Foodies love this hidden gem in Kyoto: Restaurant Zizai. Enjoy all kinds of teppanyaki and fine wines♪

Restaurant Zizai resides in a central area of Kyoto on Sanjo Street. It’s a hidden gem that boasts creative teppanyaki dishes and fine wines. “Zizai” (自在) in Japanese means “freedom”. Like the name, the restaurant mixes and matches their ingredients freely, and they use their skills to create original dishes that bring out its flavors in a unique way. It will be a Kyoto stay that you won’t forget♪

At Restaurant Zizai, you can try ingredients unique to Kyoto such as Kyoto vegetables and Kyotanba Pork. There are also creative dishes that include seasonal ingredients from all over Japan. For your first visit, they recommend the monthly course menu that signifies the season in a dish. 

Another great part of this place is their collection of high-quality wines and Japanese sake! These pair well with their unique teppanyaki dishes. They also have non-alcoholic drinks like homemade cola, homemade ginger ale, and lemon soda for those who don’t want to drink alcohol. After walking around the streets of Kyoto, come enjoy the foods and drinks that keep the foodies coming back.