Tabelog ratingLocated within the art-filled Hotel Anteroom, ANTEROOM MEALS (アンテルーム ミールズ) has earned a reputation for serving one of Kyoto’s best breakfasts. The meal is centered around a daily pair of freshly made open sandwiches, accompanied by a high-quality buffet. This focus on a simple, well-executed concept sets it apart from more conventional hotel breakfast spreads.
Guests consistently praise the quality and creativity of the food. The open sandwiches, with toppings like smoked salmon, BLT, or mackerel rillettes, are a highlight. The buffet is also lauded for its selection of fresh, seasonal grilled vegetables, soups such as clam chowder, homemade granola with yogurt, and fresh smoothies. Many reviewers, including international visitors, call the breakfast excellent value, with recent prices cited around ¥1,500.
A few long-time visitors note that the buffet's variety has decreased over the years, and the menu is strictly Western-style, with no rice or Japanese options. Non-hotel guests should be aware that access can sometimes be limited to those with reservations or subject to a higher price, which reviewers have reported as ¥2,000. The dining room can also get busy during peak hours.
Despite this, most diners find the meal to be a great deal. Reviewers frequently describe the ¥1,500 price as 'unbeatable' for the quality, and even the ¥2,000 external guest price is widely considered reasonable.
- Getting There: ANTEROOM MEALS is inside the Hotel Anteroom, about a 5-minute walk from Kujo Station on the Karasuma Subway Line.
- Reservations: Recommended for non-hotel guests, as walk-in access may be limited or priced higher. Hotel guests have priority.
- Payment: Credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners), electronic money, and QR code payments are accepted. Payment is typically handled at the hotel reception desk.
- Seating: The restaurant has 58 seats and a private room for up to 8 people.
- Menu Style: The breakfast is entirely Western-style. No Japanese options like rice or miso soup are available.
- Smoking: The dining area is non-smoking.
