Kyōto Hyōto Kyōto Ekimae Honten
607-12 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan · Japan
★ 4.7 on Google · 3,023 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
SuspiciousCompleted Sep 27, 2026 · 298 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.7★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.7★
- Flagged
- 30%
- Coverage
- 33%
All reviews shown by Google
702 examined reviews
298 of 1,000
1,000 of 3,023 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Sep 27, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report an exceptional shabu-shabu and kaiseki dining experience featuring high-quality meats, fresh vegetables, and delicate dashi broths. Guests frequently highlight the warm, attentive service provided by the staff, who often guide first-time visitors through the meal. While many find the atmospheric setting and multi-course meals well worth the cost, a few reviewers feel the pricing is high for the portion sizes provided.
+ Repeated strengths
Attentive and Helpful Service
Reviewers consistently praise the friendly and accommodating staff, noting that servers are especially helpful in explaining how to enjoy shabu-shabu for first-time diners.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-04-25
My husband and I had dinner here last month and we are still talking about it! If you love Shabu shabu or just trying it for the first time, this is a spectacular restaurant. Every aspect of the meal, service, and atmosphere was perfect....
4★ · 2025-12-12
Nakai-san is good
5★ · 2026-03-14
Today was a truly satisfying experience at a restaurant that was a fitting place to reopen after 40 years.
High-Quality Meat and Dashi Broth
Reviewers frequently highlight the delicious, melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef and flavorful pork slices served alongside a clean, aromatic dashi broth.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-12-31
The dashi shabu is of course phenomenal. Refined way to enjoy top quality produce, wagyu, and snow crab. The star of the night for us was the chawan mushi (egg custard), served as an appetizer. Texture, subtle flavors worthy of accolades. M...
Calm and Traditional Atmosphere
Reviewers appreciate the tranquil, clean, and elegantly modern Japanese setting, often mentioning comfortable private or partitioned rooms.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-07-19
It was delicious! 👍 Mr. Fujii's hospitality was the best! 👍
5★ · 2026-09-25
The meal was delicious! Staff member Fujii's service was wonderful.
− Repeated complaints
Small Portion Sizes Relative to Price
Several reviewers report that the set meal portions are small and leave them feeling unsatisfied given the high price point.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-04-21
The quality of food is good although the amount is small given the price of the course sets. But this is typical in Japan nowadays in big cities with lots of tourists.
3★ · 2025-12-10
Top-notch service and dining environment. The 24,000jpy set meal was a bit too small, and the taste wasn't particularly amazing.
2★ · 2026-02-20
I was influenced by the strong reviews, but this place feels like a tourist trap. The beef quality was just ok. The meal itself is not cheap, and there are only a few courses with no dessert. After the meal they asked us to feel out their r...
Bland Broth Preferences
A few reviewers note that the traditional kelp-based dashi broth can taste too mild or bland compared to stronger-flavored hot pots.
2 supporting reviews
2★ · 2025-05-26
My partner and I decided to visit after seeing so many glowing reviews online. We tried to walk in on a Saturday but they were fully booked, which we took as a promising sign! Luckily, we managed to get a reservation for the next day. We'v...
1★ · 2025-08-04
For the price point, we were very disappointed. The broth was very bland despite adding extra ingredients to help liven it up. We ordered the Kobe and Wagyu meals, the most expensive dishes on the menu, which were expected to come with se...
Good for
- First-time visitors wanting guidance on eating shabu-shabu
- Couples and families looking for private rooms and a calm dining atmosphere
- Travelers seeking English-friendly service near Kyoto Station
Avoid if
- You prefer heavy, intensely seasoned broths over a delicate dashi flavor
- You are on a strict budget and expect large meat portions
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Apr ’25 | 39 | 11 |
| May ’25 | 68 | 11 |
| Jun ’25 | 68 | 25 |
| Jul ’25 | 79 | 27 |
| Aug ’25 | 45 | 13 |
| Sep ’25 | 64 | 17 |
| Oct ’25 | 64 | 15 |
| Nov ’25 | 44 | 8 |
| Dec ’25 | 71 | 13 |
| Jan ’26 | 42 | 10 |
| Feb ’26 | 43 | 15 |
| Mar ’26 | 54 | 13 |
| Apr ’26 | 55 | 12 |
| May ’26 | 35 | 17 |
| Jun ’26 | 36 | 9 |
| Jul ’26 | 50 | 30 |
| Aug ’26 | 91 | 38 |
| Sep ’26 | 52 | 14 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
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burst
5 occurrences — worst: 8 five-star reviews on 2025-09-14 vs avg 1.2/day
weight 1
Show all 5
- 8 five-star reviews on 2025-09-14 vs avg 1.2/day
- 6 five-star reviews on 2026-02-16 vs avg 1.2/day
- 6 five-star reviews on 2026-05-31 vs avg 1.0/day
- 7 five-star reviews on 2026-07-16 vs avg 1.0/day
- 7 five-star reviews on 2026-07-29 vs avg 1.2/day
- low activity account 276 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 298 flagged reviews.
Andrew Ngan
1 review
★★★★★
2025-09-14
Great food quality and superb services. Temari sushi is fun to try making myself and also surprised on the sushi material quality. Shabu shabu dashi is exceptionally excellent going with the spring onion.
Viktor Cheung
1 review
★★★★★
2025-09-14
Georgia Zervou
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-09-14
Excellent restaurant. Unique experience. Friendly staff. We booked the japanese table which we enjoyed very much. Looking forward to see you soon. Thank you for a lovely night ..
犬飼唯華
1 review
★★★★★
2026-05-31
The atmosphere, customer service, and overall experience were all wonderful, and I was very satisfied. I had a more enjoyable time than I expected. I will definitely use this restaurant again.
shogot keny
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-07-16
Mr. Fujii's service was excellent.
岩﨑
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-07-16
It has been a wonderful experience. Good luck to Mr. Fujii, a follower of the Cherry Tree! Thank you so much for your excellent service.
徹
1 review
★★★★★
2026-07-16
I used this restaurant after visiting a company in Kyoto. The broth was delicious, and Ms. Fujii's service was excellent.
koichi inagaki
1 review
★★★★★
2026-07-16
Nothing in particular.
やみさん家
1 review
★★★★★
2026-07-16
We chose this restaurant for dinner during our trip, and the food was delicious, the staff provided excellent service, and it made for a truly wonderful memory! Thank you for the delicious meal! 🙏
シゲチー!
1 review
★★★★★
2026-07-16
Report generated Sep 27, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.