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Okutan Frommer's Exceptional

Cuisine Tofu, Vegetarian
Hours Fri-Wed 11am-5:30pm (last order)
Address 86-30 Fukuchi-cho
Location Nanzenji. Just north of Nanzenji Temple's main gate (the San Mon Gate), Eastern Kyoto
Transportation Bus: 5 or 100 to Nanzenji-Eikando-michi (6 min.)
Reservations Reservations recommended (but not accepted in peak season)
Phone 075/771-8709
Prices Yudofu set meal ¥3,150 ($30); traditional tofu meal ¥4,200 ($40)
Credit Cards Not accepted

Frommer's Review

This is one of the oldest, most authentic, and most delightful tofu restaurants in Kyoto. Founded about 350 years ago as a vegetarian restaurant serving Buddhist monks, this thatched-roof wooden place in a peaceful setting with pond and garden serves just two things: a tofu set meal (yudofu) and a more traditional tofu meal originally from China. Okutan is very simple and rustic with seating either in tatami rooms or outdoors on cushioned platforms, making it especially delightful in fine weather. Women dressed in traditional rural clothing bring your food. The yudofu set meal, which changes slightly with the seasons, includes a pot of tofu boiled at your table, fried tofu on a stick, vegetable tempura, yam soup, and pickled vegetables. It's all highly recommended.

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