Sushi & Seafood · Shijo / Takakura

Izugen いづ源

Michelin Bib Gourmand Kyoto-zushi specialist near Shijo Takakura: affordable saba-zushi, hako-zushi and rolls in a classic dining room.

HoursLunch 11:00-14:30 (LO 14:00); dinner 15:30-19:00 (LO 18:30)

ClosedThursday

PriceKyo-zushi sampler: ¥1,900
Saba-zushi (2 pieces): ¥900

Getting thereShijo Station (Karasuma Line), 5 min; Karasuma Station (Hankyu), 5 min

Time needed45 min

Best timeLunch

Address391 Takeya-cho, Takakura-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto

About

Izugen serves the Kyoto sushi tradition in its everyday form: saba-zushi in two-piece portions, pressed hako-zushi, rolled futomaki and the Kyo-zushi sampler that combines them, at prices that make it one of the cheapest ways to taste these styles properly. It holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and is a short walk from Daimaru and Nishiki Market, making it an easy lunch while shopping. Foreign visitors can reserve via Instagram messages.

Highlights

Michelin Bib Gourmand
Kyo-zushi sampler of saba, hako-zushi and rolls
Saba-zushi sold in small two-piece portions
Close to Nishiki Market and Daimaru
Lunch and early dinner service

Tips

Closed Thursdays
Dinner service ends early, last order around 18:30
Order the Kyo-zushi sampler for a tour of styles
Reserve via Instagram if your Japanese is limited

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