Steak Nakahiko
ステーキなか彦
Steak in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥17,600least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 23
Inside 3
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥17,600 (on Tabelog), 17% above the ¥15,000 median of the 18 steakhouses in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,700 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥8,000 median of 15. It takes bookings by phone only; 7 of the 36 steakhouses in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 38 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,700, 56% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Steakhouses in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Sushi Roku | — | ¥13,200 | — | No public phone or online | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Grill Green | — | ¥14,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Fri, Sun |
| Steak House Ashiya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 13 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon, Tue |
| Gion Manyoken Honten | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Steak Nakahiko | — | ¥17,600 | ¥7,700 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Steak House Yoshida | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
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, Private rooms, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Steak Nakahiko
- Call 075-551-5529 (+81-75-551-5529 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
Can't get a table? Steakhouses nearby you can book online
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
Gion MikakuGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 3.33
BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE KyotoPontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.74
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Original Course ◆ Appetizers, Grilled Vegetables, Steak, Salad, and 10 Dishes in Total
Lunch · 10 dishes
- Beef
¥4,950
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Lunch Special Course ◆ Appetizers, Grilled Vegetables, Steak, Salad, and 10 Dishes in Total
Lunch · 10 dishes
- Beef
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥2,750 more than the one above
Lunch Premium Course ◆ Appetizers, Grilled Vegetables, Tenderloin or Ribeye Steak, Salad, and 10 Dishes in Total
Lunch · 10 dishes
- Beef
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥4,400 more than the one above
Dinner Maruyama Course - 9 Dishes including Appetizers, Steak, and Choice of Rice
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (10)
- Seasonal Appetizers
- Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
- Seasonal Salad
- g Wagyu Tenderloin or 120g Ribeye
- Rice
- ( + JPY 1100 for Garlic Rice)
- Pickles
- Homemade Shirasu with Sansho
- Red Miso Soup
- Dessert
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥5,500 more than the one above
Dinner Yasaka Course: Grilled Scallops with Butter, Tenderloin or Ribeye Steak, and 10 Dishes including a Choice of Rice
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Beef
¥20,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥3,300 more than the one above
Dinner Shimizu Course - Abalone, Tenderloin or Rib Steak, and 10 Dishes including a choice of rice
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Abalone
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (11)
- Seasonal Appetizers
- Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
- Seasonal Salad
- Black Wagyu Tenderloin 100g or Ribeye 120g
- Abalone
- Rice
- ( + JPY 1100 for Garlic Rice )
- Pickles
- Homemade Chirimen Sansho
- Red Miso Soup
- Dessert
¥25,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥4,400 more than the one above
Dinner Gion Course - Enjoy special ingredients and carefully selected meats
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (11)
- Seasonal Appetizers
- Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
- Seasonal Salad
- g Black Wagyu Tenderloin or 120g Ribeye
- Tenderloin Shabu-Shabu
- Rice
- ( + JPY 1100 for Garlic Rice )
- Pickles
- Homemade Chirimen Sansho
- Red Miso Soup
- Dessert
¥36,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$240
¥11,000 more than the one above
Dinner Omakase Course ◆ Enjoy Special Ingredients and Carefully Selected Meat to Your Heart's Content
Dinner · 10 dishes
- Beef
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
¥18,700 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge: Lunch time 330 yen, Dinner time 550 yen (including tax) |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 38, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking area available |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Take-out |
| Opened | July 2000 |
Getting there
4 min walk (340 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 7 min · Sanjō Keihan: 12 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk north-east for 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Donguri Street and walk 110 m.
- Turn right onto Donguri Street and walk 120 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
You arrive at Steak Nakahiko.
Look for
ステーキなか彦
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ステーキなか彦京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-1 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 5-minute walk from Keihan Electric Railway Gion-Shijo Station [Exit 6]. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 410 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Steak Nakahiko cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: Lunch time 330 yen, Dinner time 550 yen (including tax)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Steak Nakahiko closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Steak Nakahiko?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Steak Nakahiko?
Gion-shijo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (340 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.