Reviews List
English Reviews (Reviews Total Language : 451 reviews)
“Just OK, and super-rushed”
For quite an expensive restaurant, the service was super rushed, with courses arriving within minutes of each other, and sometimes even at the same time. They did not give us time to settle before the first course arrived, and only took the drinks order after much prompting. Exactly 90 minutes late...r we were asked to pay and leave. It is not the experience you would expect in such a high-end restaurant. Food was OK - nothing special. I would not recommend.
Visited October 2026
“For a special occasion”
We had a private room to celebrate a birthday. Wonderful service, delicious food. And the location in the evening is lovely with almost a magical feel.
Visited March 2026
“Overpriced for what is provided”
We paid about $200usd per person and now, I wonder why it’s so expensive. The service is very good and the setting is lovely but we ate deep fried veggies and fish and didn’t feel that the food was all that special. I would suggest going to Itoh Dining for better overall experience- food was high q...uality, presentation sensational and service was impeccable and setting even more beautiful and better yet, the price was 1/3 of this tempura restaurant.
Visited December 2025
“Skip it”
The service was excellent. The portions were very small with the exception of the rice bowl. There were numerous odd tempura pieces that I couldn’t identify. The staff knows no English. The eel was so fishy it was not edible. It was quite expensive for a poor meal. Save your money!! Go elsewhere....
Visited September 2025
“Worst Restaurant in Kyoto”
This was one of the most insultingly awful dining experiences of my life -- the experience is nothing short of a con job. I am in a mild state of shock at the gall of the establishment to pull what they do at every step of the meal. From charging you a surprise service charge at the end to leaving t...he sake carafe on the table, hoping you'll pour yourself a glass so that they can charge you for a full bottle, to the inedible rice -- it is nothing short of impressive how disrespectful this meal is to every other part of what has been an amazing trip to Kyoto. I cannot state enough how much I regret going to this restaurant. And all for an over ~$500 check. The owners should be ashamed of themselves.
Visited January 2025
