Tempura Kawatatsu serves Kyoto-style tempura with wine pairing, sake, local sourcing, and signatures such as Kyoto vegetable tempura.
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- Address
- 京都府京都市南区久世川原町65
- Phone
- +81759210865
- Website
- kawatatsu-kyoto.com
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Tabelog 100 #68 in 2025
Tabelog 100 placed Tempura Kawatatsu at #68 in 2025 with 3.7 points. That credential gives diners a clear benchmark for a Kyoto tempura plan built around lunch or dinner.
Kyoto vegetable tempura and course menus
Kyoto vegetable tempura, sweet potato tempura, and tempura course menus define the kitchen’s focus. Local sourcing and Kyoto-style tempura make the vegetable side of the menu central to the decision.
Private dining with sake and wine
Private dining and chef’s counter seating give diners two formats. Conversational noise, leisurely pacing, wine pairing, an extensive wine list, and sake suit a longer lunch or dinner.
Price and Recognition
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempura Kawatatsu | $$$ | , | Minami, Kyoto-style Tempura & Wine Pairing | |
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Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #68 · No. 68
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Low Profile Address
- Intimate
- Classic
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- Private Event
- Chefs Counter
- Private Dining
- Standalone
- Extensive Wine List
- Sake Program
- Local Sourcing
Relaxed and intimate hideaway with traditional tatami rooms and sunken kotatsu seating, designed for guests to unwind over leisurely tempura courses and wine or sake in a calm, non-smoking atmosphere.