"TAKA at Willow Alley": A culinary adventure in the quaint lanes of Gion Shijo, a must-try Kyoto delicacy!
“TAKA at Willow Alley” is a revered stand-and-drink izakaya hidden in the alleys of Gion Shijo, serving as a secret culinary base in the ancient city of Kyoto.
Stepping inside is like entering a fascinating world of Japanese-Italian fusion that makes you exclaim, “This is unbelievably delicious!” The internationally experienced Chef TAKA, formerly a head chef at Milan’s renowned “NOBU,” guarantees top-notch cuisine.
Start with the signature “Mentaiko Shiso Tempura”: the crispy exterior wraps the savory mentaiko, bursting with shiso aroma with each bite, irresistibly prompting you to order more.
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.
“TAKA on Willow Alley” operates daily from 13:00 to 22:30 (last order at 21:30) and is closed on Tuesdays. Since the restaurant does not take reservations, it is recommended to arrive early to ensure seating. The venue offers both bar and second-floor table seating, suitable for both solo diners and groups.
So, if you’re up for a culinary adventure in Gion Shijo, Kyoto, make sure to head to “TAKA on Willow Alley”! Remember, no reservations are accepted, so arrive early to secure your spot and avoid missing out on this top Kyoto dining recommendation!
Yanakouji TAKA Restaurant Information
- Budget: Dinner around ¥4,000–4,999
- Type: Standing Bar, Bar
- Phone: +81-75-708-5791
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Business Hours: Monday, Wednesday to Sunday, 1:00 PM–10:30 PM (Last order at 9:30 PM); Closed on Tuesdays
- Address: 577 Nakano-cho, Yanakouji Hachibei Nagaya, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
- Access: About a 3-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line’s “Kawaramachi” Station; about a 7-minute walk from Keihan Line’s “Gion Shijo” Station
- Child-Friendly: No information provided
- Payment Options: Accepts VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX; Electronic payments not accepted
- Smoking Policy: No smoking allowed in all areas
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實用日語語音
Practical Japanese Audio
실용 일본어 음성
实用日语语音
Excuse me
Menu, please!
Order, please
This one, please
Thank you for the meal
Water, please
How do I eat this?
A small plate, please
May I take a photo?
Excuse me, please change the grill net.
Check, please
Where do I pay?
How much is it?
Can I use a credit card?
I will pay in cash
May I have the receipt, please?
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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
Yakitori
Liver
Chicken and Leek Skewer
Sauce
Salt
Chicken Breast
Black Vinegar Sauce
Sauce
Salt
Chicken Thigh
Oil
Sauce
Salt
Chicken Wings
Oil
Salt
Chicken Tender
Wasabi
Plum
Cartilage
Chicken Skin
Chicken Gizzard
Chicken Tail
Chicken Neck Meat
Salt
Ponzu Sauce
Rice Dishes
Rice with Raw Egg
Grilled Rice Ball
One Dish
Beef Tataki
Marinated Firefly Squid
Tomato Slices
Sea Urchin Tofu
Chicken Skin with Ponzu Sauce
Moromi Cucumber
Moromi Manganji Pepper
Stingray Fin
Horse Mackerel Overnight Dried
Chicken Tempura
Chicken Tender Tempura
Mentaiko Shiso Tempura
Salsiccia
Grilled Vegetables
Manganji Pepper
Grilled Eggplant
Shiitake Mushroom
King Oyster Mushroom
Yam
Others
Today's Sashimi
Tuna Nakaochi
Octopus Chunks
Grilled Camembert Cheese
Grilled Zucchini
Lotus Root Tempura
Mountain Yam Tempura
Chilled Mozuku Seaweed
Lightly Pickled Cabbage
Cod Milt with Ponzu
Sake Lees Soup
Japanese Sake
Polishing Ratio
Glass
One Go (180ml)
Draft Beer
Authentic Pilsner Maruefu
Large Size
Medium Size
Limited Craft Beer of the Month
Large Size
Medium Size
Highball
Nikka Rich
Chita (Whisky)
Yoichi
Yamazaki
Hakushu Whiskey
Whiskey
Straight
On the Rocks
Watered Down (usually alcohol)
Black Nikka
Chita (Whisky)
Yoichi
Yamazaki
Hakushu Whiskey
Cocktail
Spritz
Mimosa
Gin Soda
Plum Wine
On the Rocks
Soda Mixer
Willow Shade Liquor
Mojito
Shiso Mojito
Fresh Fruit Sour
Fresh Lemon Sour
Tomato Sour
Italian Wine
Light
Bold
Red Wine
Bottle
Glass
White Wine
Bottle
Glass
Sparkling
White Wine
Prosecco
Bottle
Glass
Sparkling
Red Wine
Lambrusco
Bottle
Shochu
Barley Shochu
Sweet Potato Shochu
On the Rocks
Soda
Watered Down (usually alcohol)
Oolong Highball
Goldfish Cocktail
Barley
Sweet Potato
Soft Drink
Cola
Ginger Ale
Orange Juice
Oolong Tea
Non-alcoholic
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Non-Alcoholic Mojito
