Ichiba Kōji Karasuma — Restaurant in Kyoto

We had an amazing dinner at 市场小路 with friends, and it turned into one of the most memorable meals of our trip. The atmosphere was relaxed yet refined—perfect for gathering with good company.

We tried several unique dishes, including beautifully marbled wagyu, rare cuts like Chateaubriand, and delicate seasonal appetizers that were as visually stunning as they were delicious. Each bite felt special, prepared with care and attention to detail.

The staff were attentive and courteous, and the pace of the meal gave us time to enjoy the food and conversation. It wasn’t just a dinner—it was an experience. Highly recommended if you're looking for top-quality Japanese cuisine in a warm,...

After making a reservation, we didn’t have to wait in line, but the staff didn’t assist with grilling the meat. That said, the quality of the meat was decent. When settling the bill, the server mentioned we could get free ice cream by leaving a Google review. However, the ice cream (after leaving the review) wasn’t as good as the ones sold at convenience stores. Worse, the ice cream was still included in the final bill—it was only removed after we brought it up with the staff. Overall, the dining experience wasn’t particularly impressive, but it was...

Nice solid Japanese bbq place. Meat was excellent. A4 I think with the premium. We did all al a carte as we have realized we just prefer certain cuts. Costs half what 2 person sets do with all our favorite meats. The rid eye was spectacular.

Service was fast and efficient. Probably more “high end’ places but really super solid if you aren’t a extreme meat connoisseur. Tasted amazing to us.

It’s also a bit hidden down a set of stairs off the Main Street so more local business people than tourist so we walked in for...