Friendliest English-speaking staffs and customers in Pontocho!

Zam Zam is one of the newer bars in Pontocho that gathers a crowd of Japanese and foreign tourists. Their friendly staffs and good quality food and drinks are what attracts all the customers. The bar owner is from Iran and very fluent in Japanese and English. He is the most outgoing staff and loves socializing with his guests. He believes that bars are the best place to socialize where everyone can be carefree and have a great time. Locals gather here for holiday celebrations like Halloween and sporting events like the World Cup. This is the bar to stop by if you are visiting Kyoto for a holiday! Nonetheless, the festive spirit is still there even if there are no events. Another special highlight about this bar is that they are the only if not, one of the few bars in Kyoto that have Iranian hookahs. Come to Zam Zam and see for yourself!