Flying Fish Soup in Kyoto: The Hidden Delight of 'Yamafuku' at Gion Shijo
Located in Gion Shijo, ‘Agotsuyu Shabu Shabu Yamafuku’ is a culinary treasure, a top recommendation for Kyoto’s gourmet scene! Imagine thinly sliced meats swished in a flying fish broth, its aroma beckoning, “Come, taste me!” This charm is irresistible!
‘Yamafuku’ is famous for its unique flying fish broth, sourced from premium flying fish from Nagasaki. The broth is refreshingly clear yet rich, awakening the taste buds the moment it slides down the throat. The most popular dish is the ‘Kyoto Mochi Pork’, intriguingly tender, even softer than mochi. Swished briefly in the broth, the fat subtly melts, blending with the fish’s umami for a symphonic burst of flavors. Also, don’t miss the top-grade A5 Omi beef, a paradise for meat lovers!
In addition to the main dish, Yamafuku’s appetizers also shine! Their “Smoked Mackerel from Aomori” is a remarkable creation, with layers of smoky aroma. Each bite releases the fresh, smoky dance of mackerel in your mouth, as if the essence of Kyoto is encapsulated in this dish. Their “Yuzu-flavored Daikon Pickle” is refreshing and cuts through the richness, making it the perfect companion for the hot pot!
As the meal concludes, dessert is a must — “Gion Tsujiri Matcha Ice Cream”! Authentic matcha flavor, a balance of sweet and bitter, paired with a smooth, icy texture that makes it irresistible. Who says dessert is just a small embellishment? At Yamafuku, dessert is a second wave of temptation for the taste buds!
The ambiance of the restaurant is a major highlight, with elegant décor paired with Japanese minimalism, creating a tranquil atmosphere as soon as you step in. With bar seats, sofa areas, and private Japanese-style boxes, there’s a perfect spot for gatherings with friends or a romantic date. Want to savor first-class flying fish broth and shabu-shabu? Yamafuku is the place!
It’s advisable to make a reservation in advance, especially for set meals which need to be booked a day ahead to avoid disappointment. Open from 5:00 PM to midnight, it offers a chance to indulge in great food even late into the Kyoto night. Checkout is convenient, with credit cards and PayPay all accepted—a nod to modern needs.
‘Agotsuyu Shabu Shabu Yamafuku’ isn’t just a highlight of Kyoto’s culinary scene. From the warm flying fish broth and tender mochi pork to the finale of matcha ice cream, everything here reminds you: “A full belly makes a happy life!”
Budget: Lunch and dinner around ¥5,000
Type: Shabu-shabu, Japanese cuisine
Phone: 075-255-5015
Reservation Policy: Reservations accepted
Hours: Daily 17:00–23:00 (last order at 22:00)
Address: 187 Zaimoku-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Access: Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line
Child-Friendly: Yes, all ages welcome
Payment Options: Credit cards and electronic payments accepted
Smoking Policy: Non-smoking throughout the entire establishment
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Practical Japanese Audio
실용 일본어 음성
实用日语语音
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人數
Number of People
인원수
人数
語音菜單 輕鬆點餐
Voice Menu, Easy Ordering
음성 메뉴, 간편 주문
语音菜单，轻松点餐
Course
Kamogawa Course
Items: 4 dishes
Stay Duration: 2 hours
Set Menu:
■ Appetizer: Seared smoked mackerel from Aomori Prefecture
■ Signature Flying Fish Broth Pork Shabu-shabu Set (Mochibuta Pork Belly + Rotational Pork Loin for comparative tasting) + Mushroom Assortment + Yoshino Kudzu Noodles
■ Finishing Noodles
■ Gion Tsujiri Rich Matcha Ice Cream
Takasegawa Course
Items: 4 dishes
Stay Duration: 2 hours
Set Menu:
■ Appetizer: Seared smoked mackerel from Aomori Prefecture
■ Signature Flying Fish Broth Pork Shabu-shabu Set + Mushroom Assortment + Yoshino Kudzu Noodles
■ Finishing Noodles
■ Gion Tsujiri Rich Matcha Ice Cream
Notes:
Please reserve in advance! (Reservations accepted 24 hours a day)
※ Please complete your reservation by the day before.
Pontocho Course
Items: 4 dishes
Stay Duration: 2 hours
Set Menu:
■ Appetizer: Seared smoked mackerel from Aomori Prefecture
■ Signature Flying Fish Broth Pork Shabu-shabu Set (Mochibuta Pork Belly + Rotational Pork Loin + A-5 Omi Beef Chuck for comparative tasting) + Mushroom Assortment + Yoshino Kudzu Noodles
■ Finishing Noodles
■ Gion Tsujiri Rich Matcha Ice Cream
Notes:
※ Please reserve by the day before.
Yamafuku Course
Items: 6 dishes
Stay Duration: 2 hours
Course: 2-hour seating course
Set Menu:
■ Appetizer: Seared smoked mackerel from Aomori Prefecture
■ Fresh Dish: Daily special made with the freshest ingredients
■ Signature Flying Fish Broth Pork Shabu-shabu Set (Mochibuta Pork Belly + Rotational Pork Loin + A-5 Grade Omi Beef Chuck for comparative tasting) + Mushroom Assortment + Yoshino Kudzu Noodles
■ Premium Omi Beef Seared Sushi
■ Finishing Noodles
■ Gion Tsujiri Rich Matcha Ice Cream
Notes:
※ Please complete your reservation by the day before. (Reservations accepted 24 hours a day)
Luxury Shabu-Shabu Course
Items: 4 dishes
Stay Duration: 2 hours
All-You-Can-Drink Service: Available
Course: 90 minutes all-you-can-drink + 2-hour seating
Set Menu:
■ Appetizer: Seared smoked mackerel from Aomori Prefecture
■ Signature Flying Fish Broth Pork Shabu-shabu Set (Mochibuta Pork Belly + Rotational Pork Loin for comparative tasting) + Mushroom Assortment + Yoshino Kudzu Noodles
■ Finishing Noodles
■ Gion Tsujiri Rich Matcha Ice Cream
All-You-Can-Drink Menu:
● Draft Beer
- The Premium Malt’s Medium Draft Beer
● Highball (Choose ice or water)
- Super Carbonated Highball
● Shochu (Choose ice, water, or hot water)
- Barley Shochu
- Sweet Potato Shochu
- Black Sugar Shochu
- Awamori
● Umeshu (Plum Wine) (Choose ice, water, hot water, or soda water)
● Sake (Available hot or cold)
● Sour Cocktails
- Bar Special Lemon Sour
- Lime Sour, etc.
● Cocktails
- Cassis Orange
- Fuzzy Navel
- Mango Grapefruit, etc.
● Soft Drinks
- Oolong Tea
- Orange Juice
- Calpis Soda, etc.
Notes:
※ Please reserve by the day before.
Flavorful Shabu-Shabu Course
Items: 4 dishes
Stay Duration: 2 hours
All-You-Can-Drink Service: Available
Course: 90 minutes all-you-can-drink, seating for 2 hours
Set Menu:
■ Appetizer: Seared smoked mackerel from Aomori Prefecture
■ Signature Flying Fish Broth Pork Shabu-shabu Set (Mochibuta Pork Belly) + Mushroom Assortment + Yoshino Kudzu Noodles
■ Finishing Noodles
■ Gion Tsujiri Rich Matcha Ice Cream
All-You-Can-Drink Menu:
● Draft Beer
- The Premium Malts Medium Draft
● Highball (Available with ice, water, or hot water)
- Super Carbonated Highball
● Shochu (Available with ice, water, or hot water)
- Barley Shochu
- Sweet Potato Shochu
- Black Sugar Shochu
- Awamori
● Umeshu (Plum Wine) (Available with ice, water, hot water, or soda)
● Sour Cocktails
- Bar Special Lemon Sour
- Lime Sour, etc.
● Soft Drinks
- Oolong Tea
- Orange Juice
- Calpis Soda, etc.
Notes:
※ Please reserve by the day before.
Premium Shabu-Shabu Course
Items: 4 dishes
Stay Duration: 2 hours
All-You-Can-Drink: Available
Course: Includes 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink, with seating for 2 hours
Set Menu:
■ Appetizer: Seared smoked mackerel from Aomori Prefecture
■ Signature Flying Fish Broth Pork Shabu-shabu Set (Mochibuta Pork Belly + Rotational Pork Loin + A-5 Grade Omi Beef Shoulder for comparative tasting) + Mushroom Assortment + Yoshino Kudzu Noodles
■ Finishing Noodles
■ Gion Tsujiri Rich Matcha Ice Cream
All-You-Can-Drink Menu:
● Draft Beer
- The Premium Malts Medium Draft
● Highball (Available with ice, water, or hot water)
- Super Carbonated Highball
● Shochu (Available with ice, water, or hot water)
- Barley
- Sweet Potato
- Black Sugar
- Awamori
● Umeshu (Plum Wine) (Available with ice, water, hot water, or soda water)
● Sake
- Hot Sake / Cold Sake
● Sour Cocktails
- Bar Special Lemon Sour
- Lime Sour, etc.
● Cocktails
- Cassis Orange
- Fuzzy Navel
- Mango Grapefruit, etc.
● Soft Drinks
- Oolong Tea
- Orange Juice
- Calpis Soda, etc.
Notes:
※ Please reserve by the day before.
Blissful Shabu-Shabu Course
Items: 6 dishes
Stay Duration: 2 hours
All-You-Can-Drink Service: Available
Course: Includes 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink, with seating for 2 hours
Set Menu:
■ Appetizer: Seared smoked mackerel from Aomori Prefecture
■ Fresh Dish: Daily special made with the freshest ingredients
■ Signature Flying Fish Broth Pork Shabu-shabu Set (Mochibuta Pork Belly + Rotational Pork Loin + A-5 Grade Omi Beef Shoulder for comparative tasting) + Mushroom Assortment + Yoshino Kudzu Noodles
■ Premium Omi Beef Seared Sushi
■ Finishing Noodles
■ Gion Tsujiri Rich Matcha Ice Cream
All-You-Can-Drink Menu:
● Draft Beer
- The Premium Malts Medium Draft
● Highball (Available with ice or water)
- Super Carbonated Highball
● Shochu (Available with ice, water, or hot water)
- Barley Shochu
- Sweet Potato Shochu
- Black Sugar Shochu
- Awamori
● Umeshu (Plum Wine) (Available with ice, water, hot water, or soda)
● Sake
- Hot Sake / Cold Sake
● Sour Cocktails
- Selected Bar Lemon Sour
- Lime Sour, etc.
● Cocktails
- Cassis Orange
- Peach Orange
- Mango Grapefruit, etc.
● Soft Drinks
- Oolong Tea
- Orange Juice
- Calpis Soda, etc.
Notes:
※ Please reserve by the day before.
Flying Fish Broth Shabu-Shabu
Kyoto Mochi Pork Shabu Set
Enjoy the perfect combination of Kyoto Mochibuta Pork with its delightful, chewy texture and flying fish broth.
Set Menu
・Rotational Pork Belly 100g
・Vegetables (Spinach, Lettuce)
・Kyoto Tofu
※ This set does not include the final noodles; please select from the à la carte menu.
Premium Omi Beef Shabu Set
Please enjoy the perfect combination of Kyoto Mochibuta Pork and flying fish broth, highlighted by the mochi-like texture that defines this dish.
Set Menu
a. One of Japan's top three Wagyu varieties, premium A5-grade Omi Beef.
We have prepared Omi beef chuck loin, balanced with marbling and lean meat, making it ideal for shabu-shabu. This fresh delicacy is best enjoyed at medium-rare for the perfect flavor.
Set Contents
・Omi Beef Chuck Loin 130g
・Vegetables (Spinach, Lettuce)
・Kyoto Tofu
※ This set does not include finishing noodles; please select from the à la carte menu.
・Rotational Pork Belly 100g
・Vegetables (Spinach, Lettuce)
・Kyoto Tofu
※ This set does not include finishing noodles; please select from the à la carte menu.
Ultimate Shabu Assortment Set
This is a luxurious set menu that lets you enjoy the flavors of Mochibuta Pork and A5-grade Omi Beef.
Set Contents
・Rotational Pork Belly 75g
・Omi Beef Chuck Loin 75g
・Vegetables (Spinach, Lettuce)
・Kyoto Tofu
※ This set does not include finishing noodles; please select from the à la carte menu.
One Dish
Premium Omi Beef Aburi Sushi
Addictive Cucumber
Beef Tripe with Ponzu
Premium Marinated Firefly Squid
Homemade Sesame Tofu
Yamafuku Salad
Kyoto Pickles Assortment
Ume Crystal with Yam
Silky Yuba Sashimi
Yamafuku with Delicious Fish
Smoked Grilled Mackerel
Silky Horse Mackerel Dried Fish
Silky Atka Mackerel Dried Fish
Deep-Fried Mehikari
Rarely Made Fried Foods at Home
Anchovy Butter French Fries
Seasonal Tempura Assortment
Flying Fish Broth Scented Fried Chicken Thigh
Hot Pot Finish Dipping Noodles
Whole Wheat Chinese Noodles
Pork Shabu with Seaweed Flavor
Rich Cheese
Tantan Sesame Sauce
Spicy Tomato
Grated Yam with Raw Egg
Chopped Shiso with Sesame
Chicken Fat Broth
Sweet Treats
Homemade Warabi Mochi with Kuromitsu Sauce, Served with Matcha and Vanilla Ice Cream
Yuzu Sherbet
Homemade Roasted Tea Panna Cotta
Sake Ice Cream
Rich Matcha Ice Cream
Fried Kyoto Nama-fu with Vanilla Ice Cream
Beer
The Premium Malts Draft
Medium
Small
The Premium Malts Master's Dream Draft
100% Natural Water Malts
Asahi Stout
All-Free (Non-alcoholic Beer)
Sour
Midori Gin Soda
Craft Tavern Lemon Sour
Cloudy Honey Lemon Sour
Lime Sour
Yuzu Sour
Mango Vinegar Sour
Apple Vinegar Sour
Grape Vinegar Sour
Calpis Sour
Oolong Highball
Highball
Jim Beam Highball
Jim Beam Yuzu Highball
Jim Beam Sudachi Highball
Kakubin Highball
Kakubin Yuzu Highball
Kakubin Sudachi Highball
Yamazaki Premium Highball
Hakushu Forest Highball
Hibiki Highball
Ao Highball
Cocktail
Cassis Soda
Cassis Oolong
Cassis Orange
Cassis Grapefruit
Mangoyan Soda
Mangoyan Orange
Mangoyan Grapefruit
Peach Soda
Peach Oolong
Fuzzy Navel
Peach Grapefruit
Plum Wine
On the Rocks
Watered Down (usually alcohol)
Hot Water Mixer
Soda Mixer
Nanko Umeshu
Kiuchi Umeshu
Aotani Umeshu
Green Tea Umeshu
Fruit Liquor
Tsurubai Yuzu Liqueur
Niagara White Wine
Shochu
Furusawa Shochu
Moderate
Kenhachi
Torikai
Rento Shochu
Zanpa Shochu
Kurokirishima
Roasted Sweet Potato Kurose Shochu
Yahata
Kujira Ayamurasaki Shochu
Takura Shochu
Maou
Japanese Sake
Takasago Junmai Dry Sake
Warm Sake
Cold
Japanese Sake
Cold Sake
Tomioka Junmai Daiginjo
Shotoku Junmai Sake
Eikun Ancient Capital Millennium Junmai Ginjo
Kyo Namashiki Junmai Ginjo
Nishijin Junmai Daiginjo
Wine
Muscat Bailey A
Koshu Grape
Soft Drink
Oolong Tea
Cola
Ginger Ale
Calpis Soda
Calpis Water
Black Oolong Tea
Mango Vinegar Soda
Apple Vinegar Soda
Grape Vinegar Soda
100% Orange Juice
100% Grapefruit Juice
Wine Grape Juice
Red
White
