6 Must-Try Dishes in Kyotango, Northern Kyoto Prefecture!!

• Table of Contents
• Food in Kyotango
• Morning Edition
• Lunch Edition
• Dinner

Food in Kyotango

Kyotango is a region located in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan, and is known for its abundant and fresh seafood. Its winter snow crabs are especially famous nationwide.

Not only seafood, but rice grown in mineral-rich water and a rich natural environment is tastier than rice from other regions, so much so that there is even a brand called "Tango Koshihikari." Local vegetables and fruits are also fresh and delicious. Also, with an ideal environment for sake brewing, there are many sake breweries, and Tango's local sake is popular for its high quality and flavor. With an abundance of high-quality water sources, the number of sake breweries using "Tango Koshihikari" is increasing, and using this rice produces sake with a rich aroma and full flavor.

We will introduce you to some restaurants where you can enjoy Kyotango ingredients and cuisine!

Morning Edition

7 types of eggs, free refills! Raw egg on rice (KUIYA)

At the egg specialty store "KUIYA",

You can have as many refills as you like of seven types of eggs, rice from Kyotango, miso soup, and several types of side dishes.

These eggs are produced in Japan and are safe to eat.

It's so popular among locals and beyond that people make the effort to visit from far away. It's become so well-known recently that it's been featured on TV and in magazines.

It's open from 7am, so be sure to give it a try at the start of your trip!

KUIYA

627-0133 123 Tottori, Yasakacho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture

There are six types of eggs, including "Yumeou," a Grand Prix Hall of Fame egg-on-topping egg, and the fragrant "Yuzu egg." You can have as many refills as you like of eggs and Kyotango rice. Side dishes include fried chicken made in a way that is directly related to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (gold award winner) and mackerel heshiko, a fermented food from the Sea of Japan coast. Udon noodles are sourced from a local noodle factory, and are available with a great texture and firmness. Please enjoy Japan's soul food, egg-on-top rice and udon noodles.

Lunch Edition

Restaurant Tango

At Restaurant Tango, we offer meals that allow you to fully enjoy the bounty of Tango's sea and mountains.

Lunch is served only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:30 to 14:30 (last order at 14:00).

You can eat seafood bowls and authentic Japanese cuisine.

In addition to the set meal, you can also order individual items.

Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine prepared by the hotel's head chef, a "master of Japanese cuisine"!

Restaurant Tango

627-0133 123 Tottori, Yasakacho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture

You can enjoy seasonal seafood and vegetables from Tango in Japanese dishes such as seafood bowls, sashimi, and tempura.

"Japanese cuisine/Sushi Torimatsu" "Noodles/Cafe Terrace MATSUTARO"

Torimatsu is a long-established restaurant serving "Tango no Bara Sushi" (※), a traditional local dish from the Kyotango region.

Reopening in June 2023.

On the first floor, reservations are required and you can enjoy bara sushi, kaiseki cuisine, and authentic Japanese cuisine.

On the second floor, you can enjoy a wide range of meals, from pasta and oven-baked pizza to seafood bowls, nigiri sushi, and cafe menu items.

There is also terrace seating, where you can relax in a casual atmosphere.

Bird Pine / MATSUTARO

Tango's rose sushi

(※) Chirashi sushi made with "oboro," a stir-fried can of mackerel, shiitake mushrooms, dried gourd, bamboo shoots, shredded egg, and kamaboko.

It is often eaten during festivals and celebrations. The taste and presentation of the dish varies from household to household.

Workshop Restaurant wakeden MORI

Wakuden Forest is a facility built in Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City by Wakuden, a famous Kyoto restaurant.

There is a workshop restaurant on the premises.

You can enjoy everything from authentic Japanese cuisine to Western dishes such as pizza, pasta, and homemade sweets.

Workshop Restaurant Wakuden MORI

Business hours are 10:00-18:00. Closed on Tuesdays (and Wednesdays if Tuesday is a public holiday).

It's popular even on weekdays, so we recommend making a reservation before visiting.

Wakuden no Mori / Mitsumasa Anno Art Museum

764 Tani, Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture, 629-3559

The Mitsumasa Anno Museum at Wakuden no Mori exhibits the gentle and delicate watercolor paintings of Anno Mitsumasa, depicting landscapes and natural scenery from around the world. The building was designed by architect Tadao Ando. On the premises is the workshop restaurant "wakuden MORI," which promotes the charm of Tango cuisine and showcases local ingredients harvested on site. Here you can enjoy meals and coffee while gazing at the beautiful forest trees. There is also a museum shop selling limited edition products featuring Anno's charming designs.

Dinner

Ton's Kitchen

Ton's Kitchen is a specialty store that serves Kyoto's brand pork, Kyotanba Kogen Pork.

We offer a wide range of pork dishes, including BBQ, pork bowl, pork cutlet, and pork bone ramen.

We are open until 9pm (reservations required on weekdays) so you can come for lunch or dinner.

Tonkotsu ramen is popular among people from overseas.

Grand Prix award-winning seared pork bowl.

And BBQ is popular among all generations.

In addition, you can enjoy a wide variety of dishes such as shabu-shabu and tonkatsu.

Ton's Kitchen

627-0133 123 Tottori, Yaeicho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture

A restaurant where you can enjoy BBQ and dishes made with Kyotamba Kogen Pork, a brand of pork that Kyoto is proud of.

Mountains and sea with the Sea of Japan Ranch

At "Mountain and Sea with Japan Sea Farm," which specializes in local Kyotango brand beef,

We offer a variety of beef dishes, including steaks, homemade hamburgers, roast beef, and sukiyaki.

The most classic beef steak.

Beef tendon curry is popular among people from overseas.

Roast beef is popular with people of all ages, and is especially popular during the Christmas season.

We are open until 9pm (reservations required on weekdays) so you can come for lunch or dinner.

Mountains and sea with the Sea of Japan Ranch

627-0133 123 Tottori, Yaeicho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture

A restaurant where you can enjoy Kyotango beef straight from the farm and seasonal vegetables from Tango.