Already hungry

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Recommendations we've received:

In Kyoto, for katsudon, try Katsukura on Shinkyogoku-dori or Teramachi-dori. Those are two covered pedestrian-only streets parallel to each other, but not sure which one. The restaurant is near the end of it (Sanjo-dori) and if memory serves, just across from a record store.

In Himeji, try Fukutei (between the castle and the station; ask for a plan at the station). They serve kaiseki between 11 and 2pm.

Try okonomiyaki, takoyaki (octopus ball), and my favorite, unagi (eel).

Okonomiyaki - yum. But I'd rather not think about eat creatures I've met on dives. Think I'm getting ready to take the vegetarian plunge.