Arata
Minami, Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100 okonomiyaki veteran (six years since 2018) serving jaw meat specialties and hormone teppanyaki at JPY 5,000–5,999 per head. The drink program (sake, shochu, and house-mixed cocktails) is built to pair with rich, fatty griddle cooking. Six minutes from Kyoto Station, dinner-only, cash-only, reservations accepted.
About Arata
At JPY 5,000–5,999, Arata sits in a premium bracket for a casual dinner in Kyoto. Its current recognition comes from the Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki - 2025 selection, a useful signal for diners comparing category-recognized restaurants in the city. For context, diners weighing Arata against Yoshida Yama Seseri will be choosing between different Kyoto dining options, while Arata’s clearest distinction is its okonomiyaki-category recognition. If you want a Kyoto dinner with a casual dress code and a clearly listed evening schedule, this is a strong candidate.
The appeal is straightforward: Arata is best understood through its price band, Kyoto location, casual dress code, evening hours, and Tabelog 2025 okonomiyaki recognition rather than through a formal fine-dining lens. Arata’s inclusion in Tabelog’s 2025 okonomiyaki list is the credential to note. The Tabelog 100 designation gives the restaurant a current, category-specific point of distinction without needing to overstate its rank or history.
Planning Details
Arata has an evening schedule, a JPY 5,000–5,999 price range, a casual dress code, and the 2025 Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki recognition.
Compared to Ahbon, Arata reads as a Kyoto option with okonomiyaki-category recognition and a casual dress code. It is also easy to compare with other dining rooms when deciding how formal or relaxed you want the evening to be. Hosen JR shinkansen kyoto eki ten, Nakamura Tokichi Honten Kyoto eki ten, Yoshida Yama Seseri, and en all point diners in different directions, while Arata’s identity is anchored by its Tabelog okonomiyaki recognition and JPY 5,000–5,999 evening spend.
Location and Practical Considerations
The city, price band, casual dress code, evening hours and 2025 Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki recognition are the most reliable planning details. Kyoto has enough transit and taxi options that the practical question is less about a single landmark and more about how Arata fits into the rest of your evening.
Casual dress is appropriate. If you need a different kind of meal in the same general city context, en may suit a different mood, while Arata is the more category-specific choice for diners focused on the Tabelog okonomiyaki recognition.
Practical summary: Kyoto; Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki - 2025 selection; JPY 5,000–5,999; casual dress code; open Monday to Saturday from 5–9:45 PM and closed Sunday.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–9:45 PM · Tuesday: 5–9:45 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒601-8412 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujo Inmachi, 24-4 山本ビル
- Website
- instagram.com/arata_okonomiyaki/?hl=ja
- Phone
- +81 75-661-5444
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Arata is a focused Japanese spot that highlights Toji/Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancakes) alongside teppanyaki cooking. The listing and descriptions emphasize straightforward, ingredient-driven dishes such as yakisoba with grilled pork belly. Coverage on Tabelog is called out for providing menus, maps, user reviews, ratings and photos, and the venue is noted as non-smoking. Arata is defined by its specialties, okonomiyaki and teppanyaki.
Best For
Arata is best understood as a destination for diners specifically seeking okonomiyaki, teppanyaki and classic Japanese savory noodle preparations like yakisoba. The available information points to a menu-led visit: people come to try the signature items mentioned on the listing, consult user photos and reviews, and rely on the Tabelog entry for practical details. Arata suits visits centered on enjoying its specialty food.
Ordering Tips
When visiting Arata, prioritize the items called out in the description: try their okonomiyaki offerings and the yakisoba with grilled pork belly, both specifically mentioned on the Tabelog entry. Use the Tabelog listing to review the menu, check maps for directions and browse user-posted photos and ratings to set expectations. Note that the restaurant is non-smoking, so plan accordingly if you expect outdoor or smoking areas. Consulting recent user photos and comments on Tabelog is a practical way to decide what to order before you go.
Venue details
Ambiance
An old-fashioned, local favorite with a casual, bustling teppan-dining atmosphere that feels distinctly Kyoto and unpretentious.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Arata's Okonomiyaki
- Betayaki
- Horumon-yaki
- Sujiyaki
- Tetchan-yaki
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒601-8412 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujo Inmachi, 24-4 山本ビル
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–9:45 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–9:45 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–9:45 PM
- Thursday
- 5–9:45 PM
- Friday
- 5–9:45 PM
- Saturday
- 5–9:45 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Japan, 〒601-8412 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujo Inmachi, 24-4 山本ビル · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Yoshida Yama Seseri, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- Ahbon, Kushiage, Kushiage
- en, Japanese, ¥¥¥
- Hosen JR shinkansen kyoto eki ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Nakamura Tokichi Honten Kyoto eki ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
In Kyoto's okonomiyaki landscape, Arata occupies a middle-to-high price tier. At JPY 5,000–5,999, it costs about the same as Yoshida Yama Seseri, which delivers yakitori in the same range, but Arata's teppanyaki format and hormone focus appeal to a different appetite. Ahbon offers kushiage at a similar price but runs quieter and more refined; Arata is louder, drink-forward, and better suited to groups. For budget-conscious diners, Hosen JR Shinkansen Kyoto Eki ten near the station serves okonomiyaki at under JPY 1,000, though with none of the technique or Tabelog pedigree.
Arata's eight consecutive Tabelog 100 selections (2018–2025) give it more recognition consistency than most casual teppanyaki spots in the city. en, a Japanese restaurant in the same price bracket, delivers more polish and quieter service, making it the better choice for a formal meal. Arata is the pick when you want bold flavors, shochu pairings, and a livelier room. Reservations are straightforward at all three venues, but Arata's dinner-only schedule and cash-only policy require more planning.
For travelers comparing casual dining near Kyoto Station, Arata offers the highest technical ceiling in this price range, but only if you're comfortable with offal and prefer drinks over decor. If you want lighter, tea-focused service, Nakamura Tokichi Honten Kyoto Eki ten at JPY 1,000–1,999 is the better match. For the full spectrum of options, consult our Kyoto restaurants guide.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Arata?
Arata is in Kyoto and is recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki - 2025 selection. The price range is JPY 5,000–5,999, the dress code is casual, and hours are Monday to Saturday from 5–9:45 PM, with Sunday closed. Treat it as a casual, category-recognized Kyoto dinner choice rather than a formal fine-dining room.
Is lunch or dinner better at Arata?
The hours list evening service only: Monday to Saturday from 5–9:45 PM, with Sunday closed. The price range is JPY 5,000–5,999.
