Ryoriya En
りょうりや○
Kaiseki in Mibu & Nijo Castle Area, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Nijōjō-mae Station
Our analysis
- ¥23,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 2
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥23,000 (on Ikyu), 31% above the ¥17,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Mibu & Nijo Castle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten-you | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue |
| Kyoryori Irifune | — | ¥13,000 | ¥6,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Japanese cuisine to Nihonshu Satoshi | — | ¥13,200 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Nijōjō-mae | — |
| Nishijin Uoshin | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,072 | Online, Japanese only | — | 18 min, Imadegawa | — |
| Suppon Ryori Madoka Tei | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Tambaguchi | Wed |
| Ryoriya En | — | ¥23,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 7 min, Nijōjō-mae | Wed |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Gluten-free, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Ryoriya En
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-366-0608 (+81-75-366-0608 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
October Limited Domestic Matsutake Course
10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Matsutake mushroom
¥65,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$430
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 |
| Service charge | We have not received it. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:30–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | English menu |
| Opened | June 2024 |
Getting there
7 min walk (550 m) from Nijōjō-mae Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Ōmiya (Exit 2A): 7 min · Shijō-Ōmiya (Exit 2B): 8 min
- Leave Nijōjō-mae Station by Exit 1 and walk west for 60 m.
- Turn left onto Inokuma Street and walk 470 m.
Ryoriya En is on your left.
On your left
Look for
りょうりや○
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
りょうりや○京都府京都市中京区三条猪熊町635-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 635-1 Sanjoinokumacho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-8334 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 5-minute walk from Omiya Station and Shijo Omiya Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nijō Castle, 770 m, about 13 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Ryoriya En is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Ryoriya En in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ryoriya En cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (We have not received it.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Ryoriya En have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Ryoriya En closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Ryoriya En?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Ryoriya En?
Nijōjō-mae Station, about 7 minutes on foot (550 m). Ōmiya Station is about 8 minutes away.
Is Ryoriya En in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Ryoriya En 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.