AWOMB Karasuma honten

This restaurant, housed in a renovated 100-year-old traditional Kyoto townhouse, serves a distinctive style of hand-rolled sushi. Although the interior has a modern design, the beautifully maintained courtyard garden retains the atmosphere of Kyoto. Its signature dish is Teori-sushi, created around the concept of “ori,” meaning to weave different elements together. Guests can combine around 50 ingredients, including obanzai side dishes made with Kyoto vegetables, sashimi, and condiments, to create their own hand-rolled sushi. Enjoy the ingredients in a variety of ways: wrapped in roasted seaweed, placed on sushi rice, or eaten on their own. The artful presentation of colorful ingredients arranged across the plate is another reason for the dish’s popularity. Priority for Teori-sushi is given to guests who book in advance through the reservation website.

Seasonal drinks and desserts inspired by the restaurant’s sushi specialties are also available. Choices include white miso milk pudding made with milk from Kyoto, white miso, and brown sugar, as well as refreshing green tea lemonade, which pairs well with a meal. Monthly specials are also offered. The drink menu features a wide range of alcoholic beverages to accompany Teori-sushi, including a tasting flight of three Kyoto sakes and locally brewed beer.