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[Kyoto ]7 excellent gourmet restaurants in Kawaramachi and Karasuma area! Tantalize your taste buds with a wide variety of dishes!

[Kyoto ]7 excellent gourmet restaurants in Kawaramachi and Karasuma area! Tantalize your taste buds with a wide variety of dishes!

2021-08-12 Management office

Hello. In this article, I would like to introduce about 7 recommended gourmet restaurants and eateries in Kawaramachi/Karasuma area. The Kawaramachi/Karasuma area is the most central part of Kyoto, and is very popular among tourists. While there is a wide variety of cuisine that many people expect in Kyoto, such as traditional Kyoto-style cuisine and Japanese food, there is also a wide variety of cuisine for a wide range of people that will appeal to many people because of its central location. Enjoy the fun with family or on a date, eat dishes that are popular among all demographics, and create irreplaceable memories during your sightseeing in Kyoto.
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Yakiniku Marutomi Shijo Kawaramachi



The first restaurant we would like to introduce is this one. It is a popular yakiniku restaurant that has been expanding its influence in recent years and is becoming well known nationwide. The secret of the restaurant's popularity is its relaxed atmosphere, which is highly compatible with the Kyoto atmosphere, while at the same time being friendly and homey enough to appeal to people of all walks of life. The quality of the meat is also excellent, and the whole place is full of elegance, which is typical of a yakiniku restaurant in Kyoto.
Many people think of Kyoto as a city of relaxed cuisine such as Japanese food, but yakiniku also appeals to a younger crowd. We hope you will take advantage of it with a variety of people.

Excellent freshness of meat! Enjoy our carefully selected meat, slow grilled to perfection!



This restaurant is particular about its meat. The fresh meat has an exquisite freshness and fatty sashi, which gives it a melt-in-your-mouth texture and mouth feel. The fresh meat is truly richly seasoned. The more you chew, the more the flavor overflows, creating an exquisite taste that is beyond description. The name of the meat is marked on the plate, so you can enjoy it while having a clear image of the part of the meat you are eating. This restaurant is so particular about its meat. Please give it a try.

"information "
Name: Yakiniku Marutomi Shijo Kawaramachi Branch
Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Kyoto Building FOOD HALL 8F, 68 Shijo-dori Kawaramachi Higashiiruma-machi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Tel: Lunch 11:00-14:30 (L.O 13:45)
[Monday - Friday ]
Dinner 17:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:00)
[Sat - Sun ]
Dinner 17:00-22:30 (L.O. 21:30)
Business hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: Open every day
I have to calculate:¥5,000~¥5,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Stylish space, relaxed atmosphere, counter seating available, tatami room available
URL:http://yakinikumarutomi.com/

京Apollo食堂



This restaurant has a unique presence and theme. Being in Kyoto, this diner has a strange charm that combines a calm, retro atmosphere with a modern, fashionable impression. As the name "diner" suggests, it has a friendly atmosphere, but the food is more of a dining-style Western cuisine. It is a fashionable restaurant popular among young people.
The marriage of high-carat cuisine and sake is an exquisite experience. Please give it a try.

The original and fashionable cuisine is a unique attraction here!

The cuisine at this restaurant is original and fashionable. They have a unique charm that can only be experienced here, and are delightful to look at and to taste. The colorful and SNS-worthy plated dishes are popular for their variety, and the taste is also extremely reliable. A variety of highly appealing dishes served in a friendly atmosphere. You can see why people from all walks of life come to visit.

"information "
Name: Kyo Apollo Restaurant
Address: 444 Nishigomon-cho, Matsubara-sagaru, Shinmiyakawacho-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 17:00 - 24:00
Business hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: Tuesday
I have to calculate:¥5,000~¥5,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Stylish space, relaxed atmosphere, counter seating available
URL:http://www.kyo-apollo.jp/apollo-shokudo/index.html

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This is a fashionable French bar that is somewhat removed from the image of Kyoto in a good way. It has an antique look, and its sundries and other items are fashionable and modern, but it also has the appearance of a commoner's downtown restaurant, an atmosphere that sticks with many people.
The one-rank higher fashionable dishes and bar-like drinks are an excellent match. Recommended for adults.

The visually stunning dishes are rich and exquisite!



The owner's ingenuity is evident in his dishes, which are truly fascinating. The creative dishes, which make abundant use of fresh and high quality ingredients, will make you drool just by looking at them. As a bar, the food goes perfectly with the drinks. The dishes, with their use of premium ingredients and spices, will make you feel special and stimulate your appetite.

"information "
Name: jumelles29
Address: 81-1 Shioyacho, Ayakoji-dori, Fuyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 050-5872-2342
Office hours:17:30~23:30(LO)
Regular day off: irregular
I have to calculate:¥5,000~¥5,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Stylish space, relaxed atmosphere, counter seating available
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Smart Coffee Shop



The Kyoto branch is a particularly popular and stylish coffee shop with a unique presence. The retro store is not a café, but rather a coffee shop, which appeals to an older clientele. The tea cakes are a perfect match for the austere coffee. It is one of the most popular stores in Japan right now, and it is also a good fit for young people who like retro.

Pancakes and French toast! These retro dishes are perfect with coffee!



Old-fashioned sweets such as pancakes and French toast are a staple of the menu. These sweets, rich in eggs and milk, are fluffy and tender and complement the bitterness of coffee. The menu, which is exactly what many people associate with coffee shops, is popular among all ages. It is one of the highly recommended places for retro sightseeing unique to Kyoto. It is also a great place for mornings and snacks.

"information "
Name: Smart Coffee Shop
Address: 537 Tenshyoji-mae-cho, Sanjo-agaru, Teramachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-231-6547
Opening hours: "Coffee "
[Full Day]
8:00-19:00
"2F Lunch "
[Wed-Mon]
11:00~14:30(L.O)
Closed: January 1, January 2, and irregular holidays (announced on SNS)
Budget: ³,000 - ³,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Stylish space, relaxed atmosphere, counter seating available
URL: http://www.smartcoffee.jp/

tiger dumpling (i.e. pickled dumplings)



This restaurant is based in Kyoto. This gyoza restaurant has been frequently introduced in the media in the Kansai region and is becoming increasingly popular. Many people may have an image of a Chinese restaurant as a downtown, mass diner, but the stylish exterior of this restaurant attracts the eye with its well-designed signboard in the shape of a tiger. The restaurant has a presence that can be recognized from a distance, and its very modern appearance has attracted the attention of young people with a high level of sensitivity. Please come and visit us.

The dumplings, with their thick, juicy skin, are popular among people of all ages!



This restaurant is dedicated to gyoza anyway, and has more than 12 kinds of gyoza on the menu alone. The quality of the gyoza is also excellent. The thick, chewy skin is packed with ingredients, locking in the flavor of the ingredients. The more you chew, the more the flavor of the cabbage, garlic, and meat overflows, making many people gasp in delight. It is sure to go well with sake.

"information "
Name: Tiger Gyoza
Address: 579-7-5, Nakanomachi, Shinkyoji-dori Shijo, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 050-5868-7659
Business hours: Lunch 11:30 - 15:00 (L.O.14:30)
Dinner 17:00 - 22:00 (L.O.21:30)
Closed: Thursday (or substitute if the day falls on a national holiday)
Budget: ¥2,000 - ¥2,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Stylish space, relaxed atmosphere, counter seating available
URL: https://kiwa-group.co.jp/tiger_kawaramachi/


Kyoto Obanzai MORITOSHI



As the name suggests, this is an izakaya that puts the colors of Kyoto at the forefront. There are many bars and izakayas in Kyoto where you can enjoy regular drinks, but this restaurant is recommended for tourists because of its Kyoto flavor. Kyoto's unique obanzai (side dishes) and the perfect sake pairing. Recommended for adults.

Kyoto's unique obanzai has a mature and relaxed taste!



As obanzai is unique to Kyoto, many of the ingredients are local and fresh. In addition, many of the dishes on the menu resemble relaxed Japanese cuisine. Seasonal sashimi goes well with Kyoto's local sake, and pickles, which are sold at Nishiki Market, go well with strong drinks such as beer and highballs. There is an abundance of obanzai to go with the sake you want to drink, allowing you to enjoy the delicacies of Kyoto. It is also ideal for tourists who want to feel the Kyoto feeling.

"information "
Name: Kyoto Obanzai MORITOSHI
Address: 265 Shikibe-cho, Takoyakushi Ueru, Teramachi-Dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-221-5955
Business hours: Tuesday-Friday 18:00-23:00 (L.O.22:30) Saturday, Sunday, holidays 17:00-23:00 (L.O.22:30)
Closed: Monday (If Monday is a national holiday, the restaurant will be open. Closed on the following Tuesday.)
Budget: ¥2,000 - ¥2,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Stylish space, relaxed atmosphere, counter seating available
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First Chronicles of Kyoto



The last restaurant we will introduce here is also a restaurant where you can enjoy Kyoto's unique cuisine. The restaurant's black-themed, wood-grained, relaxed atmosphere is exactly what one would expect from Kyoto. Please enjoy Kyoto cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.

Its specialty, Saikyo-yaki, is loved by many!



The specialty of this restaurant is Saikyo-yaki. This is a traditional Kyoto dish, in which fresh fish is marinated in Kyoto miso and grilled. When you bite into the fish, the flavor of the miso will spread in your mouth. The fish is very tender to the tongue and has a strong flavor. It goes well with rice and sake. The set menus are also popular, so please take advantage of them for lunch as well.

"information "
Name: Kyoto Ichino Den
Address: 435 Jumonji-cho, Nishiki-agaru, Yanagibaba-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-254-4070
Office hours:11:00~16:00(L.O.14:30)
Closed: Wednesdays (or the following Thursday if the Wednesday falls on a national holiday) and December 31-January 4
I have to calculate:¥4,000~¥4,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Stylish space, relaxed atmosphere, seating available
URL: https://www.ichinoden.jp/


summary

Thank you for reading this far. We have a wide variety of restaurants, from traditional Kyoto-style restaurants where you can enjoy traditional Kyoto cuisine to modern restaurants with a stylish atmosphere. We are sure that this list will satisfy people of all ages, and since it is easily accessible, we hope you will find it useful when dining during your sightseeing tour of Kyoto.

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