Restaurant TAMURA — Restaurant in Kyoto

Had an absolutely wonderful experience!

We were initially a little wary just because of how many positive reviews there were with virtually nothing negative, but I am so glad we gave it a try. We arrived around 7 and were luckily able to get a table without reservation or wait. Our waiter spoke proficient English and the menu was available in English as well. We were the only non-Japanese guests, however we received the same exceptional level of warmth and hospitality as all of the other guests. The staff are professional yet kind, laughing and talking with guests comfortably as they work efficiently to keep things running smoothly. They do a wonderful job of balancing elegance, intimacy, and comfort in the experience. We even got to enjoy the staff bringing out a guitar and singing for another guests birthday!

The food was, obviously, exquisite and combined traditional Kyoto ingredients with refined French technique, both of which were equally apparent. Our waiter made an excellent wine recommendation and though the wine list is smaller, the wines are high quality, varied, and pair masterfully with the courses.

The timing of the food was well spaced and we had time to enjoy everything without long waits between courses. The prices were very reasonable.

Overall, this was a top notch (and certainly memorable) dining experience with some of the best hospitality that we’ve seen among many gracious hosts during our...

It's a worthy splurge at this fancy restaurant in Kyoto. It's in the busy part of Kyoto near Gino and Yasaka shrine but off the Main Street.

Very quiet and the restaurant is cozy and staff is exceptionally good. The food...what can I say...just look at all the pictures posted here. It tastes fantastic and it's a work of art.

We had one of the dinner course priced at ¥13,000 yen. Due to the weak yen, it only costs us $86. No tip. I can even imagine how much it costs to have a meal like this in Austin. Probably $300 or more for sure. (First of all, I really don't think I can find this quality in Austin when it comes to Japanese restaurants.)

I recommend that you make an online reservation in advance as seats...

Delicious food paired with fantastic service. The staff were welcoming and made us feel like family. We were delighted to find that the quality of food matched the politeness of the staff - the Japanese/western twist is showcased by the amazing chef and kitchen staff who clearly take great pride in their craft. Highly recommend for anyone looking to sample some of the best food Kyoto...