Restaurant Arashiyama — Restaurant in Kyoto

Look for Mr Shimabukuro, he welcomed us at the bus parking today, it was a pleasant start of the year indeed. First time ever to feel real and warm hospitality in a free standing japanese restaurants. Most of restaurants crew visited previously had given us cold fake,yet pelastic smile but not here today. Great japanese lunch buffet, make your own steam pot, roast beef was the buffet highlights. Child seat provided.....etc. well done to this place, no wonder it was full. For tour operators, also you can book bus...

Tour guide said might not be the tastiest, but very aesthetically pleasing food. I beg to differ, when your food is so beautiful, it's hard to be bad. It's a buffet tho, so you'll have to arrange the food yourself. You get this 3x3 plates that you place your food on. I had fun decorating my plate. Choices ranges from fried foods, pickles, grilled, curry, spaghetti, cakes, desserts...

A little bit crowded but if you make a reservation in advance, you will have a great experience. The food is great many options available including for vegetarians. Coffee tea water desserts. Some local food available too, like fried yatsuhashi. If you happen to be in that area I recommend you go there. Some people say the air conditioning is too...