Kyoto’s Local Gourmet No.12

What is Gion Manya?
At first, it did business with teahouses and playhouses in the Gion area
, but its reputation spread by word of mouth, and now
is a popular restaurant with a long line of customers. Negi Udon” with Kujo leeks is their specialty.

Introduction

One of Kyoto’s gourmet foods is udon.

It features thin, soft noodles in a broth made from bonito and kelp.

There are many famous udon restaurants near famous sightseeing spots. There are many kinds of Udon in Kyoto! Only in Kyoto

There is an item on the menu associated with a celebrity:

There is an item with the name of the person who first ordered the toppings on the Negi Udon: Hiro Tsunoda (chicken), Kaho Minami

(dried plum and kelp), Hideyuki Nakayama (yam)

Popular among maiko (apprentice geisha) and kabuki actors in Gion.

Kujo leek is purchased from a local contract farmer and has no peculiarities.

The texture is sweet and crunchy. Flavored with bonito

Kyoto-style broth and accented with the spiciness of ginger.

Lines are a must

There are only five tables, so it’s no wonder it’s crowded.

The interior is small, but the simplicity and calm atmosphere is good.

When it’s crowded, there is often sharing seats, but it’s worth the trip!

Where is it located?

5 minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway Keihan Main Line

7 minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Electric Railway Kyoto Main Line

Menu

Negi Udon 1,100 yen

Ankake with onion 1,200 yen

Ebina (with deep-fried tofu) 1,200 yen

Yoshi-Oka (with kelp) 1,300 yen

Tsunoda (with chicken meat) 1,400 yen

Oyako-don 1,000 yen

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Business Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

12:30 – 15:00

17:30 – 19:00

L.O. 18:40

Sunday & Holidays

12:30 – 15:30

Closed on

Route

3 minutes on foot from Exit 6 of Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line

Nearby Tourist Attractions

・Yakiniku no Meimon Tendan Gion Honten

https://www.tendan.co.jp/menu.php

・Gion Eel, Kawato

https://www.tablecheck.com/ja/shops/unagi-kawato/reserve?utm_source=google

・Sushi Taka