Okabeya
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The famous Yudofu (A simple Japanese dish made of Tofu simmered in hot water with kombu [dried kelp].) is made at the tofu factory located inside Okabeya. Hikiage Yuba (A dish of heated soy milk skin [Yuba], which you can pull up yourself.) and the Oboro-dofu (A tofu taken out during the process of making tofu which is very soft and melts in your mouth.), which are enjoyed with freshly made homemade tofu is the speciality of the restaurant. You can also enjoy other dishes such as cuisine using Namafu(A Japanese food made from gluten extracted from wheat which is steamed that has a chewy texture.) and vegetable tempura (A Japanese dish, which vegetable are slightly-battered and deep-fried.). The restaurant was crowded with foreign tourists coming one after another.
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Store name
Okabeya
Address
605-0862 Kiyomizu Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi 2 cho-me map
Telephone number
Regular holiday
Irregular holiday
Business hours
10:30~18:00 (L.O.17:00)
Opening day
1980
Opportunity to open a store
Simmered dish can be offered to the Muslims with advance reservation. Group guests are also available.
Staff
Japanese
Customer base
tourists, sutudents on school trip
Recommended menu
Yuba (Kyoto specialty, an ingredient made from the skin that forms on the surface of heated soy milk known as Japanese Tofu skin.), Tofu (A soybean food made from condensed soy milk that is pressed into solid white blocks which various flavors can be enjoyed depending on the cooking method.), Dengaku (A Japanese dish made by skewering ingredients such as tofu, konnyaku [ Jelly made from the konjac, which is a type of yam.] and eggplant, which are grilled or boiled and then coated in sweet and spicy miso paste.)
Prayer space
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Access
10-minute walk from Kiyomizu-michi bus stop, Kyoto City Bus. 1,143m from Kiyomizu-gojo Station.
Neighborhood information
Kodaiji Temple (7-minute walk.) Hokanji Temple (10-minute walk.) Yasaka Shrine (30-minute walk.)
Language
Japanese / English
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Reservation
Nearby mosque
