Kyoto, JapanAn approachable modern kaiseki restaurant in the heart of Gion — beautiful seasonal courses without the formality, ideal for a solo splurge.
Price range
$$$
Category
🍜 Food & Drink
City
Kyoto
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Kyoto's five-block covered food market, nicknamed Kyoto's Kitchen. Hundreds of stalls selling pickles, tofu, fresh fish, and street snacks. Solo eating heaven — everything is single-serving.
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A three-Michelin-star kaiseki institution in Higashiyama where chef Yoshihiro Murata serves seasonal multi-course artistry in private tatami rooms.
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A famous udon house near the Silver Pavilion serving thick handmade noodles with a basket of fresh vegetables and sesame — comforting and quick.