Pontocho Robin

Beautiful restaurant at Pontocho, Kyoto’s famous district, with view of the river. This is one of the greatest “hole in the wall” kind of places that I’ve been to, as you walk into an old Japanese house in the inner block. The Japanese food is delicious, they have two sets I believe. Simple wine selection. We truly enjoyed ourselves

Dishes were taste good. I felt Kyoto traditional in the restaurant. I completely was full. Finding the restaurant was very difficult.

One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Ordered the 10 course set, decided by the chef. Waitress was extremely helpful and spoke great English, explained each dish in detail. Sashimi had a few usual suspects and one fish I’ve never tried which kind of blew my mind with how tasty it was. Stuffed and grilled trout was excellent and salty. Wagyu cooked perfectly, melted in my mouth. I didn’t know how to do shabu-shabu, so the waitress mercifully stepped in to show me how to. Also loved the desserts! Outside was closed when I was there, but would love to come back to try it whenever I’m back in Kyoto!

21 Feb 2023 dinner experience I was comparé over 20’s restaurants.from hk come to taste Robin think this is fine dinning place, but result is everything not fine dinning places and over price too much Space small n seat crowded Robot style services no feeling presentation Japanese uncle loudly all night long no waiters stop Continue keep catching food. Customer no spaces time take the rest and relax talk Every person around 14000 yen but eat fast for feel do you like? I suggest traveller deeply consider Robin I think they don’t know what is fine dinning

The restaurant is small. It was raining so we move to inside, our reservation was for outside waterfront. Food, delicious, however, every serve is small, not make me full. They mostly focus on quality of the food, and make every dish an art. Nice beer, make me slightly drunk. Happy happy !

A lovely little restaurant on the river.

We tried 8 courses menu and none of the fishes were good. Order cocktail that taste like juice with water. The place has a cosy atmosphere but very overpriced for the food you get.

Great food,great service! Nothing more to say!