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Kyoto

MOTOÏ

Restaurant · French

Why we point you here

French cooking in Kyoto, charted by those who roam widely—worth building a night around.

MOTOÏ brings French technique to Kyoto, a combination that feels both unexpected and entirely right in a city that understands precision. Charted on OAD's list, it's the kind of place worth the detour when you're ready for something beyond temples and kaiseki.

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Charted by OAD Top Restaurants· Last verified 2026-07-11