Top 5 Specialty Food in Kyoto Prefecture

570―3 Kitafudodocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8233, Japan

“This restaurant is upstairs. They do ask if you have reservations, but arrive right at opening time and good luck to get seated. Very friendly staff and great foods to match! No need to be expert at Japanese but a translation app does help a lot to understand the menu and to communicate any requests. Food arrives at a steady pace like mini courses after ordering. Lively atmosphere and great foods and drinks!”

30-5 Kinugasa Babacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8362, Japan

“Everything was delicious!!! They give you big portions of food for a very cheap price”

22-10 Nishinokyo Enmachi, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8463, Japan

“I heard from a friend that it was delicious, so I went to try it! ! The inside of the store was dirty, and I ordered the instant ramen, but it didn't have a deep flavor and I couldn't say it was delicious.It was just oily instant ramen, but it seems like the ramen was made with a lot of thought! The burnt rice is just oily and flavorless rice that is just burnt on a stone grill! I'm confident in the roasted pork and want to see it, but bacon or raw ham? I'm so fluent! ! The staff are unmotivated and are throwing towels while making the table. It's an unbelievable way to deal with customers! He just looks like he's reluctant! A store that only gives you heartburn”

Japan, 〒600-8357 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Kakimotocho, 590-12 １Ｆ

“I was nervous to visit a public bath for the first time in Japan, but everything was smooth. This bath has instructions in English as well and other visitors ladies were helpful and nice showing me at some points what should I do. Entrance ticket 470 yen, and soap, towel and shampoo - 40 yen each. But I would recommend to bring your own towel, as the rented one is very small. Don’t need slippers, or a hairdryer. There is a hairdryer with coins available - 20 yen. So if you are ok with naked people and like sauna and jacuzzi, worth visiting. Very relaxing”

18-27 Sagatenryuji Kitatsukurimichicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8374, Japan

“Amazing wagyu beef rice sets, one of the best I’ve has so far in Japan. We tried the more fatty versions and it was DELICIOUS. Apart from the beef, the sauce is also a highlight of the dish. Crazy flavours and complements the beef really well. Another side dish I loved was the pickled vegetables and it was great even for me a vegetable-hater 😭 So so good, I would definitely visit again. Also, would recommend coming before the restaurant opens. We arrived right on the dot and there was already a long queue. We had to wait for about 30-45minutes for the first batch of customers to finish. However, tables turn fast so waiting time may vary.”

Japan, 〒600-8422 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Hakurakutencho, 502

“Worth the Michelin recommendation! 😍 Curry rice was great (from their portion, to taste and spiciness) so it’s definitely a yes for me and most definitely for Kyoto-goers out here. I got to say they even made the effort to take their service to the next level by incorporating english menu and making sure their guests feel at home 🥰”

15-2 Tanaka Kamiyanagicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8205, Japan

“Little restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere, including photos from Jerusalem on the walls. Food was tasty, well prepared and arrived soon after we ordered. Thoroughly recommended. .”

570-119 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan

“Each person is required to order one cake and one drink, fair enough. The experience was amazing, this guys put a lot of passion on it. Definitely recommend !”

Japan, 〒604-8103 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, 三条上ル油屋町92-1 グランドソレーユ

“Really great ice cream. Served tons of different flavors of matcha ice cream that were delicious.”

107 Kamigamo Iwagakakiuchicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8053, Japan

“I stopped here for a very nice lunch. Because this noodle shop usually has awaiting line, I felt lucky to be seated immediately. My luck continued as I was greeted with a wonderful bowl of hot soba noodles, a fresh salad with toasted buckwheat grains, and a lovely shrimp tempura, complete with shiso tempura. From the house made noodles to the warm efficient service, everything was just right. Highly recommended.”

435 Jumonjicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8121, Japan

“Had the set and very good steamed fish n gindara”

49 Ichijoji Nishisuginomiyacho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8112, Japan

“The absolute best chicken based broth ramen I've ever had. Loaded with noodles, toppings and packed with flavour. Highly recommended!!”

Japan, 〒600-8001 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Shincho, 95

“Anyway, it's a really nice cafe. The atmosphere is great. Retro, cosmic and fantastic... Fruit punch is a standard menu item. If you go in the middle of the day, there will be quite a line. You will have to line up outside.”

Japan, 〒612-0011 Kyoto, Fushimi Ward, Fukakusa Suzutsukacho, 2-2 豊和マンション稲荷 1F

“After waiting for 30mins we finally got our seats. The food sold out quickly at 1:30PM (although the opening time till 3PM), so be careful about the timing. The eel rice bowls were good. Eel is tender & crispy. Big portions of rice would fill your stomach! But some part of the eels are over-grilled, leave the bitterness in the taste. A bit pricey (2 for 11000+) vs the quality.”

17-3 Tanaka Hinokuchicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8222, Japan

“Lots of protein . 250g pork chop but a bit overcooked and not as juicy as I thought. Pork is originally and tasteless. You can choose either vinegar sauce or garlic sauce. Rice is good.”

3 Chome-337 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

“The matcha at this house is truly amazing. It's rich, flavorful, and expertly prepared. The staff's skill and dedication shine through. The ambiance is nice, but the toilet could be cleaner. Still, if you love matcha, this place is a must-visit for an unforgettable experience.”

165-2 Tokiwacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0079, Japan

“It’s expensive, but the gelato portions are generous and delicious. The iced chocolate is wonderful but too expensive for the small portion.”

Japan, 〒604-8031 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Daikokucho, 50 アサヒビール京都三条ビル １・２F

“A good variety of beer including an Oktoberfest sized beer. All the food and drinks that you would expect from a German pub. Spacious and reasonably priced but food portions are not big. A good spot for a break from all the shopping.”

32-3 Jodoji Ishibashicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8406, Japan

“Very elegant Michelin rated dining experience. The dress code is definitely business casual/formal though they do give a lot of slack to foreigners. It’s also a cash only place and required reservations ahead of time. The who dinner takes about 2.5 hours. They try to speak English, but they do provide a written menu which is not always accurate. This was a 9-10 course menu. Overall the dishes were very vegetable-heavy and very artfully decorated. Wouldn’t say I enjoyed every course, but I did appreciate the the beauty of every course and it definitely reflected many of the traditional themes of Japanese fine dining. Overall, would recommend if you’re in the area and have cash to spare.”

Japan, 〒605-0823 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Shimobentencho, ５３−3

“Outstanding crepes, even after 4 years. Crepes were crispy at the edges. Cider and coffee were great too. Warm family-run business. Fantastic service; even ice was added to our water! Quiet place for a break after all that walking around Gion. Cafe a tad small, and may need some manoeuvring in and out.”