Shishin Samurai - Kyoto

After spending a week in Japan and enjoying some incredible dining experiences, we found this restaurant to be the best of them all. We chose it for a friend's birthday based on its high TripAdvisor rating and it exceeded our expectations. The staff were extremely welcoming and the food was exceptional. They provided some background information without being overly touristy. I highly recommend this restaurant in Kyoto, but be sure to make a reservation as it is small and was fully booked on a Thursday night, like many places in Japan.

My fiance and I went to Shishin for my birthday as it was recommended by a friend. It was an awesome dinner with an incredibly friendly staff that provided excellent service. The food was some of the best we had during our stay in Japan and we really appreciated the time the owner took with us to explain some of their philosophy as a restaurant, as well as, discuss some of the history behind Samurai. I would recommend this place to everyone!

The restaurant has a nice decor and offers decent food. It is suitable for tourists who are hesitant to try out authentic local eateries. However, it is quite expensive.

The vibe of this restaurant is truly fantastic. It was our first meal in Kyoto and we had to take a taxi on a rainy night to get there. The warm, cozy interior provided a wonderful escape. Both the service and the food went above and beyond my expectations.

We were a week in japan and already had some excellent culinary experiences, but that has surpassed them all. the book for a friend's birthday, based on his TripAdvisor stand, and could not have been a better choice. the staff was very nice and friendly, and eating is excellent. they give them a little story without being sticky in a wise way. absolutely recommended in kyoto, but make sure that they book like most in japan it is not big, and was full on Thursday night.