Ajiro - Kyoto

Amazingly friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere. It helps a lot to have a translator or someone who speaks Japanese with you. Overall a great experience. read more Amazingly friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere. It helps a lot to have a translator or someone who speaks Japanese with you. Overall a great experience.

Outstanding lunch! The host started serving our meal in small courses right when we sat down in our private little dining room. A wide variety of soups and smal... read more Outstanding lunch! The host started serving our meal in small courses right when we sat down in our private little dining room. A wide variety of soups and small dishes, all with truly excellent flavor; the eggplant dish and the milky tofu soup stood out as particular favorites. We called at 10am the day of and got a reservation for an 11:30 lunch, I think we were lucky that it was a slow day. Absolutely loved the meal and am so glad we found this restaurant.

We had Shoujin menu with yuba skimming tray in the center. So good with seasonal fare which was a feast for the eyes as much for the appetite. read more We had Shoujin menu with yuba skimming tray in the center. So good with seasonal fare which was a feast for the eyes as much for the appetite.

Reservations required. No English-speaking staff, so you may need your hotel to make the reservation. Food was delicious. Everything is vegan, as it's based on... read more Reservations required. No English-speaking staff, so you may need your hotel to make the reservation. Food was delicious. Everything is vegan, as it's based on the traditional diet of Buddhist monks. Prix fix only, no menu or beverages (other than green tea at end of meal)

Make a reservation in advance. We were turned away for lunch at 11:00 am since we hadn't reserved a table. read more Make a reservation in advance. We were turned away for lunch at 11:00 am since we hadn't reserved a table.