Mankamero Review

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Mankamero

  • Address: Inokuma-dori, Demizu-agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
  • Phone: 075/441-5020

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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