Gion-Shijo Izakaya TAKA: Kyoto Food with Easy Voice Menu

The menu at TAKA on Willow Alley is diverse, ranging from fresh sashimi to creative dishes, all showcasing meticulous care for ingredients.

The ‘Mentaiko Shiso Tempura’ perfectly combines the fresh taste of mentaiko with the aroma of shiso, featuring a crispy exterior and juicy filling that tempts the appetite.

Locals also highly recommend the ‘Italian Sausage’ and ‘Chicken Skin Skewers.’ The rich flavors of the sausage, enhanced by Italian herbs, are unforgettable. The golden, crispy chicken skin seems to flirt with your taste buds, making you want to order more immediately!

The ‘Seven Varieties Sake Tasting’ inside is a sake lover’s dream, offering seven types of ‘Kin Kame’ sake with rice polishing ratios from 40% to 100%. Tasting the different sakes is like an aromatic adventure. Who wouldn’t want to indulge in this little Japanese tavern, sipping and listening to the owner’s tales?

For the main dish, the finale ‘Omelette Rice’ is uniquely delightful! With chicken skewer sauce, white rice, raw egg yolk, and crispy fried burdock strips, this combination is a gentle storm of flavors that makes it hard to take the last bite.