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Kyoto is famous for its yudofu! 19 recommended restaurants, including long-established and famous restaurants, by budget.

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)

Contents of this article

1.
Under 3,000 yen] Reasonably priced! [Specialty Yudofu Course at Shimizu Junsho Okabeya (Kyoto) / Higashiyama
2.
Popular lunch menu under 3,000 yen! [Matsu Gozen at Toseian / Nishijin
3.
Under 5,000 yen] Nanzenji's specialty, Yudofu Gozen at Ryotei Yachiyo (a long-established ryotei restaurant) / Nanzenji, Tokyo
4.
Under 5,000 yen] Enjoy the scenery of the ancient capital [Kyo Ryori Kodaiji Hashiba] Kyo Yuba Set / Higashiyama
5.
Under 5,000 yen] Moon Course at Junjo Nanzenji Temple / Nanzenji Temple
6.
Under 5,000 yen] View the seasonal garden [Sohonke Yudofu Okutan, Shimizu Branch] at Mukashi Dofu Ichidori/Higashiyama
7.
Under 5,000 yen] Yu-dofu set meal at Seizan Soudou, where you can be surrounded by comfortable tranquility / Arashiyama
8.
Gion Uemori's yudofu and yuba kaiseki (hot tofu and yuba leaves) is perfect for celebrations.
9.
Under 5,000 yen] Yu-dofu set at Kyoto Cuisine "Isobe" located in Maruyama Park / Higashiyama
10.
Tofu dishes and Obanzai Kyoto Mamehachi Lunch (under 5,000 yen) / Ponto-cho
11.
Under 5,000 yen] A casual Matsu Course at Yudofu Takemura / Arashiyama
12.
Under 5,000 yen] A course of tofu dishes at Tofu Cuisine Rengetsujaya! [Tofu Cuisine at Tofu Restaurant Rengetsu Jaya (10-course menu / Higashiyama)
13.
Under 5,000 yen] Shichikusa Yudofu, vegetarian cuisine at Seigenin in the World Heritage Site Ryoan-ji Temple / Ryoan-ji Temple
14.
Yudofu Sagano] Yudofu set meal in an atmospheric building / Arashiyama
15.
Under 5,000 yen] Lunch at Kyoto Tofu Fujino, just a short walk from Kyoto Station! [Kyoto Tofu Tofu Set for lunch at Kyoto Tofu Fujino / Kyoto Station
16.
Under 5,000 yen] Established over 100 years ago, Kyoto Yuba Cuisine Kaméya Honke has been in business for more than 100 years! [Kyoto Yuba Cuisine Kaméya Honke Tofu Kaiseki (Gojo) / Omiya
17.
Shirakawa at Tousuiro Gionten (under 10,000 yen) in Gion, a historic Kyoto townhouse.
18.
Gion Kurashita's Yudofu Kaiseki (hot tofu course), where you can experience the spirit of hospitality / Gion, Kyoto
19.
Yudofu Kaiseki at Kikusui on the approach to Nanzenji Temple with a view of the garden created by a master gardener / Nanzenji Temple

16. Yudofu Sagano] Yudofu set meal in an atmospheric building / Arashiyama

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.

Yudofu Sagano "Yudofu Set Meal

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!

Yudofu Sagano Exterior

Yudofu Sagano

  • boiled tofu Sagano
  • 45 Sagano-baba-cho, Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 7 min. walk from Arashiyama Sta. on the Randen Line
  • Tel. 075-871-6946
  • 11:00-17:30 (LO/16:30)
    Closes when all tofu is gone.
    Irregular holidays
  • All seats non-smoking Fully private room available 20 parking lots
  • https://kyoto-sagano.jp/

17. Under 5,000 yen] Lunch at Kyoto Tofu Fujino, just a short walk from Kyoto Station! [Kyoto Tofu Tofu Set for lunch at Kyoto Tofu Fujino / Kyoto Station

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.

Kyo Tofu Fujino "Lunchtime Hot Tofu Set

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.

Kyotofu Fujino

Kyotofu Fujino

  • Kyotofu Fujino
  • 11F JR Kyoto Isetan, Higashi Shiokoji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
  • Tel. 075-352-5401
  • 11:00-22:00 (LO/21:15)
    Closed irregularly (in accordance with the closure of JR Kyoto Isetan)

18. Under 5,000 yen] Established over 100 years ago, Kyoto Yuba Cuisine Kaméya Honke has been in business for more than 100 years! [Kyoto Yuba Cuisine Kaméya Honke Tofu Kaiseki (Gojo) / Omiya

[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.

Kameya Honke "Tofu Kaiseki (Gojo)

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.

Interior view of "Kameya Honke

Kyoto Yuba Cuisine KAMEYA-HONKE

  • Kyoto-style yuba cuisine Kamaya Honke
  • 135 Nishiki Omiya-cho, Omiya-dori Shijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 1 minute walk from Exit 1 of Hankyu "Omiya" station
  • Tel. 075-841-8126
  • 11:30~14:00
    17:00 - 21:00 (Inquire by 20:00 the day before for irregular hours)
    Closed on Mondays

19. Shirakawa at Tousuiro Gionten (under 10,000 yen) in Gion, a historic Kyoto townhouse.

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.

Baihe" at Doushirou Gion Branch

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.

Toushirou Gion Exterior

Toushirou Gion Branch

  • restaurant restaurant restaurant
  • 38-1 Bishamon-cho, 4-chome, Higashioji-dori Matsubara-agaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 1 minute walk from bus stop "Higashiyama Yasui"
    15-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station
  • Monday-Saturday 11:30-15:00 (LO/14:00), 17:00-21:00 (LO/20:30)
    Sundays and holidays 11:30-15:00 (LO/14:00), 17:00-21:30 (LO/21:00)
    *Store closes at 7:30 p.m.
    7 days a week
  • All seats non-smoking No private room No parking
  • https://tousuiro.com/gion

20. Gion Kurashita's Yudofu Kaiseki (hot tofu course), where you can experience the spirit of hospitality / Gion, Kyoto

[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.

Gion Kusashita "Yudofu Kaiseki

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.

Gion Kusatsura Interior view

Gion Kurashita

  • living in idleness
  • 570-157, South side of Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 7 minutes on foot from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station
    10 minutes walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station".
  • Tel. 075-551-1505
  • 12:00-15:00 (LO/13:30) *Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 11:30-15:00 (LO/13:30)
    17:00-22:00 (LO/20:00)
    Irregular holidays
  • No smoking (only electronic cigarettes are allowed in private rooms). Preschool children (under 6 years old) are not allowed in the restaurant.
  • https://www.gion-kurashita.com/
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
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