Fodor's Expert Review Yoshino Honkuzu Kurokawa Honke
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Nara Koen
Asian
Part of a business established since 1615, this store serves a multitude of dishes made using kuzu, a starchy edible plant traditionally used in cooking throughout the Nara region. The affordable set menus include savory and sweet dishes, and the chilled kuzu-mochi desserts and ice-cream are a refreshing treat on a hot day. A good place to stop for lunch or a quick bite either before or after visiting Todai-ji Temple, just a stone's throw away.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Traditional Nara-style Japanese sweets
- Reasonable prices
- Close to some of Nara's main attractions