Koke
Innovative in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station
Our analysis
- #3of 18 innovative restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- ¥29,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,000
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 6
In our ranking, Koke is 3rd of the 18 innovative restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 14th of 59 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥29,000 (on Tabelog), 61% above the ¥18,000 median of the 21 innovative restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥15,000 (on Tabelog) is 36% above the ¥11,000 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide) and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck and OMAKASE; 29 of the 59 innovative restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 48% below its least expensive dinner course), an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Imperial Palace Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| shiro | #3 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Karasuma Oike | Mon, Tue |
| Mashiro | #6 | ¥24,000 | ¥13,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Koke | #14 | ¥29,000 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Karasuma Oike | Mon |
| Dodici | #16 | ¥19,800 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon, Sun |
| Kentan Horibe | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Shijō | Tue |
| Synager | — | ¥14,300 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 5 min, Marutamachi | — |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Koke
- Book online in English on TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5890-2876 (+81-50-5890-2876 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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 Menu
Lunch · 15 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Sunday Lunch Menu
Lunch · 20 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
¥24,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥9,000 more than the one above
Lunch Menu + Non-Alcoholic Pairing
Lunch · 15 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Non-alcoholic pairing
Drinks pairing included
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥1,000 more than the one above
Lunch Menu + Alcohol Pairing
Lunch · 15 dishes · 2–6 guests
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
Dinner MenuMost booked
Dinner · 20 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
¥29,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥4,000 more than the one above
Sunday Lunch Menu + Non-Alcoholic Pairing
Lunch · 20 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Non-alcoholic pairing
¥40,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$270
¥11,000 more than the one above
Sunday Lunch Menu + Alcohol PairingMost booked
Lunch · 20 dishes · 2–6 guests
¥40,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$270
Dinner Menu + Non-Alcoholic Pairing
Dinner · 20 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Non-alcoholic pairing
¥45,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$300
¥5,000 more than the one above
Dinner Menu + Alcohol Pairing
Dinner · 20 dishes · 2–6 guests
¥45,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$300
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge and fuel fee: 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 12 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | We look forward to welcoming you to KOKE in smart casual attire. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | April 2021 |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Karasuma Oike Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Nijōjō-mae (Exit 2): 8 min · Marutamachi: 8 min
- Leave Karasuma Oike Station by Exit 2 and walk west for 40 m.
- Turn right onto Ryogaemachi Street and walk 140 m.
- Turn left onto Oshikōji Street and walk 70 m.
Koke is on your right.
On your right
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市中京区蛸薬師287 ido 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 287 -, Kyoto 604-0021 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About a 5-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station (Exit 2) on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line or Tozai Line, approximately 300 meters from the station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nijō Castle, 990 m, about 16 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Koke has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Koke in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred innovative restaurants in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Koke cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge and fuel fee: 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Koke have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Koke closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Koke?
Karasuma Oike Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Marutamachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Koke have a dress code?
We look forward to welcoming you to KOKE in smart casual attire.
Does Koke have a Michelin star?
Yes. Koke has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.