Counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, open for dinner most nights and lunch, with reservations taken by phone.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Category
- Counter only
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
AWOMB Teori-sushi occupies the second floor of a building on Ubayanagichō in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, a short walk through the city's central dining district. The restaurant serves Edomae-style sushi at a counter-only setup, a format common to the tradition and one that keeps the focus on the chef's work rather than a wider dining room.
Service runs in the evening from 17:30 to 21:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the restaurant closed Wednesday and Thursday. A lunch service is also offered, giving diners the option of a midday omakase in addition to the dinner seating. The restaurant is placed in the Luxury price tier, the highest of the four tiers used on this guide, though a specific per-person price was not listed and should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
Reservations are handled by phone rather than online booking. Diners should call ahead, particularly given the limited counter seating typical of this category of restaurant, and confirm current hours, pricing and any dietary accommodations at the time of booking. No chef name, seat count, or awards were available at the time of writing; these details, along with exact pricing, are best confirmed with AWOMB directly before visiting.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at AWOMB Teori-sushi?
- Reservations are taken by phone at 050-3134-3003; there is no listed online booking option.
- What type of sushi does AWOMB serve?
- The restaurant specializes in Edomae-style sushi, served at a counter-only setting.
- Is lunch available?
- Yes, a lunch service is offered in addition to dinner.
- What are the opening hours?
- The restaurant is open 17:30 to 21:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and closed Wednesday and Thursday.
- How much does an omakase meal cost here?
- The restaurant falls in the Luxury price tier, but an exact price was not listed; confirm current pricing directly with AWOMB when booking.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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