Now that Obanzai’s organic buffet is closing, it is good to know that there are alternatives. Kamo serves up all organic locally grown vegetables in all kinds of tasty combinations. They take pride in the fact their vegetables are 都野菜 or “Miyako vegetables” which means they are truly local. Apparently the famed label 京野菜 – “Kyo yasai” does not always guarantee that the veggies actually come from Kyoto! Mewby and I went there a couple of weeks ago for lunch and thought it was pretty good value. Here’s Mewby’s lunch:
Here’s mine:
As you can see there is plenty of variety.
Here are the details (prices include tax):
Morning buffet (includes a soft drink): 8:00 ～ 10:00 (Last entry 9:00); 550 yen.
Just 40 tickets are available for this and they are sold from the front desk from 7:00.
Lunch-time buffet: 10:30 ～ 16:00 (Buffet closes at 15:30); 1,320 yen on weekdays, 1,590 yen on weekends & holidays.
When fully booked lunch has a one hour limit.
Dinner-time buffet : 17:00 ～ 22:00 (Buffet closes at 21:30); 1,720 yen on weekdays, 1,920 yen on weekends & holidays.
When fully booked dinner has an 80 minute limit.
Limitless soft drinks: 380 yen
All-You-Can-Drink with alcohol: 1,180 yen
Location: On the south-east corner of Higashinotoin and Ayanokouji. One block east of Karasuma and one block south of Shijo. Here is a MAP.
Tel: 075-351-2732
Website: http://nasukamo.net
Opening hours and prices are correct as of June, 2025.
Text and images by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved.
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