Nishibuchi Hanten serves Kyoto-style Chinese in Higashiyama, with shark fin soup, char siu and chicken wings among its signatures.
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- Address
- 444-2 Kamibentencho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0822, Japan
- Phone
- +81 75-561-1650
- Website
- tabelog.com
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Kyoto-style Chinese in Higashiyama
Kyoto-style Chinese defines Nishibuchi Hanten’s lane within Chinese cooking. The Higashiyama address suits a Kyoto dinner planned around formal pacing rather than a casual drop-in.
Shark fin soup with sake and garden views
Shark fin soup, char siu and chicken wings anchor the signature list. Sake, quiet seating and a garden outlook make the meal easier to frame as conversation-led.
Tabelog Silver #90 in 2026
Tabelog placed it at Silver #90 with 4.4pts and 100 #74 with 4.3pts in 2026; Opinionated About Dining ranked it #337 in Japan for 2025.
A Quick Peer Check
Comparable venues by cuisine and price in the same metro.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishibuchi Hanten | Kyoto-style Chinese | $$$$ | Higashiyama | |
| Saika | Modern Sichuan Chinese | $$$$ | Higashiyama | |
| Hirosawa | Modern Chinese | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Nakagyō |
| Sakagawa | Traditional Kaiseki | $$$$ | Higashiyama | |
| Inaka no Taiho | Farm-to-table Chinese on a mountain farm | $$$$ | , | Ayabe |
| Nijo Aritsune | Modern Kappo | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Nakagyō |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended
Opinionated About Dining
Tabelog 100 #74 · No. 74
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - WEST - 2026
Tabelog Silver #90
Tabelog
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #337
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #402
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Low Profile Address
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Historic Building
- Sake Program
- Garden
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 6–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 6–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 6–9 PM
- Thursday
- 6–9 PM
- Friday
- 6–9 PM
- Saturday
- 6–9 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Serene machiya atmosphere reminiscent of kaiseki restaurant with relaxing space, small garden, and counter seating.