
Gion Matsuri, Kyoto's big event, is making a complete comeback after a four-year absence.
During the Yoiyama period of the Gion Festival, which is one of the most popular summer festivals in Kyoto, Karasuma-dori and Shijo-dori streets become pedestrian zones at night, filled with a variety of food stalls and limited-time-only gourmet specialties. Here, we have selected some of the best food stalls and limited-time-only gourmet specialties recommended by our editorial department. Despite the intense heat, enjoy the summer in Kyoto while watching the gorgeous floats.
Gion Festival Yoiyama period/
July 14-16 *Pedestrian paradise on the night of July 15 and 16
July 21-23
A restaurant specializing in samgyeopsal is well-known for its copy of "Unwrapped pork is just pork. In addition to enjoying samgyeopsal with a variety of meats and toppings, the restaurant also offers authentic Korean cuisine and a wide variety of drinks such as makgeolli and chamisul (Korean rice wine). Kalbi samgyeopsal will be sold during the Gion Festival. Perfect for those who want to eat meat with gusto.
Sales Menu/
Yutobare Kalbi Samgyeopsal with kimchi 600 yen
Yangnyom Chicken 500 yen
Cheese ball 500 yen
Draft beer 400 yen
Sales period / July 14 (Fri.) - 16 (Sun.)
Sales hours / Food stalls from 12:00 (from 14:00 on the 14th) In the store from 16:00
Sales location: In front of the store and inside the store
An Italian restaurant where you can enjoy course meals that incorporate an abundance of seasonal ingredients. You can enjoy charcoal-grilled spare ribs, rare steaks, and seasonal vegetables along with a wide variety of drinks. For the Gion Festival, the roast beef burger with horseradish sour cream sauce will be served. The refreshing aroma of wasabi enhances the flavor of the red meat.
Sales Menu/
Homemade Roast Beef Burger 750 yen
Date and time of sale / July 15 (Sat.) and 16 (Sun.) 14:00 - 21:00
Sales location / In front of the store
An authentic Chinese restaurant where carefully selected ingredients can be enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere in a luxurious restaurant. A food stall will be set up in front of COCON Karasuma for the first two days of the festival, selling special dishes at reasonable prices. Recommended menu items are "rice with beef rib and starchy sauce" and "shark's fin pork buns. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy authentic Chinese food in a casual atmosphere.
Sales Menu/
Beef belly rice with starchy sauce, Hong Kong-style fried noodles with soy sauce, 600 yen each
Shark fin pork buns, spring rolls (2), Peking duck (500 yen each)
Mango pudding, coconut milk with tapioca, draft beer: 500 yen each
Coconut dumplings (2 pcs), sesame dumplings (2 pcs), 400 yen each
Egg tart 300 yen
Date and time of sale / July 15 (Sat.) and 16 (Sun.) 18:00-22:00
Sales location / In front of the main entrance of COCON Karasuma
The homemade noodles, which are made every morning using a proprietary process, are characterized by their strong texture and wheat flavor. The chilled chilled ramen noodles, available only during the summer season, are a perfect combination of meat miso with a hint of sansho (Japanese pepper) and sweet sesame-based soup. Be sure to try this limited menu item from a popular ramen restaurant.
Menu/Cold noodle soup 1,000 yen
Date & Time / July 15 (Sat.) & 16 (Sun.) 17:30-22:00
Sales location / In front of the store
This is a bar where you can casually enjoy Italian cuisine using mainly vegetables grown in Kyoto and wines from around the world selected by a sommelier. At lunch time, enjoy the salad bar with a wide array of colorful vegetables. During the Gion Festival, an omelette with plenty of cheese is served. This luxurious dish is finished with a truffle-scented sauce.
Menu/Truffle omelet, Guru Sausage, 800 yen each
Sales period / July 14 (Fri.)-16 (Sun.) and July 21 (Fri.)-23 (Sun.)
Sales hours: 12:00 - 21:00
Sales location / Sold in the store
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