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🍜 Pontocho Rubin先斗町 魯ビン

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About Pontocho Rubin

Enjoy Kyoto cuisine made with seasonal ingredients in a space transformed from a 150-year-old 京町家 (Kyomachiya).


Details

Located in Pontocho, one of Kyoto's iconic geisha districts, is a kaiseki restaurant named "Takagi Fuku," housed in a 150-year-old machiya that has been beautifully renovated. In this charming space, guests can enjoy dishes made with a wealth of seasonal ingredients, meticulously sourced from across the country, with the head chef personally selecting fresh produce at the market each day. The menu changes daily based on the ingredients available. The restaurant offers seasonal set menus, hot pot dishes, a selection of sashimi made from fresh fish, and a la carte options including rare cuts of wagyu beef grilled with salt. A must-try at the end of your meal is the seasonal kamameshi (rice cooked in a pot). This dish features Koshihikari rice delivered directly from a contracted farm, cooked in a special earthen pot with seasonal ingredients and the restaurant's signature broth, making it a true delicacy. The drink menu is extensive, featuring sake, champagne, and wine. Guests are encouraged to ask the staff for recommendations on beverages that pair well with their meal to enhance their dining experience. The restaurant offers various seating options, including tables with views of the Kamo River and Higashiyama, spacious sunken kotatsu tables in the courtyard, and elegant private rooms made from Tamba stone, allowing guests to choose according to their needs. From late May to early October, there are also options to enjoy Kyoto's seasonal charm with outdoor seating.

Highlights

Located in Pontocho, one of the five flower streets in Kyoto. You can enjoy Kyoto cuisine made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients. There are various seating options, including table seats and private rooms. In summer, there is also a cool dining area featuring the traditional Kyoto summer experience, known as "noryō-doko."

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a foreign language menu or a menu with photos? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)

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Do you have a vegetarian menu?

If you make a reservation in advance, vegetarian meals can be provided.

Can I take photos of the dishes?

Sure.

Is there a charging socket?

Yes.

Can I take it to go?

Yes (reservation is required one day in advance).


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Essential Information

Address
137-4 Wakamatsu-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Phone
050-3628-2022
Getting There
(1) About a 5-minute walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line. (2) About a 5-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.
Hours / Holidays
Open without休 (Wednesdays in September and October)

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