Kyo-ya KARASUMA

Name: Kyo-ya KARASUMA
Address: Japan, 〒153-0051 Tokyo, Meguro City, Kamimeguro, 1 Chome−15−11 カーサピッコラ中目黒 2階, Tokyo
Price range: ¥280 - ¥13000

Kyo-ya KARASUMA. A restaurant where you can enjoy Kyoto obanzai, fresh seafood, kamameshi, and more.

★ 4.1 (101) $$Moderate 📍 Japan, 〒153-0051 Tokyo, Meguro City, Kamimeguro, 1 Chome−15−11 カーサピッコラ中目黒 2階

Today's Special

Yellowfin Tuna (Miyagi)

キハダマグロ (宮城)

Fresh sashimi of yellowfin tuna from Miyagi Prefecture. Characterized by its light fat and the umami of the red meat, it pairs well with sake. Enjoy with wasabi soy sauce.

¥930 ≈ $6.00

Bonito Salt Tataki

カツオ塩たたき

A dish of freshly seared bonito tuna tataki, enjoyed with salt. Searing enhances its aroma, and the salt brings out the natural sweetness of the bonito. Enjoy with condiments.

¥880 ≈ $6.00

Peeled Sweet Shrimp (from Kasumi, Hyogo Prefecture)

むき甘海老 (兵庫県香住産)

Carefully peeled sweet shrimp sashimi from Kasumi, Hyogo Prefecture. Enjoy its melt-in-your-mouth sweetness and plump texture. Eat as is, or with a little soy sauce.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Tako Dishes (Octopus Dishes)

Kujo Green Onion and Korean Seaweed with Sesame Oil and Salt

九条ねぎと韓国海苔胡麻油塩

A dish of octopus seasoned with Kyoto's specialty Kujo green onions and Korean seaweed. The flavor of sesame oil and salt whets the appetite, making it perfect as a snack with drinks.

¥900 ≈ $6.00

Tako Butsu (Octopus Chunks)

タコブツ

A simple sashimi of large chunks of octopus. You can directly enjoy the octopus's unique chewiness and the umami that spreads as you chew.

¥850 ≈ $5.00

Delicacy

Seared Tuna Cheek

マグロほほ肉の炙り

A dish of seared tuna cheek, a rare cut. It features a rich, meat-like umami and a unique texture.

¥1,600 ≈ $10.00

Negima Hot Pot (Green Onion and Tuna) with Special Ponzu Sauce

ねぎま鍋 (ねぎとマグロ) 特製ポン酢

A warm hot pot dish with simmered tuna and green onions. "Negima" originally refers to green onions and tuna. Please enjoy with our special ponzu sauce.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Tuna Rare Cutlet with Tsubame Sauce

マグロのレアカツツバメソース

Tuna cutlet coated and fried, served rare inside. Enjoy with Kyoto's local "Tsubame Sauce".

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Whole Raw Prosciutto & Burrata Cheese

純(一値まるごと) ど生ハムブッラータチーズ

A platter of abundant prosciutto and creamy burrata cheese. The saltiness of the prosciutto and the milky flavor of the cheese are a perfect match.

¥1,800 ≈ $12.00

Sangenton Pork Warm Shabu-Shabu with Bean Sprouts and Nira (Chives) Sauce

三元豚の温しゃぶモヤシニラダレ和え

Warm dish of tenderly boiled Sangen pork and bean sprouts, dressed with a flavorful nira (chives) sauce. The sweetness of the pork and the punch of the chives create a delicious taste.

¥1,200 ≈ $8.00

Kuroge Wagyu Ichibo Tataki

黒毛和牛イチボのたたき

Seared Tataki of Kuroge Wagyu's rare cut 'Ichibo'. The balance of lean meat and marbling allows you to fully enjoy the beef's flavor.

¥1,500 ≈ $10.00

Salad with Prosciutto and Bologna Sausage

生ハムとボローニャソーセージのサラダ

A luxurious salad using prosciutto and Bologna sausage. Enjoy the meaty flavor and fresh vegetables at the same time.

¥1,400 ≈ $9.00

Chicken Tsukune Oyako-ni (Simmered Chicken Tsukune and Egg)

鶏つくね親子煮

(Chicken Cartilage, Fresh Ginger) 2 pieces

A simmered dish of chicken tsukune with cartilage and fresh ginger, bound with egg. The crunchy texture of the cartilage and the flavor of ginger create a gentle taste.

¥1,400 ≈ $9.00

Sōshū Kohaku Chicken Wings Stuffed with Mentaiko, Air-Dried

総州古白鶏の手羽明太一夜干し

Two

Brand chicken wings stuffed with mentaiko (spicy cod roe), air-dried overnight, and then grilled. The skin is crispy, the inside is juicy, and it pairs well with the slightly spicy mentaiko.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Shrimp with Honey Mayo

海老のハニーマヨ

Plump shrimp tossed in a sweet honey mayonnaise sauce. The balance of sweetness and acidity is excellent, and it's popular with women and children.

¥460 ≈ $3.00

Squid and Asparagus Stir-fry with Garlic Butter Soy Sauce

イカとアスパラのガーリックバター醤油炒め

A dish of squid and asparagus stir-fried in garlic butter soy sauce. Characterized by its appetizing aroma and rich flavor.

¥1,100 ≈ $7.00

Obanzai (Kyoto-style home cooking)

Kyoto Home Cooking

Chikuwa (Fish Cake) Isobe-age (Seaweed-coated Fried)

ちくわの磯辺揚げ

A classic obanzai dish of chikuwa (fish cake) coated in batter mixed with aonori (seaweed). It has a nostalgic flavor with the aroma of seaweed.

¥680 ≈ $4.00

Exquisite! Grilled Edamame

絶品！焼き枝豆

A dish where edamame is grilled to concentrate its sweetness and umami. You can enjoy a different aroma than boiled edamame.

¥490 ≈ $3.00

Grilled Manganji Peppers

万願寺とうがらしの焼びたし

Grilled Manganji peppers, a specialty of Kyoto, simmered in dashi broth. It has a mild sweetness and a refined flavor infused with the dashi.

¥790 ≈ $5.00

Two-Color Den-den-yaki (grilled tofu) with Fuka's Fresh Yuba

麩嘉さんとこの生麩の二色田楽

Den-den-yaki (grilled tofu) using fresh yuba from Kyoto's long-established "Fuka". It is grilled with two types of miso sauce on chewy fresh yuba.

¥980 ≈ $6.00

Kuroge Wagyu Loin and Kujo Green Onion Simmered Dish

黒毛和牛ロースと九条ねぎのしぐれ煮

Kuroge Wagyu beef and Kujo green onions simmered in a sweet and savory sauce. A rich flavor perfect as a side for rice or an accompaniment to drinks.

¥1,100 ≈ $7.00

Aged Takoyaki with Egg

卵をからめてたこ焼きの揚げ出し

A creative dish of takoyaki served in dashi broth like agedashi. Adding egg makes it mellow, and you can also enjoy a flavor similar to Akashi-yaki.

¥600 ≈ $4.00

Fried Dishes

Corn Tempura

とうもろこしの天ぷら

Sweet corn made into a kakiage-style tempura. The crispy batter and the sweetness of the corn fill your mouth.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Hakata Mentaiko and Shiso Tempura

博多明太子と大葉の天ぷら

Hakata mentaiko wrapped in shiso leaf and made into tempura. The refreshing aroma of shiso enhances the rich umami of the mentaiko.

¥1,100 ≈ $7.00

Manganji Pepper Tempura

万願寺とうがらしの天ぷら

Tempura of Manganji peppers, a Kyoto vegetable. Enjoy the thick, sweet Manganji peppers simply with salt or tempura dipping sauce.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Mozzarella and Prosciutto Tempura

モッツァレラと生ハムの天ぷら

A Western-style dish of mozzarella cheese wrapped in prosciutto and made into tempura. The melted cheese and the saltiness of the prosciutto are exquisite.

¥980 ≈ $6.00

Cold Dishes

Ume Suimono (Plum Jelly)

梅水晶

A delicacy of shark cartilage dressed with plum paste. The crunchy texture and the sourness of the plum are refreshing and pair well with sake.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

Marinated Firefly Squid

ホタルイカの沖漬け

Fresh firefly squid marinated in soy sauce. The rich flavor of the innards and the soy sauce spread, making it a great accompaniment to drinks.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Kamameshi (Rice cooked in a pot) from Hachidaime Gihei

The rice portion is one go (approx. 180ml). *Please allow approximately 25 minutes.

Salmon and Mushrooms

鮭ときのこ

A kamameshi cooked with salmon and several types of mushrooms. The umami of the salmon and the aroma of the mushrooms permeate every grain of rice.

¥1,350 ≈ $9.00

Pickled Plum and Chirimenjako with Sansho Pepper

梅ちりめん山椒

A Kyoto-style kamameshi with crispy pickled plums, chirimenjako (tiny dried sardines), and sansho pepper. The slight spiciness of the sansho and the sourness of the plum whet the appetite.

¥1,350 ≈ $9.00

Hakata Mentaiko and Takana

博多明太子と高菜

A kamameshi combining Hakata mentaiko and takana pickles. The spiciness of mentaiko and the flavor of takana are a perfect match for rice.

¥1,300 ≈ $8.00

Sōshū Kohaku Chicken and Gobo (Burdock Root)

総州古白鶏とごぼう

A kamameshi with Sōshū Kohaku chicken, a brand chicken, and burdock root. A flavorful dish where you can enjoy the richness of the chicken and the earthy aroma of the burdock root.

¥1,410 ≈ $9.00

Plain Rice

銀シャリ

A simple kamameshi that allows you to enjoy the original taste of the rice without any additional ingredients. Please savor the sweetness of the freshly cooked, glossy rice.

¥1,080 ≈ $7.00

Red Miso Soup

赤だし

Miso soup made with red miso. Its rich and deep flavor complements the taste of the kamameshi.

¥280 ≈ $2.00

Sweet Dishes

Kyo-Tanba Dainagon Azuki Bean Paste and Matcha Ice Cream Monaka

京丹波大納言つぶあんと抹茶アイスの最中

A Japanese sweet with crispy monaka wafers sandwiching rich sweet bean paste made from premium Kyo-Tanba Dainagon azuki beans and rich matcha ice cream.

¥480 ≈ $3.00

Lunch Course

Choose your main dish for 2000 yen (incl. tax 2200 yen) or 2500 yen (incl. tax 2750 yen)

Lunch Course with Choice of Main Dish

選べる主菜のランチコース

Please choose your main dish.

A lunch course where you can enjoy Kyoto ingredients and long-established delicacies. You can choose your main dish.

¥2,750~ ≈ $18.00

Lunch Donburi

Served with pickles

Recommended! Sangen Pork Loin Katsudon

おすすめ！三元豚ロースのカツ丼

Sangen pork loin seasoned with salt and pepper, vacuum-marinated for flavor, and fried with fresh breadcrumbs! Simmered in a sweet and savory broth with Kujo green onions and egg, finished with raw egg yolk and our homemade sauce.

A katsudon made with high-quality Sangen pork loin. It's simmered in a sweet and savory broth with egg, and topped with a raw egg yolk for a rich flavor.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Pork and Onion Stir-fry with Black Sauce Donburi

豚肉とタマネギの黒ダレ炒め丼

Pork and onions finished in KARASUMA's secret black sauce with a hint of garlic! Mash the raw egg yolk on top and enjoy!

A rice bowl topped with stir-fried pork and onions in a special black sauce. The garlic flavor whets the appetite, and mixing in a raw egg makes it mellow.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Fried Young Chicken with Grated Daikon Ponzu Sauce Donburi

若鶏の唐揚げ、すずしろおろしポン酢丼

Dinner's popular menu! Fried croquettes with grated daikon ponzu, and suzushiro (chopped takuan pickles), the crunchy texture is the best!

A donburi (rice bowl) of juicy fried chicken served refreshingly with grated daikon and ponzu sauce. The chopped takuan pickles add a textural accent.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Lunch Special! Korokke Nitsuke Donburi (Croquette Stew Rice Bowl)

ランチ限定！コロッケ煮丼

Not Katsudon, but Korokke Don! Two freshly fried croquettes are simmered in a sweet and savory broth with egg. Guaranteed to go well with rice!

A unique donburi where freshly fried croquettes are simmered in egg like Katsudon. The sweet and savory broth soaks into the croquettes, making it a great rice accompaniment.

¥650 ≈ $4.00

Lunch Set Meal

Served with soup, mini salad, and pickles

Kujo Green Onion and Beef Simmered Dish Set Meal

九条ネギと牛肉のしぐれ煮定食

Kujo green onions and beef simmered in a sweet and savory broth, then dipped in egg like Sukiyaki.

A Sukiyaki-style set meal where you dip sweet and savory simmered beef and Kujo green onions into raw egg. It pairs excellently with rice.

¥1,200 ≈ $8.00

Pork and Onion Stir-fry with Black Sauce Set Meal

豚肉とタマネギの黒ダレ炒め定食

A set meal featuring pork and onions stir-fried in our secret black sauce, with plenty of garlic for a stamina boost.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Fried Young Chicken with Grated Daikon Ponzu Sauce Set Meal

若鶏の唐揚げ、すずしろおろしポン酢定食

A set meal of fried young chicken served with grated daikon and ponzu sauce for a refreshing taste. The crunchy texture of takuan pickles adds a pleasant accent.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Lunch Special! Korokke Nitsuke Teishoku (Croquette Stew Set Meal)

ランチ限定！コロッケ煮定食

A set meal with a main dish of croquettes simmered in a sweet and savory broth with egg. It's voluminous yet has a nostalgic flavor.

¥900 ≈ $6.00

Drinks

Non-alcoholic Asahi Dry Zero

ノンアルコールアサヒドライゼロ

A beer-like beverage with 0.00% alcohol content. Enjoy its dry finish and crisp taste.

¥400 ≈ $3.00

Winery Grape Juice (Red/White)

ワイナリーの葡萄ジュース (赤・白)

A rich juice made from wine grapes. The natural sweetness and acidity of the grapes are concentrated.

¥600 ≈ $4.00

Moët & Chandon

モエ・エ・シャンドン

A champagne loved worldwide from France. Characterized by elegant bubbles and a fruity aroma.

¥13,000 ≈ $83.00

Montebello Spumante Brut

モンテベッロ・スプマンテ・ブリュット

A dry Italian sparkling wine. It has a clean, refreshing taste that pairs well with meals.

¥5,000 ≈ $32.00

Rich Umeshu (Plum Wine)

濃醇梅酒

A rich plum wine with concentrated plum flavor. The balance of sweetness and sourness is excellent, and it can be enjoyed on the rocks or with soda.

¥600 ≈ $4.00

Crushed Mikan (Mandarin Orange)

あらごしみかん

A fruit liqueur packed with the pulp of mikan (mandarin orange). It has a fresh taste as if you are eating the mikan itself.

¥600 ≈ $4.00

Wine by the Glass

Elsa Bianchi Torrontés

エルサ・ビアンキトロンテス

An abundance of grapefruit, spice, orange blossom, and apple aromas can be felt. A refreshing and crisp taste can be enjoyed immediately after opening, with a fragrant, clean, and vibrant finish that fills the mouth. 100% Torrontés from Mendoza, Argentina.

An aromatic white wine from Argentina. Characterized by citrus and floral notes, it has a fresh and crisp taste.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Elsa Bianchi Malbec

エルサ・ビアンキマルベック

The aroma of ripe plum and violet is clearly expressed with a hint of vanilla. The richness and full-bodied texture, combined with a silky smooth taste, showcase the beauty of this Argentinian Malbec. 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina.

An Argentinian red wine. Characterized by the aroma of ripe fruit and a mellow palate, it pairs excellently with meat dishes.

¥700 ≈ $4.00