Teppan Tavern Tenamonya

I made reservations a week in advance for this meal, and it was absolutely worth it. From the moment we arrived, every detail was thoughtfully curated and elevated the experience to something truly unforgettable. We chose the set menu, and the star of the show was the A5 Japanese Wagyu steak—hands down the most tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked steak I’ve ever had. Before the main course, we were treated to an array of incredible appetizers: grilled prawns, scallops, and dumplings that I can confidently say were the best I’ve ever tasted. For dessert, they served fresh pineapple paired with a rich and nutty black sesame seed ice cream—a unique and refreshing finish. What really made the experience stand out was the hospitality and attention to detail. Each course was explained with care, highlighting ingredients and preparation techniques. They provided personalized cookies with our names on them, took photos of us during the meal, and emailed them to us afterward. We even received a custom handout summarizing our dining experience. It felt incredibly personal, thoughtful, and above all—phenomenal. If you're ever looking for a dining experience that goes far beyond just great food, this is it. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime meal.

This meal was a highlight of our trip to Kyoto. We got the set menu to share between 2 people and there was so much good food at a very reasonable price. This place made us fall in love with wasabi!! We loved our meal and even more we loved the atmosphere, we used the Japanese dialogue cheat sheet for the rest of our travels. Would definitely recommend a meal here if you are visiting Kyoto ☺️

Wow wow wow! Talk about an experience! This was one of the absolute highlights of our trip. Not only was this a fanatic dinner but a great cultural experience as well. Every piece of the experience was amazing. Service was 6/5 with lots of fun banter, explanations of the food, and Japanese culture. Taste was hands down fantastic and even took the opportunity to try some rare Japanese Whiskeys. I would hands down recommend this place to anyone and everyone who is going to Japan!

Reservation is required and totally worth it. We went with 5 people having the best diner you can imagine. Take a look at those pictures and you can see Teppanyaki-chef is among the best! Thanks for having us. It was absolutely amazing!

Thank you so much for this incredible experience!!! sawWe were in the area and craving some teppenyaki, we stumbled across this restaurant on our maps and saw all the beautiful reviews, it would be an understatement to say it was our favourite dining experience in japan so far. greeted by a lovely couple who you can tell put a lot of love into your food. the food was incredible we ordered the first set style for 2 and was plenty of food for only $30-$40AUD each. make sure to make your reservation a few hours before the time you want to eat so you get a confirmation email time (ours came within the hour) thank you so much and we hope to see you soon!!!

We were so glad we managed to get a reservation. We had a wonderful experience! Hidaki-San and Naoko-San 's hospitality and love were really shown through the delicious food. The Wagyu beef and scallops are a must!! We are already missing the "magic" moments from both of them :) OHKINI and MATANE to both Hideki-San and Naoko-San!

It's my second visit here. And as Indonesian, trust me, YOU WON'T FIND ANY SQUID LIKE THIS IN INDONESIA. If you do, please let me know 🤣. Thou they were popular for their wagyu, for me it's their squid that's in the spotlight. The texture, freshness, mild seasoning, simply one of those unforgettable experience. However, doesn't mean other dishes is not worth to try. We've ordered some of their best meals and NONE OF THEM WERE FAILED. I can confidently says, this is THE BEST KYOTO'S RESTAURANT that I've ever visited so far. 😊🩷 Getting it from great food, cozy vibe and really friendly host. Thank you Hideki san & Naoko san🫰

First stumbled upon this lovely place back in 2019. But was not able to get a reservation then. Finally this time round, i managed to secure a reservation and i was not disappointed at all. Was impressed by the owner couple Hideki-san and Naoko-san, both of whom were very friendly and hospitable, making us feel right at home. The wagyu beef was to die for and extremely delicious as well as their okonomiyaki. I was also fortunate enough to get to try the Hibiki 21 whisky that was available at the restaurant. The couple was also kind enough to recommend us some places to visit in Kyoto that are not the usual tourist spots but nonetheless hidden gems. (unfortunately, did not get to visit this trip, but will try the next time i am back in kyoto) Will definitely return to this restaurant the next time i am back in Kyoto. Hopefully it won't be another 4-5 years time.

A one of a kind experience Husband and wife teppanyaki shop. Despite the simple menu, food here is amazing. The execution and presentation of the food is top notch. The Wagyu with freshly grated wasabi and soft shell crap were my favorites. Paired perfectly with their house made plum wine. Husband is a master chef and entertainer

You must make a reservation far in advance, but I assume you, the food is worth it. We had the multi course meal and each selection was delicious. Hideki and Naoko, the owners, are so friendly and sweet. We want to return to Kyoto just to go back to their restaurant!

Excellent!!!! We love this place! Great food, great service, speaks English, and the place feels like home.

Super cool place. Small but efficient. They really know how to make it work. Follow the instructions on the website for a reservation. The food is amazing and pricing is a great value. Wagu steak was perfection. Enjoy.

This place should have a Michelin star, or at least a bib gourmand. This was my favorite spot in all of Japan, and we visited 2-3 Michelin spots. Unassuming and small, this mom-and-pop run spot is so warm and inviting. We ordered the set B with Wagyu, fried noodles, shrimp, fried crab, gyoza and pineapple dessert. The wagyu melted in our mouths and exceeded our expectations. Probably the best gyoza we've ever had. The owners are so friendly, take photos with every customer to send, and really make you feel welcomed. Only minor gripe is we'd have preferred the wagyu and noodles to come out together, but we got the wagyu and then the last course besides dessert was noodles, so it was odd eating that on its own . But still, 11/10.

My favorite meal so far in Japan. Every part of it was wonderful: the food, the service, the ambiance, the experience. I hope to come back someday!

Awesome husband and wife owner team that have been working together for 25 years and hope to work for another 20. They are super friendly, helpful with suggestions, and kind. The food is above average too. A5 is the highlight, and it's bargain priced compared to other restaurants. Quality is not at the level of as the high end shops, but it's close! Scallops was the next best. Fried chicken was average to slightly above. Fried Salmon I do not recommend.

This was the best place we've eaten in the two weeks we've been in Japan. We went to Steakhouse EN in Kobe and that was pretty impressive but this one was on a whole different level. The food was amazing...the saki was outstanding the service was phenomenal. Make sure you make your reservation as soon as possible. This was the downside...getting a reservation but that's a good sign IMO

Hands down the best Gluten-Free restaurant we went to in Japan. We tried GF restaurants in Tokyo Kyoto Osaka Hiroshima Nara Hakone and TEPPAN Tavern was the best. The husband and wife owners are charming and engaging. Make reservations.

Out of our 8 nights in Japan, this was the one place I knew we had to go. Based off fantastic reviews and incredibly affordable pricing, I made a reservation for 3 people on our first night in Kyoto. We each ordered the A5 wagyu. It was the star, so much so that we ordered another to share between the three of us. Two other items we ordered included the soft shell crab, really yummy and perfectly fried, and the pork okonomiyaki. We also ordered a regular okonomiyake but shouldn't have ordered two (it was just too much food). This hidden gem, on most nights, requires a reservation. They were turning people away while we were there at 6pm.

This place was amazing! the best food we had in Japan. The atmosphere was quirky and comfortable. the owners were delightful and entertaining to chat with. they are the best!

Amazing! I would definitely recommend making a reservation and eating at Teppan Izakaya Giom Tenamonya. It's run by a lovely husband and wife couple who have been running the shop more than 20 years. The restaurant ended up being more tourist oriented after they prohibited smoking in the restaurant. That said, it doesn't feel touristy in a bad way. In fact, the memorabilia from all around the world amazes you at the breadth and depth of lives that are touched by good food and conversation. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu but I'd definitely recommend the scallops. Just make sure you have a reservation and they confirm it too. Itadakimasu!!

Came upon this place a bit by accident and am so happy we did! Excellent food throughout the meal but the A5 wagyu was definitely the highlight. Incredibly nice and attentive service; catered to us and explained the meal in English. Really a great experience!

I found this place on TripAdvisor, where it's highly ranked. This is a nice restaurant, operated by husband and wife. They were very nice, and the food was delicious, served fast, and very well priced. If you know what the outside looks like, it's very easy to spot (the name is outside as well), but otherwise it may be easy to miss since you have to walk down a few steps, but it's right at the corner. The menu is very large here, and they have specials each day as well, so plenty of options for everyone in your group. We really enjoyed watching everything being made right in front of us. We had crab croquettes, wagyu sirloin, rice, and stir-fry veggies with pork; all were very good. There is a long bar area and then a few 4-seat tables. This is a casual spot, as most of Kyoto is. We really enjoyed that they give you a fortune (including English) before you leave (this was a first at a restaurant, and when you find these elsewhere you need to pay for them). Highly recommend for a nice meal at a great price.

Came here after making a reservation and seeing that they make vegetarian food. What a delight! Husband and wife who own the rest truly run this place like their home. Ambiance is relaxing and they treat you like house guests. Thy make recommendations and only have 14 seats so a reservation is a must. First off, they have a vegetarian only menu which is fantastic and hard to find in Japan. They want you to order a drink first then then your food. They cook the food in front of you and have warm plates in front to keep the food warm. If you don't like seeing meat cooked in front of you this may not be the best place for you. I didn't mind it and it was part of the experience! We got the okonomiyaki (cabbage pancake) with vegetables. They cover it with a teriyaki barbecue sauce which I didn't love so I just took it off. But it was presented in a small cast iron pan. Then I got the yakitori Yakisoba noodles with green onions and added a little chili oil to it. It was so good I nearly finished it all on my own! My husband got the soft shell crab tempura and the wagu beef and I have never seen him so happy! He said it was the softest meat that he had eve eaten and really enjoyed it. We also got warm sake and warm lemon yuzu with hot water (definitely recommend this! So refreshing!) We ended the meal by getting a fortune and having them explain the meaning to us. We had a great experience here. It was worth the taxi trip out there. The hospitality, quality of the food both produce and meat, and the love that they put into their cooking clearly is felt I. The dining experience. Would recommend anyone who visits Kyoto to make reservations and get dinner here. You won't be disappointed!

I cannot recommend this place enough! Amazing restaurant in Kyoto with friendly staff. You must make a reservation in advance, they are small and very popular. Everything on the menu is delicious. We loved the A5 wagyu and scallops. The owners are so friendly. We had such a wonderful time we kept order food and drinks and hung out for the night! At the end of the night, the buses had stopped running so the owner called us a cab and make sure he knew how to get to our hotel. They service is amazing!

Most amazing wagyu beef at an amazing price. Their special is A5 wagyu for 1800 yen. It's very tender and it melts in your mouth. The store is a mom and pop shop who are so kind and informative. They speak english well and explained the menu to us. The service and food are wonderful. Afterwards they gave us a fortune which completed a great experience. You need a reservation to get in between 5pm and 9pm but after 9:30pm you can still get seated. We spent 5200 yen for two orders of the special, okinomyaki, hot pot of tea, and black sesame ice cream. Would recommend them all.

Ohmygosh!!! I wish I could have eaten here every day I was in Kyoto. I arrived on my first night just as they were opening for the evening. They seemed a bit hesitant because I think they figured I was with a group of people and they showed me their reservation book. It was completely PACKED! I indicated that I was alone and was about to leave out of consideration but they said, "Please sit" and indicated that I could stay for about 45 minutes until everyone started showing up. I enjoyed wagyu beef, cooked vegetables and a few glasses of umeshu. The chef taught me that "okini" means "thank you" in Kyoto, which I appreciated. Next time I visit Kyoto, I will be sure to make a reservation. Okini!!

This is the best experience I have had in a restaurant. It was my daughters birthday and we thought about a high end teppanaki place but thankfully picked this place. Now it is relatively easy to find there are lots of signs but the place is modest maybe seats 12 people total but the people make this place. The owners (husband and wife?) are super friendly and nice. The menu is built for tourist with recommendations. We started with the a5 waging beef, mixed vegetables, soft shell crab chicken and noodles. The beef was fantastic, ideal cut a5 beef. Melts in your mouth and wonderful taste. The veggies were done well. The crab had unique flavors and wonderful taste. The food alone results in the 5 Stars. Then add the people, for the birthday the owner played the guitar and his helper played the harmonica. They were wonderful. This is the best experience I have had in Japan. If in Kyoto you should definitely go.

Authentic home cooked Wagyu and other delicious Teppan dishes prepared especially by a sweet husband & wife owner/chef team. There is no flashy show like the Benihana style Teppanyaki, but if you are craving downright good delicious home cooked Teppan style, this is the place! We ended up sharing the meal for a family of 4 for the three of us which was more than enough. Everything from vegetables, croquettes, okonomiyaki to Wagyu beef was heavenly. Couldn't help but get 4 additional orders of Wagyu and scallops at the end. A perfect meal in Kyoto! Overall it was one of the best meal we had in Japan.

Fantastic Teppan Izakaya! The space is quite small. There are two tables and several counter seats. We ordered a set course (for two person) including Grilled vegetables, A5 wagyu beef, okonomiyaki a kind of cabbage pancake(unsweetened), fried scallops. We also added fried sole fish, oysters and soft crab. We are absolutely seafood lovers! My favorite werbeef and soft crab, both tasted

Very nice meat and super great service!!! The wagyu a5 beef had amazing taste. Highly recommended for foreign visitors. The owners are apparently highly skilled at make guests feel like home

Best meal in Kyoto. Definitely something for everyone. Get the tempura set, sesame noodles with pork, and gyōza. Oh and make a reservation! They have limited seating and the place fills up fast.

Best dinner ever. Japan at its finest. Such a cool experience to be in an intimate venue and have true teppanyaki. Every flavour was unique and rich and exciting. Wonderful accommodating hosts. Please visit! You will be missing out if you don't.

I was leery at first about this restaurant because it was almost like too many foreigners and tourists liked it? Does that make sense? I was worried I was walking into a tourist trap basically. But we went and we were not disappointed. The place is small, and you'd be wise to make a reservation. It's in Gion so it's best if you plan your Gion sightseeing before coming so you wont have to backtrack. We didn't get any kind of super personal service (a lot of other reviews seem to have left there having made lifelong friends) but we ultimately had great food and a relaxing dinner after a day of sightseeing. I am starting to accept that I might not be a fan of okinyomaki (it's a texture thing) but if you like it you will probably be happy. We also had soft shell crab tempura (my friend said it was one of the best she ever ate) and we ordered one A5 Wagyu steak..... and then another because it was so damn good. My friend and I disagree on this point but I think the steaks here were better tasting than ones we had the next day at Steak Otsuka (where the steak was 3x the price!), but I know this is going to be an unpopular opinion.

We had good vegetarian dish and also a good beef and green onion pancake. Owners are super friendly and speak English. I highly recommend this place for teppenyaki.