Shishikin in Kyoto, 京都府

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Telephone:	+81 75-741-6168
Address:	下京区市之町248, Kyoto, 京都府, 〒600-8018
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	740 ftKawaramachi (河原町) 910 ftGion-shijo (祇園四条) 0.2 mi四条京阪
Categories:	Steakhouses Yakiniku Bistros

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Takes Reservations	Yes
Good for Kids	Yes
Good for Groups	Yes
Attire	Casual

Noise Level	Average
Has TV	No
Waiter Service	Yes

Today

Today	11:30 am – 2:30 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Closed now
Local time (Kyoto)	11:11 Monday, 30 June 2025

Business hours

Monday	11:30 am – 2:30 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday	11:30 am – 2:30 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday	11:30 am – 2:30 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday	11:30 am – 2:30 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday	11:30 am – 2:30 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday	11:30 am – 2:30 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday	11:30 am – 2:30 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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5 reviews of Shishikin

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Maria Victoria I.

Place rating: 5
Midtown West, Manhattan, NY

Excellent place and awesome staff!
This was is our first time in Japan, but as a food lovers we were looking for something special and Japanese. However, the language sometimes is a barrier! However this place is very English friendly! We went for lunch and had the beef cutlet accompanied with a good sake that the owner recommended us. The beef itself was very good, tender, juicy and perfectly cooked. However, I prefer it without that much sauce because can overpower the flavors of the beef, but that is a personal option.
The service was very professional and welcoming! I will
Totally recommend this place if interested in a good quality beef and an outstanding service!

Finlay M.

Place rating: 5
Zürich, Switzerland

We stumbled upon this place by accident and were immediately impressed by the friendliness of the staff as well as their excellent language skills. Stunning meal, fantastic beef and great sake! This really made our last night in Kyoto perfect!

Alexandra T.

Place rating: 4
Kyoto, Japan

I would recommend this restaurant to both tourists and my Japanese friends. I really liked that this restaurant was trying to highlight beef from other parts of Japan besides Kobe. While Kobe beef is indeed delicious, it is overpriced and catered towards the tourist market. My boyfriend and I got the chance to speak to the manager and he was proud to explain everything from where he sourced the meat from, how the cows were raised, and how to properly serve each cut.
As for the food, it was beautifully displayed and, despite the fact that it was obviously a meat-heavy meal, very well balanced with Japanese pickles, miso soup, and a delicious salad on the side. The miso soup was so good — great quality miso with small Japanese mushrooms that become gelatinous when cooked. My boyfriend and I ordered different sets, and the meat was tender and flavorful regardless of how it was prepared. There was a great hot sauce made out of yuzu and chilis. It was a creative combination but a little too astringent. There was also a small cup of grated daikon and yuzu soup. Again, an awesome combination of ingredients, but a little too salty.
We were excited by the bamboo steamer filled seasoned rice, slices of beef, and a generous portion of scallions. It was fun and satisfying to eat, but generally a little sweeter than we expected. However, we’ve found that Japanese food tends to err towards a subtle sweetness as opposed to the very savory Taiwanese or American cuisine that we are used to.
There is a great ambiance in the restaurant. There are traditional Japanese elements, but it is modern and relaxed. Unlike many restaurants we’ve found in Japan, it is perfect for both an intimate dinner or for a group of friends. Thanks for everything, Hiroto!

Takeno K.

Place rating: 5
Kyoto, Japon

C’est un endroit ou on peut déguster le Kyoto beef!(Tamba beef) Le bœuf est élevé dans des conditions strictement contrôlées.
Ce restaurant achète un bœuf entier de boucherie, et c’est pour cela qu’on peut savoir des fois le goûts des partis qui rarement servi dans des autres restaurants.
Très délicieux et assez copieux.
Les places étaient pleines au samedi midi. Il y avait pas mal de gens qui prenaient du vin.
Le chef parle anglais.
Le chef

Mari F.

Place rating: 5
Kyoto, Japan

You are in Kyoto and you still want to have Kobe beef? Nonsense !!
Why don’t you try Kyoto Gyu (京都牛) while you are in Kyoto?
Shishikin is a place you can find Kyoto local beef in central Kyoto. It is only 5min away from Shijo Kawaramachi station. I love location and atmosphere of the restaurant. This is a steak restaurant offer you one of the best ‘beef’ values for money in Kyoto, I guess.
A big plus for you is Hiroto, a manager of Shishikin can speak fluent English and they have a Norwegian waiter who speak both Japanese and English.
I’ve been there twice for lunch. This place is not inexpensive but it is definitely worth what you’re paid for. This place is a good for a volume lunch and luxurious dinner with a nice bottle of wine. It will be perfect for me if food taste less salty because I don’t drink Sake or Wine much, so it won’t be trouble if you are a wine lover.