Pongee'sTable

If you come for the pancakes, start with one made from rye batter. The pancakes are prepared to order, and visitors have described them as light and fluffy, with a slight crispness on the surface. They could make a satisfying pause in their own right, not just a dessert after a meal. There are plenty of sweet directions to choose from. The Matcha Mochi Pancake layers matcha mousse, gyuhi (soft mochi), chocolate crunch, kuromitsu syrup and vanilla ice cream; one visitor also singled out the combination of matcha pancake, mochi and ice cream as memorable. The menu lists it at ¥1,150. The Caramel Almond Pancake pairs almond nougatine with whipped cream and caramel sauce, and is listed at ¥1,350. For something different, there is an apple pancake with sautéed apple and custard cream, as well as one topped with baked cheese and berry sauce.

There are also substantial options for anyone looking for a full meal rather than something sweet. One visitor praised the omurice, made with rice fried in house-made tomato sauce and cheese, served with a demi-glace hamburger steak. Another diner also commented favourably on how the egg was cooked. The Napolitan-style spaghetti known as Han-supa comes with hamburger steak and cheese; choose demi-glace or tomato sauce, and it includes a salad. For a meal with a few more choices, the combination plate lets you select items such as hamburger steak, fried prawns, fried chicken or horse mackerel. The curry menu starts with beef curry, with options to add hamburger steak, fried prawns, fried chicken or horse mackerel. Some dishes include salad, and some can be served with a larger portion of multigrain rice. Whether you are in the mood for curry, a plate or omurice is up to you.

At Pongee'sTable, in Botanbokocho, north of Itsutsuji on Senbon Street in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, you can decide whether pancakes or a savoury meal will take centre stage. Dine-in is available, and the restaurant is described as suitable for solo meals. Drinks include coffee and hojicha au lait.