Sama Sama

Downtown Kyoto


Sama Sama is an Indonesian-owned bar that feels like a very comfortable cave somewhere near the Mediterranean. Grab a seat at the counter or make yourself at home on the floor cushions and enjoy a wide variety of drinks paired with food, including Indonesian classics like nasi goreng (¥850). It’s down an alley just north of Sanjō; look for the signboard.


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