A New Culinary Chapter in Kyoto’s Gion — The Signature Isseki Sancho Experience: “Authentic Chinese × Premium Wagyu BBQ”

Renowned for its imaginative hospitality, theatrical dining, and immersive ambiance, the Isseki Sancho Group proudly opens its first Kyoto location: Kyoto wagyu cuisine issekisancho, the 14th in its growing portfolio. Here, a bold new genre takes shape—melding premium Wagyu barbecue with “seriously authentic” Chinese flavors to create an experience found nowhere else.

Set just beyond the lively heart of Gion, the restaurant offers a serene retreat from the city’s bustle. Rich wooden interiors and a refined sense of warmth define the space, with counter seating and fully private rooms available—ideal for every situation from casual evenings to celebratory gatherings.

The menu showcases meticulously prepared Wagyu, including yakiniku, shabu-shabu, and sukiyaki, all made with carefully selected branded beef sourced from across Japan. Signature dishes such as the Sirloin Yukhoe and Saba Dashi (macarrel stock) Cold Noodles are joined by original creations that incorporate Chinese culinary techniques—aged XO sauce, fermented napa cabbage, and more.

Among the most coveted offerings is a luxurious crab dish featuring three varieties: Taiza snow crab, Kobako crab (female snow crab), and blue crab, layered together in a symphony of flavor. Paired with a house-made XO sauce crafted from 10-year-aged Shaoxing wine, the dish invites guests to savor the richness of the sea with all five senses.

Another standout is the Wagyu Tail Xiaolongbao, filled with golden Tajima beef tail broth. Encased in delicate, house-made dough with a satisfyingly chewy texture, each dumpling is hand-wrapped with care and served with our signature beef soy sauce—bursting with umami in every bite.

• Price Range:

  Dinner: USD 88.18 - USD 190.42

• Dietary restrictions / Allergies:

  If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot accept reservations if there are ingredients that you cannot eat within a wide range.

  Some menu items include raw meat; we kindly advise guests who are feeling unwell to refrain from consuming these dishes.

  Please also note that many of our dishes contain crab or shrimp, and some menu items cannot be modified. Thank you for your understanding.

• Arrival time:

  Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal. If you arrive more than 15 minutes past your reserved time, your reservation will be automatically canceled.

• Dress Code:

  Dress code is smart casual (Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, and sandals when you visit.)

• Children:

  Children can only be accommodated in private rooms.

• Others:

  We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.

  Flash photography and taking photos of other guests are strictly prohibited. If you wish to take photos that include our staff, please kindly ask for their permission first.