Temari Sushi and Nihoncha Souden

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Temari Sushi and Nihoncha Souden

This restaurant offers cute Temari Sushi made with seasonal ingredients and meticulously selected Japanese tea.

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Located on Shinmachi-dori, known for its old Machiya-style buildings, this restaurant specializes in Temari Sushi, Japanese tea, and unique dishes. Stepping through its beautifully grained wooden door reveals a lavish yet serene space, featuring a large, single-plank wooden table and an elegant black lacquered counter adorned with glittering rice stalk illustrations.

The restaurant's signature dish, Temari Sushi, originated as bite-sized sushi for maiko (apprentice geisha) to eat gracefully at gatherings. These small, colorful sushi pieces, topped with fresh seasonal vegetables and fish directly from the Maizuru fishing port, are as aesthetically pleasing as they are delicious. The restaurant emphasizes local Kyoto ingredients, including the soy sauce and other condiments.

Another highlight is their Japanese tea, sourced seasonally for optimal flavor. Each cup is meticulously brewed using soft water boiled in an iron kettle, with careful attention to the temperature of the vessels. Don't miss the "Three Kinds Tasting Set" to appreciate the nuances between different teas. For lunch, the monthly changing set menu featuring Temari Sushi and Japanese tea is highly recommended.

Highlights

  • Savor Temari Sushi made with seasonal ingredients and the finest Japanese tea.
  • For lunch, they offer a set menu that allows you to easily enjoy Temari Sushi.
  • The decor, adorned with yuzen dyeing and Japanese umbrellas, adds to the ambiance.

Photos

  • The space is elegantly decorated with Japanese paper and umbrellas.

    The space is elegantly decorated with Japanese paper and umbrellas.

  • Counter seats are adorned with yuzen dyeing.

    Counter seats are adorned with yuzen dyeing.

  • The interior also features various tea utensils and a tea incense burner.

    The interior also features various tea utensils and a tea incense burner.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

A

No

Q

Do you serve vegetarian menus?

A

No

Q

Can I take photos of the food, etc.?

A

Yes.

Q

Do you have plugs for charging devices?

A

Yes.

Q

Can I get take-out?

A

Yes.

Reviews

1
  • Andy Huang

    店內充滿了寧靜與奢華的氛圍,還有提供握壽司和日本茶的品嚐體驗

Details

Name in Japanese
手鞠鮨と日本茶 宗田
Postal Code
604-8206
Address
110-1 Machigashiracho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone
075-585-5995
Closed
Irregular holidays
Business hours
11:00am - 4:00pm (L.O.3:00pm)
Takeout and delivery are available from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
Budget
2,000yen
Directions
(1) 6 minutes on foot from Karasuma Oike Station on the Subway Karasuma and Tozai Lines.
(2) 11 minutes on foot from Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)