This restaurant, which opened in November 2022, has been quite popular among food enthusiasts. The young brothers in their 20s are in charge, with the older brother being from China and the younger brother specializing in Japanese cuisine. The older brother cooks while the younger brother handles the plating and drinks. The restaurant only has a counter seating. They start serving both lunch and dinner at the same time. The dinner course consists of 9 dishes for 16,500 yen, with smaller portions. The dishes include shark fin, prawns, Peking duck, steamed clams, large prawns, soup dumplings, wagyu beef in black vinegar sauce, golden fried rice, mapo tofu, Ali Shan tea, and premium almond tofu. The overall taste is ingredient-focused with a light flavor, which I personally enjoyed. The soup dumplings have crab miso inside and are made by steaming and then frying, resulting in a crispy and flavorful skin with a soft and thick texture that allows you to enjoy the skin itself. They prepare everything right in front of you, making it enjoyable and reassuring. However, the service could use some improvement. As the restaurant is new, there is room for growth, but some conversations with customers didn't quite align. Additionally, the brothers enjoy beer and may offer it multiple times even to customers who don't drink, which felt a bit lacking in consideration. The portion size is just right for light eaters or elderly customers.

Kyoto China, Mokutei. The nearest station is Karasuma Oike Station. Today, I used it for dinner. The fee was 17,100 yen. It is a Chinese restaurant located an 8-minute walk away. It is a popular restaurant known for its visually beautiful Chinese cuisine created by a handsome chef. Recently, its popularity has been soaring, and it seems to be fully booked until the end of September.

Visited for the first time at Maki Sada in August 2023 (@maki_sada) ✨ This new Chinese restaurant is run by two brothers and opened just last November. Dinner reservations are already hard to come by, so this time I visited for lunch! Not only was the food delicious, but the brothers' chemistry was spot on, making for a fun time. The lunch course at 5500 yen is quite a steal... I'd love to visit again. Thank you for the meal. #MakiSada #KyotoChineseMakiSada #KyotoChinese #Chinese #ChineseCuisine #SharkFin #Brothers #KyotoGourmet #KyotoLunch

It was my first visit to Kyochuka Mokutei in Kyoto. We ordered the lunch course for two people and three soft drinks, which came to a total of 12,800 yen. Despite the very reasonable price, we were able to enjoy a 7-course menu including dessert. The shark fin dish was also delicious.

A fantastic Chinese cuisine experience by two brothers. The abalone dish had a slightly ethnic flavor that I really enjoyed. The overall taste was elegant and made me want to eat more. Despite their young age, it seems like they have had a lot of training. They are already popular and difficult to book, but I would love to visit again!

Today's Kyoto lunch was at a lovely Chinese restaurant called Bakutei, which recently opened near Karasuma Oike Station and blends in with Kyoto's traditional streets. Run by two energetic young brothers, Bakutei is a promising establishment with the son of a renowned Chinese cuisine chef from a famous hotel in Kyoto at the helm. The brothers, Bakutei Kozo and Bakutei Naoshi, work together to create a lunch course priced at 5,500 yen, making it an affordable option. While the luxurious ingredients took a back seat, the dishes made with vegetables and seafood were incredibly delicious. It's a new and exciting Chinese restaurant to watch out for, exuding power and potential from their youth. Here is the menu for today: Smoked Miso Sauce with Okra and Sea Cucumber, Soft Shell Crab with Chili Sauce, Cucumber and Dried Tofu with Sansho Pepper, Yoshikiri Shark with Oyster Sauce, Cress Dim Sum with Onion and Chive, Black Truffle Shumai with Shrimp, Stir-Fried Beef with Black Pepper, Pan-Fried Rice with Lettuce, Beef, Shrimp, Thai Rice and Koshihikari Blend, Oolong Tea, Almond Tofu with Lemon Jam, and other drinks.

Opened in November 2022, this Chinese restaurant in Kyoto run by two brothers offers dishes with a gentle flavor profile that is delicious. The highlights included: 1. Bonito with special soy sauce - refreshing and subtly sweet. 2. Swordtip squid - surprisingly tender with great harmony with green onions. 3. Yoshikiri shark fin - said to have 9 times more collagen than regular shark fin. The crispy shark fin in oyster soup with winter melon and Chinese cabbage was incredibly tasty. 4. Peking duck - served with watercress, fried leeks, and peaches, a unique combination that was refreshing. 5. Black truffle xiaolongbao - a first-time experience with a rich black truffle flavor. 6. Wagyu ribeye with black pepper sauce. 7. Kamigamo tomato ramen. 8. Koshihikari and Thai rice fried rice. 9. Premium almond tofu with plum jelly - simply delicious. The Ali Shan Oolong tea from Taiwan was also a high-quality addition. I would love to visit this restaurant again.

Makisada Sadao, the owner of a luxurious Chinese restaurant in a mood-filled traditional Kyoto townhouse, started his training at Wei Fan Yitang - Ichinofunairi, became independent in 2022 at the age of 29, and has been running the restaurant to this day. Working alongside his brother, chef Makisada Naoki, and his brother, service provider Makisada Sadao, they create a unique Chinese dining experience in Kyoto. Makisada Chef's cuisine is not classic, nouvelle, or innovative - it's simply "Makisada" Chinese cuisine! Light, with a punch and a sharpness that doesn't blur, it's the last super breed in Kyoto. Despite being a young talent, his cooking is the real deal. The fact that the restaurant hasn't become a buzz among trendy social media food bloggers within six months of opening is quite reassuring. Makisada's sense of taste is impressive and the dishes are delicious, making it a go-to spot for authentic Chinese cuisine. The menu includes: 1. Beltfish appetizer 2. Shark fin and winter melon soup 3. Beijing duck with fried tofu skin, watercress, and Miyazaki mango 4. Soft-shelled crab with chili sauce 5. Truffle-infused baked xiaolongbao 6. Black pepper sauce with beef tenderloin 7. Duck and tomato cold noodles 8. Seafood fried rice with a mix of Thai rice and Koshihikari rice 9. Almond tofu and sour plum jelly. #KyotoChineseMakisada #ChineseCuisine #OshikojiStreet

〜Information〜 Lunch course for 4 people: 5,500 yen (tax included) Jasmine tea: 600 yen (tax included) Total payment: 6,100 yen 〜Memo〜 I was invited to visit a new restaurant in Kyoto that I had been curious about. The restaurant is run by the brothers Chef Kiyotaka Maki and Chef Naoki Maki. It turns out their father was the head chef at Hotel Okura Kyoto. Interestingly, their last name is not Maki, but Maki-san. I always mix that up! On this day, we had the 5,500 yen lunch course. The day before and the night after, I had Chinese food for three days in a row, but each restaurant had its own unique style and flavors, so I didn't get tired of it at all. The course for this day included: - Sweet shrimp, Isaki fish salad, Kujo green onion and jellyfish with mustard miso dressing, dried tofu and cucumber - Shark fin cooked in oyster broth for 5 hours - Grilled small soup dumplings with cherry shrimp - Stir-fried firefly squid and shrimp with salt - Braised pork belly with black vinegar sauce, mashed taro - Fried rice with wagyu beef and spring cabbage - Ali Shan Oolong tea - Premium almond jelly, live caramel with Shaoxing wine The highlight of the day was definitely the braised pork belly with black vinegar sauce. The sauce had a hint of cinnamon-like aroma and was delicious. It turns out there was star anise in it, about the size of a pinky nail. Lastly, don't forget to wipe up all the sauce with the flower-shaped napkin. The wagyu beef and spring cabbage fried rice was a gentle and easy-to-eat dish, made with a blend of Thai rice and Koshihikari rice, with plenty of beef chunks. Of course, I had seconds! The live caramel with Shaoxing wine was amazing - it really tasted like Shaoxing wine! I loved it so much that I wanted to learn how to make it. The interaction between the brothers was heartwarming, and the atmosphere at the counter was relaxed and enjoyable. It was a wonderful Kyoto-style Chinese restaurant.

In May, a popular Chinese restaurant in Kyoto with a budget of 6000 yen. This time, four of us visited. Thank you to those who came from Nagoya and Osaka. We met for the first time this time, a gourmet who loves Chinese food and always takes care of us. Thank you for everything. This popular Chinese restaurant opened a few months ago in Kyoto. The combination of dishes prepared by the brothers was wonderful. Lunch starts from 5000 yen, which is very reasonable. Dinner is 15000 yen, and they also serve shark fin soup for lunch. The braised pork and mashed taro were also delicious.

A young couple, who trained at famous hotels, are running this new restaurant. It has been gaining attention among foodies. The restaurant has 6 counter seats and 4 private rooms. Both lunch and dinner start at the same time. The set menu includes around 7 courses with dessert for 5000 yen. They only sell wine by the bottle. Highly recommended!

Mr. Wei Xi's Wei Fan Yi Tang and Ichinofune, where Makisan trained. Makisan, who runs a splendid restaurant with his younger brother at a young age. Starting with a 6-seat counter. First, crispy and fragrant grilled Yosikirizame shark fin from Kesennuma. Topped with a thick soup made by simmering shark fin and dried scallops for 5 hours. The shark fin right from the start is interesting. We were shown a performance of drunken Aichi shrimp before being served a steamed dish. We enjoyed the steamed shrimp while it was still hot. A whole duck is hanging. Finished with oil on Peking duck, crispy skin with Taiwanese pineapple, Amaou strawberries, salad chrysanthemum, nuts, fried scallions wrapped in crepe dough. The combination of various flavors is interesting. Steamed clams with dried young sardines from the Nishiki Market and fried scallions sprinkled with oil. A large fried prawn stir-fried with fish-flavored (Yushan) sauce that is sweet and sour, with a spicy kick from chili oil powder, was quite punchy and delicious. Steamed crab miso-filled xiaolongbao. You can watch the process of stretching and wrapping the dough, steaming, and frying right in front of you. It's intense. It was a shame that there was no meat juice. A thick Japanese beef with black vinegar sauce and Sagano village mashed taro potatoes. The meat was tender and refreshing. Golden fried rice blended with Thai rice and Koshihikari rice has a gentle seasoning. Top it with mapo tofu and eat it like a mapo rice bowl. The mapo tofu was not spicy and easy to eat, which was helpful. The premium almond jelly with Pu'er tea was bouncy. The combination of Shaoxing wine and live caramel was truly exquisite. It was around 16,000 to 17,000 yen. The price was quite high, and I wish my stomach had been a little more satisfied.

In March, a new popular Chinese restaurant called Makijou in Kyoto with a budget of 18,000 yen. I went for dinner on this day. The two brothers serve a variety of wonderful dishes, including shark fin and Peking duck, with luxurious ingredients. The other dishes are also carefully crafted and delicious, such as the carabinero shrimp marinated in Shaoxing wine and the Shanghai crab xiaolongbao. Although it may not be apparent from the appearance, the lunch menu offers even better value, so it's worth a visit. ☺️

Located in a back alley not far from Karasuma Oike in Kyoto, this town Chinese restaurant opened just last year and has quickly become a hot topic. Run by two young brothers, the restaurant has around 10 seats at the counter and in private rooms, all of which are full every day with a clientele that is mostly older women. The restaurant is named after the two brothers, who come from a family where names are passed down through generations, showing their strong family values. I visited for lunch and arrived just before opening time to find a line of people already waiting outside. The lunch course includes 7 dishes with appetizers and dessert, offering good quality and satisfying portions at a reasonable price. The flavors are not overly rich, with a gentle taste that showcases Kyoto's unique umami. The presentation of each dish at the counter is like a theater performance, with the brothers explaining each dish as they prepare it. The homemade lemon shochu highball is a refreshing choice, and while wine is only available by the bottle, adding more wine options like orange wine or pet-nat could enhance the dining experience. With the restaurant gaining popularity on social media, reservations may become difficult to secure in the future, but I look forward to returning for dinner to experience more of their dishes.

When all the dishes were finished, I was first surprised by the cost performance. Both of you are young, so I thought it would be creative Chinese cuisine, but it was quite authentic. It was incredibly delicious! I am now tempted to try the dinner course as well!

Reservation: Yes Number of Visitors: 2 people Duration of Stay: 1.5 hours Price: 6000 yen per person This is still a new Chinese restaurant. Everything was delicious, but I especially liked the appetizers and fried rice. It seems like it would be even more enjoyable with beer. Menu: - Tuna salad - Shrimp dumplings with chili sauce - Jellyfish with vinegar miso - Shanghai crab xiao long bao - Shark fin soup - Shrimp and squid stir-fry with yuzu pepper - Miso stir-fried Japanese beef thigh meat - Fried rice - Mapo tofu - Almond tofu

The restaurant lived up to its reputation with delicious dishes that made me want to eat more. As someone with a shellfish allergy, I was thoroughly satisfied with all the menu options, even though I love shellfish. The dessert plate we ordered for my friend's celebration was beautifully presented and my friend was delighted. I will definitely visit again. Thank you very much.

I received an invitation to a special dinner at a popular Chinese restaurant in Kyoto in February with a budget of 22,000 yen. The menu was adjusted to fit the budget. The performance by the skilled siblings was beautiful and captivating. Despite their rising popularity, they maintained a humble attitude. I would love to visit this wonderful restaurant again.

Our neighbor found a great restaurant while exploring Kyoto and invited us to lunch with them and their friends. The restaurant required reservations and had a lively lunchtime atmosphere with only 7 counter seats. The menu included a variety of dishes such as appetizers, Shanghai crab xiaolongbao, shark fin soup, scallop and shrimp stir-fry, wagyu beef miso stir-fry, golden fried rice, mapo tofu, and almond tofu with matcha caramel sauce. The food was delicious and the chefs provided detailed explanations while cooking and serving. The young brothers who ran the restaurant were friendly and made the experience enjoyable. We had a great time and definitely want to go back to this trendy restaurant in Kyoto. It was a wonderful find during our visit to Kyoto!

I visited in February with 5 people on a Saturday afternoon, feeling relaxed with a group of friends. A new member joined us and we quickly hit it off. This was my second visit, but I was surprised at how comfortable and welcoming the hospitality was. The vegetables were delicious, just like last time. We started with a delightful assortment of dishes like itoyori, kujo negi, nuta ae, and shrimp dumplings. The chef's performance was entertaining, especially when making the xiaolongbao with plenty of Shanghai crab. We also enjoyed the high-quality Yoshikiri shark fin and the spicy stir-fried sea bream and shrimp. The steamed buns served with the meat dish were both cute and delicious. The meal ended with a delicious fried rice competition and almond tofu. The almond tofu was so good that I want to order extra next time. The budget is around 7,000 yen per person. #Delicious and fun #Kyoto Chinese cuisine Makijou #Kyoto #Kyoto gourmet #Kyoto sightseeing #Kyoto travel #Gourmet #Foodie #Foodstagram #Kyoto date #Chinese cuisine #Kyoto popular restaurant #Food lover #Foodie #Kyoto new restaurant #Kyoto favorite restaurant.

The appearance and interior of the restaurant did not give off a Chinese vibe, but it managed to bring out the essence of Kyoto while highlighting the goodness of Chinese cuisine. The owner was friendly and easy to talk to, so feel free to strike up a conversation if you visit. Be sure to go soon before it becomes difficult to make a reservation!