Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto Food & Restaurant Guide: Know exactly where to eat in Kyoto.
Great food cities are easy to eat badly in. Know what to order and where to go before you're hungry — from everyday local spots to special-occasion tables.
- 8 local dishes to order: Saba-zushi · Omen · Yudofu
- 13 places to eat, picked before you're hungry
- Markets and food experiences: Toji Temple flea market · Nishiki Market · Haru Cooking Class
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Named in the Kyoto food guide
Cover Must-Try Local Dishes
A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide.
Dishes covered
- Saba-zushi (Kyoto mackerel pressed sushi)
- Nishin soba (herring soba)
- Omen (udon with vegetables and sesame)
- Kogashi miso ramen (burnt miso ramen)
- Yudofu (simmered tofu)
- Shojin ryori (Zen temple vegetarian meal)
- Matcha parfait
- Sukiyaki (Kyoto-style wagyu hot pot)
Places to eat covered
- Kikunoi Honten
- Mizai
- Katsukura Tonkatsu
- Izuju
- Kichi Kichi Omurice
- Gogyo
- Nishiki Warai
- Torisei
- +5 more
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Also in the guide
The Food Culture of Kyoto
Dining Customs & Etiquette
Must-Try Local Dishes
Where Locals Actually Eat
Fine Dining: Special Occasions · Casual Dining: Everyday Good Food · Street Food & Quick Eats · Breakfast & Brunch Spots
Food Markets & Culinary Experiences
Best Food Markets · Cooking Classes
Craft Beverages & Where to Drink
Breweries · Distilleries · Cocktail Bars
Dietary Considerations
Where to Eat, by Neighbourhood
Wine & Local Drinks
Local Drinks
Useful Food Phrases
Useful Food Phrases
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