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About this place
Sesame tofu, sashimi and simmered dishes, followed by rice, noodles in broth and warabi mochi: the Kyoto Cuisine Nadeshiko set makes a meal of several courses within one tray. Its small dishes are arranged in a three-tier box, and diners can choose an accompanying item such as chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), miso-glazed aubergine, prawn tempura or steamed turnip. Rather than changing the set substantially, these options let you choose what extra dish to add. The version with all 6 items is listed at 2,530 yen; the chawanmushi, miso-glazed aubergine, prawn tempura and steamed-turnip versions cost 2,750, 2,860, 2,970 and 3,300 yen respectively.
One diner who enjoyed a lunch set with tempura and the Kyoto Yuba Assortment mentioned the sashimi, rice, noodles in broth and warabi mochi, and recalled drinking every last drop of the noodle broth. The meal moves from small savoury dishes to warm noodles and dessert, making it an appealing format for anyone who wants variety in modest portions. For a meal centred on yuba—thin sheets of tofu skin—the Kyoto Yuba Assortment brings together 9 preparations, including sashimi, freshly scooped yuba, simmered dishes and prawns fried in a yuba coating. It also comes with a rice bowl topped with yuba in sauce and a mini anmitsu dessert. There are plenty of choices for a varied lunch, including Kyōgonomi, a 7-item set with tofu dengaku and simmered vegetables.
For a leisurely kaiseki dinner, Tagoto's seasonal kaiseki menu proceeds from a small starter and an assortment of appetisers to sashimi, grilled and simmered dishes, fried food, rice and a final dessert or fruit. A diner who tried the seasonal kaiseki recalled enjoying each dish in turn and continuing through to the rice cooked in a clay pot. It is a choice for those who want to explore the season through a full menu.
At the Kyoto Takashimaya store on the 7 floor, one diner reported being seated without a wait when dining alone for a late weekday lunch. The restaurant offers a setting for a solo Kyoto-cuisine lunch, while dinner guests can reserve a table and opt for kaiseki.
