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About this place
Diners have praised the crisp batter of Mantsune’s tempura rice bowl, along with the balance of rice and dipping sauce. One visitor who came for lunch ordered a bowl topped with two prawns and vegetable tempura, and enjoyed the red miso soup and pickles served alongside. Black shichimi pepper, recommended with tempura, was also said to add a refined touch of heat to the meal.
The Mantsune tempura rice bowl on the menu comes with red miso soup and pickles for ¥1,400; the small size includes the same accompaniments for ¥1,200. Another rice bowl listing names prawns, Japanese whiting and conger eel, along with seafood and three kinds of vegetables. It offers a useful guide for anyone choosing a particular combination of toppings.
The tempura set meal costs ¥1,450 and includes rice, red miso soup and pickles. One diner who tried the set with seasonal vegetables commented on the rice served in a covered tub and the pieces of wheat gluten in the miso soup. Another visitor described enjoying prawns, corn, aubergine and courgette, among other items. The set is worth considering for a wider variety of toppings than you might find in a tempura rice bowl.
For an extra dish, the menu’s Mantsune rolled omelette is another option. A diner who ordered it alongside tempura said there was more than two people could finish, so it may suit a group looking to share. The rolled omelette is ¥700. Other small plates include freshly drawn Kyoto yuba and dengaku made with fresh wheat gluten.
Lunch hours are listed as 11:30 to 15:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Choose a tempura rice bowl for a straightforward meal, or pair a set meal with an extra dish: Mantsune offers options to suit a lunch in Gion.
