Shishin – Samurai Cafe & Bar
Step inside Shi-Shin Cafe and Bar in Kyoto and be prepared to experience rich Kyoto history in a tranquil setting, with exquisite food. Run by a group of close friends, a warm and welcoming atmosphere greets you as you enter. The traditional yet artistic modern decor makes for laid back and sociable setting. A genuine Samurai warrior armour suit is on display in the tatami mat seating area along and a variety of seating around the cafe adds to its unique charm. From chairs crafted from old wooden sake containers, a sofa looking out to the peaceful Japanese style garden and tatami seating for larger groups, Shi-Shin caters for all guests. Speaking English is no problem for the staff who welcome foreign guests on a regular basis.
The Menu is superb, a mix of the old,the new, the strong, the subtle and the imaginative flavours from all over Japan. In fact this is why the menu is so unique. The Chef cooks up on a daily basis a selection of dishes from various prefectures around Japan. From Miso Katsu (Fried Pork Cutlet with sweet Miso sauce – a speciality of Aichi prefecture) to fish cakes from Kagoshima, the choice not to mention the taste is quite something. They even serve a cold savoury Jelly dish from the Edo period which must be tried.
士心
当店は、「武士道の究極の理想は平和である」という哲学の下、日本から世界の平和を追及するためにオープン致しました。人類最初の戦争は、約6000年前にイラン高原で起こった急速な乾燥化によって、遊牧民が水と食料の蓄えがあった農耕民族に対して行った略奪が原因とも言われています。今後、世界の人口が100億人に増大し、食糧需要量が地球の食糧供給量を超えた場合、戦争が起きる可能性も高まってくるかもしれません。日本は現在、世界の食糧援助量の約4倍（年間約2000万t）の量を廃棄し、食糧自給率も約40%しかありません。日本を含め、世界の食糧生産量を増やし、食糧廃棄量を減らし、食糧自給率を上げる事が戦争を予防するために必要であると認識し、当店では日本各地の郷土料理や国産の食品を最大限使用して食糧自給率を高め、売上の5%を使って、「食」に困っているホームレスの方々や孤児等への支援をさせて頂きます。また、後継者がいないために衰退している日本各地の伝統文化等を紹介したり、勉強会や講演会等を催し、世の中を良くしたいと思う志士が集い、何か新しい事が生まれるような場を創る事を目指しています。
This SAMURAI Café & Bar was established based on the philosophy that The Ultimate Ideal of BUSHI-DO is Peace. From Japan, this cafe strives for world peace. The origins of the first war in the history of humankind was instigated when a nomad pillaged water and food from an agricultural tribe due to a drought which took place in a plateau in Iran about 6000 years ago. The likelihood of war will rise as the world’s population increases to 10 billion people. As population around the earth grows the amount of the food needed will exceed the amount of the food supply. Japan throws away four times as much food as is donated through aid to countries in need. This amounts to about 20 million tons of food a year. Moreover, only 40% of food eaten in Japan is produced within its borders. Japan relies heavily on imports for its food supply. As a result, this café proclaims that an increase of food production, food self-sufficiency, and the decrease of food waste can prevent war. To aid the cause in preventing war, this café serves local Japanese foods as much as possible to increase food self-sufficiency and sustainability. In addition this cafe uses 5% of its gross sales to aid homeless people and orphans who are suffering from a lack of food. Food is the most important and is a fundamental element of our basic human needs. Furthermore, this cafe will reintroduce declining Japanese traditional customs to keep these traditions alive. Also, we desire to hold lectures, discussions and forums concerning peace and food sustainability. Finally, we aim to create a place of peace where dreamers and fighters for hope can gather, dialogue and dream together towards a more peaceful world..
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Menu
野菜類( Vegetables )
士心菜( SHI-SHIN Original Salad ) 650円(JPY)
大根サラダ( Japanese Radish Salad ) 500円(JPY)
竹輪サラダ( Fish Sausage Potato Salad ) 400円(JPY)
麺類( Noodles )
鰹の叩き塩焼きそば( Garlic Fried Noodles with Bonito ) 650円(JPY)
津山風ホルモン焼うどん( Chicken Wheat Noodles ) 600円(JPY)
魚類( Seafood )
夏の凝り ( Summer Agar with Shrimp & Vegetables ) 150円(JPY)
鮎南蛮漬 ( Sweet Fish in Sweet and Peppery Sauce ) 500円(JPY)
からし鰹の叩き ( Baked Bonito with Mustard ) 600円(JPY)
肉類 (Meat)
沖縄ラフティ (Okinawan Braised Pork Belly) 550円 (JPY)
福岡鶏皮ポン酢和え (Chicken Skin with Ponzu Sauce) 350円 (JPY)
甲府風鳥モツ煮 (Teriyaki Chicken Liver, Heart and Gizzard) 450円 (JPY)
名古屋味噌カツ (Pork Cutlet with Miso Sauce) 550円 (JPY)
飯物 (Rice)
剣先焼 (Sword Point Rice Ball) 350円 (JPY)
宮崎肉巻きおにぎり (Pork Roll Rice Ball) 500円 (JPY)
汁物 (Soup)
蜆汁 (Freshwater Clam Soup) 300円 (JPY)
おつまみ(Snacks) 全350円（ALL 350JPY）
焼き枝豆 (Edamame)
手ひねり薩摩揚げ (Fried Fish Cake )
エイひれ (Spicy Stingray Fin)
ホタル烏賊の沖漬け (Marinated Firefly Squid)
甘味 (Dessert)
手作り抹茶ティラミス (Homemade Tiramisu with Green Powdered Tea) 500円(JPY)
士心アフォガード (SHISHIN Affogato) 350円(JPY)
丹波黒豆アイス (Black Bean Ice Cream) 350円(JPY)
松風 (MATSUKAZE) 350円(JPY)
Contact:
Email: tomonari.hamamura@universalpeace.co.jp
Phone: 075-231-5155
Website: http://www.universalpeace.co.jp/shi-shin…
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