Kanton Sankan Houhi
Kita, Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
Cantonese cooking at neighborhood prices (JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch), recognized four times on Tabelog 100 since 2021. Walk-in only, open Thursday–Saturday with brief service windows. A practical, high-technique alternative to Kyoto's pricier kaiseki and omakase circuits, best visited at opening to avoid waits.
About Kanton Sankan Houhi
Kanton Sankan Houhi is a Kyoto venue with a price band of JPY 1,000–1,999 and limited weekly service. Current listed hours are Thursday through Saturday, 12–1:30 PM and 5–8 PM; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday are closed. Its recognition includes Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - WEST - 2026.
Chinese Cuisine Recognition in Kyoto
Kanton Sankan Houhi is a Kyoto restaurant with JPY 1,000–1,999 pricing, Thursday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner windows, 2026 Tabelog 100 recognition in the Chinese cuisine WEST category. For details such as seating layout, reservation policy, payment methods, chef history, signature dishes, service format, check directly with the venue before visiting.
For broader planning, Kanton Sankan Houhi can be considered alongside other Pearl-listed venues such as Raiz, WASHOKU TOKU, and Itsutsu. Those comparisons are useful as general planning references rather than direct comparisons of menus, seating, pricing, or booking systems.
What to Order and When to Visit
Use the venue’s Tabelog 100 WEST 2026 recognition in the Chinese cuisine category as the main dining cue, avoid assuming a specific regional style, tasting-menu format, or take-out service unless confirmed directly by the venue.
Timing is the most concrete planning point. Service is listed for Thursday, Friday, Saturday only, with two short windows: 12–1:30 PM and 5–8 PM. The venue is listed as closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday. Because the opening windows are limited, check current hours before making a special trip within Kyoto.
The price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. Plan around that general band rather than assuming different pricing by service. For accepted payment methods, reservations, seat count, parking, wait times, check directly with the venue.
For a broader Kyoto dining tour, pair this listing with our full Kyoto restaurants guide for other dining options across the city. Kanton Sankan Houhi works best as a budget-friendly Kyoto listing with Thursday-to-Saturday service and a 2026 Tabelog 100 Chinese cuisine WEST mention.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒603-8175 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Murasakino Shimotoridacho, 37-1 鳳飛
- Website
- m.facebook.com/pages/%E9%B3%B3%E9%A3%9B/105669459532841
- Phone
- +81 75-493-5025
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Location
Japan, 〒603-8175 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Murasakino Shimotoridacho, 37-1 鳳飛 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Raiz, Contemporary, ¥¥¥
- WASHOKU TOKU, Japanese, ¥¥
- Itsutsu, Soba, ¥
- 悠々, Notable alternative
- KASHIWAI, Sushi, ¥
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000–1,999 per meal, Kanton Sankan Houhi undercuts nearly every peer in Kyoto's Tabelog 100 cohort. Raiz (Contemporary, ¥¥¥) delivers ambitious plating and a longer tasting progression but costs triple and requires advance reservations; go there if presentation and service depth matter more than cost. WASHOKU TOKU (Japanese, ¥¥) splits the difference, more polish than Kanton Sankan Houhi, less ceremony than Raiz, accepts bookings, making it the safer choice if your schedule is tight and you can't risk a wait.
For ultra-casual value, Itsutsu (Soba, ¥) and KASHIWAI (Sushi, ¥) operate at similar price points but offer narrower menus, soba and sushi, respectively, versus the broader Cantonese repertoire here. If you want technique-driven Chinese cooking without the white-tablecloth surcharge, this is your best Kyoto option; if you need guaranteed seating or prefer à la carte flexibility, WASHOKU TOKU or Raiz will serve you better. The no-reservations model means booking difficulty is easy in theory (no advance planning required) but hard in practice (arrive late and you wait), so treat this as a walk-in gamble rather than a guaranteed table.
Travelers splitting time between kaiseki, sushi, Chinese meals will find this venue easiest to slot into a flexible itinerary, show up at noon on a weekday, eat well for under JPY 2,000, then move on. For a fuller picture of Kyoto's dining range, consult our full Kyoto restaurants guide.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Kanton Sankan Houhi?
If bar or counter seating matters, check directly with the venue before visiting. Kanton Sankan Houhi is in Kyoto, is listed at JPY 1,000–1,999, operates Thursday through Saturday from 12–1:30 PM and 5–8 PM.
What should I order at Kanton Sankan Houhi?
Use its Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - WEST - 2026 recognition as the main cue. For particular dishes, seasonal items, menu format, take-out availability, check directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to Kanton Sankan Houhi in Kyoto?
For other Pearl-listed dining, consider WASHOKU TOKU, Raiz, or Itsutsu. Use those as general planning alternatives rather than direct menu comparisons.
What should a first-timer know about Kanton Sankan Houhi?
First-timers should know the basics: Kanton Sankan Houhi is in Kyoto, the price band is JPY 1,000–1,999, hours are Thursday through Saturday from 12–1:30 PM and 5–8 PM. It is listed as closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kanton Sankan Houhi?
Choose based on your schedule and confirm any service-specific menu details directly with the venue. Both listed service windows are Thursday through Saturday: 12–1:30 PM and 5–8 PM.
