Grill Kinsei
ぐりる 金星
Innovative in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto, 9 min walk from Sanjō Keihan Station
Our analysis
- ¥6,000least expensive lunch course; median ¥8,360
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥6,000 (on Ikyu), 28% below the ¥8,360 median of the 21 innovative restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 29 of the 59 innovative restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 16 seats), a late dinner (open until 23:00), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Kyoto City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinka | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Nishiki Yushin | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karasuma | — |
| Private Restaurant R | — | ¥16,500 | ¥9,680 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Katsura | Mon, Tue |
| Grill Kinsei | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Sanjō Keihan | Wed |
| Otonari Kukuzen | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Rakuhoku Nakayama | — | ¥11,000 | ¥7,150 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Kitayama | Wed, Sun |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Grill Kinsei
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-762-1669 (+81-75-762-1669 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Recommended for Dining: Omakase Course ◆ A total of 12 dishes starting with 6 appetizers. Enjoy French Kappo with fish a
Dinner · 13 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–14 guests
- Beef
What is served (7)
- Appetizers (6 items)
- Soup
- Fish Dish
- Main Steak
- Curry Rice
- Dessert
- Demitasse Coffee
¥15,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Service charge | A service charge of 5% per group. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 16 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is also a smoking area outside. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Take-out |
| Opened | May 1977 |
Getting there
9 min walk (740 m) from Sanjō Keihan Station.
Also near: Jingū-Marutamachi (Exit 2): 10 min · Higashiyama (Exit 1): 11 min
- Leave Sanjō Keihan Station and walk east for 170 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 190 m.
- Turn right onto Niō Gate Street and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 200 m.
- Turn right onto Nijō Street and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Grill Kinsei.
Look for
ぐりる 金星
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
インペリアル岡崎
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ぐりる 金星京都府京都市左京区仁王門通新高倉東入正往寺町462-2 インペリアル岡崎 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 462-2 -, Kyoto 606-8353 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | From Keihan Sanjo Station, head north along Kawabata Street until you reach Nijo Street. Then, head west on Nijo Street, and about 40 meters south before reaching Higashioji Street. You can also come from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Subway Line. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes on foot from either station. City bus stop: Higashiyama Nijo. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Heian Shrine, 570 m, about 9 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 380 m, about 6 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 580 m, about 10 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Grill Kinsei cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 5% per group.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Grill Kinsei closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Grill Kinsei?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Grill Kinsei?
Sanjō Keihan Station, about 9 minutes on foot (740 m). Higashiyama Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.