Ebata
Kamigyō, Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Walk-in yakiniku in Kamigyo Ward with late hours (9 PM last order) and eight consecutive Tabelog 100 selections. Tripe and beef cuts run JPY 6,000–7,999, counter and tatami seating for 40, cash only, no reservations. Busier and louder after 7 PM; arrive early for quieter tables.
About Ebata
Ebata is a Kyoto venue recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 selection. For visitors comparing dining options in Kyoto, it offers a price range of JPY 6,000–7,999 and evening hours on most days of the week. Its appeal is simple: a Kyoto restaurant with current Tabelog recognition in the yakiniku category.
At JPY 6,000–7,999, Ebata sits in a practical range for Kyoto dining, between a luxury splurge and a casual chain alternative. Service runs from 5–10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed.
What the Tabelog Recognition Signals
Ebata appears in the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 list, a regional recognition for yakiniku venues in western Japan. That listing places Ebata within a selected field for the category without inflating the story with claims about rankings, chef profiles, or long-running award history.
How It Positions Among Dining Options
Compared with other dining rooms, Ebata's main distinction is its current Tabelog 100 recognition in the yakiniku category and its stated price range of JPY 6,000–7,999. Shinme and Daiichi are relevant names to keep in mind if you are comparing comparable venue venues, while diners considering La Biographie or a meal at Mitsuyasu are choosing a different style of evening. Ebata is the better fit when your plan is specifically built around a venue recognized in Tabelog's yakiniku category.
The venue's strength is clarity: Kyoto location, Tabelog recognition in the yakiniku category, a published price range, evening hours, Wednesday closure, and a casual dress code. Treat Ebata as one focused stop within Kyoto's broader dining scene, then compare it with other restaurants if you are building a wider itinerary.
Summary: Kyoto venue, listed in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025, price range JPY 6,000–7,999, casual dress code, open 5–10 PM most days and closed Wednesday.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–10 PM · Tuesday: 5–10 PM
- Location
- 148-1 Yonbancho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8347, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260501/26001035
- Phone
- +81 75-463-8739
Venue details
Ambiance
A house-style, no-frills yakiniku spot with counter seating and a tatami room that feels intimate and local rather than polished or formal.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Shochu
- Opened
- 2018
Signature Dishes
- minozashi
- giara negi
- loin
- heart
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 148-1 Yonbancho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8347, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 5–10 PM
Location
148-1 Yonbancho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8347, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Daiichi, Suppon, Suppon
- Shinme, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Kyoto Mo:Mo Pasal /Café Restaurant OA, Notable alternative
- La Biographie···, French, ¥¥¥¥
- Mitsuyasu, Japanese Cuisine, ¥¥¥¥
Restaurant context
Ebata's walk-in policy and JPY 6,000–7,999 price point make it the most accessible option in this set. Shinme charges JPY 8,000–9,999 and requires advance booking, delivering a more beef program but less flexibility. If you're willing to pay for refinement and can plan ahead, Shinme edges out Ebata on quality; if you need a same-day table or prefer to keep costs down, Ebata wins on convenience. Daiichi specializes in suppon (soft-shelled turtle), a completely different format and ingredient focus, only relevant if you're chasing that specific experience.
For diners considering French or kaiseki alternatives, La Biographie and Mitsuyasu both operate in the ¥¥¥¥ tier with guided tasting menus and advance reservations required. Those venues suit special occasions and quiet dinners; Ebata suits casual groups, late arrivals, and spontaneous meals. The atmosphere at Ebata after 7 PM is lively and loud, the opposite of La Biographie's composed dining room. If you want yakiniku without the commitment of omakase or the formality of haute cuisine, Ebata is the clear pick. If you're celebrating or need a quieter room, book one of the ¥¥¥¥ spots instead.
Kyoto Mo:Mo Pasal offers a different format entirely, café and Nepali-influenced dishes, and doesn't compete directly with Ebata's yakiniku focus. For value-conscious diners who want Tabelog-recognized quality without advance planning, Ebata remains the simplest choice in this. Groups of four or more should request tatami rooms; solo diners fit easily at the counter. Cash-only payment and Wednesday closures are the main logistical hurdles.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Ebata?
Hours are 5–10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed. Plan around dinner unless you have confirmed current lunch service directly with the restaurant.
Does Ebata handle dietary restrictions?
Contact the restaurant in advance about allergies, vegetarian, pescatarian, or other dietary needs rather than assume substitutions are available.
What should I order at Ebata?
The price range is JPY 6,000–7,999, and current recommendations can be requested at the restaurant.
What are alternatives to Ebata?
Shinme and Daiichi are relevant names to compare among comparable venue venues. For a different style of dining, Mitsuyasu offers another direction, while other dining rooms in Kyoto can round out a broader itinerary.
