Dainoji
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Visited here on a busy Wednesday lunch time. Waited about 20 minutes for a seat but it was well worth it. The staff moved people through the restaurant quickly. We went here for the gluten free reviews and was not disappointed. The staff cooked me a gluten free Buta Kimchi Don in a seperate area to the rest of the restuarant and it was delicious. The older staff lady even brought me the kimchi container to check the ingredients. Also highly recommend the okonomiyaki japanese special that my partner had - light and fluffy texture and you can cook it yourself. The staff will look after you to ensure you don't burn it. Highly recommend this place for tasty food and good vibe.
Josh CornishJosh Cornish
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I came here to try okonomiyaki and I had a great experience! I got the pork, egg, and noodle dish with tomatoes added in which was great. I really liked that the process of making the dish is a mix of doing it yourself along with having a staff member help you with parts. It’s rewarding to have a part in the process but its also reassuring to have someone help out when you don’t know what you’re doing 😅. I would definitely recommend adding a lot of the okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise.
EvelynEvelyn
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Our family has lived in Japan for almost 3 years (in Misawa, Aomori), and while visiting Kyoto we were able to stop here for lunch. Please be assured that this is some of the best food we have had while living in Japan! The service was excellent, and we were able to sit outside which was a great alternative option for us [with a toddler] on a hot day. We will think about this delicious lunch often and we hope to be able to come back some day!
Jillian QuinnJillian Quinn
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Do-it-yourself Okonomiyaki. Very nice staff explaining how to do it. The fact is that it would taste better and look better if they prepared it themselves! Found it a bit expensive considering the ingredients (one egg and some toppings) and the do-it-yourself. 3100¥ for 2 (for 2 omelettes, 1 small bowl of rice and 2 tea), but worth the experience. Very small place, arrive before noon to get a table (after Kinkaku-ji, on the way to Ryoan-ji).
Cherina Bula-LafontCherina Bula-Lafont
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Touring around Kyoto for a few days and before visiting the Golden Pavillion, we decided to have lunch. Okonomiyaki was the selected cuisine, and Dainoji was the venue. Had a small wait, but it was well worth it. It was a fun experience cooking the pancake and topping it. Staff were fun, and the pancake was very tasty. It was one of the best we have had. Would recommend.
Grant MattiskeGrant Mattiske
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I want to go back! Such a friendly owner and the other staff were great. They teach you how to make your own okonomiyaki: How to flip it and which toppings to add. The plate was a little dirty, you could see the leftovers of the customers before us, and the place didn't feel that clean. But still the food tasted good and you really feel welcomed there!
MarliesMarlies
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Nearby Attractions Of Dainoji
Kinkaku-ji
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Hirano Shrine
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Shikichi Shrine (Wara Tenjingu)
Shikichi (Wara Tenjingu) Shrine
Rokuon-ji Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion)
Injō-ji Temple (Sembon Emma-dō)
Kyoto Prefectural Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts
Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts

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