Kyoto & Osaka 2017

Alex Ravenel: Beautiful to walk through. When the wind blows, the bamboo makes the most incredible rustling noise.

Vincent Tan: Nishiki market has been selling food and produce for 4 centuries. http://www.kyoto-nishiki.or.jp/

Tim Bradshaw: Incredible ¥5000 set menu dinner, beautiful food in taste and presentation. In a big, super-minimalist room that doubles as a cool design shop

Jon Steinback: Such an incredible Buddhist Temple. It has like a million types of moss, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vincent Tan: Menami serves obanzai - traditional Kyoto home cooking. Very well rated. Closed Sun. http://www.menami.jp/

River F.: This is a must see! Purchase an all-day bus pass for ¥500 at Kyoto station. Take the 205 bus to get to the temple. ¥400 admission, closed at 5 PM.

Vincent Tan: Tousuiro is a tofu restaurant. Located down a little alley next to the river. http://www.tousuiro.com

Dave S: "The over 100-year-old institution is recognized for serving the best and most authentic Kyoto-style sushi." -Hypebeast/That Food Cray Read more.

Vincent Tan: Hyo-tei is an ancient restaurant serving kaiseki. 3 Michelin stars http://hyotei.co.jp/

Vincent Tan: Arashiyama Kitcho - probably the most well known kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto. http://www.kitcho.com/kyoto/

Vincent Tan: High end Kyoto kaiseki restaurant which is a century old. 3 Michelin stars. http://kikunoi.jp/english/store/index.html

Vincent Tan: Sou-jiki Nakahigashi is a high end kaiseki restaurant. Extremely well regarded on Tabelog. http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2603/A260302/26001800/

Vincent Tan: Misoka-An Kawamichiya is a soba specialist

Vincent Tan: Guilo Guilo Hitoshina serves a full kaiseki meal for 4000 yen! Reservations essential.

Nicole Mezzasalma: Only serves one dish, okonomiyake, and it's delicious. The interior is quirky too - worth a visit!

Vincent Tan: Kanga-An serves fucha-ryori - vegetarian kaiseki. http://www.kangaan.jp/

Vincent Tan: Minokichi Takeshigero is a kaiseki restaurant that has been in business for 3 centuries. Highly regarded on Tabelog. http://www.minokichi.co.jp/takeshigero/index.html

Vincent Tan: Hyotei annex is open for breakfast from 8am. http://hyotei.co.jp/

Vincent Tan: A 200 year old ryokan which serves breakfast from 7.30am. Reservations required. http://www.kinmata.com/english/

Vincent Tan: Gion Tsujiri is an amazingly popular place selling green tea ice cream parfaits. Constant queues.

Vincent Tan: Hanamomo is a tiny soba restaurant

Vincent Tan: Serving home made nama choco and exquisite organic cuisine in an old Kyoto house near the Philosopher's Walk http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2603/A260301/26003208/

Vincent Tan: Yamamoto Menzo is an highly rated udon shop. http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2603/A260301/26002504/

Vincent Tan: Anzuko is a restaurant specialising in gyoza. Open 6-11.30pm. Closed Mon http://www.anzukko.com/

Vincent Tan: Marutamachi Jyunidanya serves Kyoto cuisine. Reasonably priced and highly rated. Near the Imperial Palace. http://www.m-jyunidanya.com/

Vincent Tan: Nakamura is a Kyoto kaiseki restaurant with 3 Michelin stars and very highly rated on Tabelog http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2602/A260202/26003637/

Vincent Tan: Vegetarian izakaya http://isozumi.jp/onikai/

Vincent Tan: Marukyu Koyamaen is a tea and sweet shop www.marukyu-koyamaen.co.jp

Vincent Tan: Top rated steak restaurant on Tabelog in Japan http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26002222/

Vincent Tan: Tatsumura is a highly regarded kappo restaurant serving kaiseki. http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26022552/

Vincent Tan: Small and cosy standing dining bar with good food and a friendly master (who worked 16 years in Nobu Milan) who speaks English

Sakaomon Nuttasophon: Amazing Tempura course, delicate and tasty with great service. You get very full too! Most staff here can speak English pretty well. 👍🏼

Vincent Tan: Extremely well regarded tempura restaurant in Kyoto https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26006057/