All those who want to have some of the best Gyoza experience should try the Anzukko restaurant. The Gyoza is well-seasoned and fresh, making it even more delicious. Grab a bite from their menu and you are sure to come back here again and again. The Seafood Sui Gyoza, Soup Gyoza in Earthen Pot and Nira Manjyu, are sure to make your mouth water. The restaurant also has a bar and wine menu. Orders are limited to 8 per person and the prices are moderate, so will not make a hole in your pockets.
Chao Chao Gyoza is a restaurant chain in Japan, from Okinawa to Hokkaido. The Kyoto branch can be found near Sanjo-dori. The appeal of this chain is that it offers delicious food at affordable prices. Its most popular item is the Gyoza, a kind of fried dumpling; after all it has won nation-wise competitions for the same. The gyozas, when served, are strung up in a garland. The eatery also serves a cool glass of beer with the food.
Whilst traveling, it isn’t unusual to have those moments where you really miss home. When in Kyoto after meals of Japanese flavors, many travelers crave a touch of home. Fishbowl is a respite as it serves international foods and cocktails. Close to the Sanjo station, the pub is located in the Empire Building at Kiyamachi Dori in Kyoto, and has a staff that is fluent in English. The bar menu has the best of international drinks.
Located close to the Kyoto Museum, Okakita serves elusively flavored udon dunked in delicious broth. Crafted by a first generation owner and chef who started this restaurant in 1940, the classic thin udon noodles wonderfully soak the homemade broth and tempt you with their wonderful combination. The restaurant is comfortable and well-lit, with wicker-style chairs and tables adorning the space, while a charming Japanese garden sits at the back. As slurp-worthy as the udon may look, do resist the temptation to slurp your broth out of the bowl, since it is frowned upon!
Wonder Cafe near Kitano shrine in western Kyoto is one of the city's most distinctive cafes. The Cafe is full of eccentric bric-a-brac, most of it on the theme of Japanese animated cartoon heroes and robots. The clean, cozy, comfortable space makes this cafe popular with students and visitors to nearby Kitano shrine. There are pure squeezed juices, a selection of teas, coffees and cakes to choose from as you relax and take in the wackiness.