travel Arabica Superb coffee in Kyoto Located in Arashiyama, this little coffee shop is a real find in an area populated with tourist traps
food Ogata Kyoto Minimalist cooking in the heart of Kyoto A haven of peace and tranquility, Ogata serves some of the most refined and subtle food we have come across.
food Tempura Matsu Kyoto Ceci n'est pas du tempura Tempura Matsu is unusual. Located in Arashiyama, this family-run restaurant’s name suggests it specialising in tempura, which is only part of its identity...
food Shoraian Kyoto Tofu cuisine in Kyoto With a wonderful location, Shoraian has a reputation for serving fine tofu-based dishes, but is it worth the praise?
food Jiki Miyazawa Hidden Gem Jiki Miyazawa does not stand out in Kyoto's culinary guides with its lone Michelin-star. That, however, is likely to change, as the food here is surprising
food Sojiki Nakahigashi Terroir Kyoto’s cuisine relies on local produce that give it its distinct identity. A restaurant that fully utilises the bounty of local ingredients is Sojiki Nakahigashi, which happens to be one of the city’s best-guarded secrets.
food Pizzeria Napoletana Da Yuki Kyoto's finest pizza This small restaurant feels like a part of Italy that has been transported to Kyoto
food Izuju Kyoto-style sushi Radically different from Edomae-sushi, Izuju's Kyoto-style sushi is worth discovering
food Chihana Idiosyncratic kaiseki Tucked away in a small alley in Kyoto’s Gion area, Chihana enjoys a tremendous reputation. The three Michelin-star restaurant’s cuisine is unusual when compared to similar establishments’ in Japan.
food Sumibi Torito Upscale Yakitori in Kyoto Serving some of Kyoto's best grilled chicken, Sumibi Torito offers a great alternative to the city's more formal kaiseki restaurants
food Donguri Late-night food in Kyoto One of the few solid choices open after midnight in Kyoto, Donguri offers solid okonomiyaki