Kyoto isn't only known for its ancient cultural attractions, it also offers a huge range of delicious food to try. Since the cost of living is lower than in big cities like Tokyo, there are also plenty of cheap restaurants in many styles, starting from just 100 yen. If you're planning a budget trip but don't want to skimp on the joy of finding great food, you won't be disappointed with these 6 delicious, cheap restaurants in Kyoto we've picked out for you, guaranteed to be worth it.
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A conveyor belt sushi restaurant near Kyoto Station where the sushi is made fresh by professional chefs. The ingredients are very fresh, and the prices are unbelievably cheap. There's a wide selection of plates, and those who don't eat meat don't need to worry either, since there are vegetarian sushi options too. You may have to wait a little for a table, since it's always busy.
Approximate price: Starting from 146 yen for regular plates and 346 yen for premium plates
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A small Japanese izakaya-style restaurant in the Gion area, just a short walk from Gion-Shijo Station. The interior is simply decorated, with a chef cooking and serving from the center, and a counter where you can sit and watch the food being prepared, which is sure to get your stomach growling. Most dishes focus on fresh local ingredients, so the menu changes somewhat with the seasons. Even though it's always busy, the food comes out quickly and the service is attentive. Even a simple dish like shrimp tempura is delicious here, with a crispy batter fried just right, and the shrimp itself is big and satisfying.
Approximate price: Starting from 390 yen
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Another cheap and great conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Kyoto, located near Kinkaku-ji Temple, just a 10-minute walk away. Ordering is easy with the electronic touchscreen menu, which also has an English option. The prices are unbelievably low, with regular sushi starting from just 100 yen, but the fish is truly fresh, and the quality of every ingredient far exceeds the price.
Approximate price: Starting from 100 yen
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A sushi restaurant with a beautiful, stylish Japanese atmosphere, with dozens of branches across Japan. Kyoto has several branches too, including one at Kyoto Station. Every dish is prepared by experienced chefs, and while it mainly sells set menus, the prices are much cheaper than elsewhere. English menus are available for easy reading, so there's no need to struggle with hand gestures. Besides sushi, there's also a wide range of other Japanese dishes. It's quite popular among visitors.
Approximate price: Starting from under 1,000 yen, lunch set 1,500 yen
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A hugely popular gyoza restaurant in Kyoto that's both cheap and irresistibly delicious, about a 13-minute walk from Nishioji Station. The gyoza here are both crispy and juicy, with a special secret miso sauce that gives them a unique flavor. A set of 6 pieces costs only 270 yen, very easy on the wallet.
Approximate price: 6 pieces of gyoza for 270 yen
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A jumbo-sized okonomiyaki restaurant that lives up to its name, just a 3-minute walk from Toji Station, so it's very convenient to reach. The okonomiyaki here stands out for its huge portions, generous toppings, and rich sauce, all at a low price.
Approximate price: Starting from 600 yen per piece
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