Name: かわら林
Address: 37-3 Houzouchou imakumano, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, 605-0952
Telephone: 0757083578

かわら林

How about trying our soft-shell turtle hot pot as an additional dish? Not only in porridge or noodles, but you can also experience the true taste of soft-shell turtle. The hot pot is served as a single portion in our course, so we recommend sharing it among 2 to 3 people.

Soft-shelled Turtle Hot Pot

- Assorted Appetizers
- Seasonal Sashimi
- Seasonal Fish and Vegetable Pot
- Small Dishes
- Rice
- Pickles

[Kyo-kaiseki: Ayano] (Menu not using soft-shelled turtle)

This is a lunch menu where you can enjoy Kyoto cuisine.

Enjoy assorted appetizers and seasonal sashimi, and a small hot pot featuring seasonal fish with shred-cut burdock, vegetables, and eggs...

Suitable for meeting face-to-face, business entertaining, or important gatherings.
Please have a wonderful time savoring delicious dishes while strolling around Higashiyama.

■-■-■ There is no parking available around our establishment, 
so please use the coin parking near the Higashi-Ojii Imakumano intersection ■-■-■
*Since we prepare meals in advance, please be sure to contact us at least one day before your reservation for any cancellations. Please note that a cancellation fee will be charged for same-day cancellations.

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- Soba with soft-shelled turtle soup
- Steamed egg custard in soft-shelled turtle soup  
- Rice ball made with seasoned rice cooked in soft-shelled turtle soup
- Small side dish
- Pickles

[Softshell Turtle Lunch: Maru Gozen Soba]

■□■□■□■□■ Noodles are prepared with [Soba] ■□■□■□■□■
A meal set with soba, chawanmushi, and takikomi gohan made with soft-shelled turtle soup.
First, take a sip of the noodle sauce, then add chopped ginger and Kujo green onions and enjoy your second sip.
You will experience the expansion of flavors.
The main soft-shelled turtle soup is rich in collagen, amino acids, minerals, and nutrients, so please drink it to the last drop.
The tamagoyaki with the noodles also contains soft-shelled turtle meat.

Light, easy to eat, and healthy, we highly recommend this for those trying soft-shelled turtle for the first time.

■-■-■ Please note that there is no parking at our location, so please use the coin parking around the Higashioji Imakumano intersection ■-■-■
* We have food preparation, so please make sure to contact us at least one day in advance if you need to cancel. Please note that a cancellation fee will be charged for same-day cancellations.

Course only (Soba)

- Udon in soft-shelled turtle soup  
- Steamed egg custard in soft-shelled turtle soup  
- Rice balls cooked with seasoned rice in soft-shelled turtle soup  
- Small dish  
- Pickles

Soft-shelled Turtle Lunch: Maru Gozen Udon

■□■□■□■□■Noodles will be prepared using "udon"■□■□■□■□■  
This meal includes udon noodles, chawanmushi, and seasoned rice, all made with soft-shelled turtle soup.  
First, please taste the noodle broth on its own, then add minced ginger and Kujo green onions to enjoy a second taste. You will sense the expansion of flavors.  
The main soft-shelled turtle soup is rich in collagen, amino acids, and minerals, so please drink it to the last drop.  
The omelet topping the noodles also contains soft-shelled turtle meat.  

Light, easy to eat, and healthy.  
Highly recommended for those trying soft-shelled turtle for the first time.  

■-■-■Please note that there is no parking available around our establishment, so please use the nearby coin parking around the Higashioji Imakumano intersection■-■-■  
* As we prepare meals, please be sure to contact us at least one day in advance if you need to cancel. Please understand that we will charge a cancellation fee for same-day cancellations.

Course Only (Udon)

- Soft-shelled turtle rice porridge
- Seasonal vegetables simmered with a pouch containing soft-shelled turtle meat (enjoy the texture of the turtle)
- Savory egg custard with soft-shelled turtle soup
- Small dish
- Pickles

[Soft-Shelled Turtle Lunch: Whole Rice Porridge]

You can enjoy soft-shell turtle for lunch.

At Kawarabayashi, we prepare soft-shell turtle dishes to be easy to enjoy for everyone, with no strong flavors and a very gentle taste. Please enjoy the light yet rich flavors that are delightful to the palate.

■-■-■ There is no parking available around our restaurant, so please use the coin-operated parking around the Todaiji Imakumano Intersection. ■-■-■
* We also need to prepare your meal, so if you need to cancel, please be sure to contact us at least one day before your scheduled visit. Please be aware that cancellations on the day of your reservation will incur a cancellation fee.

・Somen noodles with soft-shelled turtle soup
・Steamed egg custard with soft-shelled turtle soup
・Rolled omelet with soft-shelled turtle meat
・Small bowl side dish
・Rice balls
・Pickles

[Soft-Shelled Turtle Lunch: Marunyuu Noodles]

These are somen noodles with soft-shelled turtle soup. You can also enjoy our soft-shelled turtle chawanmushi. The fine and firm somen noodles pair wonderfully with the soft-shelled turtle soup. Please savor the lingering taste and expanding flavors. The soft-shelled turtle soup is rich in collagen, amino acids, and minerals, so please be sure to drink it all.

Please note that there is no parking available around our restaurant. We recommend using the coin-operated parking near the Higashi Oji Imakumano intersection.


■ Soft-shelled Turtle Shinoda Roll  
■ Individual Soft-shelled Turtle Hot Pot  
■ Grilled Dish  
■ Simmered Soft-shelled Turtle Pouch and Vegetables  
■ Soft-shelled Turtle Rice Porridge  
■ Pickles  
■ Fruits

Soft-Shelled Turtle Course: Mai

If you're trying soft-shelled turtle for the first time and are curious to taste it, starting with turtle-mock tofu will allow you to gradually adjust to the flavor smoothly. After enjoying your meal, we're confident you'll think, "Wow, that was delicious!" The course selection and pricing are sure to satisfy you.

Experience the benefits of turtle that warm you up to your fingertips.

■-■-■ There is no parking available around our establishment, so please use the coin parking near the Higashioji Imakumano intersection. ■-■-■
* We also need to prepare your meal, so please be sure to contact us at least one day before your visit in case of cancellation. Please note that a cancellation fee will be charged for same-day cancellations.

If you are new to soft-shelled turtle but want to give it a try, starting with our mock tofu made from soft-shelled turtle may help you ease into it smoothly. After finishing your meal, you'll likely think, "Oh, that was delicious." You will undoubtedly be satisfied with both the course content and the price.

Experience the benefits of soft-shelled turtle, such as warming up to your fingertips.

Please note that there are no parking facilities around our restaurant, so kindly use the coin-operated parking near the Higashioji Imakumano intersection. 
*Due to meal preparation, please be sure to contact us at least one day in advance if you need to cancel your reservation. Please note that cancellations on the day of your visit will incur a cancellation fee.

■ Aspic ......Soft-shelled turtle jelly
■ Individual Tortoise Hot Pot
■ Chawanmushi made with soft-shelled turtle (Steamed Egg Custard)
■ Grilled on Ceramic Plate ......Soft-shelled turtle meat and vegetables with white miso
■ Soft-shelled Turtle Rice Porridge  
■ Pickled Vegetables
■ Fresh Fruits

Soft-shelled turtle Course:Hana

This is a course featuring soft-shelled turtle soup. Of course, the main dish is soft-shelled turtle hot pot, but the soup's aspic and chawanmushi are rich in collagen and delicious. The "tohban yaki" with homemade white miso, vegetables, and soft-shelled turtle is also healthy.

■-■-■ Please note that there are no parking facilities around the restaurant. Please use the coin-operated parking lots near the Higashioji Imakumano Intersection ■-■-■
* Since we have food preparations, please be sure to contact us at least one day before your visit in case of cancellation. Please note that a cancellation fee will be charged for same-day cancellations.

This course skillfully utilizes soft-shelled turtle soup. Naturally, the main dish is a soft-shelled turtle hot pot, but the soup jelly and steamed egg custard are delicious and full of collagen. The "ceramic plate grill" of vegetables and soft-shelled turtle with homemade white miso is also healthy.

■-■-■ Please note there is no parking available around our restaurant, so please use the coin parking around Higashioji-Imakumano intersection ■-■-■
*As we need to prepare the meals, please be sure to contact us at least one day before your reservation to cancel. Please note that a cancellation fee will be charged for same-day cancellations.

Soft Simmered Soft-Shelled Turtle
Sashimi of Soft-Shelled Turtle
Individual Hot Pot
Karaage (Japanese Fried Soft-Shelled Turtle)
Soft-shelled Turtle　Rice Porridge
Pickles
Dessert

Soft-shelled turtle Course: Tsuki

A course lavishly using the king of hot pot dishes: soft-shelled turtle. Experience the benefits of soft-shelled turtle that will warm you up from the core. You will surely be surprised at how deeply flavorful and yet light and easy to eat it is. Without being bound by shapes or images, please try the Kawayabayashi soft-shelled turtle course. 

■-■-■ There is no parking available around our restaurant, so please use coin parking near the Higashioji Imakumano intersection ■-■-■

* We specially prepare dishes based on reservations, so please contact us by two days before your visit if you need to cancel or change the number of people. Please note that a cancellation fee will be charged for same-day cancellations.

This course is specially prepared to enjoy the turtle in sashimi and lightly fried dishes. It is a very luxurious course that allows you to enjoy different parts of the turtle with each dish. Experience the warming effects of the turtle from the core of your body. You'll surely be surprised by how flavorful yet refreshingly light and easy to eat it can be. Without being bound by shape or image, please do try the Kawarahayashi turtle course.

■-■-■ There is no parking available around our restaurant, so please use coin parking around the Higashioji Imakumano intersection. ■-■-■

*Since this is specially prepared upon reservation, please be sure to contact us at least two days before your visit in case of cancellations or changes in the number of people. Please note that a cancellation fee will be charged for same-day cancellations.

Chopstick Split
Assorted Appetizers
Seasonal Fish Sashimi
Soft-Shelled Turtle Hot Pot for One
Main Dish
Soft-Shelled Turtle Rice Porridge
Pickled Vegetables
Fruit Dessert

Suppon Course: Otowa

This is a very luxurious course featuring a variety and volume that allows you to enjoy both our popular Otowa kaiseki cuisine and soft-shell turtle dishes simultaneously.

You can thoroughly indulge in each carefully crafted dish, showcasing skilled techniques in ingredient processing and cooking methods. Experience the refined Kyoto kaiseki and soft-shell turtle dishes, which have been cultivated throughout the history of Kyotan cuisine.

■-■-■ Please note that there is no parking available around our restaurant. We recommend using the coin-operated parking lots near the Higashi-Oji Imakumano Intersection ■-■-■
* As we need to prepare the meals, please ensure to contact us at least one day before your reservation in case of cancellation. Please be aware that a cancellation fee will apply for same-day cancellations. Thank you for your understanding.

かわら林

Soft-Shelled Turtle Course: Mai

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Soft-shelled turtle Course:Hana

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Soft-shelled turtle Course: Tsuki

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Suppon Course: Otowa

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[Soft-Shelled Turtle Lunch: Whole Rice Porridge]

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[Softshell Turtle Lunch: Maru Gozen Soba]

Course only (Soba)

Soft-shelled Turtle Lunch: Maru Gozen Udon

Course Only (Udon)

[Soft-Shelled Turtle Lunch: Marunyuu Noodles]

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[Kyo-kaiseki: Ayano] (Menu not using soft-shelled turtle)

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Restaurant Information

We are currently not accepting reservations