Sushi Restaurants 🍣

• Ganko Sanjo Honten: Reasonably priced restaurant, with a cosy atmosphere inside, serving all things Japanese cuisine. Sushi, Seafood, Tempura, BBQ meat, Sukiyaki, Nabe, and[…]

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Omelette\Pancake)

• Issen Yoshoku: Reasonably priced local family run “Okonomiyaki” restaurant located a minutes walk away from exit 7 of “Gion Shijo Station”. Warm, friendly, and[…]

Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

• Yakiniku Gokyo Pontocho Bettei: High end luxury restaurant serving the world famous “Kobe Beef”. Renowned for it’s tenderness, melt in the mouth texture, and[…]

Ramen noodles 🍜

****** Please note, that as most of the Japanese ramen dishes use a pork based broth, it is unsuitable for Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, and Kosher[…]

Chinese Cuisine

• Chao Chao Sanjo Kiyamachi: A popular gyoza restaurant in Kyoto’s Pontocho area, renowned for its diverse selection of dumplings, including unique flavors like cheese[…]

Omakase

Omakase is a Japanese dining experience that translates to “I leave it up to you.” It refers to a meal where the chef selects and[…]

Vegan

*For a more comprehensive list of the best Vegan restaurants in Kyoto, we strongly recommend downloading the “Happy Cow” app, which has detailed lists of[…]

Halal

• Steak Revolution Kyoto: A distinguished steakhouse renowned for its premium cuts of Kobe and black Wagyu beef. The restaurant is under the supervision of[…]

Teppanyaki

• Kobe Beef Steak Mouriya Gion: High end Teppanyaki restaurant with over 130 years of expertise. Offering premium Kobe Beef prepared with meticulous attention to[…]

Gluten Free

• CHOICE Café: A vegan and gluten-free café located near Sanjo-Keihan Station. The menu features dishes like veggie burgers, salads, and pasta, all prepared without[…]