Steak House Shingo
Higashiyama, Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
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Price
$100–150per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100-listed teppanyaki hideaway in Higashiyama-ku serving aged beef at JPY 15,000–19,999 per person. The 15-seat counter and 5:30–9:00 PM dinner-only window mean early booking and precise timing. Steak House Shingo is worth it for aged-beef specialists who prioritize technical grilling.
About Steak House Shingo
At JPY 15,000–19,999, Steak House Shingo is a Kyoto dinner venue with an evening schedule of 5:30–9:00 PM daily. It is in the Tabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - WEST - 2025 selection, and the dress code is smart casual.
The practical picture is straightforward: Steak House Shingo is a higher-priced Kyoto dinner option with the same posted hours every day of the week. The price band is JPY 15,000–19,999, so it is best treated as a planned meal rather than a casual stop-in.
What the Tabelog 100 Designation Means Here
Steak House Shingo appears in the Tabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - WEST - 2025 list.
For location, guidance remains at the city level: Steak House Shingo is in Kyoto.
Booking Logistics and Timing Strategy
Operating hours are 5:30–9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The dress code is smart casual.
Guests should budget within the JPY 15,000–19,999 range.
Given that specific details on menu format, dishes, chef, service style, or beverage program are not specified, the safest expectation is simply a premium Kyoto dinner at the stated price level.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5:30–9 PM · Tuesday: 5:30–9 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒605-0088 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Nishinocho, 232-6
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26006053
- Phone
- +81 75-551-2253
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Steak House Shingo is a long-established teppanyaki restaurant tucked into Gion, Kyoto, and it presents itself with a classic, refined character. The focus is squarely on authentic teppanyaki technique and expertly grilled aged meat, which gives the room a deliberate, craft-driven atmosphere. Private rooms are offered, reinforcing an intimate and discreet tone that complements the traditional neighborhood. Shingo has a no-smoking policy, keeping the dining experience clean and focused on the food. Overall, Shingo reads as a dignified, heritage-minded spot for serious steak lovers rather than a casual grill.
Best For
Shingo is particularly well suited to intimate, occasion-driven meals where the quality of the meat and the dining setting matter. The presence of private rooms makes it a natural choice for special-occasion dinners or business meals that require privacy. As a long-established teppanyaki steakhouse in Gion, it also appeals to diners seeking a more traditional, refined Kyoto experience. The no-smoking policy is an added benefit for groups prioritizing comfort. While the restaurant centers on steak and teppanyaki, its tone and room options align most closely with dinner and celebratory reservations.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize reservations, especially for more formal or private gatherings. Ask about the aged beef options: the menu emphasizes expertly grilled aged meat, so request the recommended or signature cuts when booking or upon arrival. Note the no-smoking policy when planning companions. Beyond that, keep requests focused on meat selections and room preference rather than casual walk-up dining, as the venue is a long-established teppanyaki specialist.
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate 15-seat hideaway in a traditional Gion townhouse, centered around a teppan counter where a veteran chef quietly grills aged Wagyu; the atmosphere is calm, refined and slightly formal rather than flashy, suited to lingering dinners and special nights in Kyoto.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Counter dining, Set menu, A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Beer
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 1960
Signature Dishes
- Aged Kuroge Wagyu chateaubriand steak
- Omi beef teppanyaki
- Seasonal vegetable teppan grill
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒605-0088 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Nishinocho, 232-6
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Friday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Saturday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Sunday
- 5:30–9 PM
Location
Japan, 〒605-0088 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Nishinocho, 232-6 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen, French, ¥¥¥
- Gion Komori, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- らく山, Notable alternative
- Gion Senryu, Tempura, ¥¥¥
- Gion Kajisho, Japanese, ¥¥¥
Restaurant context
Steak House Shingo occupies the mid-tier teppanyaki lane in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, where JPY 15,000–19,999 buys you aged beef and counter-theater cooking without the Michelin premium. Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen pushes the price ceiling higher with French technique and a hotel-backed wine program; choose it if you want plated artistry over teppanyaki performance. Gion Komori at JPY 1,000–1,999 delivers neighborhood yakitori in a fraction of the time and a tenth of the cost, ideal for travelers prioritizing volume over venue prestige. Gion Senryu offers tempura at a comparable ¥¥¥ tier with lighter, faster pacing; it's a better fit if you're templeing all day and want a shorter dinner. Gion Kajisho matches Shingo's price range with broader kaiseki programming, more courses, more variety, and easier dietary accommodation.
Steak House Shingo wins on beef focus and Tabelog credibility but loses on flexibility: the Sunday closure, 15-seat cap, and dinner-only hours make it harder to book than Gion Kajisho or Senryu. If your Kyoto itinerary includes only two or three dinners and you're indifferent to teppanyaki's tableside ritual, allocate your budget to a kaiseki alternative with more menu range. If aged beef and counter-seat proximity to the grill are your priorities, Shingo's three-year Tabelog 100 streak justifies the reservation effort.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Steak House Shingo?
Steak House Shingo is a Kyoto dinner venue with a price range of JPY 15,000–19,999 and daily hours of 5:30–9:00 PM. It is in the Tabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - WEST - 2025 selection, and the dress code is smart casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at Steak House Shingo?
Dinner is the only service offered. Steak House Shingo is open 5:30–9:00 PM every day, with no lunch service specified.
