Discover authentic kyo cuisine at Uotake in Kyoto City. Experience exquisite seasonal dishes in a warm atmosphere, perfect for culinary enthusiasts.
Overview
Uotake is an attractive restaurant located in the Kitaku district of Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, known for its authentic kyo-k cuisine.
It is conveniently situated just a 3-minute walk from Hirano Shrine and is also close to the Waratenjin bus station.
The interior has a calm atmosphere, with 7 counter seats and a total of 25 seats including small and large rooms.
In particular, the spacious tatami room on the second floor allows for a relaxed dining experience.
At Uotake, diners can enjoy authentic kyo-k cuisine at reasonable prices, which has won the hearts of many.
The restaurant is open from Monday to Sunday, with lunch served from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM and dinner from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
However, it is advisable to call in advance, as the restaurant may close for catering services.
Additionally, the restaurant is closed every Thursday and on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
Uotake offers a variety of menus made with fresh ingredients, with the "Spoon Course" being particularly popular.
This course allows diners to enjoy delicious spoon dishes, along with highly praised items such as "dashi-maki tamago" (rolled omelet) and "unagi" (eel).
Their homemade special chirimen-jako (tiny salted fish) and mountain-sized rice are also highly regarded and worth trying.
The chefs at Uotake are skilled artisans with 90 years of traditional techniques and passion, meticulously preparing each dish.
Customers can also enjoy the experience of seeing these culinary professionals at work.
For instance, dishes made with "hamo" (pike eel), which is a seasonal highlight of summer, showcase the commitment to seasonal ingredients.
With its warm atmosphere, customers can enjoy conversations with the proprietor and his wife while savoring delicious kyo-k cuisine.
We hope you can experience this wonderful dining adventure for yourself by visiting Uotake.
We encourage you to stop by!