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soma Kawadoko

SOMA, located on Kiyamachi-dori, is a stylish bar where you can enjoy kawayuka (riverbeds) for as little as ¥1,000!

August 04, 2023 open

SOMA" (Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto) opened along Kiyamachi-dori, a historic street crowded with tourists. "SOMA" is a Hindu word meaning "moon god," and was named after the kawadoko (riverbed), which is likened to a moon viewing platform. The terrace seats offer a beautiful view of the moon, and many people visit to enjoy kawayuka-yuka, a summer tradition in Kyoto.

SOMA's Pate de Campagne

Pate de Campagne and colorful pickled vegetables, 1,300 yen. This dish is sprinkled with innovations such as cutting the fat into large pieces so that the chewy texture of the meat can be enjoyed. Enjoy the refreshing taste of the pickles with their strong acidity during the hot summer season!

The restaurant was opened with the idea of "offering a casual taste of Kyoto's alcove quality," and during the summer season from May 1 to September 30, customers can experience Kyoto's summer tradition of kawadoko without having to pay for a seat. The cash-only style is a no-frills experience where you order first when you enter the restaurant and then find your seat. Since you can order just a drink and an entrée, the kawadoko experience can be had for as little as 1,000 yen, making it the perfect place to make your kawadoko debut.

SOMA Salad

[A green salad using pesticide-free vegetables from Nishimura Vegetable Garden for 1,500 yen. Plenty of seasonal vegetables seasoned with lemon and cheese-based dressing, a dish that goes well with alcohol.

The owner, Mr. Kida, also runs a construction company, so the Western-style building has Japanese architectural techniques sprinkled throughout. The interior walls are plastered by hand by a plasterer, and the exterior walls are covered with tiles made from the scraps of the Sun Building, which attracted attention at the 1970 Osaka World's Fair.

SOMA Appearance

Reservations are accepted throughout the year for inside seating, allowing diners to enjoy their food in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant has an extensive drink menu, so it is recommended to ask about drinks that go well with the dishes and enjoy pairing them with each other.

SOMA Interior

Kawadoko data

  • Kawadoko hours: 17:00-23:00
  • Kawadoko Period / Scheduled from May 1 to September 30, 2024. For details, please contact the store.
  • Approximate budget / from 2000 yen at night
    A la carte / Yes
    seat charge/no
    Service charge/no
    Reservations not accepted

SOMA

  • soma
  • August 04, 2023 open
  • 177 Minoya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 8 minutes walk from Exit 3 of "Kiyomizu Gojo Station" of Keihan
  • Tel. 075-708-8773
  • 17:00 - 24:00 (LO / 23:30) *Floor seating available from ~23:00
  • Irregular holidays
  • All seats non-smoking (smoking space available) No private room No parking
  • https://www.instagram.com/soma.kyoto/
  • PHOTO/Emi Masuda, TEXT/Yurie Sano
*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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