Taking cosy to a whole new dimension, pop in to Ha Ra for a spot of lunch. Simple but just what is needed, we can't get enough of their sandwiches and bento boxes. Food aside, if the interior doesn't draw you into this spot we don't know what else will!

common. is a minimalist café focused on careful brewing and a calm atmosphere. The menu changes regularly, with drip coffees highlighting different regions and processes, alongside espresso-based options. The counter is the best place to sit if space allows. We love their espresso tonics, and cheesecake or hazelnut cornbread cake for a not-to-sweet afternoon treat. Late afternoon tends to be quieter, making it an ideal time to stop in. 

This narrow and stylish yakitori restaurant breaks the stereotype with its 'haute yakitori.' Don't miss the negima and tsukune, though be sure to book well in advance. This spot is popular for very good reason. 

21 years later and the former garage kiosk, now jazz cocktail bar, Chez Quasimodo, remains a Kyoto classic. Wooden antique furniture is offset by low-strung, golden-glow light fixtures and a burning open stove as jazz music plays on the records. Behind the bar, the bartenders shake old-school martinis and whisky-based concoctions. There's no menu, so trust the experience.