Nishi-ku is a trendy area known for cool fashion, furniture, and home goods boutiques around Horie Park, a charming city square. The Horie district is also filled with cafes, traditional Japanese eateries, and lively bistros serving a range of international cuisines. Peaceful Utsubo Park, a favorite spot for picnickers, contains a rose garden, and, across the Kizu River, the Kyocera Dome hosts pro baseball games.
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"It’s said that “Kyoto flavours are natural, but Osaka flavours are deep”. Masato Shimoda’s menu expresses the goodness in both. Crab cream croquettes stuffed in abalone shells combine the ingenuity of both cities, using the creative flair of Osaka as a base while bringing native flavours to the fore in true Kyoto style. Working in the kitchen alongside his father, Masato pours the skills and spirit he inherits into his dishes." - Michelin Inspector