Men Bistro Nakano — Restaurant in Kyoto

This little restaurant is an absolute gem! We stayed at a hotel nearby and enjoyed our meal at Nakano so much that we returned the following evening to eat there again. The food is Japanese with a French influence and it is both truly delicious and incredibly reasonably priced. The staff are friendly and the service is very prompt. The decor feels a little bit '50s retro and curiously features a number of portraits of Wile E. Coyote, the Warner Bros cartoon character (we asked why and we were simply told that the chef just likes him!). We also enjoyed the classic mid-century jazz music playing in the background. I had the Potato Potage soup one evening and I can't stop...

Had a lovely little lunch here to escape the rain and satisfy our hunger for ramen! It’s a French Japanese fusion and we tried the black ramen, white ramen and herb fried chicken. The black broth was very hearty and I enjoyed the noodles and pork. The white broth was nice and light. The noodle texture was the real winner here for us. Great ajitama egg. There is quirky wil e coyote deco. Not too mobility friendly as there are two steps leading down. Limited menu but enjoyable nevertheless. Kind and patient service as...

Went here with for a date on a late Sunday afternoon and the place wasn't busy at all, which is usually a bad sign, right? But Nakano is a great spot if you are looking for unique noodle dishes (kind of like French Japanese fushion) that are delicious but not overpriced. We ordered our meals with the drink and dessert set. Their dark coffee and wonderful marscapone ice cream made it...