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4.0

JPY 30,000~JPY 39,999person
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Visited on December, 20251 time

Enjoying exquisite Chinese cuisine at Sennyuji Temple

Tabelog Award SILVER
I visited Saika, one of the renowned Chinese restaurants in Kyoto.
The restaura...

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4.0

JPY 40,000~JPY 49,999person
  • Food and taste-
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Visited on December, 20251 time

Saika is one of the top 10 Chinese restaurants in Kyoto, in my opinion. This was my first visit, and...

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3.5

JPY 40,000~JPY 49,999person
  • Food and taste3.8
  • Service3.3
  • Atmosphere2.8
  • Cost performance3.4
  • Drinks3.4
Visited on November, 20251 time

Cozy Counter Dining

This is a high-priced Chinese restaurant located on the way to the Sennyuji Temple from Higashifukuj...

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4.7

JPY 40,000~JPY 49,999person
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Visited on November, 20251 time

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Thank you for always checking us out.
We would be very happy if you could give ...

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4.5

JPY 30,000~JPY 39,999person
  • Food and taste4.6
  • Service3.7
  • Atmosphere4.3
  • Cost performance3.6
  • Drinks3.5
Visited on October, 20252 times

"Genius" Saito's Samurai Oyster Kaiseki: A Unique Culinary Masterpiece Showcasing Layers of Umami in Kyoto.

A Reservation-Only High-End Chinese Restaurant Representing Kyoto
I often meet Saito-san elsewhere, ...

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4.4

JPY 50,000~JPY 59,999person
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Visited on October, 20251 time

A long-awaited collaboration...

I finally had the chance to visit Saika, located in Tofuku-ji, Kyoto! ✨
This restaurant is a Tabelog...

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4.5

JPY 60,000~JPY 79,999person
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Visited on October, 20251 time

I attended a collaboration event with Samurai Oyster, and every dish featured oysters, showcasing th...

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4.0

JPY 30,000~JPY 39,999person
  • Food and taste4.2
  • Service3.8
  • Atmosphere4.0
  • Cost performance4.0
  • Drinks4.0
Visited on September, 20251 time

Omakase Course & Drinks for just under JPY 34,000

I made a reservation for the Omakase course and visited on a weekday.
The restaurant is a standalone...

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4.0

JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999person
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Visited on September, 20251 time

The location is a bit hard to reach, but this restaurant is definitely worth the visit.
Overall, th...

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4.5

JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999person
  • Food and taste4.5
  • Service5.0
  • Atmosphere5.0
  • Cost performance4.0
  • Drinks4.0
Visited on September, 20251 time

The Best Chinese Cuisine in Kyoto

I've been here a few times, and this is Chinese cuisine that never gets tiring to eat!
The refined ...

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Visited on August, 20251 time

High-End Chinese Cuisine in Sennyuji

One of Kyoto's high-end Chinese restaurants, Saika,
I had been unable to make a reservation until n...

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4.0

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Visited on August, 20251 time

This was my first visit to Saika.
Since there’s no parking nearby, I took a taxi to get there.
I had...

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4.5

JPY 50,000~JPY 59,999person
  • Food and taste4.7
  • Service4.0
  • Atmosphere4.4
  • Cost performance4.0
  • Drinks4.4
Visited on August, 20251 time

Sichuan Cuisine with a Nouvelle Chinoise Twist Perfect for Wine Pairing at Saika

Located at 35-3, Seiryuji Yamauchi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Saika offers a unique course men...

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3.8

JPY 40,000~JPY 49,999person
  • Food and taste3.9
  • Service3.7
  • Atmosphere4.0
  • Cost performance3.8
  • Drinks3.8
Visited on July, 20251 time

Popular Sichuan restaurant with a view of the gardens of Sennyuji Temple

This restaurant is quite difficult to reserve, but I was fortunate enough to win a spot through an A...

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1.5

JPY 30,000~JPY 39,999person
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Visited on July, 20251 time

A renowned restaurant in Kyoto

This renowned Chinese restaurant in Kyoto didn't quite live up to my expectations.
The flavors were...

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5.0

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Visited on July, 20251 time

何度きても特別なお料理、場所です

齋藤さんとのお付き合いも長いのですが
更に進化されていて毎回あらたな発見があり楽しみにしてます。

全部美味しいのですが
鮑の麺が一番好きです。
キモ...

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4.2

JPY 30,000~JPY 39,999person
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Visited on July, 20251 time

A representative of Kyoto-style Chinese cuisine

I visited Saika, a representative Chinese restaurant in Kyoto.
Nestled in a remote area beyond a re...

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4.2

JPY 30,000~JPY 39,999person
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Visited on June, 20251 time

I finally got to visit a restaurant I had long admired, and just that alone was moving. It's located...

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4.8

JPY 30,000~JPY 39,999person
  • Food and taste4.8
  • Service4.8
  • Atmosphere4.8
  • Cost performance4.8
  • Drinks4.8
Visited on June, 20251 time

Exceptional Nouvelle Chinoise Cuisine!

On this day, I had a regular meeting in Kyoto starting in the afternoon.
Having just returned from ...

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4.5

JPY 30,000~JPY 39,999person
  • Food and taste4.6
  • Service4.4
  • Atmosphere4.5
  • Cost performance4.4
  • Drinks4.5
Visited on June, 20251 time

I was fortunate enough to visit a renowned Chinese restaurant located in a hidden gem!
After a 40-m...

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Restaurant information

Details

Restaurant name
Saika
Awards & Recognitions
The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2024 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2024 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2023 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2023 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2022 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2022 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2021 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2021 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2020 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2020 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2019 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2019 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2018 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2018 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST "Tabelog 100" 2023

Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST "Tabelog 100" 2023

Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST "Tabelog 100" 2021

Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST "Tabelog 100" 2021

Categories Chinese
Phone number (for reservation and inquiry)

075-201-3239

Reservation availability

Reservations available

Reservation by appointment only. Please make your reservation through TableCheck (our online reservation site).

Address

京都府京都市東山区泉涌寺山内町35-3

Transportation

It takes about 10 minutes by taxi from the Hachijo Exit of JR Kyoto Station to Saika.

734 meters from Tofukuji.

Business hours
  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

    • 18:00 - 22:00
  • ■Business hours
    Entry until 20:00
    No lunch service

    ■Closed on
    Not fixed

Hours and closed days may change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Average price(Based on reviews)
JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999

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Payment methods

Credit card accepted

(VISA, JCB, AMEX, Diners)

Electronic money not accepted

QR code payments not accepted

Seats/facilities

Number of seats

8 seats

Private rooms

Unavailable

Private use

Available

For up to 20 people

Non-smoking/smoking

Non smoking

Parking

Unavailable

Space/facilities

Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sunken seating

Menu

Drink

Wine, Particular about wine

Feature - Related information

Occasion

Friends

This occasion is recommended by many people.

Location

Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant

Service

Sommelier available

The opening day

2014.5.7

Remarks

New reservations now being accepted

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