Uji, Kyoto, Japan｜Itoh Kyuemon - Uji Head Shop / Sabo

APRIL 2023 There are a few locations in Kyoto, visited this particular one in Uji which was a little busy during lunch but was able to get a table without waiting. Menu was extensive with tea focused sweets as well as mains such as green tea soba and matcha curry udon which sounded very interesting. Decided to order the limited special matcha cake, red bean soup with grilled mochi and a hot matcha drink with a side of matcha daifuku. Didn't expect much from the cake but it was very tasty with strong matcha flavor and not too sweet; goes well with the cream and the meringue added some texture. Red bean soup was also great, really enjoyed the texture of the soft grilled mochi but the side of kombu drink which I think is a palate cleanser was a bit too concentrated for me. Overall very good matcha sweets, would want to try some parfaits and mains next time.

Hello. I have been there saturday at 10 am for opening. The cafe service was good and very fast. The 2 Parfait are excellent like always since many years. Other products are excellent, i took some tea, a cake, ... 2 points : they could split 4 places tables in 2 x 2 places to get more places. The toilets : there are only 3 toilets, 2 for womens and 1 shared for men and women. Its too few toilets for mens.

Nice Uji matcha experience. Waited for about an hour to get seated, but there is a nice shop to spend time for being home matcha snacks.