Ganko Sanjo Honten — Restaurant in Kyoto

I went to this Restaurant while I was traveling in Japan. I am gluten free because I am celiac which is a difficult disease when you travel but I never had any problems since I arrived in Japan. I spent few days in Tokyo, Hakone and Kanazawa and have visited and eaten in several places from high end restaurants to very small unpretentious places like street food bars. When I tried to pop in Ganko Sojen, I had no reservation and they were absolutely fine to accommodate my table, the moment I showed my card in Japanese explaining I am gluten free they put me a lot of excuses for to not accommodate my request, I felt extremely offended and disappointed as they have a lot of sushi, sashimi and that it is absolutely fine for me and we tried to explain, but the lack of flexibility and empathy make me feel really bad. I am an expert in the Food and Beverage industry I felt this place as a “wanna be restaurant” with no idea of customer service and the chef has no clue of what flexibility means when I asked just to have dishes that were part of their menu with no changes or amendments. All experience was extremly unrespectful and outrageous when you have a...

Ganko Sanjo Honten is a popular Japanese restaurant located in downtown Kyoto, offering a diverse menu that includes sushi, kaiseki, and shabu-shabu. With its spacious interior and traditional Japanese ambiance, it caters to both tourists and locals seeking an authentic dining experience. The restaurant is known for its reasonably priced sushi sets and a la carte options, providing good value for money.

The establishment features private tatami rooms, making it suitable for various occasions, from family gatherings to business meetings. Its proximity to Sanjo Station ensures easy access for visitors exploring the city. While the restaurant is frequented by tourists, it maintains a reputation for quality food and service. An English menu is available, facilitating a comfortable dining experience for international guests.

Overall, Ganko Sanjo Honten offers a pleasant and accessible introduction to Japanese cuisine in a central...

💜 This was our last dinner in Kyoto - Sanjo Dori, Gion District. ▪ Florence's - 🍱Kaiseki meal ( ¥1600 with taxes) ▪ Hui Huat's - 🍤 Tempura set (¥1600 with taxes) ▪ Deep Fried Sardine Roll (¥398)

🌸🌸💮 The meals were beautifully presented and were scrumptious. 🔷️ And the gohan (rice) was garnished with cooked edamame (soy beans) & julienned strips of golden yellow egg omelette. 💛 Oh my! Such pretty food decorations.

🟫 Service here was friendly & efficient. The aesthetics of the restaurant is what wow-ed me.

🩷 The twigs of white cherry blossoms, the frosted glass panels, the soft and dim lighting, the washi paper lamps...all these combined to give the place a luxurious feel.

🍱 If you have time to spare, do go here for a meal.🩶 You...