Tsurara — Restaurant in Kyoto

Maybe a no go if you have sensory issues.

I was quickly seated on a hot day around lunchtime without a reservation.

The kakigori is good, nice ice texture and good amount of toppings and fillings.

However, it is served with a hammered spoon with a bumpy texture which has a horrible mouth feel. As an autistic person this made me feel quite naseous and the made the kakigori inedible, I explained to the waiter that I had a disability and asked for a normal spoon but he said they didn't have any which I find very hard to believe that no other spoons were used in food preparation.

I luckily had one of those tiny dessert spoons from the convenience store in my bag and used that otherwise my money would've just been wasted. I wouldn't go again as it's not an accessible space for me and not a friendly attitude towards...

One of Kyoto's most popular kakigori shops. You can line up but I recommend making a reservation in advance so you can just walk in! The day I went was 38C so I definitely didn't want to line up under the hot sun.

Their menu changes once in a while so check their Instagram for the latest. Since I came all the way there, I had their 3rd anniversary special, "RPG" (Rum Peach Gorgonzola), which comes with rum whipped cream, fresh peaches, gorgonzola syrup, chunks of mozzarella cheese, pine nuts, and a sprinkle of sansho peppers. It all worked! Looking forward to go back whenever I'm in Kyoto to try their...

Went on a Wednesday and still saw quite a few customers, which shows its popularity. The staff served me hot tea and provided a hot towel at the start, which was great service during this cold season. There wasn't any chasing to order even if I took a while to decide.

The Berry one I ordered (1500 yen) was pretty great, and I enjoyed how the flavors mixed together, especially once I reached the deeper part with cookie crumbs and pistachio sauce. I'm definitely planning to visit this place again in the...