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3. Bouchon (Le)
- A fine eatery at gingham tablecloth, rather than white tablecloth, prices. Associated with Le Bellecour Restaurant, this downtown place serves... read more
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4. La Table de Thierry
- we were highly recommed by one of our friends that the French restaurant "La Table de Thierry ",its located at
sanjo kawaramachi. its not exactly... read more
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6. Owariya (本家尾張屋)
- This unique little Soba Noodle House is authentic as it comes in Kyoto. I mean, come on. It is 540 years old. How could it not be?
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7. You You Tei
- This restaurant has a lively and informal atmosphere matched with reasonable prices. To find the place look for the large illuminated white bird's... read more
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8. Papa Jon's
- This non-smoking, American-style cafe is popular with young women from the nearby Doshisha University who come for the cappuccino and cakes as... read more
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9. Misogi-gawa
Dining here could well be the culinary highlight of your trip. For more than 25 years -- long before fusion cuisine burst onto the scene -- this...
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10. The Kitchen Salvatore Cuomo
Whereas Grace Garden (above) looks toward the south, this contemporary eatery with an open kitchen has a better view toward the north, over rooftops...
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The Japanese dishes you're probably most familiar with, like sushi, ramen, and yakisoba, are of course available in Kyoto, and there are plenty of good places to get them. If you're wanting to try something different, though, there are plenty of local delicacies to sample that you may never have even heard of! One of the most fun local food traditions is the kaiseki-style restaurant, where seasonal ingredients are incorporated into a many-course meal. From the miso soup starter to a fruity dessert, this is a great way to try a variety of food and get a taste of local flavors.
Hyotei and Kikunoi are the best-known kaiseki restaurants in town, and each has its own special flair. Hyotei serves each dish to your party in your own private teahouse set amid their spectacular grounds, and Kikunoi is proud of its celebrity chef who finds creative ways to integrate surprising ingredients into traditional Japanese dishes. Try to get into one if there's room - they're both always busy!
Another fun activity is to visit a sake bar like Yoramu, where you can learn all about the fermentation process and try a variety of sakes. Whether you're new to sake or already a connoisseur, it's always fun to see how its made and try some new flavors. Sweets and pastries are another Japanese specialty, and are best sampled at a local confectioner. Kagizen Yoshifusa is one of the oldest and most famous sweet shops in town, and you can also enjoy noodles upstairs in the cafe or sit down for a tea tasting in the garden behind the store. Meat eaters should not leave town without trying the Kobe beef, but there are plenty of vegetarian options for non-carnivores, too.
Zen temples such as Tenryu-ji Shigetsu serve delicious set menus with fresh tofu and vegetables at lunchtime in their lovely garden settings. If you're craving something Western, though, there's some good options for you, too. Le Bouchon, for instance, serves delectable French cuisine that won't empty your wallet - and it's one of the best places in town to get some decent wine.
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