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Top choice in Downtown Kyoto


This welcoming neighbourhood favourite specialises in obanzai-ryōri – a type of home-style cooking using seasonal ingredients – done creatively and served as tapas-size plates. Don't miss the delicious spring rolls wrapped with yuba (tofu skin; 生ゆば春巻). Try to book a counter seat where you can eye off bowls filled with dishes to choose from while watching the chefs in action.

Otherwise, start with the obanzai taster plate (¥1200) and go from there. Book ahead.


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