Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」
ドミニク・ブシェ・キョート・ル・テッパンヤキ
Teppanyaki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Keage Station
Our analysis
- #2of 11 teppanyaki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥20,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,000
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 4
In our ranking, Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」 is 2nd of the 11 teppanyaki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 2nd of 22 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥20,000 (on Tabelog), 18% above the ¥17,000 median of the 13 teppanyaki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥10,000 (on Tabelog) is 27% above the ¥7,900 median of 10. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 5 of the 22 teppanyaki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 50% below its least expensive dinner course), Sundays (5 of the 11 teppanyaki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama say they open then), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥20,000 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu; ¥10,000 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu.
How it compares
Teppanyaki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」 | #2 | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Keage | Wed |
| Gion Plum | #8 | ¥14,300 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Chikumo | #9 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Yasaka | #10 | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Steak Hanasato Gion | — | ¥11,935 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| A Kyoto | — | ¥13,000 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Tue |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-771-7158 (+81-75-771-7158 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Bruine
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (5)
- Amuse-Bouche
- Intermezzo
- Meat
- Meal (Rice, Miso Soup, Pickles)
- Dessert
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Lunch Crépuscule
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
What is served (5)
- Amuse-Bouche
- Intermezzo (2 dishes)
- Meat
- Meal (Rice, Miso Soup, Pickles)
- Dessert
¥14,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥4,000 more than the one above
Lunch Éclat
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
What is served (5)
- Amuse-Bouche
- Entremets (2 items)
- Meat
- Meal (rice, miso soup, pickles)
- Dessert
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥6,000 more than the one above
Dinner Bruine
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
What is served (5)
- Amuse-Bouche
- Entremets (2 items)
- Meat
- Meal (rice, miso soup, pickles)
- Dessert
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
Dinner Crépuscue
Dinner · 1–8 guests
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥5,000 more than the one above
Dinner Éclat
Dinner · 1–8 guests
¥30,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 15% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 26 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | *We recommend that male customers wear a jacket. |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | November 2019 |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Keage Station.
Also near: Higashiyama (Exit 1): 9 min · Sanjō Keihan: 16 min
- Leave Keage Station and walk north for 100 m.
- Bear left and walk 150 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」.
Look for
ドミニク・ブシェ・キョート・ル・テッパンヤキ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
ドミニク・ブシェ・キョート・ル・テッパンヤキ京都府京都市東山区粟田口華頂町1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1, Kyoto 605-0052 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | ■Access by Train. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nanzen-ji Temple, 630 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」 cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」 have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」 closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」?
Keage Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Higashiyama Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」 have a dress code?
*We recommend that male customers wear a jacket.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.