Kuishinbo Yamanaka
くいしんぼー山中
Steak in Saiin & Katsura, Kyoto, 13 min walk from Katsura Station
Our analysis
- #1of 36 steakhouses in Kyoto
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and TuesdaysBook by phone
All 6 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 2
In our ranking, Kuishinbo Yamanaka is 1st of the 36 steakhouses in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 65% of its steakhouses. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 33 in Kyoto in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 7 of the 36 steakhouses in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 60% below its dinner budget).
How it compares
Steakhouses 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuishinbo Yamanaka | #1 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 13 min, Katsura | Mon, Tue |
| Gion Ichido | #2 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Gion-shijo | Thu |
| BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE Kyoto | #3 | ¥16,000 | ¥6,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Karasuma | — |
| Yutaka | #4 | ¥19,000 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Nikuryori Oka | #5 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥13,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」 | #6 | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Keage | Wed |
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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Kuishinbo Yamanaka
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-392-3745 (+81-75-392-3745 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Steakhouses nearby you can book online
BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE KyotoPontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.74
YutakaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 3.67
Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.65
Gozan NozomiKyoto Station Area, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.63
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Private rooms | No |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine |
| Services | Take-out |
Getting there
13 min walk (1,010 m) from Katsura Station.
Also near: Kami-Katsura: 18 min
- Leave Katsura Station and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn left at Mister Donut and walk 720 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
- Turn left and walk 110 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Kuishinbo Yamanaka.
Look for
くいしんぼー山中
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
くいしんぼー山中京都府京都市西京区御陵溝浦町26-26
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 26-26 Goryomizouracho Nishikyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 615-8231 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Take the Hankyu Kyoto Line to "Katsura Station" and walk for about 15 minutes. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Steak “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kuishinbo Yamanaka cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Kuishinbo Yamanaka closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
What is the nearest station to Kuishinbo Yamanaka?
Katsura Station, about 13 minutes on foot (1,010 m). Kami-Katsura Station is about 20 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.