和想日々 京都

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I came across this cafe while on a search for a late lunch, and we were so lucky to have found it. At around 2 pm on a Thursday, there were no other customers but the atmosphere was still very pleasantly peaceful. The cafe owner was so kind to all of us, explaining the lunch set and accommodating for our needs. Not only was the lunch set beautiful, but it was most definitely nutritious and delicious—you can tell all the vegetables were locally grown and as fresh as they can be. The lunch set consisted of a savory assortment of various dishes, including a soup, rice and vegetable dish, and a salad, as well as a dessert tray of three different sweets and a drink. This is for sure one of the greatest hidden gems in Kyoto!

Relaxing atmosphere with focus on taking the time to enjoy the present moment, this is not the place for rushing in and out. The lunch set is immaculately presented, each piece intricately decorated like edible pieces of artwork. The taste was just as amazing as the visual experience. The roasted matcha ice latte was a favourite and it went very well with the Autumn parfait dessert - a unique selection of Japanese sweets also presented artistically. The host was amazing and friendly and explained each dish in English.

The perfect place for a tasty and authentic Japanese style brunch! It’s so difficult to find places that are vegetarian friendly in Japan so I was really happy to be given a vegan set menu here! All the food was very fresh, flavourful and beautifully presented too. It’s really wonderful that the owner put so much effort and care into their veggie dishes and not just the fish/meat dishes too! The atmosphere of the cafe is very calm and relaxed and is in a beautiful area too. The only thing I would mention is that it takes a while for the food to arrive so be sure to make some time for it because it’s 100% worth the wait!!

This was the gastronomical highlight of our two week Japan trip. Everything was carefully and meticulously prepared and put together, and the various high quality ingredients harmonised perfectly to create light but flavourful dishes. The ambience, and the service was precise, yet relaxing too. One thing to note however, is that if you are looking for a quick lunch, this is not the place for you. Expect to spend at least an hour and a half here, in a true slow living fashion.

Lovely place with vegan menu. Reccomended for quietness and kindness from the hosts