Restaurant Kyo in Nieuwmarkt/Lastage

A must-visit place if you’re around the area! Exquisite Japanese food 🇯🇵👌🏻

I had the Niku Udon and ocha (green tea) from the lunch menu. Food was great and on spot!

Little quantity but the quality was so good and delicious we could not get over it.

Delicious food here! Authentic small Japanese dishes with lots of flavor and freshly prepared. Service started a little slow and there were a few things that didn't quite go through with the ordering, but that was quickly corrected and the staff are extremely friendly and attentive. Price-quality ratio is really very good. We ordered many different dishes and drinks with 3 people and spent approximately €50 per person. The Black Cot and lacquered eggplant were really delicious! Absolutely recommended!!

Staff and food are fantastic. A easy choice for us time and time again when seeking a nice dinner out!

I went alone, and at first I felt the service was a bit cold (considering Brazilian service). But then it got better, and I understand that we all have bad days and the servers have feelings too. But the food was good... I missed a bit more sauces or accompaniments, but the flavor was balanced and tasty.

Best Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam! The food is really good, especially the aubergine and the fried chicken. They’re a bit understaffed, so as a restaurant employee myself I appreciate them even more for the good service. So, Kyo, don’t mind the (disgusting) negative reviews and keep up the good work!

Excellent Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam, we definitely recommend it.

We enjoyed the food. It’s on the pricey side.

Strangely enough, they don't have sushi/sashimi on the menu.

Great food, wide range of options, very friendly personnel. Would recommend.

Cozy and authentic restaurant, great food!

Great and tasty food, good choice, great choice of sake and other alcoholic drinks for every taste, great service and help with choosing dishes. I love the soft chairs and the warmth inside, unfortunately the chairs were without soft covering and a bit cold in the room for me. everything else is great!

If i could leave 6 stars i would. Must try here is sake and their Mushroom Shrimp pancakes!

Just a really nice place. They were totally booked and still snuck me in. Definitely worth the visit. Great service and very nice people working there.

long desire as touch travels in all directions moved by Kyo

Thank to the restaurant, this was excellent. Remember to make a reservation if you want to dine here.

Ty team Kyo, We enjoyed our evening! Excellent food and friendly staff

Arigato Kyo! I took my not so easy to please friend (that I love very much) for a dinner at your restaurant. Happy Birthday Habibi! She’s been smiling the second she got her yuzu sake on ice. Incredible cuisine, helpful staff, I’m going to be dreaming about this agedashi tofu! Can’t wait to bring more enthusiasts of all things Japanese to this hidden gem. It’s not Muji, but it does the job. Great date spot! Will be back <3

The food was SUPER authentic, really good, every dish reminded me of the feeling in Japan! Interior is also very cute and cozy, only thing what can improve is the music. The music was a bit too mellow and made us a bit sleepy which brought down the experience. But overall very satisfied :)

Very authentic. Amazing food, friendly and efficient service and fair prices! One of the best japanese restaurants I have ever been to.

What a hidden gem! 10/10 We ordered a variety and it was all delicious. The grilled cod was awesome and the oysters as well. The ambiance is also great

I was there a couple of months ago and had a great meal Delicious dishes and very kind staff Super recommended

Very tasty food for a good price. Service could be a bit more attentive

Very good food, should deserve a Michelin Star! Service was excellent and the atmosphere nice. Some funny decorations

Great little restaurant. Very nice menu, great service and everyone is very warm and welcoming. All of the food was very, very good. The mochi for dessert were excellent!

Nice staff and great food. Fair priced.

Wonderful restaurant! Authentic Japanese dinner, with excellent sake and amazing service. The waitress gave us great advise and recommendations for both the food and the sake. The best price/quality ratio for Japanese dinner in Amsterdam! We will be going back soon

Their menu is carefully put together to give a taste of real Japanese cuisine. The dishes are not too heavy or overwhelming - they hit just the right spot. The fried dishes are surprisingly light and leave you feeling satisfied, not stuffed. I didn't come across a single dish I didn't enjoy. Not forgetting about the premium sake selection! But what really makes Kyo stand out is the friendly and genuine vibe from the staff, making the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

absolutely delicious food, the most friendly service and an impressive selection of sake! 100% recommandation, looking forward to my next visit here 🥰

There were two of us and we ordered 6/7 different courses so we could try more things and they were all excellent! extraordinary mix and balance of flavors, food prepared with care Definitely a place not to be missed and where I will return Tosca

No doubt that the food at Kyo is tasty and good quality, but we didn’t have a nice experience. Everyone was working really hard, but the service was out of pace and unfortunate.

I live in Amsterdam and this is without a doubt one of my favorite spots in the city. The menu gives you a lot of choice and staff is always helpful in suggesting what best to try. The Miso Glazed Eggplant is truly incredible, but honestly I yet have to find a dish I did not like. Also the atmosphere is very peculiar and nice, and the selection of sake is amazing.

We had a lovely evening here with amazing food.

Fantastic. They are really kind. A huge thank you to Fabio! He has been polite and helpful!

Everything you order is delicious

Wow, just wow. A very nice, quiet restaurant you should absolutely visit. We ordered sashimi and it was the best we've ever had. The dishes were very high quality and very delicious. Please see the pictures. And also the prices very very good for that high quality. If you had the time and chance then you should absolutely enjoy the dishes there.

Really nice, pretty authentic, Japanese dishes. There’s not that many Japanese restaurants in Holland that have agedashi tofu in their menu or serve the tempura complete with their dipping sauce. This place does these dishes well. The super katsu wasn’t much to my liking due to the meat being quite fatty. But as far as the taste, overall it was a great place! The okonomiyaki was 👌🏻. It’s quite pricy tho… but food was good.

Very small portions, so it was relatively pretty expensive. Seating a bit uncomfortable. Wanted to have some rice of fries on the side of our mains, but that was not an option.

Cute and cozy place on a side street for wonderful Japanese bites! The food is absolutely amazing and the staff are very friendly. A true gem that’s worth the visit!

A beautiful 'experience', good food, delicious sake, just order whatever you like and you will have a delicious meal. Remember that you need to make a reservation!

Cute Japanese Gastropub just off the lively part of the Amsterdam center. Enthusiastic staff serves delicious Japanese delicacies from a menu that serves anyone's tastes and preferences. Asahi beer on draft and an endless list of premiums Sake. Absolutely recommended. No parking close, but a Metro exit just across the street.

Great authentic food and drinks, and amazing atmosphere and service.

Without a doubt the best izakaya in town. Affordable, amazing tasting food and really friendly staff. A must go to restaurant! Update after revisiting: food wasn't as great as before, portions were also definitely smaller. Used to be my #1 favourite restaurant but that has changed now.

Food presentation is definitely more than you pay for, the staff is very accommodating and nice, and the vibe is perfect for a quiet and delicious dinner. My wife and I enjoyed this place for it staff more than anything but the food was outstanding as well.

outstanding quality and friendly service

For little snacks and drinks at dinner it’s perfect. But if you are really hungry, you should come for lunch or so.

Great food, great drinks and great service!

The place to be if you want original japanese food. Great!

Fantastic food in a small, but yet wonderful little Japanese restaurant in Old Town

Delightful meal, recommed 3 to 4 dishes per person, we enjoyed a nice fruity sake with our meal, service was fantastic and the staff very accommodating, thanks we will be back!

A small and cozy place with a wide selection of absolutely delicious food.

The food here was good but I would come here more to drink and have some food on the side than have a big dinner! Service was nice.

Phenomenal cuisine and attentive, friendly service... A top restaurant.

The food was good, I like the Udon and Buta kimchi dish even though the Buta kimchi was a little too salty. I wish they have more dishes with rice or noodles because after eating here for dinner we had to buy something else to eat since it is also very expensive.

A really nice cosy place with helpful and kind staff working there. Highly recommend.

Best Japanese restaurant in Netherlands!!!! A must go

Another gem Amsterdam. Will visit again!

Food portions were small and pricy. Tastes were average compared to some other Japanese food in the town. Not sure why there are so much hype and definitely overated.

We found Kyo on our trip in 2022, went back a second time this November and was not disappointed. Do yourself a favor and make reservations in advance as it is rightly very popular. They have an extensive selection of sakes, as well as Hitachino Nest brewery beer from Japan. Try the espresso stout, it's outstanding. This time around we had the Keraage Chicken, the Tempura, the Super Katsu, the days fresh Sashimi, the Goyza, grilled Black Cod. All were exceptional. There is not a dud on this menu. The staff are super helpful and very efficient. Love this place for a solid Japanese cuisine experience.

Very delicious food and friendly staff, would definitely recommend!

Quirky little Japanese restaurant with a large menu full of very flavourful (but small) dishes. Given the size of the dishes, it all does add up to quite a bill - but for an occasion this is a solid spot with cozy atmosphere. They also have a very extensive drinks menu, with an overwhelming amount of authentic Japanese beverages.

Kyo biedt een authentieke Japanse eetervaring die je meeneemt op een culinaire reis. De sfeer is erg meeslepend. Het eten is heerlijk en getrouw aan de Japanse keuken, maar het is belangrijk op te merken dat de prijzen aan de hogere kant kunnen zijn als je een volle maaltijd wilt. Dit komt voornamelijk door de kleine hapjes die ze serveren, die prachtig zijn gepresenteerd en zeker smaakvol, maar wel snel kunnen leiden tot een hogere rekening. Als je op zoek bent naar een bijzondere eetervaring en bereid bent om wat meer uit te geven voor authentiek Japans eten, is restaurant Kyo zeker een bezoek waard. Het is een geweldige plek om te genieten van de Japanse keuken en de sfeer.

Very cosy and tasty place. The atmosphere is really authentic.

Excellent food. Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Broiled pork belly was a winner.

ANYONE LOVE CHICKEN THEN YOU 10000% NEED TO COME TO KYO RESTAURANT!!! I GIVE MY RESTPECT TO THE CHEF AND THE STAFF AMAZING AND SO IS THE FOOD!! THE CHICKEN THERE ITS Fu××× LICKING GOOOOOD....... PS SORRY FOR MY LANGUAGE BUT DAMMM I'M SPEECHLESS 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤤🤤🤤

This was one of the best food experiences in Amsterdam!! The quality of the food in this restaurant is unmatched for dutch standards . The sashimi was incredible ,so buttery. We loved everything, the service was super quick. Definitely recommend !!!

Heerlijk eten, super lekkere cloudy Sake. Maria, hoe heet dat visje ook alweer met die spitse snuit?

Excellent Japanese food. Nice “bar-like” restaurant. Friendly staff.

The staff is extremely friendly and cute! We had a nice time with them( as we were the last customers) ! The sauce is pure natural not artificial which is great! - Sashimi is fresh and tasty - Karage is crispy outside and tender inside which are okay - The 🍙 is on point! Salmon is slight salty which comes perfectly together with the well cooked rice! - Sake is great! Will def come back!

Heerlijk eten! Je bestelt telkens een paar gerechtjes voor je tafel. Alles was lekker. Warme sake (ik wist niet dat er zoveel verschillende soorten waren!) Is super. Je kiest zelf het bekertje uit waar je je sake uit gaat drinken. Bediening is top. Vriendelijk, hardwerkend, geven suggesties voor wat betreft menukeuze. Top!

My favorite izakaya & Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam

I finally tested Kyo and I loved it! Authentic Japanese experience, I highly recommend the pork belly and grilled yellowtail. And what a choice of Sake. Price/quality is very good! And thank you to the waitresses who are adorable. I have to admit that’s not so common in Amsterdam.

Espectacular. This place is a gem ✨

Delicious food! Specials were incredible. Fun little authentic atmosphere.

Overall great experience. Sublime food with great service.

Super friendly service! If you want to try authentic Japanese dishes this is a great place to go!

מנות יפניות קטנות. כל מה שניסינו היה מעולה! שירות נפלא!!׳ מומלץ בחום

Been to Japan before? Want to have some flashback of what you experienced there… then book a table at Kyo, authenticity at its best, great menu, beautiful tastes. Superb choice of sake, the staff is super cool!

Denk er om dat je om 21:15 de laatste bestelling mag doen ook als je 22:30 gereserveerd hebt.

Top food , top service and top environment. Also top sake! Super!

Heerlijke Japanse gerechten. Goede vriendelijke bediening

Excelent food, amazing sake, awsome atmosphere and very friendly staff totally recomended!! Thank you so much!!

Leuk restaurant om gerechtjes te bestellen en proeven. Ik kom er terug.