I have been to Kyoto about 3-4 times in the past 7 years. I still hasn't changed a bit since the first time I went there when I was fifteen! I always eat at the grills. I love places with the tepanaki (I dont know how to spell it) grills. I have been to many many places like this and Kyoto is just ok. This place needs some serious redecorating. It looks like the place is stuck in the 1970's. The food is good though. Last time our grill cook was really bad and was droping things all over the place but hey everyone has an off day sometimes. I may go here again just because its so close to my home but otherwise I've had better.