Onigiri and Coffee @ Fumiya, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto

Breakfast never felt so complete. Coffee and carbs? What is not to love?

What a serene path. This is the popular Philosopher's Path, which is one of the must sees in Kyoto

Although I have been to Japan numerous times, this is the first time I felt the "true Japan" experience. As though I was transported into an old medieval era, the roads in Sakyo-ku are littered with quaint shops and cobblestone paths are kept in pristine conditions. Well, you have to discount the tourists that are in the area. Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, is nearby after all. Not to be confused with Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion.  

The plastic imitation rice balls made for an easy selection process. 

As it was time for some breakfast, it was a good time as well to try something more traditional. And after some exploring, I have decided to have an onigiri from Okome Tsukasa Fumiya. For simplicity sake, lets just call it Fumiya. Well, that was what was stated on the sign board. 

Pots of rice being cooked. 

The outer part of the shop is a kitchen counter plus ordering area. And in front of it was a plastic display of the onigiri they have. Convenient isn't it? After some thinking, I opted for the garlic toasted onigiri. Something very different that is for sure. The eel onigiri did tempt, but it would be a safe order. And since it was breakfast, why not have some coffee to go with it. 

What a duo!

Although onigiri rice balls are usually associated with fast food, this took a while so they can toast the said rice ball. I do wonder why they are called rice balls. They do look more triangular. But I digress. 

Golden

The golden exterior was crunchy and slightly salty. The inside was also quite good too. The chewy and starchy interior gave the outside shell an interesting contrast. And there are hints of roasted garlic in this thing. This was not seasoned with just soy. The coffee itself was also quite good. Smooth but strong, it was what I needed to kick start my day. And being ¥250 a rice ball, thats not too shabby. Miles better than your convenience store ones that is for sure. And the coffee was for ¥200. 

Look at that garden!

I initially thought of just having a quick stop for some food, but in the end I almost spent a solid half hour here, because of their patio garden. It was a gorgeous garden at the back of the premises, where you can view via a sliding window. Just admiring all that green bring a serene feel to it. And with a cuppa joe, that was real bliss.

Moss never looked this good. 

Simple yet satisfying, Fumiya does sell main meals and more complete breakfast sets. So if you are up for a quick bite after cruising through the Philospoher's Walk, or just needed somewhere to recharge while being in the middle of some temple hopping, the Fumiya may just be that spot you need. Fancy a go? The address is as follows:

65 Ginkakujicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8402, Japan

Another angle of the front.