la buche
French in Northern Part of Kyoto, Kyoto
Our analysis
- #12of 63 French restaurants in Kyoto
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, la buche is 12th of the 63 French restaurants 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 57% of its French restaurants. 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; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 25% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aoike | #10 | ¥15,300 | ¥10,700 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Marutamachi | Sun |
| La Biographie... | #11 | ¥30,800 | ¥18,150 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 12 min, Nijō | Mon, Tue |
| la buche | #12 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | — | Tue, Wed |
| Moko | #13 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 4 min, Marutamachi | Mon, Sun |
| Ito | #14 | ¥15,000 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Higashiyama | Mon |
| Bini | #15 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥14,520 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Marutamachi | Mon |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier |
How to book la buche
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 075-600-9196 (+81-75-600-9196 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:30, 18:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:30, 18:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:30, 18:30–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 7 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | none |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | March 2022 |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市左京区大原来迎院町400-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 400-3 Ohararaikoincho Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 601-1242 |
|---|---|
| Directions | Take Kyoto Bus Route 17, get off at the last stop, Ohara bus stop, and walk for about 2 minutes. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
La buche has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. la buche in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred French restaurants in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
From the restaurant's website
| Name | la bûche |
|---|
As stated on labuche-ohara.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does la buche cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is la buche closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to la buche?
Children are welcome.
Does la buche have a dress code?
none
Does la buche have a Michelin star?
Yes. La buche has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.