Sou-jiki Nakahigashi is a high end kaiseki restaurant. Extremely well regarded on Tabelog. http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2603/A260302/26001800/
Tofu in the most artistic, sophisticated, seasonal and delectable ways. 10 courses, each a surprise. One of the best meals in Kyoto.
Roan Kikunoi is the junior version of the famous kaiseki restaurant. Get a counter seat if you can. http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2602/A260201/26000766/
Iwasaki is a kaiseki restaurant which is very well regarded on Tabelog. http://iwasaki-jc.com/
Must try TOFU when you come to Kyoto. This place was awesome - with a stunning view. Read more.
Kyoyamatoya at New Miyako Hotel is a kaiseki restaurant that serves a traditional breakfast from 7am. http://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/newmiyako/
Gion Okumura is run by the inventor of French kaiseki. Well regarded on Tabelog. http://www.restaurant-okumura.com/english/tennai.htm
Got a great set of ramen noodles, karaage, soup and rice for around 1000¥. Highly recommended.
Good service, great food!! I personally think the normal yuzi hotpot is more than enough. Must save room for their yuzi rice porridge and dessert. 😊
Honke Dai-ichi Asahi is a popular ramen restaurant serving Kyoto style ramen http://www.honke-daiichiasahi.com/
Brilliantly inventive kaiseki restaurant tucked away in a quiet part of Arashiyama http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2604/A260403/26001461/
Also, it gets so busy here that it has its own waiting room one shop up on the north side. You have to arrive, put your name on the list and wait. Or get there before 6pm and be one of the first in
Menami serves obanzai - traditional Kyoto home cooking. Very well rated. Closed Sun. http://www.menami.jp/
Matcha latte was one of thè best ones in Kyoto. Matcha soft serve was just as good.
Gion Tsujiri is an amazingly popular place selling green tea ice cream parfaits. Constant queues.
Suzue has 2 Michelin stars. Very highly regarded http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26014309/
Kanesho is an old unagi restaurant. Closed Thurs & Sun http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2603/A260301/26000252/
Hitomi is the top rated yakitori restaurant in Kyoto on Tabelog. Open 5.30pm to midnight. http://g.pia.co.jp/shop/926048
Nakamura is a Kyoto kaiseki restaurant with 3 Michelin stars and very highly rated on Tabelog http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2602/A260202/26003637/
Hidden in a side street, booking by phone (in Japanese) essential. They'll customize the menu for your preferences. Absolutely stunning food. Worth every penny!
Small and cosy standing dining bar with good food and a friendly master (who worked 16 years in Nobu Milan) who speaks English
Traditional Japanese style ryokan. Japanese course dinner and breakfast are provided. Good atmosphere but costly especially in maple tree season
Hospitable and so zen! The private onsen is amazing. Book it for sunset or right before bed.
Great place for a simple pastry or sandwich for breakfast. Range of cold drinks available. Friendly staff. Open daily except Thursdays 0700-1830.
The Tsujiri parfait was a delicious treat after a long day of visiting temples around Kyoto.
Epic spot near the mountain top. Enjoy a light lunch and a delicious coffee on the terrace overlooking the pond and its beautiful Sakura-trees.
Amazing cappuccino, espresso, and caffe latte...better than the ones you get in Italy! Yummy! Breakfast choice is either granola, croissant and another one which I forgot!!
Incredible atmosphere for everything soba (noodles, tea, ice cream). Tempura was the best I had in Japan and ice cream was delicious and unique.
Very good and authentic noodle bar. Sitting on the floor or on the bar available. English menus ask your waiter. Beer or sake
The best bakery in Kyoto. Very good quality for the price. Great baguettes and coffee.
Guilo Guilo Hitoshina serves a full kaiseki meal for 4000 yen! Reservations essential.
Mizai is the top rated kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto. Cash only. http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2603/A260301/26002279/
Went there after the recommendations of foursquare, couldn't agree more. Lovely quiet place to relax and check your pictures you just took from Nijō Castle.
Chicken based ramen! There's shio, shoryu or tsukemen to choose from. Highly recommend!
Chicken based: Torisoba - a light flavored, soy sauce-based ramen. Another, Jukusei Torisoba - a thick, soy sauce-based ramen. Made from chicken boiled until liquified, with seafood soup added in.
Online bookings at Pocket Concierge https://pocket-concierge.jp/restaurants/244178
Sushi Matsumoto is highly rated and serves slightly different sushi to the Edo style http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2603/A260301/26002579/
Order the famous pork chop and jumbo shrimp tempura set. Best in town. Also unlimited refills on rice and cabbages
Excellent selection of higher-quality foods. Try the sushi or chicken katsu. You know those foods that look great in pictures? This must be where they take them.
Excellent place to relax after a long day visiting Kyoto. Free wifi. Nice and cosy with a vintage flavor. Extensive list of drinks and nice easy food
Among the best ice cream I've eaten in my life. Order the "dekitate" (fresh) ice cream in whatever flavour they're making it that day.
Exceptional good sea food, great atmosphere and truly authentic Japanese food. English menu available. Try the whale bacon! Great sake selection. ~6000¥ pp
