Tofu shop in the vicinity of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto. I stopped by during the Plum Blossom Festival + Tenjin-san's Day (^｡^) I decided to try some food that I could eat while walking around. I wanted to try thick fried tofu, but they were out at the time and it would take a while, so I got a croquette instead. - Okara Croquette 150 yen It wasn't freshly fried, but it was delicious with a moist okara texture! They also have a variety of healthy okara dishes like okara donuts, okara scones, okara cake, and okara salad. I would like to try more of their dishes in the future!

I feel like "Toyoke-ya" is dominating the scene, so... In the area around Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, there are several famous tofu shops. "Toyoke-ya" has a teahouse where you can eat, so it has a high level of recognition and tourist appeal. However, some locals also mention places like "Fujino" and "Kitaura Tofu". This is something I have mentioned a few times on this food blog, but the extremes are quite noticeable. Toyoke Chaya has a rating of "3.56" based on 153 reviews, while Toyoke-ya Yamamoto has a rating of "3.50" based on 25 reviews. "TOFU CAFE" by Fujino has 11 reviews, but both Fujino and Kitaura Tofu have zero reviews as tofu shops. Well, it's true that the number of people who buy tofu and review it is limited, but considering that a certain percentage of the 92 reviews for "Mori Yoshi" involve buying tofu, having zero reviews seems too extreme. When talking about Kyoto tofu, Kitaura Tofu Shop is indispensable. Especially for those living in the Kitano Shirakume-cho area... (Well, I live in Uzumasa, but my living area includes Shirakume-cho as well) "Soft Cotton" (200 yen) - The product is called "Tenjin Tofu" and is a type of "Kyoto Tofu". It is a blend of 400g of white tofu and 350g of silk tofu. For those who have tried the "Kumiage Tofu" from this shop, you would know that it has a smooth and refreshing texture, with a light taste that still has a strong soybean flavor. It's not grassy, and you could even say it's fruity. But that atmosphere combined with the silk and earnest cotton of "Soft Cotton" is just right. It's delicious as it is, and it's amazing with a sprinkle of sesame salt, or with bonito soy sauce. Add ginger, myoga, or Kujo green onions, and it's a complete dish. Then, pair it with beer or sake. Yep, no mistake. (laughs) Nowadays, I occasionally find this tofu to be quite delicious. Personally, I don't particularly value Kyoto tofu. Rather, I think I grew up in a household where the consumption of tofu was low. It might have been a special way of life in the non-checkered streets of Kyoto, Uzumasa. By the way, the fried tofu from this shop has a unique and rich oiliness. It's perfect for chopping and adding to dishes like Kappo-don. It looks like a senbei futon, but it has a deep flavor. They used to sell this fried tofu on the street during festivals, but I wonder if they still do that now? (Authored by Kyonatsu Shukuu, 2017.8.28) (First review, 572nd restaurant) (Store registration)