Kodaiji Tantora / 高台寺 丹虎

  • Kyoto : Gion・Higashiyama
  • Japanese cuisine / Tempura, Japanese cuisine
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Enjoy exquisite tempura with a light batter in a hideaway-style restaurant.

Our shop is located in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto.

As you step through the entrance of the quaint stone-paved path and into the shop, you will be greeted with a view of the seasonal courtyard from the warmth-filled wooden counter seats.

The dishes are prepared using seasonal ingredients carefully selected by the head chef, and each dish is crafted in a kaiseki style with our special tempura oil.

We invite you to experience the light and pleasant texture that is expertly fried by our craftsmen.

Available Menu

*Only provisional reservations are accepted.

  • Dinner only
    18,150(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Basic Tempura Kaiseki Course [Yasaka] - Yasaka -
    Includes 16 Items
    Reserve
    [Details]

    A moment befitting a special night.
    For anniversaries with important people or special hospitality──
    Near Kodaiji Temple in Kyoto, you can enjoy a Japanese course meal made lavishly with seasonal ingredients from all over the country at a calm, atmospheric counter seat.
    Savor the dishes that fully bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients, along with the thrilling experience of craftsmen preparing your food right in front of you.
    Enjoy a special moment experiencing the chef's craft across the counter while conversing with the cook.
    We offer a unique time filled with the thoughts put into each dish and the blessings of the season that can only be experienced here.

    <Menu Example>
    Enjoy the light texture and authentic tempura

    [Appetizer]
    Toyama Firefly squid, boppo, cucumber, new onion

    [Soup]
    Kyoto Clam, bamboo shoot, wakame seaweed, lily bulb petals

    [Sashimi]
    Hyogo Seasonal selection

    [Tempura]
    Kumamoto Saima shrimp (2 pieces)
    Kagoshima Broad beans
    Kyoto Karasumi daikon radish
    Niigata Butterbur sprout
    Tottori Wild yam wrapped and fried
    Okayama Jerusalem artichoke
    Nagasaki Fish
    Tanba Sasayama Wild boar bacon asparagus
    Aichi Soft-shelled turtle fry

    [Rice]
    Hyogo Tanba Sasayama pesticide-free Koshihikari rice
    Red miso soup
    Pickles

    [Dessert]
    Saga Strawberry Daifuku, Setoka oranges

    [Notes]
    The amount includes a 10% service charge.
    The amount may change depending on the season and procurement.
  • Dinner only
    21,780(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Tempura Kaiseki Course Using Carefully Selected Ingredients [Gion] - Gion -
    Includes 18 Items
    Reserve
    [Details]

    【For anniversaries and special moments】
    From the counter seats, you can closely observe the craftsmanship of the artisans, creating a memorable dining experience perfect for time spent with your loved ones.
    The menu features over ten dishes lavishly incorporating the bounty of each season.
    Flavors unique to Kyoto, such as Shogoin radish, Matsuba crab, and the blessings of Tanba, are scattered throughout.
    Each diverse dish, including shrimp and Wagyu beef tempura and fig dengaku, leaves a lingering warmth in the heart.
    The meal concludes with tendon, red miso soup, and pickles, followed by the refreshing sweetness of basil ice cream and iced tomato to savor the aftertaste.
    Perfect for anniversaries, business entertaining, or travel memories.
    Please let us assist you in creating a special evening.

    【Sample Menu】
    Appetizer
    Shogoin radish, root-attached seri (Japanese parsley), yuzu (citrus)

    Simmered Dish Bowl
    Matsuba crab, shiitake mushroom, green beans, sudachi (citrus)

    Sashimi
    Seasonal fish

    Tempura
    Prawn shrimp
    Maitake mushroom
    Manganji pepper
    Fig dengaku
    Red eggplant
    Spanish mackerel
    Fujikuro ginkgo
    Wagyu fillet wrapped with shiso leaf
    Cod milt sautéed in broth
    Green onion, red grated daikon
    Kou squid
    Sweet potato

    Pesticide-free Koshihikari rice from Tanba Sasayama
    Tendon (tempura rice bowl)
    Soup
    Pickled vegetables

    Basil ice cream
    Iced tomato
    Olive oil

    [Notes]
    The amount includes a 10% service charge.
    Prices may change depending on the season and procurement.
  • Dinner only
    36,300(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Tempura Kaiseki Course Using Premium Ingredients Such as Kobe Beef and Sea Urchin 【Tantora】-Tantora-
    Includes 18 Items
    Reserve
    [Details]

    We will create a memorable experience for important anniversaries and special days with seasonal flavors and heartfelt hospitality. Starting with a seasonal appetizer, the course includes a soup featuring clams and bamboo shoots, and luxuriously incorporates seafood and mountain delicacies sourced from all over the country. You can enjoy carefully selected ingredients delivered directly from their production areas with all your senses, such as Kobe beef sukiyaki and Hokkaido sea urchin tempura wrapped in seaweed.

    For the finale, we offer a tempura rice bowl made with pesticide-free Koshihikari rice from Tanba Sasayama, along with red miso soup and pickles. From fruit to homemade desserts, we deliver a pleasant aftertaste until the very last bite.

    [Example Menu]
    Appetizer: Mugwort tofu, shrimp, wasabi, rapeseed blossoms, lily bulb

    Simmered dish soup: Clams, bamboo shoots, wakame seaweed, kinome leaves

    Sashimi: Striped beakfish, grunt fish

    Kumamoto: Kuruma shrimp

    Niigata: Butterbur sprout

    Akita: Shirakami maitake mushroom

    Kyoto: Manganji chili pepper

    Hokkaido: Sea urchin tempura wrapped in seaweed

    Hyogo: Kobe beef sukiyaki, soft-boiled egg tempura

    Ibaraki: Lotus root

    Tokushima: Shiitake mushroom

    Wakayama: Bigfin reef squid

    Kagoshima: Beni Haruka sweet potato

    Tanba Sasayama: Pesticide-free Koshihikari rice

    Tempura rice bowl

    Red miso soup

    Pickles

    Fruit: Kudzu starch noodles

    Dessert: Basil sherbet

    [Notes]
    The amount includes a 10% service charge.
    Please note that prices may vary depending on the season and procurement.
  • Lunch only
    9,680(JPY) With tax / Guest
    [Weekend and Holiday Limited Lunch] [Yasaka] - Seasonal Tempura 10-Item Lunch Course
    Includes 15 Items
    Reserve
    [Details]

    Tempura kaiseki finished with the original blend oil by Tanko, which is a perfect blend of Taihaku sesame oil and refined white oil, and ingredients and seasonings carefully selected by the head chef.

    [Sample Menu]

    [Appetizer]
    Homemade karasumi daikon

    [Tempura]
    Shrimp
    Maitake mushroom
    Manganji pepper
    Lily bulb
    Eggplant
    Spanish mackerel
    Toko ginkgo nut
    Shiitake mushroom
    Squid wrapped with perilla leaf
    Sweet potato
    Lotus root
    Green beans
    Nagaimo yam

    [Meal]
    Pesticide-free Koshihikari rice from Tanba Sasayama
    Tempura rice bowl
    Red miso soup
    Pickles

    [Dessert]
    Almond tofu

    [Notes]
    The amount includes a 10% service charge.
    Prices may change depending on the season or procurement.
  • Lunch only
    12,100(JPY) With tax / Guest
    [Weekend and Holiday Lunch Only] [Nene] -Nene- Vehicle shrimp and seasonal tempura 10 kinds of tempura kaiseki
    Includes 15 Items
    Reserve
    [Details]

    A tempura course using Tanka original blend oil, which is a perfect mix of Taihaku sesame oil and refined white oil, prepared with ingredients and seasonings carefully selected by the head chef.

    [Sample Menu]

    [Appetizer]
    Shogoin daikon radish, Matsuba crab, root-attached seri, yuzu

    [Tempura]
    Kuruma shrimp
    Maitake mushroom
    Manganji pepper
    Lily bulb
    Red eggplant
    Spanish mackerel
    Tojuro ginkgo nuts
    Soft roe simmered with green onion and red grated radish
    Sugi (Japanese cedar)
    Yume silk

    [Meal]
    Tanba Sasayama pesticide-free Koshihikari rice
    Tempura rice bowl
    Red miso soup
    Pickled vegetables

    [Dessert]
    Almond tofu

    [Notes]
    The price includes a 10% service charge.
    Please note that it may change depending on the season and procurement.
  • Lunch only
    24,200(JPY) With tax / Guest
    [Weekend and Holiday Limited Lunch] [Gion] - A luxurious tempura kaiseki featuring Kuroge Wagyu beef tempura and ten varieties of seasonal tempura
    Includes 18 Items
    Reserve
    [Details]

    Tempura kaiseki prepared using Dan Tora's original blend oil made from a perfect ratio of Taihaku sesame oil and white refined oil, finished with carefully selected ingredients and seasonings by the head chef. It also includes tempura made with Kagoshima fillet meat.

    [Sample Menu]

    [Appetizer]
    Shogoin daikon radish, Matsuba crab, rooted seri (Japanese parsley), yuzu

    [Tempura]
    Kuruma shrimp
    Maitake mushroom
    Manganji chili pepper
    Lily bulb
    Sea urchin
    Red eggplant
    Spanish mackerel
    Touguro ginkgo nuts
    Milky cod soft roe with simmered broth, green onion, red grated daikon
    Black wagyu fillet meat wrapped in perilla leaf
    Sugi (Japanese cedar)
    Yume silk

    [Meal]
    Tanba Sasayama pesticide-free Koshihikari rice
    Tempura rice bowl
    Red miso soup
    Pickles

    [Dessert]
    Strawberry daifuku
    Basil and tomato ice cream
    Olive oil

    [Notes]
    The amount includes a 10% service charge.
    Prices may vary depending on the season and procurement.

Restaurant Info

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Kodaiji Tantora / 高台寺 丹虎

Address
503-6 Washiocho, in front of the north gate of Kodaiji Temple Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City Kyoto
Access
14 minutes on foot from Gion-Shijo Station
19 minutes on foot from Higashiyama Station
5 minutes on foot from the city bus stop Gion
5 minutes on foot from the city bus stop Higashiyama Yasui
Phone
+81 50-3113-6704
Business Days / Hours
Sunday: 12:00~15:00, 17:00~22:30
Monday: 17:00~22:30
Thursday: 17:00~22:30
Friday: 17:00~22:30
Saturday: 12:00~15:00, 17:00~22:30
National Holidays: 12:00~15:00, 17:00~22:30
Regular holiday
Tuesday, Wednesday
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fee
  • 0%Up to 2 days before
  • 100%From 1 day before
Administration fee
Canceling a reservation after it has been completed will incur a 3.6% administration fee.
This applies regardless of the cancellation fee.
Change Date or Time
  • deadline:5 days before your reservation date
Features
English menu, No smoking
Payment Method at location
VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS, Cash (JPY)
Remarks
Staff available in multiple languages (English)
Please refrain from coming with a large amount of luggage.
Please refrain from coming with strong perfumes or cosmetics.
If you are more than 30 minutes late for your reservation time, we may treat it as a cancellation.
Please refrain from using flash photography or making loud noises as it may disturb other customers.
From 9,680(JPY) ~
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