wamon — Local services in Kyoto

Japanese izakaya Wamon is located right across from Kyoto Station, and a great place for drinks and snacks after arriving back from a day trip.

The VIP course was delicious, with perfect delicate sashimi, flavoursome kushikatsu and cute desserts. The wagyu skewers were also excellent, though I would have preferred the meat rarer. Highballs were mixed nice and strong, and a pleasure to drink overlooking Kyoto Station as the sun set and electric lights started to twinkle on.

Service is friendly and brisk, and the decor is simple and elegant. The music is maybe a little loud for my tastes, but I was there on a quiet evening and it probably makes perfect sense on livelier nights.

The city has plenty of quirkier eateries with more unusual or memorable speciality foods. But if you're in the mood for a straightforward, tasty, well-presented izakaya moments from Kyoto Station, Wamon is a...

Just a short walk from JR Kyoto Station, Wamon is a fantastic izakaya that blends Kyoto’s culinary traditions with a modern touch. Their VIP Special Course was a delightful journey through flavors, featuring fresh sashimi, tender roast beef, crispy creative skewers, and comforting rice with seasonal ingredients. Each dish was beautifully presented and packed with rich, umami flavors. The dessert was a visual and flavorful treat, rounding off the meal perfectly. The drinks selection was another highlight—I particularly enjoyed the barley shochu with hot water, a perfect winter drink, along with the smooth and warming hot sake. With its inviting atmosphere, high-quality ingredients, and excellent drink pairings, Wamon is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy Kyoto cuisine in a relaxed izakaya setting. Highly...

Wamon brings excellent service from the start ! All the staffs were super polite and explaining all the traditional starters , food and drinks to us. Starting from the carefully selected appetizers, skewers ( kushikatsu) , sashimi, roasted beef , grilled beef , rice mix (kamameshi ), to the beautifully presented dessert! Everything was top notch. Just 2 minutes walk from the Kyoto station, wamon is not to be missed with the grand overlooking view to the station itself!

Will be coming back here certainly! Highly recommended for the hospitality...