Shimogamo Deli — Restaurant in Kyoto

Nice place! It was a choice of my little daughter who liked the place from the outside. It is inviting indeed. It’s not a conventional “westernized” deli but a nice Japanese interpretation which make it very interesting. We had lunch and we have been very happy for that. I am quite bad in Japanese, so I worked out in English and I had no problem. We felt that there is attention to prepare the food and care for the customer. We will try it again!...

They have very nice small salad options and the amounts given are perfect. Think “North American deli”. The salads are western style (especially great potato salad and a couscous one), some have one Japanese vegetable or another asian touch added. I like how there is a multi-salad plate choice that allows you to choose 3 salads. They have generously-sized mains as well. We like to get take away. The value for money...

My Japanese friend recommended this place as it is very close to Shimogamo shrine. The interior is very cozy and charming. There is a glass case by the cash register with a large selection of tasty side dishes. I recommend choosing the set meal to enjoy 3 side dishes with your main course. All of the options look delicious so it is hard to...