TWILIGHT ADVENTURES IN THE OLD CITY...
I don’t usually venture too far south these days but if I am anywhere around Gojo Kawabata, I always try to stop in at efish to enjoy the great view, soak up a little cosmo chic and sample some quality food that, like the interior, is simple and comfortable yet tasteful. efish’s location definitely adds to its charm – the broad sweep of the Kamo River on one side and quiet greenery of [...] Read more »
If only all reviews were as easy to write as this one. Even if you don’t speak Japanese, a quick look through the above video will give you a good idea of what to expect at Shishin. Traditional is the first word that comes to mind, but while it is located in an old machiya townhouse, ambient and organic are probably better descriptions – a feeling that increases in the evening, when the [...] Read more »
Very Berry has to be one of Kyoto’s most comfortable cafes – particularly if you grab one of the small sofas looking out over the garden. Part of the ambience comes from VB occupying a 100-plus year old machiya, so a lot of dark wood, including the furniture. The rest is supplied by the Hawaiian, retro and surfer-type knick-knacks decorating the interior and some very mellow lighting. The music is likewise fairly unique [...] Read more »