Daiyasu

Inside Kyoto's Nishiki Market, Daiyasu is a standing oyster bar where fresh raw oysters, grilled oysters with ponzu, and crispy kaki furai come out in quick succession while customers press shoulder-to-shoulder at the narrow counter. Oysters are sourced from Hiroshima, Miyagi, and other top regions depending on the season, and the rapid turnover keeps quality consistently high. Standing bar dining keeps prices down and energy up. A cold beer and a few oysters here makes one of the most satisfying quick meals in Kyoto, especially mid-stroll through the market's hundreds of other vendors.