British Brunch Sankayoh

If you’re looking for a cozy and unique café experience in Kyoto, look no further than ‘ British Brunch Sankayoh ‘ located near Kitaoji station that opened on November 22, 2022. Tucked away in a traditional renovated Kyomachiya, this café is managed by an English husband and his Japanese wife and offers proper British food in Kyoto.

The interior is spacious with a mix of Japanese style, retro British elements, and modern abstract art. A part of the renovation was done by the owner’s classmate who created a lovely retro tile kitchen backsplash. The wall next to the entrance outside as well as the kitchen counter wall are decorated with vertical colorfully painted splats that adds to the artistic atmosphere of the cafe. There is a small table for two, 4 kitchen counter seats, and an elevated platform in the back (required to take your shoes off) with Japanese-style tables and zabuton that has a view over the backyard. The café provides accessibility for strollers and wheelchair users with a ramp located at the entrance.

The main draw of this café is of course, the food – proper English food, including cottage pie, roast beef and mashed potatoes, English breakfast, curry plate, and of course, fish & chips.

The cottage pie comes with a delicious bowl of vegetable soup with ginger and parsley, making for a great combination. And the fish and chips are a standout dish, with big pieces of fried fish with a crunchy exterior but soft and tasty white fish inside. The homemade tartar sauce is so good that you’ll want to eat it with everything.

All in all, British Brunch is a must-visit for anyone in Kyoto looking for a delicious and authentic British lunch experience.