Even the condiments, dishes and glasses are in harmony with the simple, distinctive look. Kyoto serves authentic Japanese barbecue yakitori. Any Japanese dish with yaki in its name is a barbecue dish. Ishigooka makes all of the sauces. She explains while the traditional sauces are combinations of just a few ingredients, proportion and quality make all the difference.
Japanese food is very light and clean.
You should be able to taste each element of a dish, she said. My teriyaki sauce is light much lighter than what people expect. An 8-ounce Angus New York steak flame broiled with teriyaki sauce is one of the most popular dishes on the menu, she said. Another customer favorite is Japanese-style roast beef served with ponzu sauce as a dip. It has a citrus base, and it s different and refreshing.