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How to book Monk Kyoto

by Travel Japan•

Here’s how to book Monk (Kyoto) — what to know and tips to increase your chances of getting a reservation.

📍 Monk Kyoto Basics

  • Address: 147 Jodojishimominamidachō, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8404 Japan monk+2TableCheck+2

  • Cuisine: Italian / wood-fired oven, seasonal / tasting menus etc. TableCheck+1

  • Open: Tuesday through Friday. Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays (as of May 2024) monk+2monk+2

  • Dinner service has two seatings: early and late times. monk+1

📝 Reservation Rules and Conditions

  • Reservations open 2 months in advance, at 12:00 PM (noon) Japan Standard Time on the relevant day. monk+1

  • Online booking through their official reservation system (TableCheck). monk+2TableCheck+2

  • They don’t accept reservations via phone/email/Instagram/DM for the initial booking or waiting list. monk+1

  • Cancellation policy: Must cancel at least 36 hours before reservation, or there may be a charge of 100% of the meal price per person. monk

⏰ Available Reservation Slots

Here are the dinner time options:

Type of Seat Early Seating Late Seating
Table Seat 17:00 (table) monk 20:00 (table) monk
Counter Seat 17:30 (counter) monk 20:30 (counter) monk

✅ Step-by-Step How to Book

  1. Make a TableCheck account in advance, with your contact info, phone, email. Never Ending Voyage+1

  2. At noon JST, exactly 2 months before your desired date, go to the reservation page. monk+1

  3. Choose your date, then pick your seating type (table or counter) and time (early / late). monk+1

  4. Have your payment card ready (credit card preferred). Even though the card info is collected, you’ll pay at the restaurant. TableCheck+1

  5. Confirm you’ll arrive on time. Monk makes dishes to match guest numbers, so punctuality is important. monk

  6. Once booked, note your reservation time and plan your arrival. monk+1

💡 Tips to Improve Your Chances

  • Use a computer or a fast connection, so you can fill in all details beforehand (name, phone, etc.).

  • Be ready in advance (a few minutes before 12:00), and refresh the page exactly at the opening time.

  • If one option is gone, try the other seating (counter vs table).

  • If your party size is 2 and table seats for 3-4 are available, people say sometimes booking a table then adjusting works—but note that Monk’s policies are strict. Reddit

  • Be aware weekends might have less availability because Monk is closed Saturday/Sunday as of May 2024. monk+1


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