# Kyoto Dining Compass — Find Best Restaurants in Kyoto > Find Best Restaurants in Kyoto (iPhone/iPad app by Kentaro Iwata.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kyoto-dining-compass/id6791867926 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Kentaro Iwata](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791867928) - Category: Travel, Food & Drink - Price: Free (on sale, was $2.99) - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 188 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2026-08-06 - Data updated: 2026-09-04 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kyoto-dining-compass/id6791867926/reviews.md ## What is Kyoto Dining Compass? 200 handpicked restaurants. One Kyoto trip. Make every meal count. Kyoto Dining Compass is an independent dining guide for international travelers who want to find memorable places to eat—without losing precious time to endless searching and review scrolling. 200 RESTAURANTS, CAREFULLY SELECTED Our editorial team has handpicked 200 restaurants across Kyoto, from hidden neighborhood gems and beloved local favorites to time-honored specialists and refined kaiseki dining. Sushi, ramen, soba, wagyu, traditional Kyoto cuisine, coffee shops, sweets, and more—each restaurant is included because it offers something distinctive and worth discovering. WHY THIS RESTAURANT STANDS OUT Every place earns its spot for a reason. Rather than simply giving you a list, each restaurant profile helps you understand its story, character, specialties, and what makes it worth visiting. The “Why This Restaurant Stands Out” section highlights what makes the restaurant special, what to order, and why it may be worth going out of your way for. Even with only a few days in Kyoto, you can choose your next meal with confidence. FIND THE RIGHT RESTAURANT—WITHOUT THE STRESS Search the curated collection by area, cuisine, budget, and atmosphere. Explore restaurants on the map, see what is nearby, and open directions, official websites, or booking pages with a tap where available. No overwhelming list of options. No spending half your trip comparing reviews. Just a carefully chosen collection designed to help you find the right place faster. MORE SUPPORT FOR YOUR KYOTO TRIP Discover nearby sightseeing spots, learn the stories behind Kyoto’s culture and traditions, understand trains and buses, and use ready-to-show Japanese communication cards when ordering food. WHAT’S INSIDE * 200 restaurants handpicked by our editorial team * Hidden gems, local favorites, and time-honored establishments * “Why This Restaurant Stands Out” insights * Recommendations on what to order * Search by cuisine, area, budget, and atmosphere * Map-based discovery and one-tap directions * Official websites and booking pages where available * Nearby sightseeing spots and cultural guides * Straightforward guidance for trains and buses * Japanese dietary and allergy communication cards DIETARY COMMUNICATION CARDS Don’t speak Japanese? Show a card and let it do the talking. The app includes Japanese cards for vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, common allergies, and individual ingredients you need to avoid. GOOD TO KNOW Restaurant details, prices, hours, closing days, menus, and reservation availability can change without notice. Please check the restaurant’s official website or booking page before visiting. Some images are illustrative and may not show the actual restaurant, dishes, or interior. Dietary and allergy cards are communication aids only. They cannot guarantee that a restaurant can accommodate you or prevent an allergic reaction. Ingredients, preparation methods, shared equipment, and cross-contamination risks vary. If you have a food allergy or strict dietary requirement, always confirm the details with restaurant staff before ordering. Kyoto Dining Compass is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any restaurant, sightseeing spot, transportation provider, map service, or reservation service featured or linked in the app. Support: https://ki6010.github.io/kyoto-dining-compass/support.html Privacy Policy: https://ki6010.github.io/kyoto-dining-compass/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://ki6010.github.io/kyoto-dining-compass/terms.html ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.1 — 2026-08-26 We’ve refreshed selected illustrations and made minor refinements for a smoother, more polished experience. ### 1.3 — 2026-08-26 We’ve refreshed selected illustrations and made minor refinements for a smoother, more polished experience. ### 1.2 — 2026-08-11 What’s New in Version 1.2 • Refreshed the App Store visuals with a more distinctive Kyoto-inspired design. • Adjusted the app’s price. • Made minor improvements and refinements. ### 1.1 — 2026-08-08 What's New - Now available in English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese - Added new restaurants, with improved genre filters and Near Me search - Faster map loading and more accurate directions - Minor bug fixes and improvements ### 1.0 — 2026-08-07 No release notes. ## More apps by Kentaro Iwata - [【2026年最新版】FP3級 予想問題集](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2026fp3/id6795555515) - [【2026年最新版】FP2級 予想問題集](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2026fp2/id6796534623) - [Osaka Dining Compass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osaka-dining-compass/id6798479132) All apps by Kentaro Iwata: https://appshunter.io/developer/6791867928 ## Related topics [kyoto dining compass](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kyoto-dining-compass) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*