古本＆読書カフェ 大力餅 / BookCafe Dairiki — Restaurant in Kyoto

I am new to the area and needed a break from all the touristy destinations and shops so I stumbled upon this book cafe. There was a sign out with book cafe written in a word collage format. The atmosphere had a cozy vibe and was well-decorated with books and other trinkets. Even though I didn't know how to speak Japanese the owner warmly greeted me. He guided me through the menu and explained in detail of his signature dishes. I got the pork dish with 7-day marinated pork, homemade mustard and a vinegar-soy sauce blend that tied everything together. It was very gourmet and I felt at home.

I had a very insightful conversation with the owner. Although we had a language barrier we used Google Translate to communicate. We got to know each other a bit more and had deep conversations on matters like politics and lifestyle in Japan, likewise I shared my experiences having lived in America. He seemed interested in what I have to say and provided useful insights in return. I really enjoyed this 1 on 1 moment and it was a highlight of my...

Our third time in Kyoto we’re more actively exploring off the beaten path and managed to run into this gem of a café and owner.

A perfect, quiet, break from the craziness surrounding the Fushimi Inari nowadays. A very welcoming owner, sharing with us his detailed menu of food and drinks, a lot of it locally made or sourced. We ate the Kyoto style udon which was great, the sake was excellent, and I (as a red bean lover) truly enjoyed the hand made traditional snacks.

We got some great recommendations for non-obvious places here in Kyoto, even as why Swedes we got to practice a bit of our beginner Japanese, and had a lovely time in this cozy place. We...

Cozy and friendly. It was raining outside and the owner gave us his own umbrellas, saying we can keep them. The atmosphere was so nice, it felt like I was meeting an old friend. The coffee was delicious aswell. Most memorable part of...