What’s the vibe?
Behind a very casual Japanese-style teahouse hides one of the craftiest kitchens in York. The vibe is relaxed – with people having a classic tea experience sitting side by side to people having a full meal, or just matcha bakes and drinks.
What are the prices like?
Hot drinks and cake range from £4-6, but if you want to have food you have a few options. Ippuku’s signature teishoku sets, including a main with soup and steamed rice, are around £17, while their onigiri are £3.90 per piece (but very filling).
What should I order?
For a substantial lunch, order a set. For a light, inexpensive lunch, go for a choice of onigiri (my favourite are the seaweed-filled and chicken teriyaki) with a side of miso soup or homemade pickle.
What’s worth visiting nearby?
Both the Minster and the Yorkshire Museum Gardens are a stone’s throw from Ippuku. The gardens are great for a post-lunch stroll with a dramatic backdrop of medieval ruins and the riverside, whereas the famed Minster is a picture-perfect location, but also an indoors shelter for when the weather gets too hot…or too cold.
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