Kumi

A bowl of curry udon makes a satisfying end to a night out, according to one diner who enjoyed a late meal at Kumi. On a previous visit, the same diner had particularly liked the tekka maki. There is also the option of enjoying obanzai—small dishes of home-style cooking—after a meal. Whether you want noodles to take centre stage or would rather have drinks with a few small plates, the menu offers both ways to spend the evening.

One diner described the egg udon as having a gentle flavour. Another was impressed by the dashi, and enjoyed both the obanzai and udon. These accounts offer a useful starting point: decide whether to begin with a bowl of noodles or choose a few small dishes. Kumi is in Kiyomotocho, Gion, Kyoto, and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 18:00 until 2:00 the following day. It may suit those looking for a late-night meal; the restaurant is closed on Sundays.