Eel and Apple Pie Yasaka 1646 うなぎtoアップルパイ 八坂1646
- Area
- Kyoto
- Access and surrounding information
- Access and surrounding information
Eel, Wagyu, and Apple Pie Specialties
"Eel and Apple Pie Yasaka 1646" stands in front of the stone torii gate of Yasaka Shrine, a popular tourist spot in Kyoto. The first floor of the storehouse-style building sells apple pies, while the second floor is an eat-in space where you can enjoy dishes made with eel and Wagyu beef while looking out at the stone torii gate and Higashi Otani approach. The thick-cut Miyazaki eel is slowly grilled over charcoal with a special sauce made from apple syrup - produced during the making of apple pie - and is said to pair well with the crisp texture of the pie. Takeout is available for some items, and menus are offered in multiple languages including English.
A Must-Try: Teoke Hitsumabushi
There are three types of "Teoke Hitsumabushi" made with carefully selected rice from Tango, Kyoto. Among them, "Yasaka no To" is a popular menu item with skewered eel shaped like the Yasaka Tower. Enjoy it in three ways: first on its own, then with condiments like wasabi, and finally with broth.
The Menu, Which Uses High-Quality Wagyu Beef, Is Also Popular
Dishes such as "Wagyu Beef Ju" and "Wagyu Beef Hitsumabushi", made with high-quality wagyu sourced from the long-established Kyoto butcher "Ginkakuji Onishi," are praised for showcasing the rich, natural flavour of the meat. A large portion option with 200 g of beef - twice the usual amount - is also available.
