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Restaurant Reviews for Kyo-Ya

Kyo-Ya reservations Kyo-Ya

2 New Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 94105

Kyo-Ya is San Francisco's premiere Japanese restaurant. Kyo-Ya serves traditional Japanese cuisine and jewel like sushi in a modern elegant setting.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Valet
Cross Street: Jessie St.
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.7 out of 5 3.7 out of 5 (25 Reviews)
Food 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.5 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.6 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • fit for foodies (12)
  • great for lunch (10)
  • good for groups (7)
  • special occasion (7)
  • neighborhood gem (4)
  • romantic (3)
  • vibrant bar scene (2)
  • kid-friendly (1)

Kyo-Ya Reviews List
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Sushi quality is always among the best you can get. Plating is beautiful and masterfully created. Service is polite, attentive and well organized. The chawan mushi is one of the best you will find and they always have blufin toro that is exquisite. The prices aren't for the faint of heart but if you love the best of quality then price dosent matter."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/03/2010
(review submitted 03/05/2010)
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Review 2 for Kyo-Ya

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"THE FOOD WAS FANTASTIC!!!! TERRIFIC SERVICE ... BEEN COMING TO THIS RESTAURANT 18 PLUS YEARS!
FOOD & SERVICE ALWAYS GREAT!!!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/12/2010
(review submitted 02/14/2010)
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Review 3 for Kyo-Ya

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"It was a very pleasant experience for my friend and me. We particularly appreciated the fact that we were able to eat in the waiting room instead of the dining area as my friend was limited on time, and the management graciously consented. We enjoyed the quiet and private atmosphere and the outstanding service we received."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/27/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 4 for Kyo-Ya

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Very good except for the price."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/26/2010
(review submitted 01/28/2010)
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Review 5 for Kyo-Ya

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Quality food and pleasant environment, but on our first visit we waited for over an hour for our main dishes."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/13/2010
(review submitted 01/18/2010)
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Review 6 for Kyo-Ya

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"good quality fish but ridiculously large and difficult to eat sushi - used to be an elegant restaurant but now panders to the american taste for HUGE rolls"

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/13/2010
(review submitted 01/15/2010)
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Review 7 for Kyo-Ya

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"As usual the sushi quality at Kyo-ya is well above par. If you like chawan mushi this is one of the best you will have. It's a perfectly cooked egg custard with ginko nut, mochi, unagi, and green onion topped off with uni. Service is always polite and courteous. The prices are up there but if you want high quality this place won't let you down."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/04/2010
(review submitted 01/06/2010)
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Review 8 for Kyo-Ya

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The sushi and sashimi was excellent!!! you have to try the chowamushi! a bit pricy, but after the dinner it was all worth it."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/24/2009
(review submitted 12/28/2009)
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Review 9 for Kyo-Ya

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I was visiting San Francisco and had heard Kyo-Ya had the best omakase, so I went to check it out.

The place was a bit hard to find because the address showed that it was inside The Palace Hotel. However, the entrance ended up being outside at a corner. The decor was a little better than average, suitable for a business or a romantic meal.

I had omakase at the sushi bar. It was a little disappointing to my LA standards. First of all, it was a small, fixed portion. Second, it was served all at the same time. In my experience, omakase is always served one by one until you are full. The sushi was still above average in freshness, however, I would go else where if you are an omakase purist, especially given the high price."

Special Features: good for groups, romantic

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/19/2009
(review submitted 12/14/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Kyo-Ya Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.5 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.5 out of 3 (Quiet)
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