Yanagikoji TAKA
Nakagyō, Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
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Price
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Walk-in standing bar in Kawaramachi offering Spanish-influenced small plates, sake, cocktails until 10:30 PM. Recognized on Tabelog's 2025 Tachinomi 100 list, the 16-seat counter fills quickly but no reservations means you can stop by late when other kitchens have closed. Budget JPY 3,000–JPY 4,999.
About Yanagikoji TAKA
Yanagikoji TAKA is a Kyoto venue. It is casual, the budget range is JPY 3,000–JPY 4,999 per person.
The venue is also listed in Tabelog's 2025 Tachinomi 100 recognition.
What to Expect at Yanagikoji TAKA
Use Yanagikoji TAKA as a casual Kyoto option rather than a highly formal dining room. The dress guidance is casual, the price range places it in a moderate bracket for travelers comparing Kyoto dining options.
Because specific menu formats, dishes, drinks, service details are not specified, avoid planning around a particular course structure, beverage program, seating style, or last-order time. Check current details directly before making plans.
Location and Timing
Yanagikoji TAKA is in Kyoto. Confirm the street address, station access, neighborhood, parking, opening hours, closing days from a current official or booking source before you go.
Dress: casual. Budget: JPY 3,000–JPY 4,999 per person. Recognition: Tabelog 100 - Tachinomi - 2025. Other practical details, including reservations, seating, payment, smoking policy, service hours, should be confirmed directly.
For comparison, Matsumoto, Mendokoro Janomeya, koe donuts Kyoto ten, Tsukiji, ベルロオジエ are among the only named peer venues this guide may reference. Yanagikoji TAKA is best considered on its key facts: Kyoto location, casual dress, moderate price range, 2025 Tabelog Tachinomi recognition. For more options, see our full Kyoto restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 京都府京都市中京区中之町577 柳小路 はちべえ長屋
- Website
- taka-kyoto-japan.net
- Phone
- +81757085791
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and energetic standing-bar atmosphere in a narrow alley, with counter-focused seating, close interaction with the chef, and a relaxed tapas-style vibe rather than formal dining.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Yakitori skewers
- Fresh tomato salad
- Mentaiko shiso tempura
- Sashimi selection
- Grilled Kyoto-style vegetables
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Also consider
Also Consider
- Matsumoto, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown
- Mendokoro Janomeya, Ramen, ¥
- koe donuts Kyoto 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
- ベルロオジエ, Notable alternative
- Tsukiji, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
At JPY 3,000–JPY 4,999 per person, Yanagikoji TAKA sits below Matsumoto, where dinner runs JPY 6,000–JPY 7,999 and reservations are required. Matsumoto offers seated dining and a more structured menu, making it the better choice for a primary dinner. Yanagikoji TAKA's walk-in policy and late hours make it a practical second stop or late-night option when you want variety without commitment.
For budget-conscious travelers, Mendokoro Janomeya delivers ramen under JPY 1,000, koe donuts Kyoto ten offers casual bites at JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. Both are faster and cheaper but lack the drink selection and Tabelog recognition that Yanagikoji TAKA brings. If you're looking for a standing-bar experience with editorial credibility and a Spanish-bar format, this is the most accessible option in the Kawaramachi area.
Tsukiji matches the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 price range but operates as a different format entirely. Yanagikoji TAKA's Tabelog 100 placement and late-night hours give it an edge for travelers who want a curated experience without the lead time or formality of reservation-only venues.
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What should a first-timer know about Yanagikoji TAKA?
Yanagikoji TAKA is in Kyoto, has a casual dress code, has a budget range of JPY 3,000–JPY 4,999 per person. It is also included in Tabelog's 2025 Tachinomi 100 recognition.
What seating details are for Yanagikoji TAKA?
How far ahead should I book Yanagikoji TAKA?
Is Yanagikoji TAKA good for a special occasion?
Yanagikoji TAKA is casual, with a budget range of JPY 3,000–JPY 4,999 per person. Private rooms, seating style, service structure, ambience should be confirmed before choosing it for a special occasion.
Is Yanagikoji TAKA worth the price?
The price range is JPY 3,000–JPY 4,999 per person. Value depends on what you want from a casual Kyoto venue.
