Ma cantine

　Naturally, anyone visiting Kyoto will want to try traditional Kyoto cuisine. However, this can be quite difficult to achieve. If you wish to dine at a traditional ryotei, a reservation and a certain budget are essential. If you’re looking for something more casual, your options tend to centre around obanzai.

　On the other hand, I get the impression that many people living in Kyoto prefer Chinese or French cuisine rather than Kyoto cuisine.

　When it comes to French cuisine, there are plenty of bistros where you can enjoy a casual lunch, and ‘Ma cantine’, located near our guesthouse, is a prime example. It’s a small establishment, but very cosy; lunch consists of a starter, salad and main course all served on a single plate, accompanied by soup, for a very reasonable 1,200 yen.

　I highly recommend it for those who wish to travel as if they were living there.