9 restaurants
Restaurants in Kyoto
Lunch
Yudofu Shop near Kiyomizu‑dera$6-$8/pp
Japanese vegetarian tofu · Higashiyama
Silky yudofu served cold with soy sauce, tucked behind a shrine.
Hakozushi Stall (Fushimi)$4-$6/pp
Japanese sushi · Fushimi
Boxed sushi with fresh mackerel and seasonal fish, an affordable street bite.
Yuba Shop (Pontocho)$4-$6/pp
Japanese tofu skin · Pontocho
Thin sheets of tofu skin served cold with soy sauce, a delicate local specialty.
Dinner
Torito (Pontocho Alley)$8-$8/pp
Japanese izakaya · Pontocho
Three grilled chicken skewers over binchōtan, paired perfectly with a cold Asahi.
Grilled Mackerel Stall (Fushimi)$5-$7/pp
Japanese grilled fish · Fushimi
Char‑grilled mackerel with a hint of citrus, served hot from a street vendor.
Kaiseki Ryokan (Fushimi)$50-$80/pp
Kaiseki (multi‑course) · Fushimi
Elegant multi‑course meal showcasing local ingredients in a refined setting.
Anytime
Torito (Nishiki Market)$3-$3/pp
Japanese street food · Nishiki Market
Crisp octopus balls with a creamy interior; a must‑try street snack.
Bar K‑ya$12-$12/pp
Cocktail bar · Pontocho
Intimate speakeasy serving a perfectly balanced ginger‑lime highball.
Camellia Garden Tea Ceremony$25-$25/pp
Japanese tea ceremony · Gion
90‑minute matcha session with wagashi sweet, set in a historic machiya.