Itogen

Diners have mentioned enjoying temari sushi, chirashi sushi and dobin mushi—a savoury steamed dish served in a teapot—at lunch at Itogen. Its seasonal sushi sets pair sushi with small dishes and steamed items for a varied meal. The autumn set includes temari sushi, chirashi sushi, dobン mushi, grilled awa-fu (foxtail millet wheat gluten) with miso, and mini chawanmushi. In winter, chirashi sushi topped with crab meat from Kasumi comes with crab tempura and chawanmushi. Spring brings a set featuring ingredients associated with Kyoto in spring, while summer menus include a set with the popular hamo sushi. The seasonal offerings give diners different options throughout the year.

For a meal built around sushi, individual choices include nigiri, chirashi and anago nigiri. One diner singled out the anago sushi as soft and worth recommending; another mentioned enjoying the chawanmushi. Ordering sushi with an additional dish is another way to put a meal together.

Kaiseki meals and bento are also available, offering options for diners who want a wider selection of dishes. The Shikisai Gozen includes sashimi, simmered dishes, tempura, nigiri sushi, a grilled item and small dishes, followed by seasonal steamed fare, soup and dessert. For takeaway, the restaurant also offers two-tier boxes for outings and commemorative occasions. Someone who took an outing box home and enjoyed it with beer said the portion was just right, and noted that the sushi included finely chopped sansho pepper. Takeaway sushi and boxed meals are another way to enjoy Itogen beyond dining in. Private rooms and reservations are available; for a meal with a group, it may be helpful to ask in advance about the options.