Hanasato
京料理祇園花壇
Elegant taste and appearance of Kyoto cuisine in Gion
Gion is the most elegant and historical district of Kyoto, where maiko and geiko are still in activity.  Hanasato is located in the heart of Gion and you can feel the depth of Kyoto culture through their colorful dishes using the best ingredients of the day.  Kaiseki course menus are popular.  Reason- ably-priced Shokado bento lunch box is also popular for tourists. Recommended menus Lunch Yasaka set: ¥3,465 Shirakawa (mini Kaiseki course): ¥4,620 Kamogawa (Kaiseki course): ¥5,775 Dinner Gion course: ¥11,550 Maruyama course: ¥17,325 Higashiyama: ¥23,100 Hanamikoji-dori Shijo-sagaru, Gion-machi, Higashiyama-ku Open: 11:00-15:30 (LO.: 14:30), 17:00-22:00 (LO.: 20:00) Closed: irregularly Tel: 075-561-3311 http://www.gion-hanasato.jp/ English menu available VISA
きおん短
Recommended menus Kyoto Kaiseki course: ¥12,075-14,490 Beef shabushabu: ¥8,037 Kyoto beef Kaiseki course: ¥21,735 Blowfish course (winter only): ¥10,867 Kyoto cuisine and maiko performance dinner show: ¥18,000 (dinner with all you-can-drink)
Gion Hatanaka
Luxurious Japanese inn and restaurant for seasonal Kyoto cuisine
Gion Hatanaka is a luxury traditional Japanese inn (ryokan) located in Yasa- ka Shrine, which is famous for Kyoto's annual massive Gion Festival in July.  Both excellent Kyoto cuisine using seasonal ingredients and thor- oughly cared hospitality are here for your pleasure.  You can have your pri- vate room to enjoy your meal.  Gion Hatanaka regularly organizes Kyoto Cuisine & Maiko Evening plan where you can enjoy watching dances by maiko (Apprentice Geisha) with your dinner (English explanation available). MARRI
京科理語や
Recommended menus Chef's recommended course: ¥10,000
Gion Sato
Beautiful combination of sophisticated taste and dish presentation
ぎおん佐藤
Gion Sato is located in Kyoto's best traditional Gion district which special- izes in sushi and other Japanese dishes.  There are counter seats where the table is made from one solid hinoki cypress timber.  Colorful seasonal dishes are served on the table one by one.  Try beautiful combination of sophisticated cooking skills and taste with humble but hearty service for a relaxing dining experience. 256 Gion-cho Kita-gawa, Shijo-dori Yamato-oji- higashi-iru, Higashiyama-ku Open: 17:00-24:00 Closed: Mon. Tel: 075-531-8811 English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
格家別組
Recommended menus Meals: ¥12,000-¥25,000 *meals will be served only for overnight stay customers.
Hiiragiya Bekkan
Experience of true Japan in a classic Japanese architecture
Though located in the central area of the city, you will experience different world once stepping into this tranquil site of Hiiragiya Bekkan.  Everything is prepared perfectly to welcome the guests, from room facilities and meals to staff's hospitality.  You will enjoy superb Kyoto Kaiseki (traditional local food) course in your room as each dish will be served by a staff one by one.  Breakfast is available either in Japanese or Western style.  There are four bath rooms which can be used privately. 431 Yamamoto-cho, Gokomachi-dori Nijo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:30 (open everyday) Tel: 075-231-0151 http://www.hiiragiya.com English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
Japanese Restaurant Sagano
日本科理嵯峨野
Experience the real taste of Japanese cuisine in a historical setting
There is a classic style Japanese court-yard garden inside the restaurant. Our lunch sets and Kaiseki course menus use full of colorful seasonal in- gredients which let you feel the sensitive sense of the seasons in Japan. Private Japanese style rooms (with sunken floor table seats) are available for your special occasions with your family or friends.  The restaurant will feature a new corner that replace the Teppanyaki, a refurbished Tempura- kappo, scheduled to open at the end of June. 2F of Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto, Karasuma-dori Takatsuji- higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku Open everyday: 7:00-10:00 (breakfast), 11:30-14:30 (lunch), 17:00-21:00 (dinner) Tel: 075-342-2163 http://www.princess-kyoto.co.jp English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS JAL MILEAGE BANK mile bonus available In front of the south gate of Yasaka Shrine, 505 Gion- cho Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku Open: 12:00-14:00 (accepted from 10 people; reserva- tions required), 17:00-19:30 (L.O.; reservations required) Closed: irregularly Tel: 075-541-5315 http://www.thehatanaka.co.jp/English/index.html English menu not available VISA, DINERS, MASTERS,中国銀聯Recommended menus Traditional Kyoto Kaiseki cuisine MAP [ B ] Recommended menus Lunch Ume course: ¥5,250 Shiraume course: ¥4,200 Koume course: ¥3,150 Dinner Tenjin course: ¥7,350 Kurosuke Kaiseki course, Matsu: ¥8,400 Kurosuke Kaiseki course, Take: ¥6,300 Recommended menus Kyoto Yuba Zen set: ¥2,100 Hannari Zen set: ¥2,940 Hannari Zen set with yuba rice: ¥3,255 Yu-tofu Zen set: ¥3,255 Yu-tofu Zen set with yuba rice: ¥3,570 Yuba-nabe hot-pot set: ¥3,255 Yuba-nabe hot-pot set with yuba nce: ¥3,570 Recommended menus Machiya course: ¥3,800 Skewered chicken balls: ¥240 Skewered leek and chicken: ¥260 Honen-kushi: ¥280 Eggroli: ¥500 Tofu and 10 kinds vegetable salad: ¥700 Kushikura chicken: ¥880
Kamishichiken Kurosuke
上七軒くろすけ
Enjoy hearty service and fine Kyoto cuisine in a historical setting
Kamishichiken Kurosuke's 120-year-old building used to be an Ochaya, a house where maiko (apprentice of the geisha) lived.  Furniture and interior decorations remain as same with the old days so that you can experience elegant geisha world of Kyoto.  There is a small stage in the room on the second floor where you will enjoy watching maiko dance (additional charge required; please enquire for details).  The dishes use a lot of tofu which is very healthy and will satisfy your appetite. 699 Shinsei-cho, Imadegawa-dori Shichihonmatsu-nishi-iru, Kamigyo-ku Open: 11:30-14:30 (LO.), 17:00-21:30 (LO.) Closed: Tues. (open if 25th is Tues. or a national holiday and close next day) Tel: 075-466-4889 http://www.kurochiku.co.jp English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS *A 10% service charge will be added for dinner time.
高台寺羽柴
Perfect marriage between home-made yuba and Kyoto cuisine
Kodaiji Hashiba's home-made yuba (soy milk skin) is a specialty to be tried. Every morning, freshly produced yuba arrives from their factory.  The res- taurant is located just next to Entoku-in Temple (sub-temple of Kodai-ji Tem- ple) which is one of the highlight areas of Higashiyama district.  You can en- joy your meal while viewing a dignified Yasaka Pagoda from your seat. 2F of Nene Bldg, 530 Kodajji Shimogawara-cho, Higashiyama-ku Open: 11:00-15:00 (L.O.), 17:00-20:00 (L.O.); dinner time is available only during the special night time illumination period of Kodai-ji Temple Closed: Oct. 6 Tel: 075-531-0666 http://ww.kodaiji-hashiba.co.jp English menu available
炭火甲焼き 甲くら
Feel Japanese seasons on skewers in a 100-year-old machiya house
Only strictly selected fine ingredients are used for Kushikura's skewered dishes. Each skewer is carefully grilled on a Bincho-tan charcoal. Try sea- sonal Kyoto vegetables and other taste on each skewer. 584 Hiiragi-cho, Takakura-dori Oike-agaru, Nakagyo-ku Open: 11:30-14:30 (LO.: 14:00), 17:00-22:30 (LO.: 21:45) Closed: end and beginning of the year Tel: 075-213-2211 http://fukunaga-tf.com/kushikura/index.html English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS Recommended menus Nigiri sushi: ¥2,500 Tempura course: ¥3,500 Katsugyo course: ¥5,000 Kaiseki course: ¥8,000 Yasaka course: ¥5,000
Kyo Shinzan
Try the taste of Kyoto cuisine at ease
At Kyo Shinzan, you will feel delicate hospitality to welcome customers in a true Japanese atmosphere which has passed down for generations in the old capital.  Experience the rich taste and depth of Japanese cuisine in relax- ing mood.  There are some rooms equipped with sunken floor table seats. | Nawate-dori Shinbashi-nishi-iru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Open: 11:30-15:00 (L.O.: 14:30). 17:00-22:00 (L.O.: 21:30) Closed: Dec. 31-Jan. 2 Tel: 075-541-6980 English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
京料理六盛
Recommended menus Tecke Bento lunch bcx (until 14:00): ¥3,465 Teoke Bento lunch box with sashimi (until 17:00): ¥4,389 Miyako (until 17:00): ¥6,353 Recommended course: ¥8,085 Koto course: ¥6,353 Hana course: ¥9,240 Tecke Kaiseki course: ¥11,550 Kaiseki course, Manyo: ¥14,490 Recommended menus Tsurezure Bento lunch bax: ¥2,940 Tendon set: ¥1,365 Tempura set: ¥2,200 Nigiri sushi with soup: ¥2,000 Special nigiri sushi with soup: ¥2,500 Hisago sushi with soup: ¥1,500 Seasonal lunch set,Ume: ¥2,200 Rice topped with teriyaki grilled Edo eel: ¥2,400
Kyoryori Rokusei
A time-honored restaurant with 110-year history
Rokusei has served wonderful Kyoto cuisine for 110 years.  It is particularly popular for celebrating occasions, for example, wedding, first shrine visit for a new born baby, children's healthy growth celebration, etc.  Located in a cultural area where the Heian Shrine and other fine museums are gathered. 71 Okazaki Nishi Tenno-cho, Sakyo-ku Open: 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00 (LO.: 20:00), no break on Sat., Sun., holidays Closed: Mon. (open if Mon. is a national holiday) Tel: 075-751-6171 http://www.rokusei.co.jp English menu available VISA, DINERS萬長
Mantyo
Real Kyoto cuisine cooked with heart
Mantyo, located in front of the north entrance of Myoshin-ji Temple, spe- cializes in Kyoto cuisine and sushi.  One of the recommended menus is the Tsurezure Bento lunch box which is named from a famous Japanese diary written by Kenko Yoshida, who lived near the restaurant.  You will en¬ joy the real taste of Kyoto cuisine and sushi with reasonable prices. In front of the north gate of Myoshin-ji Temple, Ichijo-dori, Ukyo-ku Open: 11:00-20:00 (reservations necessary after 17:00) Closed: irregularly Tel: 075-461-3961 http://ww.mantyo.com English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS京新山
Kushikura
Kodaiji Hashiba
Minoko
Recommended menus Lunch (including tax and service charge) Chabako Bento lunch box: from ¥4,000 Chabako Bento lunch box: ¥5,200 Hangetsu Fuchidaka lunch course: ¥6,930 Furyu Kaiseki course: from ¥10,444 Dinner (including tax and service charge) Furyu Kaiseki course: from ¥15,697 Recommended menus Kyoto Kaiseki course, Miyako: ¥8,893 Kyoto Kaiseki course, Yasaka: ¥7,507 Gion Gozen set, Mai (lunch): ¥3,234 Gion Gozen set, Nagomi: ¥4,158 Gion Gozen set, Utage: ¥5,544 Yu-tofu & yuba Gozen set: ¥4,158 Yu-tofu Gozen set (lunch): ¥3,060
Traditional Kyoto cuisine in a beautiful Japanese room
英漫本In a classic Sukiya-zukuri architecture, experience the world of a sophisti- cated Kyoto cuisine using a full of seasonal ingredients.  Located very close from Kodai-ji Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park and downtown, Minoko offers unforgettable dining moment for your Kyoto trip. 480 Api-cho, Gion Shimogawara-dori, Higashiyama-ku Open: 11:30-14:30 (L.O.), 17:00-20:00 (L.O.) Closed: irregularly, beginning of Jan. Tel: 075-561-0328 English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
Mitoko
Elegant Kyoto cuisine in the historical Gion
Mitoko has been located in the historical and elegant Gion, the district of maiko and geiko for 50 years.  You will experience wonderful Kyoto Kaiseki courses or reasonably priced Gozen sets depending on your needs and your budget.天皇帝| Gion Hanamikoji Shijo-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku Open: 11:30-15:00, 16:00-22:00 (L.O.: 21:00) Tel: 075-561-3602 http://ww.gion-mitoko.jp English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS A 5% room charge will be added if using a private room. Non-smoking seat is available only in the private rooms.
Mukadeya Honten
Recommended menus Lunch Mukadeva Bento lunch box: ¥3,150 Mukadeya Gozen set: ¥5,250 Dinner Shinmachi set: ¥5,250 Nishiki set: ¥7,350 Muromachi set: ¥10,500 *A 10% service charge will be added for dinner time. Mukadeya successfully renovated a traditional Machiya, a Kyoto residential and business house from the mid Meiji period (1868-1912).  As you go through the restaurant's wood lattice entrance, you will see the stone paved path and kitchen hearth.  Antique furniture and house structure give nostalgic and warm feelings of the old Kyoto.  As well as dishes using Kyo- to vegetables and seasonal ingredients, you will fully enjoy this dining ex- perience at Mukadeya with all senses. 381 Mukadeya-cho, Shinmachi-dori Nishikikoji-agaru, Nakagyo-ku Open: 11:00-14:00 (L.O.), 17:00-21:00 (L.O.) Closed: Wed. Tel: 075-256-7039 http://www.kurochiku.co.jp English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS Recommended menus Special lunch Kaiseki course: ￥15,000 Lunch Kaiseki course: ¥25,000 Dinner Kaiseki course: ¥37,800 *prices include tax and service charge. Okazaki Tsuruya opened in 1928 as an accommodation for people who came to Kyoto to prepare for the ceremony of ascendance of the Emperor Showa held at the imperial palace.  We have welcomed many celebrities and famous people since then.  Enjoy the true excellence of our Japanese cuisine in a dignified Sukiya-zukuri building with a fine Japanese garden at the foot of Higashiyama hill. 30 Okazaki Higashi Tenno-cho, Sakyo-ku Open: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00 Closed: Dec. 26-Jan. 6 Tel: 075-761-0171 http://www.kyoto-tsuruya.co.jp English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS旬・炭火焼
Oki
Fresh seafood from all over Japan
Strictly selected fresh seafood arrive to Oki from all over Japan every day. Oki's cooking style is very simple to offer a direct taste of the sea.  A vari- ety of Japanese sake option is available for your fun night with good foods and friends.  Oki's friendly staff will welcome you! Recommended menus Kumoko cod milt with sour soy sauce: ¥800 Hot-pot cooked beef: ¥500 Sweet-stewed pork: ¥800 Grilled Nodoguro fish: ¥1,200 Grilled Tsubodai fish: ¥900 Butter-grilled scallop: ¥900 Grilled dried mackerel: ¥900 Sashimi: current prices 60 Kamei-cho, Yamato-oji-dori Shijo-sagaru 2 Chome, Higashiyama-ku Open: 17:30-1:30 Closed: Thurs. Tel: 075-541-6464 English menu not available VISA, MASTERS旅報こうろRecommended menus Genji Zen set: ¥3,675 Utsusemi Zen set: ¥4,725 Kohro Kaiseki course: ¥5,775 Fukumi Kaiseki course: ¥6,825 Hanayoi Kaiseki course: ¥8,925 Agemaki Kaiseki course: ¥10,500 Sukiyaki: ¥5,250
Ryokan Kohro
Traditional Japanese cuisine in a ryokan inn
Kohro is a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn.  Generally, ryokan offers Jap- anese cuisine for the quests staying in the inn.  Kohro serves not only for their staying guests but also for tourists just visiting them to enjoy great meals.  However, reservations are necessary to make in advance as it takes a while to prepare for a real course of Japanese cuisine. On the north-east corner of Sakaimachi and Rokka- ku, Nakagyo-ku Open: 11:00-14:30, 17:00-22:00 Tel: 075-221-7807 http://www.kohro.com/ English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS "Genji and Ulsusemi Zen sets are available only in the lunch time
Traditional taste and cooking skill with 100-year history
Okazaki Tsuruya
同時つネ家
百足屋本店
Fine Kyoto home dishes in a traditional Machiya house
Seiwasou
科亭旅館清和荘
Taste Kyoto vegetables and seasonal dishes in a Japanese room with fine view
Recommended menus Kaiseki couse: from ¥8,400 Kame Shokado set: ¥3,675 Tsuru Shokado set: ¥5,250 Lunch Kaiseki couse (weekday only): ¥5,250 Lunch Tenshin set (weekday only): ¥2,730 Recommended menus Kaiseki course (about 9 dishes): ¥9,975 (appetizers, soup, sashimi, sim- mered dish, grilled dish, deep-fried dish, vinegared dish, rice, dessert) Kaiseki course (about 10 dishes): ¥12,075 (one more dish will be added above) Kaiseki course (about 10 dishes): ¥14,175 (one more dish will be added above) Steak course (about 7 dishes): ¥9,975 or ¥12,075 (appetizers, soup, simmered dish, steak, deep-fried dish, rice, dessert) Tempura course (about 7 dishes): ¥9,975 or ¥12,075 (appetizers, soup, simmered dish, grilled dish, assorted tempura, rice, dessert) There is a famous well at Seiwasou where people can still enjoy a sweet and natural spring water.  Seiwasou uses plenty of this water for their dishes.  Enjoy a delicate Japanese cuisine in a private room with a fine view of the garden. 8 Fukakusa Echigoyashiki-cho, Fushimi-ku Open: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00 (LO.: 19:00) Closed: Mon. (open if Mon. is a holiday and so closed on Tues.), Dec. 30-Jan. 2, three days in mid Aug. Tel: 075-641-6238 http://www.serwasou.com English menu not available VISA
Shiraume
Experience sophisticated Kyoto cuisine in traditional Japanese settings
Shiraume originally started as an Ochaya, a place where maiko (apprentice of geisha) lives and works about 140 years ago.  Today they operate as a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) serving Kyoto cuisine meal.  It is located in the very historical area which is designated as a special preservation dis- trict of traditional buildings.  You may feel as if you were visiting Japan 100 years ago.  If you are lucky, you may see elegant appearance of maiko and geiko, hearing their wooden clogs.  Standing by serene Shirakawa Stream, cherry blossom in spring, hydrangea and fireflies in summer, bush clovers in autumn and plum in winter… You will enjoy best seasonal beauty any- time you visit Shiraume.
All seats at Shiraume are private so
you can fully enjoy both excellent Kyoto cuisine and this classic Japa- nese building.  Shiraume's Kaiseki course uses a lot of the best ingre- dients of the day.  Steak course using Kobe beef, Tempura course is also highly recommended.  Special plan to arrange maiko and geiko is available. They will come to your room and per- form beautiful dance and songs (addi- tional charge required; please enquire for details).  If you have any food al- lergy, tell them in advance and a spe- cial menu will be prepared. By Shirakawa Stream, Gion Shinbashi, Higashiyama-ku Open: 17:30-22:00 (LO.: 20:00) Closed: irregularly Tel: 075-561-1459 tomoko-shiraume@kuf.biglobe.ne.jp http://www.shiraume-kyoto.jp English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS *Reservations are necessary the day before by e-mail or FAX. *reservations by phone is accepted only in Japanese; let us know which course menu you choose when making a reservation. Recommended menus Lunch Kaiseki course, Tamba: ¥10,500 Lunch set: ¥6,825 Staying overnight With seasonal special dishes: ¥30,450 Kaiseki course, Kiho: ¥25,200 Recommended menus Koetsu Mizusashi Bento lunch box: ¥3,700 Yuba cuisine: ¥3,900 Kaiseki course, Usagi: ¥6,300 Kaiseki course, Kine: ¥8,400 Kaiseki course, Usu: ¥10,500 Recommended menus Lunch set: ¥3,150 Lunch set: ¥4,200 Lunch set: ¥5,250 Lunch set: ¥7,350 Kaiseki course: ¥8,400 Kaiseki course: ¥10,500 Kaiseki course: ¥13,650 Kaiseki course: ¥15,750
Sumiya Kiho-an
A classic Japanese onsen spa & Japanese cuisine in suburban area
Sumiya Kiho-an is located in the countryside of Kameoka, about 30 min. drive from Saga Arashiyama of Kyoto.  The building is a classic Japanese style including earthen floor entrance and alcove decorated with paper dyed with natural persimmon leaves.  Some rooms are equipped with a private open-air bath made of special wood.  Feel the sense of Japanese beauty in the Yunohana Onsen hot spa area in Kameoka. 25 Kakihana Miyano-oku, Hiedano-cho, Kameoka Open: 11:00-14:30 (lunch time: reservation required) Closed: iregularly Tel: 0771-22-0394 http://www.sumiya.ne.jp/ English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
四条御旅町田ごと
Tagoto
Enjoy a relaxing and traditional Kyoto cuisine
Only a few steps from bustle Shijo Street as the stone paved approach leads you, there is a serene classic Japanese space for you.  Enjoy your meal in a tranquil room although you are in the middle of downtown.  The dishes use a lot of seasonal Kyoto vegetables and specialties of Kyoto in- cluding yuba (soy milk skin). 34 Otabi-cho, Shijo-dori Kawaramachi-nishi-iru, Shimogyo-ku Open: 11:00-15:00 (L.O.), 16:30-21:00 (L.O.: 20:30) Closed: Jan. 1 Tel: 075-221-1811 http://kyoto-tagoto.co.jp English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
Tamaya Kamogawa-mise
玉屋かも川店
Wonderful Kaiseki courses using seasonally harvested Kamigamo local vegetables
Located close to Kamigamo Shrine and serene Kamo River, Tamaya Kamo- gawa-mise offers fine Kyoto cuisine which uses a full of seasonal locally grown vegetables and fresh seafood. The building is a beautiful Sukiya-zu- kuri style Japanese house which accommodates a large banquet room (up to 50 people) and 6 small private rooms (for 2-8 people).  Table seats in a Japanese room are available. 30-19 Kamigamo Asatsuyugahara-cho, Kita-ku Open: 12:00-13:00 (L.O.), 17:00-19:30 (L.O.) Closed: Wed. and two days a month on other day Tel: 075-723-0353 http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~kamigamo-tamaya/index.htm http://r.gnavi.co.jp/k007300 English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS "service charge will be added (10% for lunch time, 15% for dinner time)
すみや魚蜂葱
自相Recommended menus Tofu Kaiseki course: ¥5,250 Yuba Kaiseki course: ¥5,250 Tofu Gozen set: ¥3,780 Yuba Gozen set: ¥3,780 Take Bento lunch box: ¥3,150 Kaiseki course (reservations necessary): from ¥8,400
Togetsutei Shohukaku
渡月亭松風図
By Togetsu-kyo Bridge, the best location for exploring Arashiyama area
A fine view of Togetsu-kyo Bridge, Mount Ogura and other beautiful scenes of Arashiyama can be enjoyed from your traditional Japanese style room.  Using Kyoto's tofu and yuba (soy milk curd) as main ingredients, you will fully enjoy delicate taste of Kyoto cuisine.  Our dishes are particu- larly popular among female visitors to make enjoy both eyes and tongue. Kan-yuchi, Saga Nakanoshima-cho, Ukyo-ku Open: 11:00-19:00 (L.O.), until 18:00 (L.O.) in winter Closed: irregularly Tel: 075-871-1310 http://www.kyoto-arashiyama.jp/ English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS Recommended menus Loin cutlet set (70g, 120g, 160g): from ¥1,000 Fillet cutlet set (70g, 120g, 160g): from ¥1,100 Fresh yuba croquette with fillet cutlet: ¥1,440 Katsukura Zen set: ¥1,750 Large size steamed egg hotchpotch: ¥450 Recommended menus Mishima Tei Sukiyaki: ¥12,705 Extra special Sukiyaki: ¥9,933 Special Sukiyaki: ¥8,663 Mishima Tei Mizudaki: ¥12,705 Extra special Mizudaki: ¥9,933 Special Mizudaki: ¥8,663 Mishima Tei Oil Yaki: ¥12,705 Extra special Oil Yaki: ¥9,933 Recommended menus Lunch time Sukiyaki or Shabushabu course Honten: ¥3,670-4,720 Kiyamachi-ten: ¥3,150-7,870 Dinner time Sukiyaki course: ¥3,990-7,870 Shabushabu course: ¥3,990-7,870 Oiru-yaki course: ¥5,040-7,870
Katsukura Sanjo
Delicious Tonkatsu pork cutlet grown in Kyoto
Katsukura is a Kyoto-based Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) restaurant.  Faint scent of hand-grated sesame fills inside.  Katsukura has respected the tradition of their Kyoto Tonkatsu taste for many years.  You can get free refills on rice and cabbage. 16 Ishibashi-cho, Sanjo-dori Teramachi-higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku Open: 11:00-21:30 (LO.: 21:00), Sat.: 11:00-22:00 (LO.: 21:30) Closed: irregularly Tel: 075-212-3581 http://fukunaga-tf.com/katsukura/index.html English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS三崎亭
Mishima Tei
The first quality Japanese beef since 1873
Mishima Tei has offered the best quality Japanese beef cuisine on the present site, Teramachi Sanjo, since 1873, just after the Meiji restoration. The name is honorary known throughout Japan as the restaurant which has offered wonderful beef cuisine for over 130 years. Teramachi-dori Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku Open: 11:30-22:00 (LO.: 21:00) Closed: Wed. (open every day in Nov. & Dec., open on a national holiday and closed next day) Tel: 075-221-0003 English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS Room charge (sunken floor Japanese style): ¥1,155-¥3,465
Moritaya Honten
モリタ屋四条落際本店
Best sukiyaki restaurant in Kyoto since 1869
Since opened in 1869, just after the Meiji restoration, Moritaya has offered a first class Japanese beef cuisine for 140 years.  Cattle are grown in our private farm in Wachi highland of Kyoto prefecture and other excellent Jap- anese Wa-gyu beef are used for our sukiyaki, shabushabu, oiru-yaki and steak.  The rooms are all traditional Japanese style.  Enjoy your special Kyoto dining experience.  Branch shop: Kiyamachi-ten: Tel: 075-231-5118 (open: 11:30-23:00).  Note: the photo is for 4 people (¥7,870/person). 521 Nishiki Inokuma-cho, Inokuma-dori Shijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku Open: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-23:00 (open between 11:30-22:00 on Sun. & national holidays) Closed: irregularly (Dec. 31 & Jan. 1) Tel: 075-842-0298 http://www.moritaya-net.com English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
かつくら三条本店
Meat, Steak,
Yakiniku Japanese BBQ
Excellence of Japanese beef or other meat attracts foodies and meat lovers regardless of country.  The first quality Japanese beef is very tender, almost melting in your mouth.  Raised and processed under strict control, Japanese meat will add pleasure to your meal. Recommended menus Genghis Khan set: ¥1,000 Assorted vegetables: ¥500 Assorted mushrooms: ¥700 Loin with green onion: ¥800 Roast lamb: ¥800 Rice bowl with grated yam and green onion: ¥400 Lamb chop: ¥800
Genghis Khan Mutton Barbecue Nishiki Kimura   シンギスカン専門店錦キムラ
Eat mutton and you will get healthy and have a soft skin
Nishiki Kimura specializes in Genghis Khan mutton barbecues.  Their lamb is very fresh and use only young sheep meat (before 1 year old) so it doesn't have strong meat smell, everyone will love to come back to enjoy their dishes again and again.  The staff will cook your meat in front of you and will show you how to enjoy it.  The Genghis Khan set includes both meat and vegetables. 109 Hakata-cho, Yamato-oji-dori Shijo-sagaru 3 chome, Higashiyama-ku Open: 17:00-2:00 (open from 12:00 on Sun.) Closed: Wed. (open if Wed. is a national holiday) Tel: 075-551-5666 English menu available VISA, MASTERS
Steak House Oomi
Recommended menus Takasegawa course: #9,000 Japanese black beef steak course: ¥10,500 Seafood course: ¥10,500 Chef's recommendation Oomi course: ¥16,000 Fujita course: ¥19,070 Kamogawa course: ¥29,000 Steak lunch course: ¥5,000 Gourmet lunch course: ¥6,000 Recommended menus Tonkatsu set: ¥1,200 Tonkatsu deluxe set: ¥2,000 Fillet cutlet set: ¥2,000 Fillet cutlet deluxe set: ¥2,500 Beef cutlet set: ¥2,300 Beef cutlet deluxe set: ¥3,000 Deep fried shrimp set: ¥2,200 Omelet set: ¥2,200 Recommended menus Chef's recommendation course, Tatsumi: ¥6,000 Chef's recommendation course, Shirakawa: ¥7,000 Chef's recommendation course, Gion: ¥8,000 Shabushabu: ¥5,250
ステーキ到克近江
Top quality Japanese beef in a gorgeous 100-year-old traditional villa
The Ebisugawa-tei is a gorgeous 100-year-old traditional Japanese villa built with the finest cypress wood.  It used to be the luxurious residence of a Japanese baron.  You can enjoy top quality Japanese beef and other fine Japanese cuisine.  Watch the chef preparing your meal from the comfort- able sunken floor counter seats. In the Ebisugawa-tei villa in Hotel Fujita Kyoto, west side of Nijo Bridge on Kamo River, Nakagyo-ku Open everyday: 11:30-14:30 (open only Sat., Sun., na- tional holidays), 17:00-21:00 Tel: 075-222-1511 http://www.fujita-kyoto.com English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
とん深
Offering crispy pork cutlets with original Japanese taste sauce for 60 years
Going through a wooden lattice entrance and following a narrow stone- paved approach, you will arrive in a relaxing pork cutlet restaurant.  Since it opened 60 years ago, Tonman has offered their original taste, especially their sauce made from bonito and kelp broth with spice and herbal veget- ables. The sauce is cooked for hours, taking all day, and complete the per- fect marriage with the meat. Tominokoji-dori Aneyakoji-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku Open: 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00 (L.O.: 20:30), no break on Sat., Sun., holidays Closed: irregularly on Sun. Tel: 075-241-1818 English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
Yakiniku Hiro Gion Yamana-an
京の焼肉処弘祇園山名庵
Ultimate combination of yakiniku Japanese barbecue and Kyoto cuisine in a historical building The restaurant building used to be a gorgeous Japanese ryokan inn built over 100 years ago.  In a spacious inside, you will be marveled at the great taste of first class Japanese beef and at the sophisticated Kyoto cuisine. Shinbashi, Gion Shijo Nawate-agaru, Higashiyama-ku Open: 17:00-24:00 Tel: 075-561-1717 http://www.yakiniku-hiro.com English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS Recommended menus Seasonal Kaiseki course: ¥8,400 Hiro Kaiseki course: ¥6,300 Toriseikei Kaiseki course: ¥10,500 Sophisticated yakiniku Japanese barbecue and Kyoto cuisine in a beauty of Japanese architecture The building used to be a large house of rich merchants in the early Showa period (1912-1988).  Later, the house was bought by a movie company and was used as an accommodation for movie directors, staff and actors while they were shooting movies in Kyoto.  About half of the vast site (about 660 square meters) is a Japanese style garden.  Enjoy luxury experience in ele- gant surroundings. 11-9 Komatsu-cho, Higashioji-dori Yasaka-nishi-iru Higashiyama-ku Open: 17:00-24:00 Tel: 075-525-4129 http://www.yakiniku-hiro.com English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
Noodle Dishes
One of Japanese people's favorite dishes is needles. Noodle variety is very wide in Japan depending on the ingredients or kind of soup.  Soba buckwheat noodle, udon flour noodle and Chinese noodle is particularly popular. Recommended menus Hokoro special hot-pot: ¥8,000 (accepted from 2 people) Grilled chicken with pepper: ¥750 Tempura: ¥1,350 Kamo namba noodle with duck meat: ¥950 Nishin noodle with herring: ¥1,150 Noodle with tempura: ¥1,470 Soba noodle: ¥700
Misoka-an Kawamichiya
臨庵河河座
A 300-year history as a soba noodle restaurant with a classic Sukiya-zukuri architecture
The time-honored soba noodle shop started in 1710.  The building is a classic Sukiya-zukuri style which has a fine Japanese garden.  In a tranquil inside, enjoy fine soba buckwheat noodle dishes.  The most recommen- ded menu is the Hokoro special hot-pot including yuba (soy cream skin) and Kyoto vegetables going very well with simple noodles. 295 Shimohakusan-cho, Fuyacho-dori Sanjo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku Open: 11:00-20:00 (Hokoro hot pot is available until 19:30) Closed: Thurs., Jan. 1-4 Tel: 075-221-2525 http://www.kawamichiya.co.jp English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
Tonman
京やきにく弘八坂邸
Yakiniku Hiro Yasaka-tei
Pub, Bar, Japanese Tavern
Before you finish a day, why not visiting a pub or bar and enjoy relaxed and fun moment.  It is good to talk with your party about the impression of Kyoto or meet new visitors or Kyoto locals and enjoy conversation over the glasses.
Izakaya A Bar
Come to watch an exciting bottle-opening performance!
This bar looks like a log house.  The owner's fun bottle-opening perfor- mance is a must-see!  Happy hour is available between 17:00 and 19:00. This A Bar has been a popular bar for both local Kyoto people and foreign tourists for 15 years.  It is a great place to make friends.  Reasonable priced food menus (from 160 yen) are available.居酒屋A Recommended menus Big plate Chinese taste noodle: ¥630 Keema curry with naan: ¥590 Fresh salmon and avocado with spicy mayonnaise sauce: ¥590 White radish and tofu salad with sour plum dressing: ¥570 Salsa chicken: ¥590 Yebisu beer (large bottle): ¥620 Shochu: ¥480 Japanese sake: ¥480 Recommended menus Seasonal sashimi: from ¥800 Stewed mackerel: #600 Vinegared mackerel: ¥900 Deep fried Japanese aroid: ¥500 Grilled skewered chicken: ¥200/skewer Grilled Manganji green pepper: ¥500 Oden hot pot: from ¥200/piece 2F of Reino Kaikan Bldg., Shijo Nishikiyamachi- agary, Nakagyo-ku Open: 17:00-1:00 (until 2:00 on Fri., Sat., a night before holidays) Closed: irregularly once a month Tel: 075-213-2129 http://www.a-bar.net English menu available No credit cards accepted
Kamichatani
Fresh seafood sent from all over Japan everyday
Kamichatani's fresh seasonal sashimi (raw fish) must be tasted.  A wide range of finely selected Japanese shochu (distilled spirit) from all over Ja- pan is available which goes perfectly with every dishes.  Reasonably-priced lunch set is an another popular option or visit Kamichatani on your way home after work and enjoy good drinks and foods. 98-14 Kitakoji-cho, Ryogaecho-dori Nijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku Open: 11:30-14:00, 17:30-23:00 Closed: Sun., national holidays Tel: 075-212-9718 English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS Recommended menus Fish and chips: ¥900 Guinness curry: ¥700 Roasted beef sandwich: ¥700 Chicken and chips: ¥900 Vegetarian pizza: ¥800 Buffalo chicken wings: ¥400 Guinness: from ¥550 Jamson: ¥500 Recommended menus Mushroom cream soup: ¥650 Fish & chips: M: ¥800, L: ¥1,200 Irish lamb stew (winter only): ¥900 Beef and Guinness stew (winter only): ¥1,000 Bangers and mash: ¥800 Bunratty 1/2 chicken: ¥1,200 Basil chicken with fresh tomato pita: H: ¥550, F: ¥850 Apple pie with vanilla ice cream: ¥650 Recommended menus Draft beer: ¥390 Coffee: ¥190 Mango smoothie: ¥450 Buffet style breakfast: ¥680 Japanese sake: ¥390 Shochu (distilled spirit): ¥390 Whisky: ¥390 Other spirits: ¥390
Man in the Moon
Fun and cozy Irish pub
Man in the Moon is an Irish pub newly opened in Oct./2008, at Kyoto Sta- tion.  In the real atmosphere of the Temple Bar Street pub in Dublin, please enjoy 1 pint of Guinness and have a fun time with people from all over the world!  There are 3 large size screens showing sports, 7 world beers on tap, more than 60 kinds of single malt whiskey and fine wine for reason- able prices.  Get 100 yen off on all drinks during happy hour (11:00-17:00; weekday only)!  Friendly staff will happily assist you to make your stay in Kyoto more enjoyable. West side of Hachijo-guchi exit of Kyoto Sta., in Kintetsu Meiten-gai "Miyakomichi" Open: 11:00-2:00 (until 4:00 on Fri. & Sat.); happy hour: 11:00-17:00 (weekday) Tel: 075-672-2522 http://ww.maninthemoon.jp English menu & spoken No credit cards accepted
The Gael Irish Pub
A warm cozy atmosphere with generous portions of good, simple Irish food
The Gael is located in the Gion district, the most traditional area of Kyoto, where visitors come to see the geisha tea houses, the Minamiza kabuki theatre, and the old wooden ryokan inns.  Whether you're looking for great food, great music, or just a great beer, the Gael has a warm wooden inter- ior, and has a real feel of a traditional Irish pub.  Recharge your batteries with a pint of Guinness and a hearty Irish meal, such as Irish lamb stew, fish & chips in a beer batter, or even, bangers and mash. 50 meters north of Shijo/Nawate, 2nd floor above drug store Open: 17:00-1:00 (until late on Fri. & Sat.) Tel: 075-525-0680 http://www.inshpubkyoto.com/ English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
Travellers cafe & bar   ZEN CAFE
390 YEN ALL alcoholic beverages
ZEN CAFE is a great place to meet other travellers, local folk and expats! You can always be sure to find a good atmosphere and cheap prices on drinks and snacks.  The staff are friendly and speak good English and are happy to offer advice on what to see and what to do from a local's point of view.  ZEN CAFE is located next to the popular hostel "K's House Kyoto". 1F of K's House Kyoto, 421 Naya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto (a 9-min. walk from JR Kyoto Sta. and a 4-min. walk from Keihan Shichijo Sta.) Open everyday: 8:00-24:00 (L.O.: 23:30) Tel: 075-334-6033 http://kshouse.jp English menu available No credit cards accepted
センカフェ
ゲールアイリッシュパブ
マンインザムーン
Tofu
Tofu is an essential food in Japanese cuisine.  Good quality tofu is completed with fine soy beans and pure water.  Kyoto is a home of tofu production for generations as it is the home of Buddhism where monks are not allowed to eat animal products. Experience the soft, silky texture of Kyoto's tofu. Recommended menus Yu-tofu set, Ayame: ¥2,100 Yu-tofu set, Sakura: ¥3,150 Tempura Gozen set: ¥1,400
Awataguchi Junsei
Fine and delicate taste of yu-tofu Awataguchi Junsei is one of the branches of Junsei, a specialist of Kyoto yu-tofu cuisine.  At Awataguchi Junsei, you can enjoy fine tofu dishes for reasonable price.楽田日 , OTE 53-37 Awataguchi Toni-cho, Sakyo-ku Open: 1100-21:00 Closed: irregularly and closed some days in summer and winter Tel: 075-761-6161 http://www.to-fu.co.jp English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS Recommended menus Yu-tofu course, Ayame: ¥2,100 Yu-tofu course, Tsubaki: ¥2,625 Yu-tofu course, Sakura: ¥3,150 Yuba hot pot course, Kaede: ¥2,100 Yuba hot pot course, Kiku: ¥2,625 Curry hot-pot (reservations necessary): ¥3,000 Sukiyaki: ¥3,465 Kamo duck meat ball hot-pot (reservations necessary): ¥2,730
Gion Kagaribi
祇園かかり火
Yu-tofu, yuba hot-pot and other varieties of hot-pot dishes
Gion Kagaribi offers fine yu-tofu (tofu hot-pot) or yuba hot-pot as one of the sister restaurants of famous Junsei, a specialist of tofu dishes.  In addition to those two famous hot-pot dishes, you can try several other hot-pot dishes only at Gion Kagaribi.  Located just next to Yasaka Shrine and close to Gion district, visit Gion Kagaribi and make your dining experience unfor- gettable. | In Maruyama Park, 350 Gion-cho Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku Open: 12:00-21:00 (L.O.: 20:00) Closed: irregularly (5 days each in early Jan. & late Aug.) Tel: 075-541-0002 http://www.to-fu.co.jp English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS Recommended menus Yu-tofu course: ¥2,100 Yu-tofu course: ¥3,150 Yu-tofu course: ¥4,200 Yuba hot-pot: ¥3,150 Yuba hot-pot: ¥4,200 Kyoto Bento lunch box (accepted from 6 people): ¥3,150 Shabushabu (reservations necessary): ¥3,675 Sukiyaki (available only dinner time): ¥3,675 Yu-tofu, yuba hot-pot and Kyoto cuisine Kiyomizu Junsei Okabeya offers true tofu dining experience in a dignified Japanese restaurant surrounding in the Kiyomizu area.  The restaurant is on the way to the famous Kiyomizu Temple with fine view of the city, Kyo- to Station, Kyoto Tower, grand appearance of both Nishi and Higashi Hon- gan-ji Temple are recommended.  There is a garden with a fountain and decorative tiles. 2-239 Kiyomizu Monzen-cho, Higashiyama-ku Open: 10:30-17:30 Closed: irregularly, Dec. 25-30 Tel: 075-541-7111 http:www.to-fu.co.jp English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS "reservation is necessary for dinner time from at least 10 people南禅寺順正
Kyoto's best yu-tofu restaurant
Nanzenji Junsei
The restaurant building is designated as one of Japan's tangible important cultural properties.  It is surrounded by beautiful and large Japanese gar- den which gives extraordinary sceneries and make you feel each season. Nanzenji Junsei's best recommendation is the yu-tofu (tofu hot-pot).  Try to eat hot tofu at the best time in your seasonal Kaiseki course meal. Recommended menus Yu-tofu course, Hana: ¥3,000 Yu-tofu course, Tsuki: ¥4,000 Yu-tofu Kaiseki course: ¥6,000 Yuba Kaiseki course: ¥6,000 Unsui course: from ¥10,000 Shabushabu: from ¥8,000 60 Nanzenji Kusakawa-cho, Sakyo-ku Open: 11:00-21:30 Closed: irregularly and closed some days in summer and winter Tel: 075-761-2311 http://www.to-fu.co.jp English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS Reservations necessary for all menus.
Takemura
Enjoy tasty and healthy dishes
Takemura offers not only fine Japanese dishes but also a relaxing atmos- phere for everyone to feel like home.  One of our popular dishes is the Yuzu-gama which has been offered to our customers for 50 years (the in- side of a yuzu fruit is taken out and then a  special yuzu flavor paste and fresh tofu are put to be steamed).  Our tofu and soy sauce are original and very healthy. 48-7 Kitatsukurimichi-cho, Saga Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku Open: 11:00-20:00 Closed: Thurs. (open everyday in spring & autumn) Tel: 075-861-1483 English menu available VISA Recommended menus Cosmos course: ¥2,600 Take course: ¥3,100 Matsu course: ¥3,600 Momiji course: ¥4,100 Sakura course: ¥4,600
Kiyomizu Junsei Okabeya
清水順正おかべ家
竹むら
Tempura
Tempura is deep fried vegetable or seafood, which is very popular in Japan.  In some traditional tempura restaurants, crispy, sizzling hot tempura will be cooked right in front of you.  This is something that you can only experience in Japan.  Enjoy exquisite tempura using seasonal delicacies in the Old Capital.
Tempura Yasaka Endo
天ぷら八坂国堂
Kyoto style wonderful tempura in a historical setting
The 90-year-old building of Yasaka Endo used to be an Ochaya, where mai- ko (the apprentice of a geisha in Kyoto) lived.  Yasaka Endo offers out- standing tempura dishes in this historical setting.  Seasonal Kyoto veget- ables, fresh seafood from Seto Inland Sea and Wakasa Bay and fish from Lake Biwa are all not too heavy neither oily and are perfect for everyone. Private Japanese rooms, table seats and other types of seats are available for your preference. Recommended menus Lunch tempura course: ¥3,500 Lunch tempura Kaiseki course: ¥6,500 Dinner tempura course: ¥9,000 Dinner tempura Kaiseki course: ¥13,000 566 Komatsu-cho, Higashiyama-ku Open: 11:30-14:00 (L.O.: 13:45), 16:30-22:00 (L.O.: 21:45) Tel: 075-551-1488 http://www.gion-endo.com/english English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS Recommended menus Lunch time Tempura lunch (counter seat):  from ¥3,150 Tempura Kaiseki course (private room): from ¥9,660 Kyoto Kaiseki course: from ¥24,150 Dinner time Tempura course (counter seat): from ¥7,245 Tempura Kaiseki course (private room): from ¥14,490 Kyoto Kaiseki course: from ¥24,150
Yoshikawa Inn/Tempura
Fine tempura dishes with hospitality from old capital
料理旅館・天山ら吉川
Tough located in the central city area, Yoshikawa offers outstanding Japa- nese experience in the traditional Sukiya-style building and Enshu-style classic garden.  Only strictly selected fresh seasonal ingredients are used for Yoshikawa's dishes.  Enjoy seasonal taste and experienced cooking skill of Yoshikawa's chefs.  Great value counter seat for tempura dishes is rec- ommended. Tominokoji-dori Oike-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku Open everyday: lunch time: counter seat: 11:00-14:00 (LO.), private room: 11:00-13:30 (LO.), 17:00-20:30 (LO.); counter seats are closed on Sun. Tel: 075-221-5544 http://www.kyoto-yoshikawa.co.jp/ English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS Other credit cards are accepted.
Café
Coffee or tea break with tasty sweets or light meal is necessary in your Kyoto exploration.  Some are classic Japanese style and offer Kyoto specialty sweets. Others are Western and offer nice coffee or tea to let you relaxed.  Find your favorite café in Kyoto. Recommended menus Maple waffle: ¥1,000 Vienna coffee: ¥1,000 Home-made cakes: from ¥500
Chouraukan Café
長楽組
Tea break in a luxurious western style house of the city's cultural property
A Meiji-period businessman, Mr.Kichibe Murai had a great success with his tobacco business.  He constructed Chourakukan in 1909 as his guest house to welcome domestic and international V.I.P. guests.  The interior has gorgeous decorations featuring Renaissance, Rococo and Art nouveau. Please enjoy fine sweets and coffee in this luxurious café. Maruyama-cho, Yasaka Torii-mae-higashi-iru, Higashiyama-ku Open: 10:00-20:30 (L.O.) Closed: irregularly Tel: 075-561-0001 http://chourakukan.co.jp English menu not available No credit cards accepted at cafe A French restaurant, Le Chene is in the main building and the Ital- ian restaurant Coral, is in the hotel building. Recommended menus Garlic toast: ¥350 Seafood paella (Spanish fried noe): ¥980 Jamon Serrano (Spanish ham): ¥650 Pasta with tomato cream sauce: ¥880 Marche salad: ¥750 Caesar salad: ¥680 Beef steak: ¥1,250 Pizza Margherita: ¥880
Paris 21 e
カフェ&ブラッスリーバリ21区
French café & brasserie
Our spacious, French style restaurant can receive over 100 people.  In our relaxing café space, you will feel like enjoying a cup of coffee in Paris. Main dining space and bar counter will give you comfort to fully enjoy our casual French and international dishes. 2F of WITH YOU Bldg., Teramachi Shijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku Open everyday: 11:00-17:00, 17:00-23:00 (food L.O.: 22:00, drink L.O.: 22:30) Tel: 075-252-2572 http://ww.star-kyoto.co.jp English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
Patisserie cocofu
Recommended menus Baked cheese cake: ¥450 Short cake: ¥400 Choe cream puff: ¥200 Gateau chocolat: ¥400 Maccha tube cake: ¥500 Hannari mousse: ¥500
A cozy café for a relaxing tea break
Located at the south of the Imperial Palace, there is this cozy café.  Coco- fu's sweets use high-quality ingredients but not too sweet.  Both to take out the sweets for home or eat in the café will surely give you a great af- ternoon tea break moment.  Individual orders for birthday cakes or other special occasions are accepted too. 202-1 Owari-cho, Nijo-dori Fuyacho-nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku Open: 11:00-20:00 (LO.: 19:30) Closed: Wed. Tel: 075-255-9292 English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
Western Cuisine
Based on Western or other food culture, Japanese cooks and chefs create original Western cuisine or Yoshoku.  Both western and Japanese ingredients and cooking methods are perfectly combined.  Experience Japan-born Western cuisine in Kyoto.
Café & Restaurant Akamanma
A variety of menus using local ingredients
Since its opening 36 years ago, Akamanma has been a popular French and Italian café/restaurant for both tourists and local people.  Many dishes use seasonal vegetables locally made.  Fresh baked home-made cakes are very popular.  There are seats in the open terrace of the inner garden.
カフェレストラン赤マンマ
26 Setogawa-cho, Saga Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku Open everyday: 10:00-23:00 Tel: 075-881-9073 http://cafe-restaurant-akamanma.com English menu available No credit cards accepted Recommended menus Lunch set A (meat): ¥980 Lunch set B (fish): ¥980 Patio set: ¥780 Children's plate: ¥650 Curry set: ¥980 Cake set: ¥550 Coffee: ¥380 Tea: ¥380 Recommended menus Lunch course: ¥5,250 Petit course: ¥8,400 Prefix course: ¥10,500 Delish course: ¥15,750 Chef's recommended course: ¥21,000 Assorted hors d'oeuvre: ¥3,200 Bourgogne style escargot: ¥2,100 Beef stew: ¥4,800 Recommended menus Daily lunch set with miso soup: ¥800 Western lunch box: ¥1,200 Crab meat croquettes: ¥900 Beef cutlet: ¥1,000 Beef cutlet sandwich: ¥1,200 Trio set A: ¥1,000 Trio set B: ¥1,000 Trio set C: ¥1,200
Co-op Inn Kyoto, Patio
コープイン京都・バティオ
Popular daily lunch set, using safe and healthy ingredients
This restaurant belongs to a university's coop store and offers reasonably- priced, and also very satisfying lunches.  Daily lunch sets including salad buf- fet are very popular because they use safe and really healthy ingredients.  It opens everyday (except for Jan. 1-3) and always welcomes people. MAP B Yanaginobanba-dori Takoyakushi-agaru, Nakagyo-ku Open: 11:00-15:00 (LO.: 14:30) Closed: Jan. 1-3 Tel: 075-256-6600 English menu not available VISA Parties are accepted. Accommodation is available: from ¥6,400
きをん萬寶軒
Gion Manyoken
Taste and tradition favored by the imperial family
Opened in 1904, Gion Manyoken has served for the imperial family and in- ternational important guests including Queen Elizabeth and late-Princess Diana.  It is located in the very historical district (designated as an impor- tant historical district of the city) and the 100-year-old traditional machiya house with pretty Japanese garden will add delight to your meal. 48-1 Motoyoshi-cho, Shinbashi-dori Yamato-oji- higashi-iru, Higashiyama-ku Open: 12:00-14:00 (LO.), 17:00-21:00 (LO.) Closed: Wed. (open everyday in Dec.) Tel: 075-525-5101 http://www.manyoken.com English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
Grill Gojozaka
Reasonably-priced home-made western dishes
You will enjoy fine western dishes in a very comfortable atmosphere. There is a spacious wood deck too.  Our owner chef does his shopping at the market every day and chooses the best ingredients of the day for our customers.  The home-made sauce makes our original taste.  Our French wines are worth trying (half bottle: ¥1,400, full bottle: ¥2,300)!  The most recommended is crab meat croquette which is very popular among foo- dies.  Enjoy tasty French cuisine for reasonably price. 68 Ishigaki-cho, Yamato-oji-dori Gojo-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku Open: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00 (L.O.: 20:30), open between 11:30-15:00 on a national holiday Closed: Sun. Tel: 075-531-6034 http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~gojozaka/ English menu available No credit cards accepted
グリル五条坂
パティスリーココフ
Recommended menus Vegetable curry: ¥945 Hashed beef with nce: ¥997 Home-made pizza: ¥945 BLT sandwich: ¥892 Japanese style mushroom spaghetti: ¥945 Beef steak: ¥1,680 Cake set: ¥882 Seafood doria: ¥1,260
International Cuisine
Though Kyoto is a home of Japanese culture and tradition, it is also a city where people meet foreign culture.  If you miss your home dishes or feel like trying something different from Japanese, visit Kyoto's wide range of international restaurants.  Italian, Chinese, French, Indian, and so many options for you. Recommended menus Thai style seafood fried noodle: ¥861 Vietnam style fresh spring roll: ¥630 Garlic toast: ¥567 Long sausage: ¥1,155 Ichiba Coji salad: ¥840 Spare rib: ¥1,617 Japanese gratin with tofu: ¥682 Tempura of dried squid: ¥525
Ichiba Coji Isetanten
市場小路ジェイアール京都伊勢丹店
International original dining
Ichiba Coji Isetanten is located on the 9th floor of the Kyoto Station Build- ing which directly connects to Kyoto Station.  Night view of the city can be enjoyed from all seats which gives something special to your dining experi- ence.  A wide variety of alcohol menus including fresh draft beers brought directly from the brewer, local sake, shochu (distilled spirit), wines and cocktails. 9F of JR Kyoto Isetan, Higashishiokoji-cho, Karasuma-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku Open: 11:00-15:00, 15:00-23:00 (LO.: 22:15) Closed: irregularly (as Isetan Dept. Store is closed) Tel: 075-365-3388 http://www.star-kyoto.co.jp English menu not available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS Recommended menus Thai style seafood fried noodle: ¥860 Vietnam style fresh spring roll: ¥630 Pao spring roll with soft-boiled egg: ¥480 Long sausage: ¥1,030 Ichiba Coji salad: ¥840 Spare rib: ¥1,200 Tofu and Japanese yam gratin: ¥640 Tempura of dried squid: ¥500 Recommended menus Sabudana vada: ¥630 Masala dosa: ¥1,100 Mix grills: ¥1,600 Vegetable tandoori: ¥1,100 Vegetable biriyani: ¥1,100 Chapetti: ¥300 Tikka masala: ¥1,500 Malai kofta: ¥1,400 Recommended menus Vietnam style fresh spring roll with shrimp and mizuna leaf: ¥609 Carpaccio of salmon, salmon roe and scallop: ¥714 Kyoto tofu, lotus root, burdock salad with sesame dressing: ¥609 Kichiri's special roasted beef: ¥819 Kichiri's special fried shrimp with mayonnaise: ¥714 Italian porcini mushroom pizza with brown sauce: ¥714 Deep-fried Bicchu local chicken: ¥609 Udon noodle with spicy cod roe: ¥609 Recommended menus Award winning Japanese craft beers on tap: from ¥900 Guinness & Kilkenny (draught): ¥900 Happy Hour from 18:00-20:00: All cocktail's ¥200 Off, All beers ¥100 Off McLoughlin's famous Fish & chips ¥1,500 Pastas: from ¥950
Indian Restaurant Kerala
Healthy south Indian cuisine A variety of south Indian dishes are available: vegetarian curry using a lot of vegetables, chicken, mutton (halal), shrimp, fish, etc.  Please enjoy heal- thy and tasty Indian dishes in the middle of Kyoto downtown (Kawarama- chi Sanjo).  One free drink will be presented if order more than ¥3,000 per person (cash payment only). 2F of KUS Bldg., Kawaramachi-dori Sanjo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku Open: 11:30-15:00 (L.O.: 14:00), 17:00-22:00 (L.O.: 21:00) Closed: Dec. 31 & Jan. 1 Tel: 075-251-0141 http://r.gnavi.co.jp/k021500/ All-you-can-drink course: ¥1,500 (90 min., Mon.-Fri.) Daily lunch set: ¥850, ¥1,150, ¥1,700 English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS, JCB, DC
Kichiri Kyoto Sanjo
Fun and relaxing dining experience in downtown Kyoto
KICHIRI京都三条店
Inside of the restaurant is very stylish and modern.  This is the place for grown-ups to enjoy relaxing also sophisticated dining and drinking time. Japanese and western cooking are combined in one dish.  Kichiri is a per- fect place to visit for couples, families or groups. Tsurunoi Bldg. 2F, 86 Nakajima-cho, Sanjo-doni Kawaramachi-higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku Open: 17:00-2:00 Tel: 075-253-1235 http://www.kichiri.com English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS A few minutes walk from Keihan Sanjo Station!
McLoughlin's Irish Bar & Restaurant   マクラクランズアイリッシュバーアンドレストラン
"Favourite bar in Kyoto": Lonely Planets, "Great bar, great food, great beer...": New York Times (Frommers) Only Irish owned, Irish managed bar in Kyoto. 12 craft beers on tap, Full European menu, "Best rib eye steak in Kyoto" Original vegetarian menu, Fantastic panoramic view. 8F of Empire Bldg., 521 Kamiosaka-cho, Kiyamachi- dori Oike-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku Open: 18:00-24:00 (until late on Fri. &Sat.) Closed: Tues. Tel: 075-212-6339 http://www.kyotoirish.com English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS Multilingual friendly staff
インド料理ケララ
Ichiba Coji Teramachiten
International original dining
京都ダイニング市場小路寺町店
Ichiba Coji Teramachiten is located in the center of Kyoto downtown, only at 5-min. walk from Shijo Kawaramachi area. The interior decoration is modern but remains traditional Kyoto atmosphere.  Our original dishes are based on western dishes adding Japanese taste and cooking style.  A wide variety of alcohol menus including fresh draft beers brought directly from the brewer, local sake, shochu (distilled spirit), wines and cocktails. Basement floor of WITH YOU Bldg., Teramachi Shijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku Open everyday: 11:00-15:00, 15:00-23:00 (L.O.: 22:15) Tel: 075-252-2008 http://ww.star-kyoto.co.jp English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS Recommended menus Bento lunch box pour Madam: ¥4,725 Kaiseki lunch course, Mai: ¥7,350 Kaiseki lunch course, Hana: ¥10,500 Kaiseki lunch course, Misogui: ¥12,600 Special Kaiseki course, Yuragui: ¥31,500 Special Kaiseki course, Koto: ¥21,000 Kaiseki course, Miyabi: ¥15,750 Kaiseki course, Misogui: ¥12,600 Recommended menus Lunch course, Liberta: ¥1,700 Lunch course, Giardino: ¥2,200 Lunch course, Sopra: ¥3,200 Lunch course, Del Giorno: ¥5,000 Dinner course, Gastronomico: ¥4,300 Dinner course, Felice: ¥5,700 Dinner course, Degustazione: ¥8,000 A la carte: from ¥1,600 Recommended menus Borsh soup: ¥840 Pirojki: ¥300 Kiev set: ¥4,500 Baikal set: ¥3,500 Russian special set: ¥8,400 Chicken cutlet Kiev style: ¥1,580 Skewered lamb Caucasian style: ¥2,630 Lunch menus: from ￥1,200 (weekdays & Sat.)
Pontocho Misoguigawa
先斗町
French Kaiseki course
Dining at Pontocho Misoguigawa will be one of the best highlights of your stay in Kyoto.  Traditional French cuisine and Japanese cuisine perfectly combined, create outstanding harmony of ingredients.  Visit Pontocho Mis- oguigawa and make it your unforgettable dining experience. | Sanjo-sagaru Pontocho-dori, Nakagyo-ku Open: 11:30-15:00 (LO.: 13:30), 17:30-22:30 (LO.: 20:30) Closed: Mon., Dec. 29-Jan. 2 (recpening Jan. 2 for dinner) Tel: 075-221-2270 http://www.misogui.jp English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS *reservations are required at least 5 days in advance for Yuragui course.
Ristorante Azekura
リストランテ愛染倉
Great Italian dishes served in a historical building with a grand garden view
This is a popular Italian restaurant in Kamigamo area which offers elegant moments both with fine dishes and stately building.  Kyoto vegetables and local Kamigamo vegetable grown with no chemical give natural taste of their own in healthy Italian dishes. 30 Kamigamo Okamoto-cho, Kita-ku Open: 11:30-15:00 (LO.: 14:00), 17:30-21:30 (LO.: 20:00) Closed: Mon. (open if Mon. is a holiday and closed next day) Tel: 075-701-0162 http://www.azekurakankou.co.jp English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS
Russian Restaurant Kiev
ロシアレストランキエフ
Great location to overview Kamo River and Higashiyama mountains
Restaurant Kiev opened in 1972 when Kyoto and Kiev became sister cities. Here you can try typical Russian dishes.  Set menus are available from 3,500 yen, party plans (at least 7 dishes included) are from 3,500 yen and the free drink plan is 1,500 yen.  Georgian wine, Russian vodka and many different alcohol drinks are also available. 6F of Ohto Bldg., Nawate-dori Shijo-agaru, Higashiyama-ku Open: 12:00-21:00; bar time: 21:00-24:00 (L.O.: 23:00) Tel: 075-525-0860 http://www.restaurant-kiev.com English menu available VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTERS, JCB Recommended menus Takoyaki (soy sauce or broth): ¥600 Takoyaki (mustered and mayonnaise): ¥600 Takoyaki with green onion: ¥700 Takoyaki (sour soy sauce): ¥600 Octopus sashimi: ¥600 Takoyaki wrapped with green leaf vegetable: ¥600 Korean style octopus sashimi: ¥600 Takoyaki is a popular casual food in Japan.  A grilled small round dumpling contains a part of octopus.  The outside is crispy and the inside is hot, soft and creamy.  Take-out, eat-in and even a delivery service is available for all kinds of Takoyaki.  The shop is open until 3:00 in the morning.  Stop by at Takojin and get your light meal here.
Fun Takoyaki octopus dumpling variation
Takojin
たこ焼き朝じん
61 Hakata-cho, Yamato-oji-dori Shijo-sagaru, 3 Chome, Higashiyama-ku Open: 17:00-3:00 Closed: Sun. Tel: 075-551-9333 English menu not available No credit cards accepted
タイ料理佛沙璃館
Recommended menus Blue papaya salad: ¥1,050 Tom Yum Koong soup: ¥1,480 Fried crab with yellow curry: ¥1,980 Chicken green curry: ¥1,160 Fried noe with pork and basil: ¥1,100 Thai fried noodle with seafood: ¥1,280 Lunch plate: ¥1,300 Lunch course: ¥2,800 or ¥3,600
Thai Cuisine Bussaracan
Kyoto-style Thai cuisine nearby the serene Kamo River
In a 90-year-old traditional Kyoto machiya house, experience original Kyoto style Thai cuisine cooked by Thai chefs.  Using spices and Thai herbs with Kyoto vegetables, it creates a special Thai taste which you will never ex- perience except at Bussaracan.  In summer, a special open-air seat (yuka) will be open close to the river where you can enjoy fine view of the river and mountains with your meal. 173-1 Minoya-cho, Kiyamachi-dori Matsubara-agaru Shimogyo-ku Open: 11:30-14:00 (L.O.), 17:00-22:00 (L.O.) Closed: Wed. (open everyday in July and Aug.) Tel: 075-361-4535 http://www.bussaracan.com English menu available VISA, AMEX, MASTERS
“Itadakimasu” & “Gochisousama”
Two beautiful Japanese greeting words “Itadakimasu” is the word used before starting a meal. "Gochisousama"is the word used after finishing a meal. 「いただきます(項さます)」 「ごちそうさま(ご馳走さま)」 These two words are unique to Japan because people say before and after the meal, putting both hands together in front of the chest (a pause called "Gassho").  It represents thankfulness for the food and for the person who prepared it. This is a small but reverent custom of Japan. When you have your meal in Japan, please say these two words.