Akiyoshi Kawaramachiten — Restaurant in Kyoto

Came back twice during our 3-day stay in Kyoto. Has an English menu, and all the waiters and waitresses are very friendly. Our favorite was the hen chicken, but it’s likely an acquired taste (it’s chewy and quite fatty). The chicken is perfectly grilled, and the charcoal flavor is delicious. Sold in sets of 5 sticks (around 400-500yen per set), it takes about 3-4 sets of sticks per person to fill up. Also comes with multiple sauces, with the recommended sauce shown in the menu. Alcoholic drinks are also reasonable at around 400-600yen per drink. Open...

Speedy service. But don't come here expecting great yakitori comparable to the ones serving 200 yen per skewer. Skewers are done over open fire so it's quicker, but also less juicy and slightly more burned

Service is basic. Extremely quick as well.

Can't complain much with this level of pricing at this location. Recommended if you want to eat yakitori until you are filled without burning your wallet

Quite impressed by the chef's ability to handle so many skewers over open fire though, particularly with a very...

So far, this has been the best dinner we have had in Kyoto! Yakitori has incredible flavor for being so simple, and the kitchen is amazing to watch up close. Everyone works in sync with each other and the food is a reflection of such great teamwork/quality. Most orders come with 5 skewers of whatever meat you choose, and be sure to get a couple veggies to get a full meal. Some of our favorites were the chicken with spring onion, sirloin, and the grilled rice ball! Hope we can make it...