Best restaurants in Kyoto

A local yakiniku restaurant with several branches, offering a great selection of quality meat at relatively affordable prices.

"A local yakiniku restaurant with several branches, offering a great selection of quality meat at rel"

One of the best places for ramen in Kyoto, serving tonkotsu, shio, shoyu and miso versions. It gets busy, so expect to queue.

"One of the best places for ramen in Kyoto, serving tonkotsu, shio, shoyu and miso versions. It gets "

A very popular ramen shop known for its thick, creamy chicken and fish broth, with a choice of noodles and dipping-style tsukemen. Its matcha-style facade makes it easy to miss, and you buy a ticket from a machine before queuing in a backyard waiting area.

"A very popular ramen shop known for its thick, creamy chicken and fish broth, with a choice of noodl"

A yakitori izakaya in Pontocho serving moist, charcoal-grilled skewers and creative items like mochi wrapped in bacon and cheese. It is recommended if you feel overwhelmed choosing a spot in the area.

"A yakitori izakaya in Pontocho serving moist, charcoal-grilled skewers and creative items like mochi"

Created by chef and artist Masayo Funakoshi, it runs as a tea salon and cafe by day and a private restaurant in the evening, with an open kitchen and mismatched design tableware. It is known for its porridge and seasonal dishes, and has a ceramics store on the second floor.

"Created by chef and artist Masayo Funakoshi, it runs as a tea salon and cafe by day and a private re"