Eat & Drink

Quick tips for eating in Kyoto

• Book ahead for kaiseki and popular tea houses (weekends fill quickly).
• Bring a little cash — some family-run places don’t take cards.
• Last orders are often ~30–60 min before closing; queues form early.
• Allergies & dietary needs: note them clearly; vegetarian dishes are common near temples.
• Etiquette: order at the counter in ramen shops; return trays; keep phone calls outside.
• Seasonal menus: spring (bamboo shoots), summer (cold noodles), autumn (mushrooms), winter (yudōfu).