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Meilin

Rating87SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.65/299 reviews.
3.65
Despite hidden location, always requires reservations.
Solid career as hotel Chinese head chef before going independent.
1,100 yen lunch price earns massive support from locals and regulars.
Many reviews say 'the stone pot mapo tofu at 1,155 yen is a must-try.' No shill reviews.
Popular Dishes
Stone Pot Mapo Tofu (1,155 yen)
石焼き麻婆豆腐（1,155円）
Lunch Course (1,100 yen)
ランチコース（1,100円）
Shumai (550 yen)
焼売（550円）
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A hidden authentic Chinese restaurant tucked in the alleyways of Nishijin's machiya district. Opened 15 years ago by a chef who trained at hotel Chinese restaurants. Famous for sizzling stone pot mapo tofu (1,155 yen). Lunch at 1,100 yen with course-style presentation is extremely popular. Reservations essential.

Many rave 'I can't believe such authentic Chinese is hidden in this alley.' Even weekdays fill up with 2 seatings - reservations essential. Stone pot mapo tofu praised as 'not too spicy, filling the mouth with the sweetness of tofu and deep umami.' Tabelog 3.65/299 reviews. 1,100 yen lunch is a steal.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:30-14:00 / 17:30-21:00
Regular Holiday：Monday・不定休
Phone075-441-7597Call
Access
Easy to get lost as it's in a back alley - first-timers should be careful. Phone reservations (075-441-7597). English unlikely available. Likely cash only (please confirm).
511 Teraima-cho, Kurodomon-dori Motoganzenji Agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Meilin

Rating87SCORE
Popular Dishes
Stone Pot Mapo Tofu (1,155 yen)
石焼き麻婆豆腐（1,155円）
Lunch Course (1,100 yen)
ランチコース（1,100円）
Shumai (550 yen)
焼売（550円）
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:30-14:00 / 17:30-21:00
Regular Holiday：Monday・不定休
Access
Easy to get lost as it's in a back alley - first-timers should be careful. Phone reservations (075-441-7597). English unlikely available. Likely cash only (please confirm).
511 Teraima-cho, Kurodomon-dori Motoganzenji Agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Phone075-441-7597
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Open in Google MapsView on Tabelog
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.65/299 reviews.
3.65
Despite hidden location, always requires reservations.
Solid career as hotel Chinese head chef before going independent.
1,100 yen lunch price earns massive support from locals and regulars.
Many reviews say 'the stone pot mapo tofu at 1,155 yen is a must-try.' No shill reviews.
87SCORE
What a score of 87 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A hidden authentic Chinese restaurant tucked in the alleyways of Nishijin's machiya district. Opened 15 years ago by a chef who trained at hotel Chinese restaurants. Famous for sizzling stone pot mapo tofu (1,155 yen). Lunch at 1,100 yen with course-style presentation is extremely popular. Reservations essential.

Many rave 'I can't believe such authentic Chinese is hidden in this alley.' Even weekdays fill up with 2 seatings - reservations essential. Stone pot mapo tofu praised as 'not too spicy, filling the mouth with the sweetness of tofu and deep umami.' Tabelog 3.65/299 reviews. 1,100 yen lunch is a steal.

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