Kyoto, one of Japan’s foodie cities!!. Explore traditional Japanese cuisine and regional specialties. This thrill list includes some of the best foods to try in Kyoto – From Soy Milk Donuts at Konnamonja within the bustling Nishiki market to souffle fluffy pancakes at Pontocho Alley or traditional Japanese breakfasts to decadent matcha parfait . In this Kyoto food guide, discover 15 must-try foods in Kyoto other than sushi or ramen! Get ready to expand your taste buds!
1. Matcha Parfait
Layers of matcha ice cream, sweet red bean paste, crunchy cereal and grass jelly. Try with Wagash, small confectiony sweets often served with green tea!
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2. Tsukemono Japanese Pickles
Tsukemono are various types of pickled vegetables like cucumbers, radishes, plums, and carrots.
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3.Tamagoyaki Japanese Omelete
Tamagoyaki is a popular Japanese-style omelet neatly rolled served as a side dish or as a breakfast side dish.
4. Melon Pan
Sweet and bread with a sugary crust with a melon-like appearance. Try Melon Pan stuffed with vanilla ice cream! It makes it 10X better.
5. Kaiseki
A traditional Japanese multi-course meal beatifully arranged.
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6. Takoyaki
Piping-hot octopus-filled balls, topped with seaweed, moving bonito flakes and okonomiyaki sauce! You can get some of the best at Tanaka Keiran in Nishiki Market!
7. Strawberry Mochi
Strawberries wrapped in soft, chewy mochi rice cake.
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8. Roasted Chestnuts
If you happen to be in Kyoto during fall you’ll get to try seasonal chestnut sweets roasted Chestnuts! A must-try seasonal snack!
9. Issen Okonomiyaki
a wheat flour based batter cooked like a crepe on the griddle, with bonito flakes, egg, konnyaku and beef. A variation of Kyoto style okonomiyaki.
You can find it at
10. Tofu Doughnuts
Inside the Nishiki market Konnamonja serves soy milk based goods. Their most popular item is Tofu doughnuts and soy milk cream croquettes.. Konnamonja soy treats are a must-try when exploring Kyoto’s food scene!
11. Surumi
Fish cake. They come in various shapes and flavors and textures.
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12. Yodofu- Tofu Hotpot
Silky handmade tofu in a light broth of kombu, a type of kelp. Here is served in hot pot style with vegetables, mushrooms cooked in a light broth. Definitely visit a tofu restaurant in Kyoto!
13.Sesame Pudding-Goma Dofu
This unique dessert it’s made by combining sesame, sugar, and kudzu starch. A sesame based custard. Try it at :
14. Gyudon
Japan comfort food to have for dinner! Gyudon, thinly sliced beef soaked in onions on a bed of rice cooked in a slightly sweet, savory sauce. A must-try food for visitors to Kyoto!
15. Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
Airy, cloud-like souffle pancakes. The fluffiest pancake you’ll ever have! They come filled with various flavors! Matcha, chocolate, caramel. Try them at:
So there you have it, 15 foods to try in Kyoto. Take the leap, explore Japanese food and don’t forget to share your favorite dishes with us in the comments!
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