Kyoto is famous for its rich food culture and distinct local specialties, from elaborate kaiseki ryori course meals to the humble cup of green tea. Here are some of the must-try foods in Kyoto:

• Kaiseki: A traditional multi-course meal that’s considered by many to be the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine.
• Tofu: Kyoto is famous for the quality of its water, which is essential for producing high-quality tofu, sake, and soba.
• Soba: Japanese buckwheat noodles that require good quality water to produce.
• Sushi: Try the traditional Kyoto sushi, saba-zushi (mackerel sushi) .
• Yuba: Tofu skim that is a byproduct of tofu production.
• Shojin ryori: Vegetarian Buddhist cuisine.
• Kyoto sweets: Try yatsuhashi, a traditional Japanese sweet made from glutinous rice flour.
• Matcha green tea desserts: Kyoto is famous for its matcha, so try matcha-flavored desserts like ice cream or cake.

There are many restaurants and izakayas to visit in Kyoto, covering a wide range of budgets. Some recommended places to eat include Gion Karyo for kaiseki, Yoshikawa Tempura for tempura, and Ippudo Ramen for ramen. Dont miss Nishiki Market, which is an entire street lined with stalls selling all sorts of Japanese goodies from all over the country.