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Mankamero Review
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Mankamero 
- Address: Inokuma-dori, Demizu-agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
- Phone: 075/441-5020
- Price range: $$$$
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Location: Kamigyo-ku
Fodor's Review:
Established in 1716, Mankamero is the only restaurant in Kyoto that offers formal yusoku ryori, the type of cuisine once served to members of the imperial court. A specially appointed -- and ceremonially dressed -- chef prepares the food using utensils made only for this type of cuisine. A dramatic dish is the "dismembered" fish; the chef elaborately arranges each part of the fish, which is then served to you on a series of pedestal trays. Prices are also quite elaborate -- up to ¥30,000 per person for the full yusoku ryori repertoire -- though a wonderful take-kago bento (lunch of cubes of sashimi on ice, a clear soup, small bamboo boxes with steamed dishes, and a basket of seasonal delights) is within reach of wealthy commoners at ¥6,350. Mankamero is on the west side of Inokuma-dori north of Demizu-dori. Look for the blue-tile roof above the entrance with a white noren with a fish drawn in the center. It closes at 8 PM.
- Keep in mind: Jacket and tie. Reservations essential.
- Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
- Closed: Closed once a month; call ahead
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