Arata - Kyoto

Delicious!! English menu available, servers speak English as well. We had our meal on the second floor. Lots to choose from on the menu and the prices were reas... read more Delicious!! English menu available, servers speak English as well. We had our meal on the second floor. Lots to choose from on the menu and the prices were reasonable. Besides the okonomiyaki, the squid and butter scallops are a must. So good we had to order the scallops twice even though we were stuffed! The ginger ale had a strong ginger taste for anyone that likes the rich ginger taste.

The best okonomiyaki we had the entire trip!! Could not recommended this place enough. The staff were amazing and the one server was so entertaining and nice. T... read more The best okonomiyaki we had the entire trip!! Could not recommended this place enough. The staff were amazing and the one server was so entertaining and nice. This was very tasty okonomiyaki and made even better as it was served on a hot plate in front of us. Try the fried rice and corn, both amazing as well!

Food was so delicious here we had to make a reservation again two days later. Famous among the locals but not tourists but I guess that's the true kind of authe... read more Food was so delicious here we had to make a reservation again two days later. Famous among the locals but not tourists but I guess that's the true kind of authentic cuisine you get in Japan. Would have it again and again if we could!

Absolutely incredible! We loved everything we ordered and staff were so friendly and helpful! Would highly recommend! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Absolutely incredible! We loved everything we ordered and staff were so friendly and helpful! Would highly recommend! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Real raw Japanese food in a typical ambient. It is a little too expensive to eat these simply preparations. They accept only cash and it is very loud, but for u... read more Real raw Japanese food in a typical ambient. It is a little too expensive to eat these simply preparations. They accept only cash and it is very loud, but for us it was not a problem. Price per person: ¥5,000–6,000 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4