Is Kyoto necessarily expensive to dine? We sussed out 6 affordable Kyoto restaurants where you can enjoy a good meal without breaking the bank in this old capital of Japan.
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Gion Unagi Kawato
An elegant and highly rated unagi restaurant in Kyoto’s historic Gion district. The restaurant specializes in Kansai-style unagi (grilled eel), and it offers counter seating and private rooms. Good service in a beautiful setting.
Address: 572-27 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
Rengetsu-jaya
A refined tofu-focused restaurant nestled in the historic Higashiyama district, you can enjoy a tofu kaiseki meal here for just over 4000yen in a traditional machiya townhouse setting. The restaurant’s seasonal menus feature dishes like yudofu (hot tofu), yuba (tofu skin), and namafu (wheat gluten). It provides private tatami rooms and English menu.
Address: Japan, 〒605-0062 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, 神宮道知恩院北入ル
Seike Nijojo
The restaurant features a counter seating with only nine seats, where this yuba (tofu skin) specialty restaurant is situated near Nijo Castle. The menu showcases a variety of yuba-based dishes such as Yuba Sashimi, Yuba Nabe and Grilled Yuba.
Address: Japan, 〒604-8315 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Daimonjicho, 233-4 堀川御池を西進、南側です
Gion Duck Rice
This duck specialty shop in Gion is a modern Japanese-style duck rice served in hitsumabushi style. Each set includes a bonito broth along with condiments and you can choose from duck breast or thigh meat, with a combination of Uni and Ikura as well.
Address: Japan, 〒605-0073 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Kitagawa, 282-7 大文字ビル
Ashioto
A cosy vegetable-focused izakaya located off the beaten track. Ashioto offers a modern take on Japanese izakaya cuisine, in a rustic-chic setting housed in a renovated machiya townhouse. Service is warm and casual along with a well-varied menu.
Address: 153-14 Nagaharacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8073, Japan
Chao Chao Gyoza – Sanjo Kiyamachi
A popular gyoza specialty restaurant known for its crispy, bite-sized dumplings packed with juicy fillings. The gyoza are pan-fried to golden perfection in a lively and casual atmosphere. Menu includes creative variations like cheese or shrimp gyoza, and this is a must try for no-frills and affordable Japanese comfort food.
Address: 117番地 Ishiyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8002, Japan
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