The shock of my first visit stuck with me, and before I knew it I was back. Coppie, in Takatsuji, Kyoto — round two, and just as wonderful. This time, I am taking you through the meal dish by dish, in the order it arrived, on a little Tabletop Journey. Yet again, today was the best.
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What kind of place is Coppie?
Coppie is a mukokuseki (borderless, multinational) cuisine sakaba — a casual dining bar — in Takatsuji-Inokuma, Kyoto. The cooking blends countries and cultures, leaning generously on seasonal ingredients, fermented foods, spices, and herbs. In a word: impossible to categorize.
The seating is one long counter. The other guests were all chatting away happily, and the staff are warm — they will casually strike up a conversation with you. The comfort here is the real deal. It is reservation only, so book early.
This time I ordered a la carte, picking whatever caught my eye. I do not drink, so I went with the house-made ginger ale, which pairs beautifully with the food.
A Tabletop Journey: Coppie
From the entrance to sorbet. A dish-by-dish record of my second solo dinner at Coppie in Takatsuji, Kyoto.
9 items
The Entrance
A white noren curtain glowing in the night. That unmistakably Kyoto look had me excited before I even stepped inside.
The Opener
Something smooth and white topped with firefly squid. One bite in, and we already had a winner.
The Rapeseed-Flower Dish
Spring nanohana in a blue floral bowl. The vessel is part of the dish too; it was honestly beautiful.
The Potato Salad★Star of the Day
This is the one I cannot forget. A grown-up flavor you will not find anywhere else. Expect ordinary potato salad, and it will catch you delightfully off guard.
House-Made Ginger Ale and Potato Salad
I did not drink, so I went with the house-made ginger ale. Clean, spicy, and a beautiful match for the food.
The Spring Roll
You wrap it in the white paper served alongside and eat it with your hands. I have a real soft spot for that kind of presentation.
The Onion
It looks like a slice of cake. But the truth is sweet onion. Being fooled, in the best way, with every bite was half the fun.
The Chinese Noodles
Pasta? No, I am fairly sure these were Chinese noodles. Right to the end, Coppie's borderless playfulness kept tricking the eye.
The Sorbet★The Finish
Two scoops, pink and yellow. Sitting together on the wooden plate, they looked a little like a face. Playful right down to the last bite.
Wrapping up
Coppie, the borderless-cuisine spot — round two, and just as satisfying. A la carte, no drinks, and still under 10,000 yen. A relaxed seat at the long counter, perfect for a table for one.
When I finished, I thought, “I want to come back right away!” Except I had already booked my next visit (ha). Even knowing I could return soon, it still makes you want to come back. That kind of place.
