Kyoto Foodie is a blog site dedicated to the culinary culture of Kyoto, Japan.
Posted in Higashiyama ward (東山区), Japanese culture, omiyage on Sep 24th, 2008
Omiyage and Experience: Chopstick Workshop and Store (箸工房 お箸のおおした)
This is a chopstick workshop and store that offers traditional, eco and modern Japanese chopsticks for sale and a quick lesson on how to make your own. Located in one of Kyoto’s most scenic and quaint districts, just drop in on your way up to Kiyomizu or [...]
Posted in Higashiyama ward (東山区), Japanese culture, fish (魚料理), in depth, kaiseki, ryokan/inn (旅館), series, shinise, sushi (寿司) on Jul 15th, 2008
Kyoto Ryokan: Kyoto Summer Hamo Cuisine at Gion Hatanaka - part 2 (鱧料理)
Hamo ryori is served! Hamo is served five different ways; sashimi, broth, sushi, tempura and grilled. While eating is essential to the ryokan experience, a ryokan is not a restaurant.
Posted in Higashiyama ward (東山区), Japanese culture, fish (魚料理), in depth, kaiseki, ryokan/inn (旅館), shinise, sushi (寿司) on Jul 14th, 2008
Kyoto Ryokan: Kyoto Summer Hamo Cuisine at Gion Hatanaka (鱧料理)
Mid-summer is the time for the most important festival in Kyoto, the Gion Festival. This festival is informally known as the Hamo Festival because the hamo, or conger pike eel is in season at this time.
Is the meat of the hamo especially tasty? No. But hamo [...]
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Kyoto Foodie: Where and what to eat in Kyoto
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