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---ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT-RESTAURANTS---
KUSHIYA MONOGATARI
5F SAKIZO PLAZA Bldg, north side of Shijo, west of Fuyacho; Tel: 0120-194-948 (toll free); Open daily: 16:00-23:00; at this great all-you-can-eat deep fried skewered cuisine restaurant, choose from pork, beef, seafood and vegetables; enjoy cooking each skewer in your own personal deep fry pot; there is also all-you-can-eat rice, udon noodles, seasonal soups, salad, desserts and self-serve ice-cream cones; some menu selections change with the season; Adults 2,625 yen for 90 min. (kids 6-12, 1,029 yen ; 4-5, 504 yen); ADD 1,050 yen for all-you-can-drink; 74 seats available; great for parties too!!
---INTERNATIONAL CUISINE---
KERALA
(Indian)
2F of KUS Bldg., on the west side of Kawaramachi, north of Sanjo; Tel:251-0141; open: 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00 (L.O.); specialized in South Indian dishes: Kerala style shrimp curry, Masala Dosa, Kulcha Kerala, etc; all dishes cooked by Indian chefs using imported Indian spices; lunch set: 850-1,700 yen; a la carte: 300-2,500 yen; dinner courses: 2,520-6,500 yen; mix tandoori: 1,600-2,400 yen; veg. curry (15 kinds): 1,300-1,450 yen; chicken curry: 1,350-1,800 yen; prawn curry: 1,400-1,600 yen; 30 kinds of curry; major credit cards accepted; Eng. menu & spoken; get a service coupon from the website!
MUGHAL
(Indian)
On the east side of Kiyamachi, north of Oike; Tel: 241-3777; Open: noon-14:30; 18:00-23:00; closed Tues; Located next to the downtown area, along a serene street facing the tree-lined Takasegawa River; very near to the Fujita Hotel and the Kyoto Hotel Okura; Lunch from 840 yen (weekday only); Weekend Lunch Corse (2,625 yen; weekend & natl. holiday only); soup, vegetable samosa, tandoori chicken & prawn, fish tikka, salad, curry, naan, yellow rice, dessert, chai or coffee; Thali and Dinner Courses: 2,200-5,800 yen; A la carte dishes 350-3,900 yen; AMEX, VISA, MC, DINERS, JCB.
TAJ
MAHAL (Indian)
On the north side of Shijo Street, west of Hanamikoji; Next to Mitsukoshi Elegance Bldg, a 3-min walk from exit #7, Keihan Shijo Stn.; Tel: 551-6162; Open daily: 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00 (Sun.-Thurs.), -22:30 (Fri. & Sat.); last order 30 min. before closing; Authentic Indian food made by native Indian chefs with the best imported spices; Spiced to order; Lunch Buffet 999 yen (Everyday); Very reasonable couple dinner course (for 2) 5,400 yen; TAJ MAHAL special dinner course, 5,200 yen; Parties and take-out OK; Free palm readings 19:30-21:30 (Mon. & Fri.); AMEX, VISA, MC, DINERS, MASTER, UC, JCB; Osaka shop: Tel: 06-6484-0480 (MITHILA).
AJANTA (Indian Restaurant & Bar) Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian
On the east side of Teramachi, south of Takatsuji; Tel: 352-1427; open 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00 (L.O.21:30); closed irregularly; this super-friendly Indian restaurant specializes in Bombay & Delhi cuisine; the Indian head chef worked at an Indian 5-star hotel for 20 years; please relax in the Indian atmosphere and enjoy the real taste of authentic traditional Indian food; lunch sets from 600 yen (choice of 1 curry, soup, salad, naan or saffron-rice; add 100 yen for drink); dinner sets from 1,350 yen, delicious a la carte curries (from 800 yen), etc; Broadcasting Indian video & movie everyday; VISA & MASTER accepted; English menu/spoken.
RAJU (Indian)
Kawaramachi Shop (11:00-2:00): 2F Anraku Bldg., one street south of Sanjo, west of Kawaramachi; Tel: 212-4533
Hyakumanben Shop (11:00-24:00; L.O. 23:30): on the north side of Imadegawa, east of Higashioji (next to Chion-ji Temple); Tel: 712-6688
Yamashina Shop: a 5-min. walk from JR or subway Yamashina Stn., walk about 250m to the south from the station then turn left and go another 250m; Tel: 593-0366
Tanbaguchi Shop: on the south side of Gojo, west of Mibugawa (a 5-min. walk from JR Tanbaguchi Stn.); Tel: 351-8688
Fukakusa Shop: a 5-min. walk to southwest from the Keihan Fukakusa Stn.; Tel: 643-8882; open: 11:00-15:00, 17:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30)
Closed irregularly; the owner was a chef at a first-class hotel in India and for ten years in Japan; RAJU offers real Indian cuisine at reasonable prices; the interior is decorated with Indian goods; more than 20 different kinds of curries: a la carte also available: chicken tikka masara, etc; Lunch set: 1,000 yen & 950 yen; Dinner from 1,365 yen (vegetarian, Indian, etc); take out OK; no credit cards accepted; English spoken.
SUJATA
(Indian/Veg. & Non-Veg.)
Enjoy Sujata's original and authentic Indian cuisine in the heart of downtown Kyoto!; 2F Takase Bldg., on Sanjo, west of Kamo River; Tel & Fax: 211-5560; Open: 11:30-14:30 (L.O.), 16:30-22:00 (L.O.); everything is tasty and affordable; professional Indian chefs with 5 star hotel experience; enjoy Indian atmosphere with our friendly staffs; popular with foreigners; lunch (from 850 yen): curry of day with all-you-can-eat naan & rice; dinner: Sujata special: 3,500 yen, Couple course: 5,500 yen (for 2), Veg. dinner: 2,600 yen; a la carte too; take out OK; Eng. menu & spoken; VISA, MASTER, JCB; 10% off if show KVG!
Capricciosa (Italian)
2F VOX Building, one street south of Sanjo, 50 m east of Kawaramachi; Tel: 221-7496; Open daily 11:30-22:00; Hearty Italian cuisine: served in single and double (ideal for 2-3 people) portions, all at very low prices; casual, private atmosphere; friendly service; and a wide menu selection; Spaghetti: single servings 900-1,110 yen; double portions 1,760-1,920 yen; Healthy salads from 830 yen; A fine selection of pizzas 1,060-1,520 yen (medium/large); Other Italian favourites 550-1,680 yen; Red or white wine (1,420 yen/bottle); English menu available; 10% off if you show KVG! (VOX location only).
La. cucina. di Fujii (Italian)
On the north side of Shijo, 4F of the 3rd bldg. west of Hanamikoji; Tel: 532-5539; open: Tue.-Sat.: 17:30-23:00 (L.O. 22:00); until 22:00 (L.O. 21:00) on Sun. & hol.; closed Mon. (open if Mon. is a holiday and closed following Tue.); Lunch: Wed.-Sun.: 11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:00); situated in the heart of the Gion; the head chef trained at one of Rome’s most famous restaurants; Lunch courses (Wed.-Sun.; ): from 1,365 yen; for dinner, the great value 4,200 yen course is recommended; excellent a la carte (from 1,575 yen) selection and dine Italian wines available; no young children accepted; major credit cards accepted.
CAFE Cento Cento (Italian)
Sanjo/Kyoto Stn.
Sanjo: Times Bldg B1F; Takasegawa River and Sanjo; Tel: 231-0036, 11:30-1:00; Kyoto Stn.: 7F east side of Kyoto Stn. Bldg.; Tel: 361-7939; Open daily;11:30-22:30; riverside terrace views or views of a stunning massive building structure; enjoy our Italian meals and cafe!; Lunch (soup, salad, pasta, dessert & coffee/tea): 1,000 yen; Dinner (antipasto buffet, pasta, main dish, dessert & coffee/tea): 2,100 yen; also cafe a la carte including homemade cakes and a full bar!
Estrela (Brazilian)
On the 2F of Emerald Kaikan Bldg., east side of Pontocho, just south of the Pontocho Kaburenjo Theatre; Tel: 211-8795; open: 17:00-24:00 (L.O. 22:00); until 1:00 the night before holidays (L.O. 23:00); closed Mon.; an energetic Brazilian restaurant on Kyoto's traditional Pontocho lane; try our very popular All-you-can-eat style Churrasco (Brazilian barbeque with salad and dessert): men: 3,200 yen, women: 2,800 yen, children 6-12: 1,500 yen; our staff will come to your table and cut and serve you piping hot meat (beef, pork, chicken, etc.); bossa nova and samba music on the last Sat. of the month (19:00-24:00; free); Eng. OK; major credit cards accepted (5% commission charge required).
AKA
MANMA
About 300 meters north of Togetsu-kyo Bridge, on the east side of the street; a 7-min. walk from JR Saga Arashiyama Stn.; Tel: 881-9073; open: 10:00-23:00; a comfortable café & restaurant in a very convenient location, close to many tourist attractions; in operation for over 30 years; offering French and Italian cuisine using Kyoto local ingredients; our dessert menus are highly recommended; vegetarians welcome!; Kyoto vegetable pasta (1,050 yen), vegetable curry (900 yen), home-made cake set (840 yen), lunch set (1,500 yen; soup, salad, main, drink), dinner set (2,800 yen; appetizer, salad, main, drink).
Restaurant & Bar AMAGAERU (East & West)
On the east side of Yanaginobanba, south of Rokkaku; Tel: 222-1800; Open: 18:00-24:00; closed Tue., 1st & 3rd Mon.; located right downtown, Amagaeru is a hide out for grown-ups; the friendly manager offers Japanese and Western cuisine made with the freshest ingredients: Japanese beef, seafood, Kyoto vegetables, etc.; vegetarians welcomed!; interesting interior design that blends Japanese and Western aesthetics; a wide range of alcohol and wine are available; reasonable prices; Eng. menu & spoken; VISA, MASTER accepted.
KOMYON
(Korean)
1F Emerald Kaikan Bldg., east side of Pontocho, just south of the Pontocho Kaburenjo Theatre; Tel: 255-4419; open everyday: 17:00-24:00; this authentic Korean restaurant, located on the historical lane of Pontocho, serves original healthy Korean home-style cuisine, imperial style cuisine, yakuzen special healthy dishes, etc. using fresh, healthy organic vegetables; our friendly staff, wearing traditional Korean clothing, welcome you; take riverside seat for the Hana course (4,800 yen) and Kaze course (6,800 yen); Shojin-zen course (4,800 yen) for vegans; special Korean alcohols and herbal medicine teas (kampo) also available; yuka riverside dining is available until the end of Sep..
---VEGETARIAN CUISINE---
TENRYU-JI TEMPLE SHIGETSU
Inside Tenryu-ji Temple in Arashiyama; Tel: 882-9725; Open daily; 11:00-14:00 daily; Vegetarian, Zen cuisine served by the chefs of Kyoto's famous Tenryu-ji ZenTemple; Ingredients include tofu, yuba (dried bean curds), nama-fu (raw wheat gluten) and seasonal vegetables; Enjoy your meal while viewing their exquisite Japanese garden-experience the essence of the Zen spirit; Reservations necessary; 3,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 7,000 yen; Admission to Tenryu-ji Temple 500 yen; AMEX, VISA, MC, DINERS.
FALAFEL
GARDEN (Cafe and Restaurant) Veg, Vegan and Non-Veg
One street north of Imadegawa, on the south side; 100 m east of Keihan and Eizan Demachiyanagi Stn.; Tel: 712-1856; Open: 11:00-21:30; closed: Wed.; enjoy tasty and healthy falafels; fried mashed chickpea balls seasoned with spices and vegetables, served in pita bread with sesame based and tomato chili sauces and healthy; about 40 seats in a 2-story machiya town house; Falafels: 370-790 yen; Humus (450yen): chickpea paste and salad sand; Baba Ganoush (550 yen): topped with eggplant and sesame paste; Avocado (630 yen): avocado and white cheese; set menus available; various events held occasionally.
MAHOLA (veg. and non veg.)
On the north side of Rokkaku, east of Tominokoji; Tel: 255-3165; open everyday: 18:00-24:00; dine in the warm atmosphere of a renovated old machiya townhouse including a traditional kura storehouse; mahola's original, health-oriented home-style cuisine (often a fusion of Japanese and Western cuisine) is prepared with organic vegetables and the finest seasonal ingredients; 15-kind grain rice and vegetarian dish set: 1,200 yen; sake/shochu tasting set (3 kinds of sake or shochu): 1,200-1,500 yen; assorted side dishes: 900 yen; mahola's 2nd floor has a cozy Hawaiian internet cafe, Cafe LuLu (3 computers; wireless internet access; free use if you order something); English menu.
2008 August
Published on the 1st
of every month.
The 223th issue, since 1987.