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You can visit this restaurant if you happen to be near Shijo Bridge. Taste French cuisine here. Nicely cooked mushroom soup, steak salads and cutlets are among the dishes to be ordered at Kikusui. Come here for tasty ice cream and good pancakes if you are hungry. It's time to degustate delicious beer. Most visitors think that you can try great iced coffee, ice tea or cold coffee at this place.
It's easy to find this spot due to the convenient location. Most users point out that the staff is appealing. The nice service is a big plus of this restaurant. Prices are found attractive here. It's a good place with the calm atmosphere. But Kikusui is not highly estimated by Google users who provided it a below average rating.
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Jonathan
2 months ago on Google
Dining in Kyoto’s Gion area, I visited Restaurant Kikusui, a century-old iconic Western-style eatery standing elegantly at the east end of Shijo Bridge, right opposite Minamiza Theatre and beside the Kamogawa River. Founded in 1916, this historic establishment occupies a nationally registered tangible cultural property building — a rare blend of Art Deco and Spanish architectural styles that has remained a beloved Kyoto landmark for over a hundred years. Stepping inside feels like returning to the refined Taisho era, with vintage chandeliers, warm classic interiors and graceful dining spaces that preserve their original retro elegance immaculately. The restaurant has passed down its time-honoured culinary craftsmanship across generations, with meticulous attention to ingredient selection and plate presentation. The attentive, polished service was unobtrusive yet thoughtful throughout the meal. Far more than just a dining spot, it is a living piece of Kyoto’s modern culinary heritage, delivering a graceful, memorable experience that balances timeless flavour with enduring historic charm. Price per person: ¥7,000–8,000 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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HIROAKI TANAKA
7 months ago on Google
Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Lunch Price per person: ¥4,000–5,000
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Cynthia Jackson
7 months ago on Google
This was just slightly odd. The food was nice but in unusual combinations. Service was good. It wasn't very busy so felt a bit sterile. English menu available. Good option for picky kids who want something a bit western. On the expensive side. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: ¥2,000–3,000 Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3
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French, European
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Price range per person
JPY 1,000 - JPY 3,000
Address
松竹南座 前 四条大橋東詰町 祇園, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Features
Takeaway
Сredit cards accepted
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Not wheelchair accessible
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Opening hours
| SundaySun | 10AM-9PM |
| MondayMon | 10AM-9PM |
| TuesdayTue | 10AM-9PM |
| WednesdayWed | 10AM-9PM |
| ThursdayThu | 10AM-9PM |
| FridayFri | 10AM-9PM |
| SaturdaySat | 10AM-9PM |
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