Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai / 鮨 天ぷら 祇園いわい

  • Kyoto : Gion・Higashiyama
  • Japanese cuisine / OMAKASE, Sushi, Tempura
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A globally renowned guide-listed restaurant for two consecutive years, Tempura & Wine Iwai, is opening a new store.

Adding globally recognized tempura, we now offer Edomae sushi.

The chef's sharp sensibility honed through numerous experiences shines in playful appetizers and tempura, creating a carefully calculated contrast with traditional and authentic Edomae sushi, all completed within a single course.

Reviews

Japan Food Guide
  • 3.7
  • 3
Details
Alev Suner
/ May 2026

It was AWFUL , really great mistake please don’t go there.
Big shame. Very bad, stinky food, very very high price and big delusion .
I paid 45.000 yens for nothing.
I’m very sorry about it.

Jack Lewin
/ May 2026

Fabulous meal delicious food impeccable service and beautiful views. Spectacular!

Christeena
/ November 2025

We booked this omakase despite some reviews and were so glad we did! The servers were sweet and translated each dish, and the sushi master was jovial and playful once he warmed up to us. The food was outstanding—perfect tempura, fresh sushi, and even a delicious terrine. “Bing Bong!” A total home run (we bonded over the World Series—Go Jays!). If you want inventive, fresh food and great hospitality, book this place!

Available Menu

  • Lunch only
    5,520(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Lunch Nigiri *Including Service Charge
    Includes 13 Items
    Available from 1 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    You can easily enjoy Iwai's lunch.
    Appetizer
    4 pieces of sushi
    Steamed dish
    4 pieces of sushi
    Roll
    Egg
    Soup

    [Notes]
    If you have a seating preference, please write your preferred seating in the “Allergy” section or the “Children who will not be eating” section.

    Please note that if you have children who will not be eating, we may not be able to seat you at the counter.

    Also, depending on how busy we are, we may not be able to accommodate your seating request. Thank you for your understanding.

    Menu items are subject to change depending on the season and ingredient availability.

    The price includes a 15% service charge.

    Please note that you cannot choose your seat (counter/table/private room).

    For reservations of 5 or more people, please contact us to discuss.

    Even if you make separate reservations for different numbers of guests, please note that we may not be able to seat you together at the same table.
  • Lunch only
    12,420(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Lunch Chef's Choice Premium Course *Including Service Charge
    Includes 21 Items
    Available from 1 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    4 kinds of appetizers
    Sashimi
    4 kinds of tempura
    Seasonal vegetables
    3 pieces of sushi
    Shrimp dish
    3 pieces of sushi
    Rolls
    Egg
    Soup
    Dessert

    [Notes]
    If you have any seating preferences, please write your preferred seating in the “Allergy” section or the “Children who will not be eating” section.

    Please note that if you have children who will not be eating, we may not be able to seat you at the counter.

    Also, due to congestion, we may not be able to prepare your requested seating, so we appreciate your understanding in advance.

    The menu is subject to change depending on the season, ingredient availability, and other factors.

    The price includes a 15% service charge.

    Please note that you cannot choose your seating (counter/table/private room).

    For reservations of 5 or more guests, please contact us for consultation.

    Please also note that even if you make separate reservations for different numbers of guests, we may not be able to seat you together at the same table.
  • Dinner only
    14,720(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Trial Course * Service charge included
    Includes 17 Items
    Available from 1 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    3 kinds of appetizers
    Sashimi
    7 pieces of nigiri sushi
    Small rice bowl
    Chef’s specialty
    Rolls
    Tamago
    Soup
    Dessert

    [Notes]
    If you have a seating preference, please write your requested seating in the “Allergy” field or the “Children Who Will Not Be Eating” field.

    Please note that if you have a child who will not be eating, we may not be able to seat you at the counter.

    Also, depending on how busy we are, we may not be able to provide your preferred seating. We appreciate your understanding in advance.

    The menu may change depending on the season and supply conditions.

    The price includes a 15% service charge.

    Please note that you cannot choose your seat (counter/table/private room).

    For reservations for 5 or more people, please contact us for consultation.

    Even if you make separate reservations for the same party, we may not be able to seat you together, so please be careful.
  • Dinner only
    18,170(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Chef's choice Kaiseki course *Including service charge
    Includes 22 Items
    Available from 1 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    Four kinds of appetizers
    Sashimi
    Four kinds of tempura
    Seasonal vegetables
    Shrimp dish
    Steamed dish
    Six pieces of sushi
    Rolled sushi
    Egg
    Soup
    Dessert

    [Notes]
    If you have a seating preference, please enter your preferred seating in the “Allergy” field or the “Non-eating child” field.

    Please note that if you are bringing children who will not be dining, we may not be able to seat you at the counter.

    Also, depending on how busy we are, we may not be able to provide your preferred seating. Thank you for your understanding.

    Menu items are subject to change depending on the season and ingredient availability.
    The prices include a 15% service charge.
    Please note that you cannot choose your seating (counter/table/private room).
    For reservations of 5 or more guests, please inquire with us.
    Even if you make separate reservations to split the group, please note that we cannot guarantee seating at the same table.
  • Dinner only
    22,770(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Deluxe Kaiseki Course *Including service charge
    Includes 25 Items
    Available from 1 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    5 kinds of appetizers
    Sashimi
    4 kinds of tempura
    Seasonal vegetables
    Seasonal fried foods
    Shrimp dishes
    Steamed dishes
    7 pieces of sushi
    Rolled sushi
    Egg
    Soup
    Dessert

    [Notes]
    If you have a seating preference, please write your preferred seating in the “allergy” field or the “children who will not be eating” field.

    Please note that if you have a child who will not be eating, we may not be able to seat you at the counter.

    Also, depending on how busy we are, we may not be able to provide your preferred seating. Thank you for your understanding.

    The menu is subject to change depending on the season, ingredient availability, and other factors.
    The price includes a 15% service charge.
    Please note that you cannot choose your seating (counter/table/private room).
    For reservations for 5 or more people, please contact us for consultation.
    Even if you make separate reservations by splitting up the number of guests, please note that we cannot arrange for you to be seated together.

Restaurant Info

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Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai / 鮨 天ぷら 祇園いわい

Address
Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Kitagawa 266, 3F Kyoto City Kyoto
Access
3 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station
Phone
+81 75-606-4220
Business Days / Hours
Sunday: 11:30~14:00, 16:00~23:00
Monday: 11:30~14:00, 17:00~23:00
Tuesday: 11:30~14:00, 17:00~23:00
Wednesday: 11:30~14:00, 17:00~23:00
Thursday: 11:30~14:00, 17:00~23:00
Friday: 11:30~14:00, 17:00~23:00
Saturday: 11:30~14:00, 16:00~23:00
Holidays: 11:30~14:00, 16:00~23:00
Regular holiday
Irregular holidays
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fee
  • 0%Up to 2 days before
  • 50%From 1 day before
  • 100%Cancellation on the day
Administration fee
Canceling a reservation after it has been completed will incur a 3.6% administration fee.
This applies regardless of the cancellation fee.
Change Date or Time
  • deadline:2 days before your reservation date
Features
Child-Friendly (Age: 0-6), Child-Friendly (Age: 7+), English menu, No smoking, Private rooms
Payment Method at location
VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Cash (JPY)
Remarks
◆ On-site payment cannot be made with e-money or QR code payments.

◆ If you have seating preferences, please write them in the “Allergies” section or the “Children not eating” section.
Please note that if you have a child who will not be dining, or depending on the level of congestion, we may not be able to seat you in your preferred area.

◆ For reservations for 5 or more guests, please contact us for consultation.
Please note that even if you make separate reservations, we will not be able to seat you at the same table.

◆ A 15% service charge will be applied to food and drinks ordered at the restaurant, payable on-site.

◆ If you do not arrive within 15 minutes of your reservation time, your reservation will be automatically canceled.

◆ We are unable to accommodate gluten-free or vegan requests.

◆ Vegetarian requests must be made at least 3 days in advance.
We are unable to accommodate requests made within 2 days of the reservation date.
From 5,520(JPY) ~
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