Open: Open: Lunch: 11am-3pm Dinner 5pm-10pm
Getting there: Hankyu Kawaramachi station, walk south to Shimizu-cho area, about 7min walk

Price:* Under 2000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: Delicious Bombay and Delhi-style Indian in a modest, unassuming storefront.

Open: Open: 10am-10pm(L.O.9pm)
Getting there: Kyoto Takashimaya 7F, right above Kyoto Kawaramachi station

Price:** 2000-4000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: No

CPEM SAYS: Fine Italian restaurant with reasonable prices. Many seasonal Kyoto vegetables are used in dishes

Open: Open: Lunch:12pm-2pm ( L.O.1:30pm) Dinner:5pm-11pm ( L.O.10pm) Closed: Sunday
Getting there: Get off at Keihan Gion-Shijo station, walk to east, turn left (north) on Hanami-koji street, walk all the way up until you get to a small stream (river). the restaurant is by the river

Price:*** 4000-6000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: Refined Japanese-French fusion in a small storefront right on one of Gion

Open: Open: 9am-9pm Sat. 10am-9pm (Buffet 10am-3pm)Sun. Holiday 10am-6pm Closed: Monday

Price:* Under 2000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: No

CPEM SAYS: Organic bagels and breads available. Cozy caf

Open: Open: 11am-10:30pm (L.O. 9:30pm)
Getting there: 10min walk from Kawaramachi station to east

Price:*** 4000-6000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: A huge menu of Chinese favorites and specialties conveniently located to sightseeing

Open: Open: 5pm-midnight (L.O. 10:30pm)

Price:** 2000-4000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: No

CPEM SAYS: Traditional Brazilian cuisine with Churrasco and other popular dishes. Live music events on weekend nights

Open: Open: 11:30am-9:30pm (L.O. 9pm)Closed: Wed (April-May)

Price:* Under 2000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: No

CPEM SAYS: Great for vegetarians. Israeli vegetarian cuisine. Falafel, Israeli sandwiches with pita bread hummus and more

Open: Open: Lunch:11am-3pm ( L.O.2pm) Dinner:5pm-11pm ( L.O.10pm)
Getting there: 10min walk from Keihan Gion-shijo station (take #6 exit)

Price:** 2000-4000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: No

CPEM SAYS: Specializes in Yuba (tofu skin) and Tofu. Traditional tofu Kyoto kaiseki cuisine

Open: Open: Lunch: noon-5pm Dinner: 6pm-midnight Closed: Wed

Price:* Under 2000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: No

CPEM SAYS: Great Okinawan food like Goya Chample (stir fried bitter melon). Okinawan popular dishes in an inimitable Kyoto style

Open: Open: 11am-10pm(L.O.9pm)
Getting there: Kyoto Takashimaya 7F, right above Kyoto Kawaramachi station

Price:** 2000-4000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: Try their famous hamburger steak and pizza. A branch of a long-established Kyoto restaurant

Open: Open: 11am-10pm(L.O.9pm)
Getting there: Kyoto Takashimaya 7F, right above Kyoto Kawaramachi station

Price:* Under 2000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: Enjoy classic, soft and juicy Tonkatsu (pork cutlet). Yummy deep fried goodness!

Open: Open: 12pm-12am (Food L.O.9pm) Lunch:12pm-2pm Closed: Dec 30th- Jan2nd
Getting there: 1min from Keihan Gion-shijo station

Price:** 2000-4000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes
(Visa, Mastercard, Jcb)

CPEM SAYS: A Kyoto classic. This place has defined Russian food in Kyoto since 1972. Great for dinner. Rooftop beer in the summer

Open: Lunch 11am-2pm Dinner 6pm-11:30pm (L.O. 10:30pm)
Getting there: Get off at Shiyakusho mae station on Tozai line (Kyoto subway) Take 7th exit to the street level, then head south on Misachi-dori for 1min, you will see it on your right

Price:** 2000-4000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: The concept of this restaurant is Busho (military leaders) from hundreds years ago. Enjoy the food in this modern Japanese style restaurant

Open: 11:30am-2pm 5pm-10pm
Getting there: Hankyu Kawaramachi station or Keihan Gion-Shijo station. Walk Shijo Dori (St) to East, turn left (north) at a small street across from Kyoto Gion hotel. Walk 1/2 block you will see it on your right.

Price:**** 6000yen & Up
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: Kyoto Kaiseki restaurant in the heart of Kyoto historical sites.

Open: Open: 11am-10pm(L.O.9pm)
Getting there: Kyoto Takashimaya 7F, right above Kyoto Kawaramachi station

Price:*** 4000-6000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: The first French restaurant in Kyoto

Open: Open:6pm-midnight Closed: Tuesday
Getting there: 2min walk from Subway Tozai line Shiyakushomae station Ext#1

Price:* Under 2000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: No

CPEM SAYS: Bar food. Irish classics like Shepard

Open: Open: 11am-10pm(L.O.9pm)
Getting there: Kyoto Takashimaya 7F, right above Kyoto Kawaramachi station

Price:*** 4000-6000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: Premium sukiyaki from a branch of sukiyaki restaurant dating back to 130 years ago

Open: Open: Lunch:11:30am-3pm ( L.O.2pm) Dinner:5:30pm-11pm ( L.O.10pm)
Getting there: 3min walk from Kawaramachi station (north east of the station)

Price:*** 4000-6000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: If you like onions, green onions and chives, you will LOVE this place. Great atmosphere in Pontocho

Open: Open: 11am-11pm Lunch: 11am-5pm (Sat.Sun.Holiday 11am -3pm)(Food L.O.10pm) (Drink L.O. 10:30pm) Closed: Mondays

Price:* Under 2000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: No

CPEM SAYS: Cafe, Dining and Gallery. Healthy lunch plates are available for the health food lover

Open: Open: 11am-10pm(L.O.9pm)
Getting there: Kyoto Takashimaya 7F, right above Kyoto Kawaramachi station

Price:* Under 2000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: The Takashimaya branch of this revered soba shop. They

Open: Open: Lunch: 11am-3pmDinner: 5pm-11pm
Getting there: Get off at Kawaramachi station, take Shijo-dori to Daimaru. It is located behind of Daimaru

Price:* Under 2000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: Excellent soba and duck preparations. Run by the hard-working owner in a small 2nd floor shop just off Shijo-dori

Open: Open: 10am-10pm(L.O.9pm) *Only Chinese Sweets (No meals served)
Getting there: Kyoto Takashimaya 7F, right above Kyoto Kawaramachi station

Price:* Under 2000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: A dessert cafe from Hong Kong. Choose warm or hot desserts filled with fruit

Open: Mon-Thur, Sun, Holiday: 11:30am-midnight Fri, Sat & a day before holiday: 11:30am-3am

Price:* Under 2000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: American Diner in Kyoto! Try their Burgers, Steakes.

Open: Open: 11am-10pm(L.O.9pm)
Getting there: Kyoto Takashimaya 7F, right above Kyoto Kawaramachi station

Price:** 2000-4000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: Traditional Kyoto kaiseki cuisine utilizing seasonal ingredients

Open: Open: 11am-10pm(L.O.9pm)
Getting there: Kyoto Takashimaya 7F, right above Kyoto Kawaramachi station

Price:*** 4000-6000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: One of the most famous Kyoto kaiseki restaurants

Open: Open: 11am-10pm(L.O.9pm)
Getting there: Kyoto Takashimaya 7F, right above Kyoto Kawaramachi station

Price:* Under 2000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: A long-established Tempura restaurant from Tokyo. Seasonal ingredients deep fried right in front of you

Open: Open: 11am-10pm(L.O.9pm)
Getting there: Kyoto Takashimaya 7F, right above Kyoto Kawaramachi station

Price:** 2000-4000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: Specializes in Unagi (eel) dishes. Try Unadon (rice with cooked eel)

Open: Open: 11:30am-7:30pm (hours slightly changes by season)
Getting there: Get off at Kawaramachi station, walk to east, it is located on your right hand side, about half-way to Yasaka shrine

Price:* Under 2000yen
(total meal per person without drinks)
Credit Cards: Yes

CPEM SAYS: Japanese style parfaits! Green tea to mochi!