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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!!
MAMEDA
South side of Niomon, east of Okazakimichi; Tel: 075-771-0234; Open: 11:00-22:00; closed Tues.; conveniently located close to Heian Shrine, Nanzen-ji Temple and other famous tourist attractions; a great range of inexpensive, typical Japanese dishes: Kyoto cuisine, yu-tofu (boiled tofu), hot-pot dishes, tempura, steak, etc.; rice bowl with steak: 1,580 yen, Kyoto style mini-Kaiseki course: from 3,800 yen, Deep-fried shrimp set: 1,480 yen, Yu-tofu set: 2,620 yen, kid's plate: 780 yen; major credit cards accepted.
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: 2,600-6,500 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; Halal chicken & mutton dishes available; major credit cards accepted; Eng. menu & spoken; one free drink presented if order over 3,000 yen per person by showing this page; http://r.gnavi.co.jp/fl/en/k021500/
MUGHAL (Indian Restaurant & Bar; veg. & non-veg)
Authentic Indian Restaurant & Bar (since 1987)
Experience the TENDER YET POWERFUL taste of our rich Indian dishes
Lunch from 840 yen (weekdays only)
Weekend lunch course: 2,625 yen
Mughal Special Dinner: 4,000 yen
A la carte: from 350 yen
On the east side of Kiyamachi, north of Oike
Open: noon-14:30, 17:00-23:00; closed Tues.; major credit cards accepted.
Tel: 075-241-3777
RAJU (Indian)
Come to RAJU Bar!!
Authentic Indian cuisine & drinks for a totally fun night!!!
RAJU is one of Kyoto’s most popular Indian restaurants! Visit one of our restaurants & bars in Kyoto and Shiga, and enjoy our special spicy, healthy Indian curry, tandoori dishes and other great a la carte dishes.
Lunch sets: from 700 yen; Dinner sets: from 1,400 yen
Bar menu
Food: from 350 yen, Shochu (distilled Japanese sake): from 350 yen, beer: from 350 yen, cocktails: from 450 yen
RAJU Bar Keihan Shichijo
1-min. walk from Keihan Shichijo Stn., south side of Shichijo, east of Kawabata
Open: 10:30-3:00 (lunch: 10:30-15:00, dinner: 15:00-3:00, bar: 18:00-5:00); Closed irregularly
Tel: 075-531-2626
http://www.raju.jp
RAJU Kyoto branches
Kawaramachi: 2F Anraku Bldg., one street south of Sanjo, west of Kawaramachi
Hyakumanben: on the north side of Imadegawa, east of Higashioji (next to Chion-ji Temple)
Yamashina: A 5-min. walk from JR or subway Yamashina Stn.
Tanbaguchi: on the south side of Gojo, west of Mibugawa (a 5-min. walk from JR Tanbaguchi Stn.)
Saiin: A 1-min. walk west of Hankyu Saiin Stn.
Fukakusa: a 5-min. walk to southwest from the Keihan Fukakusa Stn.
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!
GION MAHARAJA
B1 Gion Ryokaku Bldg., north side of Shijo, west of Hanamikoji; Tel: 075-551-6162; Open: 11:00-14:30, 17:00-22:00; Bombay & Delhi style Indian dishes cooked by an Indian chef with 15 years of experience working in a 5-star Indian hotel; spicy & healthy curries and other dishes using spices directly imported from India; lunch sets: from \790; chef’s recommended dinner (\2,300): 2 curries, soup, salad, naan or rice, 2 pieces of kebab, drink; big a la carte menu selection too!; major credit cards OK; sister restaurant, Ajanta: on the east side of Teramachi, south of Takatsuji; Tel: 075-352-1427; http://ajanta.cc/kyoto/
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: 17:30-23:00 (L.O. 22:00), until 22:00 (L.O. 21:00) on Sun. & holiday; closed Mon. (open if Mon. is a holiday and closed next day); Lunch: Wed.-Sun.: 11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:00); the head chef trained at one of Rome's best restaurant; lunch course: from 1,365 yen; dinner course (4,200 yen) recommended; fine a la carte and Italian wines available; not a spaghetti specialty restaurant; no children (under 6) accepted; major credit cards accepted.
CAFE Cento Cento (Italian) Sanjo/Kyoto Stn.
Stylish Café & Restaurant on the Serene Takasegawa Canal
Perfect for lunch, coffee/tea, dinner or a drink…
Enjoy riverside terrace views in a stunning modern building
Pasta lunch: 1,000 yen (soup, appetizer, pasta, dessert, coffee)
Dinner: 2,100 yen (antipasto buffet, pasta, main dish, dessert & coffee)
Sanjo
On the south side of Sanjo, on the Takasegawa Canal (in the Times Bldg.)
Open: 11:30-1:00; Tel: 075-231-0036
Kyoto Station (7F of the Kyoto Station Bldg., east side)
Open: 11:30-22:30; Tel: 075-361-7939
Estrela (Brazilian)
On the 2F of Emerard Kaikan Bldg., east side of Pontocho, 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.; All-you-can-eat style Churrasco (Brazilian BBQ with salad and dessert): men: 3,200 yen, women: 2,990 yen, children 7-12: 1,800 yen, (950 yen for children 3-6); Buffet style: 2,300 yen (90 min.; salad, feijoada (cooked beans and meat), dessert; vegetarian OK); staffs will come to your table and cut and serve you piping hot meat; 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).
Asian Chample Foods GOYA
South side of Imadegawa, about 300m west of Shirakawa; Tel: 752-1158; open: 12:00-17:00, 18:00-24:00; closed Wed.; enjoy our unique and original dishes using fresh ingredients "imported" directly from Okinawa, Kyoto vegetables and herbs; the Goya chample set (stir-fried bitter gourd with miso soup & rice) and taco rice are recommended for lunch; Asian chample special course: 2,500 yen; super cool relaxing atmosphere and music to feel Kyoto, Okinawa, Asia!; superb service (vegetarian adaptations are no problem!); English menu; major credit cards accepted.
YAK & YETI (Nepali)
East side of Gokomachi, south of Nishikokoji; Tel: 213-7919; open everyday: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00 (L.O.); excellent Nepali cuisine cooked by an experienced Nepali chef who served as the head-chef at a 5-star restaurant in Katmandu; our many kinds of curries are very popular: chicken, vegetable, spinach & cheese, etc.; TRY our hot, fresh-baked naan made in our huge tandoori hearth; taste our hearty Nepali dishes & desserts; lunch sets from 750 yen; dinner sets from 1,785 yen; course menus from 2,775 yen (with all-you-can-eat naan & rice); a la carte: from 630 yen; lassi: from 400 yen; credit cards not accepted.
RAKUEN ASIA (Thai & Indonesian cuisine)
On the north side of Nijo, east of Horikawa; Tel: 075-223-5463; Open: 12:00-15:00, 18:00-23:00; closed irregularly; come to our Rakuen or Paradise!; 10％ OFF if show KVG!!; dishes, music, projected images add more fun; most of menus are hand-made & original using fresh vegetables directly from our farm; choose your favorite spiciness (from mild to super spicy!); lunch options: Tom Yang Kung (sour & spicy Thai soup with shrimp) set: 1,480 yen, Nasi Goreng set (Thai fried rice topped with a fried egg): 1,480 yen; VISA, Master, JCB accepted.
COMPRENDA (pizza, asian, world)
Two streets south from Imadegawa, west of Shishigatani, on the north side of the street; Tel: 075-757-8914; Open: 12:00-15:00, 18:00-23:30; closed Mon.; Comprenda is a cozy and fun restaurant for nice food & drinks all day!; enjoy a wide range of world-wide dishes and drinks!; beer & wine: from 600 yen, lunch: from 900 yen (pizza, pasta, Asian or international dish+salad+soup); nasi goring (Indonesian fried rice), Thai curry, Jamaican dishes, pho (Vietnam noodle in soup), Hainanese chicken rice and more!; vegetarian menus available; Tell our staff that you see this AD and get a dessert for free of charge!; no credit cards accepted.
Restaurant CRESCENT
Experience our original course menu including dishes with essence of Chinese and Japanese cuisine.
No a la carte menus available.
Dinner course only: 10,500 yen (tax included)
347-154, Kitagawa, Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Phone & Fax: 075-551-7502
GERA GERA
On the west side of Yanaginobanba, south of Sanjo; Tel: 075-221-6538; Open: 11:30-14:30, 17:30-23:00 (L.O. 22:30); closed Thurs.; Lunch: 880 yen - 1,380 yen, Dinner: from 3,500 yen (+300 yen if you order an alcoholic drink); a classic machiya-style interior; enjoy top quality Japanese black cattle beef at reasonable prices; original dishes using chicken, vegetables, fried rice and more; Omi beef BBQ: 1,400 yen, Omi beef sushi: 500 yen/piece, home-made deep-fried tofu in broth: 590 yen, hamburger steak: 1,180 yen; a variety of sake and alcoholic drinks; major credit cards accepted.
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.
FALAFEL GARDEN (Cafe and Restaurant) Veg, Vegan and Non-Veg
A 5 min walk from Keihan & Eizan Demachiyanagi Stn., head 100m east, across from the post office on the south side; Tel: 712-1856; Open everyday: 11:00-21:30 (L.O. 21:00; looking for something healthy? Experience the authentic flavors of Middle East; come to eat, come to relax; organic, vegetarian falafels and savory chicken kebabs that are affordable, nutritious and filling; unwind in our tranquil garden with friends or use the free wi-fi and warm yourself with some rich Arabic coffee or a cup of spicy Chai in our cozy 2 story traditional Kyoto machiya.
2010 August
Published on the 1st
of every month.
The 245th issue, since 1987.