Archive for the ‘Higashiyama ward (東山区)’ CategoryPlaces to foodie in Higashiyama-ku. The Higashiyama ward of Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku (東山区), in Japanese.
Sushi in Kyoto has a long history but it is quite unlike the nigiri sushi that we are used to abroad. Unlike Tokyo, Kyoto was landlocked and that required somehow keeping fish edible after the journey here. Kyoto sushi required some smarts and ingenuity, it also had to be good enough for the emperor! Izuju is a restaurant in Gion ...
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Gion neighborhood,
hamo pike eel,
inari sushi,
kinome sansho,
kombu,
mackerel,
pickled mackerel sushi,
sasa bamboo leaf Category:
Chef,
Higashiyama ward (東山区),
Kyoto Cuisine,
Kyoto Restaurant + Cafe,
fish (魚料理),
near sightseeing spot,
shinise (老舗),
sushi (寿司) | 24 Comments »
I noticed some search access recently for the fake maiko dinner show (Kyoto Cuisine and Maiko Evening) at Hatanaka Ryokan in Gion.
I was invited to review it by Hatanaka and it was horrible. I wrote a detailed critical review but Miwa used to work there so I haven't posted it yet.
Unprofessional Production
The maiko are cute but the production is very ...
Kyoto Style Dorayaki: Gion Shimogawara Azuki Mikasa 祇園 下河原 阿月 三笠
In Gion, on the way to Kiyomizu Temple is a tiny shinise shop that specializes in dorayaki, called mikasa in Kyoto dialect. Dorayaki is sweet bean paste sandwiched between two waffle-like pancakes. Doraemon fans will want to take note of this because Doraemon loves dorayaki, it is his favorite food!
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anko,
anmitsu,
azuki,
doraemon,
gion,
kakigori,
kiyomizu temple,
maccha ice cream,
mikasa,
shimogawara azuki,
Yasaka Pagoda,
zenzai Category:
Higashiyama ward (東山区),
near sightseeing spot,
shinise (老舗),
tea (茶),
wagashi (和菓子) | 6 Comments »
Friendly, Homey and Tasty Teishoku Restaurant 京都 明日香 定食屋
Asuka is a restaurant that I have been going to since even before I lived in Kyoto. It has never disappointed me. Asuka serves 'teishoku' set menu meals and offers 'ippin' a la carte dishes. The atmosphere is friendly, the prices are reasonable, the home cooking style food is delicious and it ...
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Heian Shrine,
ippin a la carte,
Izakaya,
Okazaki Park,
Philosopher's Path,
teishoku set meal Category:
Higashiyama ward (東山区),
budget,
fish (魚料理),
near sightseeing spot,
noodles (麺類),
rice dishes (ご飯類) | No Comments »
Negi Udon Shop, Yorozuya in Gion, Kyoto 祇をん 萬屋 九条ネギうどん
For lunch Miwa took me to Yorozuya, a tiny noodle shop in Gion that is known for it's Kyoto scallion udon. If you come to Yorozuya for lunch, you might find yourself sitting next to a maiko also enjoying a bowl of udon heaped with scallions.
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ankake,
autumn,
gion,
kabuki,
kujo negi,
maiko,
negi udon,
scallion,
Yorozuya Category:
Higashiyama ward (東山区),
Kyo-yasai (京野菜),
soba (そば),
udon (うどん) | 3 Comments »
