Kyoto cuisine Teramachi Yoshikura — Restaurant in Kyoto

My family and I had a truly exceptional washoku(和食) meal.

Since we visited in winter, the chef prepared Buridaikon, a comforting and flavorful dish featuring great quality yellowtail (buri) braised with daikon radish—a classic Japanese winter specialty. It was rich, tender, and beautifully balanced. Another standout dish was Saikyo-yaki—silver cod marinated in Saikyo miso, then grilled to perfection. The result was a melt in your mouth texture infused with a deep, slightly sweet umami flavor.

The chef used locally sourced Kyoto vegetables and ingredients, embracing the spirit of Obanzai. This dedication to regional flavors made the meal feel deeply connected to Kyoto’s culinary heritage.

Beyond the flavors, each dish flowed naturally into the next, creating a sense of rhythm and harmony.

It was a wonderful dining experience, and I am certain that I will return to explore even more of the chef’s...

WARNING FOREIGNERS

Visit at your own risk.

Just thought I’d save your time if you don’t look Japanese and can speak Japanese.

I was denied at the front hour for party of 1 at around 1238pm from friendly smile to blank face after I simply said party of 1 in English but the next guests that arrived party of 3 who spoke Japanese were asked to wait (I understand basic Japanese) and that they can make space for them. Definitely not foreigner friendly. So sad when I traveled an hour to try this restaurant. If they had a reservation, why would the host tell the party of three in Japanese to wait and that they can make room when all they said was for a party of three. The host said in Japanese if they can please wait whereas I was not even given the option to wait. Discrimination...

The place is calm, elegant and, when I went there to eat alone, all women in sets of two were visiting it. I think the refined and slightly sweet taste of the dishes is something that mostly women would enjoy. Two people are cooking and serving, and the woman in charge of taking orders and serving is gentle. Tempura looked too pale, but the taste was just perfect. Not greasy at all. The side dishes (obanzai) were amazing! You can have as much of them as you want if you go there by lunch time, and the same applies to rice. I would like to go back again! The price is a bit more expensive than your typical lunch set, but the experience felt fancy and I enjoyed it very...