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Recommended Japanese lunch under 2000 yen

[2022] Enjoy it in Kyoto! 9 Recommended Japanese Lunches Under 2000 Yen

Introducing recommended Japanese lunches in the streets of Kyoto that can be enjoyed for under 2000 yen! The satisfying menu with attention to appearance is also recommended for sightseeing, special occasions, and small rewards.

1.Enjoy luxurious sukiyaki rice bowls at [Ushiya Yohei] / Marutamachi

The signboard menu of [Ushiya Yohei], which was introduced on TV, is the "Sukiyaki-ju and Obanzai Lunch", which is made by slowly soaking the meat so big that it sticks out of the box. If you mix the soft meat with the egg yolk and stuff it with rice, you will definitely be satisfied with your stomach and heart.

Ushiya Yohei's lunch set

Sukiyaki heavy set 1628 yen. The big chunk of meat on top of the rice has a big impact and will whet your appetite.

Ushiya Yohei

  • Ushiya Yohei
  • 117 Yokokajicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 6 minutes walk from Subway Marutamachi Station
  • Tel.075-741-8011
  • Lunch 11:30-15:00 (LO/14:00)

2.Enjoy a playful [Creative Cuisine Wa] lunch that combines Japanese and Chinese cuisine / Karasuma

In the store of [Creative Cuisine Wa], which offers creative cuisine that combines Chinese with a Japanese base, there are many exciting tricks such as chopstick rests in the shape of animals and sweets and origami menus. The dishes, such as obanzai made with seasonal Kyoto vegetables and crispy spring rolls, are all made with care. Check out the full lineup of monthly lunches that will make you wonder which one to eat.

Creative Cuisine Wano Lunch Set

Monthly lunch set 2000 yen. A very satisfying menu with 8 types of side dishes, rice, miso soup, and dessert.

creative cuisine

  • Sakuryu Riwa
  • Sanyo Rokkaku Building 1F, 82 Ryusui-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 7 minutes walk from Subway Karasuma Oike Station
  • Tel.075-708-6518
  • Lunch 11:30-14:00

3.[Tsuke x Koji Haccomachi] for a healthy fermented menu / Karasuma

At [Zuke x Koji Haccomachi], which was born from the desire to "live a rich life through fermentation," you can enjoy a set meal using fermented ingredients for all dishes. Dishes served in colorful small bowls are beautiful to look at, and the meat, fish, and vegetables are perfectly balanced in terms of nutrition.

Fermented rice from Haccomachi

Fermented gozen 1,690 yen. Fermented foods are used in all menus, and the dessert comes with Haccomachi's special pudding with mitarashi sauce made from soybean flour, mirin, and soy sauce.

Pickles x Koji Haccomachi

  • Tsuke x Koji Hakkomachi
  • 78-1 Masuyacho, Yanagibabashitaru, Sanjodori, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City
  • 5-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station
  • Tel.075-256-8883
  • Lunch 11:00-15:00 (LO/14:30)

4.Fresh fish delivered directly from the production area at [Anji Karasuma Rokkakuten] / Karasuma

At Anji Karasuma Rokkaku, you can enjoy fresh fish procured that day and delivered directly from the production area. The colorful sashimi is the main dish on the sashimi set, which comes with plump grilled fish and miso soup made with offal. I am happy to be able to taste delicious fish in Kyoto.

Anji sashimi set

Sashimi set 1300 yen. In addition to the main fish dishes, you can also enjoy obanzai

Seafood Bar Anji Karasuma Rokkaku Branch

  • Gyokochokusou Kaisen Sakaba Anji Karasumurokkuten
  • Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo Ward Rokkakudori Karasuma Higashiiri Dounomaecho 231 Hoshi no Ko Hexagon Building 2F
  • 3-minute walk from Subway Karasuma Oike Station
  • Tel.075-231-5375
  • Lunch 11:30-14:00 (LO/13:30)

5.Japanese restaurant [Ri KOTOWARI]/Kawaramachi, popular for its greedy 3-kind rice bowl plate

A casual-style Japanese restaurant attached to a specialty store that sells and repairs leather bags. A veteran chef with more than 20 years of experience in Japanese cuisine is particular about the season and offers the most delicious food in the best condition. The most popular lunch item is the "Lunch 3 Kinds of Rice Bowl". Even if you eat 3 bowls, you will be happy that it is a size that is easy to eat, about 1 bowl.

"Ri" KOTOWARI Today's Whimsical 3 Kinds of Rice Bowl Plate

"Lunch 3 kinds bowl" 1540 yen. On this day, three types of rice bowls will be available: Shirasu-don, Seafood Chirashi, and Roast Beef. Comes with miso soup, salad and 5 side dishes.

KOTOWARI

  • Kotowari
  • March 24, 2021 open
  • Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Nakagyo Ward, Urateradori, Rokkakugaru, Matsugaecho 463
  • 5-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station
    6 minutes on foot from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station"
  • Tel.075-366-4920
  • Lunch 11:00-15:00 (LO/14:30)

6.Lunch at [Tsukeyasai isoism] where you can enjoy various arrangements of homemade pickled vegetables / Kyoto Station

A pickled vegetable shop operated by [Isoya Group] in a house in Karasuma Nanajo Nishi. You can enjoy Kyoto's seasonal vegetables marinated in oil, miso, etc. with free ideas without being bound by the technique of Kyoto pickles. "Isoism no Hiru Gohan" is a plate with 12 kinds of pickled vegetables.

pickled vegetables isoism

"isoism lunch" 2000 yen. You can enjoy 12 kinds of pickled vegetables such as eggplants and tomatoes on a plate. Comes with vegetable soup and seasonal rice.

pickled vegetables isoism

  • Tsukeyasai Isoism
  • 114 Nakai-cho, Shichijo-dori, Karasuma-nishiiri, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 5 minute walk from JR Kyoto Station
  • Tel.075-353-5016
  • Lunch 11:30~, 12:00~, 13:00~, 13:30~ (75 minutes each time, advance reservations are best)

7.Lunch at [Koryori Takaya] with seasonal ingredients / Kyoto Station

A small restaurant with a white curtain facing the street. At the counter where you can feel the warmth of wood, the owner has 16 years of cooking experience. The "Hiru Gozen", which has 8 types of small plates, has unlimited refills of earthenware pot rice. You can enjoy the taste of dashi stock and the dishes sprinkled with seasonal ingredients.

KOKURIKI - Takaya's tasty rice and 10 small dishes

"Hiru Gozen (delicious rice and 8 kinds of small dishes)" 1870 yen (limited to 10 servings per day). Small dishes such as sashimi, grilled dishes, and simmered dishes are served with rice cooked in an earthenware pot with free refills.

Koryori Takaya

  • Koryori Takaya
  • 165 GEM7 1F
  • 5 minute walk from JR Kyoto Station
  • Tel.050-5485-3337
  • Lunch 12:00-14:00 (LO/13:30)

8.Tempura and fish change daily [Manzaratei NISHIKI] / Karasuma

A Kyomachiya store that was renovated from a kimono shop. In addition to the counter and table seats, you can enjoy your meal in the garden space inside the store. Nishiki Gozen Makunouchi style is very satisfying with obanzai and dessert. The charcoal-grilled fish and tempura change daily, so there's always something to look forward to when you visit.

Lunch at Manzaratei

Nishiki Gozen makunouchi style 1100 yen. Enjoy obanzai and daily main dishes

Manzaratei Nishiki

  • Manzarate Nishiki
  • Kyoto prefecture Kyoto
  • 2 minutes walk from Hankyu Karasuma Station
  • Tel.075-257-5748
  • Lunch 11:30-14:00 (LO/13:30)
    Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 17:00

9.Enjoy the delicious flavors of Kyoto at Chisou Inaseya / Karasuma Oike

A restaurant where you can enjoy local chicken dishes and Japanese sake that are unique to Kyoto in a space that was renovated from a townhouse built 70 years ago. For lunch, you can casually enjoy the delicacies of Kyoto, such as the ``Daily Obanzai Set'' where you can enjoy a variety of side dishes using vegetables from contracted farmers, and the ``Chisou Inaseya Set'', which is a colorful set of 7 dishes. .

Chiso Inaseya's Obanzai set meal of the day

Lunch-limited "Daily Obanzai" 1500 yen. You can enjoy small side dishes made with seasonal vegetables and freshly cooked rice from Kyoto.

Feast Inaseya

  • Chisou Inaseya
  • Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Nakagyo Ward, Sanjo-dori Yanagibabaageru Aburaya-cho 93
  • 5-minute walk from Subway Karasuma Oike Station
  • Tel.075-255-7250
  • Lunch 11:00-15:00 (LO/14:30)
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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