Must-Try Japanese Street Food Hidden Gems in Kyoto Arashiyama

Paolo fromTOKYO15 minutes read

Arashiyama in Kyoto offers a variety of unique street food options, including fried fish cakes, Dongo skewers, specialty puddings, and Japanese-infused gelato. The area's culinary gems cater to a range of tastes and preferences, making it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.

Insights

  • Yuba Cheese Homu in Arashiyama is renowned for its 70-year tradition of serving freshly fried fish cakes with a unique skewer selection process.
  • Arashiyama's food scene includes Terra Coya Hoo, known for its diverse Dongo flavors, and Fukushi, offering puddings with white bean paste and unique Kyoto ingredients, showcasing the area's rich culinary heritage and innovation.

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Recent questions

  • What are some popular street food options in Arashiyama?

    Fried fish cakes, Dongo flavors, unique puddings, Italian gelato.

  • How far is Arashiyama from Kyoto station?

    20-30 minutes by train.

  • What is the specialty dish at Yuba Cheese Homu in Arashiyama?

    Yuba and Cheese skewer with crispy shell and melty cheese.

  • What are the unique flavors of Dongo offered at Terra Coya Hoo in Arashiyama?

    Roasted sweet potato, matcha, Hanami Dongo with four flavors.

  • What are the key ingredients in the flavorful maut tu dish at the favorite spot in Arima?

    Various spices, sweetness, onions, burnt black peppers, fermented beans, chili oil, red peppers, raw egg.

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"Arashiyama's Hidden Street Food Delights"

  • Arashiyama in Kyoto is a scenic spot with numerous hidden street food gems.
  • Located 20-30 minutes by train from Kyoto station, Arashiyama offers a variety of street food options.
  • Yuba Cheese Homu in Arashiyama has been serving fried fish cakes for 70 years.
  • At Yuba Cheese Homu, customers choose skewers from a ticketing machine and get them freshly fried.
  • The Yuba and Cheese skewer offers a crispy outer shell with melty cheese inside.
  • Terra Coya Hoo in Arashiyama offers unique Dongo flavors like roasted sweet potato and matcha.
  • The Hanami Dongo at Terra Coya Hoo features four different flavors on a stick.
  • Fukushi in Arashiyama serves unique puddings with white bean paste and Kyoto specialty ingredients.
  • Fukushi's puddings come in seven flavors, each assigned to a specific God.
  • Shinachi Cha in Arashiyama offers Italian gelato infused with Japanese flavors like Sakura Mochi and tofu.

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"Spicy maut tu dish with fermented beans"

  • The dish is a flavorful maut tu with various spices, sweetness, onions, burnt black peppers, and a miso-like taste, containing fermented beans called toi. Homemade chili oil, red peppers, and a raw egg are added for extra spice and flavor, making it a highly recommended meal at the favorite spot in Arima.
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