Local food and restaurants in Kyoto
Yudofu is a simple Kyoto lunch: warmed tofu with a dipping sauce. Obanzai offers a different way to eat, with several home-style dishes using ingredients such as seasonal vegetables. You can plan one meal around tofu and another around a selection of small dishes.
Local dishes to try in Kyoto
- Yudofu tofu hot pot
- Obanzai home-style dishes
Choosing a meal in Kyoto
Kyoto dining is easier to plan by the area you are visiting: Gion and Nishiki Market on one day, Arashiyama on another. Yudofu is a tofu-centred meal; obanzai brings several home-style dishes to the table. Decide which experience you want before searching near your next stop.
Where to look for restaurants
Plan meals in Gion and around Nishiki Market separately from an Arashiyama day. Eat near the area you’re exploring, and consider Kyoto Station when you’re about to leave the city.
- Nearby sights
- Gion · Nishiki Market · Arashiyama
- Transport nearby
- Kyoto Station · Gion-shijo Station
Restaurant reservations in Kyoto
Find restaurants in this area on AutoReserve, then choose a date, time and party size. Read the menu, total price and cancellation terms before you book. Availability can change between visits.
Affiliate link · JapanLiveNow may earn a commission on bookings.Find a table on AutoReserveMore about the local food
Read more about regional dishes and food traditions in these official guides. For a particular restaurant’s menu, prices and booking terms, use its own website or reservation page.