Kyochuka Makisada
京中華 牧定
Chinese in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station
Our analysis
- #2of 4 Chinese restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 2
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Kyochuka Makisada is 2nd of the 4 Chinese restaurants in Imperial Palace Area. 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 lower than that of 31% of its Chinese restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2024 and 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 5 of the 13 Chinese restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter.
How it compares
Chinese 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Sai guu | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | No public phone or online | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Kyochuka Makisada | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 5 min, Karasuma Oike | Wed |
| Chinese Ryouri Tori | — | ¥13,000 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 1 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Chinese Shunka Shujitsu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Marutamachi | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Kyochuka Makisada
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-3150-9640 (+81-50-3150-9640 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 9 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking allowed in restaurant garden |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-10s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine |
| Opened | November 2022 |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Karasuma Oike Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 7 min · Marutamachi: 10 min
- Leave Karasuma Oike Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 10 m.
- Turn left onto Kurumayacho Street and walk 140 m.
- Turn right onto Oshikōji Street and walk 200 m.
Kyochuka Makisada is on your left.
On your left
Look for
京中華 牧定
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京中華 牧定京都府京都市中京区高倉二条下る瓦町565-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 565-5 -, Kyoto 604-0827 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Kyoto City Hall Station. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Kyochuka Makisada is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Kyochuka Makisada in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2024
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyochuka Makisada cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Kyochuka Makisada closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Kyochuka Makisada?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-10s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Kyochuka Makisada?
Karasuma Oike Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Marutamachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Is Kyochuka Makisada in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Kyochuka Makisada is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.