
Smooth and rich tofu can be enjoyed only in Kyoto, where quality water and soybeans are available. Yudofu, one of Kyoto's representative dishes, is a must-try when visiting Kyoto. We have picked up famous yudofu restaurants that will surely leave a lasting impression on your heart, from long-established restaurants with a Kyoto atmosphere to those where you can enjoy yudofu in a casual atmosphere. (TEXT/Meimi Toyoda, EDIT/Miki Tamura)
Yudofu Sagano is located about a 5-minute walk from Watarazukibashi Bridge, making it an easy stopover during sightseeing in Arashiyama and Sagano. Here, you can enjoy your meal in an atmospheric Japanese-style house with a view of a beautiful garden. The Saga Tofu used for the restaurant's specialty, Yudofu, is characterized by its smoothness and good firmness. The flavor of fine beans spreads richly in the mouth, as if it is gently soothing to the body and soul. The popular yudofu set meal includes yudofu, a small bowl of cooked food, fried dishes, and other delicate dishes created by careful preparation and traditional cooking methods. During the cormorant fishing season, there is also a special package plan that includes a yudofu meal and cormorant fishing viewing. Check the official website for details.
The 4,400 yen yudofu set meal features yudofu served in a richly flavored earthenware pot. On the other hand, hot dishes, fried dishes, and kobachi (small bowls of cooked food) are served sparingly, allowing you to enjoy Kyoto-style dishes little by little in a greedy way!
Located on the 11th floor of JR Kyoto Isetan directly connected to Kyoto Station, Kyo Tofu Fujino offers a tofu lunch overlooking the city of Kyoto. The restaurant offers creative dishes that combine fresh tofu from Kyo Tofu Fujino, which is delivered daily from Tango, Kyoto, with seasonal ingredients. The lunchtime hot tofu set menu features a total of 11 creative dishes with a sense of the season, including hot tofu, using seasonal ingredients. Tofu lovers will not want to miss the lineup, as tofu and soy milk are also used in the tea cakes that conclude the meal. The reason for offering creative, home-style dishes brimming with ideas is the desire to "make tofu more familiar to people. We hope you will enjoy Kyoto's tofu cuisine in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.
The lunchtime yutofu set (4,840 yen) has been renewed with an autumnal menu from September 10. You can enjoy the tofu as much as you like with free refills of the tofu, which has a flavor you will never get tired of no matter how many times you try it.
[The lineup at Kamemeya Honke features a wide variety of kaiseki dishes in which yuba and tofu play a leading role. In addition to yudofu, the Tofu Kaiseki (Gojo) offers a variety of other dishes such as yuba, a signature dish, Kyoto konnyaku sashimi, and fu dengaku, fulfilling the desire to enjoy a variety of Kyoto cuisine. The flavors created through careful consideration of the ingredients have been carefully passed down since the restaurant's establishment in 1923. The owner's desire to "take good care of our customers" is evident in every aspect of the cuisine and space. The restaurant is conveniently located just a short walk from Hankyu Omiya Station.
Tofu Kaiseki (Gojo) 4,950 yen. Colorful dishes such as yudofu (tofu), yuba (bean curd) dishes, and fu dengaku (grilled fu) are eye-catching. In addition to Gojo, a wide variety of kaiseki dishes are on standby, selectable according to budget and content.
A memorable tofu dinner in a 150-year-old Kyoto townhouse. MUSUIRO Gion Branch offers course meals in a building that retains a strong sense of period, in which tofu plays a leading role. The restaurant is famous for its tofu cuisine, which is constantly evolving while preserving the traditions of Kyoto cuisine, such as offering gluten-free and vegetarian course meals. The popular Shirakawa course begins with five appetizers, followed by a succession of menu items that will pique your culinary curiosity, such as steamed mushroom fu buns with shrimp aroma and fried scallop tofu with igae (fried scallop tofu). The main dish, oboro yudofu, can be refilled and is a must for yudofu lovers. Kozoan, a renovated warehouse on the premises, is a special space where diners can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a meal. Seats fill up quickly, so early reservations are recommended.
Shirakawa 8,000 yen. Using carefully selected ingredients, the elaborate dishes are pleasing to the eye and vibrant. The famous oboro yudofu (boiled tofu) is served with free refills; after 11/7, Shirakawa is only available at lunch time.
[Gion Kurashita is located in a back alley off Hanamikoji Street in Gion, within walking distance of Kodaiji Temple and Yasaka Shrine. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes such as Kyoto-style kaiseki and yudofu (tofu) in an emotional Japanese space that makes the most of a traditional Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouse). The yudofu kaiseki course, featuring a variety of Kyoto-style dishes, uses tofu made by Hondofu Hattori, a long-established tofu maker in Nanzenji, allowing you to enjoy the deep flavor of the bean and its smooth texture. The restaurant is famous not only for its delicious food, but also for its hospitality in every detail, such as the arrangement of the dishes and the use of utensils that remind you of the four seasons. The restaurant is a masterpiece of hospitality, with a focus on seasonal ingredients, and a variety of dishes that you can enjoy to your heart's content.
Yudofu Kaiseki for 5,500 yen. [Yudofu is made with tofu from Hattori Tofu Co. The rich soybean flavor and full-bodied taste will fill your mouth.
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