Hashimoto Restaurant — Hakusasonso Villa and Garden

Hashimoto Restaurant — Hakusasonso Villa and Garden 白沙村荘 hashimoto_preview.jpg
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 The Silver…
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Rokudenya – Tantanmen in Ponto-cho

— NOTICE: Unfortunately KyotoFoodie no longer recommends this restaurant. — Rokudenya Preview The company that owns Rokudenya, Kiwa Group still has some excellent restaurants in Kyoto but Rokudenya is history.The manager of Rokudenya seems to take a perverse delight in being unbelievably rude to customers. I have seen him so rude on occasion that by Japanese standards one would have to conclude
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Omen – Udon, Kyoto Veggies, Ground Sesame

Omen – Udon, Kyoto Veggies, Ground Sesame 名代おめん Omen Udon 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.…
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Dining Bar Peace – 100% Vegan in Kyoto

Dining Bar Peace (formerly Cafe Peace) 100% Vegan in Kyoto When I first came to Japan I was almost vegetarian but then I was very corrupted by Japanese food. It is another one of the Japanese contractions that in this Buddhist country it can be very difficult, almost impossible to eat out if you are a strict vegan. Dining Bar…
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