Washoku Haru is a traditional Japanese izakaya in Kyoto with sake, potato salad, mackerel sushi, oden, and Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition.
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- Address
- 230-2 Shinmeicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8092, Japan
- Phone
- +81 75-351-1881
- Website
- tablecheck.com
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Traditional Japanese izakaya and sake
Traditional Japanese izakaya frames Washoku Haru around Japanese cooking and a sake program. Michelin gave it Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Potato salad, mackerel sushi, and oden
Potato salad, mackerel sushi, and oden give the table a compact read on the kitchen’s range. Dinner suits a leisurely pace, with quiet, smart casual upscale-casual service.
230-2 Shinmeicho in Shimogyo Ward
230-2 Shinmeicho in Shimogyo Ward puts the restaurant in Kyoto. Tabelog 100 ranked it #77 with 3.7pts in 2025, while Opinionated About Dining ranked Casual in Japan #68 in 2024 and #78 in 2025 and 2026.
Cuisine Lens
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washoku Haru | Traditional Japanese Izakaya | $$ | Bib Gourmand | Shimogyō |
| Chikuyuan Taro no Atsumori | Traditional Kyoto Soba | $$ | Bib Gourmand | Kamigyō |
| Oito | Traditional Japanese Oden | $$ | Bib Gourmand | Higashiyama |
| Ichihana | Traditional Kyoto Kappo | $$ | Bib Gourmand | Nakagyō |
| Saryo Tesshin | Creative Japanese Soba Fusion | $$$ | Bib Gourmand | Nakagyō |
| Shigetsu | Traditional Shojin Ryori (Zen Buddhist Vegan) | $$$ | Bib Gourmand | Ukyō |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin Bib Gourmand
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #78
Opinionated About Dining
Michelin Bib Gourmand
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #78
Opinionated About Dining
Tabelog 100 #77 · No. 77
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025
Michelin Bib Gourmand
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #68
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended
Opinionated About Dining
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Intimate
- Classic
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Sake Program
Cozy and intimate counter seating with a focus on the chef's precise craftsmanship, creating a sophisticated yet comforting atmosphere.