Imaharamachiya

Open the basket and you’ll find small dishes of obanzai, Kyoto-style home cooking. One diner at Imaharamachiya described enjoying a little of each, sharing a table and sampling the different dishes one by one. The appeal lies not just in the variety, but in the pleasure of picking from a collection of distinct small plates.

That meal began with Asahi Super Dry, followed by Somanotengu, an unfiltered nama genshu sake. Japanese sweets and usucha—a light, whisked matcha—rounded it off. There’s a satisfying progression for those who like to pair their meal with beer and sake, as well as a gentle finish for anyone who prefers tea and something sweet.

Another diner singled out the miso chanko hot pot. Alongside an obanzai meal of small plates, it offers another possibility for an evening here.

The setting is a traditional house with a quiet, settled atmosphere. One visitor noted the second-floor Japanese-style room, whose ceiling is made of Yakusugi cedar, and described sitting down to a view of the garden. Those hoping to take in the building and its garden as well as the food may want to consider booking for dinner.