I visited this restaurant for lunch with my family. The course includes appetizer, soup, bread, choice of meat or fish, cake, and a drink (coffee or tea). I chose the sea bass (fish), but the pork (meat) was also delicious without any unpleasant smell. The cakes were also varied in selection. I have been here several times and once again, I am satisfied.

Ku O Midi Address: Kyoto Brighton Hotel 1F, Nakadachiuri Gosho Nishi, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Budget: Lunch ¥1,000-1,999 Tabelog Score: 3.52 Nagata Family Score: 3.5 Taste: 3.5 Portion Size: 3.4 Service: 3.6 Atmosphere: 3.6 Cost Performance: 3.4 Located inside Kyoto Brighton Hotel. The Gateau au Fraises was sold out, so I tried a tart with a different kind of strawberry. Thank you for the meal. #KuOMidi #Cafe #CafeHopping #CafeStagram #CafeLovers #KyotoCafe #KyotoGourmet #Tabelog #Gourmet #GourmetLovers #GourmetStagram #GourmetGirls #KyotoSightseeing #Cake #HotelCafe #HotelLounge #JapaneseFood #Japan #JapanFood #Food #JapaneseCafe #Japanese #Kyoto #Sweets #NagataFamilyEatingOutLog

It's been a while since I stayed at Kyoto Brighton Hotel. I arrived before check-in, so I had to wait in the lounge. Since this hotel is not facing a main street, the restaurant mainly serves hotel guests. One good point is that it is relatively not crowded. Today, I skipped lunch because dinner will be heavy French cuisine, but I started to get hungry. In the airy courtyard-style lounge called Cour au Midi, I initially planned to just have a drink, but ended up ordering a light snack. Since we wanted to share, we chose the Pepper Ham Cheese Egg Sandwich for two. The sandwich had thick slices of egg, cheese, and ham between rye bread, giving a healthy and substantial feel. Surprisingly delicious, we ended up almost finishing it without realizing. When hungry, it's easy to overeat, so it's important to be cautious when holding back for dinner. Nevertheless, it was the perfect cafe restaurant in the courtyard-style space to spend a leisurely time before check-in. Its name, "Cour au Midi," literally means "Courtyard at Noon."

I had the Swan Parfait (matcha), Opera (chocolate cake), and Salad Set (salad, bread, soup, drink). The Swan Parfait was delicately made as shown in the photo, and it was enjoyable to look at. The Salad Set had roast beef, octopus, prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, and camembert cheese in the salad, which was very satisfying! The Opera was also delicious with rich chocolate flavor.

After visiting a shrine for the New Year, I stopped by the Brighton Hotel for tea. The main lobby was full, so I was guided to a banquet hall at the back. Many cakes, including Mont Blanc, were sold out, so I chose a strawberry dome filled with mousse. It was surrounded by chocolate and a bit difficult to cut neatly with a knife and fork, but it was elegant and delicious. From the hall's windows, I could see a fountain in the courtyard, and beyond that, the school building of Shinmachi Elementary School. It's amazing that you can see the banquet hall from the school's classrooms. The next morning, I revisited and received a sake toast in the lobby. I was happy to take home a masu cup with the year's engraving. A little girl was delighted to receive just the cup. She was super cute.

I came to Kyoto and went to Brighton Hotel to have the Swan Parfait. I ordered Parfait Swan Rouge and Parfait Swan Kyoto Time with a drink. I also ordered a sandwich. The Swan part is all made of chocolate and it's really delicious. You can also get a refill of coffee, so I had a great time.

I had dinner in Kyoto and since I have a car, I usually stay at a hotel when I drink. My regular business hotel has increased its prices due to the relaxation of entry restrictions from overseas. So this time, I decided to stay at the Brighton Hotel a bit more luxuriously! It's definitely different. My usual business hotel is clean and comfortable because it's new, but city hotels are spacious! I booked a single room but got a twin room with a spacious bathroom and even a study desk? I return to the hotel late at night, but check-out is at noon. I can park my car at the hotel parking lot for 1100 yen, and it can be left there until 3 o'clock, so in the morning, I go for a walk at the Imperial Palace and have delicious coffee at Corazon. When I returned to the hotel to buy bread, I found it! Mont Blanc! I just had coffee, so I had tea and Mont Blanc. There was plenty in the tea pot at the hotel, so relaxing and elegant. I love having tea at hotels. I feel a bit spaced out, remembering yesterday's events. When I drink coffee or tea, I like to think about various things. The Mont Blanc was a bit different in shape, but delicious. It had chestnuts in the cream, but I still prefer the usual curly blond Mont Blanc. The price was affordable for a hotel, which I liked. Cake set for 1600 yen.

I visited Ku-O-Midi with a reservation for 2 people on Thursday, 9/29. Ku-O-Midi is located in the lounge of the Kyoto Brighton Hotel. The high ceiling creates an open and spacious dining area up to the 6th floor. Even though it was a weekday, the place was almost fully booked with many diners. It's advisable to make a reservation in advance, especially for groups. We reserved the Afternoon Tea Set priced at 3,800 yen (tax included). The Afternoon Tea Set ~KYO NO KOMACHI~ includes a three-tiered selection of sweets and savory items that reflect Kyoto's charm. The savory dishes were satisfying, and the sweets were in mini sizes, visually appealing, and offered a variety of flavors. The final course, a parfait, featured gelato and sorbet with light flavors that were enjoyable till the end. The set also includes all-you-can-drink options for coffee, tea, and herbal tea, with a total of 10 varieties. The teacup designs added to the overall experience. Although we tried the Afternoon Tea Set this time, the lunch menu also looked delicious. The hotel is conveniently located near Imadegawa Station, and I would love to visit again if I have the chance. It was a delightful experience. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Located near the clam gate of the Kyoto Imperial Palace is the Kyoto Brighton Hotel, one of Kyoto's prestigious hotels established in 1988. Upon entering the hotel's entrance, you will find the Lounge Bar Cou-Oh-Midi in a spacious atrium with a height of 23 meters, creating a sense of openness. Tonight, after dining, I stopped by the lounge for a drink before returning to my room at the Kyoto Brighton Hotel where I am staying. [Champagne at Cou-Oh-Midi] *Comments are in the photo. ◆ Champagne ◎ Taittinger Brut Reserve (French Champagne) ◆ Hakushu Highball ◉ Nearby the Kyoto Brighton Hotel is the Seimei Shrine, where you can enjoy original cocktails inspired by the Heian-era onmyoji "Abe no Seimei" and his close friend "Minamoto no Hiromasa." If you are interested in Abe no Seimei, be sure to check it out. Thank you for the meal.

I love the strawberry shortcake here. Whenever I go to Brighton Hotel for a meal, I always make sure to buy it to take home. The balance between the sweetness of the fresh cream and the tartness of the strawberries in this strawberry shortcake is exquisite, and I really enjoy it. Although it is a bit on the smaller side, I always find it to be truly delicious, so I plan to continue buying it regularly in the future.

Today, I had the Swan Parfait at Couvoir Midi in Kyoto Brighton Hotel, which I had been curious about for a while. I think everything at Brighton Hotel, including the food, desserts, and service, is wonderful. The quality is very high and I think it offers great value for the price. Since it was lunchtime, my friend and I had sandwiches and the Parfait Strowberry Swan and Parfait Swan Kyoto Time. Both parfaits were very delicious and looked beautiful. We had a really enjoyable time.

Last September, I fell in love at first sight with the Black Swan at Urayasu Brighton Hotel Tokyo Bay, and it's been four months already. I was fortunate enough to have the chance to stay at the original Swan Parfait place, Kyoto Brighton. When that happens, you absolutely cannot miss the Swan Parfait. I squeezed in some time during my schedule to have the Swan Parfait. Starting from January 4, 2022, they are offering the "Strawberry Swan." - Strawberry Swan (Coffee Set) 2400 yen. Last time it was Black Swan, but this time it's a white swan. The white swan floating on a lake of red strawberries is truly beautiful. The strawberries, cut in half, are piled on top of the parfait so generously. First, I enjoy the strawberry without dropping it. The slightly tart strawberry is delicious. Next, the milk ice cream that the swan is holding is rich but not too heavy; it's an elegant milk ice cream. Going back to the cup, the almond cream on the top is interesting with its rich taste contrasting with the milk ice cream. Next is the light strawberry sherbet, which I enjoyed for its balance of sweetness and acidity. Then, I savor the slightly sweet crumble for its texture. Beyond that, there is lemon jelly? The herbal jelly instantly refreshes my mouth. At the bottom, there are sliced strawberries decorating the cup. Finally, I enjoy the white swan. It reminds me of my childhood when white chocolate was a special treat. Phew, it was delicious! It was truly a parfait filled with strawberries. I feel like I ate more than 10 pieces. When you come to Kyoto Brighton Hotel, the Swan Parfait is a must. The parfait called "Kyoto Time®," which was offered at the end of last year, also looks delicious. I feel like trying the seasonal Swan Parfait, but Kyoto is far away (tears).

I stayed at the Kyoto Brighton Hotel and used their restaurant. The room review is here ♡ I wanted to try the sweets because they have a good reputation, but it seems like they don't have parfaits or such at night... On this day, I had a cocktail named after Abe no Seimei. It seems to be a menu item inspired by the hotel built on the site of Abe no Seimei's residence. Not only Abe no Seimei but also a cocktail named after his close friend Minamoto no Hiromasa. This time, there were two of us so we each ordered one. The red one is Abe no Seimei and the green one is Minamoto no Hiromasa. There is gold leaf floating on the surface. And it's charming that star-shaped citrus fruits are served as well. As for the taste, Abe no Seimei is a sweet cocktail based on osmanthus wine, with lemon juice and tonic water. When you drink it, there is a sweet part at the bottom, so I felt like it's meant to be stirred before drinking. Minamoto no Hiromasa was, I think, matcha-based shochu? I simply found Abe no Seimei to be more delicious. Minamoto no Hiromasa's matcha had a slightly artificial taste. The alcohol content is quite strong, so those who are not used to drinking may want to be careful.

Reunion with a friend living in Kyoto after a long time. They made a lunch reservation for us. Bright floor, well-maintained social distancing, considerate staff. I chose the Atrium Lunch Set with fish. The seasonal Mont Blanc cake was delicious. The portions were just right, not too oily, and looked beautiful. It was a short but enjoyable time spent in a pleasant atmosphere. Thank you for the meal.

The autumn limited edition Swan Parfait served at the lounge bar "Coup d'O Midi" in the hotel is made with chocolate swan filled with chocolate ice cream, creating a slightly bitter but easy-to-eat combination. The rich Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc parfait with apple sorbet and crunchy crumble at the bottom is irresistible. The beautifully arranged figs, along with the acidity of orange flesh, complement the bitterness of the crumble and chocolate. The color combination of the black swan, red beak, and the bottom red cassis jelly is cool and makes this parfait stand out. ✨

Anniversary celebration! Thank you for lifting the alcohol ban! Had a private lunchtime champagne toast with wine instead. Tried various cakes, but the fig tart's bottom part was disappointing. The chestnut cream covering the Japanese chestnut cake was delicious. Enjoyed wine and cake at this lovely hotel. Thank you for the meal!

(Taken from a blog post) Today, I decided to try takeout from Kyoto Brighton Hotel near Kyoto Imperial Palace. On the first floor of the hotel, there was a spacious lounge. ■ Lounge bar COUR AU MIDI is known for its popular afternoon tea and swan parfait. Behind the counter, there was the logo of Veuve Clicquot, with a champagne cooler always ready. Veuve Clicquot wooden crates were also used as part of the decor. It seems like a lounge where you can enjoy champagne along with sweets. The showcase displayed sweets and bread, available for takeout. Today, I was interested in their Anpan. It's called "Shiohokan Anpan," wrapped in black sugar dough with the famous "Shiohokan" coarse sweet red bean paste. It seems to be a product that has been featured on TV. There were also croissants and focaccia available. So, I bought some bread to take home. ● Shiohokan Anpan is a round anpan wrapped in black sugar dough. I felt it was an elegant bread like a traditional Japanese confectionery, with a prominent coarse sweet red bean paste and the flavor of black sugar. ● Dukkah Curry Bread was wrapped in a chewy focaccia dough with a thick curry filling. "Dukkah" is a Middle Eastern seasoning made from herbs, nuts, and spices. It had a flavorful and spicy curry roux. The spiciness that kicks in later on the tongue was pleasantly stimulating. ● Croissant had a crispy and light dough. I enjoyed the flavor of butter. It's a taste that makes you feel like you could eat many of them. I felt the dedication in each bread. I was able to enjoy the delicious bread from a nice hotel.

♡【Cour au midi】♡ Experience a Kyoto-style treasure trove afternoon tea♥♡ Mie-tiered afternoon tea for 3800 yen♡ Had a lovely afternoon tea at Kanato Kyoto (̨̡,,. ̫ .,, )̧ Took a shuttle bus from Karasuma Oike Station, which was convenientᰔᩚ The lobby has a spacious central atrium design (∩^o^)⊃━☆ﾟ.*･｡ On the first floor, you'll find the "Lounge Bar Cou o Midi" -⁽ -´꒳`⁾- A relaxing and open space (ˊ︺ˋ) They offer a famous cafe menu, including a limited-time Swan parfait that looked tempting, but this time, we opted for the luxurious afternoon tea experience\( ˆˆ )/♡ Unlike the typical 3-tiered stand, this afternoon tea is served in a multi-tiered bento box style（˙˘˙ ）The first and second tiers feature sweets, while the third tier includes sandwiches and scones|˶' '˶)ﾁﾗ The accompanying sauces and cream are for the scones⸜( ⍢ )⸝ The tea cups are all uniquely designed, adding to the charm of the experience\( ˶˙˙˶)/ The portions are quite generous and satisfying, making it surprisingly filling(◜◝) The set also includes a parfait as a finishing touch(˶‾᷄ ⁻̫ ‾᷅˵) The parfait, with its refreshing jelly and cold ice cream, was delicious and surprisingly easy to finish(●ꉺωꉺ●) The afternoon tea set is limited to 10 servings per day, priced at 3800 yen⸜(* ॑꒳ ॑* )⸝ Looking around, it was predominantly female groups enjoying the afternoon tea set*( ᐛ )و I managed to finish everything, but for those with smaller appetites or less sweet tooth, it might be a lot to consume(^^; In that case, I recommend trying just the Swan parfait or cake set( ˊᵕˋ )♡ Though I haven't stayed at Kyoto Brighton Hotel before, the afternoon tea experience was delightful and cozy( ᵒ̴̶̷̤-ᵒ̴̶̷̤ ) It was a special birthday celebration for Kanato on that day(⁎˃ᴗ˂⁎)♡ Restaurant Name: Cour au midi Reservation: Available Access: 8 minutes on foot from Exit 6 of Imadegawa Station, Shuttle bus from Exit 1 of Karasuma Oike Station Operating Hours: 8:00-23:30 (Last Order 23:00) Closed: No regular holidays♡#Couraumidi#AfternoonTea