Kyoto: Omakase Sushi Making Experience at Samurai Restaurant
Make omakase-style sushi with fresh fish at Samurai Restaurant Omakase Kyoto. Learn from a chef at this popular restaurant, enjoy your sushi, and take photos with samu...
What to order at Sumibikushiyaki Torito
- Must order
- Rare-cut omakase skewer flight
- Signature dishes
- Furisode shoulder skewer, Sankaku nankotsu
- Editor tip
- Two-hour all-you-can-drink option after 21:00. Reserve a counter seat to see the bird.
CuisineJapanese Yakitori
Price¥¥
Neighborhoodkarasuma-kawaramachi
Hours17:30-23:00
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Signature dishes: Furisode shoulder skewer, Sankaku nankotsu
Must order: Rare-cut omakase skewer flight
Tip: Two-hour all-you-can-drink option after 21:00. Reserve a counter seat to see the bird.
Taste Furisode shoulder skewer with a local in Kyoto
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Location
Address: Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8044, Japan
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