Tosuiro

Simple and excellent food elegantly prepared. They have a set meal that includes fish and egg. I ordered the hot tofu and one of the tofu skin items a la carte. The hot tofu is expensive, but it is large, and they will keep giving you as much additional tofu for free as you like. The service is absolutely top notch, and there is more than enough English spoken to handle ordering. The location is spectacular. You'll probably need a reservation to sit outside, but the inside is beautiful too.

Location: tosuiro has 2 restaurants, with clear local maps and photos on their English language website. We went to the Gion site: on Higashioji-dori btw Yasui Higashiyama and Yasui Konpriagu shrine. It's a few blocks south of the landmark Yasako shrine, down the street from a Lawson & across from a 7/11. It's an easy walk from the many temples in south Higashiyama, such as Chion-In.

Ambiance and menu: the Gion site has an open kitchen tatami room, small garden and small dining room with Western. Style chairs & tables. The food is Beautifully presented, and servers are friendly, speaking some English. The all vegan set should be reserved a day in advance, by phone in Japanese. We asked our Air B&B host to make the call--no,problem. Dishes included chilled tofu, hot pot, grilled miso tofu, stuffed tofu , pickles, soy ice cream . A fabulous splurge in a tranquil atmosphere.