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Misoka-An Kawamichi-Ya Main StorevsShigetsu
Both Misoka-An Kawamichi-Ya Main Store and Shigetsu are praised by experts. Overall, Shigetsu ranks marginally better than Misoka-An Kawamichi-Ya Main Store. Shigetsu scores 80 with recommendations from 2 sources including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet.
Misoka-An Kawamichi-Ya Main Store
Concierge
Frommer's
Fuyacho, Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
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Concierge "The specialty of this bare-bones, 300-year-old restaurant is hokoro, a filling meal-in-a-pot chock-full of noodles, chicken, tofu, and vegetables."
Frommer's "This 300-year-old noodle shop is worth visiting for its atmosphere alone—it's located in a former merchant's home with a central courtyard and small rooms" Full review
Shigetsu
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Fodor's Michelin Guide
68 Sagatenryujisusukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 616-8385
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Travel + Leisure "The temple's restaurant serves vegetarian meals such as sesame tofu and soup made of dried gourds and sea kelp." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The dishes are exquisite...the owner-chef says he offers a rich variety and reasonable pricing because he wants as many people as possible to experience Shojin ryori. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"To sample shōjin ryōri (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine), try Shigetsu in the precincts of Tenryū-ji." Full review
Fodor's "A monk trained to prepare Zen cuisine, creates a multicourse meal that achieves the harmony of the six basic flavors—bitter, sour, sweet, salty, light, and hot" Full review
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Reservations are required and can be made online.
Michelin GuideBib Gourmand
"Shigetsu’s offerings are characterised by generous helpings of seasonal vegetables; Goma-dofu is the house’s standard dish. " Full review
