Kyoto Foodie is a blog site dedicated to the culinary culture of Kyoto, Japan.
Posted in near sightseeing spot, rice dishes (ご飯類) on Sep 8th, 2007
Tenshu — tempura donburi in Gion
Tenshu, located in Kyoto’s Gion district serves a famous tempura dinner course and an equally famous donburi at lunch. Tenshu is a very famous restaurant, countless celebrities and national politicians dine at Tenshu. On a weekend you can expect to wait 30 to 60 minutes to be seated for lunch!
Posted in machiya (町家), near sightseeing spot, tofu yuba (豆腐・湯葉), veg on Sep 4th, 2007
Komameya — yuba ryori lunch (こ豆や - 湯葉料理ランチ)
Yuba is another very ‘Kyoto’ delicacy.
Yuba in Kyoto comes in many forms, it is made from soy milk. Soy milk is simmered in a large, rectangular pan and as a skin is formed on the surface it is scooped up and is eaten in various ways. Yuba in [...]
Posted in Sakyo ward (左京区), fish (魚料理), near sightseeing spot, shinise, sushi (寿司) on Sep 1st, 2007
Hanaore Sabazushi (花折鯖寿し)
Hanaore is another very ‘Kyoto’ culinary experience. This famous shop offers only a single, well loved dish — sabazushi. Just three slices of sabazushi and a small bowl of soup will set you back 1,800 yen! Hanaore and sabazushi is a must try!!
The only dish served, sabazushi and the noren (shop curtain)
Hanaore is [...]
Posted in near sightseeing spot, shinise, tea (茶) on Aug 26th, 2007
Ippodo Tea, Kaboku Tearoom - Maccha Koicha
Ippodo, started in 1717, is one of the most well known tea companies in Japan, with shops in all the major department stores throughout the country. As big as it has become, the original main store is still small and friendly, located on a small street just south of [...]
Posted in kaiseki, machiya (町家), near sightseeing spot on Aug 25th, 2007
Hashimoto Restaurant — Hakusasonso Villa and Garden 白沙村荘
left: Zonkoro studio and garden
right: dinner
Last night we had dinner at a place I had only heard about and walked past. It is the Hakusasonso (白沙村荘) villa and studio of a Japanese painter, Hashimoto Kansetsu (1883-1945). Hakusasonso is located near The Philosopher’s Path (哲学の道, Tetsugaku no michi) and [...]
Posted in day trip from Kyoto, near sightseeing spot, shinise, wagashi on Aug 20th, 2007
Itojyu Umoregi wagashi (いと重菓舗・埋れ木)
Yum! Wagashi, the traditional confections of Japan.
Posted in ippin ryori (一品料理), near sightseeing spot, noddles (麺類), rice dishes (ご飯類) on Aug 18th, 2007
Omen - Udon, Kyoto Veggies, Ground Sesame 名代おめん
Omen is best known for it’s udon noodle dishes. Omen has three restaurants in Kyoto and even one in New York City. We review the main restaurant near Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) and The Philosopher’s Path.
Posted in Sakyo ward (左京区), near sightseeing spot, noddles (麺類), ramen (ラーメン) on Aug 11th, 2007
Isshindo Soba (一神堂そば)
Isshindo is a very small, outdoor yatai (stall) style restaurant with the atmosphere of the ubiquitous yatai of Japan common near train stations at night catering to commuters on their way home for a quick meal. Isshindo adds just the right amount of style and sophistication to the dining experience.
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Kyoto Foodie: Where and what to eat in Kyoto
Kyoto Foodie is a blog site dedicated to the culinary culture of Kyoto, Japan.
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