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Update-date: Jun 16 2025

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Categories: Yakitori Japanese Cuisine Unagi (eel) Kyoto Steak

Recommended Japanese Restaurant Near Nishiki Market, Kyoto

Nishiki Market in Kyoto, where many restaurants line both sides of a narrow street, is a popular spot for foreign tourists. It is a traditional market where Kyoto locals come to buy ingredients, as well as a place with charming Japanese miscellaneous goods shops, making it enjoyable just to walk around. Here are some recommended restaurants to visit when visiting Nishiki Market.

See full listings of Steak, Yakitori, Japanese Cuisine, and Unagi (eel) restaurants found in and around Kyoto.

Nihonshu to Obanzai no Kyosakaba Kensui Nishiki

Kensui Nishiki: A Kyoto Tavern Serving Sake and Obanzai

Located a 3-minute walk from Karasuma Station, Kyosakaba Kensui Nishiki is a restaurant where guests can enjoy Japanese Sake and Obanzai, traditional Kyoto-style home cooking, featuring seasonal ingredients. The "Tempura Moriawase" made with seasonal vegetables and seafood, offers a delightful crispy texture. The "Otsukuri (Sashimi) Moriawase" prepared with fresh fish that changes with the seasons, is also attractive for its beautiful presentation unique to Japanese cuisine.

Recommended restaurants near Nishiki Market in Kyoto

The interior is a calm Japanese-style space. The wallpaper with traditional Japanese patterns creates an elegant and stylish atmosphere. This restaurant offers counter seats, table seats, and private rooms. The private rooms, where guests can enjoy their meals without worrying about their surroundings, are especially recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time. It is a restaurant where guests can unwind while drinking carefully selected sake from all over Japan.

Nihonshu to Obanzai no Kyosakaba Kensui Nishiki

Open: Dinner 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Food L.O. 11:00 pm, Drink L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: Go north on Sakaimachi-dori Street from Exit 14 of Karasuma Station. Turn left on Nishikikoji Dori, and the building is on the left.
Address: 2F, 499, Nakauoya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

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Torisei Takoyakushi Branch

Torisei Takoyakushi Branch, located a 3-minute walk from Karasuma Station, is a Yakitori restaurant where customers can enjoy dishes made with fresh chicken. The "8 grilled skewers set", an assortment of skewers made from carefully selected Japanese chicken, features a secret sauce passed down since the restaurant's founding that is irresistibly delicious. The Sake, directly delivered from a brewery in Fushimi, Kyoto, pairs perfectly with the dishes. The spicy "Oyadori Yaki" which goes well with beer is also highly recommended.

The interior of the restaurant offers a sophisticated space that evokes the essence of Kyoto. The L-shaped counter seats provide a casual atmosphere ideal for small groups. In addition to spacious table seating, there is a semi-private room that can accommodate up to 44 people, making it recommended for groups and families. The restaurant is open from 11:30 for lunch, and it is possible to enjoy alcoholic beverages from midday.

Torisei Takoyakushi Branch

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O.10:00 pm) [Saturday, Sunday] 11:30 am-10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line or 3-minute walk from Shijo Station on Kyoto Subway Karasuma Line
Address: 625, Mototakeda-cho, Higashiiru, Higashinotoin, Takoyakushi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

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Kobe Beef Teppan Steak Sayaka

Kobe Beef Teppan Steak Sayaka, located a 2-minute walk from Karasuma Station, is a restaurant where guests can enjoy the finest Kobe beef prepared right in front of them by the chef. They can experience the rich sweetness of the high-quality fat, the savory aroma, and the melt-in-the-mouth texture of Kobe beef. Kyoto vegetables, directly delivered from the Kyoto produce market, enhance the flavor of the Kobe beef. The restaurant also offers a selection of sake that pairs well with the meat, ranging from easy-to-drink to dry varieties.

The restaurant has a calm, Kyoto-like atmosphere typical of Kyoto. The counter seats, where guests can watch the chef's Teppanyaki skills up close, offer a prime spot to enjoy the sounds and aromas of cooking, allowing one to savor Kobe beef with all five senses. In addition to semi-private rooms, there are also private rooms equipped with Teppan grills, providing a luxurious dining experience in a private setting.

Kobe Beef Teppan Steak Sayaka

Open: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: None / Open on National holidays and year-end and New Year holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 16 of Karasuma Station on Hankyu Kyoto Line *In front of Nishiki Exit of Daimaru Kyoto Store
Address: 102, ST Bldg., 605, Nishi-uoya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei

Located a 1-minute walk from Karasuma Station, Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei is a restaurant where visitors can enjoy the taste of a popular Nagoya restaurant in Kyoto. This restaurant uses only the highest-grade extra-large blue eel, which is butterflied and grilled over charcoal. The limited-quantity "Kimoiri Jo Unagi Don" allows guests to enjoy both the blue eel meat and liver at the same time. The Nagoya specialty "Jo Hitsumabushi" is also a recommended dish.

The restaurant's calm atmosphere offers a spacious and relaxing environment. It is located on the top floor of a department store just outside Nishiki Market, making it a convenient stop during sightseeing. Near the entrance, there is a glass-enclosed area where guests can watch the chef prepare eel up close. The restaurant has private rooms of various sizes, which can be adjusted with partitions to accommodate up to 10 people. The restaurant's calm atmosphere offers a spacious and relaxing environment. It is located on the top floor of a department store just outside Nishiki Market, making it a convenient stop during sightseeing. Near the entrance, there is a glass-enclosed area where guests can watch the chef prepare eel up close. The restaurant has private rooms of various sizes, which can be adjusted with partitions to accommodate up to 10 people.

Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei

Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. It's on the Store 8th floor of the Daimaru Kyoto Store, directly connected to the underground passage.
Address: 79, Tachiuri nishi-machi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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GRIDDLE FORCE Itsuraku

GRIDDLE FORCE Itsuraku, located a 4-minute walk from Karasuma Station, is a teppanyaki restaurant that focuses on carefully selected ingredients. The main meats are primarily chosen from Kyoto, and seasonal vegetables are sourced daily from the central wholesale market. The "Lamb Tenderloin" seasoned with garlic and basil, is a steak that allows one to fully enjoy the rich flavor of the meat. The brightly colored presentation is an appetizing dish.

When one opens the heavy door, a comfortable and relaxing space spreads inside. The counter seats with a teppan grill right in front allow guests to enjoy watching the cooking process up close. There is also a private room with a dedicated entrance, enabling guests to enter without encountering others. Why not spend a special time with teppanyaki and a selection of 30 to 40 types of wine from around the world, always available?

GRIDDLE FORCE Itsuraku

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 980 JPY
Access: A five-minute walk from neighboring stations.
Address: 298-2 Ichirensha-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
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Japanese Restaurant Kyokabutoya

Located a 7-minute walk from Karasuma Station, Japanese Restaurant Kyokabutoya offers delicate dishes that focus on seasonal ingredients. The "Yaki Hassun" created based on Japanese customs and events, features beautifully arranged dishes made with seasonal ingredients. The "Gohan", served at the end of the course, is cooked individually in earthenware pots, and when the lid is opened, a fragrant aroma rises with the steam.

The restaurant is housed in a renovated Kyoto townhouse with a history of 100 years. It offers a calm atmosphere typical of Kyoto, providing a space where one can truly experience being in Japan. The counter seats allow guests to closely observe the chef's movements, making the wait for food enjoyable. The small garden visible through the window is also an attractive feature. There is a private room that accommodates up to 8 people, which can be divided into two rooms for groups of 4.

Japanese Restaurant Kyokabutoya

Open: [Monday - Wednesday, Friday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 - 14:30 (last order 13:30) / Dinner 17:30 - 22:00 (last order 21:00)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 7 minutes on foot from Karasuma Station of the Hankyu Kyoto Main Line. Located along Sakaimachi-dori Street.
Address: 390 Kabutoya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
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