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Kyoto

よこい

Restaurant · Japanese

Why we point you here

One Michelin star Japanese cooking in Kyoto—charted, trusted, and worth building a night around.

Kyoto's よこい has held one Michelin star through 2025, a recognition that speaks to consistent, serious Japanese cooking in a city where the standard is already sky-high. When you roam here, you're following a trail others have charted for good reason—worth the detour.

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11