Restaurant · Mibu
Karasemi Tei 空蝉亭
Twelve-seat tonkatsu restaurant near Nijojo Mae Station in Kyoto, open since 2018; in Tabelog's 2026 Tonkatsu Top 100.
HoursMon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11:30-15:00, 17:00-20:00; Sat, Sun 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
ClosedEvery 2nd and 4th Tuesday
PriceLunch (typical per person): ¥3,000
Getting thereNijojo Mae Station, 12 min walk
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeWeekday lunch or early dinner to avoid the busiest times
Address600 Shitatachiuritoriomiyashanyuukitamachi, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto 602-8104
About
Karasemi Tei fries pork cutlets to order and also serves yoshoku dishes, according to its tags. There are 12 seats, and meals average ¥3,000-¥3,999. It opens for lunch and dinner most days.
Highlights
- Tabelog Tonkatsu Top 100 2026
- Tabelog score 3.75 from 518 reviews
- Tonkatsu and yoshoku
- Typical spend ¥3,000-¥3,999
Tips
- Reservations are accepted; book ahead for dinner and weekends.
- Cards are accepted.
- Closed Wednesdays and the second and fourth Tuesdays.
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