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What to order at Tori-ryori Sumiyaki Akari
- Must order
- Six-skewer assortment with tsukune and yolk dip
- Signature dishes
- Tsukune with yolk, Omi-jidori skewers
- Editor tip
- Reservations open online 30 days ahead, dinner-only counter seats six.
CuisineJapanese Yakitori
Price¥¥
Neighborhoodkarasuma-kawaramachi
Hours17:30-24:00
Phone+81 75-255-1390
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Signature dishes: Tsukune with yolk, Omi-jidori skewers
Must order: Six-skewer assortment with tsukune and yolk dip
Tip: Reservations open online 30 days ahead, dinner-only counter seats six.
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Location
Address: Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8042, Japan
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