Mamemono to Taiyaki Arashiyama Honten — Restaurant in Kyoto

Busy taiyaki shop visited by locals and tourists alike. You can see them making the taiyaki as you're lining up.

There's 3 choices of taiyaki available with choices of drinks. When I visited, they had a special with a taiyaki with a cold or hot coffee for 550yen.

The taiyaki was nice and warm, a bit buttery and the dough was slightly chewy (in a good way). The red bean paste was sweet but not overpowering. Really enjoyed both the coffee and taiyaki.

Highly recommend for anyone with a...

I came here Monday at noon and there was no line at all, but after I lined up, the queue grew like crazy. The taiyaki was delicious, it was crispy on the edges, fluffy and soft on the inside, the custard was piping hot at the first bite, but so delicious I didn't mind burning my mouth. I also got an iced matcha latte which was really refreshing and filling. I loved it and will...

I simply followed a long line in Arashiyama shopping area. And even if I was not in the mood for sweets, the taiyaki here lifted me up. I loved how soft and not-too-sweet red bean went so well with the butter in Taiyaki. And oh, please get the coffee, it is so smooth and compliment the taiyaki so well. I would love to have them...