Kyoto is famous for its tofu, its sublime kaiseki cuisine and its Buddhist vegetarian fare. It’s also a great place to sample all the main classics of Japanese cuisine. Kyoto cuisine is famous throughout Japan for its refined and delicate taste. While in Kyoto, you should definitely sample some of the city’s main specialties: Tofu, Yuba (tofu skim), Kaiseki (Japanese haute cuisine), Shojin ryori (Japanese Buddhist vegetarian cuisine), Kyo-wagashi (Kyoto sweets), Yudofu (tofu cooked in hot broth).