Marutake Ebisu Mamehachi / まるたけえびす豆八

  • Kyoto : Shijo-Karasuma・Kawaramachi
  • Japanese cuisine / Japanese cuisine, Izakaya
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Tofu and creative Kyoto cuisine in Pontocho.

A shop that breathes life into a Kyoto townhouse space, evoking the charm of Pontocho.

Here, you can fully enjoy ingredients that embody Kyoto's food culture, including the traditional Namikawa tofu, smooth and silky yuba, raw wheat gluten, and obanzai. The flavors cherished since the Taisho era carry a gentle and profound richness that soothes both body and soul with every dish.

Equipped with fully private sunken kotatsu rooms perfect for lively conversations and a casual counter seating, it serves as a place of hospitality that suits your mood, whether for everyday use or important celebrations. Especially appealing to sake lovers is the selection of carefully curated local Kyoto sake. The seasonal Kyoto cuisine, paired with sake, adds a touch of luxury to everyday life.

Enjoy a relaxed adult time at this little-known gem known as a place that embodies the taste of Kyoto in Pontocho.

Available Menu

*Only provisional reservations are accepted.

  • 6,000(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Mamehachi Course
    Reserve
    [Details]

    Shiraae (mashed tofu salad)
    Fresh yuba sashimi
    Assorted special tofu dishes
    Soy milk hot pot
    Fresh wheat gluten gratin
    Deep-fried tofu and vegetables
    Bubu tofu
    Grilled dishes
    Rice
    Pickles
    Dessert

    [Notes]
    The contents may change depending on the purchasing situation.

Signature menu

  • Soy Milk Hot Tofu
    680(JPY)
    One of the specialties, it's yudofu with a tea rice sensation. It incorporates a dashi made with bonito and kelp, along with a carefully roasted rice dashi and soy milk.
  • Assorted five types of tofu
    680(JPY)
    A dish featuring a combination of five types of tofu, including "Mineoka tofu," which is said to have been created by Tokugawa Yoshimune, as well as tofu marinated in sake lees, miso pickles, and freshly made yuba. It is a plate that is surprising and enjoyable.
  • Deep-fried tofu
    680(JPY)
  • Yuba sashimi
    1,180(JPY)
    This is a yuba made only with soybeans from Miyama, Kyoto, and water, with a texture similar to tofu. Please enjoy it in two different flavors.
  • Deep-fried fresh yuba
    1,180(JPY)
    Tempura of rare fresh yuba. Please enjoy the crispy and fluffy texture with matcha salt.
  • Two-color dengaku of raw gluten
    850(JPY)
    Grilled sesame, millet, and mugwort wheat gluten are served with two types of dengaku miso and yuzu miso for you to enjoy.
  • Deep-fried eggplant and fresh yuba.
    780(JPY)
    This dish allows you to feel the charm of Kyoto with Kyoto eggplant and fresh yuba.
  • Soy milk cream gratin with raw wheat gluten
    880(JPY)
    Soy milk based with a refreshing aftertaste. This is our most popular item.
  • Meat and potato stew cooked in beer
    680(JPY)
  • Assorted desserts
    660(JPY)

Restaurant Info

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Marutake Ebisu Mamehachi / まるたけえびす豆八

Address
210-4 Nabeyacho, West Side, Pontocho, Shijo Street Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City Kyoto
Access
Hankyu Kyoto Line Kawaramachi Station Exit 1A 3 minutes on foot
Keihan Main Line Gion-Shijo Station Exit 4 5 minutes on foot
Phone
+81 75-211-2469
Business Days / Hours
Sunday: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Regular holiday
Monday
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fee
  • 0%Up to 2 days before
  • 50%From 1 day before
  • 100%Cancellation on the day
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
Child-Friendly (Age: 0-6), Child-Friendly (Age: 7+), Free Wi-Fi, No smoking, Private rooms
Payment Method at location
VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS, Cash (JPY)
Remarks
Please refrain from coming to the store with a large amount of luggage.
Please refrain from coming to the store wearing strong perfumes or cosmetics.
If you arrive more than 30 minutes late for your appointment, it may be treated as a cancellation.
Please refrain from actions such as taking photos with a flash or making loud noises, as they may disturb other customers.
From 6,000(JPY) ~
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