Orange

In the residential neighborhood of Kisshoin in Kyoto's Minami Ward, the cafe Orange draws many of its visitors with its generous lunch offerings. Available from around 11:30, the daily bento is served with an after-meal coffee, pairing a hearty portion of rice with an assortment of side dishes that makes it a trusted lunchtime fixture. Because this teishoku-style box features multiple sides and is only available until sold out, dropping by early during the lunch hour is well advised.

Alongside the bento boxes, the fried rice dishes enjoy a loyal following. Chief among them is the butter rice, billed on the menu as "rice with buttered egg," which brings fluffy scrambled eggs and rice together in a gentle, comforting flavor that keeps regulars returning. The cafe also cooks up classic yakimeshi fried rice, a Kyoto-style version with chirimen sansho (dried young sardines with Japanese pepper), and "Indian omelette rice" wrapped around spiced dry curry, offering an appealing range of aromatic rice specialties typical of a Japanese kissaten.

The day begins with morning sets featuring buttered toast and boiled eggs, alongside traditional cafe beverages like mixed juice and cream sodas. Orange is open weekdays from 9:00 to 15:00 and closed on weekends and public holidays; payment is cash only, so it is best to check the schedule and carry cash before stopping by.