Ninshu Rou
仁修樓
Also spelled Ninshu Ro
Chinese in Takaragaike & Kitayama, Kyoto, near Kitaoji Station
Our analysis
- #1of 13 Chinese restaurants in Kyoto
- 94%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- 5 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Book by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Ninshu Rou is 1st of the 13 Chinese restaurants in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥40,000–49,999) is higher than that of 94% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 85% of its Chinese restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2022 (5 times, 3 of them Gold; one of 41 in Kyoto in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2026. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 5 of the 13 Chinese restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a late dinner (open until 23:30).
How it compares
Chinese 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninshu Rou | #1 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | — | — |
| Hirosawa | #2 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 7 min, Shijō | Sun |
| Nishibuchi Hanten | #3 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Saika | #4 | ¥33,275 | — | Online, Japanese only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 12 min, Tōfukuji | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Ninshu Rou
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-366-8843 (+81-75-366-8843 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
The restaurant's account: @ninshurou
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Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | We do not charge any service fees or cover charges. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 16:00–23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 16:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 16:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 16:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 16:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 16:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 16:00–23:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | We recommend smart casual attire. Additionally, in order to fully enjoy the aromas of our dishes, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne when visiting. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | November 2019 |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
仁修樓京都府京都市北区紫竹北栗栖町2-12
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-12 Shichiku Kitakurisucho Kita-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 603-8433 |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kitaoji |
| Directions | City bus: Route 46, 1 minute walk from Omiya Kotsu Koenmae Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ninshu Rou cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (We do not charge any service fees or cover charges.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Ninshu Rou?
Kitaoji Station.
Does Ninshu Rou have a dress code?
We recommend smart casual attire. Additionally, in order to fully enjoy the aromas of our dishes, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne when visiting.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.