Yakiniku Yamachan
焼肉やまちゃん
Yakiniku in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Our analysis
- #3of 9 yakiniku restaurants in Kyoto
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- 6×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 3
Inside 4
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Yakiniku Yamachan is 3rd of the 9 yakiniku restaurants in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 2 of the 9 yakiniku restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (12 of its 22 seats), a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Yakiniku 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinya Yakiniku Daichan | #1 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | No public phone or online | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | — | — |
| Niku Ryori Arakawa | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 1 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
| Yakiniku Yamachan | #3 | ¥13,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 7 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
| Jojoen Yugen Tei Kyoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Karasuma | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sofa seating |
How to book Yakiniku Yamachan
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5590-2514 (+81-50-5590-2514 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Yakiniku nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Dinner Omakase Course (Starts at 6 PM)
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Beef
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (11)
- Beef Yukhoe
- Assorted Namul
- Shabu-Shabu
- Special Salt Grilled
- Assorted Kimchi
- Salad
- Special Sauce Grilled
- Miso Trimmings
- Curry
- Cold Noodles
- Dessert
¥13,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Dinner Omakase Course (Starts at 7 PM)Most booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Beef
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (11)
- Beef Yukhoe
- Assorted Namul
- Shabu-Shabu
- Special Salt Grilled
- Assorted Kimchi
- Salad
- Special Sauce Grilled
- Miso Trimmings
- Curry
- Cold Noodles
- Dessert
¥13,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Omakase Dinner Course (Starts at 8 PM)Most booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Beef
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (11)
- Beef Yukhoe
- Assorted Namul
- Shabu-Shabu
- Special Salt Grilled
- Assorted Kimchi
- Salad
- Special Sauce Grilled
- Miso Trimmings
- Curry
- Cold Noodles
- Dessert
¥13,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22, including 12 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 22 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area There is a smoking area outside the store The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | April 2021 |
Getting there
7 min walk (530 m) from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.
Also near: Gion-shijo (Exit 4): 10 min · Karasuma (Exit 19): 11 min
- Leave Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and walk north for 140 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart onto Kawaramachi Street and walk 70 m.
- Turn left at Ueshima Coffee onto Takoyakushi-dori and walk 180 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart onto Shinkyogoku street and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
Yakiniku Yamachan is on your left.
On your left
Look for
焼肉やまちゃん
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
焼肉やまちゃん京都府京都市中京区蛸屋町157-11
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 157-11 Takoyacho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-8062 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 8-minute walk from Hankyu Karasuma Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 120 m, about 2 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Grill WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog yakiniku WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Grill WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Yakiniku WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Yakiniku WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Yakiniku WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yakiniku Yamachan cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Yakiniku Yamachan closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Yakiniku Yamachan?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Yakiniku Yamachan?
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, about 7 minutes on foot (530 m). Karasuma Station is about 10 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.