Toro Toro — Restaurant in Kyoto

We came across this adorable restaurant while waiting for the bus after a walk along the Philosopher’s Path. It is run by the cutest couple! Food was amazing! They had great vegan options. We had tomato basil salad, radish salad and tofu salad to start. All were fresh and so tasty! We had eggplant pasta, mushroom pasta (white wine) and mushroom pasta (Japanese flavour). Pasta was cooked to perfection and we have never seen so many different mushrooms in one dish! Flavours were amazing! Draft beer was great! We finished with a round of Campari on the rocks! Prices are...

The restaurant is cozy with warm-hearted owners. He is a guitarist cum chef and his wife is nice singer cum waitress. They are really nice although they say little English. From time to time they sing and play musical instrument with classical Japaneses and English songs. I had mushroom pizza - it’s thin, fresh and well grilled. I also ordered pumpkin soup but it’s a little bit sweet. In general, it deserve a visit especially if you are...

I've been to Japan a couple dozen times and have become fascinated by Japanese Italian food. In it's evolution to become japonified don't expect it of the food here to taste like what you have had in Europe or the US. Super nice folks, artsy quirky decor. Lovely music at the perfect loudness. Great food, creative. Enneagram 4, if you know...