Unagi to, COFFEE — Restaurant in Kyoto

Hi! Suggest you stop scrolling and read this! We just happened to walk by this wonderful place on the way to find our Ryokan accommodations. There was a small line so we dropped our bags off at our home and went back. The line was gone. If you want the best unagi (eel) you have ever had -come here! We watched Noriko lovingly prepare each item that went on the tray. The making of the intricate Japanese omelette was especially cool to watch! Noriko is so nice and we were able to easily communicate using a Translate app. What a wonderful experience after just arriving in Kyoto for five days. We would recommend sitting at the counter as you have an opportunity to watch the food being prepared.(Although you have to stand up or kneel on your chair to actually see everything). If you like or love grilled eel or want to try it come here. If you have never had it, it is a thin, delicate fish basted with a...

We absolutely loved the unagi here! We sat at the bar and loved watching the chef grill the eel right in front of us! You can feel her care and sincerity in these meals. The eel was perfectly cooked and paired well with the rice and the side dishes. Would happily recommend to all my friends and family! The only thing to be mindful of is that the restaurant can get a little smoky at times, wish the ventilation was a little bit better!! But otherwise a...

Beautiful and intimate Java spot! Stopped in for a cup of coffee and got more than I expected - they have a very nice and carefully selected variety of coffee, tea and alcoholic beverages. They also serve cakes as well as a variety of dishes - the charcoal grill smelled unbelievably inviting and I wish I had the appetite to try some dishes. The individual behind the counter (owner?) was also very friendly and I am glad...