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Gion Kappa

Japanese/Izakaya · Kyoto · Chef Chef Kappa

Located in the Gion district of Kyoto, Gion Kappa is an izakaya serving Japanese small plates centered around a counter-style bar. Operating without a single named head chef, the kitchen offers sushi, skewers, and tempura, with dishes like seared bonito and fatty tuna nigiri.

77 Sueyoshicho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0085 (Gion district), Kyoto

  • La Liste 2025

Menu

Dishes

  • Visited on March, (2026)
  • Visited on February, (2026)
  • Visited on January, (2026)
  • Number of seats (32)
  • Asparagus & Bacon Skewers (390) — Grilled asparagus wrapped in bacon, char-grilled over open flame
  • Agedashi Tofu (390) — Lightly fried tofu in warm dashi broth with grated ginger
  • Grilled Chicken with Vinegar Soy (390) — Charred chicken finished with vinegar soy sauce, tender inside
  • Leek Skewer (390) — Grilled negi leek skewer, smoky and sweet from charcoal grill
  • Live Prawn Sashimi (390) — Fresh live prawn sashimi, served immediately for peak freshness
  • Otoro Sushi (390) — Fatty tuna belly sushi, rich and practically dissolves in the mouth

Cocktails

  • Highball (500) — Japanese whisky highball with soda

The Experience

A relaxed room built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around à la carte dining. A good fit for dining solo and group dining.

Phone: +81-75-531-1112

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