An Insider’s Guide to Authentic Kyoto for Foodies is a well curated guide with lots of background, culture, and info about authentic and notable restaurants in Kyoto written by Chikashi Miyamoto. Released 12th Dec 2023, it's 104 pages and is available in electronic format. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free.
This is precisely as described. A very well curated list of restaurants, across a range of prices, with an emphasis on Kyoto specialties and cuisine. They span a range from street food markets to 3 star Michelin establishments. (The author has made a conscious decision not to include external ratings (like Michelin stars) because it wasn't a factor in inclusion in the guide).
His explanations and background, and his own experiences provide a panoramic view over the choices available. Each entry includes useful info such as price range, set menus (if available), booking difficulty, special dishes, and other info generally not available in English. Particularly useful and salient points such as apps for translation and map/direction apps will come in handy for travelers who are not fluent in Japanese.
There are hyperlinks scattered throughout the book for restaurants and attractions which have an online presence.
Five stars. A useful, concise, well written and accessible guide to gastronomic Kyoto, aimed at travelers, but likely as interesting and useful for locals.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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