Shokudō restaurants in Kyoto
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Ayatori
Very close to the Hyakumamben intersection, this place is your classic shokudō. It’s a friendly spot that is popular with local workers, resident foreigners and university students. A variety of standard fish and meat set dishes are served, which average around ¥800. In winter, the kaki furai teishoku (fried oyster set meal; ¥1100) is lovely. Strangely, considering this is a Japanese restaurant, Ayatori also serves a wonderful potato salad. English menus are available. To find this place, look for the big red-and-black sign.
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Yoshida-ya
This quaint and friendly little teishoku-ya (set-meal restaurant) is the perfect place to grab a simple lunch while in Arashiyama. All the standard teishoku favourites are on offer, including things like oyako-donburi for ¥850. You can also cool off here with a refreshing uji kintoki (¥650). It's the first place south of the station and it's got a rustic front.
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Hiragana-Kan
This place, popular with Kyoto University students, dishes up creative variations on chicken, fish and meat. Most mains come with rice, salad and miso soup. The menu is in Japanese only, but if you’re at a loss for what to order try the tasty ‘roll chicken katsu’, a delectable and filling creation of chicken and vegetables. Look for the words ‘Casual Restaurant’ on the white awning.
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Aburaya-Shokudō
Just down the steps from the main gate of Kurama-dera, this classic old-style shokudō (all-round restaurant) reminds us of what Japan was like before it got rich. The sansai teishoku (¥1750) is a delightful selection of vegetables, rice and soba topped with grated yam.
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Asuka
With an English menu, and a staff of old Kyoto mama-sans at home with foreign customers, this is a great place for a cheap lunch or dinner while sightseeing in the Higashiyama area. The tempura moriawase (assorted tempura set) is a big pile of tempura for only ¥1000. Look for the red lantern and the pictures of the set meals.
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Seryō-Jaya
Just by the entry gate to Sanzen-in, Seryō-jaya serves tasty soba noodles and other fare. There is outdoor seating in the warmer months. Look for the food models.
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