Kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto
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Hiranoya
Located next to the Atago Torii (Shintō shrine gate), this thatched-roof restaurant is about as atmospheric as they get. While you can sample full-course kaiseki meals here from ¥15,000 (by telephone reservation in Japanese only), we prefer to soak up the atmosphere over a simple cup of matcha for a relatively modest ¥840 (it comes with a traditional sweet). It’s the perfect way to cool off after a long slog around the temples of Arashiyama and Sagano. Just ask for ‘ o-cha ’ and you’re away.
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Ikumatsu
Ikumatsu is one of Kyoto’s classical old ryōri ryokan (cuisine ryokan). In front of the ryokan is a more modern brick building in which the brilliant food is served to nonstaying guests. The ¥1030 katsura kogoro (lunch set) here is phenomenal value. Dinner sets start at ¥1900. The dining room décor is neither here nor there, but the food is top shelf. Problem is, with only a few tables, the place is often full. Look for the brick façade.
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Hyōtei
The Hyōtei is considered to be one of Kyoto’s oldest and most picturesque traditional restaurants. In the main building you can sample exquisite kaiseki courses in private tea rooms. Set meals are available from ¥4500. It’s very close to the Kyoto International Community House and Nanzen-ji. You can’t miss the traditional building.
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Minokō
This classic Gion restaurant serves a lunch bentō for ¥4500 and kaiseki dinners starting at ¥13,000. The décor is classic old Kyoto, the service is excellent and the food is of high quality. There is no English sign; it’s across from a parking lot – look for the metal lantern out the front.
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Grotto
This stylish little place along Imadegawa-dōri serves a tasty dinner set menu that will take you through the major tastes in Japanese gastronomy. The fare is simple counter kaiseki or kappō (a series of little dishes). It's a great way to spend two or three hours with someone special. Reservations are recommended. The master speaks English.
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Ponto-Chō Uan
Ponto-chō Uan (formerly Uzuki) is an elegant kaiseki restaurant with a great platform for riverside dining in the summer. We recommend that you have a Japanese speaker call to reserve and choose your meal. Look for the rabbit on the sign.
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Nakayoshi
One of the more reasonably priced restaurants in the area, Nakayoshi serves a lunch bentō for ¥3500. It has dining platforms over the river and the food is well prepared.
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Beniya
This elegant riverside restaurant serves kaiseki sets for ¥6000, ¥8000 or ¥10,000, depending on size. There is a wooden sign with white lettering out the front.
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Tochigiku
Try this lovely riverside restaurant for chicken and beef sukiyaki, wild boar stew and kaiseki sets. There is a small English sign. Last orders are at 7.30pm.
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