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Hidden Kyoto Food Spot No One Knows About
Hidden Kyoto Food Spot No One Knows About
Discover Kyoto Tower Sando, a hidden food hall directly connected to Kyoto Station, offering reasonably priced traditional Japanese dishes and unique Kyoto specialties without the usual crowds.
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1Kyoto Tower SandoShopping mall4.8 (2,412)Closed · opens Tuesday 10 AMKyoto Tower Sando, 京都タワービル 地下1階～2階 721-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, JapanCreator's voice
2Shakiki MurasakiRamen restaurant · Kyoto3.5Closed · opens Thursday 11 AMKyoto Sen-Maru Syakariki murasaki - Kyoto Tower Sando, 京都タワービル B1F 721-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, JapanCreator's voice- Mazesoba — Ramen noodles served without soup, instead tossed in the shop's signature sauce—a blend of flavorful chicken oil (chi-yu) with a sharp soy sauce. It pairs perfectly with their slightly flat, straight noodles. Kyoto Kujo scallions are cooked to bring out their natural sweetness and umami, and the chef flame-sears the toppings to deepen flavors and add aroma. The overall taste is on the sweet side with a slight saltiness from the soy sauce, and a strong garlic smell. The thick, flat noodles have a plump texture with good resistance when you bite.
3Pancake RoomPancake restaurant · Kyoto4.3Closed · opens tomorrow 11 AMPANCAKE ROOM - Kyoto Tower Sando, 京都タワーサンド B1F 721-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, JapanCreator's voice- Matcha Fountain Pancake — A soufflé pancake served with matcha ice cream, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. It's incredibly soft, airy, and fluffy, like a cloud melting in your mouth. The matcha is light with not much bitterness, and the overall sugar content is subtle. When mixed with the matcha ice cream, the sweetness kicks in, but everything remains mild. It's so light you can finish it quite easily.
4Niku StopMeat dish restaurant · Kyoto4.7 (1,676)Closed · opens 5 PMKyoto Niku Shokudō, 25 Kashiwayacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8498, JapanCreator's voice- Wagyu Tower Burger — This beast of a burger features two wagyu patties (120g each) and three pieces of wagyu sirloin steak. The signature sauce uses white miso and Kyoto black pepper for a unique umami twist. It also includes jalapenos and onion slices for extra flavor. The meat is phenomenal, so juicy and cooked medium-rare, retaining its natural juices. The sirloin steak is soft and divine with a natural sweetness and marble texture that doesn't feel heavy. You get two different textures from the patty and sirloin, which is unbeatable. The bread is buttered, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and soaks up all the meat juices. The miso adds a nice subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the savory meat.
5Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation DeckObservation deck · Kyoto4.2 (213)Closed · opens tomorrow 10 AMNidec Kyoto Tower, 721-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, JapanCreator's voice
6Yakiniku HiroYakiniku restaurant · Kyoto4.1 (1,558)Closed · opens 5 PMYakiniku Hiro (Kyoto Station), 510-1 Shiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8212, JapanCreator's voice- Wagyu Beef Bowl Lunch Set · ¥980 — During lunch, for ¥980 (about $5-6 USD), you get a generous portion of Kyoto beef, miso soup, and kimchi. The meat is incredibly flavorful and on the sweeter side, with a slight savoriness. Wagyu fat has a natural sweetness, balanced by fresh onions that also add sweetness and pick up the marination. The soft rice provides a great platform for the denser meat to shine. It's a very good gyudon-style dish, and the value is exceptional. They also offer wagyu skewers if you prefer.
7Kyoto Tower Sando BarBar · Kyoto4.4Closed · opens tomorrow 11 AMKyoto Tower SANDO Bar, 京都タワービル B1F 721-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, JapanCreator's voice- Uji Matcha Beer — They use carefully selected Uji matcha from Tencha tea leaves, and the bartender makes the matcha from scratch after it's ordered. The scent of whisking matcha alone is calming and refreshing. You still get a lot of the beer taste with just a little tea flavor, making it more like a tea-flavored beer that's very easy to drink. The bartender whisks it right in front of you, so it's nice and frothy.
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