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Dessert
Vegan
Chilled Bean Jelly
葛饅頭
koo-zoo mahn-joo
A summer dessert featuring cool, translucent jelly with sweet fillings.
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Main course
Vegetarian
Kyo-kaiseki
京懐石
Kyo-kai-seh-key
A traditional multi-course Japanese dinner featuring seasonal ingredients.
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Main course
Vegetarian
Obanzai
おばんざい
oh-ban-zai
A variety of traditional Kyoto home-cooked dishes.
Main course
Fish & Seafood
Saba Sushi
鯖寿司
sah-bah sue-shee
Pressed sushi made with mackerel and vinegared rice, a specialty of Kyoto.
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Dessert
Vegan
Matcha Warabimochi
抹茶わらび餅
Maht-cha Wah-rah-bee-moh-chee
A jelly-like confection made from bracken starch and matcha served with kinako.
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Main course
Vegetarian
Yudofu
湯豆腐
Yoo-doh-foo
Tofu simmered in a light broth and served with dipping sauces.
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Main course
Fish & Seafood
Hamo no Kiriotoshi
鱧の切り落とし
ha-mo no kee-ri-oh-toh-shee
Thinly sliced pike conger served in summer.
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Soup
Vegetarian
Kyoto Style Misoshiru
白味噌汁
mee-soh shee-roo
Traditional white miso soup with seasonal vegetables.
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Dessert
Vegetarian
Matcha Green Tea Sweets
抹茶和菓子
mah-chah wah-gah-shee
Traditional sweets made with matcha, typically served with tea.
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Main course
Vegan
Shojin Ryori
精進料理
shoh-jeen ryo-ri
Traditional Zen Buddhist vegan cuisine.