Gion Rohan

Gion Rohan is a Japanese restaurant near Gion-Shijo Station in Kyoto that serves dishes a la carte. Its signature saba sandwich places shimesaba, danmuji, and perilla leaf between bread that is toasted on one side. The seating centers on a 10-seat counter, with a separate room in the back that holds up to about 6 people. Guests order by choosing the dishes they want individually, and reservations are not easy to get.