Amsterdam · Izakaya · casual
Kyo
Japanese izakaya gastropubJapanese-led kitchenIzakayaSake barCentrumNieuwmarkt
Kyo is an izakaya-style Japanese gastropub near Amsterdam's Nieuwmarkt, staffed by a Japanese chef and celebrated for its extensive sake selection and satisfying small plates. The relaxed, authentic atmosphere draws both local Japanese expats and visitors seeking unpretentious Japanese food.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Centrum
- Since
- 2021
Plate № 111
About
Set in a narrow canal-side building near Nieuwmarkt, Kyo was founded to fill a clear gap: a casual, izakaya-style Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam's historic centre where the food tastes genuinely of Japan. Japanese reviews on TripAdvisor confirm the presence of a Japanese chef ('日本人シェフ') who prepares a menu of okonomiyaki, yakitori, karaage, and gyoza alongside a carefully chosen sake and Japanese beer list. The intimate space, off the tourist drag, keeps the atmosphere local and relaxed — the antithesis of tourist-trap Japanese restaurants. Short hours reflect a small kitchen working at full quality rather than high volume.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Confirmed Japanese chef — a rarity in Amsterdam's izakaya landscape
- One of the widest sake lists in Amsterdam for the price point
- Hidden near Nieuwmarkt — a locals' izakaya that avoids the tourist crowds
- Okonomiyaki, yakitori, and gyoza executed with the care you find in Japan
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Frequently asked
About Kyo
- Is Kyo an authentic japanese izakaya gastropub restaurant in Amsterdam?
- Yes — Kyo is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese izakaya gastropub in Amsterdam: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Kyo located?
- Kyo is located at Koningsstraat 29, 1011 ET Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands in the Centrum neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kyo?
- Kyo does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Amsterdam we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Kyo?
- Kyo sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese izakaya gastropub of this format in Amsterdam.
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