Food & drinks tours

  • Warajiya: Kyoto’s Oldest Unagi Restaurant

    Warajiya: Kyoto’s Oldest Unagi Restaurant

    With over 400 years of history, Warajiya boasts an eel pedigree unlike any other in Kyoto. Located conveniently near Keihan Shichijo Station, it is the perfect culinary stop before or after visiting the nearby Sanjusangendo Temple. The name “Warajiya” translates to “straw sandals,” reflecting its centuries-old heritage. While most Kyoto eel restaurants specialize in grilled…

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  • Gion Uokeya U: Best Unagi in Kyoto’s Gion District

    Gion Uokeya U: Best Unagi in Kyoto’s Gion District

    Forget standard eel rice bowls – have you ever tried an eel rice bucket? At Gion Uokeya U, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Gion, their signature dish is a traditional wooden bucket filled with premium rice and grilled unagi. What an unforgettable culinary experience! Tucked away on a side street just west of Hanamikoji Street in…

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  • Hokkaido Tonkatsu

    Hokkaido Tonkatsu

    What Makes Tonkatsu Ichiban’s Pork Cutlets So Special? At Tonkatsu Ichiban (“Number One Tonkatsu”), quality starts at the source: they use premium Camborough pork raised in the pristine mountain pastures of Hokkaido. The result is a cutlet that’s deeply flavorful, exceptionally tender, and marbled with delicate, buttery fat that melts beautifully against the crisp, golden…

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  • Tonkatsu Butagorira

    Tonkatsu Butagorira

    What Makes Butagorira’s Tonkatsu Stand Out from Other Kyoto Restaurants? Despite its playful name—”Butagorira” roughly translates to “Pig Gorilla”—this beloved tonkatsu spot delivers seriously impressive results. The star of the show is the ultra-crispy, shatteringly light batter that encases tender, juicy pork cutlets. Whether you choose pork loin, lean fillet, minced pork (incredibly moist), or…

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