Sushi & Seafood · Karasuma
Kiu きう
Silver in The Tabelog Award 2026: a five-seat Kyoto sushi counter near Karasuma Station with a creative approach.
Hours17:00-22:30
ClosedIrregular
PriceTypical spend (lunch): ¥40,000
Typical spend (dinner): ¥50,000
Typical spend (dinner): ¥50,000
Getting thereKarasuma Station, 6 min walk
Time needed2-3 hours
Best timeDinner, booked well in advance
Address230-2 Shinmeicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8092
About
Kiu has five counter seats, six minutes from Karasuma Station, and has been open since 2020. Its omakase leans creative, with fish as the focus and a strong sake list, averaging JPY 50,000-60,000 at dinner. It won Silver in The Tabelog Award 2026 and scores 4.39.
Highlights
- The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver
- Tabelog score 4.39 (245 reviews)
- Tabelog Sushi West Japan Hyakumeiten 2021, 2022 and 2025
- Five seats, creative omakase
Tips
- Reservations are required; late cancellations and no-shows are charged.
- Each session (from 17:00 or 20:15) is booked as a private reservation for 5-6 guests.
- Closing days are irregular.
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