A year after it opened, Cafe La Siesta hosted a performance by a musician who used vintage computer games as part of his act. The games proved so popular that retro gaming became the new attraction. You can now sip a Bonus Stage or One-up cocktail as you battle eight-bit enemies on the vintage Nintendo or try to recall some death moves at the full-size Streetfighter machine. The food is surprisingly good, and there are plenty of vegetarian options on the menu.
Kyoto Shortlist
Review updated October 2009
Transport Kawaramachi station (Hankyu line), Gion Shijo station (Keihan line).
Telephone 075 634 5570
Open 5pm-2am; mon, wed-sun.
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