Kyoto Yaoichi Store
Vegetables & Fruits
Fresh vegetables are lined up at the shop front as shop owner talks with customers about the menu of the evening. It’s a typical scene in a greengrocer, but in Japan, there are fewer such establishments as everything becomes more standardized, including customer service. Today at Kyoto Yaoichi, we continue to express ourselves with our customers through the old-fashioned spirit and atmosphere of a grocer. A customer service desk was built in the center of the floor as to take make helping customers a priority. We make products recommendations suited for the dish customers want to cook, as well as discuss preparation techniques, and what produce are in season. We strive to make shopping a delightful experience.
COOK ½
Partially Prepared Vegetables, Fruits and Dishes
Cook ½ makes its first appearance in Kyoto, which sell semi-cooked vegetables that have undergone basic preparation processes such as steaming, baking and boiling. The vegetables are just waiting to be seasoned and finished by the customer. It not only is a great time saver, but a great way to easily enjoy the best flavors the vegetables can be. You can season or cook it according to you family tradition or challenge yourself to a new recipe. Only naturally processed, no chemicals are added to our products which brings out the best flavors of each vegetable.
NISHIASA
Fresh Fish
Nishiasa is a fresh fish market of Kyoto which has earned the trust of its customers through 80 years in business. Nishiasa offers fresh fish along with prepared fish products, using its long-tested techniques to not only preserve the fish but to bring out its best flavors. The top-quality offerings of fresh fish, dried fish, and sushi have made Nishihasa become know for its “delicious and reliable” reputation.
IZUTSUYA
Fresh Meat
Izutsuya specializes in Tanba beef raised on its locally owned farms in Kyotamba, which go through rigorous quality control and utmost care. The meat is characterized by its deep, rich flavors. Izutuya also prepared meat items such as the store made croquettes and the ever-popular roast beef dish.
The Bread
Bread and Pastries
Using “Yaoichi” as its theme, the Bread shop bakes a wide range of bread, from baguettes to vegetable bread. Traditional techniques are used for our classic breads, while we employ new ideas for breads such as the green vegetable bread, which is possible through collaboration with Yaoichi farms.
Pantry
Groceries
Our private brand products are developed with the motto “food is love (delicious is happiness)”. They are made by using high quality ingredients with minimal added preservatives and flavor. The grocery department offers a wide selection of many such products.
Season
Pizza and Sweets
We offer differing products depending on the season, from hand-made pizza, to shaved ice with home-made syrup in the summer and steam buns using homemade bean paste in the winter.
