The 10 Best Kaiseki in Kyoto, 京都府

Fresh reviews:

This wonderful place gets five stars for the view and ambiance alone. The other reviews talk about the fact that its hard to find, but that’s part of the charm and adventure. The walk along the river is breathtaking (even in winter!), and if one just stays to the left till the end, you eventually will find…

Rick H.

Shoraian

Cuisine: 6⁄10Service: 7⁄10Décor: 8⁄10Value: 4⁄10Overall: 6⁄10This cozy little oasis hidden inside a long walkway sits along the river banks. The quaint interior gives the space a very serene atmosphere that really compliments the beautiful view. Unfortunately, I had high hopes for the food itself, which did not…

Gordon Y.

Kassai

Cuisine: 6Service: 5Décor: 7Value: 6Overall: 6If you love tofu of all form, size and shape, then this restaurant was made for you. If you don’t, go with an open mind and experience something that is certainly unique.The restaurant was large but we were seated in a beautifully secluded corner with a view of the…

Gordon Y.

Okabeya

So after a few days in Tokyo, the decision was to spend the new years and get in touch with our cultural side. We took a bullet train down to Kyoto for 3 days to visit all the hot spots and ended up staying at the Westin Miyako given its proximity to the philosopher’s path. The time of New year’s is a big one…

Dan M.

Kacho

This place felt a bit like a tourist trap and the prices, though affordable, were a bit on the higher side. You enter the building and there’s a man sitting outside — that’s where you’re supposed to pay. To be seated go into the store.There’s lots of set options with lots of little dishes — we ended up getting…

Jennie C.

Izumoya Pontochō

After a 15 minute walk to this place, we were actually turned down and was about to leave until another accommodating receptionist helped us get a table. I would give them an A plus for ambiance, courtesy and service. But when it comes to the food, we will never go back to this resto, as the food was simply…