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[Enjoy spring gourmet at GOOD NATURE STATION! Delicious and eye-catching limited menu items that will make your body happy!

Gourmet foods to fully enjoy the spring season are now available at the stores in GOOD NATURE STATION, a commercial complex located in Shijo-Kawaramachi. In addition to tea menus based on the theme of "food regimen," which is to help you recover from illness, there are parfaits, afternoon tea, and drinks using Kyoto strawberries, all of which are only available during this season. Indulge your body and soul with the delicacies of the season.

1.Check①] From tea menus to help you stay in shape to vegetable course menus, Hyssop offers a wide variety of spring menu items! Spring limited menu is available at Hyssop.

[Cafe-restaurant [Hyssop] is located on the 4th floor of GOOD NATURE STATION.] Here, you can enjoy sweets that incorporate medicinal herbs and party plans that allow you to enjoy seasonal vegetables. You can spend a relaxing time taking a deep breath while taking care of yourself.

Hyssop Spring Curing Tea Set

Spring Curing Tea Set 3,500 yen

The first thing to note is the afternoon tea, which offers five easy-to-eat sized sweets based on the theme of "food regimen" with a cup of tea. The desserts include a moderately sweet but satisfying strawberry daifuku and a rich gelato made from organic strawberries, allowing you to enjoy strawberries in a variety of flavors and ways. In addition, the lineup is rich in variety and enjoyable, including kinako (soybean flour) balls made with black beans, which are expected to have antioxidant properties, and coconut oshiruko (soup stock) with kumquat, pomegranate, and other ingredients. The hojicha-based yoseicha is an original blend with the aroma of octagon, tangy ginger, jujube, and wolfberry fruit.

Spring Curing Tea Set
Period of offer / May 12, 2024 (Sun.)
Serving hours/14:30-17:00 (last entry/16:30)
Fee / 3,500 yen
Reservation / Reservation required at least 2 days in advance
Set includes.
Strawberry Daifuku / Organic strawberry gelato / Black soybean kinako balls / Caramel nut monaka / Coconut soup stock / Soy milk soup with pickled rape blossoms and baby sardines (served separately) / Early spring curative tea (hojicha, natsume, wolfberry, octagon, ginger, kumquat)
 


Hyssop Beauty Bean Blossom

Beautiful Bean Blossom 980 yen

Next up is the Beauty Bean Blossom, a smooth, slightly warmed soybean-flour dish with a ginger syrup that boosts the immune system. It is topped with white fungus, which is said to replenish the body with necessary moisture, and protein-rich peanuts and black beans in a well-balanced manner. The optional "peach jiao" (桃膠) is said to moisturize the skin and is known as a valuable medicinal ingredient in China. This visually appealing and delicious sweet treat will enhance your beauty both physically and mentally.

beautiful bean curd
Period of offer / May 12, 2024 (Sun.)
Serving hours/14:30-17:00 (last entry/16:30)
Fee/980 yen
Reservation/Not required
 


Hyssop White chocolate gâteau with strawberries and cherry blossoms

White gateau chocolat with strawberries and cherry blossoms 1,200 yen

In addition to the "food regimen" menu, here is a sweet treat that is also worth noting. This white gateau chocolat allows you to enjoy the various flavors of seasonal strawberries and spring-like cherry blossoms. The richness of white chocolate is preserved in a simple gâteau au chocolat, topped with two kinds of strawberries: fresh strawberries and strawberries compote with red wine, which is full of sweetness. The cream with a refreshing aroma of yuzu (Japanese citron) and homemade ice cream flavored with cherry blossoms are served together.

White chocolate gâteau with strawberries and cherry blossoms
Period of offer / May 12, 2024 (Sun.)
Serving hours/14:30-17:00 (last entry/16:30)
Fee/1,200 yen
Reservation/Not required
 


Hyssop Spring Herbal Cource

Hyssop Spring Herbal Cource6000yen

During dinner time, a rare course meal consisting of only vegetables, mainly from Kyoto's Yamada Farm, is served. The course begins with a tuile made with carrots with a strong flavor, followed by a red salad with trevis in a soy milk yogurt sauce, and a potage of turnips. For the main course, a dish of sweet spring asparagus simply roasted and paired with a Hollandaise-style sauce, and a satisfying dish of organically grown daikon radish seasoned with a balsamic vinegar and soy sauce sauce. Even the dessert of butterbur sprouts made into gelato at the end of the course will allow you to enjoy the spring aroma of the vegetables with their strength and sweetness filling your mouth.

Hyssop Spring Herbal Cource
Period of offer / May 7, 2024 (Tuesday)
Hours: 17:30 - 21:00 (last entry at 20:00)
Fee/6000 yen
Reservation / Reservation required at least 2 days in advance
 


Hyssop Spring Party Plan

Hyssop Spring Party Plan with a choice of two courses for ¥5,000 or ¥6,500

Also not to be missed is the colorful sharing-type party plan that allows you to enjoy spring vegetables and wild plants to the fullest. In addition to a hearty appetizer platter with plenty of seasonal vegetables, cheese, and prosciutto ham, the menu also includes a variety of dishes that can only be enjoyed during this season, such as fritters with wild vegetables and risotto made with garland chrysanthemum, which give the dish a bitter taste of spring. The main dish, choufalushi, is a tender dish of cabbage and minced meat stewed in shiitake mushroom broth and flavored with rosemary and other herbs. This dish goes well with beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages, but is also suitable for people who do not drink, making it a good choice for parties of all ages.

Hyssop Spring Party Plan
Period of offer/ - April 24, 2024 (Wed.)
Hours: 17:30 - 21:00 (last entry at 20:00)
Fee / 5,000 yen and 6,000 yen (with free drinks)
Reservation / Reservation required at least 2 days in advance
Set includes.
5,000 yen plan
Amuse / Appetizer of the day / Fritter of wild vegetables with jambara salt / Brown rice risotto with shirasu and garland chrysanthemum / Choufalusi (stewed cabbage and minced meat)
Plan: ¥6,500
Amuse / Appetizer of the day / Wild vegetable fritters with jambara salt / Brown rice risotto with shirasu and garland chrysanthemum / Roasted salmon with mushroom mustard sauce / Choufalusi (stewed cabbage and minced meat) / Organic strawberry gelato
Main course (choufalusi) can be changed to roasted Japanese beef for +2,000 yen.
Drink Menu
Draft beer (Heartland) / Wine (red and white) / Whiskey (highball, ginger highball, coke highball) / Shochu highball (lemon and peach) / Cocktails (gin, vodka, dita, black currant, Campari)
Soft drinks (orange, ginger ale, cola, oolong tea)
Non-alcoholic wine (red and white)

Hyssop

  • hyssop
  • GOOD NATURE STATION 4F
  • Tel.075-352-3728
  • Lunch 11:30-14:30 (LO)
    Light Lunch & Cafe 14:30-17:00 (LO/16:30)
    Dinner 17:30 - 21:00 (Food LO / 20:00, Drink LO / 20:30)
  • Open irregularly (in accordance with the facility)
  • All seats non-smoking No private room
  • https://goodnaturestation.com/restaurant/hyssop/

2.check②] Take your time to enjoy! Gorgeous sweets using sweet and sour organic strawberries / ERUTAN RESTAURANT / BAR

Located on the 1st floor, [ERUTAN RESTAURANT / BAR] offers a variety of casual dining options from morning to bar. During café hours, you can enjoy parfaits using organic strawberries from Kyoto and a gorgeous afternoon tea (reservations required). Visit for dessert after lunch or in the afternoon when you want to relax.

ERUTAN RESTAURANT / BAR Organic Strawberry and Chocolate Parfait

Organic strawberry and chocolate parfait 1880 yen

This lovely parfait is made with an abundance of organic strawberries from Kyoto and is inspired by spring and cherry blossoms. It is composed of chocolate mousse, citrus confiture, and strawberry-flavored raw chocolate, and the organic strawberry sorbet and chocolate ice cream contain alcohol. More than just sweet and sour, this parfait is truly a treat for adults.

Organic strawberry and chocolate parfait
Period of offer / ~early May, 2024
Serving hours/14:00-17:00 (LO/16:30)
Fee/1880 yen
Reservation/Not required
 


ERUTAN RESTAURANT / BAR Organic Strawberry and Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea

Organic Strawberry and Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea from 3,980 yen

If you want to spend an elegant afternoon, afternoon tea is a must. The spring-like lineup of desserts, including cherry and strawberry Mont Blanc with strawberries wrapped in cherry bean paste cream, cherry macarons with cherry ganache and mascarpone cream, and strawberry tart with green tea tart topped with cherry jelly and fresh strawberries, is an exciting marriage of strawberries and cherry blossoms. In addition to a total of 10 gorgeous strawberry desserts, three types of savory dishes featuring spring ingredients carefully selected by the chef will be available. Enjoy a tea time filled with strawberries while feeling the arrival of spring.

Organic Strawberry and Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea
Period of offer / ~early May, 2024
Hours of service/14:30-17:00 (last entry/16:00) *2 hours, 90 minutes for free flow
Price: with welcome drink (without drink) 3980 yen (including tax), with welcome drink (+2 drinks) 4580 yen (including tax), with welcome drink (with free flow) 4980 yen (including tax)
Reservations / Reservations required by 15:00 the day before (limited to 30 servings per day)

Contents
Welcome drink / Berry and Earl Grey fruit tea
Sweets: Cherry and strawberry Mont Blanc, cherry macaroon, cherry and strawberry bonbon chocolate, strawberry verrine shortcake, strawberry and pistachio puffs, rare cheese cake, strawberry tart, pistachio financier, green tea mousse
Cherry Blossom Color Zuppa with White Bean Curd and Soy Milk Gelato
Savory: Ponde Cajo of Sakura Shrimp, Spanish Mackerel and Sakura Daikon with Organic Strawberries, Prosciutto Ham and Ricotta Cheese
Drinks: 6 kinds of organic tea (selected from Art Of Tea, an organic tea brand from LA), ERUTAN original roast coffee (supervised by Little Darling Coffee Roasters in Aoyama, Tokyo)

ERUTAN RESTAURANT / BAR

  • El Tan Restaurant / Bar
  • GOOD NATURE STATION 1F
  • Tel. 075-352-3714
  • Lunch 11:30-14:00 (LO)
    Cafe 14:00-17:00 (LO/16:30)
    Dinner 17:30-22:00 (Food LO/21:00, Drink LO/21:30)
    Bar 18:00-23:00 (LO/22:30)
  • Open irregularly (in accordance with the facility)
  • All seats non-smoking Fully private room available
  • https://goodnaturestation.com/restaurant/erutan/

3.Check ③] Using strawberries grown in Kyoto! Easy menu to keep on hand / GOOD NATURE KITCHEN

GOOD NATURE KITCHEN, located in the center of 1FMARKET, is a natural deli that proposes delicious ways to enjoy seasonal ingredients using cooking methods that maximize the power of the ingredients. In addition to soft-serve ice cream and salads made with strawberries grown in Kyoto, the menu includes refreshing drinks that feel the spring breeze and other dishes that can be enjoyed casually.

GOOD NATURE KITCHEN

From left to right: Kyoto strawberries and organic corn flakes sofutto (650 yen), vegan spring salad with Kyoto strawberries (980 yen) (take-out only), Kyoto strawberry and lime saltie soda (770 yen) (eat-in only)

Recommended for a mid-shopping refreshment is the Kyoto Strawberry and Organic Corn Flake Soto, a soft-serve ice cream made with Miyama milk, which is characterized by its richness, and topped with homemade sauce made with pulpy Kyoto strawberries, organic corn flakes, and chocolate. The lineup also includes a vegan spring salad with Kyoto strawberries, cereals, and nuts, perfect for cherry blossom viewing, and a Kyoto strawberry and lime salty soda with simple ingredients of Kyoto strawberry pulp and homemade jam with the sourness of lime. Feel the spring with a menu featuring sweet and sour strawberries.

Kyoto strawberries and organic cornflake sofutto
Period of supply / End of April, 2024
Hours: 10:00 - 20:00
Fee/650 yen

Kyoto Strawberry Vegan Spring Salad
Period of supply / End of April, 2024
Hours: 10:00 - 20:00
Price/980 yen *Take-out only

Kyo Strawberry and Lime Salty Soda
Period of supply / End of April, 2024
Hours: 10:00 - 20:00
Price/770 yen *Eat-in only
*Sold for takeout at the 1F main plaza [MAENIWA] on March 30 (Sat.) and 31 (Sun.).

Service hours for all products will change to 10:00-21:00 on April 1 (Monday).

GOOD NATURE KITCHEN

  • Good Nature Kitchen
  • GOOD NATURE STATION 1F
  • Tel. 075-352-3712
  • 10:00 - 20:00 *Changed to 10:00 - 21:00 from April 1, 2024 (Monday)
  • Open irregularly (in accordance with the facility)
  • All seats non-smoking No private room
  • https://goodnaturestation.com/restaurant/kitchen/

In addition to those introduced here, there is a lineup of other recommended spring sweets. For details, please contacthereCheck the

GOOD NATURE STATION

  • Good Nature Station
  • 318-6, Inari-cho, 2-chome, Shijo-sagaru, Kawaramachi-Dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 2 minutes walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station"
    5 min. walk from Exit 3 of Gion-Shijo Station, Keihan
  • Parking lot for 200 cars (multi-level parking)
*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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