Daiichi 大市

For thrill-seekers, Daiichi (pronounced Dai-i-tchi) has a never-changing menu, based on suppon, a variety of small turtles called a Trionyx. The Japanese eat turtles as much as the French eat frogs. This is all just clichés. But why not try the gourmet dishes served here?

Daiichi is an institution that has been preparing suppons for over three hundred and seventy years. All the dining rooms are private and the structure is beautifully preserved. Those who are looking for "authentic old Kyoto" will be delighted.

This meat is recognized as very good for health and low in calories. Turtle blood, optionally served in hot sake, provides energy and vitality as they say. The flesh simmers in a stew in a hot clay pot brought to the table, hot enough for the contents to boil throughout the meal.