Asahi et Rive gauche — Restaurant in Kyoto

We had an excellent French/Japanese meal at Le Rive Gauche. Small place, which has a seperate identity as a udon restaurant at lunch time; just four tables in the back room, and a counter in the front. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about France, French food, and French wine. Not sure about her level of English, since we spoke in Japanese, but we liked her very much. We each had the 6,000 Yen course, which is plenty of food. Multiple courses: a tasty amuse-bouche, a grilled scallop , homemade chicken terrine, tataki kamasu (barracuda!) on green leaves, a cup of very nice mushroom soup, then our main dishes. My partner had fish; I had soft beef. Desert of choice (white wine jelly with persimmon for my partner) or cheese (for me); and coffee. Each dish of a smaller size, typical of Japanese dining. All carefully prepared and presented; all excellent, including the coffee.

The food seemed like such a good deal that we splurged on a bottle of wine (they have some very expensive ones, but some more reasonable). All in, it came to about Yen 10,000 for each of us, which at the current exchange rate is a great bargain. Definitely recommend for a special Japanese/French meal...

The place is mall with only a few tables . The room is Spartan but elegant. We had a choice of three prix fix dinner and chose the middle one, which consisted of several delightful courses of soup, salad, pate main course and desert. Everything was outstanding Given the location, this is not a tourist place but a licious neighborhood restaurant. Highly...

One of my favorite restaurants in Japan. Excellent and fresh food cooked with love, and very kind chefs/owners. Highly recommend the wagyu beef. The homemade bread is also amazing! (They also serve Japanese food during weekdays...