Arm — Restaurant in Uji

We walked into this easy to miss restaurant to catch a break from the pouring rain and grab a quick bite and ended up meeting the sweetest uncle who prepared some of the BEST fried rice and hot chocolate we had in Kyoto! Food was delicious, service was very warm. The chef/owner has run the restaurant for over 50 years and although we had to use Google Translate, we ended up having a wonderful chat with him.

It was a perfect stop on the way to Byōdō-in Temple. Highly...

Highly recommend if you like to eat and feel like a local. The hospitable and friendly atmosphere will make you feel at home. Went during the lunch hour so the options were three different egg over seasoned rice skillet. Mix in your egg to create a delectable rich rice bowl which will keep you full and energized for your walk along the Uji river. The chef is extremely friendly, courteous and talented. My friends and me were beyond lucky to find...

Lovely experience! Run by the sweetest old man, it's a small menu that mainly serves curry on rice. You have the option of wet or dry and they both come with a bit of sweet pickled ginger. There's also a small set combo of hot coffee/tea with hotcakes or an apple pie for 700y, which is basically around how much everything else with. It's also served on the cutest plates 😄 the owner is very nice and even brought a little notebook out after our...