<\/div>\n Obanzai: Kyoto\u2019s Soulful Home Cooking and How to Enjoy It Like a Local <\/p><\/div>\n
Tables elaborately adorned with colorful obanzai dishes are an iconic image of Kyoto. At restaurants, chefs painstakingly prepare these dishes with finely honed techniques\u2026 but did you know that this celebrated cuisine actually originates from household cooking, passed on between generation after generation of Kyoto mothers?\r\nFor this article, Ms KAWABUCHI Tomoko, Representative Director of the Japan Obanzai Society, kindly answered our questions about this intriguing cuisine.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\u3010Fukujuen Kyoto Main Store\u3011
\r\nLearn Authentic Matcha Tea Etiquette at Fukujuen in Kyoto<\/h2>\r\n
\u201cMatcha,\u201d which spread during the Kamakura period, is still enjoyed today. If you\u2019re visiting Kyoto, why not experience tea ceremony etiquette together with matcha? This article introduces a tea room experience taught by Fukujuen in Kyoto. A tea ceremony experience is sure to become a memorable highlight of your trip!<\/p>\r\n
Read the detailed article on how to enjoy it here<\/p>\r\n\n
<\/div>\n How to enjoy matcha | Studying teahouse etiquette at Fukujuen in Kyoto <\/p><\/div>\n
Matcha (finely powdered green tea leaf) spread through Japan during the Kamakura period (1185\u20131333). The culture of appreciating tea has been part of Japanese lifestyles for hundreds of years. For this article, we visit the renowned teahouse, Fukujuen Kyoto Flagship Store, to try our hand at the traditional art of preparing and enjoying tea.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Store website here\u3000https:\/\/www.fukujuen-kyotohonten.com\/access\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n \u201cNishin soba,\u201d a bowl of soba noodles topped with simmered herring, is a Kyoto specialty. At \u201cKyoto Gontaro,\u201d the dashi is prepared from early morning using water and kelp, with careful attention to heat control, cooking time, and salt balance. Why not savor every last drop of the flavorful broth?<\/p>\r\n Store website here\u3000https:\/\/gontaro.co.jp\/kyoto\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n \u00a9Taku\/ PIXTA<\/p>\r\n Tenkaippin is famous for its signature \u201ckotteri\u201d soup, made by slowly simmering chicken bones and vegetables. Originating in Kyoto, this ramen has been loved for over 50 years. In addition to the classic kotteri ramen, the Kyoto main store also offers limited-edition menu items. Why not experience this iconic flavor for yourself?<\/p>\r\n Store website here\u3000https:\/\/www.tenkaippin.co.jp\/search\/?term_id=30<\/a><\/p>\r\n Kushikatsu Tanaka is a place where you can enjoy Osaka\u2019s famous kushikatsu and appetizers right here in Kyoto. Beyond kushikatsu, the menu offers many different dishes. We introduce some classic must-try recommendations you\u2019ll definitely want to sample.<\/p>\r\n Read the detailed article on how to enjoy it here How to eat kushikatsu <\/em>(deep fried skewers) at Kushikatsu Tanaka | Enjoy one of Osaka\u2019s specialties with some drinks! <\/p><\/div>\n Kushikatsu is one of the most popular foods in Osaka. It is a perfect accompaniment to alcoholic beverages, made by coating meat, seafood or other ingredients in a light batter and deep frying them. In this installment, we visited the popular restaurant Kushikatsu Tanaka, known all over Japan, to find out how to enjoy the classic kushikatsu!<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Store website here\u3000https:\/\/kushi-tanaka.com\/restaurant\/area\/kinki\/\u4eac\u90fd\u5e9c<\/a><\/p>\r\n TSUKIJI GINDACO<\/span>\u2019s takoyaki are packed with the umami of quality ingredients and dashi. From classic favorites to limited-time offerings and even hidden menu items, the variety is impressive. This article introduces recommended items and delicious ways to customize and enjoy them!<\/p>\r\n\n How to eat takoyaki<\/em> (a ball-shaped octopus dumpling) | Try it piping hot in just one bite! <\/p><\/div>\n Takoyaki is an Osaka specialty. It is a staple street food always available at festivals and events in Japan. For this article, we went to the very popular takoyaki specialty restaurant TSUKIJI GINDACO and asked them how to enjoy piping hot takoyaki!<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Store website here\u3000https:\/\/stores.gindaco.com\/\u4eac\u90fd\u5e9c<\/a><\/p>\r\n \u201cKamaage udon\u201d is enjoyed by dipping freshly boiled udon noodles directly into hot dipping sauce. While simple on its own, adding condiments and toppings opens up endless ways to enjoy it! Why not try kamaage udon at Marugame Seimen, which has locations in Kyoto as well?<\/p>\r\n Read the detailed article on how to enjoy it here How to eat kama-age udon<\/em> | Limitless arrangements of condiments and toppings! <\/p><\/div>\n Kama-age udon is a dish of freshly-boiled udon noodles dipped in dashi broth. It is a local dish of Kagawa, a prefecture on the island of Shikoku. This dish offers limitless variations by adding aromatic condiments and toppings to suit your taste. To learn more about the smart way to enjoy kama-age udon, we visited Marugame Seimen, a renowned restaurant which is practically synonymous with this iconic dish.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Store website here\u3000https:\/\/stores.marugame.com\/\u4eac\u90fd\u5e9c<\/a><\/p>\r\n When it comes to tsukemen\u2014thick, chewy extra-wide noodles paired with rich tonkotsu seafood soup\u2014\u201cTsukemen Specialty Restaurant <\/span>Mita Seimenjo\u201d is a top choice. In Kyoto, you can enjoy it in the Shijo-Karasuma area. What are the secrets to enjoying every last drop of the soup?<\/p>\r\n Read the detailed article on how to enjoy it here<\/p>\r\n\n How to eat Tsukemen<\/em> | Do you prefer the \u201chiyamori<\/em>\u201d style, or the \u201catsumori<\/em>\u201d style? <\/p><\/div>\n Tsukemen features toothsome noodles dipped into hot soup. The thick, springy noodles are pleasantly chewy, and take on plenty of the rich, slow-cooked pork bone and seafood based soup. These two elements combine to create an exquisite mouthful that is more than the sum of its parts. For this article, we asked the experts at the tsukemen specialty restaurant, Mita Seimenjo, for advice on the smart way to enjoy this popular dish.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \u3010Kyoto Gontaro\u3011
\r\nSavor Kyoto\u2019s Local Specialty \u201cNishin Soba\u201d<\/h2>\r\n![\"\u4eac\u90fd\u540d\u7269\u306e\u300c\u306b\u3057\u3093\u305d\u3070\u300d\"](\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25013_01_IMG_1302-1334x1000.jpg\")
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\r\nA Kyoto-Born Flavor! Indulge in Tenkaippin\u2019s Rich \u201cKotteri\u201d Soup<\/h2>\r\n![\"\u4eac\u90fd\u767a\u306e\u5473\uff01\u300c\u5929\u4e0b\u4e00\u54c1\u300d\u306e\u3053\u3063\u3066\u308a\u30b9\u30fc\u30d7\u3092\u582a\u80fd\u3059\u308b\"](\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/25013_02_pixta_103508327_M-1500x1000.jpg\")
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\r\nEnjoy Kushikatsu, Appetizers, and Drinks with a Wide Variety of Menu Options<\/h2>\r\n
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\r\nEnjoy Hidden Menu Items Too\u25ce Classic \u201cTakoyaki\u201d from Tsukiji Gindaco<\/h2>\r\n
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\r\nEndless Customizations with Condiments and Toppings! \u201cKamaage Udon\u201d<\/h2>\r\n
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<\/div>\n \u3010Tsukemen Specialty Restaurant<\/span> Mita Seimenjo\u3011
\r\nThick, Chewy Noodles Perfectly Coated in Rich Tonkotsu Seafood Soup: \u201cTsukemen\u201d<\/h2>\r\n
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