Teppan Sosaku Rian
鉄板創作りあん
Teppanyaki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Shijō Station
Our analysis
- #2of 4 teppanyaki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥18,700least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Teppan Sosaku Rian is 2nd of the 4 teppanyaki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,700 (on Tabelog), 10% above the ¥17,000 median of the 13 teppanyaki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 5 of the 22 teppanyaki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 6), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥18,700 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥23,100 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Teppanyaki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steak Misono Kyoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Teppan Sosaku Rian | — | ¥18,700 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Shijō | Sun |
| Kobe Beef Teppan Steak Sayaka | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,000 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Karasuma | — |
| Kobe Gyu Teppanyaki Hibachi Gion Ten | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book Teppan Sosaku Rian
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-3438 (+81-50-5868-3438 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Dinner Course" Filet Steak 100g ◆ A Special Plan Featuring Selected Filet Meat, Allowing You to Experience the Changing
Dinner · 7 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Wagyu
What is served (10)
- Appetizers: 2 items
- Omakase meat dish
- Today's salad
- Wagyu fillet steak (100g)
- Rice
- Dessert
- Additional steak options available:
- Matsusaka beef sirloin 10g…JPY 1,760
- Chateaubriand 10g…JPY 1,210
- Fillet 10g…JPY 880
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Dinner Course: 100g Chateaubriand Steak ◆ The finest Chateaubriand selected by the chef's discerning eye, delivered with
Dinner · 7 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
¥23,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥4,400 more than the one above
Dinner Course" 100g Matsusaka Beef Strip Loin ◆ A luxurious plan featuring carefully selected high-quality ingredients,
Limited Quantity
Dinner · 7 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Wagyu
¥28,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | Regarding the service charge at Teppan Sosaku Rian, please note that a service fee will be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | January 2019 |
Getting there
2 min walk (190 m) from Shijō Station.
Also near: Karasuma (Exit 1): 5 min · Gojō: 7 min
- Leave Shijō Station and walk south-west for 10 m.
- Turn left at CAFE VELOCE onto Bukkouji-dori and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
Teppan Sosaku Rian is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鉄板創作りあん
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鉄板創作りあん京都府京都市下京区仏光寺通烏丸東入ル上柳町328
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 328 -, Kyoto 600-8099 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line, Shijo Station, 1-minute walk. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Teppan Sosaku Rian cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Regarding the service charge at Teppan Sosaku Rian, please note that a service fee will be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Teppan Sosaku Rian have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Teppan Sosaku Rian closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Teppan Sosaku Rian?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Teppan Sosaku Rian?
Shijō Station, about 2 minutes on foot (190 m). Karasuma Station is about 5 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.