Kyoto Food Guide
Where to eat in Kyoto, from cozy local spots and market bites to memorable meals worth planning around
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Our honest take on Kyoto food
Kyoto food can be more subtle than Osaka, but that is part of the appeal. Some of our favorite meals here were not flashy at all, just simple, thoughtful and in beautiful little spaces that felt very Kyoto.
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