TWILIGHT ADVENTURES IN THE OLD CITY...
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 »
Crusty, beaten-up old counterstyle shop serving probably Kyoto’s best ramen (city center, traveler friendly)…… Nagahama Ramen has been fueling early morning staggers home since circa 1985 – but you’d guess it was a lot older from the crusty decor. It’s a very basic setup: you sit on stools at a counter around the kitchen area and your steaming bowl of noodles is handed directly to you. There are some pretty dubious stories about the [...] Read more »
Friendly Irish pub with large food and drink menu, and regular live music (central area, English menu)…… The Dublin originally opened in 2000 as the bright and shiny Hill of Tara, made to order by Irish pub builders Sonus Design of Dublin. Over the years, it has lost that new bar smell and gained a lot in ambience, making it a good place for either a quiet week day pint or some more serious [...] Read more »