Written by Jane Pipkin

Located inside Porta Dining at Kyoto Station, Manshige Shoan offers traditional Kyoto-style cuisine — perfect for enjoying local flavors before heading to your next destination.

What’s Manshige Shoan?

The restaurant specializes in Kyoto-style teishoku lunches using popular ingredients like yuba (a soy-based delicacy), as well as seasonal fare.

Notable menu items include the Kyoto rolled egg, made with bonito broth, and seasonal sashimi. Beautifully presented, the food here makes you feel as though you are dining in a traditional townhouse rather than a station.

We visited during Setsubun, a traditional holiday that revolves around throwing soybeans at oni (Japanese demons) to drive out bad luck. During Setsubun, there are special foods you eat for luck, so we ordered the special Setsubun set which included ehōmaki (thick sushi roll) and a variety of beans. Such sets cost between ¥1,700 to ¥2,000.

There’s an extensive drinks list to choose from, including various beers, shochu, and local sake. Prices range from ¥600 to ¥800 (¥400 for soft drinks).

What to know before you visit Manshige Shoan

Do you need reservations for Manshige Shoan?

You cannot make a reservation for weekends, holidays, and other busy periods. We recommend just walking in. Note that you might have to wait during the lunch and dinnertime rush, though.

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Traditional Japanese
Kyoto
日本料理 萬重 小庵 京都ポルタ店
902, Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto
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075-343-3920
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon-Sun
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Dine-in
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  • 190 m from Kyoto Station Tōkaido ShinkansenJR Kyoto Line (A31)Nara Line (D1)Karasuma Line (K11)Kyoto Line (Kintetsu) (B1)Biwako Line (A31)Sagano Line (E1)
  • 0.9 km from Kujō Station Karasuma Line (K12)
  • 0.9 km from Tōji Station Kyoto Line (Kintetsu) (B2)

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