Here is a running list of places we enjoyed and would return to:

KYOTO

Le Petit Suetomi: Lunch with an abbreviated Bouley Upstairs menu and Suetomi Sweets:  okura.kyotohotel.co.jp/english/restaurant/suetomi/

Giro Giro: Casual and excellent Keiseki at bargain price.  Address: Nishikiyamachi-dori, Matsubara Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto  Tel.: 81-75-343-7070 Web: http://www.girogiro.com  Open for dinner only, from 5:30-11:00pm (last order)  Set dinner ¥3,680 (cash only)

Tempura Endoh Yasaka:  Excellent quality; tempura batter was light and the eel tempura really special.  Lunch or dinner. Good sake menu.  566 Komatsu-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Japan 605-0811 For reservations / further inquiries Phone: +81-75-551-1488　FAX: +81-75-561-8290　E-mail: info@gion-endo.com

Omen:  Excellent Udon; good for lunch or dinner.   Location Gokomachi  Dori, Shijo-agaru. On the east  (right) side of Gokomachi Dori, just north of Shijo. On the east (right) side  of Gokomachi Dori, just north of Shijo, Central Kyoto  Transportation Subway:  Shijo (5 min.). Bus: 4, 5, 17, or 205 to Shijo Kawaramachi (3 min.)  Phone 075/255-2125  Prices Main dishes  ¥650-¥1,050; set meals ¥1,650-¥1,950; set lunches ¥2,300 Credit  Cards MC, V Hours Fri-Wed  11:30am-3pm and 5-9:30pm

Hinode Udon:  Excellent Udon, Soba and Curry. Went went for lunch after Silver Pavilion.  Address 36 Kitanobō-chō, Nanzenji Sakyō-ku  Phone 075 751-9251  Price noodle dishes from ¥450 Hours  11am-5pm, closed Sun