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The best obanzai in Kyoto
Start with Menami in Nakagyo, near Sanjo for seasonal obanzai assortment, Kotowari in Nakagyo for daily-changing obanzai set and Nomura in Nakagyo, near Karasuma for pick obanzai from the showcase. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- MenamiNakagyo, near Sanjo
Get: Seasonal obanzai assortment
Izakaya on Kiyamachi serving a seasonal obanzai plate at a modest price. Single strong source; medium confidence.
- KotowariNakagyo
Get: Daily-changing obanzai set
Cafe by day, izakaya by night, built around changing obanzai. Single strong source; medium confidence.
- NomuraNakagyo, near Karasuma · Obanzai
Get: Pick obanzai from the showcase
Point-and-choose counter of home-style Kyoto dishes. Single strong source; medium confidence.
- MamehachiNakagyo · Obanzai
Get: Tofu dishes with obanzai
Kappo-style spot with standout tofu, takes walk-ins at lunch. Single strong source; medium confidence.
- EnrakuGion
Get: Seasonal obanzai array
Gion kappo with a spread of seasonal obanzai; reserve. Single strong source; medium confidence.
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Where is the best obanzai in Kyoto?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Menami (Nakagyo, near Sanjo), Kotowari (Nakagyo) and Nomura (Nakagyo, near Karasuma). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Menami, get seasonal obanzai assortment. At Kotowari, get daily-changing obanzai set. At Nomura, get pick obanzai from the showcase. At Mamehachi, get tofu dishes with obanzai.
Which neighborhood is best for obanzai in Kyoto?
Most of these are in Nakagyo. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Kyoto: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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