KARATSU

Did you know that Kyoto has an ordinance that all restaurants must serve local sake as the first drink to do cheers? Places like Karatsu is the reason why I love Kyoto. They give attention to every smallest detail (even the moist chopsticks ;)) and the quality of the ingredients and preparation is... just top notch. This quality restaurant is owned and run by the impressive Karatsu couple - two very classy professionals. They won a Michelin-star in just 2 years of opening and it’s definitely well-deserved. With only 10 counter seats, you can enjoy an intimate feel and escape from reality. They serve rare sake and shochu, all of which are only highest of their classes. I drank a lot. Like A LOT. But I didn’t feel A THING the next day. In fact, I felt great. That proves how good the alcohol was.

Visited November 2019