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［2024] Recommended for lunch and dinner at the Kyoto Station underground shopping mall [Kyoto Porta]! 15 Restaurants & Take-out Gourmet
Kyoto Station is the gateway to Kyoto. Many people use the station not only for commuting, but also for traveling and going out. Kyoto Porta, an underground commercial facility directly connected to the convenient Kyoto Station, is a gourmet spot where you can enjoy not only fashion and cosmetics, but also a variety of restaurants and cafes that are the focus of attention. In this issue, we have gathered together a selection of restaurants recommended for lunch and dinner, as well as take-out gourmet items that make great souvenirs.
TEXT/Moko Shihara
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1.Enjoy the menu of a long-established Western-style restaurant in a casual atmosphere [Grill Capital Toyotei Porta Branch]
［Grill Capital Toyotei] is a long-established Western-style restaurant with its main branch in Kitayama. The Porta branch sells takeout items such as boxed lunches and cakes, making it easy to use on the way home from work or shopping. One of the specialties here is an exquisite menu featuring a rich beef stew sauce. The popular whole tomato salad on the side menu is also a must-try. The best item on the menu is the filet mignon cutlet. You can also choose from fried prawns, curry with pork cutlets, and other dishes according to your mood of the day.
Filet Beef Cutlet in Royal Domi-Gras Sauce sprinkled with Edam Cheese. Lunch A with tomato salad and bread or rice is 2,880 yen.
Grill Capital Toyotei Porta
- Grill Capital East Point Porta Point
- 902 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel.075-343-3222
- 11:00-22:00 (LO/21:00)
- Open irregularly (in accordance with Porta)
- All seats non-smoking No private room
- https://www.touyoutei.co.jp/shop_post/porta/
2.［Feel the delicious taste of soup stock at Ajika Kyoto Porta.
Ajimika features curry udon noodles with a strong Kyoto-style broth. The broth is made from kombu (kelp), dried bonito flakes, and several other ingredients. The standard menu item is the Kyo-age Kitsune Curry Udon with deep-fried bean curd. In order to make the curry udon noodles compatible with the broth, they do not use curry roux or animal oil, but rather a combination of several spices to create an original flavor. Take-out products are also sold at the store, so you can enjoy the taste of the restaurant at home.
Kyo-age kitsune curry udon, a specialty born in Kyoto's dashi culture, 1,100 yen
Ajika Kyoto Porta
- Kyoto and Porta
- 902 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel. 075-352-3322
- 11:00-22:00 (LO/21:30)
- Open irregularly (in accordance with Porta)
- All seats non-smoking No private room
- https://www.instagram.com/mimikou.kyotoporta/
3.［Enjoy the best monja at the Kyoto Porta branch of KOKOYANEN!
Okonomiyaki is a specialty of KOKOYANEN, which originated in Kyoto. In addition to their specialty okonomiyaki, their monjayaki, a Kyoto-style version of monjayaki born in downtown Kanto, is also popular. Of these, the Camembert cheese monja is highly recommended. The monja is made with thick whole Camembert cheese, and the staff skillfully cooks it on the griddle in front of you, so you can enjoy it hot and fresh at the right moment. The result is a savory roasted cake that you can't stop eating. Enjoy it!
The original Kyoto-style salt monja filled with Camembert cheese (1,790 yen) has a unique taste that makes you want to say, "I knew it!
Okonomiyaki is here at Kyoto Porta
- Okonomiyaki is here and there, today, Porta shop
- 902 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel. 075-361-5510
- 11:00-22:00 (LO/21:00)
- Open irregularly (in accordance with Porta)
- All seats non-smoking No private room
- https://www.instagram.com/ccynen/
4.Minoru Dining Kyoto Porta offers an abundance of fresh kyo yasai (Kyoto vegetables).
［Minoru Dining] is a restaurant operated by Zen-Noh Kyoto. One of the restaurant's attractions is its obanzai (side dishes), which are made from a variety of fresh Kyoto vegetables. The restaurant offers counter seats, box seats, and table seats, allowing customers to enjoy their meals in a spacious and relaxing atmosphere. The popular premium Minoru-zen menu offers a wide variety of dishes, including fresh vegetable tempura, grilled saikyo miso with a rich and gentle flavor, and a colorful selection of obanzai. Recommended for those who want a hearty meal.
Luxurious premium Minoru set of 2580 yen, which includes roast beef from Kyoto, Kyoto's black beef, and rice from Kyoto's new brand of rice, Kyo Shikibu.
Minoru Dining Kyoto Porta
- Minoru Dining Kyoto Porta
- 902 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel. 075-344-2891
- 11:00-22:00 (LO/21:00)
- Open irregularly (in accordance with Porta)
- All seats non-smoking No private room
- https://www.minoriminoru.jp/kyoto_dining_porta/
5.Enjoy Hokuriku seafood and a view of Kyoto [Kanazawa Maimon Sushi Sushi Tamahime KYOTO]
Kanazawa Maimon Sushi, a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant that boasts fresh fish from Kanazawa and other Hokuriku regions, has opened Sushi Tamahime KYOTO, an authentic counter-type sushi restaurant in Porta Sky Dining on the 11th floor of the Kyoto Station Building. The elegant and atmospheric counter seating overlooks the scenery of Kyoto. The sushi, carefully selected from seasonal fish caught in the Sea of Japan and prepared by skilled chefs, is recommended to be enjoyed with local sake or wine. In addition to three different courses that allow you to enjoy both sushi and dishes, two lunch menus are available from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lunch set "Irodori" (4,400 yen) includes 7 pieces of sushi, a small bowl of cooked food, specialty boiled eel, and today's Temaki (hand-rolled sushi roll).
Kanazawa Maimon Sushi Sushi Tamahime KYOTO
- Kanazawa Maimon Sushi Sushi Tamahime Kyouto
- Porta Sky Dining, Kyoto Station Bldg. 11F, 901 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-gori, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel. 075-343-1414
- 11:00-22:00 (LO/21:00)
- None (same as Porta)
- All seats non-smoking No private room
- https://www.maimon-susi.com/shop/tamahime_kyoto1/
6.［Enjoy the limited-edition menu with a Japanese flavor at Soup Stock Tokyo Kyoto Porta Store.
［Soup Stock Tokyo reopened a store in Kyoto Porta for the first time in two years. The modern atmosphere of the store incorporates materials with the warmth of handmade work and aims to create "a space that raises the body temperature of customers. In addition to the standard soup, the three menu items available only at the Kyoto Porta store are not to be missed. Two types of drinks using matcha green tea from a long-established tea garden in Uji and a Japanese-inspired Vietnamese zenzai/che are perfect for those who need a break.
Baked sweet potato and brown sugar milk che 560 yen. Chew sweet and savory baked sweet potato, azuki bean paste, walnuts and shiratama with mild brown sugar milk.
Soup Stock Tokyo Kyoto Porta
- Soup Stock Tokyo -Kyoto Porta-ten
- 902 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel. 075-708-2508
- 10:00-22:00 (LO/21:30)
- Open irregularly (in accordance with Porta)
- All seats non-smoking No private room
- https://www.instagram.com/soupstocktokyo/
7.［Authentic motsu nabe at Hakata Motsu Nabe Oyama Kyoto Porta
The first restaurant to open in Kyoto, Hakata Motsu Nabe Oyama offers a wide variety of local delicacies from Hakata and Kyushu. The signature dish is the Hakata Motsunabe Miso Flavor, which combines a rich broth with tasty Japanese beef entrails. In addition, you can enjoy Kyushu's unique delicacies such as beef chub mackerel, Hakata mentaiko (cod roe), and big-toro horse meat. The bright and open restaurant also has counter seats, so feel free to visit even if you are alone.
Hakata Motsunabe Miso Flavor with Plump Mots and Vegetables, 1980 yen. The soup is a blend of several kinds of miso based on Kyushu miso.
Hakata Motsu Nabe Oyama Kyoto Porta
- Hakata Hot Pot Pot Oyama, Kyoto and Porta
- Porta Sky Dining, Kyoto Station Bldg. 11F, 901 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-gori, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel. 075-708-2630
- 11:00-22:00 (LO/21:30)
- Open irregularly (in accordance with Porta)
- All seats non-smoking No private room
- https://www.motu-ooyama.com/
8.Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Porta East Store
［Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Porta East is the first Kyoto branch of Starbucks Tea & Cafe, which specializes in tea. It offers three types of beverage menus: Tea Creations, Tea Lattes, and Tea Frappuccinos (®︎), offering a new way to enjoy tea. The recommended Wasanmitsu Matcha Tea Latte combines the flavor of matcha with the refined sweetness of Wasanmitsu sugar and the richness of milk, allowing you to experience the individuality of tea leaves in a richer way.
The Wasanmitsu Matcha Tea Latte Tall 680 yen, a perfect match of tea leaves and each delicious ingredient, is available hot or iced.
Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Porta East
- Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Porta East Ten
- 902 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel. 075-366-5958
- 7:30-22:00
- Open irregularly (in accordance with Porta)
- All seats non-smoking No private room
- https://www.starbucks.co.jp
9.Original Hitsumabushi Gozen at the famous Teppan Yakitori Kazu
Teppan Yakitori Hitori has been awarded Bib Gourmand twice in the Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka. The yakitori is carefully grilled one skewer at a time, using only the finest ingredients. The original Torimabushi and Meat Mabushi are a real treat, and just like Hitsu-Mabushi, the flavors can be varied. First, simply taste the meat and rice, then add condiments, half-boiled egg, broth, etc., as you wish. You can enjoy a wide variety of hitsumabushi, such as Kyoto red chicken, Japanese beef, and Kyoto duck, which will make you want to come back again and again.
The 2,850 yen Kyo Aka Jidori Chori Mabushi Gozen comes with a half-boiled egg, three spices, soup stock, yuba tofu, chakin, and pickles.
Teppan Yakitori Ichi
- teppan yakitori kazu
- Porta Sky Dining, Kyoto Station Bldg. 11F, 901 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-gori, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel. 075-354-5211
- 11:00-22:00 (LO/21:30)
- Open irregularly (in accordance with Porta)
- All seats non-smoking No private room
- https://www.yakitorikazu.com/
10.Bakery café with a wide variety of breads [VIE DE FRANCE Rêve de Paris, Kyoto
VIE DE FRANCE, which has been popular for many years, has been renewed as "Reve de Paris," the highest quality brand. The brand name means "Parisian dream," and the bread is made with a special technique based on homemade fermented Levain and a long-aging method. The wide selection of bread, French bread, croissants, sandwiches, etc., makes it hard to decide which to choose. Stop by anytime for take-out or eat-in, your choice of style.
Soft and fluffy angel soft ¥280. Apple preserve and slightly sweet and sour cheese cream are wrapped in melt-in-your-mouth dough and baked.
VIE DE FRANCE Rêve de Paris Kyoto
- Vie de France Rive de Paris, Today's Market
- 901 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-gori, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Kyoto B2F Kyoto Porta South Area
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel. 075-365-8670
- 7:30 - 20:00 (drink LO/19:30)
- Open irregularly (in accordance with Porta)
- All seats non-smoking No private room
- https://www.instagram.com/viedefrance_official
11.Rice becomes more delicious [AKOMEYA TOKYO, Kyoto Porta].
［AKOMEYA TOKYO is a lifestyle store based on the concept of "a delicious circle that expands from a bowl of freshly cooked rice. The store features a wide variety of rice carefully selected from all over Japan, as well as a lineup of accompaniments, soup stock, and seasonings that go well with the rice. The takikomikomi-gohan (rice cooked with sea bream) tai-meshi, which is packed with the flavor of natural sea bream from Ehime Prefecture, is sure to add a delicious touch to any dining table. Since it is easy to make tai-meshi, it is recommended as a celebratory gift or souvenir.
AKOMEYA TOKYO's takikomikomi-gohan-no-miso - sea bream rice with a rich broth made from sea bream ara, mixed with sea bream fillets, carrots, kelp and Matsuyama-age (a type of deep-fried fish) - for cooking 2 cups of rice: 1,566 yen
AKOMEYA TOKYO Kyoto Porta
- Akomeya Tokyo Kyotokyoto Porta
- 901 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-gori, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Kyoto B2F Kyoto Porta South Area
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel.075-585-5469
- 10:00-20:00
- Open irregularly (in accordance with Porta)
- All seats non-smoking No private room
- https://www.instagram.com/akomeya_tokyo/
12.Popular Gion kappo restaurant competes in the meat mabushi category.
Gion Meat Tei Shin, a popular meat kappo restaurant in Gion, Kyoto, has opened its first restaurant in a commercial facility at Kyoto Porta. The meat mabushi is made from carefully selected Japanese black beef and Omi beef, and grilled with a homemade sauce that has been carefully selected to match the meat for many years. First, enjoy the taste of the meat as it is, then add condiments of your choice, and finally finish with a bowl of chazuke-style rice topped with special broth. Enjoy the meat mabushi in your own way.
Omi beef lean meat mabushi, filled with the flavor of lean meat, 3,300 yen
NIKUTEI Shin, a specialty of NIKUMABUSHI MABUSHI
- nikuman sumo wrestling
- Kyoto Porta B1F East Area, 902 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel. 075-708-3738
- 11:00-22:00
- Open irregularly (in accordance with Porta)
- All seats non-smoking No private room
- https://proceed-kyoto.com/
13.Fresh Pasta at Daniel's, a beloved Italian restaurant in Kyoto
Daniel's is a popular Italian restaurant with seven locations in Kyoto since its establishment in 1995. You can casually enjoy our special fresh pasta, snacks, and a wide selection of drinks while gazing at our open kitchen with its live atmosphere. The original blend of fresh pasta made with Kyoto wheat and eggs is delicious and chewy. Enjoy the delicious drinks and intoxication in a restaurant that recreates the atmosphere of southern Italy.
Simply delicious tomato sauce pasta 1,298 yen and Berry Sonic, a sweet and sour mocktail made with various berries 770 yen.
Daniels.
- Kyoto Porta B1F East Area, 902 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel. 075-708-7795
- 11:00-22:00 (LO/21:30)
- Open irregularly (in accordance with Porta)
- All seats non-smoking No private room
- https://daniels.jp/
14.Fresh bonito shipped directly from Kochi [Fisherman's Bar Araki
Fisherman's Bar Araki is a popular bar run by a fisherman from Kochi, and as soon as it opened in a new facility in Umeda, Osaka, it became a popular restaurant with a long line of customers. Freshly caught bonito shipped directly from Kochi can be enjoyed as straw-roasted tataki or sashimi. In addition, you can enjoy a wide variety of a la carte menus with fresh seafood and Kochi's local sake at surprisingly low prices, so you are sure to eat a lot. The lively atmosphere of this popular bar makes it a comfortable place to visit without hesitation.
The specialty menu item, bonito straw-roasted tataki (salt) 869 yen, has a firm texture and excellent freshness.
Fisherman's Bar Araki
- double-reed wind instrument used in gagaku
- Kyoto Porta B1F East Area, 902 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel. 075-708-5116
- 11:00-22:00 (LO/21:00)
- Open irregularly (in accordance with Porta)
- https://araki-group.jp/brands/food_service
15.［Gigiten, a popular taproom bar.] Self-serve shochu for a blissful time!
Gigiten is the first restaurant in the Kansai region to offer a wide variety of crispy, freshly fried tempura and rice balls. Ginten is the first restaurant in Kansai. The most unique feature of this bar is the self-serve shochu (distilled spirit). You can pour any amount of shochu into a glass at any time from the shochu faucet installed at each table, and then mix it with your favorite ingredients to make it stress-free. The store recommends the tea-wari drink made with matcha (powdered green tea) from Oyaizu Tea Co. in Shizuoka Prefecture. Be careful not to drink too much.
Tempura: 165 yen and up, Atemaki: 385 yen and up
Pop-up faucet bar, Ginkuten.
- The main attraction is a small shop in the center of the city.
- Kyoto Porta B1F East Area, 902 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
- Tel. 075-708-7069
- 11:00-22:00 (Food LO/21:00, Drink LO/21:30)
- Open irregularly (in accordance with Porta)
- https://ginten.dkdining.com/kyotoporta/
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
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All prices include tax.
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