People often ask where to go to for reasonable kaiseki (formal Japanese cuisine) and EDK always points them to Gion Okuoka (3 blocks south of Shijo on Higashioji, west side). Their dinner courses won't break the bank and owner, Okuoka-san is one of the friendliest chefs in town. Pictured here is their hiki-age yuba, a fantastic dish full of drama because you make it yourself! Yuba is literally the top skin of a pot of cooked soy bean soup kinda pot. After it's lit, wait 2 minutes or so, then scoop up your yuba! Dip it in the ta-re sauce, and you're ready to good. Great summer lunches as well - cold green tea soba noodles!