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Cave de K 🇯🇵🥂

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A plate of spaghetti carbonara topped with crispy bacon bits and grated cheese, garnished with black pepper.
A plate of creamy penne pasta topped with freshly cracked black pepper.
A plate of spaghetti topped with grated cheese, crispy bacon pieces, and black pepper.
Plate of penne pasta with creamy sauce and black pepper

2024

Upon settling in, we secured bar seats at our favorite wine bar, Cave de K, and visited our old friend Tabata-san for wine and fantastic food. We love Cave de K as they serve expensive Champagne by the glass from magnum bottles.

Entrance of Cave de K, a wine bar in Kyoto, featuring wooden double doors with decorative glass panels and a small display of champagne bottles beside the entrance.
A top-down view of a glass display showcasing various bottles of spirits, illuminated from underneath.
A bottle of Krug Grande Cuvée champagne displayed on a wooden bar counter, with an elegant glassware background.
Menu featuring Moet & Chandon limited edition vintages by Lady Gaga and Lenny Kravitz, listing prices for each vintage.
A selfie of two men at a dining setting, holding glasses of wine, with wine storage units visible in the background.
A bartender in a suit pouring champagne into a large glass at a sophisticated bar.
Tabata-san, the Man!
Two staff members preparing a selection of cheeses at a wooden counter, with wine glasses in the background.
A peaceful night scene along a narrow canal in Kyoto, illuminated by soft lights from nearby buildings and lanterns, surrounded by greenery.
A white noren (fabric curtain) featuring a bold black illustration of a roaring tiger's head.
A traditional paper lantern with the word 'Sushi' written in Japanese characters and English, hanging at the entrance of a sushi restaurant.
A selection of Champagne bottles stored in a cooler, featuring different brands and varieties.
After wandering the lantern-lit alleys of Pontocho, we miraculously found ourselves at Cave de K to finish a great day with some bubbly.

About Cave de K

Cave de K is a wine bar in the Kiyamachi-Nijo area of Kyoto, beside the Kamo River. Tabelog lists 12 counter seats and an opening date of March 2014, and Star Wine List notes the Champagne by the magnum, including Krug, and a creamy pancake on the sweets menu that pairs with it.

Sources: Tabelog, Cave de K and Star Wine List, Kyoto

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