Tofu Restaurant Seigen-in — Restaurant in Kyoto

This is an experience you don't want to miss while in Japan. It's situated inside a temple and you need to buy a ticket to enter the premises. This place serves plant based Japanese cuisine. The tofu hotpot with veggies and rice is very delicious and flavorful. I have not eaten fresher tofu than this before. Two of the tofu hotpot dishes is more than enough for 3 people. Use the soy sauce literally. More than the food the ambience is wonderful. The garden and pond are pure heaven! The tatami mats add to an authentic experience. You will need to take off your shoes and sit down on cushions. Unlimited free green tea! If you just have a beverage or don't order a dish per person there is a 300¥ charge. Payment is only cash and to be made before the meal. Completely recommended, not...

Yudofu (Boiled Tofu) restaurant on the grounds of Ryōan-ji.

They only have one thing on the menu and they do a pretty good job at it. Paid 2000 yen for a pot of yudofu and a side of rice. I went alone, but one order of yudofu is more than enough for two, maybe even three people.

Interior has a wonderful traditional Japanese atmosphere, and you get a view of the outside garden while you eat which only makes it better.

I went on a work day during less than ideal weather so there was hardly anyone in there, but they don't have many tables so I imagine it can fill up pretty quickly on busier days.

Note, you do have to pay before eating, and its cash only, so be...

If you like tofu and happen to be a traveler in Kyoto, this is the place for you. We came for brunch at 11 and didn't have to wait at all. The whole experience is something unforgetable. The view on the beautiful garden and the traditionally Japanese styled dining room calm the mind and made us feel at rest. On top of that, the tofu is deliciously tender. But the secret star of the meal was the sauce: Of all yutofu restaurants in Kyoto I've tried, this sauce hasn't been beaten by any other.

All in all: Not cheap, yes, but definitely an experience I'd recommend to anyone who wants to rest and eat in a...