Hidden gems: Casual japanese style restaurants in Kyoto

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Kyoto.

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MUKU
Restaurant
👍👍 I and my wife took a breakfast in November when we visited Kyoto. Restaurant is pretty new, front desk girl said they only opened about two months ago. Restaurant is bright with a sophisticated atmosphere. Service is of course five stars, food presentation is fantastic with Japanese traditional styl...
$ $$$
4.80 (192 reviews)
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AK CAFE
Taco restaurant
👍👍 5月5日に訪問。定員のお姉さんの接客 素晴らしい!タコスとタコライス(写真撮りわすれ)とても美味しく大変満足いたしました。ご馳走様です。
$ $$$
4.80 (52 reviews)
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Sen
Kaiseki restaurant
Relaxed venue with classic Japanese interiors serving set meals consisting of multiple small plates.
$ $$$
4.70 (107 reviews)
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Sora wa Kimagure
Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant
👍👍 We went into this restaurant on a whim. We don't speak Japanese. They were very friendly and welcoming. There is a picture menu with English titles. We ordered the Fried Chicken Cutlet and Chicken Karaage. All dishes seem to be a set meal of the main dish, cabbage, rice, miso soup, and a pudding or...
$ $$$
4.50 (155 reviews)
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Kotogase Chaya
Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant
👍👍 We found this restaurant on our walk along the river. We stopped by for a beer and watched the many boats go by at dusk. The ladies were super kind. It was lovely taking our shoes off to sit at the tables while taking in the views.
$ $$$
4.50 (129 reviews)
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一作
Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant
👍👍 The warmest food in all Kyoto! The obāchan is such a dear. Everything is cho oishii, but come here for the best old Kyoto stories and the bestest umeshu ever. 🍵🥟🍜🥕🌽🥬❤️
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4.50 (33 reviews)
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