Matcha Cuisine Tatsumiya, Uji, Kyoto

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Matcha Cuisine Tatsumiya, Uji, Kyoto

A long-established restaurant specializing in matcha green tea cuisine with a history of over 100 years.

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Located in Uji City, Kyoto, which is famous throughout Japan for its tea production, this restaurant specializes in matcha cuisine and is situated right in front of the Uji River, renowned for its picturesque cormorant fishing scenes from July through September. The restaurant boasts a long history, originating from a tea wholesaler founded in 1840, which underwent renovations, transforming into the current restaurant in 1913.

The restaurant is characterized by the initiative of transforming matcha from a "drink" to a "food," presenting a new possibility for matcha. Leveraging their experience and knowledge as a tea wholesaler, the restaurant's innovative menu, which combines the flavors of matcha, is considered very unique among Kyoto's culinary establishments.

Among the many specialties on the menu, the "Matcha Tofu," crafted from soy milk extracted from Hokkaido's Tsuru-no-ko soybeans, features the finest Uji matcha green tea and requires three full days to complete. Other delightful options incuding the "Chako-yaki Trout," a grilled dish covered with gyokuro stems roasted tea, promising an extraordinary dining experience.

From kaiseki to bento box lunches, you can enjoy seasonal delicacies in every dish. Reservations are required for dinner, so you must contact the restaurant in advance.

The restaurant offers everything from a counter for small dinners to a large hall for larger groups, and some of the rooms offer a view of the Uji River.

For those who want to spend a special time with a meal unique to Uji, this is one restaurant that is sure to be a first choice.

Highlights

  • A restaurant specializing in matcha cuisine located in Uji, Kyoto.
  • This establishment is a pioneer in turning "drinking" tea into "eating" tea.
  • The restaurant offers many unique dishes such as "Matcha Tofu" and " Chako-yaki Trout (trout grilled with tea aroma)".
  • A wide variety of menus are available, from kaiseki meals to boxed lunches.
  • The restaurant offers a view of the Uji River.

Photos

  • Only the previous predecessor and the young owner know how to make matcha Tofu, which has been passed down from generation to generation

    Only the previous predecessor and the young owner know how to make matcha Tofu, which has been passed down from generation to generation

  • Chako-yaki Trout served as a grilled dish on the Kyoto Kaiseki menu "Sara Yuzen”

    Chako-yaki Trout served as a grilled dish on the Kyoto Kaiseki menu "Sara Yuzen”

  • Sea Bream Oboro don - with the aroma of Uji - covered with leaves of matcha green tea and with the unique aroma of Uji. Served as the last course of Kyoto-style kaiseki "Sara Yuzen".

    Sea Bream Oboro don - with the aroma of Uji - covered with leaves of matcha green tea and with the unique aroma of Uji. Served as the last course of Kyoto-style kaiseki "Sara Yuzen".

  • Matcha Cheesecake with chestnut nectar, creating a rich and texture.

    Matcha Cheesecake with chestnut nectar, creating a rich and texture.

  • The private room on the second floor with a view of the Uji River is very popular and early reservations are recommended.

    The private room on the second floor with a view of the Uji River is very popular and early reservations are recommended.

  • Nestled in the picturesque Uji area, we offer Kyoto cuisine infused with warm hospitality.

    Nestled in the picturesque Uji area, we offer Kyoto cuisine infused with warm hospitality.

Official FAQs

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

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

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Yes, we do. (English is available).

Q

Do you serve vegetarian menus?

A

Certainly, we can prepare it for you if you let us know at the time of reservation.

Q

Can I get take-out?

A

Yes.

Q

Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?

A

No free Wi-Fi available.

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Is it possible to reserve a seat?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are there any smoking areas?

A

Yes. (Outside the entrance)

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Details

Name in Japanese
京・宇治 抹茶料理 辰巳屋
Postal Code
611-0021
Address
3-7 Togawa, Uji, Uji City, Kyoto
Telephone
0774-21-3131
Closed
Irregular holidays
Business Hours
11:00am - 3:30pm (L.O.2:30pm), 5:00pm - 10:00pm (L.O.7:30pm)
*Reservations required for evenings only.
*Reservations are available from 4:30 p.m. during the "Uji River cormorant fishing season" from July to September.
Budget
Lunch 5,000yen, Dinner 12,000yen
Access
About 15 minutes walk from JR Uji Station, about 12 minutes walk from Keihan Uji Station.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)