Sushi Ryuka is an 11-seat Edomae sushi counter in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, serving a 10-course omakase for ¥27,500 with sake pairing and an English menu.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Dinner omakase
- $250
- Lunch omakase
- $98
- Courses
- 10
- Seats
- 11
- Chef
- 不明
- Sake pairing
- Yes
- Dress code
- スマートカジュアル
- Reservations
- TableCheck · book a few weeks out · 1-2日前
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Upscale
- Recognition
- Michelin listed
Sushi Ryuka sits in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, at Kameyachō 384, in a modern dining room built around an 11-seat counter with a separate private room. The restaurant is Michelin-listed and serves a 10-course Edomae omakase, with dinner priced at ¥27,500 per person. Guests sit close to the chef during preparation, and a sake pairing is available alongside the set menu.
The restaurant also offers a lunch omakase in addition to its dinner service. Seatings run for roughly two hours, and the kitchen operates on a two-service structure for dinner (an early and a later sitting) on most open nights. Sushi Ryuka is closed on Wednesdays; lunch service runs Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, while dinner is offered Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Booking is handled through TableCheck, and the restaurant recommends reserving one to two days in advance given its small seat count. An English-language menu is available, and the dress code is smart casual. Cash is not required, as other payment methods are accepted.
The restaurant's own materials describe a focus on seasonal seafood sourced from across Japan, aged for varying lengths of time before being served with red-vinegar shari, and note that A5-grade wagyu nigiri appears on the menu as part of the seasonal lineup. A limited autumn-winter kaiseki-style course has also been offered at ¥27,500, subject to change based on sourcing during peak periods.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Sushi Ryuka?
- Reservations are made through TableCheck, and the restaurant suggests booking one to two days ahead due to the limited 11-seat counter.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The dinner omakase is priced at ¥27,500 per person; a lunch omakase is also offered, though its exact price should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
- Is there a dress code?
- Yes, smart casual attire is requested.
- Is English service available?
- Yes, an English-language menu is provided.
- What are the operating days and hours?
- Sushi Ryuka is closed Wednesdays. Lunch runs Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from 12:00 to 13:30, and dinner runs Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, generally from 17:00, with seatings lasting about two hours.
Details checked September 29, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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