Shisuitei — Restaurant in Kyoto

The worst sushi I’ve ever had—absolutely not fresh.

If you’re looking for quality sushi, this is definitely not the place to go. And don’t even bother complaining to the staff; they’ll simply deny everything. I initially raised my concerns in Japanese, but the waiter repeatedly denied what I said. When I switched to English after running out of Japanese, the waiter just said, “No English,” and walked away.

Honestly, I’m not that surprised after spending a few weeks in Japan. Japanese service can be so deceiving—outwardly polite expressions masking impolite behaviors underneath.

It’s both ironic and humiliating that a restaurant so close to one of Japan’s most iconic temples serves “sushi” like this. The tuna was sour, fibrous, and sliced paper-thin, yet they shamelessly and dishonestly labeled it as “chu-toro” on the menu, and the rice tasted like it was cooked the day before.

Avoid this place at all costs!

By the way, in Japan, it's better to check Tabelog rather than Google Maps for restaurant reviews. If a restaurant has a rating of 3.5 or higher on Tabelog, it’s likely to be good. This particular restaurant, however, is only rated 3.0, and should be rated 0 because of...

Upon visiting Kiyomizu-dera Temple, we were delighted by the numerous restaurant options. We ultimately selected this particular establishment due to the appealing appearance of the menu items. The restaurant itself was quite lovely, and we were fortunate enough to be seated by a window, offering a scenic view of Kyoto. The food was exceptionally delicious, and the service was commendable. While the staff's English proficiency was limited, we managed to order a sushi set, which was incredibly fresh. We also ordered ramen; the broth was already quite flavorful, though I personally preferred to enhance it with a touch more...

I recently dined at Shisuitei, and I was thoroughly impressed! The moment I stepped in, I was greeted with warm hospitality.

The ramen was rich and flavorful, with perfectly cooked noodles. The tempura was crispy and light, and the bento box was a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

The service was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. Our server was happy to answer questions and made excellent recommendations.

Overall, Shisuitei is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic...