Top Kyoto Restaurants

Even Tokyo cannot compare to Kyoto's culinary scene. The city is home to numerous well-known, long-standing, traditional restaurants, but there has also been a recent surge of new shops that have drawn notice.

Japanese, sushi, ramen, udon, French, and Spanish cuisines are also popular.

For those of you who want to get the most out of your trip to Kyoto, we'll be exposing hidden gems of eateries that serve a variety of cuisine. Take a Shinjuku food tour to sample some excellent local fare and beverages while learning about Japanese cuisine.

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Ogata

The highest point in Kyoto is home to the Japanese restaurant Ogata.

The proprietor, who spent many years honing his abilities at the renowned restaurant "Wakuden," is known throughout Japan for his "simple yet deep" and "bold but delicate" meals.

It can be challenging to acquire a seat at Ogata during the winter because it is the only time of year when the best "Taiza crab" from Kyoto's north is available. Customers from all over the world travel here to sample the seasonal tastes from the Sea of Japan.

Yukifuran Sato

This Japanese restaurant is hidden in Shinbashi Dori, a neighbourhood that still exudes an air of the past.

Many people go from Tokyo to sample the meals that its distinctive chef has produced.

Yukifuran Sato's plethora of charcoal-grilled meals, which are prepared at the grill in the restaurant's middle, are its main attraction.

Bamboo shoots in the spring, ayu in the summer, unagi in the fall, and wild game (like deer and bear) in the winter are just a few examples of seasonal ingredients that are appealing all year long.

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The most well-known Spanish eatery in Kyoto is this contemporary eatery.

Many visitors go great distances to visit this restaurant to learn how Japanese cooks recreate these distinctive meals using Japanese ingredients.

The restaurant's "paella," a traditional Spanish meal cooked by boiling together seasonal ingredients, is frequently featured on foodies' Instagram feeds.

The delicious and umami-packed rice prepared with these seasonal treats will take your breath away, from delicacies like a crab to black throat perch, scabbard fish to anago.

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The Hyotei Bekkan

One of Kyoto's most prominent dining establi

shments, Hyotei Bekkan, opened its doors almost 200 years ago.

The restaurant's "asagayu" (breakfast rice porridge), offered in the morning, is well-liked by foreign guests as a very inexpensive way to sample its cuisine.

The asagayu is a straightforward dish consisting of simmered and steamed ingredients, soup, and rice porridge, but it has a rich flavour that gives you an understanding of the skills behind this well-known restaurant.

Starting your day here at Hyotei is highly recommended if you're looking for luxury throughout your visit to Kyoto.

Tominokoji Yamagishi

This Japanese eatery is so well-known that Kyoto counts it among its "three fingers."

It has gained a lot of popularity for its one-of-a-kind and inventive omakase (chef's choice) menu, which includes a variety of dishes prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients and ends with its renowned "Uni Dokku."

Although it draws much attention on social media, some people would mistake it for a "fad" restaurant. However, the proprietor, who has extensive experience in flower arranging, tea ceremonies, and calligraphy, carefully crafts each dish to be entirely authentic.

Be sure to savour the cute small touches paired with the otherwise conventional meals inspired by traditional tea dishes!

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