Inoue — Restaurant in Kyoto

We came here because of google reviews. It was a great experience! Everyone was really friendly to a couple of tourists (us) and asked lots of questions about our home country! The master was really kind as well! The sushi was great (8pcs nigiri omakase for ¥1500) and you could probably order other things as well! If you don't drink alcohol, there's oolong tea for ¥150 a glass, if you do drink there's a good selection as well! I really recommend visiting this place if you can! Just note that there's no english menu (google translate is your friend here) and seating space is a little limited (I would say 8 people at once is the...

Absolutely loved our experience at Inoue. It’s a small place, but in the best possible way - cozy, warm, and inviting. The owner was incredibly welcoming from the moment we walked in, and even though we only speak English, the atmosphere felt genuinely inclusive. The other patrons were just as friendly, which added to the charm and made the whole night feel like we stumbled into a local hidden gem. The sushi was incredible, fresh and perfectly prepared, and the sake (nihonshu) selection was top-notch. One of our favorite stops of the entire trip....

I cannot say enough good things about this place. The food was hands down some of the best sushi we had on our trip. The price was unbeatable. The service was unbeatable. And I feel horrible because I did not get the chef's name. Regardless, he was outstanding and blew out expectations away. It was my wife's birthday and he even made her a little cake during our visit. If I could give him more stars, I wouldn't hesitate. He does not speak much English at all, but Google translate helped us to communicate and he had no issue doing that so we...